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  • Page 1 Power Ethernet Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual Version 1.24...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual Table of Contents Before you start ..........................4 1.1. Important Safety Instructions ......................4 1.2. Important Information ........................4 1.3. A note on Powerline Bandwidth Speeds ................... 5 1.4. HomePlug Alliance Compatibility ...................... 5 1.5.
  • Page 3 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 6.2.5. Generate Powerline Traffic....................... 26 6.2.6. Changing the Powerline Socket’s Name ................... 26 6.2.7. Securing the Powerline network ....................27 6.2.8. Adding more Powerline Sockets or other Powerline devices ..........29 6.2.9. Unable to find the local device ....................29 6.3.

  • Page 4: Before You Start

    NOTE: The power outlets must be electrically sharing the same power in order for the PE Sockets to provide a network connection between them. For more complex installations which may include multiple electrical phases, download the Power Ethernet Commercial Installations whitepaper from http://help.powerethernet.com ©...

  • Page 5: A Note On Powerline Bandwidth Speeds

    1.5. Legal Note Power Ethernet Limited is the author of this document. Power Ethernet Limited has asserted its right under the Copyright Designs & Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of this work. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted, in any form or by any means, without the prior written permission of Power Ethernet Limited as expressly permitted by operation of law.

  • Page 6: Introduction

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 2. Introduction Thank you for choosing Power Ethernet’s PE Sockets as your networking solution. The PE Sockets replace the traditional wall power sockets and provide an easy and fast way to set up a high-speed, secure Ethernet network throughout the building.

  • Page 7: About Pe Sockets

    Power Ethernet networking solutions are suitable for home users and businesses in all sectors. The Power Ethernet network is designed to be robust and secure with an easy installation that is tamper and theft proof. The unit also complies with Health & Safety regulations.

  • Page 8: Optimising The Pe Sockets Performance

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 3.2. Optimising the PE Sockets performance To optimise and increase the performance of the PE Sockets, the following steps are recommended:  The PE Sockets should be at least 1 metre apart from noisy devices such as power supply units, mobile phone chargers, halogen lamps and dimmers.

  • Page 9: Benefits And Features

     Easy to install by any electrician, wiring like a traditional power socket  New class of intelligent high speed networking  Is easy to expand: simply add more Power Ethernet Sockets  Easy to deploy  Theft proof ...

  • Page 10: Pe Sockets Installation

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 4. PE Sockets Installation The following instructions and safety information are also printed in the Power Ethernet Quick Installation Guide. These instructions should be read and understood fully before installation and should be kept for future reference.

  • Page 11: Installation Steps

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 4.3. Installation Steps IMPORTANT: If in any doubt on how to install, consult a competent electrician. 1. A flat-headed screw driver is required. (Do not use this for removing the fascia as a fascia removal tool is included.)

  • Page 12: Installation Wiring Diagram

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 4.4. Installation Wiring Diagram Connect the cables as shown in the wiring diagram below (Figure A) Live Earth Neutral (Brown or Red) (Blue or Black) Showing the back of PE Socket IMPORTANT NOTICE WIRING COLOUR CHANGES...

  • Page 13: Checking That The Pe Sockets Are Working Correctly

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 4.5. Checking that the PE Sockets are working correctly The PE Socket has two push buttons that can be accessed from the front and three LED lights directly underneath the 4 port managed switch Ethernet ports. The function of each is described in Section 5.

  • Page 14: Setting Up A Network For The First Time

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 4.6. Setting up a network for the first time The PE Sockets are designed to automatically connect together to form a single meshed network secured with 128bit AES encryption. Each PE Socket comes with 4 Ethernet ports and once installed, all the Ethernet ports on each PE Socket are automatically linked together.

  • Page 15: Pe Socket Functions, Lights And Buttons

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 5. PE Socket Functions, Lights and Buttons The PE Socket has two push buttons and three LED lights directly underneath the 4 port managed Ethernet switch ports. The function of each is described below.

