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- Page 1 HL119EP Aztech HomePlug AV2 600 Mbps Smart Link AC Pass-thru Eth Adapter V1.1...
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Page 2: Legal Notice
User Manual Legal Notice 2014 © 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
User Manual Contents About the Product ......................... 4 How Does It Work? ......................... 4 Smart Link ............................5 Direct Connection ......................... 6 Package Contents ........................6 Device Design ..........................7 Getting Started ..........................9 Plan Your Network ........................10 Local Network ..........................10 Gaming Network ......................... -
Page 4: About The Product
User Manual About the Product HomePlugAV2 is immediately ready to use out of the box and does not require the installation of any 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. -
Page 5: Smart Link
Aztech HL119EP was developed differently compared to other Standard PLC devices. Unlike Standard PLC devices wherein communication signals only traverse in the Line-Neutral pair, Aztech HL119EP utilizes both the Line-Neutral and the Line- Ground pair to improve and increase the overall coverage of your home network;... -
Page 6: Direct Connection
User Manual Direct Connection For best performance, connect the HL119EP directly to a power outlet. Despite its size which immediately occupies power outlet space, the Aztech HL119EP thrives on the concept “plug a power outlet”, a concept which allows you to plug another device/power strip on a currently plugged HL119EP. -
Page 7: Device Design
User Manual Device Design Interfaces / Buttons Label Description/ Function Ethernet Accepts either cross or straight Ethernet cable. Port Press for three (3) seconds then release the button to reset the Reset device to its factory default settings. When you reset to factory Button default, all configuration changes made will be removed. - Page 8 User Manual (10) seconds, this LED will turn OFF and turn ON to confirm the Private Network Name reset. After the Simple Connect button is pressed for two (2) seconds, this LED will blink to confirm the button press. ...
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Page 9: 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... -
Page 10: Plan Your Network
User Manual Plan Your Network Here are ideas on how you can plan your HomePlugAV2 network. Local Network Share ultra fast Internet connection with any computer wherever it is in your house Gaming Network Connect your gaming console to the Internet and compete with other online players Page 10 of 40... -
Page 11: 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 11 of 40... -
Page 12: Pairing Your Device
User Manual Pairing your Device Your HomePlugAV2 devices by default are preconfigured with a common Private Network Name. Setting up your HomePlugAV2 network can quickly be done without any hassle or complexity. NOTE : It is advisable that you plug in your HomePlugAV2 devices side by side to easily observe the LED behaviors of each HomePlugAV2 device. -
Page 13: How To Use Reset And Simple Connect Button
User Manual How to Use Reset and Simple Connect Button The Simple Connect button provides a more convenient way of creating your HomePlugAV2 network without the need of opening the HomePlugAV2 Utility software from a computer. Page 13 of 40... - Page 14 User Manual Resetting the Private Network Name The Simple Connect button allows you to reset the HomePlugAV2’s Private Network Name to a random key. When a HomePlugAV2 is reset to a random key, it will not be able to communicate with any other device that does not have the same random key.
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Page 15: Creating A Secured Homeplugav2 Network
User Manual Creating a Secured HomePlugAV2 Network To create a HomePlugAV2 network, you need at least two HomePlugAV2 devices using random Private Network Names. When you press Simple Connect for 10 seconds on both devices, a common Private Network Name will be automatically generated to enable them to communicate with each other. - Page 16 User Manual Step 2 Press the Simple Connect button for 2 seconds on HomePlug Y. After you release the button, the Power LED will blink. If the Power LED did not blink, press Simple Connect again for two seconds. Note: Do not press Simple Connect for more than 2 seconds. Page 16 of 40...
- Page 17 User Manual Step 3 Press Simple Connect for two seconds on HomePlug X. After you release the button, the Power LED will blink. If the Power LED did not blink, press Simple Connect again for two seconds. Pairing between two devices are only given two minutes upon pressing the Simple Connect button for two seconds on HomePlug Y.
- Page 18 User Manual Step 4 To confirm if the connection was established, check the LEDs. The Power LEDs the Powerline Activity LEDs on both HomePlugs are ON. When the Powerline Activity LED on either HomePlug X or HomePlug Y is OFF. You have to repeat steps 1 to 3 again until all LEDS in all HomePlugAV2 devices are on.
- Page 19 User Manual Step 5 Unplug the HomePlugAV2s 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.
