200Mbps HomePlug AV Ethernet Adaptor
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User Manual Contents About the Product ..................................................................... 5 How Does It Work?.........................................................................................................................5 Direct Connection ...........................................................................................................................6 Package Contents ....................................................................................................
User Manual Devices ..........................................................................................................................................34 Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................................................35 Appendix ................................................................................. 37 Frequently Asked Questions.....................................................................................
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. How Does It Work? HomePlug AV utilizes the existing electrical wiring in the house as a path to create a secured network of computers and Ethernet devices.
User Manual Direct Connection For best performance, connect HomePlug AV 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 HomePlug AV.
User Manual Package Contents The package contains the following items: • 1 HomePlug AV for Single Pack or 2 HomePlug AVs for Twin Pack • 1 Ethernet cable for Single Pack or 2 Ethernet cables for Twin Pack • Resource CD that contains the HomePlug AV Utility installer and the User Manual.
User Manual Label A Power Status Description/ Function Blinking When LED is blinking slowly in Green color HomePlug slowly AV is on a Power Saving status. Off No power. On • After Simple Connect is pressed for two seconds, this LED will blink to confirm the button press. • When Simple Connect is pressed for 10 seconds, this LED will blink to confirm the Private Network Name reset. Off Powerline Activity On B Device is not connected to a HomePlug AV network.
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. Plug in your HomePlugAV devices side by side to easily observe the LED behavior. Wait until the Power and PL-ACT LED turns ON to confirm that the connection has been established. 2. In Room A plug in your HomePlugAV X into the wall socket then connect it to your Modem/Router’s Ethernet LAN port using an Ethernet cable.
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 Utility software from a computer. The button has three main functions which includes: • Resetting the Private Network Name • Creating a Secured HomePlug AV Network • Joining an existing Secured HomePlug AV Network Resetting the Private Network Name Simple Connect allows you to reset the HomePlug AV’s Private Network Name to a random key.
User Manual To reset the Private Network Name using Simple Connect: Step 1 Step 2 Press Simple Connect button for 10 To confirm the Private Network Name seconds or wait until ALL LED blinks. resets, the Powerline Activity LED will switch OFF. 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.
User Manual To create a Secured HomePlug AV network using Simple Connect: Step 1 Plug your HomePlug AVs 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. Press the Simple Connect button of the HomePlug AV X for ten seconds. All LED will blink indicating that the Private Network Name has been randomize. Press the Simple Connect button of the HomePlug AV Y for ten seconds.
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. The LEDs on both devices will switch off and on twice to signify that they are paired with another device.
User Manual Step 4 To confirm if the connection was established, check the LEDs. The Power LEDs Powerline Activity LEDs and the 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. In this case, you need to redo the entire process again.
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. Note: HomePlug AVs work best when connected directly to a wall socket. Avoid plugging it to a power strip or power extension.
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. If you pressed Simple Connect from multiple HomePlug AVs, only the signal from the first two devices will be processed. To join an existing Secured HomePlug AV network using Simple Connect: Step 1 Plug HomePlug AV Z beside one of your existing HomePlug AV device.
User Manual Step 2 Press Simple Connect for ten seconds from a HomePlug AV Z. After you release the button, All LED will blink. The Power LED Note: If the all LED will stay ON. did not blink, press Simple Connect again for ten seconds. Step 3 Press Simple Connect Button for two seconds on the existing HomePlug AV device. After you release the button, the Power LED will continuously blink. If the Power LED did not blink, press Simple Connect again for two seconds.
User Manual Step 4 To confirm if the connection was established, check the LEDs. The Power LEDs Powerline Activity LEDs on all HomePlugs are on. If the Powerline Activity LED on HomePlug Z is off, this means the pairing was not successful. You need to repeat the process again.
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. Note: HomePlug AVs work best when connected directly to a wall socket. Avoid plugging it to a power strip or power extension.
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 HomePlug AV Utility.
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 HomePlug AVs (Optional) Install HomePlug AV Utility Software Use an Ethernet cable to connect HomePlug AV to your computer or Ethernet device.
User Manual Plan Your Network Here are ideas on how you can plan your HomePlug AV 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.
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.
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 wall socket. To setup a pair of HomePlug AVs: 1. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable to your Ethernet device and then connect the other end to HomePlug AV. 2. Connect the HomePlug AV to a wall socket. 3.
