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Page 2: Legal Notice
User Manual Legal Notice 2012 © All rights reserved. Version 1.0 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 ..............5 How Does It Work? ........................5 Direct Connection ........................6 Package Contents ....................... 7 Device Design ......................7 Pairing the Device ........................9 How to Use Simple Connect....................10 Resetting the Private Network Name ................10 Creating a Secured HomePlugAV Smartlink Network ............ - Page 4 User Manual Appendix ................. 41 Frequently Asked Questions ..................41 FCC Statement ......................44 Page 4 of 45...
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Page 5: About The Product
User Manual About the Product HomePlugAV Smarlink 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. How Does It Work? HomePlugAV Smartlink utilizes the existing electrical wiring in the house as a path to create a secured network of computers and Ethernet devices. -
Page 6: Direct Connection
User Manual Direct Connection For best performance, connect HomePlugAV Smartlink directly to a wall outlet. Avoid connecting it to a power strip where other electrical devices are connected. Other devices create electrical noise that may affect the performance of HomePlugAV Smartlink. Page 6 of 45... -
Page 7: Package Contents
User Manual Package Contents The package contains the following items: • 1 HomePlugAV Smartlink for Single Pack or 2 HomePlugAV Smartlink for Twin Pack • 1 Ethernet cable for Single Pack or 2 Ethernet cables for Twin Pack • Resource CD that contains the HomePlugAV Smartlink Utility installer and the User Manual. - Page 8 User Manual Label Label Status Status Description/ Function Description/ Function Label Label Status Status Description/ Function Description/ Function Blinking When LED is blinking slowly in Green color HomePlugAV slowly Smartlink is on a Power Saving status. Power Power Power Power No power.
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Page 9: Pairing The Device
User Manual Pairing the Device Your HomePlugAV Smartlink devices by default are preconfigured to have a common Private Network Name. Setting up your HomePlugAV network is as easy as 1,2 and 3. 1. Plug in your HomePlugAV Smartlink devices side by side to easily observe the LED behavior. -
Page 10: How To Use Simple Connect
User Manual How to Use Simple Connect Simple Connect provides a more convenient way of creating your HomePlugAV Smartlink network without the need to open the HomePlugAV Smartlink Utility software from a computer. The button has three main functions which include: •... -
Page 11: Creating A Secured Homeplugav Smartlink Network
User Manual To reset the Private Network Name using Simple Connect: Step 1 Step 2 Press Simple Connect button for 10 Do the same procedure on unit 2 to reset seconds or wait until ALL LED blinks. The its Private Network Name. Press the Powerline Activity LED will switch OFF Simple Connect button for 2 seconds on on both units. - Page 12 User Manual To create a Secured HomePlugAV Smartlink network using Simple Connect: Step 1 Plug your HomePlugAV Smartlinks side by side where you can easily observe the LED behavior. Upon connection, the LEDs will blink simultaneously and then the Power LED lights on steadily.
- Page 13 User Manual Step 2 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. Note: Note: Do not press Simple Connect for more than 2 seconds. Note: Note: Blinking...
- Page 14 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 did not blink, press Simple Connect again for two seconds. Make sure to press Simple Connect on HomePlug Y within two minutes after you press Simple Connect on HomePlug X.
- Page 15 User Manual Step 4 To confirm if the connection was established, check the LEDs. The Power LEDs and 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 is not successful.
- Page 16 User Manual Step 5 Unplug the HomePlugAV Smartlinks 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 17: Joining An Existing Secured Homeplugav Smartlink Network
User Manual Joining an Existing Secured HomePlugAV Smartlink 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 HomePlugAV Smartlink. If you pressed Simple Connect from multiple HomePlugAV Smartlinks, only the signal from the first two devices will be processed. - Page 18 User Manual Step 2 Press Simple Connect for ten seconds from a HomePlugAV Smartlink Z. After you release the button, All LED will blink. The Power LED will stay ON. Note: If the all LED did not blink, press Simple Connect again for ten seconds. Step 3 Press Simple Connect Button for two seconds on the existing HomePlugAV Smartlink device.
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- Page 20 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. Page 20 of 45...
- Page 21 User Manual If the Powerline Activity LED on HomePlug Z is off, this means the pairing was not successful. You need to repeat the process again. Step 5 Unplug HomePlug Z and then connect it to your Ethernet device using the Ethernet cables from the product package.
