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Page 2: Legal Notice
User Manual Legal Notice 2011 © All rights reserved. Version 1.0 No part of this document may be reproduced, republished, or retransmitted in any form or by any means whatsoever, whether electronically or mechanically, including, but not limited to, by way of photocopying, recording, information recording, or through retrieval systems without the express written permission. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
User Manual Contents About the Product ................5 How Does It Work? ........................5 Direct Connection ........................6 Package Contents ........................7 Device Design ..........................7 Pairing the Device ........................9 How to Use Simple Connect....................10 Resetting the Private Network Name ................10 Creating a Secured HomePlugAV Network ................ - Page 4 User Manual Frequently Asked Questions ....................37 FCC Statement ......................... 41 Page 4 of 42...
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Page 5: About The Product
User Manual About the Product HomePlugAV is ready to use out of the box and does not require the installation of driver software to work. It can be connected to computers, routers, gaming consoles, hubs, IPTV set-top boxes, and other Ethernet devices regardless of operating system. How Does It Work? HomePlugAV utilizes the existing electrical wiring in the house as a path to create a secured network of computers and Ethernet devices. -
Page 6: Direct Connection
User Manual Direct Connection For best performance, connect HomePlugAV directly to a wall outlet. Avoid connecting it to a power strip where other electrical devices are connected. Other devices create electrical noise that may affect the performance of HomePlugAV. Page 6 of 42... -
Page 7: Package Contents
User Manual Package Contents The package contains the following items: 1 HomePlugAV for Single Pack or 2 HomePlugAVs for Twin Pack 1 Ethernet cable for Single Pack or 2 Ethernet cables for Twin Pack Resource CD that contains the HomePlugAV Utility installer and the User Manual. Easy Start Guide Device Design Page 7 of 42... - Page 8 User Manual Label Label Status Status Description/ Function Description/ Function Label Label Status Status Description/ Function Description/ Function Blinking When LED is blinking slowly in Green color HomePlugAV slowly is on a Power Saving status. Power Power Power Power No power. After Simple Connect is pressed for two seconds, this LED will blink to confirm the button press.
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Page 9: Pairing The Device
User Manual Pairing the Device Your HomePlugAV devices by default are preconfigured to have a common Private Network Name. Setting up your HomePlugAV network is as easy as 1,2 and 3. 1. Plug in your HomePlugAV devices side by side to easily observe the LED behavior. Wait until the Power and PL-ACT LED turns ON to confirm that the connection has been established. -
Page 10: How To Use Simple Connect
User Manual How to Use Simple Connect Simple Connect provides a more convenient way of creating your HomePlugAV network without the need to open the HomePlugAV Utility software from a computer. The button has three main functions which include: Resetting the Private Network Name Creating a Secured HomePlugAV Network Joining an existing Secured HomePlugAV Network Simple Connect Button... -
Page 11: Creating A Secured Homeplugav Network
User Manual To reset the Private Network Name using Simple Connect: Step 1 Step 2 Press Simple Connect button for 10 Do the same procedure on unit 2 to reset seconds or wait until ALL LED blinks. The its Private Network Name. Press the Powerline Activity LED will switch OFF Simple Connect button for 2 seconds on on both units. - Page 12 User Manual To create a Secured HomePlugAV network using Simple Connect: Step 1 Plug your HomePlugAVs side by side where you can easily observe the LED behavior. Upon connection, the LEDs will blink simultaneously and then the Power LED lights on steadily.
- Page 13 User Manual Step 2 Press Simple Connect for two seconds on HomePlugAV X. After you release the button, the Power LED will blink. If the Power LED did not blink, press Simple Connect again for two seconds. Note: Do not press Simple Connect for more than 2 seconds. Note: Note: Note:...
- Page 14 User Manual Step 4 To confirm if the connection was established, check the LEDs. The Power LEDs and the Powerline Activity LEDs on both HomePlugs are ON. When the Powerline Activity LED on either HomePlugAV X or Y is off, this means the pairing is not successful.
- Page 15 User Manual Step 5 Unplug the HomePlugAVs and then plug them to the location where you would like to use your devices. Connect your Ethernet devices using the Ethernet cables from the product package. After connecting the Ethernet cable, plug the HomePlugs directly to a wall outlet.
