Allnet ALL168255 Original operating instructions

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ALL168255
500 Mbps PLC Ethernet Bridge
QUICK INSTALLATION
PREFACE
This document describes installation of the 500Mbps PLC Ethernet Bridge Network products.

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Please read this document before installing the product.
TO THE INSTALLER
This publication contains the following sections:
Important safety instructions
The first thing you need to know before you begin to install
Product installation guide
Specification

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product is intended for connection to the AC power line. For installation instructions, refer to the Installation
section. For removing the device, refer to the Unplug section. The following precautions should be taken when using
this product.
Please read all instructions before installing and operating this product.
Please keep all instructions for later reference.
Please follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Unplug the AC coupler from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. DO NOT
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
DO NOT operate this product near water.
This product should never be placed near or over a radiator, or heat register.
This product relies on the building’s electrical installation for short-circuit (over current) protection.
Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC 20A or 240 VAC 16A is used on the phase
conductors (all current-carrying conductors).
DO NOT allow anything to rest on the product interconnect cords. DO NOT locate this product where people
may walk on the cords.
Because the 500Mbps PLC Ethernet Bridge product sends data over the powerline, it is recommended that
you plug directly into a power outlet. Do not plug the device into a UPS or power strip with surge protection.
The 500Mbps PLC-Ethernet Bridge product has its own power filter for protection against surges.
The product can be operated at an ambient temperature of 40℃.
For pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
Only a qualified technician should service this product. Opening or removing covers may result in exposure to
dangerous voltage points or other risks.
Unplug the AC coupler from the wall outlet and refer the product to qualified service personnel for the following
conditions:
When the interconnect cords are damaged or frayed.
If liquid has been spilled into the product.
If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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THE FIRST THING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO INSTALL…
1. Before installing, make sure your PC meets these requirements for hardware installation:
Microsoft Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, Mac OS or linux OS
Pentium® III or better, clock rate faster than 2.0GHz recommended
Resource on your PC
At least one free Ethernet port for 500Mbps PLC-Ethernet Bridge
2. Your PC must not be configured for another network. This means that:
No network clients except for Microsoft Network*, Client for Netware* Networks, or Microsoft Family
Logon* are installed
No network services except file and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks or Personal Web Server*
are installed
No network protocols except Microsoft’s TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, or Net BIOS support for IPX/SPX
are installed
3. Network installation requires two steps:
1. Install the 500Mbps PLC-Ethernet Bridge
2. For each PC to be added to the network, repeat the process
4. Check that you have the following parts for each PC on the network:
Product installation guide for 500Mbps PLC-Ethernet Bridge:
1. 500Mbps PLC-Ethernet Bridge
2. Ethernet Cable (CAT 5)
5. Familiarize yourself with the Powerline device connections:
There is only one Ethernet port. This is used for the connection with PC, xDSL/Router, Cable Modem, or Wireless
AP.
6. Limitation of the PLC device:
To meet the safety regulation, the longest distance between powerline carrier devices will be limited at 100 meter
and for in-house use only. More than 100 meter will cause the signal reduction or data loss.
THE FIRST THING YOU NEED TO KNOW

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Product installation guide
Important:
Do not plug the device into a power strip or surge protector because these devices may
consist of filter and impair signal. Also avoid plugging the device right next to noisy sources
such as cell phone charger, Halogen light, Energy saving bulb, noisy desktop computer, vacuum
cleaner, etc. Both cases result in poor transmission speed.
To install for the PC local Powerline network
1. Use the supplied Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect Ethernet Bridge and your PC’s Ethernet port.
2. Plug the Ethernet Bridge to outlet.
3. The Power LED indicator will light on after plugging.
4. You can repeat steps 1 and 2 for connecting the others.
5. The PL-ACT LED indicator starts blinking when the data communication proceeds on Powerline.
6. The ETH-ACT LED indicator starts blinking when the data communication proceeds on Ethernet.
To share a xDSL or cable modem with Internet access service
1. Connect one Ethernet Bridge to the broadband router
Plug the Ethernet Bridge into an AC outlet.
Plug the provided Ethernet cable into the RJ45 connector of the Bridge and plug the other end of the
cable into an available Ethernet port of the Router.
2. Connect the other Ethernet Bridge(s) to the PC(s) to share the Internet access
Plug the Bridge into an AC outlet.
Plug the provided Ethernet cable into the RJ45 connector of the Bridge and plug the other end of the
cable into Ethernet port on the PC.
As wireless AP (Access Point) Extender
1. Connect one Ethernet Bridge to the broadband router
Plug the Bridge into an AC outlet.
Plug the provided Ethernet cable into the RJ45 connector of the Bridge and plug the other end of the
cable into an available Ethernet port of the broadband router.
2. Connect the other Ethernet Bridge to the wireless AP
Plug the Bridge into an AC outlet.
Plug the provided Ethernet cable into the RJ45 connector of the Bridge and plug the other end of the
cable into the Ethernet port on the wireless AP.
PRODUCT INSTALLATION GUIDE

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User diagram:
DSL or Cable Modem
Internet
Networ
k
PLC Net Plug
PLC Net Plug
PLC Net Plug
Set Top Box

