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  • Page 1 Powerline Ethernet Adapter User Manual EU type...
  • Page 2 Please be responsible and protect our environment. Copyright Copyright© 2008 Comtrend Corporation. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is proprietary to Comtrend Corporation. No part of this document may be translated, transcribed, or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written permission of Comtrend Corporation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Introduction Chapter 2 - Basics Device Layout Front Panel Default Settings Chapter 3 - Quick Setup Internet Connection Computer Connection Chapter 4 - Network Performance Point-to-Point Network Point to Multipoint Network Neighboring Networks Chapter 5 - Web User Interface 5.1 IP Configuration 5.1.1 Fixed IP...

  • Page 4: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    The front panel of the PowerGrid 902 has two buttons and three LEDs that allow the user to configure a secure PLC network without the use of a computer. The Status LED shows the available level of data throughput in the application layer.

  • Page 5: Chapter 2 - Basics

    Chapter 2 - Basics Device Layout The following figure shows the physical layout of the PowerGrid 902 adapter. the yellow port the yellow port located on top located on top AP/STBY ETHERNET STATUS FRONT PANEL FRONT PANEL CONFIG RESET STBY...

  • Page 6: Front Panel

    Front Panel This table provides descriptions of the front panel buttons and LEDs. Button Function CONFIG/RESET Press for “One Button Security Setup”. (Security Setup / Holding down the button for a long period Factory Reset) will result in a “Factory Reset”. ON/SBY Used to switch the adapter between ON and (Power ON / STANDBY (Power Saving) modes.

  • Page 7: Default Settings

    Default Settings The factory default settings are presented below. • Network Mode is AP (Public) • IP Configuration is Fixed IP • MAC Type is In-Home AV • Node type is End Point • Configuration password = paterna • Factory Reset password = betera • Fixed IP address = 10.10.1.69 • Fixed IP subnet mask = 255.255.0.0 • Default Gateway IP address = 192.168.1.105 NOTE: These configuration settings can be customized using a web browser.

  • Page 8: Chapter 3 - Quick Setup

    PowerGrid units. The following sections describe how to setup a secure network in this way. NOTE: You will need a single PowerGrid 902 unit and Ethernet cable for each computer, or other device, that you wish to connect to the Internet.
  • Page 9 AP UNIT CONFIGURATION A PowerGrid network consists of one AP (Access Point) unit connected to multiple EP (End Point) units. The AP unit controls access to the Internet and connects the EP units to the network. Follow step 4 (below) to configure the AP unit.

  • Page 10: Computer Connection

    If all else fails, contact your supplier or service provider for further assistance. Computer Connection The steps below show how to connect a PowerGrid 902 unit to your computer. 1.Turn on your computer. 2.Plug a PowerGrid 902 unit into the power socket closest to the computer.
  • Page 11 EP set up. 5.Before the AP unit AP/STBY LED stops blinking, press the CONFIG/RESET button on the PowerGrid 902 that you wish to configure as an EP unit. Wait for its AP/STBY LED to start blinking and then release the button.
  • Page 12 If the AP/STBY LED of the EP unit is now OFF, then proceed to step 6. If the AP/STBY LED of the EP unit is now ON, or just keeps blinking, you must press CONFIG/RESET for 15 seconds and then return to step 4. After several tries, if the AP/STBY LED of the EP unit does not remain OFF, then disconnect it from its power socket and from the computer, or other device. Select another EP unit, if possible, and repeat the process from step 2.
  • Page 13  Add another computer to the network by repeating steps 1-6  Stop here and start enjoying your secure PowerGrid network! NOTE: These PowerGrid 902 units keep their network security settings even after losing power, so that you don’t need to reset the network, when moving network devices or even after a power outage!

  • Page 14: Chapter 4 - Network Performance

    Chapter 4 - Network Performance The Status LED shows the estimated available level of throughput in the application layer. There are three levels of throughput indicated by three different LED colors. A particular adapter shows, with one color, the throughput level with reference to the adapter sending the most data to it.

  • Page 15: Point-To-Point Network

    Point-to-Point Network • CASE 1: Estimated throughput is less than 6 Mbps. The PLC channel is not able to transmit an SDTV channel. The STATUS LED will be RED as shown in the following figure: Set Top Box video server data flow AP/STBY AP/STBY ETHERNET ETHERNET STATUS STATUS CONFIG CONFIG RESE T RES ET STBY Powerline Ethernet...

