Powerline MU User Guide Powerline MU User Guide PowerlineMU-UG-en Issue 4.
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Powerline MU TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 2 ABOUT THIS USER GUIDE....................................................................................... 8 1.1 Becoming Familiar with This User Guide ........................................................... 8 1.2 Getting Additional Help ...................................................................................... 9 1.3 Sending Feedback...........................................................................................
Powerline MU 5.3 6 Installation ....................................................................................................... 34 5.3.1 Mount the Gateway ........................................................................................... 34 5.3.2 Install Modems .................................................................................................. 35 CONFIGURING THE POWERLINE MU GATEWAY ................................................ 36 6.1 Connect to the Gateway .......
Powerline MU 7.3.5 Backup............................................................................................................... 64 7.3.6 Site Info ............................................................................................................. 65 7.3.7 Advanced Packet Priority .................................................................................. 66 7.3.8 Advanced Bandwidth Control ............................................................................ 67 7.3.
Powerline MU Figure 3 Sample Diagram A...........................................................................................19 Figure 4 Sample Diagram B...........................................................................................20 Figure 5 Two-phase installation ....................................................................................22 Figure 6 Three-phase installation .................................................................................
Powerline MU Figure 37 System Info Screen .......................................................................................60 Figure 38 System Password Screen .............................................................................61 Figure 39 System Logs Screen .....................................................................................62 Figure 40 Reset Screen..................................................................................................63 Figure 41 Backup Screen...
Powerline MU 1 ABOUT THIS USER GUIDE In future issues, this section will identify features, descriptions, and revisions that are new since the last previous issue of this document. 1.
Powerline MU Table 3: Admonition types Admonition Label General Message NOTE: informative content that may ◦ defy common or cursory logic. ◦ describe a peculiarity of the Canopy implementation. ◦ add a conditional caveat. ◦ provide a reference. ◦ explain the reason for a preceding statement or provide background for what immediately follows. RECOMMENDATION: suggestion for an easier, quicker, or safer action or practice.
Powerline MU 4. Gather information such as ◦ the IP addresses and MAC addresses of any affected Powerline devices. ◦ the software releases that operate on these modules. ◦ data from the Event Log page of the modules. ◦ the configuration of software features on these modules. 5. Escalate the problem to Canopy systems Technical Support (or another Tier 3 technical support that has been designated for you) as follows. You may either ◦ send e-mail to technical-support@canopywireless.com.
Powerline MU 2 OVERVIEW OF POWERLINE MU Motorola Powerline MU Solution provides a broadband over low-voltage power line access solution that delivers reliable performance to multiple-dwelling units while mitigating interference by using low voltage wires. Motorola Powerline MU is designed for and works with the Canopy™ wireless broadband Internet platform.
Powerline MU to Powerline MU carriers, the potential for radio frequency interference is significantly reduced, especially in the HF radio amateur bands. Within the home or business, the Powerline Modem fits into any standard AC power outlet and performs the power line to Ethernet conversion, using the same circuitry as the Powerline MU Gateway. An Ethernet cable from the Modem to a computer or router completes the connection.
Powerline MU These multiple layers of security have been implemented to ensure the security of the Powerline MU system. 2.1.2 Bandwidth Management Individual modems may be set for downlink and uplink sustained rates. The network operator can also select one of eight levels of Quality of Service (QoS) for all traffic to and from that modem or can use three Type of Service (ToS) bits (three higher order DSCP bits), which are part of the IP header, to determine QoS of individual packets.
Powerline MU 2.2 POWERLINE MU PRODUCTS The following products are available for Powerline MU networks. Product Name 2.
Powerline MU 3 Planning the Powerline MU Network The Powerline MU network consists of three major design considerations: 3.1 • Canopy wireless devices • Powerline MU devices • Electrical distribution within the building CANOPY WIRELESS Careful planning of the Canopy segment of your network is essential to successful installation. Measure distances carefully and examine the physical constraints around the power line installations. A site survey questionnaire is posted at http://motorola.
Powerline MU • Powerline MU Hybrid Adapter -- Optional Twisted Pair adapter for utilizing unused phone lines for Gateway to Canopy Radio connectivity In Package: 1 Powerline MU Hybrid Adapter 1 CD for changing the name and NEK of the device • Powerline MU Panel Extender – Accessory to provide coupling between four separate low-voltage distribution panels In Package: 1 Powerline MU Panel Extender Powerline MU Inductive Couplers – Accessory to provide inductive coupling between the Powerline MU Gateway
Powerline MU This connection may not be possible because of distances limitations (100 meters) or structural obstacles. 3.3.2 Ethernet from SM to Powerline MU Hybrid Adapter to Powerline MU Hybrid Adapter to Gateway Connect the SM to a Powerline MU Hybrid Adapter plugged in to an AC outlet. Use a straight-through shielded Ethernet cable that adheres to Category 5 and 5e (TIA/EIA 568B).
