Setting Up the RCA HDP50 Powerlink Internet Media Kit

Connecting the RCA HDP50 Powerlink Internet Media Kit

Basic Internet TV Setup

Follow these steps to use the HDP50 Kit with a TV or other home entertainment device that is Internet-capable.

1. Plug one of the HDP50 units into an electrical outlet near your modem. The Power indicator on the front of the adapter illuminates. Important: The Powerlink Internet Media Kit work best when plugged directly into an electrical outlet. Do not plug them into a surge protector, plug strip, or extension cord. 
   
2. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable (not included) into a network out jack on your modem or router. Plug the other end into the Ethernet jack on the bottom of the HDP50 unit.
3. Plug the other HDP50 unit into an electrical outlet near your TV or other home entertainment device that is Internet-capable. The Power indicator on the front of the adapter illuminates.
    
4. Plug one end of a second Ethernet cable (not included) into the network in jack on Internet capable entertainment device. Plug the other end into the Ethernet jack on the bottom of the HDP50 unit.

Within moments, the Link indicators on both units should start blinking. If they are blinking green or orange, your TV or other Internet-capable entertainment device is now connected to your Internet connection. If the Link indicators blink red or do not illuminate at all, see the Troubleshooting section in this manual for possible solutions.

You can use the HDP50 Powerlink Internet Media Kit to connect a PC to your Internet signal as well. Simply substitute your PC for the Internet-capable TV or entertainment device in step 4.

The opening of enclosure near AC plug to face up or frontal, the connector face bottom or rear.

Adding More HDP50 Units

Follow these steps to add more HDP50 units to your setup.

1. Plug the additional HDP50 unit into an electrical outlet close to the device you want to connect to the Internet. The Power indicator on the front of the adapter illuminates. Important: The Powerlink units work best when plugged directly into an electrical outlet. Do not plug them into a surge protector, plug strip, or extension cord.
2. Plug one end of an Ethernet cable (not included) into the network in jack on the Internet-capable device. Plug the other end into the Ethernet jack on the bottom of the HDP50 units.

Within moments, the Link indicators on the additional unit should start blinking. If it's blinking green or orange, your Internet-capable device is now connected to your Internet connection. If the Link indicator blinks red or does not illuminate at all, see the Troubleshooting section in this manual for possible solutions.

Lights and Indicators

The indicator lights on the front of each HDP50 unit show you the status of each unit as well as the status of the connection between the units.

* If an HDP50 unit loses its Ethernet link for more than 60 seconds (or if you unplug its Ethernet cable), it goes into standby mode. The Power indicator blinks in standby mode. The Link and Data indicators turn off.