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Page 1: Bipac 2073
BiPAC 2073 HomePlug AV 200 Ethernet Adapter BiPAC 2074 HomePlug AV 200 Ethernet Bridge with AC Pass-Through User Manual Last revised Apr 2009... - Page 2 Do not use the adapter in high humidity or high temperature environment. Do not open or repair the case yourself. Avoid using this product and all its accesories outdoor. Place the adapter on a stable surface. Only “HomePlug AV” compliant Powerline Communication (PLC) adapter for remote access is necessary.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction ... 1 Specifications ... 2 Features ... 3 Chapter 2: Installing the Router ... 4 Package Contents ... 4 BiPAC 2073 ...4 BiPAC 2074 ...4 Device Overview ... 6 Hardware Installation ... 8 Connecting the HomePlug Adapter ... 10 Power Connection ...10... - Page 4 Diagnostic Tab ...33 QoS Tab ...35 Firmware Download Tab ...36 About Tab ...37 Firmware Upgrade ...38 Chapter 5: Troubleshooting ... 43 Appendix: Product Support & Contact ... 44...
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Page 5: Chapter 1: Product
Chapter 1: Product Introduction BiPAC HomePlug AV 200 is a networking device that utilizes the existing wiring system as a path to transmit data signal through the inter-conversion between digital and analog signal. With this functionality, HomePlug AV devices can be plugged into an AC outlet to draw power and at the same time establishing a network connection between two or more Ethernet devices. -
Page 6: Specifications
Specifications Protocol Standard Transmission Speed Optimal Coverage Range 300M Modulation Frequency Band Security Device Port Operating System Power Supplier Physical Interface Power Saving Operating Temperature / Humidity TDMA, CSMA/CA Ethernet specification: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3u, Auto MDI/MDIX 200Mbps Supports OFDM - 1155 carriers,1024 / 256 / 64QAM, QPSK, BPSK and ROBO 2MHz ~ 30MHz... -
Page 7: Features
Features Physical layer data rate up to 200Mbps over existing Powerline. Uses powerline technology that takes advantage of the unused bandwidth of the electrical wiring in the home. Ideal for Triple Play applications such as IPTV, VoIP telephony and high-speed Internet access. -
Page 8: Chapter 2: Installing The Router
Chapter 2: Installing the Router Package Contents BiPAC 2073 • BiPAC 2073 HomePlug AV 200 Ethernet Adapter • Quick Start Guide • CD (containing user manual and QSG) • Ethernet (CAT-5 LAN) cable BiPAC 2074 • BiPAC 2074 HomePlug AV 200 Ethernet Bridge with AC Pass Through •... -
Page 10: Device Overview
Device Overview BiPAC 2073 The Description of each labeled part is described in the table below. AC Outlet / AC Pass- Filtered AC Pass-through available for electrical devices with Input: thru (only available in 100~240V AC, 50~60Hz, 6Amp (Maximum). BiPAC 2074) 1.0 DET LED... - Page 11 The Rear Side and Look After Installing with Clip (BiPAC 2073) Clip Socket: Install the clip into this socket...
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Page 12: Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation Refer to the following diagrams and direction to install the clip with BiPAC 2073: Example 1: EU clip. • Please check the lock instruction on your clip. • If you got the “Triangle Lock”, refer to right diagram. - Page 13 Example 2: UK clip. • Please check the lock instruction on your clip. • If you got the “Circle Lock”, refer to right diagram.
