Asoka PlugLink HD AV ECo PL9661-ETH User manual

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PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter
User’s Guide
PL9661-ETH
QUICKFIND LOCATOR
Contact
Information
Getting Help Table
of Contents
Installation

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© 2009 Asoka USA Corporation
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
Asoka USA Corporation reserves the right to make changes to this user’s guide at any time without notice and
assumes no responsibility for its use. Asoka USA products and services can only be ordered under the terms
and conditions of Asoka USA Corporation's applicable agreements. All of the features described in this user’s
guide may not be currently available. Refer to the most recent product announcement for information about
feature and product availability.
This user’s guide contains the most current information available at the time of publication. When new and/
or revised information becomes available, this entire user’s guide is updated and distributed to all registered
users.
All company and product names mentioned herein are trademarks of their respective companies. Mention of
third-party products is for informational purposes only and constitutes neither an endorsement nor a
recommendation. Asoka USA Corporation assumes no responsibility with regard to the performance or use of
these products.
Notice: No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic
or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or stored in a database or retrieval system for any
purpose without the express written permission of Asoka USA Corporation.
Changes in This Revision
• Not applicable (preliminary release)
Revision Date Description
66-0360-00Rev.001 May 2009 Preliminary Release

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Contact Information
For more information about the PlugLink HD AV Eco Adapter or any of Asoka’s other
leading-edge solutions, please contact us using any of the following methods:
zVoice calls: We welcome your calls Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Pacific Time at [phone]. Voice mail is available during non-business hours.
zEmail: If you prefer, you can send information requests to our e-mail address:
[email protected].
zFax calls: You can also send your requests for information to our 24-hour fax number:
[phone].
zWeb site: Our Web site contains valuable information about our products, solutions,
and services. We encourage you to visit us at http://www.asokausa.com.
Getting Help
Asoka USA backs its products with unparalleled customer service and technical support for
our valued customers.
Customer Service
Customer service, the customer-satisfaction arm of Asoka USA, is available Monday through
Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time, by calling [phone] or emailing
[email protected].
Technical Support
Please provide the following information about the problem:
Technical support is available Monday through Friday, from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm Pacific
Time, by calling [phone] or through email at [email protected].
zProduct name, model number, part number (if applicable) and serial number
zSystem configuration, including a description of the devices connected to your PlugLink
HD AV Eco Adapter
zThe circumstances surrounding the error or failure
zA detailed description of the problem and what has been done to try to solve it

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able of Contents
1 Simple Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-1
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Types of Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1
Simple Connection (Peer to Peer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1-2
Simple Broadband Connection. . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2
Other Connections. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Finding a Suitable Location. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3
Installing the Hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . 1-3
2 Advanced Configuration (Expert Users Only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
Installing the Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1
3 Network Management . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1
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iewing Device Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-1
Changing Names and Encryption Keys. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-2
Resetting and Upgrading the PlugLink AV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3
Manually Resetting Firmware and NID. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-4
Prioritizing Network Traffic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-5
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iewing Network Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3-6
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iewing Ethernet and HomePlug Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-6
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iewing Connection Speed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Statistics Subscreen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7
Scanning Devices. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8
4 Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1
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Specifications .....................................................................A-1
B Components.......................................................................B-1
D Warranty ..........................................................................D-1
E FCC Notice .........................................................................E-1

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Simple Installation
Congratulations on your purchase of the PlugLink HD AV ECo
Adapter!
This adapter allows you to network your home or office by
plugging directly into an electrical outlet. With your PlugLink HD
AV ECo Adapter, you can easily share your high-speed
Internet, mp3s, video, and gaming throughout the home or office.
This manual describes how to connect your PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter
to a PC or cable/DSL router.
Package Contents
zPlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter (PL9661-ETH)
z6-foot Ethernet cable
zQuick Installation Guide
zInstallation Resource CD (for advanced users only)
zWarranty and Support Information Card
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact the retailer
where you made your purchase. Keep the carton, including the original
packing materials, in case you need to return the unit for repair.
Types of Connections
This section describes what you need to do to before installing the
PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter. You can set up a home or an
office network or compliment your existing network by connecting
to any device with a 10BaseT/100BaseT Ethernet-capable device.

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Simple Connection (Peer to Peer)
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To share a simple connection between computers, attach one PL9661-ETH
device to each computer.
NOTE: Do not connect the PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter into a power
strip, extension cord, un-interruptible power supply (UPS), or surge
protector. This may prevent the unit from working properly or degrade the
network performance.
Simple Broadband Connection
The following items are needed to share a Broadband connection with
computers:
zOne (1) PL9661-ETH device attached to a standard cable, DSL, or wireless
router
zOne (1) PL9661-ETH device attached to each comput

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Other Connections
You can also use the PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter with other Ethernet
enabled devices, such as IP Cameras, IP set top box, game consoles, etc.
Connect each of your PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapters.
1. Connect the unit into a nearby wall outlet (Do not plug the adapter into a
power strip).
2. Connect the enclosed Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the unit.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port of the PC or
device.
Finding a Suitable Location
Find a suitable location to install your PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter.
Where you install the units can affect their performance. Find a location that
is:
zAcceptable temperature and humidity ranges.
zFree of strong electromagnetic field generators (such as motors), vibration,
dust, and direct exposure to sunlight.
zAn electrical outlet for your PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter. Outlet must
be is within six feet (1.82 meters) of the device you are connecting to.
Congratulations! You have completed the installation of the PlugLink HD
AV ECo Adapter for normal use.
Installing the Hardware

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Advanced Configuration
(Expert Users Only)
This chapter provides information on installing and setting up the
PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter.
Installing the Software
NOTE: Do not connect the PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter
into a power strip, extension cord, un-interruptible power supply
(UPS), or surge protector. This may prevent the unit from
working properly or degrade the network performance.
Following are software installation procedures for advanced users.
NOTE: Software installation is not required for normal use. The
utility is used to change the security settings and view information
about the network.
1Insert the enclosed Installation Resource CD into your CD-ROM drive
If the PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter Installation Utility does not
appear within 30 seconds, select your CD-ROM drive and double-click
the Setup.exe icon to start the Installation Utility.
2Select the language preference, and click the Run button.

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3. In the Start screen, click Install Driver to start the installation.
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4. In the Welcome screen of the screen of the wizard, click Next to begin the
installation.
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5. Read the End User Software License Agreement, and if you agree, click the
Agree button to continue the installation.
6. To change the name of the PlugLink AV unit, select Yes, and enter a
name in the text field. Otherwise, select No. Click Next to advance to the
next screen.