Powerline MU 4 Installing Powerline MU WARNING! A qualified electrician is required to connect the Powerline MU Gateway to the electrical panels in the building. NOTE: Every effort has been made to use diagrams, symbols, wiring colors and labels that are accepted universally across all countries. In cases where that is impossible, North American references are used in this documentation. The following steps will guide you with your installation: 1.
Powerline MU Figure 2 Electrical Symbols Figure 3 Sample Diagram A Page 19 of 112
Powerline MU Figure 4 Sample Diagram B Legend (1) 3 Phase, 4 Wire (2) Main Panel (Main Distribution Board) (3) Sub-panel 1 (Sub-distribution Board goes to rooms 201-210 and to rooms 301-310) (4) Sub-panel 2 (Sub-distribution Board goes to rooms 211-220 and to rooms 311-320) (5) Sub-panel 3 (Sub-distribution Board goes to rooms 401-410 and to rooms 501-510) (6) Sub-panel 4 (Sub-distribution Board goes to rooms 411-420 and to rooms 511-520) If you create an electrical diagram, include the following informa
Powerline MU 3. Choose the location(s) for the Gateway (s) Choose the best location(s) for the MU Gateway or Gateways. Select locations that place the Gateways as close to the users as possible. The gateway also must be close to the power panel where the network signal will be coupled to the AC distribution. As with all networking equipment, you should make sure that the area where you are mounting the equipment has proper ventilation and is not too hot. 4.
Powerline MU US colors are shown here. In other countries, the colors may be different. The electrical (power) panel is sometimes called a distribution panel. Figure 5 Two-phase installation 4.2 THREE-PHASE INSTALLATION Most large buildings are served by three-phase electrical service. European colors are L1=Brown, L2=Black, L3=Grey, N=Blue. In some countries the electrical (power) panel is called a distribution board.
Powerline MU Commercial building installations will fit in one of the following categories: 4.2.1 • Mass Metered • Individually Metered, single or three-phase • Multiple Transformer Mass Metered Mass-metered electrical distribution is typically found in hotels, dormitories, and some older apartments.
Powerline MU 4.2.2 Using a Panel Extender (multiple electrical panels) Figure 8 Wiring the Panel Extender To wire the Panel Extender, open the housing and connect 10or 14-gauge wires as shown in Figure 8. Figure 9 Wiring the Panel Extender Pay careful attention to the “Signal Out” and Signal In” labels.
Powerline MU NOTE: The Panel Extender can only connect breaker panels off of the same transformer. Be sure that the SAME phases are connected to each other through the Panel Extender. This can be done with off the shelf electrical testing equipment and by your qualified electrician. Figure 10 Mass Metered Building with Panel Extender Capacitive Coupling 4.2.3 Individually Metered Typically found in apartments and condominiums, the individually metered building is sometimes referred to as “Garden Style.
Powerline MU Inductive Coupling WARNING! You must have a qualified electrician install Inductive Couplers. Be sure to use proper safety gear, including properly rated electrical gloves and eyewear. Also be sure to follow the National Electric Code and any local codes that may apply. Take care not to drop the open coupler onto bare wire. Install Powerline MU Inductive Couplers in the termination cabinet.
Powerline MU Both the termination and distribution cabinets will be located in one or more electrical closets in the building. Please consult the building engineer and a qualified electrician to locate them. Figure 12 Inductive Coupler Connection, One Transformer Items Needed • Couplers: A typical multiple unit will have 4 wires (3 phase + neutral). Some will have 2 wires (1 phase + neutral) or 3 wires (2 phase + neutral). The sizes will typically range from 2/0 to 600 MCM..
Powerline MU Inductive Coupler Sizes Column A lists the American Wire Gauge sizes, Column B lists Metric Wire Gauge sizes, and Column C measures the outer diameter of the electric wire installed in the building. Use that information to choose the recommended Powerline MU Inductive Coupler from Column D. Column E lists the inner diameter (the ferrite core) of the Powerline MU Inductive Coupler and Column F provides the part number for that coupler.
Powerline MU • RG6 Coax cable • Coax Splitters (must include 5-30 MHz in range). Number of splits and splitters is determined by the number of cables and locations of coupler installation. If possible, use bi-directional splitters. A possible source for bi-directional splitters ® is the Radio Shack 2-way splitter (Model 15-2587) and the Radio Shack 4-way splitter (Model 15-2588). Maximum dB Loss Chart Number of Splits 2-way 3-way 4-way Maximum dB loss per split -3.5 -5.7 -7.
Powerline MU Also, be sure not to touch any bare wire or bus bars. (See Figure). Note: To reduce attenuation, attach the couplers to the LOAD side (to the meters) cables, not the LINE side (from the transformer) cables, if possible. 13. Be sure couplers do not slide. If needed, use cable ties or rubber grommets to assure stability. 14. Tighten the conduit fitting to secure the coax cables. 15. Replace the panel of the cabinet. 4.2.
Powerline MU Figure 13 Inductive Coupler Connection, Multiple Transformers Capacitive Coupling An ideal place to use capacitive coupling in an individually metered building is directly after the meter bank. This reduces the attenuation that the meters cause to the signal, and, in most cases, the local utility will not need to be involved. In some areas, this is not possible due to the fact that you cannot access the area because of a conduit or other enclosure.
