Chapter 3: Using The Configuration Utility; How To Access The Configuration Utility; Network; Security - Cisco LinkSys PLE200 Guia Del Usuario

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Chapter :
Usng the Confguraton
Utlty
The PowerLine AV Ethernet Adapter uses the HomePlug
AV standard, which offers better performance and security
than the HomePlug 1 .1 or older standards . HomePlug AV
products can co-exist with older HomePlug products, but
they will not communicate with each other . You can use
the Configuration Utility to configure all Linksys HomePlug
AV products .

How to Access the Configuration Utility

After installation, the icon for the Configuration Utility will
appear on your desktop .
Double-click the icon to open the Configuration Utility . It
offers five screens:

Network

Use this screen to discover all Adapters on the
powerline network, and connect to any Adapter (it does
not have to be the Adapter physically connected to your
computer) .
Securty
Set a unique Network Password on the
connected Adapter . If you are adding a new Adapter to
a pre-existing powerline network with a unique Network
Password (not the default), then refer to the Security >
Device Password section for instructions .
Advanced This screen is for advanced users only . For the
connected Adapter, configure Quality of Service (QoS)
settings on this screen .
Upgrade Upgrade the connected Adapter's firmware .
About This screen displays the version number of the
Configuration Utility . It also provides a link to the Linksys
website, www.lnksys.com (you must have an active
Internet connection to use this link) .
Network
The Network screen lists the devices on your HomePlug
AV powerline network, all devices with the same Network
Password . (If you have any HomePlug 1 .1 or older devices,
they will not be detected .)
PowerLne AV Ethernet Adapter
Using the Configuration Utility
Network Screen
NOTE: If you are adding a new Adapter to a
pre-existing powerline network with a unique
Network Password (not the default), then the
new Adapter may not be detected . Refer to
the "Security > Device Password" section for
instructions .
Status Displayed here is the MAC address of the Adapter
currently accessed by your computer .
The table describes the Adapters on your powerline
network .
Devce Locaton Click once to select this field . Click again
to edit it . Enter the location of the Adapter .
MAC Address Displayed here is the MAC address of the
Adapter . L stands for local; this indicates that the Adapter
is physically connected to the computer you are using .
R stands for remote; this indicates that the Adapter is
physically connected to another computer or other
network device .
Data Rate (Mbps) Displayed here is the transmission
speed of the Adapter, except for the one currently accessed
by your computer .
To detect all devices on the powerline network, click the
Scan Network button .
To access a specific Adapter, select it on the list and click
the Connect button .
To exit the Configuration Utility, click Ext .

Security

On the Security screen, set a unique Network Password
on the Adapter connected to your computer . All of the
devices on your powerline network must use the same
Network Password .