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- Page 1 HL117EW HomePlugAV 500Mbps Ethernet Adapter with 300Mbps Wireless N Dual-Band Extender V1.1...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
User Manual Contents About the Product ....................... 4 How Does It Work? ....................... 4 Direct Connection ....................... 5 Package Contents ....................... 6 Device Design ......................6 Getting Started ......................8 Plan Your Network ......................9 Local Network ....................... 9 Gaming Network ......................9 Entertainment Network ..................... -
Page 4: About The Product
User Manual About the Product Aztech HL117EW is 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: Direct Connection
User Manual The HomePlugAV 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 HomePlugAV network. When a HomePlugAV communicates with another device, the Powerline Activity color will indicate the status of the connection rate it provides: Red means below 30 Mbps;... -
Page 6: Package Contents
User Manual Package Contents The package contains the following items: 1 HomePlugAV for Single Pack or 2 HomePlugAVs for Twin Pack 1 Ethernet cable for Single Pack or 2 Ethernet cables for Twin Pack Resource CD that contains the Easy Start Guide and the User Manual. ... - Page 7 User Manual Press to create or join a HomePlugAV network. Simple When Simple Connect is pressed for more than 10 seconds, it Connect will randomize the Private Network Name. Button Then Press for 2 seconds to pair the device. Dual Band This allows you to manually switch to either 2.4 Ghz or 5 Ghz Switch...
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Page 8: 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 Plan how you would be using your Network... -
Page 9: Plan Your Network
User Manual Plan Your Network Here are ideas on how you can plan your HomePlug AV2 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: 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 10 of 40... -
Page 11: Pairing The Device
Modem/Router’s Ethernet LAN port using an Ethernet cable. 3. In ROOM B, plug in your HomePlugAV (in this case, HL117EW) into a power outlet then connect it to your computer’s Ethernet Port using an Ethernet cable. -
Page 12: How To Use Simple Connect
User Manual How to Use Simple Connect The Simple Connect button provides a more convenient way of creating your HomePlugAV network without the need of opening the HomePlugAV Utility software from a computer. Page 12 of 40... -
Page 13: Resetting The Private Network Name
Power LED and Ethernet LED button for two (2) seconds and do it on will turn OFF and turn ON (Ethernet is the first adapter (HL117EW) to pair the connected). The Powerline Activity LED devices. The Power LED will blink to will switch OFF on both units. -
Page 14: Creating A Secured Homeplugav Network
User Manual Creating a Secured HomePlugAV Network To create a HomePlugAV network, you need at least two HomePlugAV devices using different random Private Network Names. When you press Simple Connect for more than 10 seconds on both devices, a common Private Network Name will automatically be generated to enable them to communicate with each other. - Page 15 User Manual Step 2 Press Simple Connect for two 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 two seconds. Step 3 Press the Simple Connect button for two seconds on HomePlug X.
- Page 16 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, this means the pairing was unsuccessful.
- Page 17 User Manual Step 5 Unplug the HomePlugAVs 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 the preferred room’s power 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 18: Joining An Existing Secured Homeplugav Network
User Manual Joining an Existing Secured HomePlugAV Network To enable a new device to join an existing network, the Simple Connect button will copy the Private Network Name of the existing network to the new HomePlugAV. You only have to pair the new HomePlugAV device to any of the devices within the existing HomePlugAV Network by pressing the Simple connect button. - Page 19 User Manual Step 2 Press the Simple Connect for more than 10 seconds on HomePlugAV X. The Power LED will turn OFF and turn ON to indicate that the button is pressed. Note: If the Power LED did not turn OFF and on, press the Simple Connect again for more than 10 seconds.
- Page 20 User Manual Step 3 Press the Simple Connect Button for two seconds on the existing HomePlugAV device. After you release the button, the Power LED will continuously blink. If the Power LED did not blink, press the Simple Connect again for two seconds. Make sure to press the Simple Connect Button again on the HomePlugAV X within two minutes after you press the Simple Connect from the existing network.
- Page 21 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 X 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 22 User Manual Determining Connection Rate Each LED color of the Powerline Activity LED 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 HomePlugAV Web User Interface.
