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PlugLink HD AV Eco Adapter User’s Guide 

 

 

 
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Note: Write this information down in your Warranty Support Information card
for future reference.   

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Select a PlugLink AV 9661 (#1) device in your network. Press and hold the NID

button for 4 seconds. After about 4 seconds, the lights on your device will blink off 
briefly and come back on immediately. This will change the existing Network 
Encryption Key (NEK) to a randomized NEK.   
2

 

On the PlugLinkAV 9661 (#1) device from Step #1, press and hold the NID 

button for about 1 seconds. The power light on the device will begin flashing. This
unit has now been set to allow other units to join the network and be assigned the
same password. This unit will remain in “adder” mode for about 2 minutes.   
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Before the two minutes have elapsed from Step #2, select another PlugLink 

AV 9661 (#2) device from your network. Press and hold the NID button for about 1
seconds. The power light on the device will blink as well. The #1 and #2 devices 
will communicating and the #2 device will have it's NEK set to the NEK of the #1 
device. This should happen in about 15 to 20 seconds. Once the process has been 
completed, you can then test if the two devices are communicating.   
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If you add units at a later time, you only need to perform Step #2 (using any 

device in the network) and Step #3 (any new devices). Step #1 is not necessary 
unless you wish to change your NEK.   

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FW RST button - Resets the PlugLinkAV 9661 back to factory default settings. 

Press and hold the button with a pin or other sharp object for about 2 seconds 
until you see the lights on the device flash briefly.   

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NID button - Allows you to set a randomized Network Encryption Key (NEK) by

pressing on it. You can then have additional units use the same randomized NEK 
by using their respective NID buttons.   

The Pluglink AV 9661 device has two hardware push buttons:   

Содержание PlugLink PL9661-I2

Страница 1: ...66 0360 01Rev 001 PlugLink HD AV Eco Adapter User s Guide PL9661 I2 QUICKFIND LOCATOR Contact Information Getting Help Table of Contents Installation ...

Страница 2: ... and or revised information becomes available this entire user s guide is updated and distributed to all registered users All company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective companies Mention of third party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a recommendation Asoka USA Corporation assumes no responsibility with regard...

Страница 3: ... us at http www asokausa com Getting Help Asoka USA backs its products with unparalleled customer service and technical support for our valued customers Customer Service Customer service the customer satisfaction arm of Asoka USA is available Monday through Friday from 9 00 am to 5 00 pm Pacific Time by calling 408 550 8173 or emailing custserv asokausa com Technical Support Please provide the fol...

Страница 4: ...tion Expert Users Only 2 1 Installing the Software 2 1 3 Network Management 3 1 Viewing Device Information 3 1 Changing Names and Encryption Keys 3 2 Resetting and Upgrading the PlugLink AV 3 3 Manually Resetting Firmware and NID 3 4 Prioritizing Network Traffic 3 5 Viewing Network Statistics 3 6 Viewing Ethernet and HomePlug Connection 3 6 Viewing Connection Speed 3 7 Statistics Subscreen 3 7 Sca...

Страница 5: ...ckage Contents z PlugLink HD AV Eco Adapter PL9661 I2 z 6 foot Ethernet cable z Quick Installation Guide z Installation Resource CD for advanced users only z Warranty and Support Information Card If any of the parts are incorrect missing or damaged contact the retailer where you made your purchase Keep the carton including the original packing materials in case you need to return the unit for repa...

Страница 6: ...co Adapter into a power strip extension cord un interruptible power supply UPS or surge protector This may prevent the unit from working properly or degrade the network performance Simple Broadband Connection The following items are needed to share a Broadband connection with computers z One 1 PL9661 I2 device attached to a standard cable DSL or wireless router z One 1 PL9661 I2 device attached to...

Страница 7: ...ic field generators such as motors vibration dust and direct exposure to sunlight z An electrical outlet for your PlugLink HD AV Eco Adapter Outlet must be is within six feet 1 82 meters of the device you are connecting to Finding a Suitable Location Connect each of your PlugLink HD AV Eco Adapters 1 Connect the unit into a nearby wall outlet Do not plug the adapter into a power strip 2 Connect th...

Страница 8: ...erruptible power supply UPS or surge protector This may prevent the unit from working properly or degrade the network performance 1 Insert the enclosed Installation Resource CD into your CD ROM drive If the PlugLink HD AV Eco Adapter Installation Utility does not appear within 30 seconds select your CD ROM drive and double click the Setup exe icon to start the Installation Utility 2 Select the lan...

Страница 9: ...of 34 PlugLink HD AV Eco Adapter User s Guide 3 In the Start screen click Install Driver to start the installation 4 In the Welcome screen of the screen of the wizard click Next to begin the installation ...

Страница 10: ...he End User Software License Agreement and if you agree click the Agree button to continue the installation 6 To change the name of the PlugLink AV unit select Yes and enter a name in the text field Otherwise select No Click Next to advance to the next screen ...

Страница 11: ... default password is HomePlugAV 8 Select the location where you want to install the drivers and software and click the Install button 7 This following screen allows you to change the network password for your PlugLink AV 9661 units To change the network password select Yes and then enter the new password in the text field Or select No and click the Next button to continue ...

Страница 12: ...apter User s Guide 9 When the installation of the PlugLink AV drivers and software is complete you can use Power Manager Utility for advanced configuration of your PlugLink AV 9661 unit Click Finish to finish the installation wizard ...

Страница 13: ...e Power Manager Utility is for all Asoka PLC devices Viewing Device Information Use the Profile screen to view information on all Mealybug devices attached directly to your PC and other Mealybug devices on your network The Profile screen displays the following information z Device Name z MAC Address z Firmware version of your devices z Estimated device transmission rate To refresh the list of Meal...

