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- Page 1 User Manual English Powerline 500AV Adapter Powerline 500AV Adapter Starter Kit PL-05H Series www.buffalotech.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
If the PLC devices are reset, they are disconnected from the network................12 Other Tips ................13 Chapter 4 - TCP/IP Settings ..........14 Windows 8 ................14 Windows 7 ................15 Windows Vista ................. 16 Windows XP ................17 Mac OS ................... 18 PL-05H Series User Manual... - Page 3 Chapter 5 - Restoring the Default Configuration .....19 Appendix A - Specifications ..........20 Appendix B - Regulatory Compliance Information ..21 Appendix C - Environmental Information ....... 22 PL-05H Series User Manual...
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Page 4: Chapter 1 - Product Overview
2 blinks : PLC connection failed. PLC connection timeout. Either hold down the PLC button for 1 to 3 seconds, or wait for about 30 minutes for the indicator (green) to turn on. Off : Power is off. PL-05H Series User Manual... -
Page 5: Bottom
Indicates the PLC status. On : PLC connected. Off : PLC is disabled. Bottom LAN Port Connect your computer, hub, or other Ethernet devices to these ports. This port supports 10 Mbps, 100 Mbps, and 1000 Mbps connections. PL-05H Series User Manual... -
Page 6: Side
Reset Button To reset all settings, hold down this button until the amber power LED flashes (about 3 seconds). Power must be on. Back Side Factory Default Settings This sticker shows the MAC address and Device Password. PL-05H Series User Manual... -
Page 7: Chapter 2 - Installation
Starter Kit Installation Procedure To configure the Starter Kit, follow the procedure below. Room 1 Room 2 Powerline PLC device PLC device (Starter kit) (Starter kit) modem or router Internet computer (with an Ethernet interface) PL-05H Series User Manual... - Page 8 Power Green LED on. For LED locations, refer to chapter 1. Bring the other PLC device to the location where you want to Room 2 install it and connect it to the power outlet. PLC device PL-05H Series User Manual...
- Page 9 PLC device Start your browser. If the home screen is displayed, setup for the second PLC device is complete. Note: If the home screen is not displayed, check that the PLC device and computer are connected correctly. PL-05H Series User Manual...
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Page 10: Extender Kit Installation Procedure
PLC device (Extender kit) Room 3 Hold down the PLC button of the PLC device over 10 seconds when the PLC device power is turned on. PLC button PLC device (Extender kit) PL-05H Series User Manual... - Page 11 (Extender kit) Check that the PLC LED changes to steady green after about 1 minutes. Note: If the PLC LED does not turn steady green after about one minute, perform the setup procedure again from the beginning. PL-05H Series User Manual...
- Page 12 (Extender kit) Start your browser. If the home screen is displayed, setup for the PLC device is complete. Note: If the home screen is not displayed, check that the PLC device and computer are connected correctly. PL-05H Series User Manual...
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Page 13: Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting
(about 2 seconds). 3. Check that the Power LED changes to steady green after about 1 minute. If the Power LED does not stop blinking, pairing has failed. Try performing the procedure again from the beginning. PL-05H Series User Manual... -
Page 14: Other Tips
Chapter 3 Trouble Shooting Other Tips Issue: Where can I download the latest drivers, firmware, and instructions for my Buffalo wireless products? Answer: The latest drivers and firmware are available online at www.buffalotech.com PL-05H Series User Manual... -
Page 15: Chapter 4 - Tcp/Ip Settings
[Obtain DNS server address automatically]. Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP address 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank Click [OK]. PL-05H Series User Manual... -
Page 16: Windows 7
[Obtain DNS server address automatically]. Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP address 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank Click [OK]. PL-05H Series User Manual... -
Page 17: Windows Vista
[Obtain DNS server address automatically]. Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP address 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank Click [Close]. PL-05H Series User Manual... -
Page 18: Windows Xp
[Obtain DNS server address automatically]. Alternately, you can configure the settings manually. Example: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP address 192.168.11.80 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.11.1 Preferred DNS server 192.168.11.1 Alternate DNS server blank Click [Close]. PL-05H Series User Manual... -
