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

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

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