Страница 14: ...change the remote devices before changing the one you are connected to NOTE The device will not appear again until the device you are connected to is changed to the same password All devices must have the same password 1 Check the box next to the device that you want to change the NEK 2 Enter the password of the remote device The password is printed on the device label The default password is Home...

Страница 15: ... PlugLink AV 9661 device You can also reboot the device by unplugging and replugging the unit into the electrical outlet z Upgrade the firmware for the PlugLink AV 9661 device Visit www asokausa com to upgrade the firmware Use the Upgrade Screen to perform the following functions Resetting and Upgrading the PlugLink AV ...

Страница 16: ...You can use the buttons on the PlugLink device to reset the firmware to its default or NID to associate a network NOTE The PlugLink device must be plugged into an electrical outlet when using these buttons If you have questions please contact Asoka USA Technical Support at 408 550 8173 ...

Страница 17: ...nt frames z Unicast default CAP 1 sets the default channel access priority for Unicast frames not matching any other classification or mapping z IGMP managed Multicast Stream It is better set it fixed to CAP 2 sets the default channel access priority for stream data belonging to a snooped IGMP multicast group z Multicast Broadcast sets the default CAP for multicast frames not in a snooped group an...

Страница 18: ...n shows information on HomePlug packets that are transmitted and received by the devices in your network To enable this function click Enable Statistics Viewing Ethernet and HomePlug Connection The Link screen has two sub screens that provide information about your Ethernet and HomePlug connection ...

Страница 19: ...devices in your network You can select the destination device in the Destination Address drop down menu Click the Retrieve button to get the information Use the Statistics subscreen to view statistical information about your connection between a source device and a specific destination device in your network Click the Retrieve button to start accumulating the statistical information ...

Страница 20: ...0 of 34 PlugLink HD AV Eco Adapter User s Guide Scanning Devices Use the Rescan button to rescan the devices on the HomePlug network This refreshes the information on all devices using the same password ...

Страница 21: ...e outlet by plugging in another electrical device such as a lamp or radio 4 Plug the PL9661 I2 into the working electrical outlet 5 Check to see if the lights work 6 If the above does not work the device might be defective 7 Please contact Technical Support for instructions on returning the device for repair or replacement Symptom Some of my devices cannot connect to the Internet or other computer...

Страница 22: ...e another outlet in the home 3 Plug the PL9661 AV into that outlet 4 Attach a computer to the PL9661 AV 5 Open the Power Manager Utility located on the enclosed CD 6 Under the Profile button check if your PL9661 AV is displayed it will be the first and see if your other PL9661 AV devices can be seen If you can see other devices under the Profile screen your PL9661 AV device is functioning properly...

Страница 23: ...Network Interface One port 10 100 Ethernet RJ 45 switch Bandwidth Up to 200 Mbps Distance Up to 656 feet 200 meters Operating Frequency 2 to 30MHz Modulation Schemes Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM QAM 1024 256 64 16 QPSK BPSK EMI and Safety FCC Part 15 Class B UL US and Canada CE Additional Protocols Forward Error Correction FEC Automatic Channel Adaptation Power Supply US Version...

Страница 24: ...fications Operating temperature 32 F to 131 F 0 C to 55 C Operating humidity 10 to 85 Non condensing Storage temperature 4 F to 158 F 20 C to 70 C Storage humidity 5 to 90 Non condensing Quality of Service ToS 802 1q TDMA supported in the future Warranty 1 year limited ...

Страница 25: ...25 of 34 PlugLink HD AV Eco Adapter User s Guide Components Front Panel Use the status lights on the front panel to verify connections ...

Страница 26: ...mation listed below z MAC address z Model number z Part number z Serial number z Unique device password Status Light State Indication Power Illuminated Off Device is powered on Devices has no power PLC Activity Blinking Red Blinking Yellow Blinking Green Off Traffic is running at 7 Mbps Traffic is running at 7 Mbps and 40 Mbps Traffic is running at 40 Mbps No activity on powerline should blink int...

Страница 27: ...61 2 device from your network Press and hold the NID button for about 1 seconds The power light on the device will blink as well The 1 and 2 devices will communicating and the 2 device will have it s NEK set to the NEK of the 1 device This should happen in about 15 to 20 seconds Once the process has been completed you can then test if the two devices are communicating 4 If you add units at a later...

Страница 28: ...28 of 34 PlugLink HD AV Eco Adapter User s Guide The use of the NID button is optional You may also use the application software described in the manual to set NEK s as well ...

Страница 29: ...ructions has been modified in any way or has had any serial number removed or defaced Repair by anyone other than Asoka or an approved agent will void this warranty The maximum liability of Asoka under this warranty is limited to the purchase price of the Should a product fail to perform as described in the User Guide within the warranted period it will be repaired or replaced with the same or fun...

Страница 30: ...E TECHNICAL INFORMATION OR THE PRODUCT EXCEPT AS SPECIFICALLY PROVIDED IN THIS AGREEMENT OR AS REQUIRED BY LAW THE WARRANTIES AND REMEDIES STATED ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESS OR IMPLIED ANY AND ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND NON INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUD...

Страница 31: ...terference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference a...

Страница 32: ...s to this equipment such modifications could void the user s authority to operate the equipment FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body ...

Страница 33: ...33 of 34 PlugLink HD AV Eco Adapter User s Guide Asoka USA Corporation 2344 Walsh Avenue Suite A Santa Clara California 95051 USA Phone 408 550 8167 Fax 408 884 2390 www asokausa com 66 0360 01Rev 001 ...

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