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XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide If the Power LED still does not come on, and you have confirmed the power outlet is live, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. HomePlug Light Not On If the power light is on but the HomePlug light is not, check the following: • Make sure that power is being provided to more than one PowerLine device. Another PowerLine device must be installed for successful communication across the PowerLine. • Verify that the network password is the same on all devices in the PowerLine network. Ethernet Light is Off • Make sure that the Ethernet cable is plugged in properly at both ends. • Be sure that you are using the correct cable on the router that the first PowerLine adapter is connected to. When connecting the router's Internet port to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that was supplied with the cable or DSL modem. This cable could be a standard straightthrough Ethernet cable or an Ethernet crossover cable. • On the attached Ethernet device or network adapter card, check that the Link light is on. 14 v1.1, March 2007

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XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide
14
v1.1, March 2007
If the Power LED still does not come on, and you have confirmed the power outlet is live, you
have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.
HomePlug Light Not On
If the power light is on but the HomePlug light is not, check the following:
Make sure that power is being provided to more than one PowerLine device. Another
PowerLine device must be installed for successful communication across the PowerLine.
Verify that the network password is the same on all devices in the PowerLine network.
Ethernet Light is Off
Make sure that the Ethernet cable is plugged in properly at both ends.
Be sure that you are using the correct cable on the router that the first PowerLine adapter is
connected to. When connecting the router’s Internet port to a cable or DSL modem, use the
cable that was supplied with the cable or DSL modem. This cable could be a standard straight-
through Ethernet cable or an Ethernet crossover cable.
On the attached Ethernet device or network adapter card, check that the Link light is on.