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HomePlug AV User Manual

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  • Page 1 HomePlug AV 200Mbps AC Pass-Through Ethernet Adaptor...

  • Page 2: Legal Notice

    User Manual Legal Notice 2007 © All rights reserved. Version 1.1 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

    Package Contents ....................... 7 Device Design......................8 How to Use Simple Connect......................10 Creating a HomePlug AV Network..................11 Resetting the Private Network Name ...................14 Joining an Existing HomePlug AV Network................15 Determining Connection Rate.....................18 Getting Started................ 19 Plan Your Network ....................20 Local Network..........................20 Gaming Network ..........................20...
  • Page 4 User Manual Firmware Upgrade ........................33 Appendix ................. 35 Frequently Asked Questions..................35 Product Specification....................39 FCC Statement ......................42 Page 4 of 43...

  • 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. The built- in push button allows you to have a secure HomePlugAV network without a need to connect your device to a computer for manual configuration.

  • Page 6: For Best Performance

    Note: Name unique for that pair and are ready to use. The HomePlug AV from a Single Pack, on the other hand, uses a random Private Network Name. You still need to change its Private Network Name to allow it to communicate with an existing HomePlug AV network.

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    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.

  • Page 8: Device Design

    User Manual Device Design Note: Note: Above is an example of a UK plug-socket type. Plug-socket type and input voltage/frequency may Note: Note: vary for different countries. Page 8 of 43...
  • Page 9 • An Ethernet device is connected. • The LED flashes to indicate Ethernet activity. Press to create or join a HomePlug AV network. It can also Simple Connect be used to reset the Private Network Name to a random key.

  • Page 10: 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: • Creating a HomePlug AV Network •...

  • Page 11: Creating A Homeplug Av Network

    Note: Note: Note: New HomePlug AVs from a Twin Pack can already communicate with each other out of the box. However, if you intend to create a new Private Network Name using Simple Connect for both devices, you need to reset their Private Network Names to a random key before proceeding.
  • Page 12 User Manual Step 3 Press Simple Connect for two seconds on HomePlug Y. After you release the button, the Power LED will blink. If the Power LED not blink, press Simple Connect again for two seconds. Make sure to press Simple Connect...
  • Page 13 An Ethernet-enabled device can be a router, computer, hub, gaming console, IP phone, network printer, or IP TV set-top box. Note: Note: HomePlug AVs work best when connected directly to a wall socket. Avoid plugging it to a power strip Note: Note: or power extension.

  • Page 14: Resetting The Private Network Name

    Resetting the Private Network Name Simple Connect allows you to reset the HomePlug AV’s Private Network Name to a random key. When a HomePlug AV is reset to a random key, it will not be able to communicate with any other device. Note:...

  • Page 15: Joining An Existing 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 16 User Manual Step 3 Press Simple Connect for two seconds on HomePlug Z. After you release the button, the Power LED will blink. If the Power LED did not blink, press Simple Connect again for two seconds. Make sure to press Simple Connect...
  • Page 17 Note: Note: Note: HomePlug AVs work best when connected directly to a wall socket. Avoid plugging it to a power strip or power extension. The other electrical devices in the power strip create noise that may affect the performance of the HomePlug.

  • Page 18: 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)

  • Page 19: Getting Started

    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 HomePlug AV to your computer or HomePlug AVs Ethernet device. (Optional) Install HomePlug AV Utility to apply...

  • Page 20: 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 21: Entertainment Network

    User Manual Entertainment Network Experience IP TV streaming into your home entertainment system. Media Network Realize your high tech lifestyle by converging your IP devices into a single network. Page 21 of 43...

  • Page 22: Setup The Homeplug Avs

    HomePlug AVs from a Twin Pack are preconfigured to have a common Private Network Name unique for that pair. All you need to do is connect the HomePlug AVs to an Ethernet device and then plug it to a wall socket.

  • Page 23: About Homeplug Av Utility

    Installation is straightforward and the user interface is easy to use. Note: Note: To use HomePlug AV Utility, you need a computer using a Windows operating system with the .NET Note: Note: Framework installed.

  • Page 24: Installation

    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 OK.