Powerline MU Figure 14 Individually-metered installation (capacitive coupling) Page 32 of 112
Powerline MU 5 Hardware Installation 5.1 UPGRADING FIRMWARE NOTE: When Upgrading to Firmware Version 2.0 over the Powerline, you must upgrade the Modems first, then upgrade the Gateway. Failure to do so in this order will result in loss of communication between the Gateway and Modem. Upgrades to Powerline MU firmware for the Gateway and the Modem are made available along with the Canopy upgrade tool. You should become familiar with the tool.
Powerline MU To connect to the Modem web based interface: 1. Connect your PC to the Modem Ethernet port. 2. The Modem’s default setting has a DHCP server enabled on the Ethernet interface. Therefore, if you connect a computer as a DHCP client, you will receive an IP address from the Modem. However, you may also static an IP address as follows: Set your computer’s IP address to – IP 192.168.1.97 – Subnet 255.255.255.
Powerline MU Testing can also be achieved using two modems if you have knowledge of the phase distribution within the building. 5.3.2 Install Modems Plug Modems in desired locations in each room or unit. Test to be sure connectivity has been established by connecting a computer and making sure all four lights on the modem are lit. If the AC Power light is not lit, you do not have AC power to your Modem. Choose another AC outlet.
Powerline MU 6 CONFIGURING THE POWERLINE MU GATEWAY You must configure the Powerline MU Gateway and Modems for your system. For easiest setup, configure the components before they are installed. Gateway Configuration Interface Map System System Info Date and Time Password Logs Reboot Backup Site Info Advanced BAM Configuration SNMP Configuration SNMP Access Control VLAN Configuration IP Address IP Configuration Powerline Modem List NEK Configuration PSD Settings Remote NEK 6.
Powerline MU Open your web browser and enter the following Gateway default IP address: http://192.168.1.99. Enter your user ID and password. Factory-installed defaults: User ID: admin Password: Motorola When you first log in the System Info screen will display. 6.1.1 User Interface Navigation tips The user interface is divided into four main categories: • System: View and make changes in the system. View the system information and logs.
Powerline MU 6.2 CONFIGURATION AND MAINTENANCE 6.2.1 System Information Figure 16 System Information Screen The System Information screen displays hardware and configuration information about the Gateway. Select Refresh to view most current information. 6.2.
Powerline MU Use the Date and Time screen to set the current date and time on the Gateway (use 24hour time format). You can also set the date and time by entering the Network Time Protocol (NTP) server and selecting Enable. Select Apply. 6.2.3 System Password Configuration The factory default user ID for the Gateway is admin and the factory default password is Motorola. You should change the user ID and password as soon as you log in the first time.
Powerline MU 6.2.4 Logs Figure 19 Logs Screen The System Logs screen provides valuable diagnostic tools. The box at the top displays the current logs. Select Download to download the log to a file. Select Clear to clear the log file. Select Refresh to refresh the screen with current information. You can set the system log to deliver log files to an email account daily or weekly. Complete the text boxes on the page and select Apply to set up the system log. Enter the IP address of the mail server.
Powerline MU 6.2.5 Reboot Figure 20 Reboot and Reset to Defaults Screen It may become necessary to reboot the Gateway. Rebooting does not change your configuration settings. Select System Reboot to reboot the Gateway. Select Factory Default to change your Gateway back to the factory default settings for IP Address and the Password. Note: The PSD values and NEK is not changed during a Factory Default. Do not power off the Gateway before you see the affirmation screen. .
Powerline MU 6.2.6 Backup and Restore Settings Figure 21 Backup and Restore Settings Screen When you select Backup Settings you can save the Gateway settings to a local file. To restore settings, browse for the desired file and select Restore Settings. 6.2.7 Site Info Figure 22 Site Info Screen Enter site information and select Apply.
Powerline MU 6.3 ADVANCED 6.3.1 BAM Configuration Figure 23 BAM Configuration Enable Authentication Mode and add one or more Authentication Server IPs to use a bandwidth manager. Select Use Default Key to use the all zeroes key, as shown in the screen above, or select “Use This Key” and enter a key. The Key must match the key entered in the bandwidth manager.
Powerline MU 6.3.2 SNMP Configuration Figure 24 SNMP Configuration What is SNMP? The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a TCP/IP application layer protocol that allows the exchange of management information between network devices. SNMP enables you to manage network performance and troubleshoot and solve network problems. To manage a module, SNMP supports the set command, which instructs the agent to change the data that manages the module.
Powerline MU SNMP Get community string can be used to do a "get" operation on the OID's belonging to the following groups: whispPlvGatewayInfoGroup, whispPlvGatewayConfigGroup, whispPlvGatewayTrapConfigGroup and whispPlvGatewayPowerlineGroup of WHISP-PLV-GATEWAY-MIB. Get community string does not support "set" operation on any of the OID's belonging to WHISPPLV-GATEWAY-MIB.
