TP-Link TL-PA201 User Guide - Page 7

TL-PA201 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism 2.1 Introduction The Powerline Ethernet Adapter support up to 200Mbps data rate. With this high speed connection rate, this Powerline Ethernet Adapter allows you to setup a high speed home network by using your home existing electrical wiring. Simply plug this Powerline Ethernet Adapter into an ordinary power outlet to extend your Cable/xDSL broadband connection or existing LAN network to any other electrical outlet in any rooms of your house. Take notes that this Powerline Ethernet Adapter works in pairs. You need to plug one Powerline Ethernet Adapter into a power outlet for each computer (Connect to the computer LAN card) you want to connect (Network access); you will also need another Powerline Ethernet Adapter connected to your Cable/xDSL broadband (Ethernet port) in order to extend your broadband connection or Internet surfing. With clean powerline, the distance between two Powerline Ethernet Adapters can reach 300 meters at lease, but the actual distance may vary due to the environment. Section below describes the Powerline Ethernet Adapter's LED indicators, physical interface and hardware connection mechanism. 2.2 LED Indicator The LED indicator displays information about the device's status. Name PWR PLC ETH Status Off On Flashing Off On Flashing Off On Flashing Indication Power is off Power is on The Homeplug is in power-saving Mode The Homeplug has not connected to Homeplug AV network or is in power-saving Mode The Homeplug has connected to Homeplug AV network successfully The Homeplug is transmitting data over Homeplug AV network The Ethernet port is not connected to a device or the device is power off A solid light indicates a connection on the Ethernet port Data is being transmitted through the Ethernet port 2