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Page 20: Joining An Existing Secured Homeplugav2 Network
User Manual Joining an Existing Secured HomePlugAV2 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 HomePlugAV2. You only have to pair the new HomePlugAV2 device to any of the devices within the existing HomePlugAV2 Network by pressing the Simple connect. - Page 21 User Manual Step 3 Press Simple Connect Button for two seconds on the existing HomePlugAV2 device. After you release the button, the Power LED will continuously blink. If the Power did not blink, press Simple Connect again for two seconds. Make sure to press Simple Connect Button again on the HomePlugAV2 X within two minutes after you press Simple Connect from the existing network.
- Page 22 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 X is off, this means the pairing was unsuccessful.
- Page 23 User Manual Step 5 Unplug HomePlug X 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 24 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 the HomePlugAV2 Utility.
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Page 25: Power Saving Mode
User Manual Power Saving Mode After 15 minutes of Ethernet inactivity, the HL119EP will enter Power Saving Mode. The Power LED will start BLINKING slowly to indicate its Power Saving Status. Conditions of an HL119EP before entering Power saving mode: Power LED is blinking slowly Powerline Activity LED and Ethernet LED are turned OFF. -
Page 26: Setup The Homeplugav2S
User Manual Setup the HomePlugAV2s For Twin Pack HomePlugAV2s from a Twin Pack are preconfigured to have a common Private Network Name unique for that pair. All you have to do is connect the HomePlugAV2s to an Ethernet device and then plug it to a wall socket. To setup a pair of HomePlugAV2s: 1. -
Page 27: About Homeplugav2 Utility
User Manual About HomePlugAV2 Utility The HomePlug AV Utility is a software that allows you to manually configure your HomePlug AV/AV2 devices. It is mainly used for changing the Private Network Name, detecting other HomePlug AV/AV2’s in the network, and measuring the throughput of your HomePlug AV/AV2 devices. -
Page 28: Installation
User Manual Installation To install HomePlugAV2 Utility: 1. Insert the Resource CD that comes with HomePlugAV2 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 29: Opening Homeplugav2 Utility
User Manual Opening HomePlugAV2 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 multiple tabs. -
Page 30: Home
User Manual Home The Home menu provides a list of all the possible tasks you can perform in the HomePlug AV Utility. To start a task: 1. Select the network card connected to your HomePlug AV/AV2 device. 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/AV2 connected to your computer appears. -
Page 31: Private Network Name
User Manual Private Network Name The Private Network Name menu provides the function to manually change the Private Network Name of both local and remote HomePlug AV/AV2s devices. A Private Network Name is a string of 8 to 64 characters which enables HomePlugAV2 devices to communicate with each other. -
Page 32: Local Private Network Name
User Manual Local Private Network Name Local Private Network Name refers to the Private Network Name of a HomePlug directly connected to the computer where you are using the HomePlug AV Utility. To change the local Private Network Name: 1. Launch the HomePlug AV Utility. 2. - Page 33 User Manual 4. Tick the Change Private Network Name of remote device checkbox. 5. Type the Device ID of the remote device. This can be found on the device label seen on the example provided below. 6. Click Apply. When the process is complete, the message “Settings Applied” would appear.
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Page 34: Simulate Simple Connect Button
User Manual Simulate Simple Connect Button Simulate Simple Connect Button allows you to apply functionalities without manually pressing the Simple Connect button on a HomePlug AV/AV2 device. However, do take not that this feature only works on local devices. Simple Connect. -
Page 35: Quality Of Service
User Manual Quality of Service Quality of Service gives you the capability to prioritize particular applications within your network. QoS is not enabled by default. Online Game/Internet Prioritizes data streaming Audio or Video Prioritizes data streaming multimedia streaming Voice over IP Prioritizes voice applications To enable QoS: 1. -
Page 36: Devices
User Manual Devices Devices displays information about remote HomePlugAV2’s detected in the network. Only HomePlugAV2s using the same Private Network Name as the local HomePlugAV2 will appear in the Remote Devices list. Devices displays the following information: TEI Displays the Terminal Equipment Identifier. Device MAC address Displays the HomePlugAV2 MAC Address. -
Page 37: Firmware Upgrade
User Manual Firmware Upgrade Use Firmware Upgrade to upgrade the firmware of your HomePlugAV2. After upgrading the firmware, HomePlugAV2 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: 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. -
Page 39: 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. - Page 40 User Manual Copyright © 2014 Aztech Technologies Pte Ltd (CRN:199800635M). All rights reserved. Page 40 of 40...