Powerline MU 6.3.3 SNMP Access Control Figure 25 SNMP Access Control Use this screen to control which IP addresses and networks are allowed to SNMP manage the Gateway. Enter the Access Network Address and Mask and select Apply. 6.3.4 VLAN Configuration Figure 26 VLAN Configuration VLAN Configuration Feature, new in Powerline Gateway 2.0 With the new 2.0 Firmware, you will be able to support VLANs in your Powerline MU network.
Powerline MU Gateway and Modem has been selected, care must be taken to ensure that the entire network has been properly configured to support VLAN functionality. There are two main ways that VLAN functionality can be implemented over Powerline. The first way assumes that the Modems are configured for NAT mode, and the second method assumes that the Modems are configured in Bridge mode. Figure 4 shows the test set up for both implementation examples.
Powerline MU The LAN ports can be used for: • Extending the network to other Powerline Gateways or other Ethernet based IP devices since these ports are Bridged. Next, Powerline Modems can now be configured for VLAN pass-through by entering the VPID (VLAN Pass-Through ID) for the Modem. For example (as shown in Figure 6), Ethernet packets from devices connected to the Modem will be sent to the LAN port of the Gateway and tagged with the Modem’s PLC (Powerline) MAC address (1a:00:3e:b0:19:17 ).
Powerline MU Figure 29. Example Configuration of a Modem in VLAN Pass-Through Mode. VLAN Implementation using Modems in Bridge Mode: Configuration of the Gateway is the same when operating the Modems in Bridge mode. There are a few differences that you must keep in mind when the modem is in Bridge Mode. • • • • It is recommended that DHCP not be enabled for devices connected to the Modem since DHCP requests are tagged with the VPID.
Powerline MU Figure 30. Modem LUID Range Configuration in the Powerline MU Gateway.
Powerline MU 6.4 IP ADDRESS 6.4.1 IP Configuration Figure 31 IP Configuration On this page, you may configure the Gateway to obtain an IP address automatically, or enter a static P address. The default IP address is 192.168.1.99. The subnet mask allows you to break down what appears to be a single large network into smaller ones, which reduces network overhead. Select Apply.
Powerline MU 6.5 POWERLINE 6.5.1 Modem List Figure 32 Modem List The Modem List displays a list of all the modems that appear on the Powerline MU Network. Select Scan Devices to update the list.
Powerline MU 6.5.2 NEK Configuration Figure 33 NEK Configuration You may choose a Network Encryption Key (NEK). Remember to change all the Modems’ NEKs to match the Gateway. Use the Remote NEK screen to change the NEK on the Modems and any Hybrid Adapter Modems in the logical network. Hybrid Adapters must match the NEK of each other, but should not match the Gateway NEK. The Hybrid Adapter must be physically connected to the Gateway using the Ethernet cable to change the NEK via this web page.
Powerline MU 6.5.3 PSD Setting Figure 34 PSD Setting The PSD (Power Spectral Density) setting screen provides a place for the end user to adjust power levels for each Powerline subcarrier. The factory default is 128. Each subcarrier can be raised or lowered in small steps from 255 down to a value of 0, which will turn it off. At a PSD value of 128, the power output of the device is about 22dBm, or -50dBm/Hz.
Powerline MU Table 4 Powerline MU Carriers Linked to Carrier Frequency. Carrier # 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 Center Freq (MHz) 4.4921875 4.8828125 5.0781250 5.2734375 5.4687500 5.6640625 5.8593750 6.0546875 6.2500000 6.4453125 6.6406250 6.8359375 7.0312500 7.2265625 7.4218750 7.6171875 7.8125000 8.0078125 8.2031250 8.3984375 8.5937500 8.7890625 8.9843750 9.1796875 9.3750000 9.5703125 9.7656250 9.
Powerline MU 6.5.4 Remote NEK Figure 35 Modem NEK Screen (Powerline Modem) Figure 36 Modem NEK Screen (Hybrid Adapter) The NEK on the Modems must be the same as the NEK on the Gateway. Change the NEK on the Modems BEFORE you change the NEK on the Gateway. Then, change the NEK on the Gateway Check “Select All” to make the change on all the Powerline Modems in the system. Enter the NEK. Select Apply. Select Powerline MU Adapter if there is a pair of Powerline MU Hybrid Adapters in the system.
Powerline MU with the NEK on the Gateway. Only the Hybrid Adapter that is connected to the Gateway can be changed. To change the NEK of the Hybrid Adapter that connects to the Canopy SM or other broadband access device, physically carry that Hybrid Adapter to the Gateway and plug it in to the Ethernet jack. Enter the MAC address of the Hybrid Adapter and the desired NEK. Be sure both Hybrid Adapters in the system have matching NEKs. Select Apply.
Powerline MU 7 Powerline Modem Install the Powerline Modem according to the directions included in the package. Remember that the Gateway NEK and Modems NEK must match. 7.1 CONNECT TO THE MODEM To connect to the modem, use a PC or laptop with a working Ethernet port and a web browser. Set a static IP address on your laptop to 192.168.1.97. You may have to temporarily disable anti-virus software on your computer.
