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PG-9171n| G.hn Powerline Adapter with WiFi
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Understanding the G.hn Powerline Adapter with WiFi
How to Create a Basic (2 unit) G.hn Powerline Network – Recommended Setup
Purpose
• Connecting a single dedicated
Internet Device
• Bringing wireless to a remote location
• Connecting a PoE Enabled Device
*NOTE: A G.hn Powerline Network can consist of a minimum of 2 and up to 16 devices total.
**NOTE: PG-9172 can be replaced by PG-9171n as well.
NOTE: The following steps show how to create or add onto a G.hn Powerline Network using a PG-9171n. (A
minimum of two G.hn Powerline Adapters are required to create a proper connection.)
If this is the first time you are setting up a G.hn Powerline Network please continue to Section B.
If you already have an established G.hn Powerline Network, and are adding an additional adapter please
skip to Section C.
Security Indicator
Connection Indicator
WiFi Indicator
WPS Indicator
Network Indicator
Power Indicator
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WPS
Configuration Button
Power
(Enables Device Synchronization)
Connection is secure when lit
Adapters are paired when lit
Wireless is available when lit
Secure wireless pairing is active when lit
Directly connected device is active when blinking
Adapter is powered on when lit
Recommended
Second Adapter
Primary Adapter
PG-9172**
PG-9172**
PG-9172**
PG-9171n
PG-9172**
PG-9172PoE
Ethernet Port
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Press for 10 seconds for Factory Reset.
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Summary of Contents for Comtrend Corporation PG-9171n
- Page 1 **NOTE: PG-9172 can be replaced by PG-9171n as well. NOTE: The following steps show how to create or add onto a G.hn Powerline Network using a PG-9171n. (A minimum of two G.hn Powerline Adapters are required to create a proper connection.) If this is the first time you are setting up a G.hn Powerline Network please continue to Section B.
- Page 2 Powerline Adapter directly into the wall outlet. Do not plug into a power strip or surge protector, as network performance could degrade significantly. *NOTE: It is suggested that you use the PG-9172 as the primary connection (however, you can use the PG-9171n) to the Network Device (Gateway/Router).
- Page 3 Adding to an Existing G.hn Network 4. Plug an additional PG-9171n into the power outlet closest to the location you want to add wireless and/or near an Internet Enabled Device you would like to directly connect to. If the Power Indicator does not light up, power the unit by pushing the power button on the front of the device.
- Page 4 Setup of Wireless Devices via WPS (WiFi Protected Setup) 11. Press and hold the WPS button for more than 2 seconds on the PG-9171n to activate its WPS. The PG-9171n’s WPS Indicator should flash to indicate a WPS connection is in progress.
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Page 5: Troubleshooting
3) WiFi Indicator is OFF: This is because the WiFi is disabled. If you want to enable WiFi, you can login to the PG-9171n Web (see Section 14.1 of the User Manual) to turn it on or reset the device to its default settings, which will restart WiFi. Then the WiFi Indicator will blink.