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User Manual 

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Installation 

To install HomePlug AV Utility: 

1.  Insert the Resource CD that comes with HomePlug AV into the CD-ROM drive. 

2.  Click the Start button, and then click Run. 

3.  In  the  Run  dialog  box,  type  D:\Setup.exe  (where  D:  is  your  CD-ROM  drive),  and 

then click OK.  

4.  Follow the instructions on the installation wizard. 

Two applications will be installed in your computer - HomePlug AV Utility will be 

installed  first  followed  by  .NET  Framework.  The  installer  detects  any  version  of 

.NET Framework in your computer. If .NET Framework is not installed, a dialog box 

opens  to  ask  if  you  would  like  to  install  .NET  Framework.  Click  Yes.  The  .NET 

Framework  will  not  be  installed  if  the  required  version  is  already  in  your 

computer. 

Operating System

Operating System

Operating System

Operating System    

.NET Framework version to be installed

.NET Framework version to be installed

.NET Framework version to be installed

.NET Framework version to be installed    

XP and Vista 32-bit 

.NET Framework 2.0 32-bit 

XP and Vista 64-bit 

.NET Framework 2.0 64-bit 

Summary of Contents for 200Mbps HomePlug AV Ethernet Adaptor

Page 1: ...200Mbps HomePlug AV Ethernet Adaptor...

Page 2: ...ESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING COURSE OF PERFORMANCE OR USAGE OF TRADE IN NO EVENT WILL THE SELLERS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OR LOSS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMIT...

Page 3: ...HomePlug AV Network 16 Power Saving Mode 20 Getting Started 21 Plan Your Network 22 Local Network 22 Gaming Network 22 Entertainment Network 23 Media Network 23 Setup the HomePlug AVs 24 For Twin Pack...

Page 4: ...User Manual Page 4 of 42 Devices 34 Firmware Upgrade 35 Appendix 37 Frequently Asked Questions 37 FCC Statement 41...

Page 5: ...r HomePlug AV devices that use the same Private Network Name The Private Network Name can be changed manually using the HomePlug AV Utility software on a computer with a Windows operating system When...

Page 6: ...tion For best performance connect HomePlug AV directly to a wall outlet Avoid connecting it to a power strip where other electrical devices are connected Other devices create electrical noise that may...

Page 7: ...ollowing items 1 HomePlug AV for Single Pack or 2 HomePlug AVs for Twin Pack 1 Ethernet cable for Single Pack or 2 Ethernet cables for Twin Pack Resource CD that contains the HomePlug AV Utility insta...

Page 8: ...work The LED colors represents the connection rate within the HomePlug AV network whether it is good red better amber or best green The LED flashes to indicate network activity Off An Ethernet device...

Page 9: ...side by side to easily observe the LED behavior Wait until the Power and PL ACT LED turns ON to confirm that the connection has been established 2 In Room A plug in your HomePlugAV X into the wall so...

Page 10: ...HomePlug AV Network Joining an existing Secured HomePlug AV Network Resetting the Private Network Name Simple Connect allows you to reset the HomePlug AV s Private Network Name to a random key When a...

Page 11: ...e automatically generated to enable them to communicate with each other Note Note Note Note New HomePlug AV can already communicate with each other out of the box However if you intend to create a new...

Page 12: ...ePlug AV X for ten seconds All LED will blink indicating that the Private Network Name has been randomize Press the Simple Connect button of the HomePlug AV Y for ten seconds All LED will blink indica...

Page 13: ...ED did not blink press Simple Connect again for two seconds Make sure to press Simple Connect on HomePlug Y within two minutes after you press Simple Connect on HomePlug X The LEDs on both devices wil...

Page 14: ...stablished check the LEDs The Power LEDs and the Powerline Activity LEDs on both HomePlugs are ON When the Powerline Activity LED on either HomePlug X or HomePlug Y is off this means the pairing is no...

Page 15: ...Plugs directly to a wall outlet An Ethernet enabled device can be a router computer hub gaming console IP phone network printer or IP TV set top box Note Note Note Note HomePlug AVs work best when con...

Page 16: ...Connect from multiple HomePlug AVs only the signal from the first two devices will be processed To join an existing Secured HomePlug AV network using Simple Connect Step 1 Plug HomePlug AV Z beside o...

Page 17: ...imple Connect again for ten seconds Step 3 Press Simple Connect Button for two seconds on the existing HomePlug AV device After you release the button the Power LED will continuously blink If the Powe...

