PLWK400 - Powerline Adapter LINKSYS - Free user manual and instructions

Product Type	Powerline AV Adapter Kit with Wi-Fi Access Point (models PLE400 and PLW400)
Brand	Linksys
Model	PLWK400
Network Standards	HomePlug AV, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, IEEE 802.3, 802.3u
Ports	1 Fast Ethernet port (10/100) on each adapter
Buttons	PLW400: Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Easy Connect, Reset recessed; PLE400: Easy Connect, Reset
LEDs (PLW400)	Powerline, Ethernet, Wireless, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Power
Dimensions (PLE400)	101.9 x 71.9 x 52.4 mm
Weight (PLE400)	116 g
Dimensions (PLW400)	113 x 73 x 33 mm
Weight (PLW400)	158 g
Power Supply	100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz
Main Features	Extends home network via electrical wiring, Wi-Fi access point, wired Ethernet port, advanced security (WPA2, WPA, WEP, 128-bit AES encryption)
Maximum Number of Clients	Up to 8 Powerline clients, up to 32 wireless clients
Maintenance and Cleaning	Unplug before cleaning; use a dry, soft cloth
Safety	Do not use near water; plug directly into a wall outlet without surge protector
Operating Temperature	0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 70°C
Operating Humidity	10% to 85% (non-condensing)
Storage Humidity	5% to 90% (non-condensing)

Frequently Asked Questions - PLWK400 LINKSYS

How to install the PLWK400 Powerline kit?

Plug the PLE400 near the router and connect it to the router via Ethernet cable. Plug the PLW400 into another room. The Powerline LED should light up. For Wi-Fi, use the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button or configure manually.

How to configure wireless security on the PLW400?

Press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on the PLW400, then press the one on your router within two minutes. The LED blinks then stays on. You can also use the Cisco Powerline AV utility to change the SSID and security type (WPA2 recommended).

What to do if the Powerline LED does not light up?

Make sure both adapters are plugged directly into wall outlets (without surge protector). Check that the modem/router is powered on. If the LED blinks slowly, pairing is in progress; wait a few moments.

Can I connect wired devices to the PLW400?

Yes, the PLW400 has a Fast Ethernet port (10/100). You can connect a game console, TV, or computer via an Ethernet cable.

How to reset the PLW400 to factory settings?

Use a pointed object (paperclip) to press the recessed Reset button for at least 10 seconds. The power LED will blink rapidly. All settings, including advanced security, will be erased.

The Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED blinks rapidly: what to do?

A rapid blink indicates a connection error. Restart the procedure: press the WPS button on the PLW400 then on your router within two minutes. If the error persists, check that your router supports WPS and is in range.

How many wireless clients can I connect to the PLW400?

Up to 32 wireless clients can be connected simultaneously to the PLW400 access point. The Powerline network can accommodate up to 8 additional Powerline clients (total of 8 adapters).

Can I use a surge protector with Powerline adapters?

It is not recommended to use a surge protector or power strip. Plug each adapter directly into a wall outlet for optimal signal quality. If a power strip is essential, do not plug any other devices into it.

The Ethernet LED does not light up after connecting a wired device.

Check that the Ethernet cable is securely plugged in on both ends. Try unplugging the adapter and cable, wait 5 seconds, then reconnect. If the problem persists, test the cable with another device.

Do I need to configure advanced security for the Powerline network?

Yes, to prevent neighbors from accessing your network via the electrical lines. Use the Easy Connect button on both adapters (press for 2 seconds on one, then the other) or the Cisco Powerline AV utility to set a unique network key.

USER MANUAL PLWK400 LINKSYS

Installation of adapterne 6

Installationoversigt 6

Tip 6

Sadan deles internetadgang 6

Sadan tilsluttes PLE400 7

Sadan tilsluttes PLW400 7

Installation of adapterne

Installationoversigt

Easy Connect, Nulstil

Powerline, Ethernet, strøm

128-bit AES Link kryptering

128

1024/256/64/16/8 QAM, QPSK, BPSK, ROBO

101,9× 71,9× 52,4mm

(4,0× 2,83× 2,06 tommer)

116 g (4,1 oz.)

