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1. Product Introduction Thank you for purchasing and using EDIMAX HP-2001AV PowerLine 200Mbps Ethernet Adapter. This device allows you to use your home or office’s existing electrical wiring to create a network for multiple computers to share files or connecting DVR, X-Box or Set-top Box device to join the network, or to provide access points for broadband connectivity.
2. Product Package This package contains the following components: One HP-2001AV PowerLine 200Mbps Ethernet Adapter * 2pcs for one pair kit package ( HP-2001AVK ) One RJ-45 Cable (100cm) * 2pcs for one pair kit package ( HP-2001AVK ) One Quick Installation Guide One CD-ROM (includes utilities, drivers , Multi-languages Quick Installation Guide and User’s Manual) If any item is missing or damaged, please contact your local resellers for service.
3. LED Definitions LED Light Status PWR On The HP-2001AV is powered on. (Green) Off The HP-2001AV is powered off. ETH(Green) On Off Blinking PL On (Green) Off Description The LAN cable is connected to the HomePlug. No network connection. Network traffic transferring or receiving The HP-2001AV detects another powerline device. The HP-2001AV doesn’t detect another powerline device. Blinking Network traffic is transmitting via the power port of the device.
4. Button Definitions Reset Button and Group Button The “Group” pushbutton can help you to create several powerline network groups in LAN . The HomePlug devices in different groups can not communicate with each other via powerline . Press the “Reset” pushbutton on the device for less than 3 seconds to reset it to factory default . 4.
device from the group of powerline. The device is then free to join another HomePlug logical network. 4.2 Parameter Information Block (PIB) The PIB, or Parameter Information Block, contains configuration values that establish device network identity, general capabilities and operational modes. On boot, the hardware Bootloader copies firmware to SDRAM and starts firmware execution. The firmware then copies the PIB to SDRAM, reads it and sets appropriate program variables accordingly.
5. Hardware Installation Procedure 1. Unpack the package and verify that all the items listed in the previous section are provided. 2. Connect the HomePlug product to the device which you want to add to a powerline network through the Ethernet cable. 3. Plug the HomePlug product to the power outlet. 4. This device with the HomePlug will join in the powerline network automatically. The following is the architecture of various applications of the HomePlug products.
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6. Software Installation Procedure The Configuration Utility for Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP/Vista enables users to identify HomePlug devices within the powerline network, measures data rate performance, ensures privacy and performs diagnostics by setting user defined secure powerline networks. The Utility could help you to manager all of the HomePlug devices in the LAN. The Utility is not necessary when you use the internet via HP-2001AV. Please follow the procedures below to install the utility.
2. The following screen will be displayed. Click “Next”. 3. Click “Next” to install the utility in the default folder or assign the destination folder where you would like to install the HomePlug utility.
4. Click “Finish” to complete the installation.
7. PowerPacket Utility Click “Start” and select “All Programs\HP-2001AV” in your computer, you will find the HomePlug utility. Please refer to the following sections for the descriptions of how to use the utility. 7.1 Main The Main screen provides lists of all HomePlug devices logically connected to the computer when the utility is running. After connecting a HomePlug device to your computer, the utility will auto scan other HomePlug devices in the same network.
devices. Lower Panel The lower panel displays all the HomePlug remote devices, discovered on the current logical network. In the top of the table, you can see the total number of remote devices connected on the same network, the Network type (Public or Private) of the network and the scanning status. Device Name: shows the default device name, which may be user re-defined. A user can change the name by either clicking on the “Rename” button or by clicking on the name and editing in-place.
Quality: the status of the connection quality will be shown here. Rate (Mbps): show the current data rate of the HomePlug device. MAC Address: the device’s MAC address will be shown here. Add Button: it is used to add a remote device to the existing network by entering the device password of the device. A dialog box will appear as below. The dialog box allows the user to enter both a device name and the password.
Scan Button: the button is used to perform an immediate search of the HomePlug devices connected to the Powerline network. By default, the utility automatically scans every few seconds and updates the display screen. 7.2 Privacy The Privacy screen provides the user with an option to maintain security for their logical network and also to select the devices that has to be included in the network.
Private Network Name: All HomePlug devices are shipped using a default logical network (network name), which is normally “HomePlug”. If you wan to set a privacy network, change the network name. Use Default (Public Network): The user can always reset to the HomePlug network (Public) by entering “HomePlug” as the network name or by clicking on the “Use Default (Public Network)”. Set Local Device Only: The button can be used to change the private network name to all of the local devices.
Upper Panel The Upper panel shows technical data concerning software and hardware present on the host computer which were used to communicate over HomePlug on the Powerline network. It includes powerline network name, computer user name, MAC Address of all NICs (Network interface card) connected to the computer, versions of all drivers and utilities, etc. Lower Panel The Lower panel contains a history of all remote devices seen on the computer over a certain period of time.
Date device last seen on the network MAC Firmware Version. (Turbo Only) The diagnostics information displayed may be saved to a text file for later use, or can be printed for reference for a technical support call. Devices, which are not part of the network anymore, can be deleted using the delete button. A dialog window pops up with a confirmation message if we try to delete a device whose password has been entered. 7.4 About The About screen shows the software version information.
the wall mount device (2)This is a class A product. In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. Important Safety Instructions This product is intended for connection to the AC power line. The following pre-cautions should be taken when using this product: ‧Please read all instructions before installing and operating this product. ‧Please follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