User Manual About HomePlug AV Utility HomePlug AV Utility is a software application that allows you to configure HomePlug AV. It is mainly used for 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. Note: To use HomePlug AV Utility, you need a computer using a Windows operating system with the .NET Framework installed. If you do not have .
User Manual Installation To install HomePlug AV Utility: 1. Insert the Resource CD that comes with HomePlug AV 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. 4. Follow the instructions on the installation wizard. Two applications will be installed in your computer - HomePlug AV Utility will be installed first followed by .NET Framework. The installer detects any version of .
User Manual Opening HomePlug AV Utility Two ways to open HomePlug AV Utility: Right-click the HomePlug AV Utility desktop shortcut and then select Open. Click the Start button, click Programs, click HomePlug AV, click HomePlug AV Ethernet Adapter, and then click HomePlug AV Utility. The User Interface The HomePlug AV Utility user interface is divided into tabs.
User Manual Home Home provides a list of all the possible tasks you can perform in the HomePlug AV Utility. To start a task, you first need to select the network card connected to your HomePlug AV. This is most helpful when you have more than one network card in your computer. When you select a network card, the MAC Address of the HomePlug AV connected to your computer appears. If there is no HomePlug AV connected to your computer, no MAC address will appear.
User Manual 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. If you intend to create multiple networks, you can assign different Private Network Names among your devices. You have to, however, make sure that at least two HomePlug AVs have a similar 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 HomePlug AV Utility. To change the local Private Network Name: 1. Open HomePlug AV Utility. 2. Click Private Network Name. 3. Type the new Private Network Name. This field is case sensitive. It accepts 8 to 64 alphanumeric characters including punctuation marks but no spaces. 4. Click Apply.
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 HomePlug AV, it will no longer be able to communicate with your local HomePlug AV, unless you use a similar Private Network Name for your local HomePlug AV.
User Manual To simulate a Simple Connect function: 1. Connect HomePlug AV 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. QoS is not enabled by default.
User Manual QoS Modes: Online Game/Internet Prioritizes data streaming Audio or Video Prioritizes data streaming multimedia streaming Voice over IP Prioritizes voice applications To enable QoS: 1. Open HomePlug AV Utility. 2. Click Quality of Service. 3. Check Enable QoS. 4. Select a QoS mode. 5. Click Apply. When the process is complete, the message Settings Applied appears.
User Manual Devices Devices 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. Devices Devices displays the following information: TEI Displays the Terminal Equipment Identifier. Device MAC address Displays the HomePlug AV MAC Address. Bridge MAC Address Displays the MAC Address of the Ethernet network adapter connected to the HomePlug AV.
User Manual Firmware Upgrade Use Firmware Upgrade to upgrade 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 both the configuration file (PIB extension) and the firmware file (NVM extension). You can download upgrade files from the product’s Web site. Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the firmware of a HomePlug AV: 1.
User Manual To reset to factory default: 1. Connect HomePlug AV to the computer where you are using HomePlug AV Utility. 2. Open HomePlug AV 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 for 2 seconds.
User Manual Appendix Frequently Asked Questions Can I use HomePlug AV with older HomePlug versions? All HomePlug AV versions can communicate with each other. HomePlug AV, however, is not backward compatible with HomePlug 1.0 releases. If you will use different versions of HomePlug AV in a single network, you need to use the HomePlug AV Utility software to create a Private Network Name for all devices.
User Manual with ease. Installing the HomePlug AV 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 HomePlug AV network? At least two devices are needed to create a HomePlug AV network. Is HomePlug AV suitable for triple play like the simultaneous use of data, voice, and video applications? Yes, triple play is supported.
User Manual Do I need an Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) for HomePlug AV? No. HomePlug AV can operate in an environment using 100-240V. What is the maximum range of HomePlug AV? The maximum range is 200 meters. If one HomePlug AV is connected to a LAN switch, is it possible for other computers in the switch to communicate with other HomePlug AV devices? Yes. Can my neighbors access my HomePlug AV network? Your electric meter prevents any signal from going outside your household.
User Manual What will happen if I connect two HomePlug AVs 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 HomePlug AV.
User Manual 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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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. Please contact your vendor for further information. Do not use your device during a thunderstorm. There may be a risk of electric shock brought about by lightning.
