Aztech HL110E User manual

HL110E
HomePlug AV with Simple Connect Button
and Power Saving Feature

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Content
About the Product ..................................................................... 5
How Doe It Work?.........................................................................................................................5
Direct Connection ...........................................................................................................................6
Package Contents....................................................................................................... 7
Device Design............................................................................................................. 7
How to U e Simple Connect..........................................................................................................9
Creating a HomePlug AV Network...........................................................................................9
Re etting the Private Network Name ...................................................................................14
Joining an Exi ting HomePlug AV Network...........................................................................15
Determining Connection Rate.....................................................................................................18
Power Saving Mode.....................................................................................................................18
Getting Started........................................................................ 19
Plan Your Net ork ................................................................................................... 20
Local Network...............................................................................................................................20
Gaming Network ..........................................................................................................................20
Entertainment Network...............................................................................................................21
Media Network.............................................................................................................................21
Setup the HomePlug AVs.......................................................................................... 22
For Twin Pack................................................................................................................................22
For Single Pack .............................................................................................................................22
About HomePlug AV Utility ..................................................... 23
Requirements........................................................................................................... 23
Installation ............................................................................................................... 24
Opening HomePlug AV Utility................................................................................... 25
The User Interface .................................................................................................... 25
Home .............................................................................................................................................26
Private Network Name................................................................................................................27
Local Private Network Name..................................................................................................28
Remote Private Network Name.............................................................................................28
Simulate Simple Connect Button ...........................................................................................29
Quality of Service .........................................................................................................................30

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Device ..........................................................................................................................................32
Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................................................33
Appendix ................................................................................. 35
Frequently Asked Questions..................................................................................... 35
FCC Statement .......................................................................................................... 39

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About the Product
HomePlug AV i ready to u e out of the box and doe not require the in tallation of driver
oftware to work. It can be connected to computer , router , gaming con ole , hub ,
IPTV et-top boxe , and other Ethernet device regardle of operating y tem.
How Doe It Work?
HomePlug AV utilize the exi ting electrical wiring in the hou e a a path to create a
ecured network of computer and Ethernet device . With a maximum data rate of up to
200 Mbp , HomePlug AV can reliably handle high requirement application like
broadband Internet, high definition video treaming, and Voice over IP.
HomePlug AV convert digital ignal to a complex analog ignal that traver e along the
electrical wire . When receiving the analog ignal, HomePlug AV convert the analog
ignal back to digital. To make the ignal ecured, a 128-bit AES encryption i applied.
A HomePlug AV device can only communicate with other HomePlug AV device that u e
the ame Private Network Name. The Private Network Name can be changed manually
u ing the HomePlug AV Utility oftware on a computer with a Window operating y tem.
When you u e the oftware, you have to manually type the Private Network Name for
the device. Another way to change the Private Network Name i to u e the Simple
Connect button . Simple Connect automatically create an encrypted Private Network
Name. It can al o be u ed to re et the Private Network Name or to add a device into an
exi ting HomePlug AV network.
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: HomePlug AV device from the Twin Pack are already configured to u e a common Private Network
Name unique for that pair and are ready to u e. The HomePlug AV from a Single Pack, on the other hand,
u e a random Private Network Name. You till need to change it Private Network Name to allow it to
communicate with an exi ting HomePlug AV network.
When a HomePlug AV communicate with another device, the Powerline Activity LED
color will give you an idea about the connection rate: Red mean below 30 Mbp ; Amber
mean 30 to 80 Mbp ; and Green mean more than 80 Mbp .

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Direct Connection
For be t performance, connect HomePlug AV directly to a wall outlet. Avoid connecting it
to a power trip where other electrical device are connected. Other device create
electrical noi e that may affect the performance of HomePlug AV.

