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BT Essentials Wi-Fi Powerline 500
User Guide
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Plug in powerline near your router
1 Plug one end of the ethernet cable into a spare ethernet socket on your router/hub.
2 Plug the other end into the powerline; it's called 'BT Essentials Powerline 500' on the
back label.
IMPORTANT: to work properly,
powerline and wi-fi powerline must
be plugged directly into the wall
socket and not into extension leads.
3 Plug the powerline directly into a wall power socket. Make sure the socket's switched on.
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Summary of Contents for BT Essentials Wi-Fi Powerline 500
- Page 1 BT Essentials Wi-Fi Powerline 500 User Guide Plug in powerline near your router 1 Plug one end of the ethernet cable into a spare ethernet socket on your router/hub. 2 Plug the other end into the powerline; it’s called ‘BT Essentials Powerline 500’ on the back label. IMPORTANT: to work properly, powerline and wi-fi powerline must be plugged directly into the wall socket and not into extension leads. 3 Plug the powerline directly into a wall power socket. Make sure the socket’s switched on.
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Page 2: Connect Your Devices
Plug in your wi-fi powerline 1 Plug the wi-fi powerline directly into a wall power socket near the device you want to connect. Make sure the socket’s switched on. 2 Wait for connection to complete. Give it a couple of minutes. If everything’s okay, the Wireless, WPS/Link and Power lights will be on. If the WPS/Link light doesn’t light up, see Connection help overleaf. Connect your devices You can connect your devices using wi-fi or the ethernet cable. The wi-fi powerline can support separate devices connected to the ethernet ports and wi-fi at the same time. - Page 3 To connect using wi-fi The wi-fi powerline supports easy wi-fi connection with its WPS button. If your device also supports WPS, you can use it instead of manually connecting your device. Just follow the instructions on the device you’re trying to connect to the wi-fi powerline. 1 Use the wireless connection software The wi-fi powerline name (SSID) and or settings on your device to display wireless key can be found on the the list of available wireless networks sticker attached to this user guide in your area. and on the labels on the top and 2 Find your wi-fi powerline in the list and back of the wi-fi powerline. select it; it’s called BTEssentials-XXX. Wireless network/SSID: BTEssentials-XXX 3 Enter your wi-fi powerline’s wireless key Wireless key: printed on the sticker on this user guide. XXXXXXXX 4 Complete the connection on your device. Admin password: XXXXXXX Your new wi-fi powerline and your existing wireless broadband router will show up as two separate networks. If your device shows both networks, it’s worth giving both of them a go as one might be faster and more reliable than the other.
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Page 4: Light Status
Light status Essentials Wi-Fi Powerline Light Colour Status What’s happening Green Wi-fi powerline running normally Power Flashing Wi-fi powerline pairing Green Slow flashing Wi-fi powerline in power saving mode Wi-fi powerline turned off or boot-up failed WPS/Link Green Wi-fi powerline connected to network, high transfer speed Green Flashing Wi-fi powerline connected to network, low transfer speed Wi-fi powerline booting-up or boot-up failed or hotspot not connected to network Green Wireless enabled, data is being transmitted/received Wireless Wi-fi powerline booting-up or boot-up failed, or hotspot wireless disabled Orange Wireless security disabled on the hotspot or guest network Essentials Powerline Light Status What’s happening Powerline running normally Power Flashing... -
Page 5: Connection Help
• Thick/concrete walls and ceilings may affect wi-fi. WPS/Link light is off or flashing • If you are adding the wi-fi powerline to your existing network, press the WPS/Link button on your wi-fi powerline for 1 second (Power light starts flashing). Within 2 minutes, press the Link button on one of the powerline extenders already in your home for 1 second to complete the connection. The WPS/Link light will be steady green. • To check if your home’s electrical wiring is affecting your powerline extenders, try plugging units in the same room. Some old wiring or fuse boxes might affect your network performance. • House appliances that draw large amounts of power, like refrigerators, freezers, microwaves and air conditioning systems, might cause interference with your network. • For best network performance, use powerline extenders from BT. • If there are no spare ports on your router/hub, you can unplug one of your existing devices and use an alternative like wi-fi or purchase a switch. Reset to factory settings If your powerline or wi-fi powerline stops working or becomes unpaired, you can reset both to their factory settings: 1 Make sure the powerline or wi-fi powerline is plugged in and the power socket’s switched on. 2 Press the Link button (on the bottom of powerline) for more than 15 seconds or the WPS/Link button on the front of the wi-fi powerline for 20 seconds to restore factory default settings. Give it a couple of minutes. If everything’s okay, the Power indicator on both will light up. -
Page 6: General Information
This equipment complies with the essential requirements Essentials Wi-Fi Powerline 500 Kit or any component for the Radio Equipment and Telecommunications Terminal thereof which is identified as faulty or below Equipment Directive (1999/5/EC). standard, or as a result of inferior workmanship or For a copy of the Declaration of Conformity please refer to materials. Products over 28 days old from the date of purchase may be replaced with a refurbished or bt.com/wifipowerline500 repaired product. This product uses open source codes available from The conditions of this guarantee are: bt.com/help/gplcode • the guarantee shall only apply to defects that BT Essentials Wi-Fi Powerline 500 occur within the 3 year guarantee period power consumption • proof of purchase is required In operation 4.7 Watts • the equipment is returned to BT or its agent as instructed. Network standby 2.7 Watts This guarantee does not cover any faults or defects Off mode 0.1 Watts caused by accidents, misuse, fair wear and tear, neglect, tampering with the equipment, or any BT Essentials Powerline 500 power consumption... -
Page 7: Default Settings
Box contents Wi-Fi Powerline default settings BT Essentials BT Essentials Ethernet cable Wi-Fi Powerline 500 Powerline 500 Find out more • If you need more help, go to bt.com/wifipowerline500 where you can view Frequently Asked Questions. • If you cannot find the answer to your problem in the Frequently Asked Questions, then please call our free Helpline on 0808 100 6116*. Our dedicated advisors are more likely to be able to help you than the retailer where you made your purchase. * Calls made from within the UK mainland network are free. Mobile and international call costs may vary. Offices worldwide The services described in this publication are subject to availability and may be modified from time to time. Services and equipment are supplied subject to British Telecommunications plc’s respective standard conditions of contract. Nothing in this publication forms any part of a contract. © British Telecommunications plc 2015. Registered Office: 81 Newgate Street, London EC1A 7AJ. Registered in England No. 1800000. Designed and produced by The Art & Design Partnership Ltd. Printed in China / Issue 1 / ADP11-15...
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