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Neurona AX821 User Manual

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  • Page 1 20130512 V1.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content 1. IMPORTANT INFORMATION ................... 1 1.1.................... 1 MPORTANT AFETY OTES 2. INTRODUCTION ....................... 2 2.1....................... 2 ACKAGE ONTENT 2.2..................... 3 RODUCT VERVIEW 2.3..................... 4 UTTONS AND 3. HARDWARE INSTALLATION ..................5 3.1. 1 – E ..............

  • Page 3: Important Information

    1. Important Information Important Safety Notes The Device is intended for connection to the AC power line. For installation instructions, refer to the Installation section. The following precautions should be taken when using this product. Please read all instructions before installing and operating this product. Please keep all instructions for later reference.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    2. Introduction The Hy-Fi HD Booster is a wireless device with Powerlione Communication (PLC) technology integrated. It takes advantage of wireless and powerline connections for providing more flexible and reliable bandwidth. That means it transmits at powerline or wireless interface, no matter which one your device use, they will automatically connect to the best available interface for the fast performance.

  • Page 5: Product Overview

    Product Overview 800Mbps Hy-Fi HD Booster...

  • Page 6: Buttons And Leds

    Buttons and LEDs ON: Power on and ready. Blinking: PLC group pairing. OFF: Power off. ON: PLC connection detected. Blinking: 1. Fast: Powerline data rate > 60Mbps 2. Normal: 60Mbps > Powerline data rate > 10Mbps 3. Slow: 10Mbps > Powerline data rate OFF: No PLC connection detected.

  • Page 7: Hardware Installation

    3. Hardware Installation Application 1 – Establish Hy-Fi Network The Hy-Fi HD Booster takes advantage of wireless and powerline connections for providing stable and reliable home networking. To establish Hy-Fi network, user needs at least 2 Hy-Fi HD Boosters. Once Hy-Fi HD Booster connects with a router, it will automatically turn into Hy-Fi router.

  • Page 8: Application 2 - Expand Wi-Fi Network

    Application 2 – Expand Wi-Fi Network To extend wireless AP coverage in different room or floor, user can place the Hy-Fi HD Boosters near the mobile devices such as iPad, Tablet, Smartphone and Notebook. The Hy-Fi HD Booster will turn itself into Hy-Fi extender. User can deploy multiple Hy-Fi extenders, using a single network name for all devices to eliminate the need to switch from one to one while moving around the house.

  • Page 9: Remove Device From An Existing Network Group

    *NOTE: Put the Devices side by side will be more convenient during the setting procedure. After network group is set, the Devices can be deployed anywhere at home. Step I: Clear Group Attribute Clear the original network group of device B by pressing its GROUP button more than 10 seconds until all LED lights simultaneously turns off and on once.

  • Page 10: Create Additional Encrypted Network

    Create Additional Encrypted Network If you want to create additional private network for your powerline devices that co-existence with your existing powerline private network group, please repeat the Step 1 & 2 to generate new private network group for selected powerline devices. P.S.

  • Page 11: Advanced Wi-Fi Settings Via Web Browser

    5. Advanced Wi-Fi Settings via WEB Browser Getting Started To set up advanced Wi-Fi features such as SSID Default username: root or password, please connect to Hy-Fi HD Booster Default password: root via Ethernet or wireless connection, and login to the setting page through web browser.
  • Page 12 Go to "Settings" - "Wi-Fi" - "Selected SSID" - "Advanced settings", then click on "Static" to enter IP address such as 192.168.1.XXX. (XXX can be set from 1-128) and Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Go to "Settings" - "Wi-Fi" - press & hold "Selected SSID"...

  • Page 13: Login To Setting Page

    Log in to the Setting Page Step 1 Step2 Open the Web browser and type in When see the login window enter "root" IP address 192.168.1.2 in both user name and password fields. (the IP of this device). Note: you can change user name and password in Administration tab.

  • Page 14: Home

    Home Configuration details for Home section are explained as the following. Select Language Currently English is only the available option in the language setting. Setup Wizard The setup Wizard helps you to set up the device with minimum required settings. On the left panel click ‘SETUP WIZARD’...
  • Page 15 Operation Mode This device supports five operation modes for the IP network. Click to select one from the following options and then click Apply button. AP Mode The device acts as Wireless Access Point (AP) for wireless clients and provides connections to Ethernet and PLC.
  • Page 16 WDS + AP Mode This mode combines WDS mode with AP mode, and it not only allows WDS connections but also that the wireless clients can survey and associate to the device. WDS Mode WDS is used to create a network of APs that can be used as a single “virtual” AP. The device forwards the packets to another AP with WDS function.