100-240 V AC, 50-60 Hz

FCC, IC, CE, HomePlug AV

0-40°C (32-104°F)

-20-70°C (-4-158°F)

10-85%,ikke-kondenserende

Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Easy Connect, Reset

Powerline, Ethernet, Wireless, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Power

128-Bit AES Link-kryptering, WPA2, WPA, WEP

1024/256/64/16/8 QAM, QPSK, BPSK, ROBO

FCC, IC, CE, Wi-Fi, HomePlug AV

0-40°C (32-104°F)

-20-70°C (-4-158°F)

10-85%,ikke-kondenserende

FCC, IC, CE, HomePlug AV

Oeepokpaia λeitoupyiac

0 40^ (32°F 104^

k p a o i a a n o k e u o n c

-20 70^ (-4°F 158^

Yypaia etoupyiac

Aattnoic aeitoupyikou

FCC, IC, CE, WiFi, HomePlug AV

How Powerline networking works 5

Example installation 5

Installing the Adapters 6

Installation overview 6

Tips. 6

How to share Internet access 6

How to connect your PLE400 7

How to connect your PLW400 . 7

Setting up advanced security 8

Using the Utility 8

Troubleshooting 10

Specifications 12

Overview

Thank you for choosing this Linksys Powerline network adapter kit. These adapters provide easy setup and let you connect wired and wireless network devices to your home network. You need at least two Powerline adapters to create a Powerline network. This kit includes:

• One PLE400 single-port Powerline adapter
  One PLW400 wireless single-port Powerline adapter

Connect the PLE400 to your network router, and connect the PLW400 to any wireless or wired network device in any room of the house. You can find more help from our award-winning, 24/7 customer support at Linksys.com/support.

Features

PLE400

Powerline—The Powerline LED turns on when the adapter is connected to the Powerline network. The LED flashes to indicate network activity.

Ethernet—The Ethernet LED turns on when a wired network device is turned on and connected to the adapter's Ethernet (network) port. The LED flashes to indicate network activity.

Power—The power LED turns on when the adapter is powered on.

Ethernet—This connects to computers or other wired network devices. In a basic home Powerline network setup, you would connect this to one of your router's available Ethernet ports.

HomePlug Simple Connect Button—Configs advanced security (the network password) for your Powerline network.

Standby/Reset—To restore the factory default settings (including the advanced security settings and the network password), use a pointed object to press and hold the Standby/Reset button for at least ten seconds.

PLW400

Wi-Fi Protected Setup button—Press this button to connect with other wireless network devices that have a Wi-Fi Protected Setup button.
HomePlug Simple Connect button—Configures advanced security (the network password) for your Powerline network.
Reset button (recessed)—To restore the factory default settings (including the advanced security settings and the network password), use a pointed object to press and hold the Reset button for at least ten seconds.
Powerline LED—The Powerline LED turns on when the adapter is connected to the Powerline network. The LED flashes to indicate network activity.
Ethernet LED—The Ethernet LED turns on when a wired network device is turned on and connected to the adapter's Ethernet (network) port. The LED flashes to indicate network activity.
Wireless LED—The Wireless LED turns on when a wireless network device is connected to your PLW400.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ LED—This LED flashes while a wireless network device is connecting with your PLW400 using Wi-Fi Protected Setup.
Power LED—The power LED turns on when the adapter is connected to a powered electrical outlet.
Ethernet port—Use a network (Ethernet) cable to connect this port to a wired network device.

How Powerline networking works

Electrical wiring runs through your home or office, carrying power to electrical outlets in every room. The typical wired Ethernet network uses Ethernet network cables to connect your wired network devices. A Powerline network uses your existing household wiring as the wiring for your Powerline network.

To create your Powerline network, use two or more Powerline adapters. Each device on your Powerline network requires a connection (either wired or wireless) to a Powerline adapter.

• The PLE400 has one Ethernet port. One of these devices is typically used in a Powerline network to connect your network's wireless router to the household wiring.
• The PLW400 contains one Ethernet port and an access point. You can connect one wired device and several wireless devices to it.

When adding a Powerline network to an existing network, the connections between the Internet, modem, and router stay the same.

