Aztech HL117 E User manual

Aztech HL117 E
500Mbps HomePlug AV Ethernet Adapter
V2.0

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Contents
About the Product ..................................................................... 5
How Does It Work? .................................................................................................................. 5
Direct Connection ................................................................................................................... 6
Package Contents ....................................................................................................... 7
Device Design ............................................................................................................. 8
Pairing the Device ................................................................................................................. 10
How to Use Simple Connect ................................................................................................ 11
Resetting the Private etwork ame ............................................................................ 11
Creating a Secured HomePlug AV etwork .................................................................. 12
Joining an Existing Secured HomePlug AV Network ............................................... 18
Power Saving Mode ............................................................................................................... 23
Getting Started ....................................................................... 25
Plan Your etwork ................................................................................................... 26
Local etwork ........................................................................................................................ 26
Gaming etwork .................................................................................................................... 26
Entertainment etwork ....................................................................................................... 2
Media etwork ....................................................................................................................... 28
Setup the HomePlug AVs .......................................................................................... 28
For Twin Pack ........................................................................................................................ 28
For Single Pack ...................................................................................................................... 29
About HomePlug AV Utility ..................................................... 30
Requirements ........................................................................................................... 30
Installation ............................................................................................................... 31
Opening HomePlug AV Utility ................................................................................... 32
The User Interface ................................................................................................... 32
Home ....................................................................................................................................... 33
Private etwork ame ......................................................................................................... 34
Local Private etwork ame........................................................................................... 35
Remote Private etwork ame ...................................................................................... 35
Simulate Simple Connect Button .................................................................................... 36
Quality of Service .................................................................................................................. 3

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Devices .................................................................................................................................... 39
Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................ 40
Appendix ................................................................................. 42
FCC Statement .......................................................................................................... 42

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About the Product
HomePlug AV is ready to use out of the box and does not require the installation of driver software
to work. It can be connected to computers, routers, gaming consoles, hubs, IPTV set-top boxes,
and other Ethernet devices regardless of operating system.
How Does It Work?
HomePlug AV utilizes the existing electrical wiring in the house as a path to create a secured
network of computers and Ethernet devices. With a maximum data rate of up to 500 Mbps,
HomePlug AV can reliably handle high requirement applications like broadband Internet, high
definition video streaming, and Voice over IP.
HomePlug AV converts digital signals to a complex analog signal that traverses along the electrical
wires. When receiving the analog signal, HomePlug AV converts the analog signal back to digital. To
make the signal secured, a 128-bit AES encryption is applied.
A HomePlug AV device can only communicate with other HomePlug AV devices that use the same
Private etwork ame. The Private etwork ame can be changed manually using the HomePlug AV
Utility software on a computer with a Windows operating system. When you use the software, you
have to manually type the Private etwork ame for the device. Another way to change the Private
etwork ame is to use the Simple Connect button. Simple Connect automatically creates an
encrypted Private etwork ame. It can also be used to reset the Private etwork ame or to add
a device into an existing HomePlug AV network.
Note: HomePlug AV devices from the Twin Pack are already configured to use a common Private
etwork ame unique for that pair and are ready to use. The HomePlug AV from a Single Pack, on
the other hand, uses a random Private etwork ame. You still need to change its Private etwork
ame to allow it to communicate with an existing HomePlug AV network.

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When a HomePlug AV communicates with another device, the Powerline Activity LED color will
give you an idea about the connection rate: Red means below 30 Mbps; Amber means 30 to 80
Mbps; and Green means more than 80 Mbps.
Direct Connection
For best performance, connect HomePlug AV directly to a wall outlet. Avoid connecting it to a
power strip where other electrical devices are connected. Other devices create electrical noise
that may affect the performance of HomePlug AV.

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Package Contents
The package contains the following items:
•1 HomePlug AV for Single Pack or 2 HomePlug AVs for Twin Pack
•1 Ethernet cable for Single Pack or 2 Ethernet cables for Twin Pack
•Resource CD that contains the HomePlug AV Utility installer and the User Manual.
•Easy Start Guide

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Device Design

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Label Status Description Function
Power LED
Off •o power.
On •HomePlugAV is on a Power Saving Status
when LED is on steady color.
•When Simple Connect is pressed for 5-8
seconds, this LED will turn OFF and turn O
to confirm the Private etwork ame reset.
•After Simple Connect is pressed for 2-4
seconds, this LED will blink to confirm the
button press.
B
Powerline Activity
Off Device is not connected to a HomePlug AV network.
On •When Simple Connect is pressed for 5-8
seconds, this LED will turn OFF to confirm
the Private etwork ame reset.
•This LED is steady in color when the device
is part of a HomePlug AV network.
•The LED colors represents the connection
rate within the HomePlug AV network
whether it is good (red), better (amber), or
best (green).
C Ethernet Activity
Off An Ethernet device is not connected.
On •This LED is steady when an Ethernet device
is connected.
•When Simple Connect is pressed for 5-8
seconds, this LED will turn OFF and turn O
to confirm the Private etwork ame reset.
(Ethernet is connected)
•The LED flashes to indicate Ethernet
activity.
D
Ethernet Port Accepts either cross or straight Ethernet cable.
E
Simple Connect
Button
Reset Button
Press to create or join a HomePlug AV network. It
can also be used to reset the Private etwork ame
to a random key.
When Simple Connect is pressed for 5-8 seconds, it
will randomize the Private etwork ame.
Press for 10-13 seconds to reset to the factory
default settings. When you reset to the factory
default, all your configuration changes will be
removed.

