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- Page 1 PlugLink-ETH-500 User’s Guide PL9670-Q2 QUICKFIND LOCATOR Contact Information Getting Help Table of Contents Installation 66-0376-01Rev.001...
- Page 2 Asoka USA Corporation. Asoka USA Corporation reserves the right to make changes to this user’s guide at any time without notice and assumes no responsibility for its use. Asoka USA products and services can only be ordered under the terms and conditions of Asoka USA Corporation's applicable agreements.
- Page 3 Contact Information For more information about the PlugLink-ETH-500 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 (408) 550-8167. Voice mail is available during non-business hours.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
Viewing the Device Information (Profile) ..............12 Changing your device Name and Network Encryption Key (NEK) ....... 13 DEVICE NETWORK ENCRYPTION KEY (NEK) ………………………………………………………..16 Resetting and Upgrading the PlugLink-ETH-500 ............20 Prioritizing the Network Traffic ................21 Viewing the Network Statistics screen ..............22 Viewing the Link screen .................. -
Page 5: Simple Installation
This adapter allows you to network your home or office by plugging directly into an electrical outlet. With your PlugLink-ETH-500, you can easily share your high-speed Internet, mp3s, video, and gaming throughout the home or office. This manual describes how to connect your PlugLink-ETH-500 to a PC or cable/DSL Router. Package Contents... -
Page 6: Simple Connection (Peer To Peer)
To share a simple connection between computers, attach one PL9670-Q2 device to each computer. NOTE: Do not connect the PlugLink-ETH-500 into a power strip, extension cord, un-interruptible power supply (UPS), or surge protector. This may prevent the unit from working properly or degrade the network performance. -
Page 7: Other Connections
on the same PLC (Powerline Communication) network.” Finding a Suitable Location Find a suitable location to install your PlugLink-ETH-500 . Where you install the units can affect their performance. Find a location that is: Acceptable temperature and humidity ranges. -
Page 8: Advanced Configuration (Expert Users Only)
(Expert Users Only) This chapter provides information on installing and setting up the PlugLink-ETH-500. NOTE: Do not connect the PlugLink-ETH-500 into a power strip, extension cord, un-interruptible power supply (UPS), or surge protector. This may prevent the unit from working properly or degrade the network performance. - Page 9 3. In the Start screen, click Install Driver to start the installation. 4. In the Welcome screen of the screen of the wizard, click Next to begin the installation. 9 of 38...
- Page 10 5. Read the End User Software License Agreement, and if you agree, click the Agree button to continue the installation. 6. To change the name of the PlugLink AV unit, select Yes, and enter a name in the text field. Otherwise, select No. Click Next to advance to the next screen. 10 of 38...
- Page 11 7. Select the location where you want to install the drivers and software and click the Install button. 8. When the installation of the PlugLink drivers and software is complete, you can use Power Manager Utility for advanced configuration of your PL9672 unit. Click Finish to finish the installation wizard.
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Page 12: Network Management
The PlugLink Power Manager utility software allows you to manually configure a PlugLink HD AV Adapter that is directly connected to your Personal Computer or to any PlugLink Adapters that are remotely residing on your PlugLink Home network. NOTE: The Power Manager Utility software is for all Asoka PlugLink devices. ... -
Page 13: Changing Your Device Name And Network Encryption Key (Nek)
Profile Screen Changing your device Name and Network Encryption Key (NEK) Use the Device(s) Screen to change your local and remote device name, also to change your local and remote device Network Encryption Key (NEK) (also known as the Network Password). Device(s) Screen 13 of 38... - Page 14 DEVICE NAME Changing your local device name: 1. Connect your PlugLink adapter to your PC. For instructions on how to connect your PlugLink to your PC, please refer to page 7 (Installing the Hardware). 2. Run the PlugLink Power Manager software. If you have not installed the PlugLink Power Manager software onto a PC, please refer to page 8 (Installing the Software).
- Page 15 Changing your remote device name: 1. Connect your PC to one of your PlugLink adapters. For instructions on how to connect your PlugLink to your PC, please refer to page 7 (Installing the Hardware). 2. Run the PlugLink Power Manager software. If you have not installed the PlugLink Power Manager software onto a PC, please refer to page 8 (Installing the Software).
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Page 16: Device Network Encryption Key (Nek)
Only those devices encrypted with the same domain name or work group, will have access to your Powerline Network. All Asoka PlugLink adapters are encrypted with the same default Network Encryption Key. The default Network Encryption Key is: HomePlugAV. - Page 17 5. Select your local device, by clicking on the first device MAC Address from the list. Make sure that the device selected is highlighted in yellow. IMPORTANT: You must check the box to the left of the Device Name. 6. Enter the new Network Encryption Key (NEK) in the New Network Password field.
- Page 18 Changing your remote device Network Encryption Key (NEK): WARNING: If you change your remote device Network Encryption Key (Network Password) your remote device will no longer be able to communicated with all your other PlugLink adapters. You must change the Network encryption key on all your PlugLink adapters to the new Network Encryption Key in order for them to communicate.