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Page 16: Joining An Existing Secured Homeplugav Network
User Manual Joining an Existing Secured HomePlugAV Network To enable a new device to join an existing network, Simple Connect will copy the Private Network Name of the existing network to the new HomePlugAV. If you pressed Simple Connect from multiple HomePlugAVs, only the signal from the first two devices will be processed. - Page 17 User Manual Step 3 Press Simple Connect Button for two seconds on one of the existing HomePlugAV device. After you release the button, the Power LED will continuously blink. If the Power LED did not blink, press Simple Connect again for two seconds. Make sure to press Simple Connect Button again on one of the existing HomePlugAV device within two minutes Step 4 after you press Simple Connect from the HomePlugAV Z.
- Page 18 User Manual To confirm if the connection was established, check the LEDs. The Power LEDs and the Powerline Activity LEDs on all HomePlugs are ON. If the Powerline Activity LED on HomePlug Z is off, this means the pairing was not successful.
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Page 19: Determining Connection Rate
User Manual Determining Connection Rate Each LED color of the Powerline Activity represents a connection rating. The connection rating can only be calculated when the device is part of an existing network. The exact connection rate value can also be viewed using HomePlugAV Utility. Page 19 of 42... -
Page 20: Power Saving Mode
User Manual Power Saving Mode When Power LED blinks slowly in Green color HomePlugAV is on a Power saving status. Conditions for HomePlugAV to go on a Power saving mode: Will go on a power saving mode after 15mins. There should be no Ethernet link. When connected to a PC or Laptop there should be no power on the network card when the computer is OFF. -
Page 21: Getting Started
User Manual Getting Started Setting up the device is easy. The flowchart below provides an outline of the steps you need to complete the installation. There are brief descriptions beside each step to help you along. Detailed instructions are provided in the subsequent pages. Plan your Network Setup the Use an Ethernet cable to connect... -
Page 22: Plan Your Network
User Manual Plan Your Network Here are ideas on how you can plan your HomePlugAV network. Local Network Share ultra fast Internet connection with any Ethernet device wherever it is in the house. Experience IPTV streaming into your home entertainment system. Connect your gaming console to the Internet and compete with other online players. -
Page 23: Setup The Homeplugavs
User Manual Setup the HomePlugAVs For Twin Pack HomePlugAVs from a Twin Pack are preconfigured to have a common Private Network Name unique for that pair. All you need to do is connect the HomePlugAVs to an Ethernet device and then plug it to a power outlet. To setup a pair of HomePlugAVs: 1. - Page 24 User Manual 4. Wait until the Power and PL-ACT LED to switch ON. Your HomePlugAV is now ready for use. * Follow these instructions if you have not changed the Private Network Name of your existing HomePlugAV from the first time use. Page 24 of 42...
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Page 25: About Homeplugav Utility
User Manual About HomePlugAV Utility HomePlugAV Utility is a software application that allows you to configure HomePlugAV. It is mainly used for changing the Private Network Name, detecting other HomePlugAV’s in the network, and measuring the throughput of devices. Installation is straightforward and the user interface is easy to use. -
Page 26: Installation
User Manual Installation To install HomePlugAV Utility: 1. Insert the Resource CD that comes with HomePlugAV into the CD-ROM drive. 2. Click the Start button, and then click Run. 3. In the Run dialog box, type D:\Setup.exe (where D: is your CD-ROM drive), and then click OK. -
Page 27: Opening Homeplugav Utility
User Manual Opening HomePlugAV Utility Two ways to open HomePlugAV Utility: Right-click the HomePlugAV Utility desktop shortcut and then select Open. Click the Start button, click Programs, click HomePlugAV, click HomePlugAV Ethernet Adapter, and then click HomePlugAV Utility. The User Interface The HomePlugAV Utility user interface is divided into tabs. -
Page 28: Home
User Manual Home Home provides a list of all the possible tasks you can perform in the HomePlugAV Utility. To start a task, you first need to select the network card connected to your HomePlugAV. This is most helpful when you have more than one network card in your computer. When you select a network card, the MAC Address of the HomePlugAV connected to your computer appears. -
Page 29: Private Network Name