Page 19: Mac Os
To set your IP address settings manually, select [Manually] in the Configure IPv4 field and enter values for each setting. Examples: If the router’s IP address is 192.168.11.1, IP Address 192.168.11.80 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 Router 192.168.11.1 DNS Server 192.168.11.1 Search Domains blank Click [Apply]. PL-05H Series User Manual... -
Page 20: Chapter 5 - Restoring The Default Configuration
Chapter 5 - Restoring the Default Configuration With the PLC device powered on, hold down this button for 3 seconds to return it to factory default settings. PL-05H Series User Manual... -
Page 21: Appendix A - Specifications
About 4.5 W (Max) Dimensions 68 mm x 87 mm x 51 mm (2.7 x 3.4 x 2.0 in.) Weight 165 g (5.8 oz.) Operating Environment 0 - 40° C (32 - 104° F), 10 - 85% (non-condensing) PL-05H Series User Manual... -
Page 22: Appendix B - Regulatory Compliance Information
Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. CE Statement: Hereby, Buffalo Technology Inc, declares that this device is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the EMC Directive 2004/18/EC. -
Page 23: Appendix C - Environmental Information
• The take-back systems will reuse or recycle most of the materials of your end life equipment in a sound way. • The crossed-out wheeled bin symbol invites you to use those systems. • If you need more information on collection, reuse, and recycling systems, please contact your local or regional waste administration. PL-05H Series User Manual... - Page 24 Powerline Manager User Manual www.buffalotech.com...
- Page 25 Contents Chapter 1 - Installation .............2 Software Requirements ............2 Installing Powerline Manager ..........2 Starting Powerline Manager ............ 3 Chapter 2 - Powerline Manager Features ....... 4 Main ..................4 Privacy ..................6 Diagnostics ................7 About ..................8 Adding a PLC adapter to a PLC network that is already configured ...
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Page 26: Chapter 1 - Installation
Chapter 1 - Installation Use Powerline Manager to manage your PLC adapter and its settings *. Follow this procedure to install it. * At this time, Powerline Manager does not support Windows 8. Note: Uninstall any other PLC products before installing Powerline Manager Software Requirements Powerline Manager can be used on the following Windows platforms. -
Page 27: Starting Powerline Manager
[Finish]. Starting Powerline Manager You can start Powerline Manager by either double-clicking the shortcut on your Desktop, or by clicking [Start] > [All Programs]> [BUFFALO] > [Powerline Manager] > [Powerline Manager]. Powerline Manager User Manual... -
Page 28: Chapter 2 - Powerline Manager Features
[Connect]. Click [Upgrade Firmware] to open a screen for selecting the PIB file and NVM file to upgrade the firmware for PL-05H series devices. You can download updated PIB and NVM files from the Buffalo web site. - Page 29 Chapter 2 Powerline Manager Features Parameter Meaning Network Type This displays the PLC adapter network type. Rename To rename a device on this list, highlight it and click this button. Enter Password Enter the Device Password required to change the settings for each PLC adapter.
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Page 30: Privacy
Chapter 2 Powerline Manager Features Privacy Parameter Meaning Private Network Name Enter the Private Network Name (PLC network identifier). This is the name of your private network. Only devices that are set with the same Private Network Name will be able to communicate over the PLC network. -
Page 31: Diagnostics
Chapter 2 Powerline Manager Features Diagnostics Parameter Meaning System Information This displays information about the PLC adapter connected to the computer by a LAN cable and information about the computer using this software. Remote Device History (Log) Information about the PLC adapter detected by this software is displayed as a log. -
Page 32: About
Chapter 2 Powerline Manager Features About Parameter Meaning http://www.buffalotech.com/ Click to open the Buffalo Technology website. AutoScan When AutoScan is enabled, this periodically searches for PLC adapters over the powerline in the Main screen (page 4). Powerline Manager User Manual... -
Page 33: Adding A Plc Adapter To A Plc Network That Is Already Configured
Chapter 2 Powerline Manager Features Adding a PLC adapter to a PLC network that is already configured To add a PLC adapter to a PLC network that is already configured, perform one of the operations below. Method 1 : Add by Using “Private Network Name” In the Privacy screen (page 6) , check the “Private Network Name”...