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Channel Master Internet-to-tv CM-6100 Quick Start Manual

Powerline ethernet adapter kit/4-port powerline ethernet switch kit
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  • Page 2: User Manual

    CM-6100 POWERLINE ETHERNET ADAPTER KIT CM-6104 4-PORT POWERLINE ETHERNET SWITCH KIT USER MANUAL...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ORDERING INFORMATION ..................2 INCLUDED ITEMS ....................4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..............5 FIRST THING TO KNOW BEFORE INSTALLATION ............7 AC OUTLETS CONNECTION ................7 CONNECTION VIA POWER STRIP ..............8 ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE ................9 ELECTRICAL WIRING ..................10 NOTE ON INSTALLING PLC DEVICE UTILITY SOFTWARE ....... 10 PRODUCT OUTLOOK ....................11 PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..................12 STANDBY MODE .....................

  • Page 4: Ordering Information

    ORDERING INFORMATION This user manual describes Internet-to-TV Powerline Ethernet Adapter and 4-Port Powerline Ethernet Switch devices. The Internet-to-TV Powerline Ethernet Adapter device converts the Ethernet packets from its Ethernet port to the Powerline Communication packets (PLC packets), which then run on home electrical power lines, and converts the PLC packets back to Ethernet packets.
  • Page 5 PRODUCT SUMMARY Categories Description CM-6100 converts from Ethernet packets to PLC packets, and vice versa. CM-6104 converts the Ethernet packets from any of its Ethernet ports to PLC packets, and vice versa. This device can send any packet from any of its Ethernet...

  • Page 6: Included Items

    INCLUDED ITEMS CM-6100 CM-6104 2 Internet-to-TV Powerline 1 Internet-to-TV Powerline Ethernet Adapters Ethernet Adapter 1 Internet-to-TV 4-Port Powerline Ethernet Switch 2 Ethernet cables 2 Ethernet cables 1 Quick Start Guide 1 Quick Start Guide Internet-to-TV Powerline Ethernet Adapters...

  • Page 7: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS This product is intended for connection to the AC power line. For installation instructions, refer to the Installation section (See page 15). The following precautions should be taken when using this product. • Please read all instructions before installing and operating this product.
  • Page 8 • DO NOT allow anything to rest on the product interconnect plug. DO NOT place this product where people may walk on the cords. • Because this product sends data over the power line, it is recommended that you plug directly into a power outlet. •...

  • Page 9: First Thing To Know Before Installation

    FIRST THING TO KNOW BEFORE INSTALLATION Internet-to-TV Powerline Ethernet Adapters (PEA) send data to and from each other over the existing electrical wiring in your home, and may be affected by electrical noises or the length of the wiring at your house. Keep the following in mind when placing this Powerline device in your home.

  • Page 10: Connection Via Power Strip

    The following connections are NOT recommended, although current PLC technology will overcome most noise interference from electronic devices’ AC adapters or chargers. Noise-filtering Power Strip Noise-filtering Power Strip wer Strip wer Strip Noise-filtering Power Strip Noise-filtering Power Strip Connection Via Power Strip If you must connect this device to a power strip, please keep the following recommendation in mind: Internet-to-TV Powerline Ethernet Adapters...

  • Page 11: Electrical Interference

    • Make sure the power strip does not have a noise filter or a surge protector, as these features may impair communication signaling of the Powerline device sent over the electric wiring, and its throughput or distance will be degraded. •...

  • Page 12: Electrical Wiring

    Electrical Wiring This device sends data to and from each other over the existing electrical wiring of your house. If two wall outlets are separated by a great distance of electrical wiring, these devices may not communicate well with each other. For more information, refer to the troubleshooting section.

  • Page 13: Product Outlook

    PRODUCT OUTLOOK Ethernet Port Four Ethernet Ports Electrical Plug The “PLC Link/ACT “ LED indicator turns “ON” when Powerline link is detected. If the device is serving as a Venting Holes STATION, the LED indicator will (Shouldn’t face flash to indicate transmit or receive Powerline activity.