Example installation

This diagram shows a basic Powerline network in a house. The router upstairs is connected to the PLE400, which is plugged into an electrical outlet. Downstairs, a gaming console and a computer are connected to the PLW400, which is plugged into an electrical outlet.

Using the household wiring of the home, the router expands the local network to include the gaming console and desktop computer in the living room. Internet access, files, and printers can be shared between the computers and other networked devices. For online gaming, you can play downstairs in the comfort of your living room, while using the high-speed Internet connection of the router and modem upstairs.

Installing the Adapters

Installation overview

To set up your Powerline network, you should:

• Make sure you already have Internet access and a working home network.
• Share Internet access with your Powerline network.
• Install Powerline adapters near the network devices that you want to connect to your home network.
• Make sure that the wireless devices that you want to connect to the PLW400 have a working wireless feature. An easy way to test this is to first try to connect the wireless network device to your home's wireless router while near the router.

Tips

• If possible, connect Powerline adapters directly to a wall power outlet, and not to an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector.
• If a Powerline adapter must be installed onto a power strip, make sure that no other electronic devices are connected to the same power strip.
• If possible, position the PLW400 near the wireless devices that you want to connect.
• Avoid obstructions (such as metal file cabinets, mirrors, and thick walls) between the PLW400 and any wireless device you want to connect.

How to share Internet access

To share Internet access over the Powerline network, connect your router to the Powerline network (typically with a single-port Powerline adapter such as the PLE400).

To connect your wireless router to your Powerline network:

1. Connect your PLE400 (or another single-port Powerline adapter) to a power outlet near your wireless router. The adapter's power LED turns on.
2. Use the included Ethernet network cable to the port on the adapter and to an available port on the back of the wireless router. The adapter's Ethernet LED turns on. You are now ready to extend your Powerline network to the rest of your home.

NOTE

For advanced security setup, see "Setting up advanced security" on page 8.

How to connect your PLE400

You can use your PLE400 to provide Internet access to the rest of your Powerline network (see "How to share Internet access" above). Or, if you used a different Powerline adapter to share Internet access, you can install your PLE400 elsewhere in your home.

TIP

You can also set up and configure all of your Linksys Powerline devices using the configuration utility. For more information, see "Using the Utility" on page 8.

To add a PLE400 to your Powerline network:

1. Connect the adapter to a power outlet near the network device you want to connect. The adapter's power LED turns on. The Powerline LED flashes, and continues flashing until it connects to a second Powerline adapter.
2. Connect the network device's network cable to an available port on the Powerline adapter. The adapter's Ethernet LED flashes, then stays on when the connection is finished.

How to connect your PLW400

After your existing network's router is connected to a Powerline adapter, you can install your PLW400 elsewhere in your home.

TIP

You can also set up and configure all of your Linksys Powerline devices using the configuration utility. For more information, see "Using the Utility" on page 8.

To connect your PLW400:

1. Make sure that the power switch on the right side is set to I (on).

1. If your home network already has security set up (recommended):

a. Connect the PLW400 to a power outlet near your main wireless router.
b. On the PLW400, press and hold the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button at least one second, until the Wi-Fi Protected Setup LED flashes.
c. Within two minutes, press the Wi-Fi Protected Setup button on your wireless router. The PLW400 retrieves the security settings from the router and connects to your wireless network.

1. Move your PLW400 to a power outlet near the wireless network device(s) you want to connect. Typically, this area is not covered well by your home's wireless network router.

The Powerline LED flashes, then stays on when the connection to the rest of the Powerline network is finished. Your home's wireless network is now available in the area surrounding the PLW400.

1. Connect the wireless network device to the wireless network in the usual manner. For instructions, see your wireless network device's user documentation. The PLW400's Wireless LED flashes, then stays on when a wireless network device successfully connects.

Setting up advanced security

NOTE

The devices connected to the Powerline adapters will temporarily lose Internet connection during the security setup.

To configure your network adapter with advanced security:

1. On one of the existing Powerline adapters that already have advanced security set up, press and hold the HomePlug Simple Connect button for at least one second, until the Powerline LED begins flashing slowly.
2. On your PLW400, press and hold the HomePlug Simple Connect button for at least one second, until the Powerline LED begins flashing slowly. When the LED stops flashing, the network key has been shared with the PLW400.

