Aztech HL113 E User Manual

Aztech HL113 E User Manual

200mbps homeplug av ethernet adapter v2.0

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Aztech HL113 E
200Mbps HomePlug AV Ethernet Adapter
V2.0

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  • Page 1 Aztech HL113 E 200Mbps HomePlug AV Ethernet Adapter V2.0...
  • Page 2 User Manual Legal Notice 2013 © All rights reserved. Version 2.0 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 HomePlug AV Network ..............
  • Page 4 User Manual Devices ............................ 36 Firmware Upgrade ........................ 37 Appendix ................. 39 FCC Statement ......................39 Page 4 of 40...
  • Page 5: About The Product

    User Manual About the Product HomePlug AV 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? HomePlug AV 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 HomePlug AV 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 HomePlug AV. Page 6 of 40...
  • Page 7: Package Contents

    User Manual Package Contents The package contains the following items: 1 HomePlug AV for Single Pack or 2 HomePlug AVs for Twin Pack 1 Ethernet cable for Single Pack or 2 Ethernet cables for Twin Pack Resource CD that contains the HomePlug AV Utility installer and the User Manual. Easy Start Guide Device Design Page 7 of 40...
  • Page 8 User Manual Label Status Description/ Function No power. When LED is on steady green color, and Powerline Activity and Ethernet LED is Power LED ON/OFF (Ethernet is connected / disconnected), HomePlugAV is on a Power Saving Status. Device is not connected to a HomePlug AV network. Powerline Activity After Simple Connect is pressed for 2-4 seconds, this LED will blink to confirm the...
  • Page 9: Pairing The Device

    User Manual Pairing the Device Your HomePlug AV 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 HomePlug AV network without the need to open the HomePlug AV Utility software from a computer. The button has three main functions which includes: Resetting the Private Network Name Creating a Secured HomePlug AV Network Joining an existing Secured HomePlug AV Network...
  • Page 11: Creating A Secured Homeplug Av Network

    User Manual To reset the Private Network Name using Simple Connect: Step 1 Step 2 Press Simple Connect button for 5-8 seconds On the second adapter, Press the Simple and release after press. The Power LED Connect button for 2 seconds and do it on the remains steady green.
  • Page 12 User Manual To create a Secured HomePlug AV network using Simple Connect: Step 1 Plug your HomePlug AVs side by side where you can easily observe the LED behavior. Upon connection, the Powerline Activity and Ethernet LEDs will blink simultaneously and then the Power LED lights on steadily.
  • Page 13 User Manual Step 2 Press the Simple Connect button of the HomePlug AV Y for 2 seconds. Powerline Activity LED will blink indicating that the Private Network Name has been randomize. Note: Do not press Simple Connect for more than 2 seconds. Page 13 of 40...
  • Page 14 User Manual Step 3 Within 2 minutes, Press the Simple Connect button of the HomePlug AV X for 2 seconds. Powerline Activity LED will blink indicating that the Private Network Name has been randomize. Then the two adapters will now be paired. Note: Do not press Simple Connect for more than 2 seconds Page 14 of 40...
  • Page 15 User Manual Step 4 To confirm if the connection was established, check the LEDs. The Powerline Activity LEDs both HomePlugs are blinking. When the Powerline Activity LED on either HomePlug X or HomePlug Y is off, this means the pairing is not successful. In this case, you need to redo the entire process again. Page 15 of 40...
  • Page 16 User Manual Step 5 Unplug the HomePlug AVs and then connect them to your Ethernet devices using the Ethernet cables from the product package. After connecting the Ethernet cable, plug the HomePlugs directly to a wall outlet. An Ethernet-enabled device can be a router, computer, hub, gaming console, IP phone, network printer, or IP TV set-top box.
  • Page 17: Joining An Existing Secured Homeplug Av Network

    User Manual Joining an Existing Secured HomePlug AV 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 HomePlug AV. If you pressed Simple Connect from multiple HomePlug AVs, only the signal from the first two devices will be processed.
  • Page 18 User Manual Step 2 Press Simple Connect for 5-8 seconds from a HomePlug AV Z. After you release the button, All LED will blink. The Power LED will stay ON. Note: If the all LED did not blink, press Simple Connect again. Step 3 Press Simple Connect Button for two seconds on the existing HomePlug AV device.
  • Page 19 User Manual Page 19 of 40...
  • Page 20 User Manual Step 4 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. You need to repeat the process again.
  • Page 21 User Manual Step 5 Unplug HomePlug Z and then connect it to your Ethernet device using the Ethernet cables from the product package. After connecting the Ethernet cable, plug HomePlug Z directly to a wall outlet. An Ethernet-enabled device can be a router, computer, hub, gaming console, IP phone, network printer, or IP TV set-top box.
  • Page 22: Less Than 30 Mbps Between 30 To 80 Mbps More Than 80 Mbps