  • Page 16: Point To Multipoint Network

    Set Top Box video server data flow AP/STBY AP/STBY ETHERNET ETHERNET STATUS STATUS CONFIG RES ET CONFIG RESE T STBY Powerline Ethernet Adapter with Filt er STBY Powerline Ethernet Adapter with Filt er Status indicator blinking GREEN adapter  adapter  Estimated throughput <...

  • Page 17: Neighboring Networks

    time as illustrated in the figure above. However, traffic flow could change through user intervention and then the status LED in PLC adapter 3 could show the level with reference to the PLC adapter 1 link, as shown in the following figure. video server Set Top Box Estimated throughput >  Mbps AP/STBY AP/STBY data flow ...
  • Page 18 ISOLATED NETWORK Set Top Box video server data flow AP/STBY AP/STBY ETHERNET ETHERNET STATUS STATUS CONFIG RESE T CONFIG RESE T STBY Powerline Ethernet Adapter with Filt er STBY Powerline Ethernet Adapter with Filt er Status indicator blinking GREEN adapter  adapter  Estimated throughput = 0 Mbps In the next figure, the previous network (network 1)

  • Page 19: Chapter 5 - Web User Interface

    Chapter 5 - Web User Interface The web-based user interface (WUI) provides information about your PowerGrid 902 units and can also be used to configure or reset their settings. The WUI is accessed using a web browser, such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. The instructions that follow assume the PowerGrid network has been configured correctly (i.e.
  • Page 20 that you can access the WUI. STEP 1: Turn on your computer (and login, if necessary). STEP 2:From the desktop (as shown below), click on the rom the desktop (as shown below), click on the Start button and select Network Connections. Next, double-click Local Area Connections to open its window and then click the Properties button.
  • Page 21 STEP 4:Check the settings in the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties dialog box (shown on the far right in the figure above). Make sure to record all the settings you see here, as you will need to reset them later. STEP 5:If the “Obtain an IP address automatically” radio button is selected, then your PC is configured in DHCP mode.
  • Page 22 Click OK STEP 7:Close the previous two windows. Since you made changes, click OK, but not Cancel! You then must wait for the LAN connection to reset. After the connection recovers, you should check the connection status on the support tab of the Local Area Connection Status dialog box, as shown below.

  • Page 23: Isolation

    This resets the network so you can access the WUI. When you have finished using the WUI, return the PowerGrid 902 unit to its previous location, reset the IP configuration of the host computer, and press the Repair button again to return your system to its previous condition.

  • Page 24: Wui Homepage

    STEP 2:The login screen should appear, as shown below. Enter the login password in top section and click OK to continue. To perform a factory reset on the device you must enter the factory reset password in the bottom section and click OK. The WUI login password and other default settings can be found in section 2.3 Default Settings.
  • Page 26 See the table below for details. PLC Connections PLC PORT The PLC data connection port This is a code that identifies each PowerGrid unit. It can be found on MAC Address the back label of the unit below the barcode. Physical Transmission / Reception Throughput is a measure of network Phy Tx/Rx Throughput bandwidth.

  • Page 27: Further Information

    Node Type This will show as Fixed AP, EP or AP. The number of times this PowerGrid Number of Boots unit has been rebooted since the last Factory Reset. NOTE: The remaining fields are advanced settings used for technical support. Further Information This screen provides more detailed information concerning your network. It is divided into System Information followed by multiple Status sections: Mac, Network, PHY, Multicast, VLAN, QoS and Security.
  • Page 29 The tables below provide details about each section. System Information This shows length time Uptime PowerGrid unit has been on. This shows the PowerGrid 902 installed Firmware Version firmware version...

  • Page 30: Network Status

    PowerGrid unit on the local area network. The IP address of the router that forwards Default Gateway traffic to a destination that is out of reach IP Address of the PowerGrid 902 unit. PHY Status This section summarizes the physical parameters of the network. Notches Enabled by default.
  • Page 31 Wireless (27Mhz) Disabled by default. When Enabled, it keyboard/mouse prevents wireless keyboard/mouse signal notch interference. This function minimizes the transmission Power Control power of each PowerGrid unit while maintaining data throughput performance. Enabled by default. Multicast Status IGMP (Internet Group Membership Protocol) is a protocol used by IP hosts to report their multicast group memberships to any neighboring multicast routers.

