How Does It Work - Aztech HL129EP User Manual

How Does It Work?

HomePlug AV2 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 1Gbps, HomePlug AV2 can reliably handle high requirement applications like
broadband Internet, high definition video streaming, and Voice over IP.
HomePlug AV2 converts digital signals to a complex analog signal that traverses
along the electrical wires.
converts the analog signal back to digital. To make the signal secured, a 128-bit AES
encryption is applied.
A HomePlug AV2 device can only communicate with other HomePlug AV2 devices
that use the same Private Network Name. The Private Network Name can be easily
changed in two ways. (1) is through the HomePlug AV2 Utility software. It can be
changed manually using the HomePlug AV2 Utility software on a computer with a
Windows operating system. When you use the software, you have to manually type
the Private Network Name for the device; (2) Is through the Simple Connect button.
The Simple Connect button automatically creates an encrypted Private Network
Name. It can also be used to reset the Private Network Name or to add a device
into an existing HomePlug AV2 network.
Note: HomePlug AV2 devices are effective when used in pairs. The Twin
packs are already configured to use a common Private Network Name
unique for that pair and are ready to use without involving any complex
configurations. The HomePlug AV2 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 AV2
network.
When a HomePlug AV2 communicates with another device, the Powerline Activity
LED color will indicate the status of the connection rate it provides: Red means
below 30 Mbps; Amber means 30 to 80 Mbps; and Green means more than 80
Mbps.
When receiving the analog signal, HomePlug AV2
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