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PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter Table of Contents Chapter Title Page 1 Introduction 4 2 Important Safety Information 5 3 Learning About your Powerline Power Supply 6 4 Preparing to Install 9 5 Installing the Powerline Power Supply 11 6 Network Management 17 7 Troubleshooting 24 8 Appendix A 26 9 Appendix D 28 10 Appendix E 30 Page 3
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter (PL9665-12D) from Asoka. This adapter lets you network your home or office by simply plugging directly into your wall outlet. Now, networking is as easy as plugging in a night light. With your PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter, you can easily share your high-speed Internet broadband, mp3s, video and gaming throughout the home or office without pulling any new cabling.
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter Chapter 2 Important Safety Instructions for the PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter The following precautions should be taken when using this product: ƒ Read all instructions before installing and operating this product. ƒ Do not open the cover on this product and/or alter this product in any way. ƒ Follow common household electrical safety practices.
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter Chapter 3 Learning about your PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter Package Contents ƒ PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter (PL9665-12D) ƒ Quick Installation Guide ƒ Installation Resource CD ƒ Warranty and Support Information Card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact the retailer where you made your purchase. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the unit for repair.
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter Off ETH Link Indicates No Activity on Powerline (Should blink Intermittently) Indicates Ethernet Connectivity Indicates Ethernet Traffic Indicates No Ethernet Connectivity On Blinking Off The Cable The cable of the PL9665-12D contains (two (2) connectors): 1. an Ethernet (RJ-45) connector, and 2. a Power connector as shown in figure 3-2.
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter Figure 3-3: Rear Label Page 8
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter Chapter 4 Preparing to Install the PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter The PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter lets you set up a home or an office network using your existing electrical outlets. It can also easily compliment your existing network by connecting to your DSL/Cable Router or other IP-enabled device though it’s RJ-45 Ethernet connection. The PlugLink 9665-12D also simplifies the network setup by providing power through it’s 12 volt DC connection.
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter The PlugLink 9665-12D can also be used with existing Home Plug 1.0 and 1.1 (Turbo) Compliant Powerline devices. Simply connect the PL9665-12D to any existing power outlets and a PlugLink 9660 to any IP-enabled device with an available Ethernet port. You should instantly have connectivity to your existing network. Note: You may have to change PL9665-12D’s network password to match your existing devices.
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter Chapter 5 Installing the PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter Note: Do not connect the PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter into a power strip, extension cord, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or surge protector. This may prevent the unit from working properly or degrade the network performance. Follow the instructions below to install your PlugLink 9665-12D: 1. Connect each of your PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter units to wall outlets near your Cable/DSL Router and IP-enabled device.
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter 4. Connect Ethernet connector of the PL9665-12D to the LAN port of your approved IP- enabled device. 5. Connect power connection of the PL9665-12D to the power port of your IPenabled device. 6. This completes the hardware installation of your PL9665-12D. Installing the PlugLink 9665-12D Software System Requirements: Windows® 98 SE, 2000, XP and Vista OS 1. Insert the enclosed Installation Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive.
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter 2. the language preference, and click the Run button. 3. In the Start screen, click Install Driver to start the installation. 4. In the Welcome screen of the screen of the wizard, click Next to begin the installation. 5.
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter Agree button to continue the installation. 6. To change the name of the PlugLink AV unit, select Yes, and enter a name in the text field. Otherwise, select No. Click Next to advance to the next screen. 7. This following screen allows you to change the network password for your PlugLink AV 9665-12D units. To change the network password, select Yes and then enter the new password in the text field. Or, select No and click the Next button to continue.
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter NOTE: All devices on your network must share the same password to communicate. Use care when changing the network password. The default password is HomePlugAV. 8. Select the location where you want to install the drivers and software and click the Install button. 9.
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter PlugLink AV 9665-12D unit. Click Finish to finish the installation wizard.
