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- Page 1 Aztech HL117 E 500Mbps HomePlug AV Ethernet Adapter V2.0...
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Page 2: Legal Notice
User Manual Legal Notice 2012 © All rights reserved. Version 2.0 No part of this document may be reproduced, republished, or retransmitted in any form or by any means whatsoever, whether electronically or mechanically, including, but not limited to, by way of photocopying, recording, information recording, or through retrieval systems without the express written permission. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
User Manual Contents About the Product ..............5 How Does It Work? ........................5 Direct Connection ........................6 Package Contents ....................... 7 Device Design ......................8 Pairing the Device ......................... 10 How to Use Simple Connect ....................11 Resetting the Private Network Name ................11 Creating a Secured HomePlug AV Network .............. - Page 4 User Manual Devices ............................ 39 Firmware Upgrade ........................ 40 Appendix ................. 42 FCC Statement ......................42 Page 4 of 43...
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Page 5: About The Product
User Manual About the Product HomePlug AV is ready to use out of the box and does not require the installation of driver software to work. It can be connected to computers, routers, gaming consoles, hubs, IPTV set-top boxes, and other Ethernet devices regardless of operating system. How Does It Work? HomePlug AV utilizes the existing electrical wiring in the house as a path to create a secured network of computers and Ethernet devices. -
Page 6: Direct Connection
User Manual When a HomePlug AV communicates with another device, the Powerline Activity LED color will give you an idea about the connection rate: Red means below 30 Mbps; Amber means 30 to 80 Mbps; and Green means more than 80 Mbps. Direct Connection For best performance, connect HomePlug AV directly to a wall outlet. -
Page 7: Package Contents
User Manual Package Contents The package contains the following items: 1 HomePlug AV for Single Pack or 2 HomePlug AVs for Twin Pack 1 Ethernet cable for Single Pack or 2 Ethernet cables for Twin Pack Resource CD that contains the HomePlug AV Utility installer and the User Manual. Easy Start Guide Page 7 of 43... -
Page 8: Device Design
User Manual Device Design Page 8 of 43... - Page 9 User Manual Label Status Description/ Function No power. HomePlugAV is on a Power Saving Status when LED is on steady color. When Simple Connect is pressed for 5-8 Power LED seconds, this LED will turn OFF and turn ON to confirm the Private Network Name reset. After Simple Connect is pressed for 2-4 seconds, this LED will blink to confirm the button press.
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Page 10: Pairing The Device
User Manual Pairing the Device Your HomePlug AV devices by default are preconfigured to have a common Private Network Name. Setting up your HomePlugAV network is as easy as 1,2 and 3. 1. Plug in your HomePlugAV devices side by side to easily observe the LED behavior. Wait until the Power and PL-ACT LED turns ON to confirm that the connection has been established. -
Page 11: How To Use Simple Connect
User Manual How to Use Simple Connect Simple Connect provides a more convenient way of creating your HomePlug AV network without the need to open the HomePlug AV Utility software from a computer. The button has three main functions which includes: Resetting the Private Network Name Creating a Secured HomePlug AV Network Joining an existing Secured HomePlug AV Network... -
Page 12: Creating A Secured Homeplug Av Network
User Manual To reset the Private Network Name using Simple Connect: Step 1 Step 2 Press Simple Connect button On the second adapter, Press the Simple seconds. Power LED and Ethernet LED will Connect button for 2 seconds and do it on the turn off on turn on (Ethernet is connected). - Page 13 User Manual To create a Secured HomePlug AV network using Simple Connect: Step 1 Plug your HomePlug AVs side by side where you can easily observe the LED behavior. Upon connection, the Ethernet LEDs will blink simultaneously and then the Power LED and Powerline Activity LED lights on steadily.
- Page 14 User Manual Step 2 Press Simple Connect for 2 seconds on HomePlug Y. After you release the button, the Power LED will blink. If the Power LED did not blink, press Simple Connect again for two seconds. Note: Do not press Simple Connect for more than 2 seconds. Page 14 of 43...
