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User Manual 

Page 7 of 41 

Package Contents 

The package contains the following items: 

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1 HomePlug AV for Single Pack or 2 HomePlug AVs for Twin Pack 

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1 Ethernet cable for Single Pack or 2 Ethernet cables for Twin Pack 

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Resource CD that contains the HomePlug AV Utility installer and the User Manual. 

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Easy Start Guide  

Device Design 

 

Summary of Contents for HomePlug AV with Simple Connect Button

Page 1: ...HomePlug AV with Simple Connect Button...

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: ...Network 16 Determining Connection Rate 19 Power Saving Mode 19 Getting Started 20 Plan Your Network 21 Local Network 21 Gaming Network 21 Entertainment Network 22 Media Network 22 Setup the HomePlug A...

Page 4: ...User Manual Page 4 of 41 Quality of Service 31 Devices 33 Firmware Upgrade 34 Appendix 36 Frequently Asked Questions 36 FCC Statement 40...

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: ...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: ...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 11: ...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 12: ...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 13: ...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 14: ...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 15: ...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 16: ...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 17: ...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 18: ...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 19: ...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 20: ...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 21: ...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 22: ...Manual Page 22 of 41 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 23: ...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 24: ...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 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...ys the following information TEI TEI TEI TEI Displays the Terminal Equipment Identifier Device MAC Device MAC Device MAC Device MAC address address address address Displays the HomePlug AV MAC Address...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...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 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ...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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