Asoka PL9667-Q1 User manual

PlugLink HD AV Pass-Through Adapter
User sGuide
PL9667-Q1
QUICKFIND LOCATOR
Contact
Information
Getting Help
TableofContents
Installation
66 0384 01Rev.001

2of 21
2013 AsokaUSACorporation
ALL RIGHTSRESERVED
Notice:Nopartofthis publicationmaybereproducedor transmittedinany form or byany means,electronic
or mechanical, including photocopying andrecording, or storedinadatabaseor retrievalsystemfor any
purposewithout the express written permissionofAsokaUSACorporation.
AsokaUSACorporationreservesthe righttomakechangestothis user’sguideatany timewithoutnotice and
assumesnoresponsibilityfor itsuse.AsokaUSAproductsandservicescanonly beorderedunderthe terms
andconditionsofAsokaUSACorporation'sapplicable agreements.All ofthe featuresdescribedinthis user’s
guidemaynotbecurrently available.Refertothe mostrecentproductannouncementforinformationabout
featureandproduct availability.
This user’sguidecontainsthemost current informationavailable at the timeofpublication. When newand/
or revisedinformationbecomesavailable,this entireuser’sguideis updatedanddistributedtoall registered
users.
All company andproductnamesmentionedhereinaretrademarksoftheirrespectivecompanies.Mentionof
third-partyproductsis for informationalpurposesonly andconstitutesneitheranendorsement nor a
recommendation.AsokaUSACorporationassumesnoresponsibilitywithregardtothe performance or useof
theseproducts.
Revision Date Description
66 0384 01Rev.001
June 2013 PreliminaryRelease
Changesin ThisRevision
•Not applicable (preliminary release)

3of 21
ContactInformation
Formore informationaboutthe PlugLinkHD AVPass-ThriughAdapter orany
ofAsoka’sotherleading-edgesolutions,pleasecontact us usingany ofthe
followingmethods:
lVoicecalls:Wewelcomeyour calls Monday throughFriday,from 9:00am
to5:00 pmPacificTimeat [phone]. Voicemail is available during non-
business hours.
lEmail:Ifyouprefer,youcan send informationrequests toour e-mail address:
[e-mail].
lFax calls:Youcan alsosend your requests forinformationtoour 24-hour fax
number:[phone].
lWeb site:Our Web sitecontains valuable informationabout our products,
solutions,and services.Weencourage youtovisit us at
thttp://www.asokatech.com.
GettingHelp
Asoka USAbacks its products withunparalleledcustomer serviceand technical
support forour valued customers.
CustomerService
Customer service, the customer-satisfactionarmofAsoka USA,is available Monday
throughFriday,from 9:00 amto5:00 pmPacificTime, by calling(408) 550-8167 or
emailing [e-mail].
TechnicalSupport
Technical support is available MondaythroughFriday,from 6:00 amto6:00 pm
Pacific Time, by calling(408) 550-8173orthroughemail at [e-mail].
Pleaseprovide the followinginformationabout the problem:
lProduct name, model number,partnumber (ifapplicable) and serialnumber
lSystemconfiguration,including adescriptionofthe devices connected toyour
PL9660
lThe circumstancessurroundingthe errororfailure
lAdetailed descriptionofthe problemand what has been done totry tosolveit

4of 21
Tableof Contents
1SimpleInstallation...............................................................................5
PackageContents.......................................................................................................5
TypesofConnections.................................................................................................5
SimpleConnection(Peerto Peer).................................................................................6
SimpleBroadband Connection .....................................................................................6
OtherConnections......................................................................................................7
Finding aSuitableLocation..........................................................................................7
Installing theHardware..............................................................................................7
2Troubleshooting..................................................................................8
A Specifications....................................................................................10
B Components .....................................................................................12
C Warranty ..........................................................................................17
D FCC Notice .......................................................................................19