  • Page 16: Integrated Electrical Socket

    (typically 2 minutes). Power Ethernet Sockets, however, are installed into the wall, often in hard to reach places and are also unlikely of being in the same room. This would require running around the building pressing the join/leave buttons within a short time frame with the risk that, if it is not done quickly enough, the Powerline network could be segmented into multiple isolated networks.

  • Page 17: To Secure The Network Via From The Front Buttons

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual Below is a summary of the different ways to secure the Powerline network or to add or remove a Powerline device from an existing network: Method Advantages Disadvantages  No software required  No control over the actual...

  • Page 18: Joining An Existing Powerline Network

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 5.3.3. Joining an existing Powerline network. As part of the HomePlug AV standard, the PE Socket can be configured to join or leave a Powerline network via the Join/Leave button on the front. A short press of the Join/Leave button puts the unit into Join mode whereas a long press (10 seconds) will force the unit to leave the currently defined network.

  • Page 19: Hibernation Mode

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 5.5. Hibernation mode When not in use for an extended period, a PE Socket can be put into a deep hibernation mode which dramatically reduces its power consumption. Press and hold the Reset button for more than 7 seconds and the Power light will go a solid dimmed red colour.

  • Page 20: Power Ethernet Monitoring Software (Pems)

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 6. Power Ethernet Monitoring Software (PEMS) PEMS has been developed by Power Ethernet as a useful tool that will allow you to:  Check the number of Powerline Sockets (and other HomePlug compatible devices) that are visible on the Powerline network ...
  • Page 21 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual Note: The help.powerethernet.com web site hosts the latest versions of the software and the version downloaded may be later than the screenshots in this user guide 1. Follow the installer prompts 2. If not already installed, the installation process will require WinPcap software and the PEMS Toolkit to be installed.
  • Page 22 Ensure that the “Automatically start the WinPcap driver at boot time” is ticked otherwise PEMS will not be able to access the Powerline Sockets. 5. Once PEMS and WinPcap have been installed, you should find the Power Ethernet Management System folder in the Start menu under all programs.

  • Page 23: Pems Basic Functionality

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 6.2. PEMS Basic Functionality After you have successfully installed PEMS, you can set up or configure the Powerline devices according to your needs. Note: It is highly recommended to turn off WiFi access and use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to a Powerline Socket.

  • Page 24: Number Of Powerline Sockets Visible On The Network

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 6.2.2. Number of Powerline Sockets visible on the network The Locally connected device is always shown in the top left hand corner of the main screen. Remote device Estimated Bandwidth Local device Estimated Bandwidth...

  • Page 25: Powerline Socket Current Status

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 6.2.3. Powerline Socket current status The Powerline Sockets current status can be check by looking at the colour of each device as per the table below: Powerline Socket Icon Description Bandwidth range Unit is awake and link quality is good to...

  • Page 26: Generate Powerline Traffic

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual Note: The estimated Powerline bandwidth is measured on the speed of the link between the local device and the remote devices. This is why there is no bandwidth displayed for the local device. 6.2.5. Generate Powerline Traffic The Powerline speeds are estimates on the available bandwidth between Powerline Sockets.

  • Page 27: Securing The Powerline Network

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual MAC Address 6.2.7. Securing the Powerline network To secure the network it is recommended that you change the Network Password, as it is used as a key for the 128bit AES encryption. The default Network Password on many devices, including the Powerline Sockets, is set to HomePlugAV.
  • Page 28 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual Note: Only Powerline devices with the same Network Password can see each other. Ensure that the Network Password is set to the same password for all the Powerline Sockets. The Network Password is case sensitive.

  • Page 29: Adding More Powerline Sockets Or Other Powerline Devices

    TOP TIP: Always unplug 3 party Powerline adapters whilst setting up the Power Ethernet network and test the network is working correctly before adding those 3 party Powerline adapters back. 6.2.9. Unable to find the local device If no local device is found, then a helpful message is shown.

