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Caution content

:changes or modifications not expressly approved by the part responsible for 

compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. 

 

For a Class B digital device or peripheral, the instructions furnished the user shall include the 
following or similar statement, placed in a prominent location in the text of the manual:   
NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B 
digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 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. 
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If 
this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be 
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the 
interference by one or more of the following measures:   
---Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.   
---Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.   
---Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver 

is connected.   

---Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.   
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Asoka USA Corporation 

 

Tel: 

+1 650 286 1700

  

 

 

2344-A Walsh Avenue Santa Clara, CA 95051 USA

  

Fax: 

+1 650 286 1790

                      

 

                                                                                                                                              URL: 

www.asokausa.com

 

Summary of Contents for PlugLink AV 9660

Page 1: ...quency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try ...

Page 2: ...Installation Contact Information Table of Contents QUICKFIND LOCATOR 66 0331 00Rev 001 Getting Help PlugLink AV 9660 Ethernet Adapter User s Guide PL9660 ETH ...

Page 3: ...red under the terms and conditions of Asoka USA Corporation s applicable agreements All of the features described in this user s guide may not be currently available Refer to the most recent product announcement for information about feature and product availability This user s guide contains the most current information available at the time of publication When new and or revised information beco...

Page 4: ...sa com Getting Help Asoka USA backs its products with unparalleled customer service and technical support for our valued customers Customer Service Customer service the customer satisfaction arm of Asoka USA is available Monday through Friday from 9 00 am to 5 00 pm Pacific Time by calling 650 286 0300 or emailing custserv asokausa com Technical Support Technical support is available Monday throug...

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Page 6: ...pert Users Only 2 1 Installing the Software 2 1 3 Network Management 3 1 Viewing Device Information 3 1 Changing Names and Encryption Keys 3 2 Resetting and Upgrading the PlugLink AV 3 3 Manually Resetting Firmware and NID 3 4 Prioritizing Network Traffic 3 5 Viewing Network Statistics 3 6 Viewing Ethernet and HomePlug Connection 3 6 Viewing Connection Speed 3 7 Statistics Subscreen 3 7 Scanning D...

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Page 8: ... cable DSL router Package Contents PlugLink AV 9660 Ethernet Adapter PL9660 ETH 6 foot Ethernet cable Quick Installation Guide Installation Resource CD for advanced users only Warranty and Support Information Card If any of the parts are incorrect missing or damaged contact the retailer where you made your purchase Keep the carton including the original packing materials in case you need to return...

Page 9: ... following items are needed to share a Broadband connection with computers One 1 PL9660 ETH device attached to a standard cable DSL or wireless router One 1 PL9660 ETH device attached to each computer NOTE Do not connect the PlugLink AV 9660 Ethernet Adapter into a power strip extension cord un interruptible power supply UPS or surge protector This may prevent the unit from working properly or deg...

Page 10: ...ree of strong electromagnetic field generators such as motors vibration dust and direct exposure to sunlight An electrical outlet for your PlugLink AV 9660 Ethernet Adapter Outlet must be is within six feet 1 82 meters of the device you are connecting to Installing the Hardware Connect each of your PlugLink AV 9660 Ethernet Adapters 1 Connect the unit into a nearby wall outlet Do not plug the adap...

Page 11: ...1 4 Simple Installation PlugLink AV 9660 Ethernet Adapter User s Guide ...

Page 12: ...k AV 9660 Ethernet Adapter Installation Utility does not appear within 30 seconds select your CD ROM drive and double click the Setup exe icon to start the Installation Utility 2 Select the language preference and click the Run button NOTE Do not connect the PlugLink AV 9660 Ethernet Adapter into a power strip extension cord un interruptible power supply UPS or surge protector This may prevent the...

Page 13: ...on Expert Users Only PlugLink AV 9660 Ethernet Adapter User s Guide 3 In the Start screen click Install Driver to start the installation 4 In the Welcome screen of the screen of the wizard click Next to begin the installation ...

Page 14: ...User s Guide 5 Read the End User Software License Agreement and if you agree click the Agree button to continue the installation 6 To change the name of the PlugLink AV unit select Yes and enter a name in the text field Otherwise select No Click Next to advance to the next screen ...

Page 15: ...hange the network password select Yes and then enter the new password in the text field Or select No and click the Next button to continue 8 Select the location where you want to install the drivers and software and click the Install button NOTE All devices on your network must share the same password to communicate Use care when changing the network password The default password is HomePlugAV ...

Page 16: ...k AV 9660 Ethernet Adapter User s Guide 9 When the installation of the PlugLink AV drivers and software is complete you can use Power Manager Utility for advanced configuration of your PlugLink AV 9660 unit Click Finish to finish the installation wizard ...

Page 17: ...2 6 Advanced Configuration Expert Users Only PlugLink AV 9660 Ethernet Adapter User s Guide ...

Page 18: ...alybug network Viewing Device Information Use the Profile screen to view information on all Mealybug devices attached directly to your PC and other Mealybug devices on your network The Profile screen displays the following information Device Name MAC Address Firmware version of your devices Estimated device transmission rate To refresh the list of Mealybug devices Click the Rescan button NOTE The ...

Page 19: ...ces before changing the one you are connected to To change a remote device s NEK 1 Check the box next to the device that you want to change the NEK 2 Enter the password of the remote device The password is printed on the device label The default password is HomePlugAV 3 Enter a new password 4 Click the Update button NOTE The device will not appear again until the device you are connected to is cha...