NOTE

The devices connected to the adapters will regain Internet access within five minutes.

Using the Utility

If you're having difficulty connecting the adapters using Wi-Fi Protected Setup, or if you'd like to set more advanced options, you can use the configuration utility.

To install the configuration utility:

1. Connect a computer's Ethernet port to the PLW400's Ethernet port using the provided cable.
2. Insert the setup CD into the computer's CD or DVD drive, then follow the on-screen instructions.

To use the configuration utility:

1. After the utility is installed:

On Windows systems:

a. Click Start, All Programs, Cisco Systems, then Cisco Powerline AV Utility. The utility opens.
On Mac OS X systems:
a. Open the Applications folder, then double-click the Cisco Powerline AV Utility icon. The utility opens.

NOTE

If you try to change the settings of a Powerline device from a computer that is not connected directly to that device with a cable, you are prompted for a password. The device password is printed on the back of the device.

1. Click the Network Status tab to view details of the Powerline adapters that are connected to your network.

• If a connected adapter is not listed here, click Refresh.

• To change information for any adapter that's listed, select the adapter, then click Edit.

• Click the Security tab to manually change the network key for each device. If you need to revert to the default key, click Restore Default Key.

1. Click the Quality of Service tab to specify how the network prioritizes network bandwidth.

1. Click the Administrator tab to restart an adapter, restore factory defaults, or upgrade the adapter's firmware.

1. Click the Wireless Settings tab to change the wireless network name (SSID), wireless security type, or passphrase/key.

Settings are applied to the adapter(s) immediately. Close the window to exit the utility.

Troubleshooting

Your wireless network device is not recognized by your network.

Try the following:

• Make sure that the wireless device is turned on and that its wireless networking is turned on.
• If possible, position the PLW400 near the wireless device that you want to connect.
• Avoid obstructions (such as metal file cabinets, mirrors, and thick walls) between the PLW400 and any wireless device you want to connect.

If you have set up advanced security for the Powerline network, check the following:

• Make sure all adapters on the Powerline network have been configured with the same network password. The network password must be identical in order for them to communicate with each other. See "Setting up advanced security" on page 8 or "Using the Utility" on page 8.

The Ethernet LED does not turn on after you connected a wired Ethernet device to the Powerline adapter.

Follow these instructions:

1. Make sure that the Ethernet network cable is securely connected to the adapter.
2. Make sure that the Ethernet network cable is securely connected to the network device you are connecting.

Or:

1. Disconnect the adapter from the power outlet.
2. Disconnect the Ethernet network cable from the adapter.
3. Wait five seconds.
4. Re-connect the Ethernet network cable to the adapter.

5. Re-connect the adapter to the power outlet.

6. If this solution does not work, make sure that the electrical outlet is working properly. Plug a different device into the outlet, and try to turn it on.

You cannot connect to other computers on your local network or to the Internet.

If you did not set up advanced security for the Powerline network, follow these instructions:

1. Locate the Powerline adapter connected to the computer that cannot connect.
2. On the left side of the adapter, use a pointed object to press and hold the Standby/Reset button for at least ten seconds. This resets the adapter to its factory default settings.

If you have set up advanced security for the Powerline network, check the following:

• Make sure all adapters on the Powerline network have been configured with the same network password. The network password must be identical in order for them to communicate with each other. See "Setting up advanced security" on page 8 or "Using the Utility" on page 8.
• If you are adding a new adapter to a pre-existing Powerline network with a unique network password, follow the instructions in "Using the Utility" on page 8.

The LEDs are flashing and I don't know what it means.

