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LED 

Color 

Behavior 

Description 

- Off 

The device is not connecting to 
other devices via the Ethernet 
interface. 

Green/Red On 

The device has connected to the 
power line network. The 

Data

 

LED color will vary according to 
the physical rate.  

 

 Green: Link Rate > 40 Mbps  

 

 Orange: 20 Mbps< Link Rate 

<40 Mbps  

 

 Red: Link Rate< 20 Mbps 

Red Blink 

When the device is scanning 
other PLC devices, the 

Data

 

indicator blink quickly. 

Data 

- Off 

 

The adapter has not found any 
other compatible power line 
devices that use the same 
encryption key. 

 
 

Button Definition 

Button 

Description 

Reset 

Reset to factory default 

Press security button during 
1~3 seconds.  

Join a another HomePlugAV 
network 

Security 

Press security button more 
than 10 seconds 

Set its security to random 
value 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for PL-501

Page 1: ...User s Manual PL 501 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Bridge...

Page 2: ...cies or omissions that may have occurred Information in this User s Manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of PLANET PLANET assumes no responsibilit...

Page 3: ...cal and electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed out wheeled bin symbol Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste an h to collect such WEEE s d ave eparately Trademar...

Page 4: ...CONTENTS 6 1 5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS 6 1 6 WIRE DIAGRAM 9 CHAPTER 2 INSTALLING 10 2 1 OVERVIEW 10 2 2 RUNNING THE INSTALLSHIELD WIZARD 10 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURATION 13 3 1 OVERVIEW 13 3 2 MAIN SCREEN 13 3...

Page 5: ...rk It is simply by plugging the PL 501 into the wall anywhere in the house or office The 128 Bit AES data encryption improves the security and reliability to protect the data leaked by someone else Cu...

Page 6: ...ng Storage Temperature 10 70 degree C Storage Relative Humidity 5 95 non condensing Power 100 240V AC 50 60Hz 1 4 Package Contents PL 501 x 1 PL 501 x 2 for PL 501 KIT CD ROM x 1 User s Manual Quick G...

Page 7: ...ower save mode System is resetting System is in the process of security setup Power Off Power is off Green On The device is connecting to other devices via the Ethernet interface but not communicating...

Page 8: ...s Link Rate 40 Mbps Red Link Rate 20 Mbps Red Blink When the device is scanning other PLC devices the Data indicator blink quickly Data Off The adapter has not found any other compatible power line de...

Page 9: ...1 6 Wire Diagram 9...

Page 10: ...ed Questions section in our Web site 2 2 Running the InstallShield Wizard Please verify that no other Powerline Management Utilities are installed before installing this product If other utilities wer...

Page 11: ...allows you to change the default directory where the program is installed Or go Back If you don t want to change it click on Next to continue the installation Please click on Next to confirm the inst...

Page 12: ...Powerline Utility is being installed and please waits for installation This screen shows that the installation was completed successfully Click on Close to exit the wizard 12...

Page 13: ...twork password All your Powerline devices must use the same network password in order to be connected together 3 2 Main Screen Part 1 Scan a Local Powerline device Double click the PowerPacket Utility...

Page 14: ...Main tab shows all the other Powerline units on your home network It will represent them by MAC Address and will also show the available bandwidth to each unit Units farther away from another Powerlin...

Page 15: ...creen you don t have to do this with all units If the problem persists try to move the unit closer to this current unit adjacent plugs on the same wall socket is most preferable If the problem still p...

Page 16: ...t that is currently connected to this computer This network password encrypts all data that is sent from this unit using 128 bit data encryption standard AES Note Every unit on your home network MUST...

Page 17: ...ind the DEK Device Encryption Key Key located on the bottom of each device Enter this Key into the Device Password area Click Add This Device Key will then appear in the bottom window Add all the DEK...

Page 18: ...Note The DEK is unique for EACH Powerline device To use this you will need to input the DEK for each unit 18...

Page 19: ...l shows technical data concerning software and hardware on the host computer used to communicate over HomePlug It shall include the following Operating System Type Version Host Network Name User Name...

Page 20: ...ate device last scanned 3 5 Security Button This section describes how to use Security button for configuration in the following situations z Establish a new security network Network AB The procedure...

Page 21: ...R LEDs start to flash 5 After a few seconds the PWR and HP LEDs should be on The connection of Network AB is success z Establish Powerline c to join an existing network Network AB The procedure is as...

Page 22: ...sed to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values The procedure is as follows 1 Hold the reset Button down while Power On for a few seconds 2 Release the reset button 3 All...

Page 23: ...BPSK and ROBO Encryption 128 AES LED Indicators Power Power on and off Ethernet Ethernet link and activity Data PLC link and activity Buttons Reset Restore the default factory settings Security Set th...

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