- Page 15 User Manual Step 3 Press Simple Connect for two seconds on HomePlug X. After you release the button, the Power LED will blink. If the Power LED did not blink, press Simple Connect again for two seconds. Make sure to press Simple Connect on HomePlug X within two minutes after you press Simple Connect on HomePlug Y.
- Page 16 User Manual Step 4 To confirm if the connection was established, check the LEDs. The Power LEDs and the Powerline Activity LEDs on both HomePlugs are ON. When the Powerline Activity LED on either HomePlug X or HomePlug Y is off, this means the pairing is not successful.
- Page 17 User Manual Step 5 Unplug the HomePlug AVs and then connect them to your Ethernet devices using the Ethernet cables from the product package. After connecting the Ethernet cable, plug the HomePlugs directly to a wall outlet. An Ethernet-enabled device can be a router, computer, hub, gaming console, IP phone, network printer, or IP TV set-top box.
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Page 18: Joining An Existing Secured Homeplug Av Network
User Manual Joining an Existing Secured HomePlug AV Network To enable a new device to join an existing network, Simple Connect will copy the Private Network Name of the existing network to the new HomePlug AV. If you pressed Simple Connect from multiple HomePlug AVs, only the signal from the first two devices will be processed. - Page 19 User Manual Step 2 Press Simple Connect for 5-8 seconds from a HomePlug AV Z. After you release the button, Power LED and Ethernet LED (Ethernet is connected) will turn off and turn on. Note: If the Power and Ethernet LED did not turn off and on, press Simple Connect again for 5-8 seconds.
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- Page 21 User Manual Step 4 To confirm if the connection was established, check the LEDs. The Power LEDs and the Powerline Activity LEDs on all HomePlugs are on If the Powerline Activity LED on HomePlug Z is off, this means the pairing was not successful. You need to repeat the process again.
- Page 22 User Manual Step 5 Unplug HomePlug Z and then connect it to your Ethernet device using the Ethernet cables from the product package. After connecting the Ethernet cable, plug HomePlug Z directly to a wall outlet. An Ethernet-enabled device can be a router, computer, hub, gaming console, IP phone, network printer, or IP TV set-top box.
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Page 23: Power Saving Mode
User Manual Determining Connection Rate Each LED color of the Powerline Activity represents a connection rating. The connection rating can only be calculated when the device is part of an existing network. The exact connection rate value can also be viewed using HomePlug AV Utility. Good (Red) Better (Amber) Best (Green) - Page 24 User Manual Conditions for HomePlug AV to go on a Power saving mode: Will go on a power saving mode after 15mins without Ethernet activity. ALL LEDs are in steady color. When connected to a PC or Laptop there should be no power on the network card when the computer is OFF.
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Page 25: Getting Started
User Manual Getting Started Setting up the device is easy. The flowchart below provides an outline of the steps you need to complete the installation. There are brief descriptions beside each step to help you along. Detailed instructions are provided in the subsequent pages. Plan your Network Setup the Use an Ethernet cable to connect... -
Page 26: Plan Your Network
User Manual Plan Your Network Here are ideas on how you can plan your HomePlug AV network. Local Network Share ultra fast Internet connection with any computer wherever it is in the house Gaming Network Connect your gaming console to the Internet and compete with other online players. -
Page 27: Entertainment Network
User Manual Entertainment Network Experience IP TV streaming into your home entertainment system. Page 27 of 43... -
Page 28: Media Network
User Manual Media Network Realize your high tech lifestyle by converging your IP devices into a single network. Setup the HomePlug AVs For Twin Pack HomePlug AVs from a Twin Pack are preconfigured to have a common Private Network Name unique for that pair. -
Page 29: For Single Pack
User Manual 4. Connect the HomePlug AV to a wall socket. For Single Pack A HomePlug AV from a single pack uses a random Private Network Name that prevents it from communicating with other HomePlug AVs. To add it into an existing network, you need to use either the Simple Connect button or the HomePlug AV Utility software to change the random Private Network Name to the Private Network Name being used by the existing HomePlug AV network. -