5of 21
SimpleInstallation
CongratulationsonyourpurchaseofthePlugLinkHD AVPass-
ThriughAdapter !
This adapter allows youtonetwork your homeorofficeby pluggingdirectly intoan
electrical outlet.Withyour PlugLinkHD AVPass-ThriughAdapter,youcan easily share
your high-speedInternet,mp3s,video,and gamingthroughoutthe homeoroffice.
This manual describeshowtoconnectyour PlugLinkHD AVPass-ThriughAdapter toaPC
orcable/DSLRouter.
Package Contents
lPlugLink HD AVPass-Thriugh Adapter(PL9667-Q1)
l6-foot Ethernet cable
lQuickInstallationGuide
lInstallationResourceCD (foradvanced usersonly)
lWarrantyand Support InformationCard
Ifany ofthe parts are incorrect,missing, ordamaged,contactthe retailerwhere
youmade your purchase. Keepthe carton,including the originalpackingmaterials,in
caseyouneed toreturn the unit forrepair.
TypesofConnections
Thissectiondescribeswhatyouneedtodotobefore installingthePlugLink HD AVPass-
ThriughAdapter. Youcan set up ahomeoran officenetwork orcomplimentyour
existingnetworkby connectingtoany devicewitha10BaseT/100BaseTEthernet-
capable device.

6of 21
Simple Connection(PeertoPeer)
Toshare asimpleconnectionbetween computers,attachone PL9667-Q1deviceto
eachcomputer.
NOTE: Donotconnect the PlugLink HDAVPass-ThriughAdapter intoa
power strip,extensioncord, un-interruptible power supply (UPS), orsurge
protector.This may prevent the unit from workingproperlyordegradethe
network performance.
Simple Broadband Connection
The followingitemsareneeded toshare aBroadbandconnectionwithcomputers:
lOne (1) PL9667-Q1deviceattached toastandard cable,DSL,orwireless router;
lOne (1) PL9667-Q1deviceattached toeachcomputer;

7of 21
OtherConnections
Youcan alsousethe PlugLink HD AVPass-ThriughAdapter withotherEthernet
enabled devices,suchas IP Cameras,IP set topbox,gameconsoles,etc. “Upto
eight (8)PL9667 can beplaced onthe samePLC(Powerline Communication)
network.”
FindingaSuitable Location
Find asuitable locationtoinstall your PlugLinkHDAVPass-ThriughAdapter. Where
youinstall the units canaffecttheir performance. Find alocationthat is:
lAcceptable temperature and humidityranges.
lFree ofstrongelectromagneticfieldgenerators (suchasmotors), vibration,dust,
and direct exposure tosunlight.
lAnelectrical outlet foryour PlugLink HD AVPass-ThriughAdapter. Outlet must be
within six feet (1.82meters)ofthe deviceyou are connectingto.
Installingthe Hardware
Connect eachofyour PlugLink HD AVPass-ThriughAdapter.
1. Connectthe unit intoanearby walloutlet(Donotplugthe adapter intoapower
strip).
2. Connect the enclosed Ethernet cable tothe Ethernet port ofthe unit.
3. Connect the other end ofthe cable tothe Ethernet port ofthe PCordevice.
Congratulations! Youhavecompleted the installationofthe PL9667
fornormal use.

8of 21
Troubleshooting
Followingare solutionstoafew situationsyoumightencounter. Ifyou donotfind
asolutionin this chapter, contact Asoka USATechnical Support by phone at (408)
550-8173 orthroughemail at [e-mail].
Symptom: Ican't connect toanythingandthereare nolights activatedonmy
PL9667-Q1.
Solution:
1. Unplugthe devicefromthe electrical outletinquestion.
2. Locateanother availableoutlet in your home.
3. Test the outlet by pluggingin another electrical devicesuchas alamporradio.
4. Plug the PL9667-Q1intothe working electricaloutlet.
5. Checktosee if the lights work
6. Ifthe abovedoes not work, the devicemight bedefective.
7. PleasecontactTechnical Support forinstructionsonreturningthe devicefor
repair orreplacement.
Symptom: Someofmydevices cannot connect tothe Internet orother computers
in mynetwork. Thelights seemtobe functionally normally.
Solution#1:
1. Re-Initializethe PL9667-Q1device.
2. Unplug the PL9667-Q1from the electrical outlet.
3. Disconnect the Ethernet cable from the device
4. Plug the PL9667-Q1backintothe electrical outlet.
5. Reconnectthe Ethernet cable.

