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User Manual 

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Getting Started 

Setting up the device is easy. The flowchart below provides an outline of the steps you 

need  to  complete  the  installation. There are  brief  descriptions  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 Software

 

Use an Ethernet cable to connect 
HomePlug AV to your computer or 
Ethernet device. 

 

Install HomePlug AV Utility to apply 
manual configuration changes and 
monitor device activity. 

 

Summary of Contents for HomePlug AV

Page 1: ...200Mbps HomePlug AV Ethernet Adaptor with AC Pass Through...

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: ...ing Secured HomePlug AV Network 18 Determining Connection Rate 21 Power Saving Mode 21 Getting Started 22 Plan Your Network 23 Local Network 23 Gaming Network 23 Entertainment Network 24 Media Network...

Page 4: ...User Manual Page 4 of 43 Quality of Service 33 Devices 35 Firmware Upgrade 36 Appendix 38 Frequently Asked Questions 38 FCC Statement 42...

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: ...ate Network Name reset Off Device is not connected to a HomePlug AV network C Powerline Activity Powerline Activity Powerline Activity Powerline Activity On This LED remains on when the device is part...

Page 9: ...g a HomePlug 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 Netw...

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: ...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 connecte...

Page 14: ...ce 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 press...

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: ...e Connect from the existing network The LEDs on both devices will switch off and on twice to signify that they are searching for another device to pair with Not Not Not Note e e e Do not press Simple...

Page 17: ...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 connected directly to a wall socket A...

Page 18: ...V network using Simple Connect Step 1 Plug HomePlug Z near a HomePlug from an existing Secured HomePlug AV Network Make sure you can easily observe the LED behavior Upon connection HomePlug Z s LEDs w...

Page 19: ...Simple Connect from HomePlug Z The LEDs on both devices will switch off and on twice to signify that they are searching for another device to pair with Not Not Not Note e e e Do not press Simple Conne...

Page 20: ...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 connected directly to a wall socket A...

Page 21: ...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 in Gr...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...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 24: ...Manual Page 24 of 43 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 25: ...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 26: ...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 27: ...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 28: ...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 29: ...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 30: ...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 31: ...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 32: ...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 33: ...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 34: ...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 35: ...lays 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 Addre...

Page 36: ...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 37: ...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 38: ...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 39: ...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 40: ...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 41: ...nce 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 connection issues un...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...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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