Asoka PL9667-Q1 User manual

PlugLink HD AV Pass-Through Adapter
User sGuide
PL9667-Q1
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66 0384 01Rev.001

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2013 AsokaUSACorporation
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66 0384 01Rev.001
June 2013 PreliminaryRelease
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ContactInformation
Formore informationaboutthe PlugLinkHD AVPass-ThriughAdapter orany
ofAsoka’sotherleading-edgesolutions,pleasecontact us usingany ofthe
followingmethods:
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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

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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

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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.

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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;

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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