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- Page 1 HomePlug Mediaxtream Ethernet Adapter...
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Page 2: Legal Notice
User Manual Legal Notice 2010 © 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 ..............4 How Does It Work?.........................4 Direct Connection ...........................5 Package Contents Package Contents Package Contents Package Contents ................................................................6 6 6 6 Device Design Device Design Device Design Device Design........ -
Page 4: About The Product
Ethernet devices regardless of operating system. How Does It Work? Aztech HomePlug Mediaxtream Ethernet Adapter utilizes the existing electrical wiring in the house as a path to create a secured network of computers and Ethernet devices. With a maximum data rate of up to 1 Gbps, HomePlug Mediaxtream can reliably handle high requirement applications like broadband Internet, video streaming and Voice over IP. -
Page 5: Direct Connection
User Manual Direct Connection For best performance, connect HomePlug Mediaxtream 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 its performance. Page 5 of 34... -
Page 6: Package Contents Package Contents
User Manual Package Contents The package contains the following items: • 1 HomePlug Mediaxteream for Single Pack or 2 HomePlug Mediaxtream for Twin Pack • 1 Ethernet cable (Cat 5e) for Single Pack or 2 Ethernet cables (Cat5 e) for Twin Pack •... - Page 7 User Manual Label Label Label Label Status Status Status Status Description/ Function Description/ Function Description/ Function Description/ Function No power. Power Power Power Power • After Simple Connect Button is pressed for two seconds, this LED will blink to confirm the button press.
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Page 8: How To Use Simple Connect Button
User Manual How to Use Simple Connect Button Simple Connect Button provides a more convenient way of creating your HomePlug Mediaxtream Network. The button has three main functions which includes: • Creating a HomePlug Mediaxtream Network • Resetting the Private Network Name •... - Page 9 User Manual To create a HomePlug Mediaxtream Network using Simple Connect: Step 1 Plug your HomePlug Mediaxtream side by side where you can easily observe the LED behavior. Upon connection, the Power LED lights ON steadily. Step 2 Press Simple Connect Button for two seconds on HomePlug Mediaxtream X.
- Page 10 User Manual Step 3 Press Simple Connect Button for two seconds on HomePlug Y. After you release the button, the Power LED will start to blink. If the Power LED did not blink, press Simple Connect Button again for two seconds. Blinking Blinking Blinking...
- Page 11 User Manual Step 4 To confirm if the connection was established, check the LEDs. The Power and Powerline Activity LEDs on both devices should be ON. When the Powerline Activity LED on either device is off, this means the pairing is NOT successful.
- Page 12 User Manual Step 5 Unplug the HomePlug Mediaxtream and then connect them to your Ethernet devices using an Ethernet cables from the product package. After connecting the Ethernet cable, plug the HomePlug Mediaxtream directly to a wall outlet. An Ethernet-enabled device can be a router, computer, hub, gaming console, IP phone, or network printer.
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Page 13: Resetting The Private Network Name
User Manual Resetting the Private Network Name Simple Connect Button allows you to reset the HomePlug Mediaxtream’s Private Network Name to a random key. When a HomePlug Mediaxtream is reset to a random key, it will not be able to communicate with any other device. Note: Note: Note:... -
Page 14: Joining An Existing Homeplug Mediaxtream Network
User Manual Joining an Existing HomePlug Mediaxtream 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 15 User Manual Step 3 Press Simple Connect Button for two seconds on HomePlug Mediaxtream Z. After you release the button, the Power will blink. If the Power LED not blink, press Simple Connect Button again for two seconds. Make sure to press Simple Connect BLINKS BLINKS Button on HomePlug Mediaxtream Z...
- Page 16 User Manual If the Powerline Activity LED HomePlug Z is OFF, this means the pairing was not successful. You need to repeat the process again. Step 5 Unplug HomePlug Mediaxtream Z and then connect it to your Ethernet device using the Ethernet cables from the product package.
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Page 17: Joining An Existing Homeplug Mediaxtream Network
User Manual Joining an Existing HomePlug Mediaxtream 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 3 Press Simple Connect Button for two seconds on HomePlug Mediaxtream Z. After you release the button, the Power will blink. If the Power LED not blink, press Simple Connect Button again for two seconds. Make sure to press Simple Connect BLINKS BLINKS BLINKS...
