Easy, Reliable & Secure Powerline PL500 Series Adapter User M anual Models: PL 50 0 PL500 P July 2013 202-11313-01
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Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Powerline 500 Home Network Adapter (PL500). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Powerline 500 Plus Home Network Adapter (PL500P) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 LED Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Button Descriptions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Getting Started 1 This chapter describes your Powerline adapter and how it fits into a home network. It also explains the security features and how to secure your Powerline network with a private encryption key.
Powerline PL500 Series Adapter Hardware Features This section describes the hardware features of the Powerline Adapters. Adapters vary by region. Your adapter might look different. Powerline 500 Home Network Adapter (PL500) The hardware features are shown in the following figure. Ethernet LED Performance LED Power LED Ethernet port Security button Factory Reset button Figure 1.
Powerline PL500 Series Adapter LED Descriptions The LEDs indicate the status of your Powerline adapter. Table 1. LEDs LED Ethernet Description • • Solid green. The Ethernet port is linked. Off. No powered-on device is connected to the Ethernet port. Performance • • • • Solid green. Link rate > 80 Mbps (fast). Solid amber. Link rate > 50 Mbps and < 80 Mbps (medium). Solid red. Link rate < 50 Mbps (slow). Off.
Powerline PL500 Series Adapter Product Label The product label shows details specific to your Powerline adapter, including the following information. • Model number • MAC address • Serial number • Device password How the Powerline Adapter Fits into Your Network Powerline adapters can extend Internet access throughout your home. You need at least two compatible Powerline adapters to form a Powerline network.
Powerline PL500 Series Adapter For best performance, plan the location of your Powerline adapters. • To avoid accidentally turning off the power to the outlet, select an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch. • Do not plug Powerline adapters into electrical outlets that are located near appliances that consume a lot of power, such as washers, dryers, or refrigerators.
Powerline PL500 Series Adapter 4. Plug the second Powerline adapter into an electrical outlet where you want to add Internet access. 5. Use the provided Ethernet cable to connect a computer, game console, Blu-ray player, or other device to the Ethernet port on the Powerline adapter. The Powerline adapters attempt to detect each other and form a Powerline network. 6. Wait for the Powerline network to recognize each Powerline adapter. This process could take as little as 5 seconds or up to 80 seconds.
Powerline PL500 Series Adapter 3. Wait for the Powerline network to recognize each Powerline adapter. • This process could take as little as 5 seconds or up to 80 seconds. • When the Power and Performance LEDs stop blinking, the process is complete. • If the Performance LED is green or amber, the adapter is connected to the Powerline network. A red Performance LED indicates a slow link rate. In this case, move the Powerline adapter to another electrical outlet with a faster connection. 4.
Powerline PL500 Series Adapter CAUTION: Do not press the Security button until the Power and Performance LEDs for both adapters are lit solid. Pressing the Security button too soon can temporarily disable Powerline communication. If Powerline communication is disabled, reset the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings. (Press the Factory Reset button for two seconds, then release it). 4. Press the Security button on the first Powerline adapter for two seconds.
Powerline PL500 Series Adapter To set the encryption key for more Powerline adapters: 1. Plug in the next Powerline adapter. It cannot communicate with the first and second Powerline adapters yet because it is using a different encryption key. 2. On the first Powerline adapter, press the Security button. 3. Within two minutes, press the Security button on the Powerline adapter that you are setting up. The Powerline adapters detect each other and synchronize using the random encryption key.
2. Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems that you might encounter.
Powerline PL500 Series Adapter Basic Functioning After you plug in the Powerline device, the following sequence of events should occur: 1. The Power LED lights. 2. After approximately 10 seconds, verify the following: • The Power LED is lit solid green. The device is powered on. • If the device is connected to a Powerline network, the Performance LED is lit. • If the Powerline device is connected through the Ethernet port to a powered-on Ethernet device, the Ethernet LED is lit.
Powerline PL500 Series Adapter • - Move the Powerline adapter to an outlet that is closer to the computer or devices. - If you set a private encryption key, make sure that all Powerline devices are using the same encryption key. - If the problem occurred after you set the encryption key, reset each device to its factory default settings. Then try setting the encryption key again. Amber or red. Move the Powerline adapter to another electrical outlet with a faster connection.
A. Supplemental Information A This appendix provides technical specifications and safety information for Powerline PL500 Series Adapters.
Powerline PL500 Series Adapter PL500 Technical Specifications The PL500 meets the technical specifications defined in the following table. Table 1. PL500 specifications Feature Specification Data and routing protocols IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-Tx) AC input 100–240V, 0.2A (max.) Power consumption Normal: 4W, power saving mode: <0.5W Dimensions 114 x 55 x 33 mm each (4.49 x 2.17 x 1.3 in) Weight 160 g (5.
Powerline PL500 Series Adapter PL500P Technical Specifications The PL500P meets the technical specifications defined in the following table. Table 2. PL500P specifications Feature Specification Data and routing protocols IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-Tx) AC input 100–240V, 0.2A (max.) Power consumption Normal: 4W, power saving mode: <0.5W Dimensions 67 x 55 x 34 mm (2.64 x 2.17 x 1.34 in.) Weight 0.085kg (0.19 lb.
Powerline PL500 Series Adapter Safety Information To ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system from potential damage, follow these safety guidelines. • AC input: 100–240V, 0.25A (max.) • Operating temperature: 0–40 degrees C. • Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate.
B. Notification of Compliance Wi red Powerline product s B Safety Instructions and Precautions WARNING: Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your product from potential damage. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions. • The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. • Observe and follow service markings.
Powerline PL500 Series Adapter The voltage and current rating of the cable should be greater than the ratings marked on the product. • To help prevent electric shock, plug the system and peripheral power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. • Do not use adapter plugs. If you must use an extension cable, use a three-wire cable with properly grounded plugs. • Observe extension cable and power strip ratings.
Powerline PL500 Series Adapter This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