Powerline MU • System: View and make changes in the system. View the system information and logs. Set or change the time and date information, change the password, backup the settings, reboot the system, and upgrade the Modem firmware. • Advanced: The Advanced screen gives you links for setting Packet Priority, Bandwidth Control, SNMP Configuration and SNMP Access Control. • IP Address: Set the Modem to obtain an IP address automatically or to use a specific IP address.
Powerline MU 7.3.1 System Info Figure 38 System Info Screen The System Info page gives you a view of the Modem’s status and settings. Select Refresh to update the information on the screen.
Powerline MU 7.3.2 System Password Figure 39 System Password Screen You can change the login information for a modem. The default user ID is admin. The default password is Motorola. For added security, change the user ID and password when you configure the modem. To change the user ID and password: Enter the old user ID. Enter the new user ID. Enter the current password. Enter the new password. Enter the new password again. Select Apply.
Powerline MU 7.3.3 System Logs Figure 40 System Logs Screen The Powerline Modem maintains a system log which displays potential security threats and system information. Select Download to save the current information to a file. Select Refresh to update the information on the screen. Select Clear to clear the logs.
Powerline MU 7.3.4 Reset Figure 41 Reset Screen It may become necessary to reset the Modem if it begins working improperly. Resetting does not change your configuration settings. Select System Reset to reboot the Modem. Select Factory Default to change your Modem back to the factory default The NEK & PSD settings are not changed. Do not power off the Modem before you see the affirmation screen.
Powerline MU 7.3.5 Backup Figure 42 Backup Screen Select Backup Settings to save the current settings to a file. Name the directory and filename. Use the Browse button to find the file with the settings you want to restore. Then select Restore Settings.
Powerline MU 7.3.6 Site Info Figure 43 Site Info Screen Enter the name and location of the modem and the contact information for that modem. Select Apply.
Powerline MU 7.3.7 Advanced Packet Priority Figure 44 Advanced Packet Priority Choose the desired Quality of Service (QoS) setting, either based on Type of Service (ToS), Fixed QoS, or QoS Passthrough. If you choose Fixed QoS, use the drop-down menu to select the desired priority setting. Type Of Service (TOS) bits are a set of three-precedence bit flags in the IP header. When any one of these bit flags is set, routers may handle the datagram differently than those with no TOS bits set.
Powerline MU User Priorities or 3-bit ToS setting 7.3.8 Class of Service Application class 7 3 Network Control—characterized by a “must get there” requirement to maintain and support the network infrastructure. “Voice”—characterized by less than 10 ms delay, and hence maximum jitter (one way transmission through the LAN infrastructure of a single campus). 6 3 5 2 “Video” or “Audio” —characterized by less than 100 ms delay.
Powerline MU 7.3.9 Advanced SNMP Configuration Figure 46 Advanced SNMP Configuration What is SNMP? The Simple Network Management Protocol (SNMP) is a TCP/IP application layer protocol that allows the exchange of management information between network devices. SNMP enables you to manage network performance and troubleshoot and solve network problems. To manage a module, SNMP supports the set command, which instructs the agent to change the data that manages the module.
Powerline MU SNMP Get community string can be used to do a "get" operation on the OID's belonging to the following groups: whispPlvModemInfoGroup, whispPlvModemConfigGroup, whispPlvModemTrapConfigGroup of WHISP-PLV-MODEM-MIB. Get community string does not support "set" operation on any of the OID's belonging to WHISP-PLV-MODEM-MIB.
Powerline MU 7.3.10 Advanced SNMP Access Control Figure 47 SNMP Access Control Screen Use this screen to control which IP addresses and networks are allowed to SNMP manage the Modem. Enter the Access Network Address and Mask and select Apply. 7.3.11 Operating Mode (Modem Repeater Function) Figure 48 IP Operating Mode (Normal) The “Operating Mode” option allows any Powerline MU Modem to behave as a Repeater for another Powerline Modem.
Powerline MU • Modem 1, Modem 2, and Gateway have the same NEK. Figure 49 Typical Set Up for the Modem Repeater Procedure: To connect Modem 2 to the Gateway, first enable Modem 1 as a Repeater (see Figure 50). Figure 50 Operating Mode (Repeater) Procedure: • • • • • Log into Modem 1 and open the “Operating Mode” menu on the left hand panel. Select the radio button for “Repeater Mode.” Enter the MAC address of Modem 2 into the text input box. Select Apply.
Powerline MU Figure 51 Operating Mode (Use with Re;eater) General guidelines when using Modems as Repeaters: • • The maximum bandwidth available to Modem 2 is limited to the maximum bandwidth between the Gateway and Modem 1. The maximum bandwidth through Modem 2 will be about ½ of the maximum bandwidth over Powerline. Indeed you will be able to go about twice the distance from the Gateway to Modem 1.
Powerline MU request packets were tagged with the Management VLAN ID or VPID, the response packets will be tagged with the respective VLAN ID. For example, if a PC connected to the LAN port of the Gateway sends packets tagged with VLAN ID = 4094, then the Modem will respond with VLAN ID 4094. If the PC pings with VLAN ID = 4 (Management VLAN ID), the Modem will respond with VLAN ID 4. 7.4 IP CONFIGURATION Set the Modem to obtain an IP address automatically, or enter a different IP address.
