Summary of Contents for PlugLink PL9560-WAP
- Page 1 PlugLink AV 9560 Wireless Adapter ® User’s Guide PL9560-WAP UICK OCATOR Contact Information Getting Help Table of Contents Installation 66-0327-00Rev.001...
- Page 2 Asoka, PlugLink, and the Asoka logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Asoka USA Corporation. All company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective companies. Mention of third-party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation.
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Page 3: Contact Information
Contact Information For more information about the PlugLink AV 9560 Wireless Adapter or any of Asoka’s other leading-edge solutions, please contact us using any of the following methods: • Voice calls: We welcome your calls Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time at (650) 286-1700. - Page 4 PlugLink AV 9560 Wireless Adapter User’s Guide ®...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Advanced Wireless Settings..............3-5 Wireless Security................... 3-6 Configuring Wireless Security ..............3-7 Setting Administrative Login Information............3-8 Rebooting the PL9560-WAP ................3-9 Restoring Factory Default Settings..............3-10 Backing Up and Restoring Configuration Files ..........3-10 Updating Firmware ..................3-11 Viewing System Logs................... 3-12 Powerline Device Scan................. - Page 6 PlugLink AV 9560 Wireless Adapter User’s Guide...
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Page 7: Simple Installation
This chapter provides information on installing and setting up the PlugLink AV 9560 Wireless Adapter. NOTE: Do not connect the PlugLink AV 9560 Wireless Adapter into a power strip, extension cord, un-interruptible power supply (UPS), or surge protector. Doing so may prevent the unit from working properly or degrade the network performance. -
Page 8: Simple Installation
1. Plug a PL9660 and PL9560 into electrical outlets. It takes one minute for the top three LEDs on the PlugLink AV 9560 Wireless Adapter to light up.When the LEDs are illuminated, your wireless computer can connect and communicate with the Router. -
Page 9: Advanced Configuration (For Advanced Users Only)
(For Advanced Users Only) The Power Manager utility allows you to manually configure a PlugLink AV 9560 Wireless Adapter that is directly connected to your personal computer or to any PlugLink AV 9560 Wireless Adapters that are remotely residing on your PlugLink Powerline network. -
Page 10: Basic Setup
2. The next screen allows you to change the device name. Select Yes to enter a device name. The device name is a unique identifier for the PlugLink AV 9560 when using the Admin Utility. This name can be Living Room, Bedroom, or some other name that reflects its location. - Page 11 9560. If you wish to make further changes, you may click the Admin Utility button. Otherwise, you may click Finish to close the utility. To make more changes to your PlugLink AV 9560, login to the Web GUI. 2–3 Advanced Configuration (For Advanced Users Only)
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Page 13: Using The Web-Based User Interface
2. In the address or navigation field, type 192.168.1.254 and press Enter. For security, the PL9560-WAP has its own user ID and password. When prompted, enter admin for the user ID, welcome for the PL9560-WAP password, both in lower case letters, and press Login. -
Page 14: System Details
The System Details page shows you a quick view of the PL9560-WAP's status and settings. All setup pages can be reached from this page by selecting the links in the left column of the page. -
Page 15: Configuring The Lan Ip
• Subnet address: 255.255.255.0. Configuring Wireless Settings To configure the wireless settings of the PL9560-WAP, click the Wireless link in the Main menu. The Wireless Settings link appears in the sub menu. The first page that appears is the Wireless Status page. To return to the status page, select Status in the left menu: 3–3... -
Page 16: Basic Wireless Settings
It should not be necessary to change the wireless channel unless you notice interference problems with another nearby access point. By default, the PL9560-WAP is set to channel 6 Block SSID Broad- Blocking SSID Broadcasts prevents your PL9560- casting WAP from transmitting the SSID. -
Page 17: Advanced Wireless Settings
This field determines which data communications protocol will be used. You can select 802.11g only, 802.11b only, or b/g mixed mode. 801.11g only ded- icates the PL9560-WAP to communicating with the higher bandwidth 801.11g wireless devices exclu- sively. 802.11b only dedicates the PL9560-WAP to communicating with the lower bandwidth 802.11b... -
Page 18: Wireless Security
Description Tx Preamble Type Limits the data packet size during transmission. The choices are Long Preamble, Short Preamble, and Auto. By default, the PL9560-WAP is set to long pre- amble. .Beacon Interval Keeps power management in check. For example, if a client does not receive a beacon within a certain time period, it goes to sleep. -
Page 19: Configuring Wireless Security
WPA. Configuring Wireless Security By default, the PL9560-WAP security options are enabled. The default is set to WEP and Open System. The other security options should be configured by advanced users. To change the security option, follow the steps below. The WEP Key is the last 10 digits of the serial number. -
