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HL110E 

HomePlug AV with Simple Connect Button 

 and Power Saving Feature 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for HL110E

Page 1: ...HL110E HomePlug AV with Simple Connect Button and Power Saving Feature...

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: ...Connection Rate 18 Power Saving Mode 18 Getting Started 19 Plan Your Network 20 Local Network 20 Gaming Network 20 Entertainment Network 21 Media Network 21 Setup the HomePlug AVs 22 For Twin Pack 22...

Page 4: ...User Manual Page 4 of 40 Devices 32 Firmware Upgrade 33 Appendix 35 Frequently Asked Questions 35 FCC Statement 39...

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: ...the following 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...

Page 8: ...nnected to a HomePlug AV network C Powerline Activity Powerline Activity Powerline Activity Powerline Activity On This LED remains on when the device is part of a HomePlug AV network The LED colors re...

Page 9: ...g AV Network To create a HomePlug AV network you need at least two HomePlug AV devices using random Private Network Names When you press Simple Connect on both devices a common Private Network Name wi...

Page 10: ...behavior Upon connection the LEDs will blink simultaneously and then the Power LED lights on steadily Step 2 Press Simple Connect for two seconds on HomePlug X After you release the button the Power L...

Page 11: ...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 will swit...

Page 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...ice Note Note Note Note Resetting the Private Network Name is different from resetting the device to its factory default settings If you intend to reset the device to its factory default settings pres...

Page 15: ...ting HomePlug AV network using Simple Connect Step 1 Plug HomePlug Z near a HomePlug from an existing network Make sure you can easily observe the LED behavior Upon connection HomePlug Z s LEDs will b...

Page 16: ...mple Connect on HomePlug Z within two minutes after you press Simple Connect from the existing network The LEDs on both devices will switch off and on twice to signify that they are searching for anot...

Page 17: ...product package After connecting the Ethernet cable plug HomePlug 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...

Page 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...Manual Page 21 of 40 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 22: ...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 23: ...is straightforward and the 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...

Page 24: ...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 Framew...

Page 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...s the following information TEI TEI TEI TEI Displays the Terminal Equipment Identifier Device MA Device MA Device MA Device MAC address C address C address C address Displays the HomePlug AV MAC Addre...

Page 33: ...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 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ...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 37: ...LAN switch is it possible for other computers in the switch to communicate with other HomePlug AV devices Yes Can my neighbors access my HomePlug AV network Your electric meter prevents any signal fro...

Page 38: ...imal performance Do I need electrical grounding for the device HomePlug AV does not require electrical grounding After a blackout will HomePlug AV switch on automatically Yes If you experience connect...

Page 39: ...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 40: ...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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