Linksys PLEBR10 Operation & User’s Manual

Network PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Network The Network screen allows you to search the powerline network for all powerline devices configured with the same Network Password as the device you are currently using for your PC. MAC address - The MAC address of each powerline device is shown here. Data Rate (Mbps) - The transmission speed of the powerline device is displayed here. Scan Network - Click the Scan Network button to perform a search for all powerline devices configured with the same Network Password. Figure 5-9: Network Tab Figure 5 ...

PowerLine Ethernet Bridge HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device. IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) - A VPN protocol used to implement secure exchange of ...

Connecting to a Router PowerLine Ethernet Bridge 3. Plug the Bridge into an electrical outlet. The installation of the Bridge is complete. If you want to configure the Bridge, proceed to “Chapter 6: Using the PowerLine Configuration Utility.” Connecting to a Router If you want to connect the Bridge to a router, then proceed to the next section, “Connecting to a Router.” If you want to share high-speed Internet access across a powerline network, then you can choose to connect the Bridge to a router. Follow these instructions: Disconn ...

Setup Wizard PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Accessing the PowerLine Configuration Utility 1. To access the PowerLine Configuration Utility, double-click the PowerLine Configuration Utility icon on your desktop. 2. The Welcome screen will appear. Click the Next button. 3. The Device screen will appear. You have a choice of four screens: • Device - Select which local powerline device to use when connecting your PC to the powerline network. • Network - Discover what powerline devices are on the powerline network. • Security - Set the passwor ...

Connecting to a Router PowerLine Ethernet Bridge 3. Plug the Bridge into an electrical outlet. The installation of the Bridge is complete. If you want to configure the Bridge, proceed to “Chapter 6: Using the PowerLine Configuration Utility.” Connecting to a Router If you want to connect the Bridge to a router, then proceed to the next section, “Connecting to a Router.” If you want to share high-speed Internet access across a powerline network, then you can choose to connect the Bridge to a router. Follow these instructions: Disconn ...

PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Buffer - A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other. Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet. CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) - A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions. CTS (Clear To Send) - A signal sent by a wireless device, signifying that it is read ...

Copyright and Trademarks Specifications are subject to change without notice. Linksys is a registered trademark or trademark of Cisco Systems, Inc. and/or its affiliates in the U.S. and certain other countries. Copyright © 2004 Cisco Systems, Inc. All rights reserved. Other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. How to Use this User Guide The user guide to the PowerLine Ethernet Bridge has been designed to make understanding networking with the PowerLine Ethernet Bridge easier than ever. Look for the following it ...