ALL1681205 - User Manual
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How Does It Work?
HomePlug AV2 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 1Gbps, HomePlug AV2 can reliably handle high requirement applications like
broadband Internet, high definition video streaming, and Voice over IP.
HomePlug AV2 converts digital signals to a complex analog signal that traverses along
the electrical wires.
When
receiving the analog signal, HomePlug AV2 converts the
analog signal back to digital. To make the signal secured, a 128-bit AES encryption is
applied.
A HomePlug AV2 device can only communicate with other HomePlug AV2 devices that
use the same Private Network Name. The Private Network Name can be easily changed
in two ways. (1) is through the HomePlug AV2 Utility software. It can be changed
manually using the HomePlug AV2 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
HomePlug AV2 network.
Note:
HomePlug AV2 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 HomePlug AV2
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 HomePlug AV2 network.
When a HomePlug AV2 communicates with another device, the Powerline Activity LED
color will indicate the status of the connection rate it provides: Red means below 30
Mbps; Amber means 30 to 120 Mbps; and Green means more than 120 Mbps.
