Getting Started. Western Digital LIVEWIRE, WD Livewire, WDBACB0020HBK - Elements Play, WDBACB0010HBK - Elements Play, WDBACC0020HBK - Elements Play
Western Digital WD Livewire lets you create a high-speed home network using your home's electrical wiring. It's easy to set up – just plug one adapter into your router and an electrical outlet, and plug the other adapter into an outlet in any room where you want a wired high-speed connection. WD Livewire is faster and more reliable than Wi-Fi, and it's secure with 128-bit encryption. With four Ethernet ports on each adapter, you can connect up to 8 devices to your network.
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WD LIVEWIRE POWERLINE AV NETWORK KIT
USER MANUAL
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Getting Started
Package Contents
WD Livewire devices Ethernet cables
AC power adapters Quick Install Guide
Documentation and software CD
Minimum Installation Requirements
An available electrical outlet in two separate locations in your home or office
At least two network-capable devices with an Ethernet connection
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Installation Procedures
Important: Plug the devices directly into a wall socket. Do not plug the devices into a power strip, surge protector, or similar power extension.
Connect the Network Devices and Computers
1. Connect the power cables to the power jacks on each device, then plug the opposite ends into AC power outlets in separate locations (one location must be close to your modem or router).
2. Be sure that the power switch on each device is set to the On position. The power LED on both devices illuminates.
Location 2
Location 1
3. Connect your router (with modem and other devices/computers connected) and up to three more devices or computers to the Ethernet ports in one location.
4. Connect up to four more devices or computers in the other location.
5. Make sure the power switch on all powerline devices is set to ON.
6. See “Sharing Internet Access on the Livewire Network” on page 4 and “Sample
Livewire Home Network” on page 5 for possible configurations.
Expand the Network with Additional WD Livewire Devices
Note: WD Livewire devices can be added to an existing powerline network with one or more non-WD devices if the devices are HomePlug Alliance AV Certified. Go to www.homeplug.org for further information.
Connect a power cable to each device, then plug the opposite end into an AC power outlet in the desired location. The power LED illuminates on each additional device.
Press the Sync button on ALL devices (WD Livewire and other powerline adapters) within 2 minutes of installation to join an existing powerline network that includes other manufacturers' Homeplug Alliance AV certified devices.
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Create a Private Network
Note: You may want to create a private network if you live in an apartment building or other dwelling where the electrical system is not exclusive to your living space.
To create a private network, press the Sync button on the back of each WD Livewire device in the network for less than three seconds within a span of two minutes.
Press the Sync button on all WD Livewire devices in the network within two minutes to create a private network.
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