ASUS WiFi PowerLine Extender User Guide

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.

1. Place your PL-N12 next to your router, and turn both devices on.

2. Press the WPS button on your router.
   

3. Press the Clone button on your PL-N12.

Your extender blinks slowly for a few seconds

4. 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

1. Press the Pair/Reset button on your PL-E14.
   

2. 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

1. Press the Pair button on a powerline device in the powerline network.
   

2. Press the Pair button on another extender. Wait until the powerline LED lights up, indicating that pairing is successful.
   

PL-N12 Wireless Settings (optional)

1. Set up your PL-N12 via wired or wireless connection. For details, refer to the section Plug-n-Play on the previous page.
   

2. Go to http://ap.asus.com

3. Use admin as both the username and password.
   

4. Go to Wireless > General and set the SSID (network name) and password.

5. When done, click Apply.

LEDs and buttons

• **PL-E41 Adapter

**

• PL-N12 Extender
  
  

LED

|

STATUS

|

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.

• Power Strip
  
  

• Wall Outlet
  
  

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