Page 30: About Homeplug Av Utility
User Manual About HomePlug AV Utility HomePlug AV Utility is a software application that allows you to configure HomePlug AV. It is mainly used for changing the Private Network Name, detecting other HomePlug AV’s in the network, and measuring the throughput of devices. Installation is straightforward and the user interface is easy to use. -
Page 31: Installation
User Manual Installation To install HomePlug AV Utility: 1. Insert the Resource CD that comes with HomePlug AV into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the Start button, and then click Run. 3. In the Run dialog box, type D:\Setup.exe (where D: is your CD-ROM drive), and then click 4. -
Page 32: Opening Homeplug Av Utility
User Manual Opening HomePlug AV Utility Two ways to open HomePlug AV Utility: Right-click the HomePlug AV Utility desktop shortcut and then select Open. Click the Start button, click Programs, click HomePlug AV, click HomePlug AV Ethernet Adapter, and then click HomePlug AV Utility. The User Interface The HomePlug AV Utility user interface is divided into tabs. -
Page 33: Home
User Manual Home Home provides a list of all the possible tasks you can perform in the HomePlug AV Utility. To start a task, you first need to select the network card connected to your HomePlug AV. This is most helpful when you have more than one network card in your computer. -
Page 34: Private Network Name
User Manual Private Network Name Private Network Name provides the function to manually change the Private Network Name of local and remote HomePlug AVs. A Private Network Name is a string of 8 to 64 characters enables HomePlug AV devices to communicate with each other. If you intend to create multiple networks, you can assign different Private Network Names among your devices. -
Page 35: Local Private Network Name
User Manual Local Private Network Name Local Private Network Name refers to the Private Network Name of the HomePlug AV that is directly connected to the computer where you use HomePlug AV Utility. To change the local Private Network Name: 1. -
Page 36: Simulate Simple Connect Button
User Manual 5. Type the Device ID of the remote device. The Device ID can be found on the label pasted on the device. 6. Click Apply. When the process is complete, the message Settings Applied appears. After changing the Private Network Name of the remote HomePlug AV, it will no longer be able to communicate with your local HomePlug AV, unless you use a similar Private Network Name for your local HomePlug AV. -
Page 37: Quality Of Service
User Manual To simulate a Simple Connect function: 1. Connect HomePlug AV to your computer. 2. Select a Simulate Simple Connect Button action: a. Simple Connect b. PNN Randomize c. AVLN Status 3. Click Simulate Button Push. Quality of Service Quality of Service gives you the capability to prioritize particular applications within your network. - Page 38 User Manual QoS Modes: Online Game/Internet Prioritizes data streaming Audio or Video Prioritizes data streaming multimedia streaming Voice over IP Prioritizes voice applications To enable QoS: 1. Open HomePlug AV Utility. 2. Click Quality of Service. 3. Check Enable QoS. 4.
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Page 39: Devices
User Manual Devices Devices displays information about remote HomePlug AV’s detected in the network. Only HomePlug AVs using the same Private Network Name as the local HomePlug AV will appear in the Remote Devices list. Devices Devices Devices Devices Devices displays the following information: TEI Displays the Terminal Equipment Identifier. -
Page 40: Firmware Upgrade
User Manual Firmware Upgrade Use Firmware Upgrade to upgrade firmware of HomePlug AV. After upgrading the firmware, HomePlug AV will still retain the same Private Network Name and MAC address settings. Before you proceed with the upgrade, you need to have both the configuration file (PIB extension) and the firmware file (NVM extension). - Page 41 User Manual Note: You can also perform a reset to the factory default when you press the RESET button on the device for 2 seconds. Page 41 of 43...
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Page 42: Appendix
User Manual Appendix FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. -
Page 43: Safety Warnings
User Manual Safety Warnings For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions. Do not open the device. Opening or removing the device cover can expose you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. Only qualified service personnel can service the device. Please contact your vendor for further information.