TP-Link TL-PA101 User Guide - Page 19

TL-PA101

85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter

The following screen display after the naming and password setting process, which is also the

Diagnostics

configuration homepage.

4.2

Privacy

The

Privacy

configuration page provides a means for managing the local network and providing

additional security for the logical network and also to select the devices that has to be included in the

network. All HomePlug devices are shipped using a default logical network (network name), which is

normally

“HomePlug”

The

Privacy

configuration homepage allows you to change the

Network Name

of the Powerline

Ethernet Adapter that is currently connected to this computer into a private network. Reset the private

network to universal public network by clicking on the

“Use Default (Public Network)”

or

entering/editing

“HomePlug”

under column of

“Private Network Name”

is always available.

Note that every Powerline Ethernet Adapter on your home network

MUST

have the same

Network

Password

for connectivity to be established throughout your home

)

Note

:

Changing the network name to anything other than “HomePlug” will show the network type on the

Main configuration screen as “Private”.

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Section	Page
Chapter 1 Introduction	5
Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism	6
2.1 Introduction	6
2.2 LED Indicator	6
2.3 Physical Interface	7
2.4 Hardware Connection – Computer	7
2.5 Hardware Connection – Internet	8
Chapter 3 Installing Management Utility	9
3.1 For Windows XP	9
3.2 For Windows Vista	11
3.3 For Windows 7	14
Chapter 4 Using The Management Utility	16
4.1 Main	16
4.1.1 Rename	17
4.1.2 Enter Password	17
4.1.3 Add Device	18
4.2 Privacy	19
4.3 QoS	20
4.4 Diagnostics	21
4.5 About	23

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