Airlink101 APL8512 User Manual

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Summary of APL8512

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    Turbo 85 mbps powerline ethernet adapter model # apl8512 user’s manual ver. 1a.

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    2 table of contents 1. Introduction................................................................................................................................. 3 1.1 package contents ...................................................................................................................

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    3 1. Introduction thank you for purchasing the turbo 85 mbps powerline ethernet adapter. This adapter transforms your home’s powerline into an instant home network, allowing you to easily share high-speed internet access, online gaming, videos and much more within seconds. Just follow the quick and ...

  • Page 4: 2. Installing Adapters

    4 2. Installing adapters for sharing broadband internet connection throughout your home, connect one end of the supplied network cable to the router’s lan port and connect the other end to the powerline adapter. Plug the powerline adapter into an electrical outlet. If you already have another powerl...

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    5 3. Installing security software the powerline adapter includes an optional security software you can install to protect your home network against eavesdroppers and hackers. Follow the instructions in this section to install the security software. Step 1 insert the provided cd into your cd drive an...

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    6 note: if the autorun screen doesn’t appear automatically go to start, run, and type d:\utility\setup.Exe (where d is the letter of your cd drive) and click ok. Step 2 click next at the welcome screen and all of the screens that follow. Do not change any options. Step 3 click finish once you get to...

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    7 4. Using the powerline security software double-click on the powerline icon on your desktop to start the software. 4.1 main tab the main tab displays your local powerline adapter as well as other remote adapters detected by the software. The local device is the powerline adapter connected directly...

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    8 enter password: in order to configure another adapter remotely, you’ll need to enter its physical password first. Select the desired adapter from the list and click on the enter password button. The adapter’s password is printed on the back label. Once the password is successfully entered, it will...

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    9 enter the device name and its password and click ok. The newly added adapter will appear in the device list. Scan: click on the scan button to scan for all available powerline adapters..

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    10 4.2 encryption tab the encryption tab allows you to setup security encryption for your network. You need to connect the adapter directly to your computer to configure the encryption setting. All adapters in your home must use the same encryption key. Step 1 with the adapter plugged into the elect...

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    11 4.3 diagnostics tab the diagnostics tab displays information about all the powerline adapters in your home. To generate a text report, click on the text report button. You can also save or print the report by clicking on the respective buttons..

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    12 4.4 about tab the about tab displays the version number of the powerline security software. If you wish to disable auto-scanning of powerline adapters upon startup, uncheck the autoscan check box..

  • Page 13: 5. Specifications

    13 5. Specifications connectivity • data rate up to 85mbps • 10/100 auto sensing for ethernet port powerline • homeplug v1.0 compliant • 56-bit des hardware encryption • intellon chipset • compliant with ieee 802.3/802.3u software utility • security control • monitoring tool software requirements (o...

  • Page 14: Technical Support

    14 technical support e-mail: support@airlink101.Com toll free: 1-888-746-3238 web site: www.Airlink101.Com * actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors lower actual data throughput rate. Specifications are subject to change without notice. All products and tradema...