9of 21
Solution#2:
The Network EncryptionKey (NEK)maynot be correctonyour devices.
1. Reset the Network EncryptionKey usingthe Factory Reset buttonlocated onthe
bottomofyour PL9667-Q1device. This will reset the NEK backtothe default of
HomePlug.
2. Test your connectionagain.Ifthis still does not work, performthe factory reset
onall ofyour other PL9667-Q1devices in your network.
Solution#3:
It is possible someoutlets in your homeare not connect together.
1. Unplugthe PL9667-Q1from the current electrical outlet.
2. Locateanother outlet in the home.
3. Plug the PL9667-Q1intothat outlet.
4. Attachacomputer tothe PL9667-Q1.
5. Open the Power Manager Utility(located ontheenclosed CD).
6. Under the Profile button,checkif your PL9667-Q1is displayed (it Will be the first)
and see if your other PL9667-Q1devices can be seen. Ifyoucan see other devices
underthe Profile screen,your PL9667-Q1deviceis functioningproperly.
Solution#4:
Your broadband connectionmay havestopped working.
1. Power down your broadbandrouter and/orDSL/cable modem(ifapplicable)for
about 30 seconds and then power thembackon.
2. Ifthis step fails,pleasecontactyour ISPforassistance.

10 of 21
Specifications
Thisappendixlists the specificationsforyour PL9667-Q1.
Standards Compliance:
•HomePlug®AV •IEEE802.3,IEEE802.3x,IEEE 802.3u,IEEE1901
SoftwareUtility
SystemRequirements:
MicrosoftWindows®98 SE,2000,ME,XP,Vista,7(32bit)and 7(64bit)
operating systems
NetworkProtocol: TCP/IP,CSMA/CA, TDMA(supportedinthefuture)
Network Interface: One-port10/100 Mbps Ethernet(RJ-45)
PHY-Rates: Up to200 Mbps
Distance: Over300 Meter
Operating Frequency: 2to30 MHz
ModulationSchemes: •OrthogonalFrequency DivisionMultiplexing (OFDM) •QAM
1024/256/64/16 •QPSK •BPSK
EMIandSafety: •FCC Part15 Class B •UL(US andCanada) •CE
Additional Protocols:
•ForwardError Correction(FEC) •Automatic ChannelAdaptation
Power Supply:
100-240VAC
SurgeEnergyRating: 4KV
Power Rating:
•100-120VAC,12Amax,60Hz for US plug
Security: 128-bitAES

11of 21
Environmental
Specifications:
•Operatingtemperature: 32°Fto113°F (0°Cto45°C)for EUplug
•Operatingtemperature:32°Fto95°F (0°Cto35°C)for US plug
•Operating humidity:10% to85%Non-condensing •Storagetemperature:-4°F to158°F(-
20°Cto70°C) •Storagehumidity:
5%to90%Non-condensing
QualityofService: •ToS •802.1q •TDMA (supportedinthefuture)
Warranty: lifetime

12 of 21
Components
Front Panel
Usethe status lights onthe front panel toverifyconnections.

13 of 21
The followingtable describesthe statuslightfunctionsinthefrontpanel:
StatusLight State Indication
Power
Illuminated
Off
Red and Green
illuminatealternately
Deviceispowered on
Deviceshas no power
Stand by mode (After 3minutesnolink)
PLC Activity Blinking
Red
Blinking Yellow
Blinking Green
Off
Lowconnection
Good connection
Excellentconnection
No connection
EthLink Illuminated
Blinking
Off
Ethernetconnectivity
Ethernettraffic
No Ethernetconnectivity
BottomPanel
The bottompanel ofthePL9667-Q1contains the followingcomponents:
lRJ-45 Ethernetport
The label onthe rearpanelofthe PlugLinkHD AVPass-ThriughAdaptercontains
the informationlisted below.
lMACaddress
lModel number
lPart number
lSerialnumber
lPLCDAK
Note: Writethisinformationdown in your WarrantySupportInformation