Powerline MU 7.4.1 IP Configuration with NAT Enabled Figure 53 IP Address with NAT Enabled Screen If enabled, NAT (Network Address Translation) allows the Modem to act as an agent between the Internet and the local network. This means that only a single, unique IP address is required to represent an entire group of computers.
Powerline MU 7.4.2 WAN Figure 54 IP Address WAN Choose whether you want the Modem to obtain an IP address automatically (default) or to use an IP address you enter.
Powerline MU 7.4.3 DMZ Figure 55 IP Address DMZ The DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) feature allows you to specify one computer on your network to be placed outside the firewall. DMZ can be used for connecting servers that need to be accessible from the outside world. This may be necessary if the firewall is causing problems with a particular application, such as a game or video conference application.
Powerline MU 7.4.4 Scan Devices Figure 56 Scan Devices Screen Select Scan Devices. A list of scanned devices on the Powerline Network and the associated MAC addresses and Link Speed will appear in the box. 7.4.5 Network Encryption Key Figure 57 Network Encryption Key Screen To change the Modem Network Encryption Key, enter the new network encryption key and select Apply. The NEK must be the same as entered in the Gateway.
Powerline MU 7.4.6 PSD Setting Figure 58 PSD Setting Screen The PSD (Power Spectral Density) setting screen provides a place for the end user to adjust power levels for each Powerline subcarrier. The factory default is 128. Each subcarrier can be raised or lowered in small steps from 255 down to a value of 0, which will turn it off. At a PSD value of 128, the power output of the device is about 22dBm, or -50dBm/Hz.
Powerline MU 8 Legal and Regulatory Notices 8.1 IMPORTANT NOTE ON MODIFICATIONS Intentional or unintentional changes or modifications to the equipment must not be made unless under the express consent of the party responsible for compliance. Any such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment and will void the manufacturer’s warranty. 8.2 NATIONAL AND REGIONAL REGULATORY NOTICES 8.2.1 U.S.
Powerline MU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (Gateway) Česky [Czech] Motorola tímto prohlašuje, že tento Motorola Powerline MU 0171486Nyy series, je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.
Powerline MU Magyar [Hungarian] Alulírott, Motorola nyilatkozom, hogy a Motorola Powerline MU 0171486Nyy series, megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Íslenska [Icelandic] Hér með lýsir Motorola yfir því að Motorola Powerline MU 0171486Nyy series, er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.
Powerline MU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Motorola declares under it sole responsibility that the products, to which this declaration relates, conform to the applicable essential requirements of the following Directive(s) of the Council of the European Communities: • 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 1999 on the radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE Directive).
Powerline MU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (Modem) Česky [Czech] Motorola tímto prohlašuje, že tento Motorola Powerline MU 0171486Nxx series, je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.
Powerline MU Magyar [Hungarian] Alulírott, Motorola nyilatkozom, hogy a Motorola Powerline MU 0171486Nxx series, megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Íslenska [Icelandic] Hér með lýsir Motorola yfir því að Motorola Powerline MU 0171486Nxx series, er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.
Powerline MU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Motorola declares under it sole responsibility that the products, to which this declaration relates, conform to the applicable essential requirements of the following Directive(s) of the Council of the European Communities: • 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 1999 on the radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE Directive).
Powerline MU DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (Hybrid Adapter) Česky [Czech] Motorola tímto prohlašuje, že tento Motorola Powerline MU 0171486N08, je ve shodě se základními požadavky a dalšími příslušnými ustanoveními směrnice 1999/5/ES.
Powerline MU User Guide March, 2007 Magyar [Hungarian] Alulírott, Motorola nyilatkozom, hogy a Motorola Powerline MU 0171486N08, megfelel a vonatkozó alapvetõ követelményeknek és az 1999/5/EC irányelv egyéb elõírásainak. Íslenska [Icelandic] Hér með lýsir Motorola yfir því að Motorola Powerline MU 0171486N08, er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC.
Powerline MU User Guide March, 2007 DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Motorola declares under it sole responsibility that the products, to which this declaration relates, conform to the applicable essential requirements of the following Directive(s) of the Council of the European Communities: • 1999/5/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 9 March 1999 on the radio equipment and telecommunications terminal equipment and the mutual recognition of their conformity (R&TTE Directive).
Powerline MU User Guide 8.3 LEGAL NOTICES 8.3.1 Software License Terms and Conditions March, 2007 ONLY OPEN THE PACKAGE, OR USE THE SOFTWARE AND RELATED PRODUCT IF YOU ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE. BY BREAKING THE SEAL ON THIS DISK KIT / CDROM, OR IF YOU USE THE SOFTWARE OR RELATED PRODUCT, YOU ACCEPT THE TERMS OF THIS LICENSE AGREEMENT. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE TO THESE TERMS, DO NOT USE THE SOFTWARE OR RELATED PRODUCT; INSTEAD, RETURN THE SOFTWARE TO PLACE OF PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND.
