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- Page 1 200M Powerline Ethernet Adapter PL-501v2-EU/US/UK User Manual...
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Page 2: Fcc Compliance Statement
PLANET Technology. Disclaimer PLANET Technology does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in all environments and applications, and makes no warranty and representation, either implied or expressed, with respect to the quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. - Page 3 Trademarks The PLANET logo is a trademark of PLANET Technology. This documentation may refer to numerous hardware and software products by their trade names. In most, if not all cases, these designations are claimed as trademarks or registered trademarks by their respective companies.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Table of Content Chapter 1: Introduction ...5 Overview ...5 Features ...5 Specification ...6 Package Contents ...6 System Requirements ...6 Panel ...7 LED definition ...7 Button definition...8 Wire Diagram ...8 Chapter 2: Installation ...9 Overview ...9 Running the InstallShield Wizard...9 Chapter 3: Configuration...12 Overview ...12 Diagnose Powerline network ...12 Part 1: Diagnose a Local Powerline device ...12... -
Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction
The PL- 501v2 is a Powerline to Ethernet Bridge with a RJ-45 Ethernet interface which directly connecting to your computer’s network card. With multiple outlets in almost every room, PL-501v2 allows you to use your existing electrical wiring to give your entire household or Office access to your network connection without the clutter of messy wiring around the house and Office. -
Page 6: Specification
• At least 2 Powerline devices • Available Ethernet port each computer or network • Available empty power outlet • Standard home power line wiring • CD-ROM utility PL-501v2-EU/US/UK HomePlug AV compliant IEEE 802.3 10Base-T IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX One RJ-45 port... -
Page 7: Panel
Steady on indicates there exists another powerline device Blinking indicates the data are transferring Steady on indicates the RJ-45 port has correctly connected to the network card of your PC or the Ethernet network Blinking indicates the data are transferring... -
Page 8: Button Definition
Button definition Button Description Security Press security button during 1~3 seconds. Press security button more than 10 seconds Reset Reset to factory default Wire Diagram Join another HomePlugAV network Set its security to random value... -
Page 9: Chapter 2: Installation
Chapter 2: Installation Overview The installation of 200M Ethernet Adapter will only take minutes. No need to set up long wires through out the house, just simply install the utility, and physically plug the unit into the wall outlet, then to connect RJ-45 to the computer. Users can select to adjust its security functions and the platform of the network after the installation. - Page 10 Once the software is loaded, it will display a dialog as following: Please click on ‘Next’ to continue the installation.
- Page 11 This section allows you to change the default directory where the program is installed. Or go ‘Back’. If you don’t want to change it, click on Install to continue the installation. This screen shows the progress of the installation. This screen shows that the installation was completed successfully. Click on Finish to exit the wizard.
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Page 12: Chapter 3: Configuration
Chapter 3: Configuration Overview The PL-501v2 uses 128-bit AES encryption to block outside access. The key is set by using the Configuration Utility on the CD. By default, the protection is enabled, however, it is recommended to change the default network key. All your powerline devices must use the same network key in order to be connected together. -
Page 13: Part 2: Diagnose A Network Powerline Device
The Network tab shows the powerline units that are connected to the current computer and other powerline devices on the Network Topology, and it will also display Mac Address of each device. *Note* If you do not see ANY unit in the device status but the powerline device does exist, try to unplug all devices and plug them back. -
Page 14: Setting Up Security On A Local Powerline Device
**Note** If a unit shows MAC Address of all 0’s, this unit might not have a solid connection, or might not connect at all. **Note** If there are units in the home network, but nothing displays in this Network scan, try to unplug all devices, and plug them back (Only do this with the units that you do not view in the network screen, you don’t have to do this with all units.) If the problem persists, try to move the unit closer to this current unit (adjacent plugs on the same wall socket is most preferable). -
Page 15: Setting Up Security On A Network Powerline Device
Setting Up Security on a Network Powerline device The Encryption Tab will allow users to use one primary computer to control the Network Key of all units on the home network. Enter both the Remote Device password in the DAK Password field and the desired Network Key in the field provided. -
Page 16: Security Button
Security Button This section describes how to use Security button for configuration in the following situations: Establish a new security network (Network AB) The procedure is as follows: 1. Press the security button on the adapter (a) during 1~3 seconds. 2. -
Page 17: Reset Button
Network AB The procedure is as follows: 1. Press the security button on the adapter (a) or (b) during 1~3 seconds. 2. Press the security button on the adapter (c) during 1~3 seconds. 3. The PWR LED starts to flash. 4.