  • Page 30: Intermediate Settings

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 6.3. Intermediate settings 6.3.1. Different views PEMS allows you to have 2 different views of the Powerline Network that helps you to visualise the network functionality better.  The Star view which is the default view and has been explain previously.

  • Page 31: Measure Actual Throughput Per Port

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 6.3.3. Measure actual throughput per port PEMS allows you to measure the actual throughput of each network port for every Powerline Socket installed in the network. This is a useful diagnostic utility to understanding the performance of the network.

  • Page 32: Advanced Settings

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 6.4. Advanced settings 6.4.1. Diagnostics and Reports PEMS allows you to assess the performance of the Powerline Sockets at all times. By clicking on ViewShow Activity Details you will be able to see what commands are executed in real time.
  • Page 33 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual Network Report The Network report shows the performance lay out of the Powerline network as seen from the local device. This means, the number of Powerline Sockets or other Powerline devices in the network and their performance.

  • Page 34: Advanced Operations

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 6.4.2. Advanced operations NOTE: We recommend the use of operations with care as some of the actions can make the Powerline device unusable. The operations menu allows you to reboot, enable or disable the join/leave button for a specific Powerline Socket or Powerline device.
  • Page 35 If required, the firmware can be upgraded using the PEMS by clicking on Operations on the Help tab. To upgrade the device's firmware, follow these instructions: 1. Download PIB file and firmware upgrade file from Power Ethernet Help Site (http://help.powerethernet.com).

  • Page 36: Virtual Lan Settings

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 6.4.3. Virtual LAN Settings WARNING: The use of VLANs is advanced functionality and should be only implemented by those who understand the concepts and the benefits and pitfalls of such advanced networking. NOTE: Although VLANs are supported by the Powerline Socket, technical support is not provided for individual configurations and it is assumed that the administrator understands the concepts to support themselves.
  • Page 37 For further information on PEMS and the Power Ethernet Socket, please consult the User Guide which can be downloaded from http://help.poweretheret.com © Power Ethernet Limited 2013 Version 1.24...

  • Page 38: Troubleshooting

    Please check if you are suffering from poor network speeds. 7.3. The Power Light is always off If the Power light is off, then there is no electrical supply to the Power Ethernet socket; please check the following: That the electrical mains is working The mains power is ON for that circuit.

  • Page 39: The Plc Light Is Always Off

    The PLC light is always off If the PLC light is off and the Power light is red, it means that this Power Ethernet Socket is asleep or in hibernation. PE Sockets automatically go into sleep mode when there is no active Ethernet connection.

  • Page 40: Can I Change The Passwords

    For PE Sockets, the Device Password is printed on the back of each Power Ethernet Socket and is also printed on the sticker located on the Power Ethernet Quick Setup Guide that came with that unit along with a spare sticker in the packaging envelope. This Device Password is only required if you want to remotely manage the PE Sockets using PEMS.

  • Page 41: Appendix 1: Technical Specification

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual Appendix 1: Technical Specification The technical specification for the PE Socket 200AV T 1001 is: Standards Ethernet specifications IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3u, Auto MDI / X, HomePlug AV compatible. Compatible with the IEEE1901 standard.

  • Page 42: Appendix 2: Detail Of The Join/Leave Functionality

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual Appendix 2: Detail of the Join/Leave Functionality As part of the HomePlug AV standard, the PE Socket can be configured to join or leave a Powerline network via the Join/Leave button on the front. A short press of the Join/Leave button puts the unit into Join mode whereas a long press (10 seconds) will force the unit to leave the currently defined network.

  • Page 43: Chaining Mode

    PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual Chaining Mode Chaining mode keeps the PE Socket in “Adder mode” even after one or more units have joined together. This makes it easier to continue adding units to the same network. Note: “Adder mode” exits after 2 minutes or if the Join button is pressed on a unit in ”Joiner mode”.

  • Page 44: Appendix 3: Guarantee

    This product is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase against faulty materials or workmanship. During this period Power Ethernet reserves the right to repair or replace the defective product with a comparable product with the same specifications and features free of charge providing that: 1.

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