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Contents 1 Introduction ........................ 4 What does HomePlug stand for? ................4 1.1.1 AV200M ......................5 Practical examples ....................6 1.2.1 Internet solution for single users ..............6 1.2.2 Networking of two computers ..............6 1.2.3 Internet solution for multi-users ..............6 2 Installation ........................7 System requirements ....................7 Connection and display elements ................7 Connecting the adapter ...................8...
4 Introduction Introduction This chapter gives an overview of the HomePlug technology and briefly intro- duces the adapter. Practical examples are listed at the end of the chapter. What does HomePlug stand for? HomePlug (“Inhouse Powerline”) is an intelligent, secure technology that lets you set up a home network easily, quickly and economically via your electri- cal wiring, without the need for complex and expensive dedicated cabling.
Introduction 5 1.1.1 AV200M The adapter provides a transmission rate of up to 200 Mbps via the electrical wiring in the building. It also facilitates larger data transfer between the com- puters in your network via the electrical wiring. Simple Installation •...
6 Introduction Practical examples 1.2.1 Internet solution for single users 1.2.2 Networking of two computers 1.2.3 Internet solution for multi-users AV200M...
Installation 7 Installation This chapter describes the connection and display elements of the adapter and how to connect it. System requirements • Operating systems: Windows XP (32 bit), Windows Vista (32 bit/64 bit), Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit), Linux, Mac OS X or any other operating system with network support •...
8 Installation Please note that all adapters which are connected to the electrical wiring, switch to energy-saving mode after a short while, if no active network device is connected to the Ethernet port. In energy-saving mode, the adapter cannot be accessed via the electrical wiring. Connecting the adapter Use the included network cable to connect the adapter to the network port of your running computer.
Configuring the HomePlug network 9 Configuring the HomePlug network Use the encryption button to set up custom encryption for your network. Encrypting the HomePlug network at the touch of a button To encrypt a Homeplug network simply press the encryption button that is located on the device.
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10 Configuring the HomePlug network Encrypting a new AV200M network consisting of two adapters If the adapters are still in their factory default states, press the encryption but- tons on both adapters for at least ten seconds, until the Power LED goes out and starts to flash.
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Configuring the HomePlug network 11 Excluding a AV200M from your network To exclude a AV200M from an existing network, press its encryption button for at least ten seconds. The device will be assigned a new randomly gen- erated password and will thus no longer be able to access the network. To integrate the adapter in a different AV200M network, follow the steps described above, depending on whether you are setting up a new network or adding the adapter to an existing one.
12 Appendix Appendix Technical data AV200M Standards Ethernet specification IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3u Auto MDI/X HomePlug AV Protocols CSMA/CD Transfer rate 200 Mbps Transfer procedure Asynchronous Modulation OFDM—1155 Carrier, 1024/256/64-QAM, QPSK, BPSK Range 300 m via power supply Security 128-bit AES encryption via power supply LEDs...
Appendix 13 Important safety instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before using the device, and should be kept for future reference. • Never open the device. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the device. Do not try to service this product yourself! Contact qualified technicians each and every time your device needs maintenance.
14 Appendix Disposal of old devices To be used in the countries of the European Union and other European coun- tries with a separate collecting system: The icon with crossed-out wastebasket on the device means that this adapter is an electrical or electronic device that falls within the scope of application of the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act ("Elektrogesetz").
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Appendix 15 Transport to and from the location where the warranty claim is accepted and/or the repaired device is exchanged, is at the purchaser's own risk and cost. d) Warranty claims are only valid if a copy of the original purchase receipt is returned with the device.
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MANUFACTURER INFORMATION Dear customer, should you require technical assistance and your dealer or installer was not able to help, please contact our technical support. Schwaiger GmbH Wuerzburger Straße 17 90579 Langenzenn Hotline: +49 (0) 9101 702-299 www.schwaiger.de info@schwaiger.de Business hours:...
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