User Manual
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About the Product
HomePlugAV2 is immediately ready to use out of the box and does not require the
installation of any driver software to work. It can be connected to computers,
routers, gaming consoles, hubs, IPTV set-top boxes, and other Ethernet devices
regardless of operating system.
How Does It Work?
HomePlugAV2 utilizes the existing electrical wiring in the house as a path to create a
secured network of computers and Ethernet devices. With a maximum data rate of
up to 600 Mbps, HomePlugAV2 can reliably handle high requirement applications
like broadband Internet, high definition video streaming, and Voice over IP.
HomePlugAV2 converts digital signals to a complex analog signal that traverses
along the electrical wires. When receiving the analog signal, HomePlugAV2 converts
the analog signal back to digitalm To make the signal secured, a 128-bit AES
encryption is applied.
A HomePlugAV2 device can only communicate with other HomePlugAV2 devices
that use the same Private Network Name. The Private Network Name can easily be
changed in two ways: (1) is through the HomePlugAV2 Utility software. It can be
changed manually using the HomePlugAV2 Utility software on a computer with a
Windows operating system. When you use the software, you have to manually type
the Private Network Name for the device; (2) Is through the Simple Connect button.
The Simple Connect button automatically creates an encrypted Private Network
Name. It can also be used to reset the Private Network Name or to add a device
into an existing HomePlugAV2 network.
Note:
HomePlugAV2 devices are effective when used in pairs. The Twin packs are
already configured to use a common Private Network Name unique for that pair
and are ready to use without involving any complex configurations. The
HomePlugAV2 from a Single Pack on the other hand, uses a random Private Network
Name. You still need to change its Private Network Name to allow it to
communicate with an existing HomePlugAV2 network.
