G.hn Powerline Overview ......................9 Una Package Contents ......................12 Una Single Unit ........................12 Una Interfaces...........................14 Una LED Status Overview ......................16 Creating a Meshed Wi-Fi Network with UNA ................18 Hardware Installation and Setup ....................20 Internet Router Connection ....................20 Remote Una Placement ......................20 Pairing Una’s ..........................21 Wi-Fi Set-up and Initialization ....................22...
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Una Suddenly Stops Working ....................41 Contact Technical Support ....................41 Powerline Network Optimization ....................43 Quick Tips ..........................43 Optimizing Network Performance ..................43 Technical Specifications ......................45 The information contained within this document is confidential and cannot be reproduced or shared without the approval of Extollo Communications.
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Introduction The information contained within this document is confidential and cannot be reproduced or shared without the approval of Extollo Communications.
Una combines Wi-Fi and Powerline technologies to create a self-contained meshed Wi-Fi system. One Una acts as a gateway and connects to the Internet router via the Ethernet connection. Plug other Una’s directly into electrical outlets in areas of the home or remote buildings/workshops that have poor or no Wi-Fi coverage to resolve Wi-Fi dead zones.
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Product Overview The information contained within this document is confidential and cannot be reproduced or shared without the approval of Extollo Communications.
This results in greater coverage, faster speeds and a more reliable connection. Una’s Mesh Wi-Fi system consist of two or more Una’s (typically 1 x Una per floor) that work together in order to blanket your house in Wi-Fi. Una’s meshed Wi-Fi system creates a new Wi- Fi network, separate from your current router’s Wi-Fi.
The Una designated as CAP, receives statistical information from other Una’s on the network. The SON algorithms analyze the information and the output, namely the values of specific parameters, are then passed on to Una’s either on a periodic basis or when needed to ensure the meshed Wi-Fi network is optimized.
MIMO increases the number of transmission paths across the power lines. Two, line drivers and receivers enable Una’s to simultaneously transmit on two of the three electrical power line wires; Phase, Neutral and Ground. Una’s MIMO paths consist of: Phase-Neutral or Phase-Ground.
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DM. The DM further forwards the signals to the corresponding Powerline addressee within the domain which in turn forwards the signals to the Wi-Fi or Ethernet interfaces. The information contained within this document is confidential and cannot be reproduced or shared without the approval of Extollo Communications.
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Unpack The information contained within this document is confidential and cannot be reproduced or shared without the approval of Extollo Communications.
Una Package Contents Una comes as a single unit. 1 x Una, 1 x 6ft Ethernet cable and a quick start guide. Una Single Unit The information contained within this document is confidential and cannot be reproduced or shared without the approval of Extollo Communications.
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Interfaces The information contained within this document is confidential and cannot be reproduced or shared without the approval of Extollo Communications.
2. Powerline LED The Powerline LED indicates whether Una is pared and part of the Powerline network. 3. Ethernet LED The Ethernet LED shows the status of the Ethernet connection between Una and the attached device. 4. Wi-Fi LED The Wi-Fi LED indicates whether Una’s wireless is enabled or disabled.
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LED Overview The information contained within this document is confidential and cannot be reproduced or shared without the approval of Extollo Communications.
Boot - Up green and then the Powerline and Wi-Fi LED’s turn amber once the process is completed, approximately 90 seconds. The information contained within this document is confidential and cannot be reproduced or shared without the approval of Extollo Communications.
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Creating a Network The information contained within this document is confidential and cannot be reproduced or shared without the approval of Extollo Communications.
Wi-Fi duties. The first step in setting up Una’s meshed Wi-Fi system is to connect one Una to your existing Internet router using an Ethernet cable and plugging Una directly into an electrical outlet. Plug the other Una’s into electrical outlets in areas of the home or remote buildings/workshops that require...
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Installation Setup The information contained within this document is confidential and cannot be reproduced or shared without the approval of Extollo Communications.
2. Connected the other end of the Ethernet cable to Una. 3. Plug Una directly into an electrical outlet. 4. The Powerline, Ethernet and Wi-Fi LED’s on Una will be green and then turn off during the boot-up period. 5. The Powerline and Wi-Fi LED’s will go amber and the Ethernet LED will be green once Una has finished its boot-up process –...
Internet router, it then becomes the domain master and CAP. Pairing Una’s 1. Press and hold the pairing button for 3 to 5 seconds on the Una that is connected to the Internet router first until the Powerline LED starts to blink – release the pairing button.
After pairing the Una’s Powerline backhaul network, the next step is to configure the Wi-Fi network name (SSID) and password for the meshed Wi-Fi network. Step 1 Turn off and or disable the Wi-Fi on your internet router. Una’s work in conjunction with your existing router, only taking over your router's Wi-Fi duties. Step 2 Use a computer, smartphone, or tablet to search and connect to one of the temporary Wi-Fi network names of Guide_xxxxxxxx (x = a digit).