Powerline MU User Guide March, 2007 THIS WARRANTY. MOTOROLA DOES NOT WARRANT ANY SOFTWARE THAT HAS BEEN OPERATED IN EXCESS OF SPECIFICATIONS, DAMAGED, MISUSED, NEGLECTED, OR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. BECAUSE SOME JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES, THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. Limitation of Remedies and Damages.
Powerline MU User Guide March, 2007 interim relief from a court is necessary to prevent serious and irreparable injury to that party or to others. General. Illinois law governs this license. The terms of this license are supplemental to any written agreement executed by both parties regarding this subject and the Software Motorola is to license you under it, and supersedes all previous oral or written communications between us regarding the subject except for such executed agreement.
Powerline MU User Guide 9 March, 2007 Additional Resources Canopy provides two additional resources where you can raise questions and find answers: Issue 2.0 ◦ Canopy User Community at http://www.canopywireless.com/community. This resource facilitates communication with other users and with authorized Canopy experts. Available forums include General Discussion, Network Monitoring Tools, and Suggestions. ◦ Canopy Knowledge Base at http://www.canopywireless.com/kbase.
Powerline MU User Guide 10 March, 2007 History of Changes in This Document Version 2.0 The document is an updated version of the Version 1.2 document. Additions include more PSD settings information, more QoS information, and more feature information. These changes occur throughout the document. Version 3.0 This document is an updated version of the Version 2.0 document.
Powerline MU User Guide 11 March, 2007 Technical Specifications August 2007 ® Motorola Powerline MU is a new broadband solution that combines the Motorola Canopy system with Broadband over Powerline (BPL) technology to deliver broadband services to homes, businesses and buildings that have been previously underserved or served only at high cost by other broadband access technologies.
Powerline MU User Guide March, 2007 Powerline Modem Available Now! • Plugs into a standard AC power outlet to receive Internet signal • Performs Powerline to Ethernet conversion • Ethernet output connects to a computer or supplies broadband input to a home network router or gateway • Network Address Translation (NAT) for network isolation and protection • QoS Support: Maps Ethernet QoS to Powerline QoS using VLAN priority • Bandwidth management for service class differentiation • Subscriber
Powerline MU User Guide March, 2007 Available Now! Powerline MU Gateway • Injects the Internet signal into the building’s electric distribution • Performs Ethernet to Powerline conversion • Ethernet input connects to Canopy Subscriber Module or other broadband source • Four port Ethernet Switch • Three Powerline outputs connect to three electrical phases via capacitive coupling cables (3 feet in length) • QoS Support: Maps Ethernet QoS to Powerline QoS using VLAN priority • Bandwidth managem
Powerline MU User Guide March, 2007 Powerline MU Adapter • Available Now! • Used in pairs • One Adapter converts data from an Ethernet source to Powerline and transports over telephone wiring to a second Adapter that converts data back to Ethernet to deliver to the Gateway • Provides greater flexibility for connecting Powerline MU Gateway(s) to the primary internet access point • Plugs into a standard AC power outlet (US plug pictured, Type C plug also available) Additional plug types available
Powerline MU User Guide March, 2007 Powerline MU Panel Extender Available Now! • Useful in mass-metered buildings such as hotels and corporate facilities which have a large distribution panel that distributes electricity to other smaller breaker panels • Connect up to three phases from one breaker panel to the Powerline MU Panel Extender and transmit signal to up to three additional breaker panels • Provides efficiency in signal distribution while mitigating signal loss Part Number Part Name Descr
Powerline MU User Guide March, 2007 Powerline MU Inductive Coupler • Useful in individually-metered and multiple transformer buildings such as apartments and condominiums which have one or more meter banks with meters that monitor power consumption to individual residences • Connect one coupler per phase just before the meter bank in the Termination Cabinet over the insulated portion of the electric cable • Provides efficiency in signal distribution by injecting on the larger wires just before the met
Powerline MU User Guide March, 2007 100 Part Number Part Name Description 0171486N22 Powerline MU Inductive Coupler 100 Optional Powerline MU coupler to Induce Signal onto inbuilding cables before the Meter Bank. Fits up to 2/0 AWG cable rated at 175A 75 Ohm Coaxial F-Connector (Coaxial) 600v rated 22-guage stranded copper THHN wire 2.8 in x 2.3 in x 2.2 in (70.14 mm x 58.3 mm x 55mm) .55 in (14 mm) 2.02 in (51.31 mm) 1.
Powerline MU User Guide March, 2007 Appendix A International Electric Grid Plug Types International Electric Grid and Plug Types COUNTRY Afghanistan VOLTAGE FREQUENCY PLUG COMMENTS * A UN correspondent reports C and F common in Kabul, but its likely a variety of plugs may be used around the country. Some sources report Type D also in use. Other reports indicate voltage variances from 160V to 280V.
