Network Configuration; Automatic Pairing Of Powerline Adapters; Manual Pairing; Connecting The Wifi Powerline Adapter To Your Computer - essentiel b Solo Notice D'utilisation

NOTE: The Solo WiFi powerline adapter does not allow you to create a network. At least two powerline
adapters are necessary to create a high-speed network. The Solo WiFi powerline adapter only allows
you to transform an existing wired network into a wireless network.
These adapters are a HOMEPLUG AV standard device. Each adapter has a pre-set network name.
Several powerline adapters with the same network names can communicate with each other and
therefore belong to the same network group. WiFi powerline adapters with a different network name
cannot communicate with each other.
By default, a network made up of HOMEPLUG AV standard WiFi powerline adapters will be called
HomePlugAV. Homeplug-AV WiFi powerline adapters of different brands can also communicate with
Essential b WiFi powerline adapters.
Two adapters must not be placed further than 200 meters apart.

network configuration

Configuring your WiFi powerline adapters allows you to extend your existing wired Ethernet network as
well as your network's WiFi coverage.

Automatic pairing of powerline adapters

1. In room A, plug the powerline adapter into an electrical outlet. Then connect your router/ADSL modem
to the power outlet using an RJ-45 Ethernet cable.
2. In room B, plug the WiFi powerline adapter into an electrical outlet. Powerline adapter technology
transmits the Internet via your electrical grid. The WiFi powerline adapter receives the network and
broadcasts it over WiFi within an average radius of 200 meters.
3. After a few seconds, the indicator light
indicator light on the WiFi adapter turns steady green.
4. The two adapters communicate perfectly with each other.
The pairing procedure may take several minutes. The indicator light
procedure was successful, then flashes when data is being transferred.
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on the adapter turns steady green. At the same time, the
turns on to indicate that the
If you want to add a fourth or third WiFi powerline adapter, repeat steps 3 and 4 with the
new adapter.
If the automatic pairing procedure fails, proceed with manual pairing.

Manual pairing

If the automatic recognition fails, press the PAIR button on the powerline adapter next to the ADSL
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modem for two seconds. The indicator light
You have 90 seconds to repeat the action on the second WiFi powerline adapter. The two adapters
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recognise each other. Wait a few seconds until the indicator light
Repeat with adapters installed in other rooms.
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NOTE: if the manual recognition does not work, move the adapters closer together during installation,
then move them back to the desired rooms. They will reconnect automatically.
When the device connected to the adapter is switched off, the adapter will automatically go
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into "sleep" mode after 90 seconds.
When the adapter is in "sleep" mode, it no longer works via your home's electrical grid, but
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the integrated electrical outlet remains active.

Connecting the WiFi powerline adapter to your computer

Before you begin any of the connection procedures, make sure the WiFi indicator light is a steady green.
If it is not, check that you have completed the adapter connection steps correctly. If the problem remains,
refer to the Reset step (page 55).
1. Click once on the connection status in the lower right corner of your computer screen.
flashes green.
turns green.
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