  • Page 14: Product Overview

    Item Item Name Description On: Powerline Link Detected (*1) Blinking: PLC Link/ACT LED (1) Powerline traffic detected (*1) (2) Powerline device not in any logical network. Off: No Powerline traffic detected On: Ethernet Link Detected Ethernet Link/ACT LED Blinking: Ethernet traffic detected Off: No Ethernet Link detected On: Power on Blinking:...
  • Page 15 For example, three PCs can connect to a DSL router for accessing the Internet via four of these Powerline devices (Each PC connected to one of the Powerline devices, and the DSL router connected to the fourth Powerline device). Each Powerline device has predefined attributes such as DAK (device password) and Powerline logical network group.

  • Page 16: Standby Mode

    If the user finds two newly purchased devices are not able to communicate with each other, please press the “reset-to- factory-default” button while the device is plugged in and powered on to reset the device back into the factory default Powerline Network Group, HomePlugAV.

  • Page 17: Product Installation

    PRODUCT INSTALLATION Setting the Logical Network Group Users can set Internet-to-TV Powerline Ethernet Adapter devices into one or many logical network groups. Devices in the same logical network group will communicate with each other. Devices in different network groups won’t communicate with each other.

  • Page 18: Remove A Device From A Logical Network Group

    Step 2. Press the GROUP button of device A for 2 to 3 seconds (make sure POWER LED starts blinking). Step 3. In less than two minutes after the previous step, press the GROUP button of device B for 2 to 3 seconds (make sure POWER LED starts blinking).

  • Page 19: Setting Different Network Group

    to remove a device from a logical network group of 3 or more devices, just operate the GROUP button of this device to be removed from the group as in Step 1. Setting a different network Group When a device is removed from a logical network group, a random network key is generated which is different from the original network group name.
  • Page 20 APPLICATION 1 Room A Room B CM-6100 CM-6100 PC/MAC Notebook Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable Room A Room B Notebook CM-6104 CM-6100 Notebook IP STB Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cables PC/MAC Internet-to-TV Powerline Ethernet Adapters...

  • Page 21: Application 2 - Pc To Xdsl Router Connection

    package), please connect the second included Powerline device with another PC as shown in Room B of the following two pictures. The second picture in the following example shows multiple network devices connected to the 4-port Powerline Ethernet Switch product in Room A, and to the Notebook PC in Room B.
  • Page 22 APPLICATION 2 Room A Room B CM-6100 CM-6100 PC/MAC xDSL Router Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable Room A Room B Notebook CM-6104 CM-6100 IP STB xDSL Router Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cables PC/MAC Internet-to-TV Powerline Ethernet Adapters...

  • Page 23: Application 3 - Wireless Access Point Range Extensions

    Application 3 – Wireless Access Point Range Extensions Sometimes, a PC using wireless LAN on one floor of a concrete house can not access the wireless AP router installed on a different floor. Using the included Powerline Ethernet devices will overcome this problem! Installation Procedure: Connect the included Powerline device to a wireless Access...
  • Page 24 APPLICATION 3 Room A Room B PC/MAC CM-6100 CM-6100 xDSL Wireless Router Router Ethernet Cable Ethernet Cable Interference may be intermittent, for example highest at one time of day, or one day of the week. Normally, a business environment covers a wider area than the recommended home application.

  • Page 25: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Items Descriptions CM-6100 CM-6104 PHY Rate 200Mbps Effective Data Rate TCP: Up to 90 Mbps TCP: Up to 91 Mbps UDP: Up to 91 Mbps UDP: Up to 92 Mbps Frequency Band 2~28 MHz (With Mask) Access Methods CSMA/CA channel-access schemes...

