How to Use Simple Connect
Note: The Powerline Adapters that you have received are ready for use straight out of the box. They require no initial set-up or configuration –all you need to do is
connect them as detailed in the Quick Start Guide. The following Instructions about the Simple Connect button to configure your network are only applicable if you
want to change the default private network name or include more adapters into the same powerline network.
Simple Connect provides a more convenient way of creating your Powerline network without the need to open the Powerline Utility
software from a computer. The button has three main functions which include:
• Creating a Powerline Network
• Resetting the Private Network Name
• Joining an existing Powerline Network
Creating a Powerline Network
To create a Powerline network, you need at least two Powerline devices using random Private Network Names. When you press Simple
Connect on both devices, a common Private Network Name will be automatically generated to enable them to communicate with each
other.
Note: New Powerlines from a Twin Pack can already communicate with each other out of the box. However, if you intend to create a new Private Network Name using
Simple Connect for both devices, you need to reset their Private Network Names to a random key before proceeding.
To create a Powerline network using Simple Connect:
1. Plug your Powerlines side by side where you can easily observe the LED behavior. Upon connection, the LEDs will blink
simultaneously and then the Power LED lights on steadily.
2. Press Simple Connect for two seconds on Adapter X. After you release the button, the Power LED will blink. If the Power LED did
not blink, press Simple Connect again for two seconds.
Note: Do not press Simple Connect for more than 2 seconds.
3. Press Simple Connect for two seconds on Adapter Y. After you release the button, the Power LED will blink. If the Power LED did
not blink, press Simple Connect again for two seconds.
Make sure to press Simple Connect on Adapter Y within two minutes after you press Simple Connect on Adapter X.
The LEDs on both devices will switch off and on twice to signify that they are searching for another device to pair with.
Note: Do not press Simple Connect for more than 2 seconds
4. To confirm if the connection was established, check the LEDs. The Power LEDs and the Powerline Activity LEDs on both Adapters
are on. When the Powerline Activity LED on either Adapter X or Adapter Y is off, this means the pairing is not successful. In this
case, please repeat the the process as outlined from point 1.
5. Unplug the Powerline Adapters and then connect them to your Ethernet devices using the Ethernet cables from the product
package. After connecting the Ethernet cable, plug the Adapters directly to a wall outlet.
An Ethernet-enabled device can be a router, computer, hub, gaming console, IP phone, network printer, or IP TV set-top box.
Note: Powerlines work best when connected directly to a wall socket. Avoid plugging it to a power strip or power extension. Other electrical devices in the power strip
produce electrical noise that may affect the performance of the Adapter.