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Specification
Items
Description
PHY Rate
500Mbps
Effect Data Rate
TCP: Up to 95 Mbps effective throughput
UDP: Up to 95 Mbps effective throughput
Frequency Band
2~68 MHz (With Mask)
Access Methods
priority-based CSMA/CA channel access schemes maximize efficiency and
throughput
Qos
–Integrated Quality of Service (QoS) Enhancements
–Hardware Packet Classifiers for ToS, CoS and IP Port Number
–Supports IGMP managed multicast sessions
Modulation
OFDM (QAM 8/16/64/256/1024/4096, QPSK, BPSK, ROBO)
Standards
IEEE 802.3, HomePlug AV Protocol Compliance with HomePlug 1.0 coexistence
capability
OS
Microsoft Windows® 2000, XP, Vista ,Windows 7 (for utility-program only)
Nodes
Up to 8 total devices
IGMP
IGMP supports IGMP managed multicast sessions
Encryption
128-bit AES Link Encryption with key management
Push button
NID/RST button
Port
One 100 Mpbs Ethernet Port
Distance
AC Wire : 200 meters distance max.
LEDs
PWR (Green) PLC (Green/Orange/Red, throughput indicator)
ETH (Green)
Environment
Temperature
Operating : 0~40 ℃
Storage : -20~60 ℃
Relative Humidity
Operating : 10~85% Non-Condensing
Storage : 5~90% Non-Condensing
Power Source
100 ~ 240 VAC 50/60Hz
Power
Consumption
ca. 2W (Normal mode), less than 0.5W (Standby mode)
Certification
CE
SPECIFICATION

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LEDs
PWR
(Green)
On: Power on
Blinking: Standby mode (*1)
Off: Power off
PLC
(Green/Orange/Red)
On: Powerline Link detected and no traffic
Blinking: Powerline traffic detected
Green: The Powerline connection quality is good
Orange: The Powerline connection quality is fair
Red: The Powerline connection quality is bad
Off: No Powerline Link detected
ETH
(Green)
On: Ethernet Link detected
Blinking: Ethernet traffic detected
Off: No Ethernet Link detected
*1 : The “Power“LED indicator will blink in standby mode. It will get into standby mode, if you plug the
device to outlet and no Ethernet link detected after booted and 60 second later. If you unplug the
Ethernet cable, it will get into standby mode after 60 seconds. Under standby mode, PLC and
ETH LEDs will both be off.
Push Buttons (Only applicable for models with push button)
Push button functions are disabled when in Standby mode!
NID/RST
Button

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NID/RST Button Usage:
1. Set 2nd device into same group (private network):
Step 1. Press and hold the device’s “NID/RST” button for less 3 seconds at same time. You can then
release the button and this device would join into the same private network.
2. Add a new device to the existing private network:
Step 1. Plug in the new device and one already grouped device. Press and hold its “NID/RST ” button
less 3 seconds at same time.
Step 2. The new device starts to communicate with the device from existing private network, and tries
to join this existing private network.
Step 3. If the process failed, please repeat Step 1 to Step 2 again.
3. Leave the private network:
Step 1. If you want the device to leave the existing private network, press and hold the device’s “NID/
RST” button for 5-10 seconds to randomize the network encryption setting. This device will
then not be connected to the private network any more.
4. Reset the device to the factory default setting:
Push the device’s “NID/RST” button for 10-15 sec seconds. You will see the device’s LEDs are all
turning off and the device will restart. The device’s setting resets to the “factory defaults”.

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Powerline function test
1. Plug the adapter into a multiple socket near your PC.
Note: If the Powerline-adapter with no network connection starts to blink, it is in standby. To
execute the test correctly, you have to unplug the adapter and immediately plug it in again. If
no LAN-cable is connected to this device, standby-mode will be activated after 60sec.
2. Install the Powerline Utility from the provided CD.
After the installation connect your PC directly to one of the 2 Powerline-Bridges.
3. Start the Software and click on “Set” under “Main” --> “Security.
wall socket 100~240VAC
multiple mains outlet strip
network cable

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Check both boxes.
The private networkname can also be changed here, it has to be identical on every device in
your PLC-Network. Repeat the procedure with all remaining Powerline-Bridges.
For this procedure you don’t need an internet connection!
If all devices are plugged in next to each other you can afterwards also check the data
throughput. If you think that something is wrong with the powerline-bridges, please contact the
ALLNET-support.

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Konformitätserklärung
Declaration of Conformity
Hersteller / Manufacturer:
ALLNET GmbH
Produkt / Product:
ALL168255
Typ / Type:
500Mbit Powerline
Germering, August 28, 2012
Getestete Normen:
Tested Standards:
EN 55022:2010
CISPR/I/257/CD:2008
EN 61000-3-2:2006+A2:2009
EN 61000-3-3:2008
EN 50412-2-1: 2005
IEC 61000-4-2:2008
IEC 61000-4-3:2010
IEC 61000-4-4:2004+A1:2010
IEC 61000-4-5:2005
IEC 61000-4-6:2008
IEC 61000-4-8:2009
IEC 61000-4-11:2004
EN 60950-1:2006+A11:2009+A1:2010+A12;2011
This equipment is intended to be operated in all countries.
This device has been tested and found to comply with the stated
standard(s), wich is(are) required by the Council Directive of 2004/108/EC.
The test results are indicated in the test report and are applicable only to
the tested sample identified in the report.
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