Powerline LED starts to blink – release the pairing button. 2. Press and hold the pairing button for 3 to 5 seconds on the new Una that is being added to the meshed Wi-Fi network until the Powerline LED starts to blink – release the pairing button.
Wi-Fi parameters (SSID & Password). Pairing Tip The easiest way to pair Una’s without having to run all-over the house is to plug them into a power bar that has multiple electrical outlets. 1. Plug the Una’s into the power bar.
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Logging In The information contained within this document is confidential and cannot be reproduced or shared without the approval of Extollo Communications.
IP address from the Internet router. To access the web GUI on Una, the IP address that was assigned to Una is required. To determined what IP address was assigned to a Una, log into the Internet router and see what devices are connected and their associated IP address.
Use the IP address that was assigned to Una to access the GUI. 1. Launch an Internet web browser from a computer, smartphone, or tablet. 2. In the web browser bar, type the IP address that was assigned to Una. 3. The following login window is displayed.
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Manage Settings The information contained within this document is confidential and cannot be reproduced or shared without the approval of Extollo Communications.
Provides a topology overview of all Unas within the meshed Wi-Fi network. IP Address IP address of the Internet router that the CAP Una is connected to via the Ethernet cable. Centralized Access Point (CAP) Una Una designated as the CAP. The CAP Una is the SON network manager for the meshed Wi- Fi network.
Remote Una’s Remote Una’s identified by their serial numbers. Devices Tab Displays all the Una’s within the meshed Wi-Fi network. It also provides the serial number, MAC address and the number of clients connected to each Una. 1. Type Type and number of devices in the meshed Wi-Fi network.
The amount of data transmitted and received in Bytes. 8. Client(s) MAC address of Wi-Fi devices connected to the selected Una and the amount of time it has been connected. The information contained within this document is confidential and cannot be reproduced...
Serial number of the Una that the client is connected to. 2. MAC MAC address of the of the client. 3. Online Time The amount of time that the client has been connected to Una. 4. RSSI (dBm) Wi-Fi signal strength between the client and Una. RSSI Value...
Client. 1. MAC MAC address of the of the Client. 2. Online Time The amount of time the client has been connected to Una. 3. RxRate The Wi-Fi receive rate in Mbps between the client and Una. 4. TxRate The Wi-Fi transmit rate inMbps between the client and Una.
Configure Tab The Configure Tab setting is used to change the name and password of the Una meshed Wi-Fi network. 1. SSID Service Set Identifier (SSID) is commonly referred to as the Wi-Fi network name. Enter the name of the wireless network to be created.
1. If a newer version of software is available for Una, a check mark will appear in the “Upgradeable” column indicating that there is a newer version of software available. 2. Select the Una that is to be upgraded. To select all Una’s, select the top box in the header which automatically selects all Una’s.
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5. A pop-up window will be presented. Select “OK” to continue the upgrade procedure. 6. The “Speed” column will indicate the completion rate of the software download. The information contained within this document is confidential and cannot be reproduced or shared without the approval of Extollo Communications.
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7. The upgrade is complete when the “Information” column states “upgrade success”. 8. The upgraded Una will reboot and load the updated software. 9. The “Software Version” column show all the software versions for each Una on the meshed Wi-Fi network.
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Factory Default The information contained within this document is confidential and cannot be reproduced or shared without the approval of Extollo Communications.
Restoring Una to Factory Default This section describes the process to restore Una to its factory default settings. Performing this process erases all settings that have been configured on Una. 1. Hold the Pairing button down for more than 20 seconds until the Powerline, Ethernet and Wi-Fi LEDs turn on.
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Troubleshooting The information contained within this document is confidential and cannot be reproduced or shared without the approval of Extollo Communications.
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• Make sure there is power to the electrical outlet and it’s working properly. • Ensure Una is not plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector. Power LED is Off: • Make sure there is power supplied to the electrical outlet.
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Powerline Optimization The information contained within this document is confidential and cannot be reproduced or shared without the approval of Extollo Communications.
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The distance between electrical sockets shouldn’t be a problem in most homes, but the age of the electrical wiring may affect performance in some older homes. There are a few things to bear in mind if you want to get the best performance from your Una meshed Wi-Fi network.
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Specifications The information contained within this document is confidential and cannot be reproduced or shared without the approval of Extollo Communications.
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H 4.7” x W 2.5” x D 1.7” (120mm x 65mm x 43mm) cUL 60950 & UL 2043 FCC Part 15 Class B Regulatory Compliance CE IEC 60950-1 RoHS The information contained within this document is confidential and cannot be reproduced or shared without the approval of Extollo Communications.
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