Neptune IoT Hub Lite
HM-HUB-120
NEPTUNE IoT HUB LITE - QUICK START GUIDE
1. ABOUT YOUR NEPTUNE
The Neptune IoT Hub Lite is not only a professional AC3000 Tri-Band WiFi router that provides data assessment for client
devices such as laptop, cellphones, printers, cameras…but also a smart hub to connect Internet of Things (IoT) devices
through either Zigbee or WiFi protocols. It can also connect Z-wave IoT devices and 3G/LTE network through USB dongles.
To extend the network, you can connect more Neptunes together through Homa’s propriety technology WiPoN
TM
(
W
ireless-
P
owerline
N
etwork). The backhaul connections between Neptunes are setup using both WiFi and Powerline
Communications (PLC) which ensures maximum coverage and worry-free connectivity to every corner of a large house.
The product box includes the following items: (1) main wireless router and smart controller, (2) G.hn PLC – AC/DC power
adapter, (3) Ethernet and DC power Y-cable, (4) AC power cable, (5) ceiling/wall mounting kits, and (6) Quick Start Guide.
2. DEVICE LAYOUT
Use only the power adapter that is supplied with the hub. Using a
Warning
different power adapter could damage the hub.
3. INSTALLATION
Desktop Mounting
: simply putting the device on a flat surface so that it sits on its three plastic feet
Ceiling or Wall Mounting
: using either mounting dish or U-bar accessories as follows:
Insecure mounting might damage the hub or cause injury. Homa is not responsible for damages incurred due to insecure mounting.
Warning
Do not operate the hub in an area that exceeds an ambient temperature of 40
0
C (104
0
F).
4. NETWORK CONNECTION SETUP
Use Case 1
: completed WiPoN
TM
setup to bring seamless and worry-free connectivity to every corner of the house.
Use Case 2
: Access Point (AP) and Bridge mode setups to connect ISP modem and Neptune hub through PLC.
⑩
WAN Port
Connect the RJ45 connector of
⑬
to this port to setup the hub as
a RE (
R
ange
E
xtender) for WiPoN
TM
or to cascade the hub to
other routers through PLC.
Connect this port to Internet Service Provider - ISP’s modem or to
other routers (cascading) using Ethernet cable to receive data.
⑪
Reset Button
This button restores Neptune to its factory default settings.
Press
the button in 11s (the Power LED of
⑥
will change from blue to
amber), then continue to press it three times to complete the reset.
⑫
DC Cable (a part of Y-cable)
This cable is used to provide DC power supply for the hub.
⑬
Ethernet cable (a part of Y-cable)
This cable is used for data transmission through PLC adapter.
⑭
Unpair Button
Press this button in 11s (until three LEDs
⑮
,
⑯, ⑰
blink once) to
unpair the adapter out of the PLC network.
⑮
Ethernet LED
Off:
no power or physical failure.
On (solid green):
if there is active device connect to port
⑬
.
⑯
PLC Network LED
Off:
no power, no detected PLC network or physical failure.
On (blinking green):
data transmission on PLC network.
⑰
Power LED (for the PLC Adapter)
Off:
no power or physical failure.
On (solid green):
PLC adapter is ready.
⑱
AC Power Cable
This cable is used to provide both AC power supply and data path
for the PLC adapter.
①
Zigbee LED
Off:
no power or physical failure.
On (solid blue):
Zigbee system is ready.
On (blinking blue):
transmitting or receiving data via Zigbee.
②
③
④
5GHz_H, 5GHz_L, and 2.4GHz WiFi LEDs
Off:
no power, no ready WiFi signal, or physical failure.
On (solid blue):
corresponding WiFi system is ready.
On (blinking blue):
transmitting or receiving data via WiFi.
⑤
WAN (Internet), LAN LEDs
Off:
no power, no connection to WAN/LAN or physical failure.
On (solid blue):
has physical connection to a WAN or a LAN.
On (blinking blue):
transmitting or receiving data via WAN/LAN.
⑥
Power LED (for the main wireless router)
Off:
no power or physical failure.
On (solid pink):
software error.
On (flashing pink):
Zigbee “permit join” status is enabled.
On (solid blue):
system is ready (solid amber at booting up).
⑦
USB Port
Insert USB 3.0 devices including 3G/LTE and Z-wave dongles.
⑧
Power (DC-IN) port
Insert the DC plug
⑫
from the AC/DC adapter to this port.
⑨
LAN Port
Connect the RJ45 connector of
⑬
to this port to setup the hub as
a CAP (
C
entral
A
ccess
P
oint) for WiPoN
TM
or to cascade the hub
to other routers through PLC.
Connect Ethernet cable to this port to establish LAN for client
devices (laptop, TV,…) or to cascade the hub to other routers.
+ WiPoN
TM
Backhaul
Option 1:
G.hn PLC and 5GH WiFi (recommend).
Option 2:
G.hn PLC, 5GH and 2.4G WiFi.
+ Client Link
Client devices can connect to Neptune hubs through G.hn PLC, 5GL/2.4G WiFi, and Zigbee.
+ Cascaded LAN-LAN modem to hub (bridge mode)
These devices will be on same IP segments.
+ Cascaded LAN-WAN modem to hub (AP mode)
These devices will be on different IP segments.