  • Page 25: Opening Homeplug Av Utility

    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. These tabs include: Home Private Network Name...

  • Page 26: 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. When you select a network card, the MAC Address of the HomePlug AV connected to your computer appears.

  • Page 27: 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.

  • Page 28: Local Private Network Name

    It will be more helpful if you list down the Device ID of all your HomePlug AVs to enable you to remotely change their settings using the HomePlug AV Utility software. To change the Private Network Name of a remote HomePlug AV: 1.

  • Page 29: Simulate Simple Connect Button

    Status Displays the HomePlug AV Logical Network membership status number. Note: e: e: e: The Simulate Simple Connect Button functions from HomePlug AV Utility can be used for HomePlug AV versions with or without the Simple Connect button on the device.

  • Page 30: Quality Of Service

    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. Quality of Service Quality of Service gives you the capability to prioritize particular applications within your network.
  • Page 31 Voice over IP Voice over IP Voice over IP Prioritizes voice applications To enable QoS: 1. Open HomePlug AV Utility. 2. Click Quality of Service. 3. Check Enable QoS. 4. Select a QoS mode. 5. Click Apply. When the process is complete, the message Settings Applied appears.

  • Page 32: Devices

    User Manual 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. Devices Devices Devices Devices Devices displays the following information: TEI Displays the Terminal Equipment Identifier.

  • Page 33: Firmware Upgrade

    Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the firmware of a HomePlug AV: 1. Connect HomePlug AV to the computer where you are using HomePlug AV Utility. 2. Open HomePlug AV Utility. 3. Click Firmware Upgrade. 4. Click Browse to select the location of the configuration and firmware files. The configuration file has a PIB extension while the firmware file has an NVM extension.
  • Page 34 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: Note: You can also perform a reset to the factory default when you press the RESET button on the device...

  • Page 35: Appendix

    All HomePlug AV versions can communicate with each other. HomePlug AV, however, is not backward compatible with HomePlug 1.0 releases. If you will use different versions of HomePlug AV in a single network, you need to use the HomePlug AV Utility software to create a Private Network Name for all devices.
  • Page 36 How difficult is it to set up a network with HomePlug AV? HomePlug AV is a plug and play device. Connect it to an Ethernet device, plug it to a wall socket, and it is ready to use. Even the most inexperienced user can set up the network with ease.
  • Page 37 Are Gigabit Ethernet adapters required for use with HomePlug AV? No. Under ideal conditions, HomePlug AV has a physical gross data rate of up to 200 Mbps. The effective net data rate is somewhat lower. A 100 Mbps Ethernet adapter is therefore adequate in most cases.
  • Page 38 Yes. However, performance may be affected because of the quality of the wires. Can I plug HomePlug AV into a multiple socket switch or do I have to plug it directly to the wall socket? You can plug HomePlug AV into a multiple socket switch. However, we strongly advise to plug it directly to a wall socket to achieve optimal performance.

  • Page 39: Product Specification

    MAIN FEATURES MAIN FEATURES MAIN FEATURES MAIN FEATURES Standards Standards Standards Standards • Powerline: HomePlug • Ethernet: IEEE 802.3 10/100/1000 Ethernet, IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet, Auto MDI/MDIX Modulation Support Modulation Support Modulation Support Modulation Support • Powerline: OFDM 1024/256/64/16/8 QAM •...
  • Page 40 Power Requirements • Power Consumption: Whole Product : 8.08A Max Load : 220-240 Vac (UK) : 100-240Vac (US and Euro) : 50-60Hz Homeplug Portion : 0.08A, 4.5W AC Pass-through Portion : 8A Max Load Regulatory Approvals Regulatory Approvals Regulatory Approvals Regulatory Approvals •...
  • Page 41 User Manual ENVIRONMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL ENVIRONMENTAL Temperature Temperature Temperature Temperature • Operating : 0 to 40 C (32 to 104 • Non-Operating : -25 to 70 C (-13 to 158 Humidity Humidity Humidity Humidity • Operating : 30% to 80% Relative Humidity (Non-Condensing) •...

  • Page 42: Fcc Statement

    User Manual 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 43: 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.

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