  • Page 17: Hy-Fi Networking Settings

    Hy-Fi Networking Settings Hybrid Network Setting 5.4.1.1. Hybrid Auto Configuration Hybrid Auto Configuration is enabled by default. Under this mode, devices automatically configure themselves into an Hy-Fi Router(HR), Hy-Fi Client(HC) or Hy-Fi Range Extender (HRE) depending on network topology. Please refer to Figure 5-1 for this Hybrid Auto Configuration setting.
  • Page 18 HC status remains. Figure 5-1: Hybrid Auto Configuration - Enable 5.4.1.2 Hybrid Manual Configuration You can also assign the device as an HR, HC or HRE manually when Hybrid Auto Configuration mode is disabled by setting Hybrid Auto Configuration to Disable. Please refer to Figure 5-2 for the setting.
  • Page 19 Figure 5-4: Basic Wireless Settings Figure 5-5: Wireless Security/Encryption Settings Figure 5-6: Powerline Settings 2. If the Hybrid Client option is selected, after clicking Next, you will be asked to do the following configurations as shown from Figure 5-7 to Figure 5-8. Once done, by clicking Finish, it will take around 40 seconds to reboot the device.
  • Page 20 3. If the Hybrid Range Extender option is selected, after clicking Next, you will be asked to do the following configurations as shown from Figure 5-9 to Figure 5-11. Once done, by clicking Finish, it will take around 40 seconds to reboot the device. Figure 5-9: IEEE 1905.1 Security Settings Figure 5-10: LAN Settings Figure 5-11: Powerline Settings...
  • Page 21 5.4.3 Hy-Fi Auto-Configuration This feature, enabled by default, automatically conveys IEEE 802.11 parameters from a registrar to an AP enrollee to set up the initial configuration or renew an existing configuration of an IEEE 802.11 interface. IEEE 1905.1 AP Auto-Configuration is used to automatically configure multiple APs to share a single configuration (i.e.

  • Page 22: Internet Settings

    Internet Settings 5.5.1 LAN (Local Area Network Settings) LAN setup Item Description IP Address The Internet Protocol (IP) address. Subnet mask The number used to identify the IP subnet network. Hybrid Auto-Configuration will run a DHCP client on all devices – that will override the manual IP settings.

  • Page 23: Wireless Settings

    Wireless Settings 5.6.1 Basic (Basic Wireless Settings) Wireless Network Item Description Radio On/Off Click to enable/disable wireless function. Selectable Dual Band. Network Mode The available options are 11a,11b,11g,11a/n HT20,11a/n HT40,11a/n HT40,11g/n HT20,11g/n HT40,11g/n HT40. The SSID is a unique identifier that wireless networking devices use Network Name in order to establish and maintain wireless connectivity.
  • Page 24 can choose the interval between “Long” and “Short”. This option affects the Phy data rate of radio. Please refer to the table below. It is Modulation Coding Scheme. The available options are “Auto, 0, 1-7”. It changes the modulation of this device and effect the maximum Phy data rate.
  • Page 25 You can change the value from 1 to 255. The AP will check the buffered data according to this value. For example, selecting “1” means to check the buffered data at every beacon. Default: Disable. It is a performance parameter for 802.11 b/g mode and not supported by some of very early stage of 802.11b station Short Preamble cards.
  • Page 26 OPEN SHARED Default Key ID, WEP Keys 1/2/3/4 WEPAUTO WPA/WPA2 PSK TKIP, AES, Pass Phrase, Key Renewal Interval (Pre-Shared Key) TKIP/AES WPA/WPA2 Enterprise TKIP, AES, Radius Server: TKIP/AES IP Address, Port, Shared Secret, Session Timeout WEP Encryption Setting Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) is implemented in this device to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless network.
  • Page 27 WPA Authentication This device supports six WPA modes including WPA-PSK (pre-shared key), WPA, WPA2-PSK, WPA2 and additional WPA/WPA2 PSK and WPA/WPA2 mixed mode. For individual and residential user, it is recommended to select WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK to encrypt the link without additional RADIUS server. This mode requires only an access point and client station that supports WPA-PSK.
  • Page 28 5.6.4 WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) This function helps establish the Wi-Fi security. WPS modes include PIN (Personal Identification Number) and PBC (Push Button Configuration). Before starting the WPS process, the WLAN security must be set up. Please first set up Security Mode with one value from the options of WPAPSK, WPA2PSK, WPA/WPA2PSK and then start the WPS process.
  • Page 29 PBC: PBC can be done through either the Web UI or the physical WPS button. Press the physical WPS buttons both from the client and the AP to start and complete the WPS process. Or from both client’s Web UI and AP’s Web UI, you select WPS mode PBC and then click Apply to start and complete the WPS process.
  • Page 30 5.6.5 Station list The list shows the associated clients. 5.6.6 Site Survey (AP Mode Site Survey) Site survey shows information of available APs around and you may choose one AP from the list to make connection. 5.6.7 MAC Filter MAC filtering allows the user to either limit specific MAC addresses from associating with the AP, or specifically indicates which MAC addresses can associate with the AP.
  • Page 31 5.6.8 AP Clone With this function, while not in HyFi mode, the security configuration (i.e. SSID, pass phrase) from a source AP will be copied and configured automatically on the target client – an AP or a client, helping to establish the Wi-Fi security on the target client. AP Clone can be done through either the Web UI or the physical WPS button.