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Package Contents
The package contain the following item :
• 1 HomePlug AV for Single Pack or 2 HomePlug AV for Twin Pack
• 1 Ethernet cable for Single Pack or 2 Ethernet cable for Twin Pack
• Re ource CD that contain the HomePlug AV Utility in taller and the U er Manual.
• Ea y Start Guide
Device Design

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Label
LabelLabel
Label Statu
StatuStatu
Statu De cription/ Function
De cription/ FunctionDe cription/ Function
De cription/ Function
A
Simple Connect
Simple ConnectSimple Connect
Simple Connect
Pre to create or join a HomePlug AV network. It can
al o be u ed to re et the Private Network Name to a
random key.
Blinking
lowly
When LED i blinking lowly in Green color HomePlug AV
i on a Power Saving tatu .
Off No power.
B
Power
PowerPower
Power
On • After Simple Connect i pre ed for two
econd , thi LED will blink to confirm the
button pre .
• When Simple Connect i pre ed for 10
econd , thi LED will blink to confirm the
Private Network Name re et.
Off Device i not connected to a HomePlug AV network.
C
Powerline Activity
Powerline ActivityPowerline Activity
Powerline Activity On • Thi LED remain on when the device i part of
a HomePlug AV network.
• The LED color repre ent the connection rate
within the HomePlug AV network whether it i
good (red), better (amber), or be t (green).
• The LED fla he to indicate network activity.
Off An Ethernet device i not connected.
D Ethernet Activity
Ethernet ActivityEthernet Activity
Ethernet Activity On • An Ethernet device i connected.
• The LED fla he to indicate Ethernet activity.
E Ethernet Port
Ethernet Port Ethernet Port
Ethernet Port Accept either cro or traight Ethernet cable.
F Re et to Factory Default
Re et to Factory DefaultRe et to Factory Default
Re et to Factory Default Pre for 2 econd to re et to the factory default
etting . When you re et to the factory default, all your
configuration change will be removed.

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How to U e Simple Connect
Simple Connect provide a more convenient way of creating your HomePlug AV
network without the need to open the HomePlug AV Utility oftware from a computer.
The button ha three main function which include :
• Creating a HomePlug AV Network
• Re etting the Private Network Name
• Joining an exi ting HomePlug AV Network
Creating a HomePlug AV Network
To create a HomePlug AV network, you need at lea t two HomePlug AV device u ing
random Private Network Name . When you pre Simple Connect on both device , a
common Private Network Name will be automatically generated to enable them to
communicate with each other.
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: New HomePlug AV from a Twin Pack can already communicate with each other out of the box.
However, if you intend to create a new Private Network Name u ing Simple Connect for both device , you
need to re et their Private Network Name to a random key before proceeding.
Simple
Connect
Button

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To create a HomePlug AV net ork using Simple Connect:
Step 1
Plug your HomePlug AV ide by ide where
you can ea ily ob erve the LED behavior.
Upon connection, the LED will blink
imultaneou ly and then the Power LED
light on teadily.
Step 2
Pre Simple Connect for two econd on
HomePlug X. After you relea e the button,
the Power LED will blink. If the Power LED
did not blink, pre Simple Connect
again for two econd .
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: Do not pre Simple Connect for more than 2
econd .

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Step 3
Pre Simple Connect for two econd on
HomePlug Y. After you relea e the button,
the Power LED will blink. If the Power LED
did not blink, pre Simple Connect
again for two econd .
Make ure to pre Simple Connect on
HomePlug Y within two minute after you
pre Simple Connect on HomePlug X.
The LED on both device will witch off and
on twice to ignify that they are earching
for another device to pair with.
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: Do not pre Simple Connect for more than 2
econd

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Step 4
To confirm if the connection wa
e tabli hed, check the LED . The Power LED
and the Powerline Activity LED on
both HomePlug are on.
When the Powerline Activity LED on
either HomePlug X or HomePlug Y i off,
thi mean the pairing i not ucce ful. In
thi ca e, you need to redo the entire
proce again.

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Step 5
Unplug the HomePlug AV and then connect them to your Ethernet device u ing the
Ethernet cable from the product package. After connecting the Ethernet cable, plug the
HomePlug directly to a wall outlet.
An Ethernet-enabled device can be a router, computer, hub, gaming con ole, IP phone,
network printer, or IP TV et-top box.
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: HomePlug AV work be t when connected directly to a wall ocket. Avoid plugging it to a power trip
or power exten ion. Other electrical device in the power trip produce electrical noi e that may affect the
performance of the HomePlug.