Page 20: ...Screen to perform the following functions Reset the PlugLink AV 9660 to factory default settings Reboot the PlugLink AV 9660 device You can also reboot the device by unplugging and replugging the unit into the electrical outlet Upgrade the firmware for the PlugLink AV 9660 device Visit www asokausa com to upgrade the firmware ...

Page 21: ...re and NID You can use the buttons on the PlugLink device to reset the firmware to its default or NID to associate a network NOTE The PlugLink device must be plugged into an electrical outlet when using these buttons If you have questions please contact Asoka USA Technical Support at 888 276 5287 ...

Page 22: ...oup management frames Unicast default CAP 1 sets the default channel access priority for Unicast frames not matching any other classification or mapping IGMP managed Multicast Stream It is better set it fixed to CAP 2 sets the default channel access priority for stream data belonging to a snooped IGMP multicast group Multicast Broadcast sets the default CAP for multicast frames not in a snooped gr...

Page 23: ...tics screen shows information on HomePlug packets that are transmitted and received by the devices in your network To enable this function click Enable Statistics Viewing Ethernet and HomePlug Connection The Link screen has two sub screens that provide information about your Ethernet and HomePlug connection ...

Page 24: ...your network You can select the destination device in the Destination Address drop down menu Click the Retrieve button to get the information Statistics Subscreen Use the Statistics subscreen to view statistical information about your connection between a source device and a specific destination device in your network Click the Retrieve button to start accumulating the statistical information ...

Page 25: ... Management PlugLink AV 9660 Ethernet Adapter User s Guide Scanning Devices Use the Rescan button to rescan the devices on the HomePlug network This refreshes the information on all devices using the same password ...

Page 26: ... Test the outlet by plugging in another electrical device such as a lamp or radio 4 Plug the PL9660 ETH into the working electrical outlet 5 Check to see if the lights work 6 If the above does not work the device might be defective 7 Please contact Technical Support for instructions on returning the device for repair or replacement Symptom Some of my devices cannot connect to the Internet or other...

Page 27: ...ed together 1 Unplug the PL9660 AV from the current electrical outlet 2 Locate another outlet in the home 3 Plug the PL9660 AV into that outlet 4 Attach a computer to the PL9660 AV 5 Open the Power Manager Utility located on the enclosed CD 6 Under the Profile button check if your PL9660 AV is displayed it will be the first and see if your other PL9660 AV devices can be seen If you can see other d...

Page 28: ...in the future Network Interface One port 10 100 Ethernet RJ 45 switch Bandwidth Up to 200 Mbps Distance Up to 656 feet 200 meters Operating Frequency 2 to 30MHz Modulation Schemes Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM QAM 1024 256 64 16 QPSK BPSK EMI and Safety FCC Part 15 Class B UL US and Canada CE Additional Protocols Forward Error Correction FEC Automatic Channel Adaptation Power Sup...

Page 29: ...tal Specifications Operating temperature 32 F to 131 F 0 C to 55 C Operating humidity 10 to 85 Non condensing Storage temperature 4 F to 158 F 20 C to 70 C Storage humidity 5 to 90 Non condensing Quality of Service ToS 802 1q TDMA supported in the future Warranty 1 year limited ...

Page 30: ...Components B 1 PlugLink AV 9660 Ethernet Adapter User s Guide B Components Front Panel Use the status lights on the front panel to verify connections ...

Page 31: ...he rear panel of the PlugLink AV 9660 Ethernet Adapter contains the information listed below MAC address Model number Part number Serial number Unique device password Status Light State Indication Power Illuminated Off Device is powered on Devices has no power PLC Activity Blinking Red Blinking Yellow Blinking Green Off Traffic is running at 7 Mbps Traffic is running at 7 Mbps and 40 Mbps Traffic ...

Page 32: ...nd come back on immediately This will change the existing Network Encryption Key NEK to a randomized NEK 2 On the PlugLinkAV 9660 1 device from Step 1 press and hold the NID button for about 3 seconds The power light on the device will begin flashing This unit has now been set to allow other units to join the network and be assigned the same password This unit will remain in adder mode for about 3...

Page 33: ...B 4 Components PlugLink AV 9660 Ethernet Adapter User s Guide The use of the NID button is optional You may also use the application software described in the manual to set NEK s as well ...

Page 34: ...Declarations of Conformity C 1 PlugLink AV 9660 Ethernet Adapter User s Guide C Declarations of Conformity This appendix lists the declarations of conformity for your PlugLink AV 9660 Ethernet Adapter ...

Page 35: ...C 2 Declarations of Conformity PlugLink AV 9660 Ethernet Adapter User s Guide ...

Page 36: ...ith proof of the original date of purchase Repaired or replacement products will be returned to you with shipping charges prepaid Asoka warrants any replaced or repaired product or component for the remainder of the initial warranty period whichever is longer Replacement products may be refurbished or contain refurbished materials or components If Asoka by its sole determination is unable to resto...

Page 37: ... OF THE TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR THE PRODUCT EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT OR AS REQUIRED BY LAW THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES STATED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS ARE EXPRESSLY ...

Page 38: ...cular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet ...

Page 39: ...FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body ...

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Page 41: ...66 0331 00Rev 001 Asoka USA Corporation 2344 Walsh Avenue Suite A Santa Clara California 95051 USA Phone 650 286 1700 Fax 650 286 1790 www asokausa com ...

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