- Page 19 User Manual If the Powerline Activity LED HomePlug Z is OFF, this means the pairing was not successful. You need to repeat the process again. Step 5 Unplug HomePlug Mediaxtream Z and then connect it to your Ethernet device using the Ethernet cables from the product package.
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Page 20: Joining An Existing Homeplugav Network
User Manual Joining an Existing HomePlugAV Network To enable a new device to join an existing HomePlugAV network, Simple Connect Button will copy the Private Network Name of the existing network to the HomePlug Mediaxtream. If you pressed Simple Connect from multiple HomePlug AVs, only the signal from the first two devices will be processed. - Page 21 User Manual Step 3 Press Simple Connect Button for two seconds on HomePlug Mediaxtream Z. After you release the button, the Power will blink. If the Power LED not blink, press Simple Connect Button again for two seconds. Make sure to press Simple Connect BLINKS BLINKS BLINKS...
- Page 22 User Manual If the Powerline Activity LED HomePlug Z is OFF, this means the pairing was not successful. You need to repeat the process again. Step 5 Unplug HomePlug Mediaxtream Z and then connect it to your Ethernet device using the Ethernet cables from the product package.
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Page 23: 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. Green Blue Connection rate is Connection rate is 100 Mbps and below up to 1 Gbps Page 23 of 34... -
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. 1 1 1 1 Use an Ethernet cable (Cat5 e) to 2 2 2 2... -
Page 25: Plan Your Network Plan Your Network
User Manual Plan Your Network Here are ideas on how you can plan your HomePlug Mediaxtream network. Local Network Share ultra fast Internet connection with any computer wherever it is in the house. Page 25 of 34... -
Page 26: Gaming Network
User Manual Gaming Network Connect your gaming console to the Internet and compete with other online players. Media Network Realize your high tech lifestyle by converging your IP devices into a single network. Page 26 of 34... -
Page 27: Homeplug Mediaxtream Utility
User Manual HomePlug Mediaxtream Utility HomePlug Mediaxtream Utility is a software application that allows you to change the current firmware of your device. Installation is straightforward and the user interface is easy to use. Note: Note: Note: Note: To use HomePlug Mediaxtream Utility, you need a computer using a Windows operating system with the .NET Framework installed. -
Page 28: Opening Homeplug Mediaxtream Utility
User Manual Two applications will be installed in your computer - HomePlug Mediaxtream Utility will be installed first followed by .NET Framework. The installer detects any version of .NET Framework in your computer. If .NET Framework is not installed, a dialog box opens to ask if you would like to install .NET Framework. -
Page 29: Home
User Manual Home To start a task, you first need to select the network card connected to your HomePlug Mediaxtream. 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 HomePlug Mediaxtream connected to your computer appears. - Page 30 User Manual 3. Click Firmware Upgrade. 4. Click Upgrade to select the location of the firmware files. After you select the location of the firmware files, the upgrade will immediately start. Page 30 of 34...
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Page 31: Appendix
User Manual Appendix Frequently Asked Questions Can I use HomePlug Mediaxtream with older HomePlug AV versions? HomePlug Mediaxtream versions can communicate with HomePlug AV. HomePlug Mediaxtream, however, is not backward compatible with HomePlug 1.0 releases. Can HomePlug Mediaxtream be used alongside HomePlug AV devices within the network? HomePlug Mediaxtream and HomePlug AV standards can coexist and will be able to communicate with each other. - Page 32 User Manual Do I need an Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) for HomePlug AV? No. HomePlug Mediaxtream can operate in an environment using 100-240V. How much is the power consumption of HomePlug Mediaxtream on a 230-volt power supply? HomePlug Mediaxtream has a power consumption of 6.5 watts. Can I use HomePlug Mediaxtream in an old house with old power supply lines (partly without separated ground wire)? Yes.
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Page 33: European Regulations
User Manual European Regulations The product has been designed, tested and manufactured according to the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC. Page 33 of 34... -
Page 34: 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.