  • Page 26: Faq (Frequently Asked Questions)

    FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) What is the distance this device can transmit? ANS: Powerline technology provides reliable coverage for considerable distances in a home, but the limiting factor is often noise in your home’s electrical system. Since noise is not directly distance-dependant, you may get (considerably) less or more coverage.
  • Page 27 Do I have to rewire my home electric outlets or install special filters for using this device? ANS: Our Powerline products use a home’s existing electrical wiring to network computers in different rooms so that they can share files, printers, and Internet connections. They use existing electrical sockets (outlets).
  • Page 28 section on page 23 for the type encryption algorithm used with this device. How can I connect multiple devices together? ANS: Multiple devices can be connected together if they are in same logical network group. Use the GROUP button or utility software on a PC to set the group for this device.
  • Page 29 Why use a password? ANS: Since the device can be configured by a PC utility software, a password protects the device from being configured by unauthorized people. What standard does this device use? ANS: Powerline devices from multiple manufacturers using this same PLC standard will be able to communicate with each other.
  • Page 30 the electrical wiring (fluorescent lights, copy machines, manufacturing equipment). If this noise level is too high, the Powerline products will not work effectively. Can this PLC device communicate with any other PLC devices purchased in the market? ANS: PLC devices using different PLC standards (protocol) may have problems communicating with each other, although they all can co-exist on the same electric wires.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING New devices are shipped with the same logical network group assignment and should have no problems communicating with each other. If two devices can not communicate, check the logical network group to make sure they are using the same PLC configuration utility.
  • Page 32 • Uninstall and reinstall the device • Perform a “ping” test to see whether your device is connected to the network • Gradually increase the distance between the Powerline units. Your testing will determine which distances you can achieve. Long Distance Debugging Steps: •...
  • Page 33 – Surge protectors and other line filters and conditioning – Blowers – Large electrical motors Note 1) This Powerline device is not designed for business use. Consult a professional electrician to evaluate the electrical noise in your building and to suggest remedies. 2) If you’ve moved a Powerline unit, or disconnected the cables, your other network devices may need about 5 minutes to refresh the current status.

  • Page 34: Warranty

    Labor: For a period of 90 days from the original date of purchase, if Channel Master determines that the equipment is defective subject to the limitations of this warranty, it will be repaired or replaced at no charge for labor as your sole and exclusive remedy.
  • Page 35 Parts: For a period of 90 days from the original date of purchase, Channel Master will supply, as your sole and exclusive remedy and at no charge, new or re-manufactured parts in exchange for parts determined to be defective subject to the limitations of this warranty.
  • Page 36 • This warranty does not cover cosmetic damage, damage due to lightning, electrical or telephone line surges, battery leakage, fire, flood, or other acts of Nature, accident, misuse, abuse, repair or alteration by other than authorized factory service, use of accessories not recommended by the manufacturer, negligence, commercial or institutional use, or improper or neglected maintenance.
  • Page 37 Representative when returning your equipment for service. LEGAL LIMITATIONS REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY. CHANNEL MASTER AND ITS AFFILIATES SHALL NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR BREACH OF ANY EXPRESSED...
  • Page 38 OPERATION OF LAW OR OTHERWISE, SUCH WARRANTIES SHALL BE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE PERIOD OF THIS WARRANTY IF PERMITTED UNDER APPLICABLE LAW. CHANNEL MASTER RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE TO HONOR THIS WARRANTY IF CHANNEL MASTER DETERMINES ANY OF THE ABOVE EXCEPTIONS TO HAVE CAUSED THIS SYSTEM NOT TO HAVE PERFORMED PROPERLY.
  • Page 39 © 2011 Channel Master. Channel Master is a registered trademark. Specifications subject to change. All rights reserved. © 2011 Channel Master. Channel Master es una marca registrada. Especificaciones sujetas a cambio. Todos los derechos reservados. © Channel Master, 2011. Channel Master est une marque déposée. Les caractéristiques peuvent être modifiées sans préavis. Tous droits réservés.

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