  • Page 32: 5.5 Change Configuration

    5.5 Change Configuration This submenu provides the following configuration sections: MAC, Network, PHY, Multicast, VLAN, QoS, Security, Hardware Reset and Flash Upgrade. Each section is divided by a “Return to main page” link to the WUI homepage.
  • Page 34 The tables below provide details about each configuration section.
  • Page 35 MAC Configuration This section provides options to configure the PowerGrid unit MAC characteristics and network encryption mode. In-Home AV is the only option at this MAC Type time. There are 2 types of nodes, Fixed AP Node Type and EP. This field is used in Fixed AP mode to identify the network.
  • Page 36 Default The IP address of the router that Gateway IP forwards traffic to a destination that is Address out of reach of the PowerGrid 902 unit. PHY Configuration This section provides options to configure the physical parameters of the network Notches Enabled by default. Wireless (27Mhz) Enable this option when using a wire-...
  • Page 37 QoS Configuration Improve the end-user experience by prioritizing audio, video and voice traffic and optimizing the way shared network resources are allocated among applications. Default Priority 2 is the default priority Criterion 1 None (default) or Custom Criterion 2 None (default) or Custom If custom criteria are chosen, the following (previously hidden) fields will appear:...
  • Page 38 The QoS criteria are applied as follows: a) Criterion 1 is processed first and Criterion 2 second b) If Criterion 1 is met, Criterion 2 will NOT be applied Therefore, Criterion 2 should be more general than Criterion 1, and there are certain incompatibilities that arise between these criteria. Consult this table: If Criterion 1 Protocol is … Then Criterion 2 can be … Origin IP / Destination IP None of these protocols. UDP Protocol, Origin and TCP with port destination IP address for UDP packets...
  • Page 39 To reset the device to factory settings, enter the factory reset password (see section 2.3 Default Settings) and click Factory Reset OK. Use this function with caution, since, as noted onscreen, this will erase the current configuration settings. Hardware Reset Press the Hardware Reset button to reboot the device but not erase the configuration settings.

  • Page 40: Chapter 6 - Help

    Chapter 6 - HELP This PowerGrid unit has been designed to be a reliable and easy-to-use home networking device. However, should you experience any problems, please refer to the troubleshooting and FAQ sections below to resolve your issue. Troubleshooting FACTORY RESET To reset a unit to factory default settings, simply press the CONFIG/RESET button for 15 seconds. The adapter will reset its configuration to factory default settings...
  • Page 41 3.There MUST only be one Fixed AP in a network. Verify that this is the case by examining the AP/STBY LED for all adapters. If there is more than one AP in the network, it means that the key exchange process has failed.
  • Page 42 m) Check the ETHERNET LED on every PowerGrid 902 unit. n) If the ETHERNET LED on any unit is OFF, check that the PowerGrid unit is connected securely. The ETHERNET LED on every unit should be GREEN. o) Make sure that the settings of all your networked devices are correct. p) Next check the STATUS LED of every unit. If any unit has a RED STATUS LED, plug that unit into a different power outlet and wait for the STATUS LED color to change to ORANGE or...

  • Page 43: Faq

    Every house has different wiring set ups, and it is impossible to say which anti-surge protectors will work with the PowerGrid 902 and which will not. Our test lab and user experience has shown that the more expensive strips with EMI/RFI filters are more likely to prevent the PowerGrid 902 working than the basic strips.
  • Page 44 3.What if the flat next door has PowerGrid units as well? In this case, make sure to configure the units according to the procedure in this user manual. That way, each pair of PowerGrid units will have its own unique security key and your connection will be secure. 4. Is it safe to leave the PowerGrid units on all the time? PowerGrid units are CE certified and completely safe to leave plugged in all the time.
  • Page 45 place to find a double plug socket is in your kitchen. Alternatively plug them into a trailing extension strip (but not an anti-surge strip). When plugged in, after 10-40 seconds, the PowerGrid units will configure themselves so that each has a GREEN STATUS LED and one of the pair has an AP/STBY LED that is GREEN. If the PowerGrid units don’t configure themselves as above, you need to follow the FACTORY RESET procedure in the Troubleshooting section.

  • Page 46: Appendix A - Acronyms

    Appendix A - Acronyms The following is a list of acronyms referenced in this manual. Acronym Expanded 3DES Triple DES Advanced Encryption Standard Access Point Data Encryption Standard End Point HDTV High Definition TV Internet Service Provider Personal Computer Powerline Communications SDTV Standard Definition TV STB Set Top Box...

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