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Solwise PLV-500AV-PEWN User Manual

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HomePlug AV 500 Mbps
With WiFi
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  • Page 1 Solwise PLV-500AV-PEWN HomePlug AV 500 Mbps With WiFi V1.0...

  • Page 2: Legal Notice

    User Manual Legal Notice 2014 © 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 ....................... 4 How Does It Work? ....................... 4 Direct Connection ....................... 6 Package Contents ....................... 6 Device Design ......................7 Getting Started ......................9 Plan Your Network ...................... 10 Local Network ......................10 Gaming Network ....................10 Entertainment Network ..................

  • Page 4: 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.
  • Page 5 User Manual When a HomePlug AV communicates with another device, the Powerline Activity 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.

  • Page 6: Direct Connection

    User Manual Direct Connection For best performance, connect the HomePlug AV directly to a wall outlet. As much as possible, avoid connecting it to a power strip where other electrical devices are connected. Other devices may produce electrical noise or interference that may affect the overall performance of your HomePlug AV.

  • Page 7: Device Design

    User Manual Device Design Label Status Description/ Function WPS Button /  No power. Wireless LED  When this button is pressed for 2 seconds it will enable WPS function.  When this button is pressed for more than 5 seconds it will reset the device.
  • Page 8 User Manual Power LED  No power.  When Simple Connect is pressed for more than 10 seconds, this LED will turn OFF and turn ON to confirm the Private Network Name reset.  After Simple Connect is pressed for 2 seconds, this LED will blink to confirm the button press.

  • 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 do to complete the installation. There are brief descriptions beside each step to help you along. Detailed instructions are provided in the subsequent pages.

  • Page 10: Plan Your Network

    User Manual Plan Your Network Here are ideas on how you can plan your HomePlug AV network. Local Network Share ultrafast 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 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 The Device

    User Manual Pairing the Device Your HomePlug AV 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. It is advisable that you plug in your HomePlugAV devices side by side to easily observe the LED behaviors of each HomePlug AV.

  • Page 13: How To Use Simple Connect

    User Manual 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 Web User Interface from a computer. The button has three main functions which include: ...
  • Page 14 On HomePlug X, Press the Simple On the second adapter (HomePlug Y/ Connect button more than PLV-500AV-PEWN), press Simple seconds. Power LED and Ethernet LED Connect button for 2 seconds and do it will turn OFF and turn ON (Ethernet is on the first adapter to pair the devices.

  • Page 15: Creating A Secured Homeplug Av Network

    User Manual Creating a Secured HomePlug AV Network To create a HomePlug AV network, you need at least two HomePlug AV devices using random Private Network Names. When you press Simple Connect for more than 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 for two seconds on HomePlug Y. After you release the button, the Power LED will blink. If the Power LED did not blink, press the Simple Connect again for two seconds. Note: Do not press Simple Connect for more than two seconds. Step 3 Press Simple Connect for two seconds on HomePlug X.
  • Page 17 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 18 User Manual Step 5 Unplug the HomePlug AVs 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.

  • Page 19: Joining An Existing Secured Homeplug Av Network

    User Manual Joining an Existing Secured 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. You only have to pair the new HomePlug AV device to any of the devices within the existing HomePlug AV Network by pressing the Simple connect.
  • Page 20 User Manual Step 2 ress Simple Connect for more than 10 seconds from HomePlug AV Z. 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 Simple Connect again for more than 10 seconds.
  • Page 21 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 Z is OFF, this means the pairing was unsuccessful.
  • Page 22 User Manual Step 5 Unplug HomePlug Z 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 23 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 HomePlug AV Web User Interface.

  • Page 24: Power Saving Mode

    User Manual Power Saving Mode After 15 minutes of Ethernet inactivity, HomePlug AV will enter Power Saving Mode. The Power LED will start BLINKING slowly to indicate its Power Saving Status. Conditions of a HomePlug AV on a Power saving mode: Power LED is blinking slowly Powerline Activity LED and Ethernet LED are turned OFF.

  • Page 25: Setup The Homeplug Avs

    User Manual Setup the HomePlug AVs For Twin Pack 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 power outlet. To setup a pair of HomePlug AVs: 1.

  • Page 26: The Web User Interface

    User Manual The Web User Interface The Web User Interface will allow you to configure HomePlug AV with WiFi. It is mainly used for Wireless Configuration, Changing the Private Network Name, detecting other HomePlug AV’s in the network, and measuring the throughput of devices. Installation is straightforward and the user interface is easy to use.

  • Page 27: 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 PLV-500AV-PEWN. 3. On your computer, turn OFF Wireless Adapater (if applicable). 4. Open and launch a Web Browser.

  • Page 28: Status Tab

    User Manual 7. You will now be directed to the Web User Interface page. It has 3 main tabs: Status, Network and Management Tab. Status Tab 1. Device Information. Allows you to check your Device MAC Address and Software Version. 2.
  • Page 29 User Manual Remote Device Information 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. Remote Device Information displays the following information: Device MAC Address.

  • Page 30: Network Tab

    User Manual Network Tab 1. WLAN Setting. Allows you to check your Device MAC Address and Software Version. Radio Settings a. Modify the mode, or change the wireless standard implemented in your HomePlug AV. b. Define the Wireless Channel, or limit the number of devices connected to your network.
  • Page 31 User Manual At 5 Ghz Mode/Channel At 2.4 Ghz Mode/Channel Note: By default, Wireless Mode is set at ng40+ (2.4Ghz) Page 31 of 40...
  • Page 32 5. Wireless Setting a. Wireless Enable. You may enable or disable Wireless network visibility in PLV-500AV-PEWN. b. Cancel Broadcast. This will hide your Wireless Network from being detected. c. Change the SSID Name. By changing this, you are changing the name of your network.
  • Page 33 User Manual Powerline Settings. Allows you to configure your Powerline Settings. 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. Remote Device Configuration Allows you to add additional remote devices to your network.

  • Page 34: Management Tab

    User Manual Management Tab User Management. Allows you to change the log-in password of his PLV-500AV- PEWN. Device Management. You may have the option to upgrade the firmware, restart the device, or restore the device to Factory Settings. Page 34 of 40...

  • Page 35: How To Upgrade Firmware

    User Manual How to Upgrade Firmware? Use Firmware Upgrade to upgrade the firmware of HomePlug AV. After upgrading the firmware, HomePlug AV will still retain the same Private Network Name and MAC address settings. Before you proceed with the upgrade, you need to have the Firmware File (FWUpgrade).

  • Page 36: Changing The Private Network Name

    User Manual Changing the 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 37: Local Private Network Name

    User Manual Local Private Network Name Local Private Network Name refers to the Private Network Name of the HomePlug AV that is directly connected to the computer where you use the Web User Interface. To change the local Private Network Name: 1.
  • Page 38 User Manual 4. Type the Device Name (If any). 5. Enter the Remote MAC Address of the other HomePlug AV. 6. Enter the Device Password. The Device Password can be found on the label sticker on each respective device. 7. Click Save. When the process is complete, the message Settings Applied appears.

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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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