® TM ™ 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 Express PowerNet 200. The PowerNet 200 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 videogame systems and even network TVs, are designed to connect to the internet and to each other.
devices that don’t filter noise. The PowerNet 200 also features two filtered, surge protected outlets providing advanced surge protection for your connected equipment. The filtered outlets let you plug in any appliance or other electronics without adding noise to your electrical lines. Best of all, it’s incredibly easy and fast to setup.
Monster® PowerNet™ 200 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 • Easy, automatic setup • 128-bit AES encryption for safe, secure data transmission NETWORK SPEED
NETWORK SPEED 2 Surge Protected Outlets for easy hookup of computer and AV equipment Outlets Enhanced with PLC Filters to protect data transmission Ethernet and PLC Network Status Lights for easy network diagnosis Power Status Lights Protection ON, Clean Power ON, and Ground OK provide instant feedback Ultra-Low Profile Design lets you put furniture against the wall Ethernet Port and Secure Link easily and securely connect a modem, router, computer or AV equipment
Powernet™ 200 FEATURE Status Lights Protection ON On: Dual Mode Plus surge protection is active Off: Dual Mode Plus surge protection is inactive Your PowerNet device may have sacrificed itself to protect your equipment from surge damage. It may need to be replaced. Clean Power ON On: Clean Power noise filtering is active Off: Clean Power noise filtering not active Ground OK On: Electrical wiring is properly grounded Off: Electrical wiring is not properly grounded.
Ethernet Link Solid Green: 10/100 Mbps port linked Blinking: 10/100 Mbps port transmitting or receiving Off: Ethernet link not active Network Speed The Network Speed light will indicate the overall speed of your network with three colors. Red Minimum connection indicates weak signal and slower network speed: less than 50Mbps Orange Normal signal with standard network speed: 50-100Mbps Green Excellent signal with optimal network speed: 100Mbps+ Off No activity. PowerNet is not connected.
WARNING Do not plug the PowerNet™ 200 into a powerstrip that has surge protection. Doing so may prohibit PowerNet communications. For best performance, plug the PowerNet 200 directly into a wall outlet. You may plug surge protectors into the PowerNet 200 without effecting performance.
System Diagram Add high-speed internet access to any room in your home with the Monster® PowerNet™ 200. Stream HD movies and music, get faster internet browsing and downloads, play online multiplayer games and more.
Initial Setup You can use PowerNet 200 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 200s into the AC wall outlets near the devices you want to connect. For internet access, plug in one PowerNet 200 into an AC wall outlet near your router or modem that is connected to the Internet. 2.
4. Monster PowerNet products all ship with the same security key, and will automatically link to other PowerNet products sharing the same electrical lines. 5. Repeat steps 1-3 to set up additional Monster PowerNet devices. IMPORTANT: Do NOT plug the PowerNet into a power strip or wall outlet with surge protection. Many surge protectors will prevent PowerNet communications. (optional) Private Network Setup Monster PowerNet products all have the same security key.
1. Set up at least two Monster PowerNet devices according to the initial setup instructions, and ensure that they are receiving power. 2. P ress 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.
Adding More PowerNet™ Devices To add a third (or more) PowerNet devices to a private network: 1. Press and hold the PLC Security Sync button on the bottom of the new PowerNet device for approximately ten seconds until the Power/Security LED light flashes. Release the button. The security password has been erased from the new PowerNet device. It must now be linked to your network to adopt the new network security key. 2.
additional troubleshooting If your HomePlug® AV devices have difficulty communicating with each other, check the following: · Try 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.
Warranty or a surge/spike or lightning strike through a source, medium or connection other than through the Product, and (iii) does not extend to loss of data or consequential, indirect or special damages resulting from the Connected Equipment Damage. “ Fair Market Value” (“FMV”) means the fair market value of the Connected Equipment at the time Connected Equipment Damage occurs. “ Formal Warranty Claim” means a claim made in accordance with the section “Formal Warranty Claims” herein.
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.
Warranty Defect. NOTE: COMPENSATION FOR RESTORATION OF DATA LOSS IS NOT COVERED AND MONSTER DOES NOT ASSUME ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY INCIDENTAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR INDIRECT DAMAGES UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION OR EXCLUSION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. GENERAL PROVISIONS CHOICE OF LAW/JURISDICTION.
the Products, shipping prepaid by You (to be refunded if You are entitled to a remedy under the Scope of this Limited Warranty), to Monster for verification of damage, along with a copy of Your original sales receipts and proof of purchase (UPC label or packing slip) for such Products, the completed claim form, and printed Return Authorization Number on the outside of the return package (the claim form will include instructions for return). TELEPHONE NUMBERS.
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