4 NP290W User Guide
YML849Rev 1
Chapter 2 – NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug Overview
2.1 Light Indicators and Ports
The NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug has four light indicators (LEDs). See Figure 2 below.
Power LED
PL-Act LED
Wireless LED
Ethernet LED
Ethernet Port
Figure 2 : Light Indicators
Icon LED Status Description
ON When power is supplied to the NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug.
ON When detected and connected with another HomePlug Adaptor within the
network.
Flicker When the NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug is transmitting / receiving data.
Flash When the Wireless LAN is operational.
ON When the Ethernet cable is properly connected from your NP290W Turbo
Wireless HomePlug to the Ethernet Card.
Flicker When the Ethernet is transmitting / receiving data.
The Ethernet Port is a 10/100 Base-T Auto-MDI/MDIX (allows either cross or straight cable) Ethernet jack
(RJ-45) to connect to your Ethernet Network card or Ethernet Router/Modem or Ethernet Hub/Switch.
The Reset button is used to reset the NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug to its factory defaults. To reset the
NP290W Turbo Wireless HomePlug, simply press the reset button for about 5 seconds.
Note: all customised settings that you have saved will be lost!