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Turbo 85 Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter
Model # APL8511
User’s Manual
Ver. 1A
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Table of Contents 1. Introduction................................................................................................................................. 3 1.1 Package Contents.................................................................................................................. 3 1.2 Features................................................................................................................................. 3 2. Installing Adapters..........................
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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 easy steps in this guide to setup your home network. 1.1 Package Contents Before you begin the installation, please check the items of your package. The package should include the followin
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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 powerline adapter connected to the router, connect one end of the supplied network cable to your PC, gaming console, or other network device and connect the other end to the Powerline Adapter. P
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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 and select Install Utility from the menu. Note: If the Autorun screen doesn’t appear automatically go to Start, Run, and type D:\autorun.exe (where D is the letter of your CD drive) and
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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 to your computer. All other powerline adapters are listed under the Powerline Devices list. Rename: To rename a device, select the desired adapter from the list and click on the
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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 appear in the device list. 7
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Add: To manually add an adapter to the device list, click on the Add button. 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. 8
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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 electrical outlet, connect the adapter directly to your computer and go to the Encryption tab. Step 2 Enter a password in the Encryption Key field. Step 3 Click on the Set Local Device Only
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To check if your network is secured, go to the Main tab and verify that the Network Type is Private. 10
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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. 11
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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. 12
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5. Specifications Connectivity LEDs • Data rate up to 85Mbps • PWR: power on/off • 10/100 auto sensing for Ethernet • TUR: turbo mode on/off port • LAN: Link/activity for Ethernet • PL: Link/activity for Powerline Powerline • HomePlug v1.0 compliant Weight • 56-Bit DES Hardware Encryption • 182g • Intellon chip Dimensions • Compliant with IEEE 802.3/802.3u • 101 x 75 x 45mm Software Utility Temperature • Security control • Operating: 0°~ 40°C • Storage: 20°~ 65° C •
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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 trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Copyright ©2006 AirLink101™ 14
