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- Page 1 Ethernet Over PLC GTV-ETH-2-PLC User Manual www.gefentv.com...
- Page 2 Chatsworth, CA 91311 www.gefentv.com support@gefentv.com Gefen Inc. reserves the right to make changes in the hard ware, packaging and any accompanying doc u men ta tion without prior written notice. GefenTV Ethernet Over PLC is a trademark of Gefen Inc.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Introduction Operation Notes Features Sender Panel Layout Sender Panel Descriptions Receiver Panel Layout Receiver Panel Descriptions GefenTV Ethernet Over PLC Software Installation 11 Connecting The GefenTV Ethernet Over PLC 17 Automatic Security Setup Feature 19 Advanced Confi guration 24 Web Confi guration 27 Firmware Update Procedure 28 Specifi... -
Page 4: Introduction
Gefen TV Gefen TV is a unique product line catering to the growing needs for innovative home theater solutions. We specialize in total integration for your home theater, while also focusing on going above and beyond customer expectations to ensure you get the most from your hardware. -
Page 5: Operation Notes
READ THESE NOTES BEFORE INSTALLING OR OPERATING THE GEFENTV ETHERNET OVER PLC • This device passes all 10/100BASE-T Ethernet network protocols (TCP/ IP, NETBUEI, Microsoft Networking, etc.) at speeds of up to 200Mbps (Full duplex fast Ethernet). • All devices connected to the sending and receiving nodes must be on the same power phase to communicate properly. -
Page 6: Features
Features include IGMP multicast, VLAN, and QOS packet management • 3DES 168 bits encryption used for secure operation • Four RJ-45 Ethernet ports Package Includes (1) GefenTV Ethernet Over PLC sender (1) GefenTV Ethernet Over PLC receiver (1) 3 foot Ethernet Patch Cable (2) Power Adapter Cables FEATURES... -
Page 7: Sender Panel Layout
SENDER PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel Back Panel Top Panel Top Panel... -
Page 8: Sender Panel Descriptions
SENDER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Standby Button Pressing this will put the sending unit in standby mode. The unit will not transfer any information to the receiving unit in this mode. To release standby mode, simply press the button again. Ethernet Input Port Connects to the Ethernet source (i.e a router, computer, or Internet connection) via a standard network cable. -
Page 9: Receiver Panel Layout
RECEIVER PANEL LAYOUT Front Panel Back Panel Top Panel Top Panel... -
Page 10: Receiver Panel Descriptions
RECEIVER PANEL DESCRIPTIONS Standby Button Pressing this will put the receiving unit in standby mode. The unit will not transfer any information to the sending unit in this mode. To release standby mode, simply press the button again. Ethernet Input Port ( 1 through 4) Connects to an Ethernet device (i.e a computer or gaming system) via a standard network cable. -
Page 11: Gefentv Ethernet Over Plc Software Installation
GEFENTV ETHERNET OVER PLC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION How to Connect the GefenTV Ethernet Over PLC Installation of the GefenTV Confi guration Assistant Insert the included installation CD-ROM into your computer that will be used to confi gure the GefenTV Ethernet Over PLC. The auto run will begin the installation process. - Page 12 GEFENTV ETHERNET OVER PLC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Close all other applications and press the Next button to continue. Please read the license agreement and click on the I Agree button to continue.
- Page 13 GEFENTV ETHERNET OVER PLC SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Please choose the program installation destination. The default location is “C:\ Program Files\Gefen TV Ethernet Over Power Line”. To set your own destination, click on the browse button and navigate to your preferred location. Click the install button to continue.
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Page 14: Connecting The Gefentv Ethernet Over Plc
CONNECTING THE GEFENTV ETHERNET OVER PLC Connect the source (i.e. computer, router, switch) to the GefenTV Ethernet Over PLC sender unit using the supplied CAT-5e cable. Connect the Ethernet devices (i.e. computer, game system, set-top box) to the GefenTV Ethernet Over PLC receiver unit. Up to four devices are supported. - Page 15 Start the Gefen TV Confi g Tool from this location: Start Menu \ All Programs \ GefenTV Ethernet Over Power Line \ Gefen TV Confi g Tool The introduction screen should appear as the image below. Click on the next button to continue.
- Page 16 CONFIGURING THE GEFENTV ETHERNET OVER PLC Once all possible nodes have been detected, the program will display all of these nodes as in the window below. The local node that the computer is connected to will appear as the “ETH connected node”.