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Page 14: Connecting The Homeplug Adapter
Connecting the HomePlug Adapter It is easy to connect the device simply by performing the following instructions: Power Connection BiPAC 2073 Plug the Homeplug AV 200 Ethernet Adapter into the wall outlet/socket. BiPAC 2074 Plug the embedded AC power cable to the wall outlet/socket. -
Page 15: Lan Connection
LAN Connection Connect the supplied RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on HomePlug AV 200 Ethernet bridge/adapter and the other side to the device’s Ethernet interface. -
Page 16: Ac Pass-Through Connection
AC Pass-Through Connection BiPAC 2074 only To plug IT electrical devices (e.g. ADSL router, Set-to-box, notebook..) into the built-in AC pass- through with an embedded low-pass filter to prevent electrical noise from interfering on your powering network. -
Page 17: Networking Setup
Refer to the following steps: Connect a network cable to the adapter or bridge and then plug the device into a power socket. BiPAC 2073 Then connect the device to a PC, modem, router or set-top-box. BiPAC 2073 Create a secure network by a simply push off the network SYNC button. -
Page 18: Setup Utility
Setup Utility After you complete the hardware installation, insert the CD-ROM to the CD-ROM drive to perform Setup Utility for network configuration. The Setup Utility will auto-run. Follow the step-by-step configuration wizard, the utility will guide you complete the basic network configuration. See Utility Installation section. -
Page 19: Quick Start (Setup Powerline Network)
Quick Start (Setup Powerline Network) Push Button usage Sync Button is used to add a HomePlug device to a Powerline network or enable it to join a network by pressing the Sync Button of the device to turn it into Broadcast state or Join state. There are 3 types of Sync Button trigger states: Broadcast State: Enable BiPAC HomePlug AV device to provide information for another BiPAC HomePlug AV device to join its powerline network group (works even if it is the only... - Page 20 Press the Sync Button of device A for 1~3 seconds to turn it into Join State, you should find the Power LED blinks steadily signifying it is in Join state. Wait for the devices to boot again and when the PLC LEDs of both devices lit steadily, you will now have device A joined with the BC network group.
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Page 21: Powerline Network Illustration
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Page 22: Chapter 3: Installation
Chapter 3: Installation Utility Installation Place the BiPAC HomePlug AV 200 Utility auto-installation CD into your CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive and click on Utility for Easy Installation. If you have not installed Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, click on Install Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 to install this program first before installing BiPAC HomePlug AV 200 Utility. If you have already had Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 installed, please click on Install the utility for Windows (32-bit / 64-bit) and proceed to the section on Utility... -
Page 23: Microsoft .Net Framework 2.0 Installation
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 Installation After clicking on Install Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, the Net Framework 2.0 installation wizard will be displayed. Click Next to proceed with the installation. Check the Agreement acceptance box then press Install to start the installation. When the installation is complete, click Finish to exit. -
Page 25: Bipac Homeplug Av 200 Utility Installation
BiPAC HomePlug AV 200 Utility Installation After clicking on Install the utility for Windows (32-bit / 64-bit), the installation wizard will ap- pear. Click Next. 2. You may define the location of the installation folder using the Browser, however it is highly recommended that you use the default location. - Page 26 3. Press Next to confirm and start the installation.
- Page 27 4. While the utility installlation is in progress, the system will automatically prompt you to install the WinPcap program in a separate window pop-up. Install this program in order for the utility to work well. 5. When the WinPcap installation window pops up, click Next to proceed with the installation.
- Page 28 6. Click on Next to proceed to the next step. 7. Read through the license agreement then click on I Agree button to accept the agreement term and to continue the installation.
- Page 29 8. When the WinPcap installation is done, click on Finish to close the window.
- Page 30 9. When the WinPcap installation is done, you will have also completed the BiPAC HomePlug AV 200 Utility installation as well. You may now click on the close button of the Utility installation window to finish the process.
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Page 31: Chapter 4: Configuration
Chapter 4: Configuration Accessing BiPAC HomePlug AV 200 Utility Once the BiPAC HomePlug AV 200 Utility Setup Wizard is installed, a shortcut will appear on the desktop. You can start the BiPAC HomePlug AV Utility by double clicking on the shortcut, or go through “start”→... -
Page 32: Bipac Homeplug Av Utility
BiPAC HomePlug AV Utility Billion BiPAC HomePlug AV Utility consists of 6 screens accessed through 6 panel tabs. The 6 panels are Main, Privacy, Diagnostics, QoS, Firmware Download and About located on the top left corner of the program for configuration convenience. Main Tab The Main Tab screen lists all the powerline devices that are connected to the host computer when the utility is running. - Page 33 The Network type (Public or Private) is also displayed based on the network status of the local device. The scan status option is displayed on the top right corner above the Remote devices panel showing whether the Autoscan function is turned ON or OFF. The following information is displayed for all devices that appear in the lower panel: Device Name: Show the default device name.
