ASUS WiFi PowerLine Extender User Guide
- June 7, 2024
- Asus
Table of Contents
ASUS WiFi PowerLine Extender User Guide
Introduction
Applicable to PL-N12 and its multiple-pack kits. This QSG uses PL-E41 powerline adapter to work with PL-N12 powerline extender.
PL-N12 Kit includes:
- PL-N12 Wireless-N300 Wi-Fi PowerLine
- PL-E41 Homeplug AV 500Mbps PowerLine Adapter
Plug-n-Play Setting up your wireless network
NOTE: Use the same steps to set up more Wi-Fi powerline devices.
NOTE: Wait until the powerline and power LEDs turn on.
Have fun!
To connect devices to your PL-N12 Wi-Fi powerline, refer to the Wi-Fi
information sticker for the default network name (SSID) and password.
To customize your PL-N12 network name (SSID) and password, refer to the section PL-N12 Wireless Settings.
Your Configuration
Customized Wireless Network Name
Customized Wireless Password
Wi-Fi Clone (optional)
Use your router’s wireless network name and password to your PL-N12 settings.
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Place your PL-N12 next to your router, and turn both devices on.
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Press the WPS button on your router.
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Press the Clone button on your PL-N12.
Your extender blinks slowly for a few seconds
- Your PL-N12 and your router now have the same wireless network name and password.
NOTE: If Wi-Fi Clone succeeds, move your PL-N12 to your preferred location. If it fails, follow the steps in PL-N12 Wireless Settings.
Pair button (optional)
Pairing devices via the Pair button
Use the Pair button to create a secure powerline network, and add up to 16
powerline devices to this network
Creating a secure powerline network
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Press the Pair/Reset button on your PL-E14.
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Press the Pair button on your PL-N12. Wait until the powerline LED lights up, indicating that a secure powerline network has been created.
Joining a secure powerline network
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Press the Pair button on a powerline device in the powerline network.
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Press the Pair button on another extender. Wait until the powerline LED lights up, indicating that pairing is successful.
PL-N12 Wireless Settings (optional)
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Set up your PL-N12 via wired or wireless connection. For details, refer to the section Plug-n-Play on the previous page.
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Go to http://ap.asus.com
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Use admin as both the username and password.
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Go to Wireless > General and set the SSID (network name) and password.
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When done, click Apply.
LEDs and buttons
- **PL-E41 Adapter
**
- PL-N12 Extender
LED
|
STATUS
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DESCRIPTION
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| Power| On/Off| Your PL-N12 is on/off. When switched on, the power LED
turns from red to green in about one minute, indicating that it is ready to
use.
Blinking| Blinking every second: Pairing is in progress.
| Powerline| On| The device is connected to one or more powerline
devices.
Off| The device is not connected to any powerline devices.
Blinking| In Power-Saving mode, the powerline LED blinks every 15
seconds.
****| Ethernet| On/Off| A device is connected or not connected to the
Ethernet port.
Blinking| The powerline adapter is transferring data via the Ethernet
port.
****| Wi-Fi| Blinking rapidly| Your PL-N12 is cloning the parent AP’s SSID
and password.
Blinking every five seconds| Your PL-N12 is resetting to the factory default
settings.
BUTTON
|
DESCRIPTION
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Clone| Press and hold the button for about one second to start cloning the
parent AP’s SSID and password.
Pair| Press and hold the button for about one second to start the pairing
process.
Reset| Press and hold the button for about five seconds to restore the PL-N12
to the factory default settings.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: How do I reset my PL-N12?
With your PL-N12 switched on, use a pin to press and hold the Reset button
until the Wi-Fi LED starts blinking. When the power LED turns green and the
Wi-Fi LED is on, the reset process is completed.
Q2: My devices cannot connect to the Internet.
- Check your Internet connection.
- Ensure that the powerline LED lights up on all your powerline devices in the network. If they do not, try pairing the devices again.
- Ensure that all your devices are in the same network.
- Ensure that all the extenders and adapters are in the same electrical circuit.
Q3: My successfully-paired PL-N12 does not work after I moved it to a new
location.
- Ensure that all the extenders and adapters are in the same electrical circuit.
- Try to pair your extender with your adapter again. For details, see Pairing devices via the Pair button.
- Check for any possible interferences that may be too close to your extenders or adapters such as air conditioners, washing machines, and other electrical appliances.
- Ensure that all your devices are in the same network.
IMPORTANT! Ensure that you plug PL-N12/PL-E41 to wall outlets in the same electrical circuit.
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Power Strip
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Wall Outlet
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