Step 5:
Re-connect the adapter to the power outlet.
NOTE: If this solution does not work, make sure that the electrical outlet is working
properly. Plug a different device into the power outlet, and try to switch it on.
3. What should I do if the Ethernet LED does not turn ON after I connected a wired device
to the powerline adapter?
When the Ethernet port detects a local network connection, the Ethernet LED should turn ON. If
it does not, do the following:
Make sure that the Ethernet cable is securely connected to the adapter.
Make sure that the Ethernet cable is securely connected to the computer or other network
device.
Make sure that the Ethernet adapter on your computer is working properly.
4. What should I do if I cannot connect to other computers on my local network or to the
Internet?
If you did not set up advanced security for the Powerline network, follow these instructions:
Step 1:
Locate the Powerline adapter connected to the computer that cannot connect.
Step 2:
On the right side of the adapter, use a pointed object to press and hold the Standby/Reset
button for at least ten seconds. This resets the adapter to its factory default settings.
If you have set up advanced security for the Powerline network, check the following:
1. Make sure all adapters on the Powerline network have been configured with the same
network password. The network password must be identical in order for them to
communicate with each other.
2. If you are adding a new adapter to a pre-existing Powerline network with a unique
network password.
5. What does it mean if the LEDs are flashing on my PLW400?
Refer to the following LED behavior to help diagnose the problem:
POWERLINE:
Off- Not connected to Powerline network
Flashing fast- Send/Receive data
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