Allnet ALL168208 User manual

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ALLNET ALL168208
200Mbps Powerline 4-Port HUB
Powerline Network
Instant Networks for Internet Access…and More!
Solution for SOHO, SMALL OFFICE AND HOME OFFICE
QUICK SETUP GUIDE

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P REFACE
This document describes installation of the ALLNET ALL168208.
Please read this document before installing the product.
T O THE I NSTALLER
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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I MPORTANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS
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 15A or 240 VAC 6A 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 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 product has its own power filter for
protection against surges.
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.
I MPORTANT S AFETY I NSTRUCTIONS

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T HE 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 OS
Pentium® 166 MHz processor, equivalent or higher
Resource on your PC
At least one free Ethernet port for ALLNET ALL168208
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 ALLNET ALL168208
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 the ALLNET ALL168208
1. ALLNET ALL168208
2. Power Cord * 1
5. Familiarize yourself with the Powerline device connections:
6. Limitation of the Powerline 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.
T HE 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. Put the ALLNET ALL168208 on a smooth, horizontal surface.
2. Use the Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect the ALLNET ALL168208 and your PC’s Ethernet port.
3. You can repeat steps 2 to connect another PC.
4. Insure that all cable connected properly. Turn on the power by attaching the power cord to ALLNET ALL168208
and plug in the power outlet.
5. The Power ( ), and Ethernet port ( ) LED indicator light up when you complete the above connection.
6. The Powerline LINK/ACT ( ) LED indicator starts blinking when the data communication proceeds on power
line.
P RODUCT I NSTALLATION G UIDE

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To share a xDSL/Router or cable modem with Internet access service
1. Connect one 85M HomePlug Ethernet Bridge to the broadband router
Plug one Ethernet Bridge into an AC outlet.
Plug the 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. Follow the section “ To install for the PC local Powerline network “, to connect your PC to the ALLNET
ALL168208. You will be able to access the Internet from anywhere through the power line or wireless by using
ALLNET ALL168208..
DSL/Cable Modem
Intern et
Powerline Bridge 85M
To Power outlet

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As wireless AP (Access Point) Extender
1. Connect the other Ethernet port to the AP
Plug the Ethernet cable into the any RJ45 connector of the ALLNET ALL168208and plug the other end
of the cable into the Ethernet port on the AP.

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Specification
Items
Descripti
on
PHY Rate
200Mbps
Effect Data Rate
TCP: Up to 65 Mbps effective throughput
UDP: Up to 85 Mbps effective throughput
Frequency Band
2~28 MHz (With Mask)
Access Methods
CSMA/CA channel-access schemes
Qos
Four-level priority based contention access, and multi segment bursting
8-levels VLAN priority field
Modulation
OFDM (QAM 8/16/64/256/1024, QPSK, BPSK, ROBO)
Nodes
Maximum logical network members is 16 including the CCo
Maximum of 4 neighboring networks, 64 bridged devices per station
IGMP
IGMP v3 snooping with multicast to multiple unicast support in CSMA
- Maximum of 6 IGMP streams from a single server to a single client
- Maximum of 8 distinct destinations for a single IGMP stream
- Maximum of 16 IGMP streams from one server to a maximum of 15 clients
Encryption
128-bit AES Link Encryption with key management
Standards
IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3U, Design for HomePlug AV
Operating System
Window 98 SE, Me, NT, 2000, XP, VISTA , MAC, Linux
Port
Four RJ45 for 10/100 Base-T Ethernet
Distance
AC Wire : 100 meter
Button
Factory reset button
LEDs
Power
Powerline Activity/Link
4 * Ethernet Port LED
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, 50/60 Hz
Certification
FCC, CE
LEDs
Power On: Power on
Off: Power off
Powerline Activity/Link
On: Powerline Link Detected
Blinking: Powerlin traffic detected (*1)
Off: No Powerline traffic detected
Ethernet Port On: Ethernet Link Detected
Blinking: Ethernet traffic detected
Off: No Ethernet Link detected
*1 : The PLC-ACT LED indicator turns “ON” when powerline link is detected. If the device is serving as a
STATION, the LED indicator will flash to indicate transmit or receive powerline activity. If the device
is serving as a CCO, the LED indicator will light steadily ON, even in the presence of powerline
activity
S PECIFICATION

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Reset Button
–Single press: Press button for less than 3 seconds and the device resets to “factory defaults” including
the original NMK for the current firmware load. Device resets after change is made.
–Press and hold: Press and hold button for more than 10 seconds and the device reverts to the “previous
firmware version” including “previous firmware version” factory defaults. Device resets after change is
made.

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CE --- Declaration of conformity
For the following equirement:
Powerline Switch Hub Device
ALL168208 (200 Mbps PLC Switch Hub)
The safety advice in the documentation accompanying the products shall be
obeyed. The conformity to the above directive is indicated by the CE sign on
the device.
The ALLNET ALL168208 (200 Mbps PLC Switch Hub) conforms to the Council Directives of

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73/23/EEC and Amendment Directive of 93/68/EEC.
This equipment meets the following conformance standards:
EMI: EN 55022 :1998 +A1 :2000+A2 :2003
EMS: EN 55024 :1998 +A1 :2001+A2 :2003
IEC 61000-4-2 :1995+A1 :1998+A2 :2000
IEC 61000-4-3 :2002+A1 :2002
IEC 61000-4-4 :1995+A1 :2000+A2 :2001
IEC 61000-4-6 :1996+A1 :2000
EN 60950-1:2001
This equipment is intended to be operated in all countries.
This declaration is made by
ALLNET Computersysteme GmbH
Maistr. 2
82110 Germering
and can be downloaded from http://www.allnet.de/ce-certificates/.