PE Quick Setup Guide v2.4
ADVANCED FUNCTIONALITY
The PE Socket has a built in 4 port managed switch which provides
Quality of Service (QoS) and advanced networking functionality.
Using the optional PE Management Software, you can:
See the performance of each PE Socket (the Network Password is
required to access remote PE Sockets).
Check the number of PE Sockets (and other HomePlug compatible
devices) that are visible on the network.
Change the default Network Password to prevent additional
PE Sockets from automatically joining the network.
If required, the network can be segmented into different networks
by setting different Network Passwords per set of PE Sockets
(Note: two or more devices must share the same Network
Password in order to create a network.)
Further information can be found in the
PE User Manual
including tips
and techniques for larger or more complex installations, creating
networks across multiple electrical phases, troubleshooting tips and
details of the optional management software. The
PE User Manual
can
be downloaded from http://
help.powerethernet.com
ENCRYTPION PASSWORD
When PE Sockets are paired together, they automatically encrypt all
Powerline communications with 128 bit AES encryption. The default
Network Password for all PE Sockets is set to
HomePlugAV
To further secure the network, the Network Password can be changed
using the optional Windows software which can be downloaded from
http://
help.powerethernet.com
INTEGRATED ELECTRICAL SOCKET
The PE Sockets are equipped with a standard UK power socket which
has a built in mains filter to help eliminate any electrical noise
generated by devices plugged directly into it. Electrical noise on the
mains cables affects the amount of available bandwidth and therefore
it is highly recommended to plug any such electrically noisy devices
(including transformers and mobile phone chargers) directly into the
PE Socket because the built in filter will help reduce this electrical noise
which may significantly improve the data transmission speeds across
the Powerline network.
SLEEP MODE
The PE Socket automatically goes into sleep mode when there is no
active Ethernet connection. When in sleep mode, the Power light is a
solid red colour. The PE Socket automatically wakes up when the
device connected to it via an Ethernet cable is powered up.
HIBERNATION
When not in use for an extended period, a PE Socket can be put into a
deep hibernation mode which dramatically reduces its power
consumption. Press and hold the Reset button for more than 7 seconds
and the Power light will go a solid dimmed red colour. To exit
hibernation, press the Reset button (
R
) for 3 seconds. Whenever the
Reset button is pressed, the PE Socket will go into diagnostic mode and
stay on for at least the next 15 minutes. After the 15 minutes, the
PE Socket will go to sleep if there is no active Ethernet connection.
HOMEPLUG COMPATIBLE
The PE Socket is compatible with the
HomePlug AV
standard. If there
are any other Powerline devices plugged in that are not HomePlug AV
compatible, then they will stop the Powerline network from working
properly.
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NETWORKING EXAMPLE 1:
Internet as a stand alone application
NETWORKING EXAMPLE 2:
Networking throughout the building for multiple applications
NOTE
: It can take a couple of seconds for a PE Socket to exit sleep mode
and connect to other Powerline devices. The lights on the front of the
PE Socket will show the current status as explained overleaf.
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respective owners.
TIP:
The
Network Password
can be changed using the software as
described in the PE User Manual. Providing a secure password will
prevent new PE Sockets (and HomePlug AV compatible adapters)
from automatically joining the Powerline network.
NEED MORE HELP?
All documentation, software and FAQs can be found online at
http://
help.powerethernet.com
