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Chapter 5
Powerline Network Utility
5.1 Install the Powerline Network Utility
The Powerline Network Utility allows user to find devices on the powerline network, measure
data rate and ensure privacy by setting a user defined network private password. The installa-
tion procedure for the Powerline Network utility will vary depending on which operating system
you are using on your computer.
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive to initiate the autorun program. Once com-
pleted, a menu screen will appear.
2. Click on the “Powerline Network Utility” hyperlink to start the installation. If the menu
screen is not shown, you can start the installation as follows.
• Click on Start Menu/ Run.
• Enter “E:\Utility\setup.exe” in the appeared box, where “E” is the letter of your CD-
ROM drive.
• Click on “OK” button.
3. The utility will be installed into your computer and a new icon called “Powerline
Network Configuration Utility ” will appear on your desktop.
5.2 Use the Powerline Network Utility
1. Double click the Powerline Network Configuration Utility icon shown on your desktop.
The Device tab shows the chipset and the MAC address of your Powerline device con-
nected to your computer. If you have installed more than two Powerline devices, select the
preferred one and click Connect to access your network. Click Refresh whenever you add
or eliminate Powerline devices. The Link Quality depends on the site
’s power circuit condi-
tion, power stability, etc.