- Page 34 Password Setup Instructions: This feature grants users the access level to change the Private Network Name of both the local & the remote HomePlug devices. Password is required if one is to change the Private Network Name of each devices within the powerline network in order for all devices to be able to communicate & synchronize with each other within the network.
- Page 35 If the password entered is not recognized or unacceptable, an error message box will pop up prompting user to change the password. Click OK then re-enter the password again. If the password entered is correct, you will see that the password will be displayed next to the device.
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Page 36: Privacy Tab
Privacy Tab Privacy Tab allows user the convenience to manage the security of the private powerline network. In addition, user can also uitlize this feature to add a new HomePlug device to the private network instead of manually adding the device using its sync button. In order to add devices to the network through the utility GUI, Private Network Name of each device is required to be the same with the local device. -
Page 37: Diagnostic Tab
Diagnostic Tab The Diagnostics Tab screen shows System information and a history of all remote devices seen over a period of time. This screen is available for OEM/ODM Customization. The Upper panel shows technical data concerning software and hardware present on the host computer which were used for communication via HomePlug device on the Powerline network. - Page 38 The Lower panel contains a history of all remote devices seen on the computer over a certain period of time. All devices that were on the powerline network are listed here along with a few other parameters. Devices that are active on the current logical network will show a transfer rate in the Rate column;...
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Page 39: Qos Tab
QoS Tab This function allows user the flexibility to manage the bandwidth usage for each HomePlug device. The higher the QoS priority the more bandwidth usage is allocated to that particular device. To set the QoS priority of each device: Click to select the device that you want to set its QoS priority. -
Page 40: Firmware Download Tab
Firmware Download Tab This function gives users the convenience to download the free bundled Firmware Upgrade tool from Billion website. Thus, with this feature, users can always keep their PLC Utility updated with the latest firmware. To Download the Free Bundled Firmware Upgrade Tool Click on the Download Page button, you will automatically link to the Firmware Upgrade Tool webpage on Billion website. -
Page 41: About Tab
About Tab The About screen shows the software version. Under the Preferences panel, user can check the AutoScan box to turn on the Auto Scan function or check off the box to turn off the Auto Scan function. -
Page 42: Firmware Upgrade
Firmware Upgrade Firmware upgrade allows users to keep their HomePlug Utility application to the most updated feature. This firmware upgrade tool is designed to provide user the most user friendly application that makes firmware upgrade process easy and fast. Firmware Upgrade Instructions: Download the firmware upgrade tool (.zip file) from Billion website then unzip the file. - Page 43 3. When the upgrade tool initiates, it will prompt you to install Framework 2.0 if you have not had one installed to your computer. 4. But if you already have Framework 2.0 in your computer. You can directly click on the “YES, I Already Have the Framework 2.0”...
- Page 44 7. When the firmware upgrade application starts, it will automatically scan for all available LAN cards on the computer and the HomePlug devices connected to it. 8. Once detected, a list of both local and remote HomePlug devices found within a powerline network will be displayed on the “Selected Device”...
- Page 45 9. If there is no device detected, a warning will pop up to signify for possible disconnection of your device or its cable. Click OK and then reconnect your devices and its cables. You may choose to restart the firmware upgrade application again for auto device detect or you may choose the LAN card that is connected to your HomePlug device manually.
- Page 46 11. When the device has been selected, press the Firmware Upgrade button to start the upgrading process. 12. When upgrading is finished, the new firmware version will be displayed in the Current Firmware column.
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Page 47: Chapter 5: Troubleshooting
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting If your router is not functioning properly, please refer to the suggested solutions provided in this chapter. If your problems persist or the suggested solutions do not meet your needs, please kindly contact your service provider or Billion for support. Problems with the device Problem I can not start my HomePlug device. -
Page 48: Appendix: Product Support & Contact
Appendix: Product Support & Contact If you come across any problems please contact the dealer from where you purchased your product. Contact Billion Worldwide: http://www.billion.com Billion Product Registration Billion is committed to before and after sales customer services. You will get the most out of your Billion’s products after registration.