Refer to the following table of LED behavior to help diagnose the problem:

Powerline LED	Off	Not connected to Powerline network
	Flashing fast	Send/Receive data
	Flashing slow	Pairing
	Solid	Connected to Powerline network
Ethernet LED	Off	Not connected to Ethernet network
	Flashing	Send/Receive data
	Solid	Connected to Ethernet network
Wireless LED (PLW400 only)	Off	Wireless not connected
	Solid	Wireless enabled
	Flashing	Send/Receive data
Wi-Fi Protected Setup (PLW400 only)	Flashing slow	Connection in progress (up to two minutes)
	Flashing fast	Connection error.
	Solid	Connection successful
Power LED	Off	Device power off
	Solid	Device power on and ready
	Flashing fast momentarily	Factory default (both models), device wakeup from standby mode (PLE400 only)
	Flashing fast indefinitely	Pairing error/system error
	Flashing slow	Device in standby mode (PLE400 only)

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Specifications

Model

Standards

Ports

Buttons

LEDs

Security Features

Security Key Bits

Modulation schemes

PLE400

HomePlug AV, 802.3, 802.3u

Fast Ethernet (10/100)

Easy Connect, Reset

Powerline, Ethernet, Power

128-Bit AES Link Encryption

128

1024/256/64/16/8 QAM, QPSK, BPSK, ROBO

Environmental

Dimensions

Weight

Power

Certification

Operating Temp.

Storage Temp.

Operating Humidity

Storage Humidity

101.9 × 71.9 × 52.4 ~mm

(4.0 × 2.83 × 2.06 inches)

116g (4.1 oz.)

100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz

FCC, IC, CE, HomePlug AV

0 to 40^ (32°F to 104°F)

-20 to 70^ (-4°F to 158°F)

10 to 85% Non-condensing

5 to 90% Non-condensing

Model

Standards

Ports

Buttons

LEDs

Security Features

Modulation schemes

Network client support

Utility OS requirements

Default SSID

Environmental

Dimensions

Weight

Power

Certifications

Operating Temp.

Storage Temp.

Operating Humidity

Storage Humidity

PLW400

HomePlug AV, IEEE 801.11b/g/n, 802.3, 802.3u

Fast Ethernet (10/100)

Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Easy Connect, Reset

Powerline, Ethernet, Wireless,

Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Power

128-Bit AES Link Encryption, WPA2, WPA, WEP

1024/256/64/16/8 QAM, QPSK, BPSK, ROBO

Up to 8 Powerline client devices, up to 32

wireless client devices

Windows 7/Vista/XP, Mac OS X v10.5 or higher

"CiscoXXXX" where XXXXX is the last 5 digits of the adapter's serial number

113 × 73 × 33 ~mm (4.45 × 2.87 × 1.3 inches)

158 g (5.6 oz.)

100-240V AC, 50-60 Hz

FCC, IC, CE, WiFi, HomePlug AV

0 to 40^ (32°F to 104°F)

-20 to 70^ (-4^ to 158^)

10 to 85% Non-condensing

5 to 90% Non-condensing

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Guiá del usuario

Linksys PLWK400 Kit Extender de red inalábrica PowerLine AV

Contedio

Easy Connect, palautus

Powerline, Ethernet, virta

128-bittinen AES Link Encryption

128

1024/256/64/16/8 QAM, QPSK, BPSK, ROBO

Käytöymäristöiedot

Mitat

Paino

Virta

Sertifointi

Käytölampötila

Varastointilampotila

Käytömpäristön

ilmankosteus

FCC, IC, CE, HomePlug AV

0-40°C

-20-70°C

Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Easy Connect, palautus

Powerline, Ethernet, Wireless, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Power

128-bittinen AES Link Encryption, WPA2, WPA, WEP

1024/256/64/16/8 QAM, QPSK, BPSK, ROBO

FCC, IC, CE, WiFi, HomePlug AV

0-40°C

-20-70°C

FCC, IC, CE, HomePlug AV

0tot 40^

-20 tot 70^

10 tot 85% , niedenserend

5 tot 90% , nicht-condenserend

Model

Standaarden

Poorten

Knoppen

LED's

Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Easy Connect, Reset

Powerline, Ethernet, Wireless, Wi-Fi Protected Setup, Power

128-bits AES Link-versleuteling, WPA2, WPA, WEP

1024/256/64/16/8 QAM, QPSK, BPSK, ROBO

Tot 8 Powerline-clientapparaten, tot 32 draadloze clientapparaten

Windows 7/Vista/XP, Mac OS X v10.5 of hoger

FCC, IC, CE, WiFi, HomePlug AV

0 to 40^

-20 tot 70^

10 tot 85% , niedenserend

5 tot 90% , nicht-condenserend