15 of 21
Key)network.Thisunitwill remain inthis “adder”modefor about2
minutes.
2. Select anotherPlugLinkHD AVPass-ThriughAdapter (DeviceB) andpluginto
asecondoutlet.
a. Press the SECURITY button BRIEFLY (1second) andrelease.The
POWERlight shouldnowbeblinkinggreen.
b. IMPORTANT: If the power light isnot blinkinggreen,repeat Step “a”
untilthe power light is blinkinggreen.
3. In about 15 secondsthePOWERlight will changefrom flashinggreento
solidgreen andthe PLCACT (Power lineCommunicationActivity)light will
turnsolidgreen (flashinggreen whenthereis data traffic)indicatingthey
aresynchronizedwiththe sameNEK.
4. Congratulations,you aredone!
ADDINGA THIRD ORMOREPLUGLINK HDAV DEVICES
1. Plugyour newPlugLinkHD AVPass-ThriughAdapter (DeviceC) intoan AC
outlet.The POWERlight indicator shouldbelit solidgreen.
a. Press the SECURITY button BRIEFLY (1second) andrelease.The
POWERlight shouldnowbeblinkinggreen.
b. IMPORTANT: If the POWERlight isnot blinkinggreen,repeatStep “a”
untilthe power light is blinkinggreen.
c. Thisunitisnowreadyto join the existingHD AVnetwork.Thisunit
will remain inthis “adder”modefor about 2minutes.
2. From your existingdevices(either device A or device B)press theSECURITY
button BRIEFLY (1second) thenrelease.ThePOWERlight shouldnowbe
blinkinggreen.
d. IMPORTANT: If the power light isnot blinkinggreen,repeat Step “2”
untilthe power light is blinkinggreen.
3. In about 15 secondsthePOWERlight will changefrom flashinggreento solid
green andthe PLCACT (Power line Communication Activity)light will turn
solidgreen (flashinggreen when thereisdatatraffic)indicatingtheyare
synchronizedwiththesameNEK.
4. Toadd morePlugLinkdevices;simplerepeatthisprocess per device.
5. Congratulations,you aredone!
Notes:
1. The otherdevicesalreadyinthePowerlinenetworkwith the properNEK
arenot affected anddonot needto bereconfigured.
2. Ifyou disconnect powerfromanydevice,its NEK value will remain andwill
not defaultbackto “HomePlugAV”NEK.
DeviceA
DeviceB
DeviceC
PLC ACTlight
Power light
Ethernet
light

16 of 21
3. Anadaptercanonlygenerateaprivatekeyonce.Toreplaceaprivatekey,
firstreset theunitbackto itsfactorydefaultsbypressingthe Firmware
DefaultReset (FWRST)button for1second, then followthe procedure
above.
The useofthe SECURITY (Network ID)buttonis optional.Youmay also
usethe applicationsoftware described inthe manual toset NEK's as
well.

17 of 21
Warranty
Asoka warrants that (a)the hardware components ofthe product will be free from
defects in materials and workmanship under normal usefrom the dateofpurchase
when used within the limits setforthin the Specifications sectionofthe UserGuide,
and (b)the software components will performsubstantiallyin accordancewith
Asoka'spublished specifications forlifetimefromthe dateofpurchase, but does not
warrant that the software will be error-freeorfree ofall defects.
Should aproduct failtoperformas described inthe User Guide, it willbe repaired
orreplaced withthesameorfunctionally equivalent product by Asoka, at its
discretion,free ofcharge providedthat you:(a)return the failed product toan
Asoka designatedrepairfacilitywithshippingcharge prepaid, and (b)provide Asoka
withproofofthe original dateofpurchase.Repaired orreplacementproducts will
be returnedtoyouwithshippingcharges prepaid.Asoka warrants anyreplaced or
repairedproduct orcomponent forthe lifeofthe product.
This warrantyextends only toyou,the originalpurchaser and is not transferableto
any subsequent purchasers.
This warrantydoes notapplyif, in the judgment ofAsoka, the product fails dueto
damage from shipment,handling, storage, accident,abuse, misapplicationormisuse,
orif ithasbeenused ormaintainedin amannernot conformingtoproduct manual
instructions,has been modified in any way,orhas had any serial number removed or
defaced. Repair by anyone other than Asoka oran approved agent willvoid this
warranty. The maximumliabilityofAsoka under this warrantyis limited tothe
purchasepriceofthe