- Page 17 CONFIGURING THE GEFENTV ETHERNET OVER PLC The PLC node confi guration screen is separated into the following items: NET ID This is the name of the network. This name must be the same for both the local and remote nodes for proper operation. The NET ID can be an ASCII string up to 20 characters long.
- Page 18 CONFIGURING THE GEFENTV ETHERNET OVER PLC Once the update is complete, a message will appear to indicate the update was successful. Click on the ok button to continue. Once the update to the remote node is complete, you will be presented with a window that will give the option to either return to the main confi...
- Page 19 CONFIGURING THE GEFENTV ETHERNET OVER PLC Once the confi guration for the remote node is complete, the local node will then have to be confi gured. Click on the local node which is labeled as the “ETH connected node” and press next to continue. Using the same Net ID and encryption key from the remote node, input the same information into the corresponding fi...
- Page 20 AUTOMATIC SECURITY CONFIGURATION FEATURE To quickly setup the Gefen TV Ethernet Over PLC for secure use, the Automatic Security Confi guration Mode (ASCM) can be activated on each node. Follow the below steps to automatically setup a secure connection between multiple nodes.
- Page 21 ASCII Net ID and Encryption Key set. Open the Gefen TV Confi g Tool (page 12). There should be a random ASCII value as the Net ID. If you wish to use this Net ID for the other Slave nodes, proceed to step 5.
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Page 22: Advanced Confi Guration
ADVANCED CONFIGURATION There are optional advanced settings that can be confi gured for each node. The advanced menu can be accessed directly through the main confi guration page. Click on the MAC address of the node you wish to confi gure and click on the advanced button to the left of the node listing. - Page 23 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION Firmware Update This section is used to update the node’s fi rmware from a server location. Please see the Firmware Update section on page 27 for full details. Upgrade Firmware This section is used to update the node’s fi rmware from a fi le. Please see the Firmware Update section on page 27 for full details.
- Page 24 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION MULTICAST IGMP Multicast This option will enable or disable the node’s ability to transmit IGMP multicast data. SECURITY The security tab will allow the user to adjust the confi guration password, the encryption password, the network ID, and the alias for the node. For a detailed description of each of these options, please see page 14.
- Page 25 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION VLAN This option will enable or disable the node’s ability to accept VLAN data. If this feature is enabled on one of the nodes, it must be set on all other for VLAN tag packets to pass. QOS (quality of service) is supported for managing traffi c between nodes. The supported protocols are: TCP port priority UDP port priority...
- Page 26 ADVANCED CONFIGURATION ADVANCED QOS QOS (quality of service) prioritization. Rule 1 will be applied to all packets fi rst and then Rule 2. Prioritization protocols are: UDP is high priority, TCP is low priority TCP is high priority, UDP is low priority UDP port XXXX is high priority, the rest is low priority UDP port XXXX is low priority, the rest is high priority TCP port XXXX is high priority, the rest is low priority...
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Page 27: Web Confi Guration
WEB CONFIGURATION If an IP address has been set in the ADVANCE CONFIGURATION PANEL, access to the WEB UTILITY will be enabled. To access the WEB UTILITY, open your web browser and type the ip address into the address fi eld. The IP address is dependant on the IP Confi... - Page 28 WEB CONFIGURATION MAIN PAGE The main page will display general confi guration information. Clicking on the further information link will navigate to a new page with all the current confi guration information (see page 26). Clicking on the change confi guration link will navigate to a new page where all confi...
- Page 29 The confi guration options are as follows: MAC Confi guration Network Confi guration Multicast Confi guration VLAN Confi guration Priority Confi guration (QOS) Security Confi guration Hardware Reset Flash Upgrade Please refer to the ADVANCED CONFIGURATION section, starting on page 19, for information on the above categories.
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Page 30: Firmware Update Procedure
FIRMWARE UPDATE PROCEDURE The fi rmware for the GefenTV Ethernet Over PLC can be updated by FTP, TFTP, or a direct fi le. The fi rmware update can be executed from either the ADVANCED CONFIGURATION PANEL, or the WEB UTILITY. UPDATE VIA THE ADVANCED CONFIGURATION PANEL Firmware updates can be accomplished from the General tab in the ADVANCED CONFIGURATION PANEL. -
Page 31: Specifi Cations
SPECIFICATIONS Standard Support ... UPA DHS (200 Mbps) PLC Interface ... One Power Line port / 4 Ethernet 10/100M Ports Security ... 3DES 168 bits encryption Power ... AC 100~240V / 50~60Hz / 0.15A Power Consumption ...8W/230V Max & 7W/110V Max Operating Temp ...
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