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Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router
User's Manual
© Copyright 2003. Asoka USA Corporation. All rights reserved. Asoka USA Corporation
reserves the right to modify product offerings or specifications without advance notice. No
part of this publication may be produced in any format without the express written permis-
sion of Asoka USA Corporation.
Part Number: 65-9920-001

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  • Page 1 Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router User’s Manual © Copyright 2003. Asoka USA Corporation. All rights reserved. Asoka USA Corporation reserves the right to modify product offerings or specifications without advance notice. No part of this publication may be produced in any format without the express written permis- sion of Asoka USA Corporation.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Introduction Important Safety Information Getting Intimate with your Powerline Device Getting Started Connecting the Asoka PlugLink PL Cable/DSL Router LAN Side Setup Guide Router Setup Guide Internet Connection WAN Side Setup Guide Powerline Encryption Setup Guide Checking the Internet Service Provider Setup...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Thank you for choosing Asoka and, by all means, enjoy your PlugLink PL Cable/DSL Router! For the latest product information, please visit us on the web at...

  • Page 4: Important Safety Information

    Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual Important Safety Information This product is intended for connection to the AC power. The following pre- cautions should be taken when using this product. • Read all instructions before installing and operating this product.

  • Page 5: Getting Intimate With Your Powerline Device

    Before installing your powerline networking device, please take a moment to examine and familiarize yourself with it. Below is a diagram of the PL9920-BBR along with a brief description of what each LED and port rep- resent. The front panel of the router has a number of LEDs indicating the status of the device, their functions are: PWR: Steady light indicates the device is powered up.

  • Page 6: Getting Started

    Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual Getting Started What This Package Contains? When you receive your PL9920-BBR, please check to be sure that your package contains all of the following: • Asoka PL Cable/DSL Router (PL9920-BBR) • 9 VDC Transformer •...

  • Page 7: Connecting The Asoka Pluglink Pl Cable/Dsl Router

    1. Turn off all computers and other devices that will be connected to the router. 2. Connect the Ethernet port ‘WAN’ on the Asoka PL9920-BBR to the Internet access unit (Cable/DSL Modem) using the supplied Ethernet cable. 3. Connect the computers or other networking devices to the router: a) To connect a computer (other networking devices) directly to the router, simply connect the computer’s Ethernet port o the router’s LAN...
  • Page 8 Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual 5) Connect the power supply to the Asoka PL9920-BBR’s power port. Then plug the power supply directly to an AC wall outlet. Wait until the ‘RDY’ LED flashes with one second interval. (Note: Connect the power supply directly into an AC wall outlet.

  • Page 9: Lan Side Setup Guide

    Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual LAN Side and WAN Side The router creates a divider between the Internet (WAN side) and your computers on the Local Area Network (LAN side). The router uses a Firewall to protect the computers on your LAN from all other computers connected to the Internet.
  • Page 10 Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual Windows 98 SE/ME 1) In the Start Menu, select ‘Settings’ --> ‘Control Panel.’ 2) Double click on the ‘Network’ icon. 3) Select the TCP/IP entry for the Ethernet adapter or Powerline adapter used to con- nect to the router.
  • Page 11 Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual Windows 2000/XP 1) Open Network Connections • Win 2000: In the Start Menu, select ‘Settings’ --> ‘Network and Dial-up Connections.’ • Win XP: In the Start Menu, select ‘Connect To’ --> ‘Show All Connections.’...

  • Page 12: Router Setup Guide

    Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual Router Setup Guide If the computer is connected to the router using a powerline network device, the encryption password must be identical on both the router and the powerline device connected to the computer. This can be achieved in two ways: •...
  • Page 13 Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual If the router is operating correctly, the first router setup page (below) will appear. The setup pages are essential for setting up the router for Internet access. Please refer to the troubleshooting guide if the router cannot be accessed.

  • Page 14: Internet Connection Wan Side Setup Guide

    Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual Internet Connection (WAN) Side Setup Guide WAN Connection Type The router supports four connection types: DHCP Client, Static IP, PPPoE, and PPTP Client. Each setup screen and available features will differ depending on what kind of Internet connection type you select. Please click the corresponding button and fill in the fields with the info provided by your Internet Service Provider.
  • Page 15 Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual Most users leave the Default IP Address and Subnet Mask AS IS. However, for more advanced users, these fields can be changed. (Note: If you reset the router through the ‘Administration’ tab, under the ‘Reset to Default,’ the router will reset back to the above default IP address and subnet mask.)
  • Page 16 Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual By default, the router’s WAN Connection Type is set to DHCP client as shown. It should be used only if your ISP supports DHCP. To apply any changes in the setting page, click the ‘Save & Restart’ button.
  • Page 17 Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual Point-to-Point Protocol (PPPoE) Client Setup This type of connection is used by some DSL-based ISPs to establish Internet connections for end users who did not purchase a Static IP address along with their Internet service. Check with your ISP to see if they are using PPPoE.
  • Page 18 Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual Point-to-Point Tunneling Protocol (PPTP) Client Setup This setup page only applies to connections in Europe only. Your ISP will provide all the information needed for this setup page. Please contact your ISP for ther required information.

