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PlugLink 

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ECo 

Adapter User’s Guide 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

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.   

8. Select the location where you want to install the drivers and software and
click the Install button.   

7.    This following screen allows you to change the network password for 
your PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter units. To change 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.   

Summary of Contents for PlugLink HD AV ECo PL9661-ETH

Page 1: ...66 0360 00Rev 001 PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter User s Guide PL9661 ETH QUICKFIND LOCATOR Contact Information Getting Help Table of Contents Installation ...

Page 2: ... and or revised information becomes available this entire user s guide is updated and distributed to all registered users All company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective companies Mention of third party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Asoka USA Corporation assumes no responsibility with regard...

Page 3: ... us at http www asokausa 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 408 550 8173 or emailing custserv asokausa com Technical Support Please provide the fol...

Page 4: ...tion Expert 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 Sca...

Page 5: ...kage Contents z PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter PL9661 ETH z 6 foot Ethernet cable z Quick Installation Guide z Installation Resource CD for advanced users only z 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 the unit for repa...

Page 6: ...Co Adapter into a power strip extension cord un interruptible power supply UPS or surge protector This may prevent the unit from working properly or degrade the network performance Simple Broadband Connection The following items are needed to share a Broadband connection with computers z One 1 PL9661 ETH device attached to a standard cable DSL or wireless router z One 1 PL9661 ETH device attached ...

Page 7: ...ble to the Ethernet port of the PC or device Finding a Suitable Location Find a suitable location to install your PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter Where you install the units can affect their performance Find a location that is z Acceptable temperature and humidity ranges z Free of strong electromagnetic field generators such as motors vibration dust and direct exposure to sunlight z An electrical outle...

Page 8: ...working properly or degrade the network performance Following are software installation procedures for advanced users NOTE Software installation is not required for normal use The utility is used to change the security settings and view information about the network 1 Insert the enclosed Installation Resource CD into your CD ROM drive If the PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter Installation Utility does not...

Page 9: ...of 34 PlugLink HD AV ECo 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 10: ...he 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 11: ...ult password is HomePlugAV 8 Select the location where you want to install the drivers and software and click the Install button 7 This following screen allows you to change the network password for your PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter units To change 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 ...

Page 12: ...apter 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 9661 unit Click Finish to finish the installation wizard ...

Page 13: ...e Power Manager Utility is for all Asoka PLC devices 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 z Device Name z MAC Address z Firmware version of your devices z Estimated device transmission rate To refresh the list of Meal...

Page 14: ...change the remote devices before changing the one you are connected to NOTE The device will not appear again until the device you are connected to is changed to the same password All devices must have the same password 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 Home...

Page 15: ...Link HD AV ECo Adapter device You can also reboot the device by unplugging and replugging the unit into the electrical outlet z Upgrade the firmware for the PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter device Visit www asokausa com to upgrade the firmware Use the Upgrade Screen to perform the following functions Resetting and Upgrading the PlugLink AV ...

Page 16: ...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 408 550 8173 ...

Page 17: ...nt frames z Unicast default CAP 1 sets the default channel access priority for Unicast frames not matching any other classification or mapping z 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 z Multicast Broadcast sets the default CAP for multicast frames not in a snooped group an...

Page 18: ...n 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 19: ...devices in your network You can select the destination device in the Destination Address drop down menu Click the Retrieve button to get the information 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 20: ...0 of 34 PlugLink HD AV ECo 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 21: ...outlet by plugging in another electrical device such as a lamp or radio 4 Plug the PL9661 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 computers...

Page 22: ...e another outlet in the home 3 Plug the PL9661 AV into that outlet 4 Attach a computer to the PL9661 AV 5 Open the Power Manager Utility located on the enclosed CD 6 Under the Profile button check if your PL9661 AV is displayed it will be the first and see if your other PL9661 AV devices can be seen If you can see other devices under the Profile screen your PL9661 AV device is functioning properly...

Page 23: ...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 Supply US Version...

Page 24: ...fications 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 25: ...25 of 34 PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter User s Guide Components Front Panel Use the status lights on the front panel to verify connections ...

Page 26: ...rmation listed below z MAC address z Model number z Part number z Serial number z 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 is running at 40 Mbps No activity on powerline should blink in...

Page 27: ...2 device from your network Press and hold the NID button for about 3 seconds The power light on the device will blink as well The 1 and 2 devices will communicating and the 2 device will have it s NEK set to the NEK of the 1 device This should happen in about 15 to 20 seconds Once the process has been completed you can then test if the two devices are communicating 4 If you add units at a later ti...

Page 28: ...28 of 34 PlugLink HD AV ECo 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 29: ...ructions has been modified in any way or has had any serial number removed or defaced Repair by anyone other than Asoka or an approved agent will void this warranty The maximum liability of Asoka under this warranty is limited to the purchase price of the Should a product fail to perform as described in the User Guide within the warranted period it will be repaired or replaced with the same or fun...

Page 30: ...E 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 EXCLUD...

Page 31: ...ce 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 Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired...

Page 32: ...or an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body Note The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment ...

Page 33: ...33 of 34 PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter User s Guide Asoka USA Corporation 2344 Walsh Avenue Suite A Santa Clara California 95051 USA Phone 408 550 8167 Fax 408 884 2390 www asokausa com 66 0360 00Rev 001 ...

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