™ E T H E RN E T A N Y W H E R E UP TO 200 Mbps * Instructions and Warranty * Data transfer rates may vary according to electrical line conditions and will not exceed the capabilities of connected devices.
A Message from The Head Monster, THANK YOU for purchasing the Monster Digital Life PowerNet 300. The PowerNet 300 reflects our commitment to give you performance enhancing easy-to-use solutions for your home entertainment. These days, virtually every computer is connected to the internet, but more and more AV electronics, from AV receivers and Blu-ray™ Disc players to video game systems and even network TVs, are designed to connect to the internet and to each other.
Monster® PowerNet™ 300 Features • Patented Monster® PLC Clean Power ® PLC Clean Power noise filtering removes electrical interference for faster network performance • Advanced Dual Mode Plus ™ Dual Mode Plus surge protection with automatic disconnect and audible alarm protects equipment against even the most powerful surges • Ultra-low profile design lets you put furniture flat against the wall Power Status Lights Protection ON, Clean Power ON, and Ground OK provide instant feedback Ethernet and PLC Networ
Powernet™ 300 FEATURE Status Lights Protection ON On: Dual Mode Plus surge protection is active Off: Dual Mode Plus surge protection is inactive On: key set up successful, device linked to network Double Flash: key set up not successful Ethernet Link Solid Green: 10/100 Mbps port linked Your PowerNet device may have sacrificed itself to protect your equipment from surge damage. It may need to be replaced.
System Diagram WARNING Do not plug the PowerNet™ 300 into a powerstrip that has surge protection. Doing so may prohibit PowerNet communications. For best performance, plug the PowerNet 300 directly into a wall outlet. Extend high-speed internet access or networking to any room in your home with the Monster® PowerNet™ 300. The PLN 300 is ideal for the home theater or home office where there are multiple networked devices.
Initial Setup You can use PowerNet 300 to connect networkable devices like computers and game consoles directly to each other. You can also connect equipment like a computer or Blu-ray Disc™ player to a router or modem for internet access. 1. Plug both PowerNet 300s into the AC wall outlets near the devices you want to connect. For internet access, plug in one PowerNet 300 into an AC wall outlet near your router or modem that is connected to the Internet. 9 2.
1. Set up at least two Monster PowerNet devices according to the initial setup instructions, and ensure that they are receiving power. 2. Press and hold the PLC security Sync button on the bottom of one PowerNet for approximately ten seconds until the Power/Security LED light on the front of the device flashes. Then release the button. 3. Repeat Step 2 for the second PowerNet device. The security key has been erased from both PowerNet devices. They must now be re-linked to reset a new key.
additional troubleshooting If your HomePlug® AV devices have difficulty communicating with each other, check the following: · T ry power cycling the unit by unplugging it from the wall for 10 seconds and plugging it in again. · U se a pin and hold the Reset Button down for two seconds on each unit you are trying to connect. The PowerNet device lights will flash, the units will reset and attempt to link using default factory settings. · Try plugging the PowerNet device into an adjacent plug.
Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY FOR CONSUMERS Monster, LLC, 7251 West Lake Mead Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89128, USA (“Monster”) extends to You this Limited Warranty. Statutory or common law may provide You with additional rights or remedies, which shall not be affected by this Limited Warranty.
evidenced by the Authorized Dealer’s invoice, sales receipt or packing slip. If You do not have written proof of the date of purchase or receipt, then the Warranty Period commences three (3) months after the date when the Product left Monster’s factory as evidenced by Monster’s records. The Warranty Period ends after the time defined in the Specifications Table has expired, or after You have transferred ownership of the Product, whichever occurs earlier.
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