  • Page 19: Powerline Encryption Setup Guide

    Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual Powerline Encryption Setup Guide The default password for the powerline encryption is ‘HomePlug.’ If you preferred to change the password, simply type in the network password and click on ‘Update.’ Once updated, ensure all other powerline devices on your network use the same password as the router.

  • Page 20: Checking The Internet Service Provider Setup

    Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual Checking the Internet Service Provider Setup Press the ‘Device Info’ tab on the left side of the screen. When the page appears, press the ‘Refresh’ button at the bottom of the screen. Make sure that the fields related to your WAN settings are updated with the correct values from your ISP.
  • Page 21 Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual Reset System Setting to Factory Default Resets all settings back to the original state of the router. This will clear all settings you might have previously inputted to the router and will restore the router WAN IP address back to 192.168.8.1 and Subnet Mask to 255.255.255.0.

  • Page 22: Router Lan Setup Guide

    Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual Clone MAC Address Some ISPs and other services on the web uses MAC address authentication for their service, when a service is established, you give your MAC address to the company you are connecting to, when you log on to their server, the server checks the MAC address of your computer to verify your identity and service will be denied if the MAC address is different.

  • Page 23: Advanced Tab Setup Guide

    Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual Advanced Tab Setup Guide Access Control The router can automatically block packets that are commonly used when attempting to access a computer maliciously. It is a good idea to set up these filters. However, somtimes it is necessary to allow certain packets to use other Internet Services and the filtering of these packets must be removed.

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting Guide

    Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual Virtual Server The router normally protects all computers on the local network from out- side access. The Virtual Server function will forward all traffic on a certain port to a specified IP address. This is necessary to connect to web servic- es like NetMeeting.
  • Page 25 Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual • Unplug all network devices. • Turn the Internet access unit (Cable/DSL Modem) ‘On.’ Follow the user guide to ensure correct operation. • Plug in the router, wait for the RDY LED to start flashing with a one second interval.
  • Page 26 Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual Windows 2000/XP - Select ‘Start’ --> ‘Run’ and Type ‘cmd’ - Type ‘ipconfig /release’ and press ‘Enter’ - Type ‘ipconfig /renew’ and press ‘Enter’ - Type ‘ipconfig /all’ and check that the IP Address is 192.168.8.X If all still fails, press the reset button on the back of the router with a pin and repeat the steps.

  • Page 27: Appendix A: Specifications

    Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual Appendix A: Specifications WAN I/F WAN cabling LAN I/F LAN cabling Routing Protocols Powerline LED indication Power Input Dimensions Unit Weight Certification Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity One RJ-45 port, IEEE 802.3 100BaseT UTP category 5 (10/100 Mbps).

  • Page 28: Appendix B: Glossary

    Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual Appendix B: Glossary Crossover Ethernet cable where the receive and transmit contacts are reversed. DHCP Protocol for automatically assigning IP addresses. IP Address The computer's logical address on the network. Local Area Network, your computers attached to the router.

  • Page 29: Appendix C: Technical Support And Rma

    Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual Appendix C: Technical Support and RMA Please contact the Asoka Service and Support Center at: Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 5: 00 PM PST c/o Technical Support Asoka USA Corporation 820 American Street...

  • Page 30: Appendix D: Fcc Statement

    Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual Appendix D: FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to pro- vide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 31: Appendix E: Limited Warranty

    United States and Canada. Obtaining Warranty Service If you purchased an Asoka product in the United States or Canada, you are entitled to repair service during the applicable warranty period subject to the following terms.: • You must return the product at your expense in its original shipping and packing materials.
  • Page 32 REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE. Some states do not allow warranty limitations. In such states, the exclusion or limitations of this Limited Warranty may not apply to you and, in such cases, Asoka assertsthe minimum warranty permitted by law. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, NETIHER ASOKA NOR ITS THIRD PARTY...

  • Page 33: Notes

    Asoka™ PlugLink™ PL Cable/DSL Router Manual NOTES...
  • Page 34 Making Connectivity a Reality! Asoka USA Corporation 820 American Street San Carlos, CA 94070 Main: (650) 591-3236 Support: (650) 591-3189 Fax: (650) 591-3782 Email: support@asokausa.com http://www.asokausa.com...

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