Page 18: ...the connection was established check the LEDs The Power LEDs and the Powerline Activity LEDs on all HomePlugs are on If the Powerline Activity LED on HomePlug Z is off this means the pairing was not s...

Page 19: ...g Z directly to a wall outlet An Ethernet enabled device can be a router computer hub gaming console IP phone network printer or IP TV set top box Note Note Note Note HomePlug AVs work best when conne...

Page 20: ...lity Good Red Better Amber Best Green Connection rate is less than 30 Mbps Connection rate is between 30 to 80 Mbps Connection rate is more than 80 Mbps Power Saving Mode When Power LED blinks slowly...

Page 21: ...escriptions beside each step to help you along Detailed instructions are provided in the subsequent pages Setup the HomePlug AVs Plan your Network Ready to Use Optional Install HomePlug AV Utility Sof...

Page 22: ...are ideas on how you can plan your HomePlug AV network Local Network Share ultra fast Internet connection with any computer wherever it is in the house Gaming Network Connect your gaming console to th...

Page 23: ...Manual Page 23 of 42 Entertainment Network Experience IP TV streaming into your home entertainment system Media Network Realize your high tech lifestyle by converging your IP devices into a single net...

Page 24: ...For Single Pack A HomePlug AV from a single pack uses a random Private Network Name that prevents it from communicating with other HomePlug AVs To add it into an existing network you need to use eith...

Page 25: ...user interface is easy to use Note Note Note Note To use HomePlug AV Utility you need a computer using a Windows operating system with the NET Framework installed If you do not have NET installed the...

Page 26: ...ed first followed by NET Framework The installer detects any version of NET Framework in your computer If NET Framework is not installed a dialog box opens to ask if you would like to install NET Fram...

Page 27: ...sktop shortcut and then select Open Click the Start button click Programs click HomePlug AV click HomePlug AV Ethernet Adapter and then click HomePlug AV Utility The User Interface The HomePlug AV Uti...

Page 28: ...When you select a network card the MAC Address of the HomePlug AV connected to your computer appears If there is no HomePlug AV connected to your computer no MAC address will appear After selecting t...

Page 29: ...Private Network Names among your devices You have to however make sure that at least two HomePlug AVs have a similar Private Network Name A HomePlug AV that uses a unique or random Private Network Nam...

Page 30: ...ug AV devices provided they are using the same Private Network Name as your local HomePlug AV You cannot change the Private Network Name of remote devices that is not currently networked with your loc...

Page 31: ...his only works on local devices Simple Connect Simple Connect Simple Connect Simple Connect Select to search and pair with another device or search and join an existing HomePlug AV network NMK Randomi...

Page 32: ...le Connect Button action a Simple Connect b PNN Randomize c AVLN Status 3 Click Simulate Button Push Quality of Service Quality of Service gives you the capability to prioritize particular application...

Page 33: ...dio or Video Audio or Video Audio or Video Prioritizes data streaming multimedia streaming Voice over IP Voice over IP Voice over IP Voice over IP Prioritizes voice applications To enable QoS 1 Open H...

Page 34: ...ys the following information TEI TEI TEI TEI Displays the Terminal Equipment Identifier Device MAC address Device MAC address Device MAC address Device MAC address Displays the HomePlug AV MAC Address...

Page 35: ...load upgrade files from the product s Web site Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the firmware of a HomePlug AV 1 Connect HomePlug AV to the computer where...

Page 36: ...onnect HomePlug AV to the computer where you are using HomePlug AV Utility 2 Open HomePlug AV Utility 3 Click Factory Default Note Note Note Note You can also perform a reset to the factory default wh...

Page 37: ...g AV standard It achieves higher data throughput by using a broader frequency spectrum 2 30 MHz rather than 4 21 MHz by using a better access method Time Division Multiple Access rather than Carrier S...

Page 38: ...I need for high definition TV A variety of HDTV resolutions are available The following are the most common resolutions opposite the required transfer rate 720p mpeg2 09 10 Mbps 720p mpeg4 06 08 Mbps...

Page 39: ...an I use HomePlug AV to connect computers located in different floors of the building Yes as long as the electric wires are connected and do not exceed 200 meters Can I use HomePlug AV in an old house...

Page 40: ...42 What will happen if I connect two HomePlug AVs to the same router This will cause collision and slow down the network traffic To prevent collision you need to assign different Private Network Name...

Page 41: ...ever 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 is found by turning th...

Page 42: ...other risks Only qualified service personnel can service the device Please contact your vendor for further information Do not use your device during a thunderstorm There may be a risk of electric sho...

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