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LevelOne PLI-2021 User Manual

LevelOne PLI-2021 User Manual

85mbps homeplug ethernet bridge
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Summary of Contents for LevelOne PLI-2021

  • Page 1 Level One User Manual V1.0-0511...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1: Overview ............................. 3 Chapter 2: About the Power Line Ethernet Adapter ................... 4 Chapter 3: How to install Configuration Utility................... 5 Chapter 4: How to Connect the PowerLine Ethernet Adapter ..............10 Chapter 5: Introduction to the PowerLine Configuration Utility.............. 10 Appendix A: Important Safety Information ....................

  • Page 3: Chapter 1: Overview

    Chapter 1: Overview LevelOne 85Mbps HomePlug Ethernet Bridge PLI-2021 HomePlug Ethernet Bridge is a perfect data communications solution for SOHO and home networking. It makes you simply create a home network. There is no new wire needed. With up to 85 Mbps date rates, it provides high speed data transmission through existing electrical wiring of a home or office.

  • Page 4: Chapter 2: About The Power Line Ethernet Adapter

    Chapter 2: About LevelOne 85Mbps HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Ethernet To work with Ethernet ports, your computer must have Ethernet-equipped. Ethernet Adapter comes with an Ethernet cable as shown in Figure 3-1 Figure 3-1 Front Panel LEDs Figure 3-2 The Adapter’s LEDs (shown in Figure 3-2), indicates network activity.

  • Page 5: Chapter 3: How To Install Configuration Utility

    Chapter 3: How to install Configuration Utility Introduction LevelOne Configuration Utility is a tool to help you managing the home network with PLI-2021 HomePlug Ethernet Bridge. You may easily view all devices’ status and activities. The utility also enables you to manage all connections, such as dividing different groups, setting password for specific device,..etc.
  • Page 6 Please click “Next” to continue. Please enter user name and organization name then click “Next” to continue.
  • Page 7 Utility will be saved to the default folder, C:\Program Files\LevelOne PLI-2021\. You may change it by pressing “Change” bottom. Shortcut Icon will be saved to the default folder, C:\Program Files\LevelOne PLI-2021\ You may change it by pressing “Change” bottom.
  • Page 8 Please click “Next” to proceed with the installation.
  • Page 9 Click “Finish” to exit.

  • Page 10: Chapter 4: How To Connect The Powerline Ethernet Adapter

    Chapter 4: How to Connect the LevelOne HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Note: Please make sure the driver installation is finished. 1. Insert the Ethernet cable connector into the PC’s Ethernet port or DSL/Cable/Wireless Router Ethernet port. 2. Insert the Ethernet cable another connector into the Ethernet port on the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge.
  • Page 11 Change default name for each device Click on a device then click “Rename” button. Type device name in text field then press Enter.
  • Page 12 Set device Password You may need to set device password in order to create network groups. Click on a device then click “Enter Password”. Type DEK number then click “OK”. You may find the DEK number showed on a label which is stuck on the back of device. Manually scan status of devices Click “Scan”...
  • Page 13 Click “Set Local Device Only” to set the HomePlug which connects to the local PC only. Click “Set all Device” to set all devices which are in the same network group and have valid password set. Click “Use Default (Public Network)” to set as default. 3.
  • Page 14 4. About: View current Software version.

  • Page 15: Appendix A: Important Safety Information

    Appendix A: Important Safety Information This product is intended for connection to the AC power line. The following precautions should be taken when using this product: • Read all instructions before installing and operating this product. • Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. •...

  • Page 16: Appendix B: Specifications

    Appendix B: Specifications Specifications 10/100 Ethernet Interface Up to 85 Mbps data rate Up to 1,000 meters (3,300 feet) in distance Intelligent channel adaptation maximizes throughput under harsh channel conditions Fully compliant with the HomPlug 1.0.1 Support QAM 256/64/16, DQPSK, DBPSK and ROBO modulation schemes Integrated Quality of Service (QoS) features such as prioritized random access, contention-free access and segment bursting Built-in 56-bit DES data encryption...

  • Page 17: Appendix C: Troubleshooting

    • Make sure the IP address and TCP/IP protocol are set up correctly for all the power line networked computers. • Make sure all devices on the PLI-2021 network have been configured using Configuration Utility. The network password must be the same for all devices.