    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 HomePlug AV Utility. Good (Red) Better (Amber) Best (Green)
  • Page 23 User Manual Conditions for HomePlug AV to go on a Power saving mode: Will go on a power saving mode after 15mins when there is no data transmitted. The Powerline Activity LED is turned OFF. When connected to a PC or Laptop there should be no power on the network card when the computer is OFF.
  • Page 24: 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 25: Plan Your Network

    User Manual Plan Your Network Here are ideas on how you can plan your HomePlug AV network. Local Network Share ultra fast Internet connection with any computer wherever it is in the house. Gaming Network Connect your gaming console to the Internet and compete with other online players. Page 25 of 40...
  • Page 26: Entertainment Network

    User Manual Entertainment Network Experience IP TV streaming into your home entertainment system. Page 26 of 40...
  • Page 27: Media Network

    User Manual Media Network Realize your high tech lifestyle by converging your IP devices into a single network. Setup the HomePlug AVs For Twin Pack HomePlug AVs from a Twin Pack are preconfigured to have a common Private Network Name unique for that pair.
  • Page 28: For Single Pack

    User Manual For Single Pack A HomePlug AV from a single pack uses a random Private Network Name that prevents it from communicating with other HomePlug AVs. To add it into an existing network, you need to use either the Simple Connect button or the HomePlug AV Utility software to change the random Private Network Name to the Private Network Name being used by the existing HomePlug AV network.
  • Page 29: About Homeplug Av Utility

    User Manual About HomePlug AV Utility HomePlug AV Utility is a software application that allows you to configure HomePlug AV. It is mainly used for changing the Private Network Name, detecting other HomePlug AV’s in the network, and measuring the throughput of devices. Installation is straightforward and the user interface is easy to use.
  • Page 30: Installation

    User Manual Installation To install HomePlug AV Utility: 1. Insert the Resource CD that comes with HomePlug AV 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 4.
  • Page 31: Opening Homeplug Av Utility

    User Manual Opening HomePlug AV Utility Two ways to open HomePlug AV Utility: Right-click the HomePlug AV Utility desktop shortcut and then select Open. Click the Start button, click Programs, click HomePlug AV, click HomePlug AV Ethernet Adapter, and then click HomePlug AV Utility. The User Interface The HomePlug AV Utility user interface is divided into tabs.
  • Page 32: Home

    User Manual Home Home provides a list of all the possible tasks you can perform in the HomePlug AV Utility. To start a task, you first need to select the network card connected to your HomePlug AV. This is most helpful when you have more than one network card in your computer.
  • Page 33: 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 HomePlug AVs. A Private Network Name is a string of 8 to 64 characters enables HomePlug AV devices to communicate with each other. If you intend to create multiple networks, you can assign different Private Network Names among your devices.
  • Page 34: Local Private Network Name

    User Manual Local Private Network Name Local Private Network Name refers to the Private Network Name of the HomePlug AV that is directly connected to the computer where you use HomePlug AV Utility. To change the local Private Network Name: 1.
  • Page 35: 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 HomePlug AV, it will no longer be able to communicate with your local HomePlug AV, unless you use a similar Private Network Name for your local HomePlug AV.
  • Page 36: Devices

    User Manual To simulate a Simple Connect function: 1. Connect HomePlug AV 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. Devices Devices displays information about remote HomePlug AV’s detected in the network. Only HomePlug AVs using the same Private Network Name as the local HomePlug AV will appear in the Remote Devices list.
  • Page 37: Firmware Upgrade

    User Manual Firmware Upgrade Use Firmware Upgrade to upgrade firmware of HomePlug AV. After upgrading the firmware, HomePlug AV 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 38 User Manual To reset to factory default: 1. Connect HomePlug AV to the computer where you are using HomePlug AV Utility. 2. Open HomePlug AV Utility. 3. Click Factory Default. Note: You can also perform a reset to the factory default when you press the RESET button on the device for 10-13 seconds.
  • Page 39: Appendix

    User Manual Appendix 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 40: 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. Please contact your vendor for further information.

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