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter Chapter 6 Network Management The Power Manager Utility allows you to manually configure a PlugLink HD AV YCable Adapter that is directly connected to your Personal Computer or to any PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter s that are remotely residing on your PlugLink AV Mealybug network. NOTE: The Power Manager Utility is for all Asoka PLC devices.
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter Changing Names and Encryption Keys Use the Device Screen to change your local and remote device names and change local and remote device Network Encryption Keys (NEK). Always change the remote devices before changing the one you are connected to. To change a remote device's NEK: 1. Check the box next to the device that you want to change the NEK. 2. Enter the password of the remote device. The password is printed on the device label. The default password is “HomePlugAV.” 3.
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter Resetting and Upgrading the PlugLink AV Use the Upgrade Screen to perform the following functions: 1. Reset the PlugLink AV 9665-12D to factory default settings. 2. Reboot the PlugLink AV 9665-12D device. You can also reboot the device by unplugging and replugging the unit into the electrical outlet. 3. Upgrade the firmware for the PlugLink AV 9665-12D device. Visit www.asokausa.com to upgrade the firmware.
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter Manually Resetting Firmware and NID You can use the buttons on the PlugLink device to reset the firmware to its default, or NID to associate a network. NOTE: The PlugLink device must be plugged into an electrical outlet when using these buttons. If you have questions, please contact Asoka USA Technical Support at (408) 550-8173 Prioritizing Network Traffic Use the QoS screen to prioritize your traffic through the device.
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter Viewing Network Statistics The Statistics screen shows information on HomePlug packets that are transmitted and received by the devices in your network. To enable this function, click Enable Statistics. Viewing Ethernet and HomePlug Connection The Link screen has two sub-screens that provide information about your Ethernet and HomePlug connection.
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter Viewing Connection Speed The Ethernet subscreen shows the Ethernet connection speed of the local and destination devices in your network. You can select the destination device in the Destination Address drop down menu. Click the Retrieve button to get the information. Statistics Subscreen Use the Statistics subscreen to view statistical information about your connection between a source device and a specific destination device in your network.
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter Scanning Devices Use the Rescan button to rescan the devices on the HomePlug network. This refreshes the information on all devices using the same password.
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter Chapter 7 Troubleshooting Following are solutions to a few situations you might encounter. If you do not find a solution in this chapter, contact Asoka USA Technical Support by phone at (408) 550-8173 or through email at support@asokausa.com. Symptom: I can't connect to anything and there are no lights activated on my PL9665-12D. Solution: 1. Unplug the device from the electrical outlet in question. 2. Locate another available outlet in your home. 3.
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter 1. Reset the Network Encryption Key using the Factory Reset button located on the bottom of your PL9665-12D AV device. This will reset the NEK back to the default of HomePlug. 2. Test your connection again. If this still does not work, perform the factory reset on all of your other PL9665-12D AV devices in your network. Solution #3: It is possible some outlets in your home are not connected together. 1. Unplug the PL9665-12D AV from the current electrical outlet. 2.
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter Specifications This appendix lists the specifications for your PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter Standards Compliance: •HomePlug® AV • IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter Environmental Specifications: • Operating temperature: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 40°C) • Operating humidity: 10% to 85% Non-condensing • Storage temperature: -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C) • Storage humidity: 5% to 90% Non-condensing Quality of Service: •ToS • 802.
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter Warranty Asoka warrants that (a) the hardware components of the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications section of the User Guide, and (b) the software components will perform substantially in accordance with Asoka's published specifications for ninety (90) days from the date of purchase, but does not warrant that the software will be
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter This warranty does not apply if, in the judgment of Asoka, the product fails due to damage from shipment, handling, storage, accident, abuse, misapplication or misuse, or if it has been used or maintained in a manner not conforming to product manual instructions, has been modified in any way, or has had any serial number removed or defaced. Repair by anyone other than Asoka or an approved agent will void this warranty.
PlugLink HD AV Y-Cable Adapter FCC Notice 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 provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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