TechniSat PowerLine Webcast 2 User Manual
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2.3.2 Connections
2.4. Connecting the TechniSat PowerLine Webcast 2
· Network connection: The TechniSat PowerLine Webcast 2 is connected to a computer or
another network device via the network cable supplied.
· Integrated socket: If you are connecting additional network devices via a multiple socket,
insert this multiple socket into the socket on the PowerLine Webcast 2. The built-in net-
work filter will remove any noise from connected devices and considerably improve data
transfer in the home network.
· Encryption button: Data encryption at the push of a button: To see how the encrypti-
on button works, please see section 3 „Security in the TechniSat PowerLine Webcast 2
network“.
· Please note that every TechniSat PowerLine Webcast 2 device that needs to be connected
to your network should also be connected to the mains network. The TechniSat PowerLine
Webcast 2 quickly reverts to standby mode if no enabled network device (e.g. computer)
is connected to the network interface. In standby mode the
TechniSat PowerLine Webcast 2 cannot be accessed via the mains network.
As soon as a network device (e.g. computer) connected to the network interface is swit-
ched back on, your TechniSat PowerLine Webcast 2 can again be accessed via the mains
network.
The following are instructions and procedures for connecting the TechniSat PowerLine
Webcast 2 to a computer or network during installation.
Connecting hardware components involves three steps:
As soon as you have connected a minimum of two TechniSat PowerLine Webcast 2 adapters
as described in sections 1 and 2, the TechniSat PowerLine Webcast 2 network is ready for
use.
1
Use the network cable provided to attach the TechniSat PowerLine Webcast 2
to a network connection on your (switched on) computer or to another network
device.
2
Plug the TechniSat PowerLine Webcast 2 into a wall socket.
3
Additional network devices attached using a multiple socket can be integrated
into the mains supply network by plugging the multiple socket into the socket
integrated into the TechniSat PowerLine Webcast 2.