Aztech Easy Guide

85Mbps HomePlug

Easy Start Guide
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Contents
About the Product ...................................................................................................... 4
Package Contents........................................................................................ 4
Device Design .............................................................................................. 5
Getting Started........................................................................................................... 6
Planning your Network ............................................................................... 7
Local Network ...........................................................................................................7
Gaming Network.......................................................................................................7
Entertainment Network............................................................................................8
Media Network .........................................................................................................8
Remove/Disable Conflicts ........................................................................... 9
TCP/IP........................................................................................................................9
Internet Properties..................................................................................................10
Connecting the Device............................................................................... 10
About PowerPacket Utility ....................................................................................... 11
Main .......................................................................................................... 12
Privacy....................................................................................................... 14
Quality of Service ...................................................................................... 16
Diagnostics ................................................................................................ 17
About......................................................................................................... 18
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About the Product
HomePlug Turbo is a device that utilizes the existing electrical wiring in the house as a
path to create a secured network of computers and Ethernet devices. HomePlug Turbo
does not require a device driver to work. With a maximum data rate of 85 Mbps,
HomePlug Turbo can reliably provide Internet connection among linked devices.
HomePlug Turbo is operating system independent. This means it can be used in
Windows, Macintosh, or Linux operating systems immediately out of the box. However,
to manage and monitor the device, you will need PowerPacket Utility, a Windows-based
software application. The primary use of PowerPacket Utility is for changing the Private
Network Name. Private Network Name serves as a key that allows HomePlug Turbo to
communicate with other HomePlug 1.0 and HomePlug Turbo devices using the same
Private Network Name. HomePlug is the default Private Network Name. You can use
PowerPacket Utility to change the Private Network Name of your HomePlug devices.
Package Contents
The package contains the following items:
• 1 HomePlug Turbo for Single Pack or 2 HomePlug Turbo’s for Twin Pack
• 1 Network cable for Single Pack or 2 network cables for Twin Pack
• Resource CD
• Easy Start Guide
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Device Design
HomePlug Turbo has three LED indicators and an Ethernet port.
Label Status Description/ Function
PWR On/Off Power is on/off.
On/Off Another HomePlug is detected/not detected
PL-ACT Flashes Data is being transmitted.
On/Off Ethernet is connected/not connected.
ETH-LINK/ACT OFF Flashes Sending/receiving data.
Ethernet Port Accepts either cross or straight cable.
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Getting Started
Setting up the device is easy. The flowchart below provides an outline of the steps you
need to go through. Some steps are required while some are optional. There are brief
descriptions beside each step to help you along. Detailed instructions are provided in the
subsequent pages.
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Planning your Network
Here are ideas on how you can use HomePlug Turbo.
Local Network
Share Internet connection with any computer wherever it is in the house.
Gaming Network
Connect your gaming console into the Internet and compete with other online players.
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Entertainment Network
Watch and listen to your media files using your entertainment system.
Media Network
Realize your high-tech lifestyle by converging your IP devices into a single network.
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Remove/Disable Conflicts
You may need to check the TCP/IP and Internet properties to make sure there are no
conflicts with the way devices in the network are identified.
TCP/IP
HomePlug Turbo’s IP Address should be obtained automatically.
To set the TCP/IP properties:
1. Select Start > Run. This opens the Run dialog box.
2. Enter control ncpa.cpl and then click OK. This opens the Network Connections in
your computer.
3. Right-click LAN and then select Properties. This opens the Local Area Connection
Properties dialog box.
4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties. This opens the Internet
Protocol (TCP/IP) dialog box.
5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
6. Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) dialog box.
7. Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
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Internet Properties
To set the Internet Properties:
1. Select Start > Run. This opens the Run dialog box.
2. Enter control inetcpl.cpl and then click OK. This opens the Internet Properties
dialog box.
3. Click Connections tab.
4. In the Dial-up and Virtual Private Network settings pane, select Never dial a
connection.
5. Click OK to close the Internet Properties dialog box.
Connecting the Device
HomePlug Turbo does not require the installation of a device driver. It is a plug-and-play
device that can be used right after connecting the network cables and plugging it into a
power outlet.
To connect HomePlug Turbo with your computer:
1. Insert one end of the network cable into your computer’s Ethernet port.
2. Insert the other end of the network cable into HomePlug Turbo.
3. Plug HomePlug Turbo into a power outlet.
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