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Page 23: Power Saving Mode
User Manual Power Saving Mode After 15 minutes of Ethernet inactivity, HomePlugAV will enter Power Saving Mode. The Power LED will start BLINKING slowly to indicate its Power Saving Status. Conditions of a HomePlugAV on a Power saving mode: Power LED is blinking slowly Powerline Activity LED and Ethernet LED are turned OFF. -
Page 24: Setup The Homeplugavs
User Manual Setup the HomePlugAVs For Twin Pack HomePlugAVs 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 HomePlugAVs to an Ethernet device and then plug it to a power outlet. To setup a pair of HomePlugAVs: 1. -
Page 25: Using The Web User Interface
User Manual Using the Web User Interface Web User Interface will allow you to configure HomePlugAV with WiFi. It is mainly used for Wireless Configuration, Changing the Private Network Name, detecting other HomePlugAV’s in the network, and measuring the throughput of devices. Installation is straightforward and the user interface is easy to use. -
Page 26: How To Access The Web User Interface
1. Ensure to follow the connection set up below. 2. Connect an Ethernet cable from the Desktop/PC to any of the Ethernet ports of the HL117EW. 3. On your computer, turn OFF Wireless Adapater (if applicable). 4. Open and launch a Web Browser. -
Page 27: Status Tab
User Manual Status Tab Device Information. Allows you to check your Device MAC Address and Software Version. Network Information. Displays the Packet Information of your HomePlugAV device. User Information. Displays the information of the Ethernet and WLAN. Page 27 of 40... -
Page 28: Network Tab
User Manual Remote Device Information. Displays information about remote HomePlugAV’s detected in the network. Only HomePlugAVs using the same Private Network Name as the local HomePlugAV will appear in the Remote Devices list. The Remote Device Information displays the following information: Device MAC Address. - Page 29 User Manual b. Define the Wireless Channel, or limit the number of devices connected to your network. At 5 Ghz Mode/Channel At 2.4 Ghz Mode/Channel Note: By default, Wireless Mode is set at ng40+ (2.4Ghz) c. Set the Transmission Power. Value of the power is decreased gradually from 1 to 5.
- Page 30 Change the SSID Name. By changing this, you are changing the name of your network. Wireless Security Mode g. Network Authentication. You may configure wireless security features. HL117EW supports 3 Wireless Security Mode including WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK and EAP. Powerline Settings. Allows you to configure your Powerline Settings.
- Page 31 User Manual a. Local Device Configuration. This function allows you to enable/disable the PLC feature of your device. It also allows you to change the Network Password or the Private Network Name. b. Remote Device Configuration. Allows you to add additional remote devices to your network.
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Page 32: Management
User Manual Management User Management. Allows you to change the log-in password of his HL117EW. Device Management. You may have the option to upgrade the firmware, restart the device, or restore the device to Factory Settings. Page 32 of 40... - Page 33 2. Click Browse, then select the Firmware File (fwupgrade file), and click Start Upgrade. Firmware Upgrade will take about 3-5 minutes to complete. NOTE : After Firmware Upgrade, please Restore to Factory Default Settings. In addition, ONLY USE OFFICIALLY RELEASE AZTECH FIRMWARE. These downloaded from...
- Page 34 User Manual Device Restart. Allows you to restart the device. Device Reset. User may have the option to reset the device to Factory Settings. Note: You can also perform a reset to the factory default when you press the WPS button on the device more than 5 seconds.
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Page 35: To Change The Private Network Name
User Manual To change the Private Network Name Private Network Name provides the function to manually change the Private Network Name of local and remote HomePlugAVs. A Private Network Name is a string of 8 to 64 characters enables HomePlugAV devices to communicate with each other. -
Page 36: Remote Private Network Name
User Manual Remote Private Network Name Without leaving your computer, you can change the Private Network Name of remote HomePlugAV devices, provided they are using the same Private Network Name as your local HomePlugAV. You cannot change the Private Network Name of remote devices that is not currently networked with your local HomePlugAV. - Page 37 User Manual 8. Click Save. When the process is complete, the message Settings Applied appears. After changing the Private Network Name of the remote HomePlugAV, it will no longer be able to communicate with your local HomePlugAV, unless you use a similar Private Network Name for your local HomePlugAV. Page 37 of 40...
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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. 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 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...