F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM USER GUIDE
F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM Dear customer, You have just acquired a new generation Sagemcom PLC adapter (Power Line Communication) and thank you for placing your confidence in us. This device has been manufactured with the utmost care. If you should have difficulties in operating it, we recommend that you consult this user manual. This product follows a strategy of continuous development.
F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM Recommendations and safety instructions This device is intended to be connected to the AC power line. For installation instructions, please refer to the installation section of this guide. The following precautions should be taken when using this product. • • • • • • • • Read all instructions including the safety leaflet before installing and operating this product. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning.
F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM Contents Tips & Tricks .......................... 17 Quick install ........................................ 17 Recommendations and safety instructions .............................. 3 Using Other Powerline Devices ........... 19 Contents .................................. 4 Troubleshooting .................................. 22 Discover... ............................... 5 Environnement ....................... 23 Box Content ..........................................
F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM 1 Discover...
F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM Applications The F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM is a pass-through PLC adapter. It relies on the household power line to transmit data over your Local Area Network (LAN). It can be plugged directly into the power socket and therefore requires no additional wiring or special installation procedure. The device also provides a female socket in which you can directly connect your equipment or a power strip, allowing you to save a socket space.
F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM Getting to Know the Adapter The Ethernet Interface Ethernet: The Ethernet port connects to an Ethernet network cable. The other end of the cable connects to your computer or other Ethernet-enabled network device. The Adapter's Buttons The following figure shows the adapter's buttons. Security Button: To join or leave a HomePlug AV Logical Network (AVLN).
F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM The Adapter's LEDs All adapters' LEDs are located on the front panel. There are 3 LEDs to indicate the adapter's status. The following table describes the LEDs on the device. 16 ~ 250 Note The F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM devices will wake-up automatically from the power saving mode when network activity is detected.
F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM Power LED Color Behavior Description On System runs normally. System enters the power saving mode (blinks every 15s) or, Flashing System is resetting or, System is in the process of password synchronization (blinks every 1s). Off The PLC adapter is powered off. Ethernet LED Color Behavior Description On Ethernet connection has been established. Flashing Data is being transmitted. Off No Ethernet connection.
F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM Data LED Color Behavior Description Connection is suitable for full HD & 3D video streaming. On Connection is suitable for HD video streaming and online gaming Connection is suitable for simple data transfer and Internet access. Flashing When the device is scanning other PLC devices, the Data indicator blinks quickly. Off The PLC adapter is not connected to the power line network or is in powersaving mode.
F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM 2 Set up a network... This section describes how to add new devices, or remove old devices from a power line network named HomPlug AV logical network (AVLN). Both actions can be accomplished by using the Security button. Operation progress and outcome can be monitored by observing the behavior of the Power Note and Data LEDs. F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM devices are shipped by pair and therefore have been already associated.
F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM The role of the Security Button Communications between F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM devices are encrypted with a 128 bit AES mechanism. This encryption relies on a keyword which is identical for all F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM devices when leaving the factory. Important To be part of a power line network named HomPlug AV logical network, all devices must have the same keyword. Only devices that are part the of the same AV logical network can communicate with each other.
F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM Forming a new HomePlug AV logical network with 2 devices Device A Device B Room Room B A Living room @ Office Security 1 2 <2 s <2 s Reset When two devices with different encryption keywords are connected to the same power line, proceed as follows to form a HomePlug AV logical Network: 1 Plug HomePlug A to the power line. 2 Press the Security button for at least 1 second but less than 2 seconds to enter pairing mode on HomePlug A.
F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM 4 Press the Security button for at least 1 second but less than 2 seconds to enter pairing mode on HomePlug B. 5 Wait for the pairing to complete. During the pairing, the LED flashes red and switches to green when the device is paired. Important Note : HomePlug B must be switched in pairing mode (Step 4) within 2 minutes after HomePlug A ist switched in pairing mode(Step 2). The pairing mode automaticaly stops after 2 minutes.
F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM Joining an existing HomePlug AV logical network Device A C Room Room B A Living room @ Device B Office Device C 1 2 Security Reset <2 s <2 s In this scenario, there is an existing HomePlug AV logical network formed by devices A & B. The two devices A and B are already plugged into the to the wall power socket and are not in power saving mode. To add a new device HomePlug C to the existing network: 1 Plug the HomePlug C to the power socket.
F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM Leaving an AV logical network C Device A Room Room B A Living room Device B @ Office Device C >10s Security Reset Assuming an AV logical network already exists and you want to remove one device from this network. 1 Simply press the Security button of the device you want to disconnect from the network (for instance device C) more than 10 seconds untill all LEDs reset. 2 Wait for reset to complete.
F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM 3 Tips & Tricks Quick install Your F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM devices are shipped by pair and therefore have been already associated. These devices will remember that they have been already paired together. The purpose of this troubleshooting is to easily check if devices are properly associated. For a normal use, the devices should not be plugged directly in a multiple socket power extension cord. Please refer to recommendations on page 21.
F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM In case of problem If you are confused or if the LED 1 blinks red for a long time or remains turned off while the power LED is on. Press Reset button on the devices. - OR 2 Form a new AV logical network (refer to the “Forming a HomePlug AV logical network with 2 devices” section on page 21.).
F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM Using Other Powerline Devices Compatibility & Coexistence F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM devices are compatible with other HomePlug AV Powerline Devices (200 Mbps and 500 Mbps). However, HomePlug 1.0 is not compatible with Homeplug AV. So F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM devices are not compatible with older HomePlug 1.0 Powerline devices (85 mbps and 14 mbps). Both HomePlug AV devices and HomePlug 1.
F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM However, here are a few suggestions that may, or may not apply to your situation: - Some devices that have a security button but lack a reset button, may be reset or removed from their current AVLN by a long press of the security button. - The duration of the required long press may vary across manufacturers, it is often between 10 and 15 seconds.
F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM Improve the Transmission Capacity IMPORTANT It is important to follow the guidelines below in order to ensure optimal performance of your HomePlug AV logical network. Plug your equipement directly into the electrical socket integrated into the F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM as shown in "Figure 1". If you need extra power sockets, please ensure your multiple socket power extension cord is plugged directly into the device as shown in "Figure 2".
F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution Error occurs during pairing the devices. The LED flashes Red long time. for a - OR New device has an other encryption key Press Reset button on the device to add and pair it again. Press on Security button is too short (< 1s). Power LED doesn’t blink Press Security button for 1 to 2 second. Press on Security button is too long (> 2s). when activating pairing mode. Ethernet LED is OFF.
F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM Environnement Environmental protection and sustainable development is an important priority for Sagemcom. Sagemcom has a policy of using environmentally- friendly systems and makes environmental protection an essential part of the life-cycle of its products – from the manufacturing, to the installation, operation and disposal.
F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM Appendix Specifications Chipset Intellon INT7400 Push Button Protocol HomePlug AV 1.1, IEEE1901 Reset: Restore the factory default settings Security: Set the network password automatically Co-exists with existing HomePlug 1.
F@ST PLUG 500 PREMIUM Default CAP The ‘Default CAP’ group allows for default priority mapping of packets that do not have a VLAN TAG. The settings are available for Unicast (directed to a host). • IGMP - (default CAP 3) - sets the channel access priority for IGMP frames - these are the group management frames, not the stream data. • Unicast - (default CAP 1) - sets the default channel access priority for unicast frames not matching any other classification or mapping.
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