  • Page 32: Administration

    Administration 5.7.1 Management (System Management) Administrator Settings Item Description Account Enter the name for login. The default name is “root”. Password Enter the password for login. The default password is “root”. Confirm Password Enter the password again 5.7.2 Upgrade firmware This page provides the firmware upgrade function.
  • Page 33 5.7.4 Status The page shows system status information.
  • Page 34 5.7.5 Statistics Administrator Settings Item Description Memory total This is the total memory size for this device. Memory left This displays the available memory size. All interfaces The “Rx Packet”, “Rx Byte”, “Tx Packet” and “Tx Byte” show the status of all interfaces, including “Ethernet and Wireless”.

  • Page 35: Channel Number

    Channel Number 5.8.1 The following table lists the available frequencies (in MHz) for the 2.4 GHz radio. Channel No. Frequency Region Domain 2412 Americas, Taiwan, EMEA, Japan, Australia and China 2417 Americas, Taiwan, EMEA, Japan, Australia and China 2422 Americas, Taiwan, EMEA, Japan, Australia and China 2427 Americas, Taiwan, EMEA, Japan, Australia and China 2432...
  • Page 36 5.8.2 The following table lists the available frequencies (in MHz) for the 5 GHz radio. 802.11a (20MHz) Channel Frequency United States Germany France 5180 5200 5220 5240 5745 5760 5785 5805 5825 802.11a (40MHz) Channel Frequency United States Germany France 5190 5230 5755...

  • Page 37: Enhance Plc Performance

    Enhance PLC Performance While Powerline device delivers data over the existing electrical wiring in the house, the actual performance may be affected by electrical noises or the length of the wiring. To improve PLC performance, please refer to below recommendations while placing the Powerline device.
  • Page 38 Connection via Power Strip If user intends to connect the PLC device via power strip, please follow below reference for better performance: Make sure the power strip does not support a noise filter or a surge protector. Electrical Interference Some household appliances may produce noise emission. If noise emission is spread over the electrical wiring it will affect PLC performance in the house.

  • Page 39: Specifications

    Specifications 500Mbps Powerline Ethernet Bridge PLC: IEEE 1901 and HomePlug AV compliant Supported Protocols Co-existence with HomePlug 1.0 nodes PHY Rate: up to 500Mbps over powerline Data Transfer Rate TCP Rate: up to 95Mbps UDP Rate: up to 95Mbps Support 2 MHz to 68 MHz operating frequency Frequency Band 128-bit AES Encryption with key management for secure powerline Security...
  • Page 40 RF Power: Standard Data Rate IEEE 802.11a 6 Mbps 19 dBm IEEE 802.11b 11 Mps 17 dBm IEEE 802.11g 6 Mbps 17 dBm IEEE 802.11gn HT20 MCS0 18 dBm HT20 MCS7 14 dBm HT40 MCS0 17 dBm HT40 MCS7 14 dBm HT20 MCS8 21 dBm WLAN transceiver...
  • Page 41 Sensitivity: The following table shows limit dBm values and all test results fall within the limits. Standard Data Rate Test Limit IEEE 802.11a 6 Mbps -84 dBm 54 Mbps -70 dBm IEEE 802.11b 11 Mbps -80 dBm IEEE 802.11g 6 Mbps -84 dBm 54 Mbps -70 dBm...
  • Page 42 Other System Specifications 1000BASE-T Ethernet RJ-45 port * 1 Ethernet Interface Built-in AC Pass-through Operating: 0~40 ℃ Operating Temperature Operating: 10~85% Non­Condensing Relative Humidity Storage: 5~90% Non­Condensing Power Supply 100 ~ 240 VAC 50/60Hz Electric Plug Type Available for Type B, E, F Dimension POWER (Green) PLC status (Green)
  • Page 43 • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
  • Page 44 Radiation Exposure Statement:  This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled  environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm  between the radiator & your body.  Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie Canada applicables aux appareils radio  exempts de licence. L’exploitation est autorisée  aux deux conditions suivantes : (1) l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur  de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi, même si le brouillage est  susceptible d’en compromettre le fonctionnement.  Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un  environnement non contrôlé. Cet équipement doit être installé et utilisé avec un minimum de 20  cm de distance entre la source de rayonnement et votre corps.    For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of  other channels is not possible.    Pour les produits disponibles aux états‐Unis / Canada du marché, seul le canal 1 à 11 peuvent être  exploités. Sélection d’autres canaux n’est paspossible.    This device and it’s antennas(s) must not be co‐located or operating in conjunction with any other  antenna or transmitter except in accordance with IC multi‐transmitter product procedures.  Cet appareil et son antenne (s) ne doit pas être co‐localisés ou fonctionnement en association avec  une autre antenne ou transmetteur.    The device for the band 5150‐5250 MHz is only for indoor usage to reduce potential for harmful  interference to co‐channel mobile satellite systems.  les dispositifs fonctionnant dans la bande 5150‐5250 MHz sont réservés uniquement pour une  utilisation à l’intérieur afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de  satellites mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux; ...

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