Tp-Link TL-PA511 [18/29] Rename

TL-PA511 AV500 Mini Powerline Adapter

) Note:

The parameter information of PIB will restore to the factory defaults after resetting the Powerline

Adapter.

To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions:

1. Download PIB file and firmware upgrade file from TP-LINK website (http://www.tp-link.com).

Enter the path name or click Browse… to select the downloaded files on the computer into the

corresponding blanks.

3. Click the OK button.

)

Note:

Do not turn off the device while the firmware is being upgraded. The device will reboot after the

upgrading has been finished.

¾ “x” Powerline Devices detected: This display all the Powerline Adapter found on the current

logical network. “x” shows the number of remote Powerline Adapter discovered by this Management

Utility.

¾ Network Type: Displayed the type of logical network: “Public” or “Private”.

¾ Autoscan: Shows the scanning status (Default is “ON”).

y Device Name: Shows the default device name. You can redefine or change the name by clicking

on the name and editing in place or by clicking the “Rename” button.

y Password: Shows the current password of the Powerline Adapter.

y Quality: Shows the quality of the Powerline Adapter connection.

y Rate (Mbps): Shows the current transmission rate of the selected Powerline Adapter.

y MAC Address: Shows the Powerline Adapter’s MAC address.

¾ Rename: Click to change the name of the selected Powerline Adapter.

¾ Enter Password: Shows the supplied Powerline Adapter’s password (Initially left blank). To set the

Powerline Adapter password (Which is required when creating a private network), click and select

the device shown in the lower panel and click on the “Enter Password” button. Follow the pop-up

dialog box to complete your password setting.

¾ Add: Click this button to add a remote Powerline Adapter to your network that is not on the lower

panel displayed list. You will advice to locate the passwords for all Powerline Adapter you wish to

manage and add them to the local logical network by clicking the “Add” button. Follow the pop-up

dialog box to complete your setting.

¾ Scan: Click the “Scan” button to perform an immediate search of the Powerline Adapter connected

to the computer. The Management Utility will automatically perform the scanning process and

update the display every few seconds by default.

4.1.1 Rename

This Management Utility allows you to change the name of the listed Powerline Adapter. Click and select

the Powerline Adapter you wish to change from the list, then click on the “Rename” tab and edit in-place

to change the name.