[SOLVED] Zorin and TP-Link Powerline

Here's the very frustrating issue: I just installed Zorin 9 in a desktop - and love it. The ethernet connection works perfectly when wired directly to my router. However, I intend to use the computer as a media center in another room connected to my network through a TP-Link PowerLine Adapter. This has worked when using Win 7 (it is supposed to be Linux compatible)... but I haven't been able to connect with my network. I was able to make a connection using manual ethernet settings. However, my router doesn't see it... so I can't get online. Anyone have any similar experience? Any suggestions? (Let me warn you in advance: I'm a linux noob so please be gentle.) Thanks for any direction.

Hi, I have yet to install the latest release but on earlier versions I did not have any issues with my Netgear Home Plug - which I am guessing is much of the same sameness:

http://www.netgear.com/home/products/ne ... powerline/

Mine isn't shown as it is a bit old now - but had no issues in Zorin 8. Await someone who has a TP-link.

These things usually work just by plugging the ethernet cables.
The only settings you can mess with as the ones regarding the security issues. But this can only be done using windows. There is no firmware/software available for linux.
Maybe when you were using win7 you altered some settings and now you need to set everything back to default so as to work with linux as well. But this can only be done with a laptop/PC running windows.

I finally just reset the PowerLine... and it started working. Thanks! Problem Solved!

Hi, Glad you are sorted - forgot about the little reset buttons on those things! Have marked as [SOLVED]