NetComm NP504 User Manual

NetComm NP504 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User Manual NP504 – 500Mbps Powerline Adapters with AC Passthrough...
  • Page 2 Copyright© 2013 NetComm Wireless Limited. All rights reserved. The information contained herein is proprietary to NetComm Wireless. No part of this document may be translated, transcribed, reproduced, in any form, or by any means without prior written consent of NetComm Wireless.
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction ....................................4 How Does It Work? ....................................... 4 AC Pass-through ......................................5 Package Contents ......................................5 Device Design ....................................... 5 Determining Connection Rate ..................................7 Getting Started ....................................8 Plan Your Network ......................................8 Powerline Utility ................................... 10 Powerline User Interface ................................
  • Page 4: Introduction

    Network Name can be changed manually using the Powerline Utility software on a computer with a Windows operating system (downloadable off the NetComm website). When you use the software, you have to manually type the Private Network Name for the device.
  • Page 5: Ac Pass-Through

    AC Pass-through With built in AC pass-through, you are conveniently able to use the same power point to plug in other electrical appliances. All you have to do is connect the electrical appliance into the built-in pass-through socket and it will have power as if it was connected directly into the wall.
  • Page 6: How To Use Simple Connect

    How to Use Simple Connect Note: The Powerline Adapters that you have received are ready for use straight out of the box. They require no initial set-up or configuration - all you need to do is connect them as detailed in the Quick Start Guide. The following Instructions about the Simple Connect button to configure your network are only applicable if you are wanting to change the default private network name or include more adapters into the same powerline network.
  • Page 7: Determining Connection Rate

    Resetting the Private Network Name Simple Connect allows you to reset the Powerline Adapter’s Private Network Name to a random key. When a Powerline Adapter is reset to a random key, it will not be able to communicate with any other device. Note: Resetting the Private Network Name is different from resetting the device to its factory default settings.
  • Page 8: Getting Started

    Getting Started Plan Your Network Here are ideas on how you can plan your Powerline network. Local Network Share an ultra fast Internet connection with any computer, wherever it is in the house. IP TV Computer Gaming Network Connect your gaming console to the Internet and compete with other online players. Router Gaming Console Laptop...
  • Page 9: Entertainment Network

    Entertainment Network Experience IP TV streaming on your home entertainment system. Media Network Converge your IP devices into a single network. www.netcommwireless.com 500Mbps Powerline Adapters with AC Passthrough...
  • Page 10: Powerline Utility

    Powerline Utility Note: The Powerline utility is downloadable from the NetComm website. Please go to www.netcommwireless.com and navigate to the product page to download. Powerline Utility is a software application that allows you to configure the Powerline Adapters. It is mainly used for changing the Private Network Name, detecting other Powerline Adapters in the network, and measuring the throughput of devices.
  • Page 11: Powerline User Interface

    Powerline User Interface The Powerline Utility user interface is divided into tabs. These tabs include: Home Private Network Name Quality of Service Devices Firmware Upgrade Home Home provides a list of all the possible tasks you can perform in the Powerline Utility. To start a task, you first need to select the network card connected to your Powerline Adapter.
  • Page 12: Private Network Name

    Private Network Name Private Network Name provides the function to manually change the Private Network Name of local and remote Powerline Adapters. A Private Network Name is a string of 8 to 64 characters that enables Powerline devices to communicate with each other.
  • Page 13: Simulate Simple Connect Button

    NP504 Powerline MAC: 00:60:64:#X:#X:#X ############ N367 Click Apply. When the process is complete, the message Settings Applied appears. After changing the Private Network Name of the remote Powerline Adapter, it will no longer be able to communicate with your local Powerline Adapter, unless you use a similar Private Network Name for your local Powerline Adapter.
  • Page 14: Devices

    Quality of Service gives you the capability to prioritize particular applications within your network. QoS is not enabled by default. QoS Modes: Online Game/Internet Audio or Video Voice over IP Prioritizes data streaming Prioritizes data and multimedia Prioritizes voice applications streaming To enable QoS: Open Powerline Utility.
  • Page 15: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade Use this to upgrade the firmware of your PowerlineAdapter. After upgrading, the Powerline Adapter will retain the same Private Network Name and MAC address settings. To upgrade, you need to have both the configuration file (.PIB extension) and firmware file (.NVM extension).
  • Page 16: Frequently Asked Questions

    Frequently Asked Questions Can I use 500Mbps Powerline Adapters with older Powerline versions? All Powerline versions can co-exist with each other. 500Mbps Powerline Adapters, however, are not backward compatible with earlier (85Mbps) Powerline releases. If you will use different versions of 500Mbps Powerline Adapters in a single network, you need to use the Powerline Utility software to create a Private Network Name for all devices.
  • Page 17 What is the maximum range of a 200Mbps Powerline network? The maximum range is 200 meters. If one Powerline adapter is connected to a LAN switch, is it possible for other computers in the switch to communicate with other Powerline devices? Yes.
  • Page 18: Legal And Regulatory Information

    Your product has been repaired or modified or attempted to be repaired or modified, other than by a qualified person at a service centre authorised by NetComm; and, 6. The serial number has been defaced or altered in any way or if the serial number plate has been removed.
  • Page 19 Payment of the cost of having the Goods repaired. All NetComm ACN 002 490 486 products have a standard 12 months warranty from date of purchase. However some products have an extended warranty option (refer to packaging). To be eligible for the extended warranty you must supply the requested warranty information to NetComm within 30 days of the original purchase by registering on-line via the NetComm web site at www.netcommwireless.com...

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