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Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 3 1.1 Product Features .................................................................................................................................. 3 1.2 Application ........................................................................................................................................... 3 1.3 Compatibility .............
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Product Features Data rates up to 500Mbps Transmits network data via existing electrical wires (no external cabling required) Easy plug-and-play setup Works with routers, computers, and other network devices Consumes less than 1W of power in power saving mode 1.2 Application High-definition (HD) and standard-definition (SD) video distribution Broadband Internet sharing Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications 1.
1.4 System Requirements Operating System CPU RAM Free Disk Space Network Interface Utility can support Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7 Intel Pentium III 2.
Chapter 2: Adapter 2.1 Ethernet Port You can connect the HP-5001 to a router, a computer, or any network device via this Ethernet port. 2.2 Buttons Reset Security (Group) Press and hold the reset button for 3 seconds to restore the powerline adapter to factory defaults.
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Chapter 3: Utility Software Installation Step 1 Before installing the utility software, make sure that no other powerline utility is installed on your computer. If any other utility software is installed, uninstall it and reboot the computer. Step 2 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. When the following image appears, click “500Mbps Device”. Step 3 Then click “Setup Utility”.
Note : You will get the following image, if your computer did not install WinPcap4.1.2 before. Please click “Apply” to install WinPcap4.1.2.
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Step 4 When the setup wizard appears, click “Next” to continue. Step 5 Select where you want to install the utility software, and then click “Next”.
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Step 6 After the installation is complete, click “Close”. Step 7 An icon will appear on your desktop. Click the icon to open the utility software. Note: You can manage all the connected powerline adapters with the utility software. However, installing the utility software is optional.
Chapter 4: Using the Utility Software 4.1 Main Tab The “Main” tab provides a list of powerline adapters connected to the computer. The upper panel displays local powerline adapters. The lower panel displays remote powerline adapters in the network. Connect Rename Enter Password Add Scan Click “Connect” and the utility software will scan for other local powerline adapters. Select a device and click “Rename” to rename the device. By default, this column is blank.
4.2 Privacy Tab In the “Privacy” tab, you can create a private network by changing the default network name and configure its security settings. If the network name is modified to anything other than the default, the network type in the “Main” tab will be changed to “Private”. Set Local Device Only Set All Devices This button is used to change the network name and password of the local device. This button is used to change the logical network of all devices that appear in the “Main” tab.
4.3 Diagnostics Tab The “Diagnostics” tab displays the system information and history of all remote devices. The upper panel displays technical data concerning the software and hardware on the host computer and the lower panel displays the history of all remote devices.
4.4 About Tab The “About” tab contains some basic information about the software. You can also enable or disable the autoscan function under “Preferences”.
Chapter 5: Security Button This section demonstrates how to add or remove devices from a HomePlug AVLN with the “Security (Group)” button. The “Power” LED indicates the operation status and result. 5.1 Forming a HomePlug AV Logical Network When two devices with different NMK values are connected to the same powerline and you want them to form a logical network, follow the following procedures: Step 1 Press the “Security (Group)” button on device A for less than 3 seconds.
Step 2 Press the “Security” button on any device in the network for less than 3 seconds. This should be done within 1 minute. Step 3 Wait for the connection to complete. The “Power” LED on both devices will blink evenly at 1-second intervals until the operation succeeds or fails. If the connection succeeds, it will illuminate steadily. If an error occurs, the power LED on the adder will blink unevenly until the “Security” button on the adder is pressed again or the joiner is reset.
Federal Communication Commission Interference 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, uses, 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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