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Re etting the Private Network Name
Simple Connect allow you to re et the HomePlug AV’ Private Network Name to a
random key. When a HomePlug AV i re et to a random key, it will not be able to
communicate with any other device.
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: Re etting the Private Network Name i different from re etting the device to it factory default
etting . If you intend to re et the device to it factory default etting , pre RESET on the device.
To reset the Private Net ork Name using Simple Connect:
Step 1
Pre Simple Connect button for 10
econd or wait until ALL LED blink .
Step 2
To confirm the Private Network Name
re et, the Powerline Activity LED will
witch off.

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Joining an Exi ting HomePlug AV Network
To enable a new device to join an exi ting network, Simple Connect will copy the
Private Network Name of the exi ting network to the new HomePlug AV. If you pre ed
Simple Connect from multiple HomePlug AV , only the ignal from the fir t two device
will be proce ed.
To join an existing HomePlug AV net ork using Simple Connect:
Step 1
Plug HomePlug Z near a HomePlug from an
exi ting network. Make ure you can ea ily
ob erve the LED behavior.
Upon connection, HomePlug Z’ LED will
blink imultaneou ly and then the Power LED
light on teadily.
Step 2
Pre Simple Connect for two econd from
a HomePlug AV in an exi ting network. After
you relea e the button, the Power LED will
blink. If the Power LED did not blink, pre
Simple Connect again for two econd .
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: Do not pre Simple Connect for more than 2
econd .

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Step 3
Pre Simple Connect for two econd
on HomePlug Z. After you relea e the
button, the Power LED will blink. If the
Power LED did not blink, pre Simple
Connect again for two econd .
Make ure to pre Simple Connect on
HomePlug Z within two minute after you
pre Simple Connect from the exi ting
network.
The LED on both device will witch off
and on twice to ignify that they are
earching for another device to pair with.
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: Do not pre Simple Connect for more than
2 econd .
Step 4
To confirm if the connection wa
e tabli hed, check the LED . The Power
LED and the Powerline Activity LED
on all HomePlug are on.

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If the Powerline Activity LED on
HomePlug Z i off, thi mean the pairing
wa not ucce ful. You need to repeat
the proce again.
Step 5
Unplug HomePlug Z and then connect it to your Ethernet device u ing the Ethernet cable
from the product package. After connecting the Ethernet cable, plug HomePlug Z directly
to a wall outlet. An Ethernet-enabled device can be a router, computer, hub, gaming
con ole, IP phone, network printer, or IP TV et-top box.
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: HomePlug AV work be t when connected directly to a wall ocket. Avoid plugging it to a power trip
or power exten ion. The other electrical device in the power trip create noi e that may affect the
performance of the HomePlug.

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Determining Connection Rate
Each LED color of the Powerline Activity repre ent a connection rating. The connection
rating can only be calculated when the device i part of an exi ting network. The exact
connection rate value can al o be viewed u ing HomePlug AV Utility.
Good (Red) Better (Amber) Be t (Green)
Connection rate i
le than 30 Mbp
Connection rate i
between 30 to 80 Mbp
Connection rate i
more than 80 Mbp
Power Saving Mode
When Power LED blink lowly in Green color HomePlug AV i on a
Power aving tatu .
Condition for HomePlug AV to go on a Power aving mode:
- Will go on a power aving mode after 15min .
- There hould be no Ethernet link.
- When connected to a PC or Laptop there hould be no power on the network card
when the computer i OFF.

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Getting Started
Setting up the device i ea y. The flowchart below provide an outline of the tep you
need to complete the in tallation. There are brief de cription be ide each tep to help
you along. Detailed in truction are provided in the ub equent page .
Setup the
HomePlug AV
Plan your Network
Ready to U e
(Optional)
In tall HomePlug
AV Utility Software
U e an Ethernet cable to connect
HomePlug AV to your computer or
Ethernet device.
In tall HomePlug AV Utility to apply
manual configuration change and
monitor device activity.

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Plan Your Net ork
Here are idea on how you can plan your HomePlug AV network.
Local Network
Share ultra fa t Internet connection with any computer wherever it i in the hou e.
Gaming Network
Connect your gaming con ole to the Internet and compete with other online player .