Page 20: Setting Administrative Login Information
(welcome). If you wish to change the password, you can set a password here. Write down your password and keep it in a safe place, as you will need it to log into the PL9560-WAP in the future. You can also set your auto-logout time in the provided field. -
Page 21: Rebooting The Pl9560-Wap
Rebooting the PL9560-WAP Sometimes it may be necessary to reboot the PL9560-WAP if it begins working improperly. Rebooting the PL9560-WAP will NOT delete any of your configurations. To reboot, follow these instructions: 1. Select System in the top menu. 2. In the left menu, click Reboot System. -
Page 22: Restoring Factory Default Settings
Restoring Factory Default Settings Use this option to restore all of the settings in the PL9560-WAP to the factory default settings. It is recommended that you back up your settings prior to restoring to factory default settings. To restore factory default settings, follow these instructions: 1. -
Page 23: Updating Firmware
3. Click Save. To Restore Settings To retrieve (restore) an old PL9560-WAP configuration file from a previous backup, follow these instructions: 1. Select System in the top menu. 2. Select Restore Backup. 3. Click Browse. 4. Locate and double-click the old wireless configuration file. -
Page 24: Viewing System Logs
WAP is rebooted 6. Click OK. When the firmware upgrade is complete, the PL9560-WAP home page appears automatically. If it does not, type in the WAP's address (default - 192.168.1.254) into the address or navigation bar of your web browser. -
Page 25: Powerline Device Scan
Powerline Device Scan Rescanning refreshes the information on all devices using the same password. 1. Select Powerline in the top menu. 2. In the left menu, select Scan. 3–13 Advanced Configuration (Advanced Users Only) PlugLink AV 9560 Wireless Adapter User’s Guide... - Page 26 3–14 Advanced Configuration (Advanced Users Only) PlugLink AV 9560 Wireless Adapter User’s Guide...
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Page 27: Specifications
Specifications This appendix lists the specifications for your PlugLink AV 9560 Wireless Adapter. Standards • HomePlug® AV Compliance: • IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3u Software Utility System ® Microsoft Windows 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP, and Vista operating Requirements:... - Page 28 • UK/EU Version: 220-240VAC 10A max, 50H Powerline Security: 128-bit AES Encryption Wireless Security: 64b/128b WEP, WPA, & WPA2 Quality of Service • TOS (QoS): • 802.1q • TDMA (supported in the future) Warranty: 1-year limited A–2 Specifications PlugLink AV 9560 Wireless Adapter User’s Guide...
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Page 29: Components
Devices has no power PLC Activity Blinking Activity on powerline No activity on powerline (should blink intermittently) Wireless Blinking Broadcasting signal Not broadcasting Eth Link Illuminated Ethernet connectivity Blinking Ethernet traffic No ethernet connectivity B–1 Components PlugLink AV 9560 Wireless Adapter User’s Guide... -
Page 30: Bottom Panel
This unit will remain in "adder" mode for about 3 minutes. 3. Before the three minutes are up from Step #2, select another PlugLink AV device from your network. Press and hold the NID button for about 3 seconds. - Page 31 The PL9560 will wait 2 minutes for a client to join the wireless network by pushing the client’s WPS button. 2. Before the 2 minutes have elapsed, push a client’s WPS button. The client will join the network created at Step 1. B–3 Components PlugLink AV 9560 Wireless Adapter User’s Guide...
- Page 32 NOTE: The laptop computer must have WPS software installed and be configured to wireless WPS. CAUTION! Do not attempt to manually change this password on the laptop computer. B–4 Components PlugLink AV 9560 Wireless Adapter User’s Guide...
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Page 35: Declarations Of Conformity
Declarations of Conformity This appendix lists the declarations of conformity for your PlugLink AV 9560 Wireless Adapter C–1 Declarations of Conformity PlugLink AV 9560 Wireless Adapter User’s Guide... - Page 36 C–2 Declarations of Conformity PlugLink AV 9560 Wireless Adapter User’s Guide...
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Page 37: Warranty
Repair by anyone other than Asoka or an approved agent will void this warranty. The maximum liability of Asoka under this warranty is limited to the purchase price of the D–1 Warranty PlugLink AV 9560 Wireless Adapter User’s Guide... - Page 38 USE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCTS, LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES, BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR COSTS OF REPLACEMENT GOODS, EVEN IF ASOKA IS INFORMED IN ADVANCE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. D–2 Warranty PlugLink AV 9560 Wireless Adapter User’s Guide...
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Page 39: Fcc Notice
Caution: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. Such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. E–1 FCC Notice PlugLink AV 9560 Wireless Adapter User’s Guide... - Page 40 This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. E–2 FCC Notice PlugLink AV 9560 Wireless Adapter User’s Guide...
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