- Page 19 8. If the new Network Password was accepted, the message “Network Encryption Key is successfully changed. The utility will now scan the Powerline network” will appear. 9. Congratulations, you have successfully changed your local device Network Password. Changing your remote device Network Encryption Key (NEK) 19 of 38...
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Page 20: Resetting And Upgrading The Pluglink-Eth-500
Reset (Reboot) your PlugLink-ETH-500 Upgrade the Firmware How to reset your PlugLink-ETH-500 to its Factory Defaults, reboot and Upgrade the firmware. 1. Connect your PC to one of your PlugLink adapters. For instructions on how to connect your PlugLink to your PC, please refer to page 7 (Installing the Hardware). -
Page 21: Prioritizing The Network Traffic
Prioritizing the Network Traffic Use the QoS screen to prioritize your traffic through the device. QoS requirements are different for various data types such as streaming video or music, voice and raw data. To provide higher QoS for streaming data, priority levels can be set using tags at the beginning of data frames. -
Page 22: Viewing The Network Statistics Screen
Viewing the Network Statistics screen The Statistics screen shows information on HomePlug packets that are transmitted and received by the devices in your network. To enable this function, click Enable Statistics. The value shown by the Power Manager is a cumulative total of the packet data that was collected from the start of the “Enabled Statistics”... - Page 23 Link Screen; Ethernet Sub-Screen Statistics Sub Screen: Use the Statistics sub screen to view statistical information about your connection between a source device and a specific destination device in your network. Click the Retrieve button to start accumulating the statistical information. Link Screen;...
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Page 24: Viewing The Led Screen
Viewing the LED screen This is the LED Manager tab. It allows you to configure the LED functionality threshold. IMPORTANT: YOU CAN ONLY ENTER WHOLE NUMBERS DIVISIBLE BY 4. Example: 100, 80, 60 (no odd numbers) etc. If you enter a value that is not divisible by 4; then you will get the message: “The value Yellow or Green must divide by 4!”... -
Page 25: Manually Resetting The Firmware And Network Id (Nid)
You can use the buttons on your PlugLink device to reset the firmware back to its factory defaults, and to create or associate your PlugLink-ETH-500 to a randomized Powerline Network. For details on how to use the buttons on your PlugLink adapter, please refer to page 32 of this manual. -
Page 26: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Following are solutions to a few situations you might encounter. If you do not find a solution in this chapter, contact Asoka USA Technical Support by phone at (408) 550- 8173 or through email at support@asokatech.com. Symptom: I can't connect to anything and there are no lights activated on my PL9670- Solution: Unplug the device from the electrical outlet in question. - Page 27 Solution #2: The Network Encryption Key (NEK) may not be correct on your devices. Reset the Network Encryption Key using the Factory Reset button located on the bottom of your PL9670-Q2 device. This will reset the NEK back to the default of HomePlug.
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Page 28: A Specifications
Specifications This appendix lists the specifications for your PL9670-Q2. Standards Compliance: •HomePlug® AV • IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3u,IEEE1901 Software Utility Microsoft Windows 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP, Vista and windows 7(32bit) ® Windows 7 (64-bit) ; operating systems System Requirements: TCP/IP, CSMA/CA, TDMA (supported in the future) Network Protocol:... - Page 29 Environmental • Operating temperature: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) • Operating Specifications: humidity: 10% to 85% Non-condensing • Storage temperature: -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C) • Storage humidity: 5% to 90% Non-condensing Quality of Service: •ToS • 802.1q • TDMA (supported in the future) Warranty: lifetime 29 of 38...
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Page 30: B Components
Components Front Panel Use the status lights on the front panel to verify connections. 30 of 39... - Page 31 Ethernet traffic No Ethernet connectivity Bottom Panel The bottom panel of the PL9670-Q2 contains the following components: RJ-45 Ethernet port The label on the rear panel of the PlugLink-ETH-500 contains the information listed below. MAC address Model number Part number...
- Page 32 Device B Select a PlugLink-ETH-500 (Device A) and plug into an AC outlet. The POWER light indicator should be lit solid green. Press the SECURITY button BRIEFLY (1 second) and release. The POWER light should now be blinking green.
- Page 33 Device A Device B Device C Plug your new PlugLink-ETH-500 (Device C) into an AC outlet. The POWER light indicator should be lit solid green. Press the SECURITY button BRIEFLY (1 second) and release. The POWER light should now be blinking green.
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Page 34: C Warranty
This warranty extends only to you, the original purchaser and is not transferable to any subsequent purchasers. This warranty does not apply if, in the judgment of Asoka, the product fails due to damage from shipment, handling, storage, accident, abuse, misapplication or misuse,... - Page 35 SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE 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. 35 of 38...
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Page 36: D Fcc Notice
FCC Notice FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. - Page 37 Note: 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 this equipment. 37 of 38...
- Page 38 Asoka USA Corporation 2620 Augustine Drive Suite 230 230 Santa Clara, California 95054 USA Phone: (408) 550–8167 Fax: (408) 884–2390 www.asokatech.com 66-0376-01Rev.001 38 of 38...
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