LN-505/506/507/508/509 LN-515/516/517/518 Homeplug User Manual Version 1.
Index Index..............................................................................................................2 1. Safety instructions.....................................................................................3 2. CE Conformity...........................................................................................4 3. Introduction..............................................................................................5 3.1 What exactly is Homeplug?...............................
1. Safety instructions All safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before using the device, and should be kept for future reference. • • • • • • • • • • • • Never open the Homeplug adapter. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the Homeplug adapter. Do not try to service this product yourself! Contact qualified technicians each and every time your device needs maintenance. There is a risk of electric shock! Use the Homeplug adapter in a dry location only.
2. CE Conformity This product complies with the technical requirements of the 1999/5/EC Directive (R&TTE) and 2006/95/EC (LVD), and it is designed for use in the EU and Switzerland. The product is class II equipment. This equipment may cause interference with radio waves in home use; if this occurs the operator may be required to take corrective action.
3. Introduction In this chapter, we will provide an overview of the Homeplug technology and introduce it briefly. 3.1 What exactly is Homeplug? Homeplug is home and office networking using the electric wiring already installed in the building. Cost factor and transmission quality Homeplug is an economical and easy-to-use networking technology. You don't need to lay cables and you can connect to the home network at every power point.
4. Introduction of the hardware 4.1 LN-505/LN-515 Power indication Indicates an active connection and data transfer between Homeplugs Indicates an active connection and data transfer between the Homeplug and connected device Reset button. Press and hold for 20 seconds to reset to factory defaults Security button. See chapter 8. 4.
4.3 LN-507/LN-517 Power indication Indicates an active connection and data transfer between Homeplugs Indicates an active connection and data transfer between the Homeplug and connected device Reset button. Press and hold for 3-5 seconds to reset to factory defaults NMK button. See chapter 8. 4.4 LN-508/LN-518 Power indication Indicates an active connection and data transfer between Homeplugs Indicates an active connection and data transfer between the Homeplug and connected device Reset button.
4.5 LN-509 Power indication Indicates an active connection and data transfer between Homeplugs Indicates an active connection and data transfer between the Homeplug and connected device Reset button. Press and hold for 3-5 seconds to reset to factory defaults NMK button. See chapter 8.
5. Install the hardware 5.1 Install the Master Homeplug Start with the Homeplug which is labeled as ‘Master’. You’ll see this on the backside of the Homeplug. Plug the Ethernet cable in the Ethernet port on the master Homeplug. Connect the master Homeplug to your computer and plug it into the socket.
5.2 Install the Slave Homeplug Take the Homeplug which is labeled as ‘Slave’. You’ll see this on the backside of the Homeplug. Plug the Ethernet cable in the Ethernet port on the slave Homeplug. Connect the slave Homeplug to your Internet router and plug it into the socket.
With the LN-509 you have the possibility to connect 3 devices simultaneously. Your network is now fully functional. Follow the next steps to secure your network.
Install the software Note: If you use this manual to add a single Homeplug to an already existing Homeplug network, please follow the steps as described in Appendix A. Install the software only on the PC which is connected to the Master Homeplug. Insert the CD in the computer. Windows 7/Vista will prompt you to run CDMenu4.exe. The CD menu will start choose ‘Install utility’.
Windows Vista/7 will ask permission to start the installation which looks similar to this image. Choose your language for installation. The WinPcap Installer will start, click Next. Click Next.
Click, I agree. Click Install. Click Finish.
The Homeplug Utility setup will start, click Next. Choose an installation folder or keep the default folder (recommended) and click Next. Click Next.
The software will be installed on your computer. Click Close to finish the installation.
6. Configure the network Start the software on the PC connected to the Master Homeplug by double clicking the Sitecom icon. Select the Homeplug in the ‘Powerline devices detected’ list and click ‘Enter Password’.
A popup window appears. Please fill in the DAK code from the slave label in the password field and click ‘OK’. NOTE: the DAK code is case sensitive Select the ‘Privacy’ tab in the Homeplug utility. Fill in a chosen network name in the ‘Private Network Name’ field. Click ‘Set all devices’.
A popup appears to inform you the network name has been changed. Your network type now has changed to ‘private’.
7. Setting security with the push button method Instead of using the utility, you might also set security via the ‘Security’ (LN505/515) or ‘NMK’ (LN-506/507/508/516/517/518/509) button on the Homeplug. This method is not recommended. We strongly advise you to use the supplied software to secure your network. 8.1 Create a network 1. Press the pushbutton on the ‘Master’ for 5~8 seconds. 2. Within 1 minute, press the pushbutton on the ‘Slave’ for 5~8 seconds. 3. Wait for the connection to complete. 8.
Appendix A: Add an extra Homeplug to an existing network 1. Install the Hardware Plug the Ethernet cable in the Ethernet port. Plug the cable into the device you want to connect to your network. Your network is now fully functional. Follow the next steps to secure your network.
2. Add a Slave Homeplug to a secured network Start the software on the PC connected to the Master Homeplug.
A popup window appears. Please fill in the DAK code from the slave label in the password field and click ‘OK’. NOTE: the DAK code is case sensitive Fill in the password from your existing network. If you do not remember this password you can find it under the privacy tab.
3. Configure your secured network Select the Homeplug you have added in the previous step from the ‘Powerline devices detected’ list and click ‘Enter Password’.
A popup window appears. Please fill in the DAK code from the slave label in the password field and click ‘OK’. NOTE: the DAK code is case sensitive Select the ‘Privacy’ tab in the Homeplug utility. Fill in a chosen network name in the ‘Private Network Name’ field. Click ‘Set all devices’.
A popup appears to inform you the network name has been changed. Your network type now has changed to ‘private’. Click ‘Close’ Revision 1.0 © Sitecom Europe BV 2011 Note: All the information contained in this manual was correct at the time of publication. However, as our engineers are always updating and improving the product, your device may have a slightly different appearance or modified functionality than presented in this manual.