18 of 21
product covered by the warranty. Priortoreturning any defectiveproduct,the
purchaser orthe authorized merchant from whom the purchaser originally bought
the product must obtain aReturn Material Authorization(RMA)number from Asoka.
All defectiveproducts should be returned toAsoka withshippingcharges prepaid.
Asoka will not accept collect shipments.
WHILEASOKAHASMADEEVERYEFFORTTOPROVIDECLEAR ANDACCURATE
TECHNICAL INFORMATIONABOUTITSPRODUCTS, ASOKAASSUMESNOLIABILITY FOR
ANYEVENTSARISINGOUTOFTHEUSEOFTHETECHNICALINFORMATIONOR THE
PRODUCT,EXCEPTASSPECIFICALLY PROVIDEDINTHISAGREEMENTORASREQUIRED
BYLAW.THEWARRANTIESANDREMEDIESSTATED ABOVE AREEXCLUSIVE AND INLIEU
OFALLOTHERS, ORALOR WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED.ANYAND ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING IMPLIEDWARRANTIESOFMERCHANTABILITY,FITNESS FOR
APARTICULARPURPOSEANDNON-INFRINGEMENTOFTHIRDPARTYRIGHTSARE
EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED.ASOKASHALL NOT BE LIABLE,UNDERANYCIRCUMSTANCES,
TO ANYPERSONORENTITY FORANYSPECIAL,INCIDENTAL,INDIRECTOR
CONSEQUENTIALDAMAGES,INCLUDING WITHOUTLIMITATION, DAMAGESRESULTING
FROMTHEUSEORMALFUNCTIONOFTHEPRODUCTS, LOSS OFPROFITSORREVENUES,
BUSINESS INTERRUPTION, OR COSTSOFREPLACEMENTGOODS,EVENIFASOKAIS
INFORMED INADVANCEOFTHEPOSSIBILITY OFSUCHDAMAGES.

19 of 21
FCC Notice
FCC Statement
This equipment has beentested and found tocomply withthe limits foraClass B
digital device, pursuanttopart15 ofFCC Rules.Theselimits are designed toprovide
reasonable protectionagainst harmfulinterferencein aresidentialinstallation.This
equipment generates and can radiateradiofrequencyenergyand,if not installed and
used in accordancewiththe instructions,may causeharmfulinterferencetoradio
communications.However, there is noguarantee that interferencewill not occur in a
particular installation.Ifthis equipment does causeharmfulinterferencetoradioor
televisionreception,whichcan be determined by turningthe equipmentoff andon,
the user isencouragedtotry tocorrect
The interferencebyone ormore ofthe followingmeasures:
lReorient orrelocatethereceivingantenna.
lIncreasethe separationbetween the equipment and receiver.
lConnect the equipmentintoan outlet onacircuit differentfrom
that towhichthe receiver is connected.
lConsult the dealer oranexperienced radio/TVtechnician forhelp
This devicecomplies withPart 15 ofFCC Rules.
Operationis subject tothe followingtwoconditions:
1. This devicemay notcauseharmfulinterference, and
2. This devicemust accept any interferencereceived, including interferencethat
may causeundesiredoperation.

20 of 21
FCC RF RadiationExposureStatement
This equipment complies withFCC RFradiationexposure limits setforthfor
an uncontrolled environment.This equipment should be installed and
operated withaminimumdistanceof20 centimeters between the radiator
and your body.
Note: The manufactureris not responsible forany radioorTVinterferencecaused by
unauthorized modifications tothis equipment.suchmodifications could void the user’s
authoritytooperatethis equipment.