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Pairing the Device
Your HomePlug AV devices by default are preconfigured to have a common Private etwork ame.
Setting up your HomePlugAV network is as easy as 1,2 and 3.
1. Plug in your HomePlugAV devices side by side to easily observe the LED behavior. Wait until
the Power and PL-ACT LED turns O to confirm that the connection has been established.
Location A Location B
2. In Location A plug in your HomePlugAV into the wall socket then connect it to your
Modem/Router’s Ethernet LA port using an Ethernet cable.
3. In Location B plug in your HomePlugAV into the wall socket then connect it to your
computer’s Ethernet Port using an Ethernet cable. Your HomePlugAV is now ready to use.

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How to Use Simple Connect
Simple Connect provides a more convenient way of creating your HomePlug AV network without the
need to open the HomePlug AV Utility software from a computer. The button has three main
functions which includes:
•Resetting the Private etwork ame
•Creating a Secured HomePlug AV etwork
•Joining an existing Secured HomePlug AV etwork
Resetting the Private etwork ame
Simple Connect allows you to reset the HomePlug AV’s Private etwork ame to a random key.
When a HomePlug AV is reset to a random key, it will not be able to communicate with any other
device .
Note: Resetting the Private etwork ame is different from resetting the device to its factory
default settings. If you intend to reset the device to its factory default settings, press RESET on the
device.

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To reset the Private etwork ame using Simple Connect:
Creating a Secured HomePlug AV etwork
To create a HomePlug AV network, you need at least two HomePlug AV devices using random
Private etwork ames. When you press Simple Connect for 10-13 seconds on both devices, a
common Private etwork ame will be automatically generated to enable them to communicate
with each other.
Note: ew HomePlug AV can already communicate with each other out of the box. However, if you
intend to create a new Private etwork ame using Simple Connect for both devices, you need to
reset their Private etwork ames to a random key before proceeding.
Step 1
Press Simple Connect button for 5-8
seconds. Power LED and Ethernet LED will
turn off on turn on (Ethernet is connected).
The Powerline Activity LED will switch OFF
on both units.
Step 2
On the second adapter, Press the Simple
Connect button for 2 seconds and do it on the
first adapter to pair the devices. The Power
LED will blink to indicate that the button Is
pressed.

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To create a Secured HomePlug AV network using Simple Connect:
Step 1
Plug your HomePlug AVs side by side where you can easily observe the LED behavior.
Upon connection, the Ethernet LEDs will blink simultaneously and then the Power LED and
Powerline Activity LED lights on steadily.
Press the Simple Connect button of the HomePlug AV X for 5-8 seconds. Powerline Activity LED will
turn OFF. Power LED will Turn off and O indicating that the Private etwork ame has been
randomize.

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Step 2
Press Simple Connect for 2 seconds on HomePlug Y. After you release the button, the Power LED
will blink. If the Power LED did not blink, press Simple Connect again for two seconds.
Note: Do not press Simple Connect for more than 2 seconds.

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Step 3
Press
Simple Connect
for two seconds on HomePlug
X
.
A
fter you release the button, the Power LED
will blink. If the Power LED did not blink, press Simple Connect again for two seconds.
Make sure to press Simple Connect on HomePlug X within two minutes after you press Simple
Connect on HomePlug Y.
The LEDs on both devices will switch off and on twice to signify that they are paired with another
device.
Note: Do not press Simple Connect for more than 2 seconds

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Step 4
To confirm if the connection was established, check the LEDs. The Power LEDs and the
Powerline Activity LEDs on both HomePlugs are O .
When the Powerline Activity LED
on ei
ther HomePlug X or HomePlug Y is off
,
this means the
pairing is not successful. In this case, you need to redo the entire process again.

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Step 5
Unplug the HomePlug AVs and then connect them to your Ethernet devices using the Ethernet
cables from the product package. After connecting the Ethernet cable, plug the HomePlugs directly
to a wall outlet.
An Ethernet-enabled device can be a router, computer, hub, gaming console, IP phone, network
printer, or IP TV set-top box.
Note: HomePlug AVs work best when connected directly to a wall socket. Avoid plugging it to a
power strip or power extension. Other electrical devices in the power strip produce electrical noise
that may affect the performance of the HomePlug.

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Joining an Existing Secured HomePlug AV Network
To enable a new device to join an existing network, Simple Connect will copy the Private etwork
ame of the existing network to the new HomePlug AV. If you pressed Simple Connect from
multiple HomePlug AVs, only the signal from the first two devices will be processed.
To join an existing Secured HomePlug AV network using Simple
Connect:
Step 1
Plug HomePlug AV Z beside one of your existing HomePlug AV device. Make sure you can easily
observe the LED behavior.
Upon connection, HomePlug Z’s LEDs will blink simultaneously and then the Power LED lights O
steadily. Ethernet LED will be O if there is an ethernet link.

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Step 2
Press Simple Connect
for 5
-
8
seconds from a HomePlug AV Z.
A
fter you release the button, Power
LED and Ethernet LED (Ethernet is connected) will turn off and turn on.
ote: If the Power and Ethernet LED did not turn off and on, press Simple Connect again for 5-8
seconds.
Step 3
Press Simple Connect Button
for
two seconds on the existing HomePlug AV device. A
fter you release
the button, the Power LED will continuously blink. If the Power LED did not blink, press
Simple Connect again for two seconds.
Make sure to press Simple Connect Button again on the HomePlug AV Z within two minutes after
you press Simple Connect from the existing network.

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