Powerline MU User Guide March, 2007 Bhutan 230 V 50 Hz D, F, & G Bolivia 220/230 V* 50 Hz A&C Bosnia 220 V 50 Hz C&F Botswana 231V 50 Hz M Brazil 110/220 V* 60 Hz A & B, C Brunei 240 V 50 Hz G Bulgaria 230 V 50 Hz C* & F* Burkina Faso 220 V 50 Hz C&E Burundi 220 V 50 Hz C&E Cambodia 230 V 50 Hz A & C* Cameroon 220 V 50 Hz C, E Canada 120 V 60 Hz A&B Canary Islands 220 V 50 Hz C, E, & L Cape Verde 220 V 50 Hz C&F Cayman Islands 120 V 60 Hz A&B Cen
Powerline MU User Guide March, 2007 (Ivory Coast) Croatia 230 V 50 Hz C&F A & B, C, Cuba 110/220 V 60 Hz F&L Cyprus 240 V 50 Hz G Czech Republic 230 V 50 Hz E Denmark 230 V 50 Hz C&K Djibouti 220 V 50 Hz C&E Dominica 230 V 50 Hz D&G Dominican Republic 110 V 60 Hz A East Timor 220 V 50 Hz C, E, F, I, 120-127 V 60 Hz A&B Egypt 220 V 50 Hz C El Salvador 115V 60 Hz A&B Ecuador Most older hotels 110 V. Some newer hotels 220 V.
Powerline MU User Guide March, 2007 Gabon 220 V 50 Hz C Gambia 230 V 50 Hz G Georgia 220 V 50 Hz C Germany 230 V 50 Hz C&F Ghana 230 V 50 Hz D&G Gibraltar 240 V 50 Hz C&G Greece 220 V 50 Hz C, D, E & F Greenland 220 V 50 Hz C&K Grenada (Windward Is.
Powerline MU User Guide Jamaica 110 V March, 2007 50 Hz A&B Japan 100 V 50/60 Hz* A, B Jordan 230 V 50 Hz D, F, G & J* Kenya 240 V 50 Hz G Kazakhstan 220 V 50 Hz C Kiribati 240 V 50 Hz I *Eastern Japan 50 Hz (Tokyo, Kawasaki, Sapporo, Yokohoma, and Sendai); Western Japan 60 Hz (Osaka, Kyoto, Nagoya, Hiroshima) *Type C may be found in some hotels. Korea, South 220 V 60 Hz C & F* *Type F likely to be found in offices and hotels.
Powerline MU User Guide Micronesia (Federal States of) March, 2007 120 V 60 Hz A&B Monaco 127/220 V 50 Hz C, D, E F Mongolia 220 V 50 Hz C&E Montenegro 220 V 50 Hz C&F Montserrat (Leeward Is.) 230 V 60 Hz A&B 127/220 V* 50 Hz C&E Morocco Mozambique 220 V 50 Hz C, F & M* *Conversion to 220 V only underway *Type M found especially near the border with South Africa, including the capitol, Maputo. Type G* found primarily in better hotels.
Powerline MU User Guide March, 2007 Portugal 230 V 50 Hz C&F Puerto Rico 120 V 60 Hz A&B Qatar 240 V 50 Hz D&G 220 V 50 Hz E Romania 230 V 50 Hz C&F Russia 220 V 50 Hz F&C Rwanda 230 V 50 Hz C&J St. Kitts and Nevis (Leeward Is.) 230 V 60 Hz D&G St. Lucia (Windward Is.) 240 V 50 Hz G St. Vincent (Windward Is.
Powerline MU User Guide March, 2007 Switzerland 230 V 50 Hz J Syria 220 V 50 Hz C, E, & L Tahiti 110/220 V 60 Hz A, B, E Tajikistan 220 V 50 Hz C&I Taiwan 110 V 60 Hz A, B Tanzania 230 V 50 Hz D&G Thailand 220 V 50 Hz A & C* Togo 220 V* 50 Hz C Tonga 240 V 50 Hz I Trinidad & Tobago 115V 60 Hz A&B Tunisia 230 V 50 Hz C& E Turkey 230 V 50 Hz C&F Turkmenistan 220 V 50 Hz B&F Uganda 240 V 50 Hz G Ukraine 220 V 50 Hz C United Arab Emirates 220 V* 50
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Powerline MU User Guide March, 2007 Appendix B Signal Distances Signal distances will vary based on the age, condition and “noise” on the lines on which the is being transmitted. The following charts show distances based on ideal conditions with little or no outside interference. The Powerline MU system is designed to be used in an indoor environment.
Powerline MU User Guide March, 2007 Throughput vs Distance for Panel Extender Throughput vs Distance for data communication from Panel Extenter to Panel Extender using 12-gauge wire 100 Throughput (bps) 30 Mbp(s) 10 1 0 30 60 90 120 150 Distance (feet) *Note: Typical signal loss is 3 dB per 10 feet minus 1-4 Greater distances may be achieved if the wires are in conduit, reducing the potential for outside interference.
Powerline MU User Guide • Signal begins to diminish at around 18dB of attenuation • Signal drops quickly at 36dB • Signal is not available after 40dB March, 2007 * Represents maximum throughput with UDP Layer 3 traffic (untagged data packets) Issue 2.