User Manual Private Network Name Private Network Name provides the function to manually change the Private Network Name of local and remote HomePlugAVs. A Private Network Name is a string of 8 to 64 characters enables HomePlugAV devices to communicate with each other. If you intend to create multiple networks, you can assign different Private Network Names among your devices. -
Page 30: Local Private Network Name
User Manual Local Private Network Name Local Private Network Name refers to the Private Network Name of the HomePlugAV that is directly connected to the computer where you use HomePlugAV Utility. To change the local Private Network Name: 1. Open HomePlugAV Utility. 2. -
Page 31: Simulate Simple Connect Button
User Manual 5. Type the Device ID of the remote device. The Device ID can be found on the label pasted on the device. 6. Click Apply. When the process is complete, the message Settings Applied appears. After changing the Private Network Name of the remote HomePlugAV, it will no longer be able to communicate with your local HomePlugAV, unless you use a similar Private Network Name for your local HomePlugAV. -
Page 32: Quality Of Service
User Manual To simulate a Simple Connect function: 1. Connect HomePlugAV to your computer. 2. Select a Simulate Simple Connect Button action: a. Simple Connect b. PNN Randomize c. AVLN Status 3. Click Simulate Button Push. Quality of Service Quality of Service gives you the capability to prioritize particular applications within your network. - Page 33 User Manual QoS Modes: Online Game/Internet Online Game/Internet Prioritizes data streaming Online Game/Internet Online Game/Internet Audio or Video Prioritizes data streaming multimedia streaming Audio or Video Audio or Video Audio or Video Voice over IP Voice over IP Voice over IP Voice over IP Prioritizes voice applications To enable QoS: 1.
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Page 34: Devices
User Manual Devices Devices displays information about remote HomePlugAV’s detected in the network. Only HomePlugAVs using the same Private Network Name as the local HomePlugAV will appear in the Remote Devices list. Devices Devices Devices Devices Devices displays the following information: TEI Displays the Terminal Equipment Identifier. -
Page 35: Firmware Upgrade
User Manual Firmware Upgrade Use Firmware Upgrade to upgrade firmware of HomePlugAV. After upgrading the firmware, HomePlugAV will still retain the same Private Network Name and MAC address settings. Before you proceed with the upgrade, you need to have both the configuration file (PIB extension) and the firmware file (NVM extension). - Page 36 User Manual To reset to factory default: 1. Connect HomePlugAV to the computer where you are using HomePlugAV Utility. 2. Open HomePlugAV Utility. 3. Click Factory Default. Note: Note: You can also perform a reset to the factory default when you press the RESET button on the device Note: Note: for 2 seconds.
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Page 37: Appendix
User Manual Appendix Frequently Asked Questions Can I use HomePlugAV with older HomePlug versions? All HomePlugAV versions can communicate with each other. HomePlugAV, however, is not backward compatible with HomePlug 1.0 releases. If you will use different versions of HomePlugAV in a single network, you need to use the HomePlugAV Utility software to create a Private Network Name for all devices. - Page 38 User Manual network with ease. Installing the HomePlugAV Utility software is only needed if you intend to manually change the Private Network Name or view the connection rate. How many devices do I need to create a HomePlugAV network? At least two devices are needed to create a HomePlugAV network. Is HomePlugAV suitable for triple play like the simultaneous use of data, voice, and video applications? Yes, triple play is supported.
- Page 39 User Manual Do I need an Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) for HomePlugAV? No. HomePlugAV can operate in an environment using 100-240V. What is the maximum range of HomePlugAV? The maximum range is 200 meters. If one HomePlugAV is connected to a LAN switch, is it possible for other computers in the switch to communicate with other HomePlugAV devices? Yes.
- Page 40 User Manual What will happen if I connect two HomePlugAVs to the same router? This will cause collision and slow down the network traffic. To prevent collision, you need to assign different Private Network Names on each HomePlugAV. Page 40 of 42...
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Page 41: Fcc Statement
User Manual FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. -
Page 42: Safety Warnings
User Manual Safety Warnings For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions. Do not open the device. Opening or removing the device cover can expose you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. Only qualified service personnel can service the device.