Approx APPPCL5 User manual

Complete User’s Guide
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Contents
1Introduction...................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Product Features................................................................................. 1
1.2 Application .......................................................................................... 1
1.3 System Requirements ......................................................................... 2
1.4 Packing List......................................................................................... 2
2Safety Precautions .......................................................................................... 3
3Getting to Know the Adapter............................................................................ 4
3.1 The Ethernet Interface......................................................................... 4
3.2 The Adapter's Buttons ......................................................................... 4
3.3 The Adapter's LEDs ............................................................................ 4
4How to Install the Utility ................................................................................... 7
5How to Use the Utility .................................................................................... 12
5.1 Main Tab ........................................................................................... 12
5.2 Privacy Tab........................................................................................ 17
5.3 Diagnostics Tab................................................................................. 19
5.4 About Tab.......................................................................................... 21
6How to Use the Reset\Security Pushbutton ................................................... 23
6.1 Forming a HomePlug AV logical network ........................................... 23
6.2 Joining a Network.............................................................................. 24
6.3 Leaving a Network............................................................................. 25
7How to Improve the Transmission Capacity ................................................... 26
Appendix A Specifications............................................................................... 27
Appendix B Acronyms and Abbreviations........................................................ 29

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1 Introduction
The APPPCL5 is a mini-PLC adapter. It can transmit data up to 500Mbps in the
household powerline. It can be connected to the power socket directly without new
wire. The APPPCL5 adapter can enter power save mode triggered by multiple
conditions. It can help you to establish a high-speed network that supports video,
voice and data without wiring and drilling. It is suitable for using in a wide range of
both residential (at home) and commercial (offices, apartments, hotels,
warehouses) network applications.
1.1 Product Features
Without new wiring, every power socket becomes a connection node in the
household.
Plug-and-play to your routers, computers and other network devices.
Provides power save mode. In the power save mode, the output
consumption of the device is less than 0.5W.
The physical data rate is up to 500Mbps.
1.2 Application
High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) video distribution
Higher data rate broadband sharing for powerline LAN
Shared broadband internet access
TV over IP (IPTV) and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

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Figure 1 PLC network architecture
1.3 System Requirements
Operating system: Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP 32/64 bit, Vista 32/64bit, 7
32/64bit
CPU: Intel Pentium III or better, clock rate faster than 2.0GHz recommended
RAM: At least 128MB
Screen resolution: Any resolution
Free disk space: At least 20MB
Network interface: At least one Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) network card, and
a Ethernet Cord
1.4 Packing List
APPPCL5 x 2
CD ROM x 1
RJ45 Ethernet cable x 2

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2 Safety Precautions
This device is intended for connection to the AC powerline. For installation
instructions, please refer to the installation section of this guide. The following
precautions should be taken when using this product.
Read all instructions before installing and operating this product.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Unplug the device 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.
Do not use an extension cord between the device and the AC power source.
Only a qualified technician should service this product. Opening or removing
covers may result in exposure to dangerous voltage points or other risks.
Do not plug the device into a power strip or surge protector because these
devices may consist of filter and impair signal.
Avoid plugging the device right next to noisy sources such as cell phone
charger, Halogen light, noisy desktop computer, vacuum cleaner, etc. These
cases result in poor transmission speed.
Unplug the device from the wall outlet and refer the product to qualified
service personnel for the following conditions:
–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

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3 Getting to Know the Adapter
3.1 The Ethernet Interface
Ethernet: The Ethernet port connects to an Ethernet network cable. The other end
of the cable connects to your computer or other Ethernet-enabled network device.
3.2 The Adapter's Buttons
The following figure shows the adapter‟s buttons.
Figure 2 Side panel of the device
Reset\Security: Set the status of the device members or restore the factory default
settings.
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Pressing and holding the Button for less than 3 seconds makes the adapter a
member of the existing AVLN.
Pressing and holding the Button for between 5seconds and 8 seconds
randomizes the Security value
Pressing and holding the Button for between 10 seconds and 15 seconds
makes the adapter restore the factory default settings
3.3 The Adapter's LEDs

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All adapter's LEDs are located on the front panel. There are 3 LEDs to indicate the
adapter‟s status.
Figure 3 Top view
The following table describes the LEDs on the device.
LED
Color
Behavior
Description
Power
Green
On
System runs normally.
Blink
System is resetting
Password synchronization is in
progress.
Adpater is in Power Saving
mode ，flashing evently at 3
second interval （System
enters the power save mode,if

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there is no link on ethernet
for 1 minute.
-
Off
The PLC adapter is powered off.
Ethernet
Green
On
Ethernet connection has
established.
Blink
Data is being transmitted.
-
Off
No Ethernet connection.
Data
Green
/Oran
ge/Re
d
On
The PLC adapter has connected
to the powerline network. The
Data LED color will vary
according to the physical
rate.
PHY RATE> 40Mbps: green
20<PHY RATE<40Mbps: orange
PHY RATE<20Mbps: red
-
Off
The PLC adapter does not
connect to the powerline
network.
Note:
When data is being transmitted, the Data indicator keeps on but does not blink.

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4 How to Install the Utility
Note:
Before installing the PLC utility software, make sure that there is no any other
powerline utility installed on your computer. If there is another utility installed,
please uninstall it and restart your computer.
Follow the steps below to install the utility. No password or CD-Key is needed.
Step 1 Please insert the utility CD into the computer‟s CD-ROM drive. Select
the APPROX PLC 500 Utility Installation folder and then double-click
the setup.exe. The page for installing the utility software is displayed.

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Figure 4 Open the setup wizard
Step 2 Click Next to display the following page.
Figure 5 License agreement
Step 3 Select I Agree and click Next to display the following page.