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- Page 23 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 HomePlugAV Smartlink Utility. Good (Red) Better (Amber) Best (Green)
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Page 24: Power Saving Mode
User Manual Power Saving Mode When Power LED blinks slowly in Green color HomePlugAV Smartlink is on a Power saving status. Conditions for HomePlugAV Smartlink to go on a Power saving mode: Will go on a power saving mode after 15mins. There should be no Ethernet link. -
Page 25: 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 Use an Ethernet cable to connect... -
Page 26: Plan Your Network
User Manual Plan Your Network Here are ideas on how you can plan your HomePlugAV Smartlink 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 26 of 45... -
Page 27: Entertainment Network
User Manual Entertainment Network Experience IP TV streaming into your home entertainment system. Setup the HomePlugAV Smartlinks For Twin Pack HomePlugAV Smartlinks 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 HomePlugAV Smartlinks to an Ethernet device and then plug it to a wall socket. -
Page 28: For Single Pack
User Manual For Single Pack A HomePlugAV Smartlink from a single pack uses a random Private Network Name that prevents it from communicating with other HomePlugAV Smartlinks. To add it into an existing network, you need to use either the Simple Connect button or the HomePlugAV Smartlink Utility software to change the random Private Network Name to the Private Network Name being used by the existing HomePlugAV Smartlink network. -
Page 29: About Homeplugav Smartlink Utility
User Manual About HomePlugAV Smartlink Utility HomePlugAV Smartlink Utility is a software application that allows you to configure HomePlugAV Smartlink. It is mainly used for changing the Private Network Name, detecting other HomePlugAV Smartlink’s in the network, and measuring the throughput of devices. -
Page 30: Installation
User Manual Installation To install HomePlugAV Smartlink Utility: 1. Insert the Resource CD that comes with HomePlugAV Smartlink 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 31: Opening Homeplugav Smartlink Utility
User Manual Opening HomePlugAV Smartlink Utility Two ways to open HomePlugAV Smartlink Utility: Right-click the HomePlugAV Smartlink Utility desktop shortcut and then select Open. Click the Start button, click Programs, click HomePlugAV Smartlink, click HomePlugAV Smartlink Ethernet Adapter, and then click HomePlugAV Smartlink Utility. -
Page 32: Home
User Manual Home Home provides a list of all the possible tasks you can perform in the HomePlugAV Smartlink Utility. To start a task, you first need to select the network card connected to your HomePlugAV Smartlink. This is most helpful when you have more than one network card in your computer. -
Page 33: Private Network Name
User Manual Private Network Name Private Network Name provides the function to manually change the Private Network Name of local and remote HomePlugAV Smartlinks. A Private Network Name is a string of 8 to 64 characters enables HomePlugAV Smartlink devices to communicate with each other. -
Page 34: Local Private Network Name
User Manual Local Private Network Name Local Private Network Name refers to the Private Network Name of the HomePlugAV Smartlink that is directly connected to the computer where you use HomePlugAV Smartlink Utility. To change the local Private Network Name: 1. -
Page 35: Simulate Simple Connect Button
User Manual 5. Type the Device ID of the remote device. The Device ID can be found on the label pasted on the device. 6. Click Apply. When the process is complete, the message Settings Applied appears. After changing the Private Network Name of the remote HomePlugAV Smartlink, it will no longer be able to communicate with your local HomePlugAV Smartlink, unless you use a similar Private Network Name for your local HomePlugAV Smartlink. -
Page 36: Quality Of Service
User Manual To simulate a Simple Connect function: 1. Connect HomePlugAV Smartlink 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 37 User Manual QoS Modes: Online Game/Internet Online Game/Internet Prioritizes data streaming Online Game/Internet Online Game/Internet Audio or Video Audio or Video Prioritizes data streaming multimedia streaming Audio or Video Audio or Video Voice over IP Voice over IP Voice over IP Voice over IP Prioritizes voice applications To enable QoS: 1.
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Page 38: Devices
User Manual Devices Devices displays information about remote HomePlugAV Smartlink’s detected in the network. Only HomePlugAV Smartlinks using the same Private Network Name as the local HomePlugAV Smartlink will appear in the Remote Devices list. Devices Devices Devices Devices Devices displays the following information: TEI Displays the Terminal Equipment Identifier. -
Page 39: Firmware Upgrade
User Manual Firmware Upgrade Use Firmware Upgrade to upgrade firmware of HomePlugAV Smartlink. After upgrading the firmware, HomePlugAV Smartlink 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 40 User Manual To reset to factory default: 1. Connect HomePlugAV Smartlink to the computer where you are using HomePlugAV Smartlink Utility. 2. Open HomePlugAV Smartlink Utility. 3. Click Factory Default. Note: You can also perform a reset to the factory default when you press the RESET button on the device Note: Note: Note:...
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Page 41: Appendix
User Manual Appendix Frequently Asked Questions Can I use HomePlugAV Smartlink with older HomePlug versions? All HomePlugAV Smartlink versions can communicate with each other. HomePlugAV Smartlink, however, is not backward compatible with HomePlug 1.0 releases. If you will use different versions of HomePlugAV Smartlink in a single network, you need to use the HomePlugAV Smartlink Utility software to create a Private Network Name for all devices. - Page 42 User Manual network with ease. Installing the HomePlugAV Smartlink Utility software is only needed if you intend to manually change the Private Network Name or view the connection rate. How many devices do I need to create a HomePlugAV Smartlink network? At least two devices are needed to create a HomePlugAV Smartlink network.
- Page 43 User Manual Do I need an Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) for HomePlugAV Smartlink? No. HomePlugAV Smartlink can operate in an environment using 100-240V. What is the maximum range of HomePlugAV Smartlink? The maximum range is 200 meters. If one HomePlugAV Smartlink is connected to a LAN switch, is it possible for other computers in the switch to communicate with other HomePlugAV Smartlink devices? Yes.
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Page 44: Fcc Statement
User Manual What will happen if I connect two HomePlugAV Smartlinks to the same router? This will cause collision and slow down the network traffic. To prevent collision, you need to assign different Private Network Names on each HomePlugAV Smartlink. 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. -
Page 45: 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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