Aztech HomePlug AV User manual

500Mbps HomePlug AV Ethernet Adaptor
with AC Pass-Through

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Contents
About the Product ..................................................................... 5
How Does It Work?.........................................................................................................................5
Direct Connection ...........................................................................................................................6
Package Contents....................................................................................................... 7
Device Design............................................................................................................. 7
Pairing the Device..........................................................................................................................9
How to Use Simple Connect........................................................................................................10
Resetting the Private Network Name ...................................................................................10
Creating a Secured HomePlug AV Network ..........................................................................11
Joining an Existing Secured HomePlug AV Network............................................................17
Power Saving Mode.....................................................................................................................22
Getting Started........................................................................ 23
Plan Your Net ork ................................................................................................... 24
Local Network...............................................................................................................................24
Gaming Network ..........................................................................................................................24
Entertainment Network...............................................................................................................25
Media Network.............................................................................................................................25
Setup the HomePlug AVs.......................................................................................... 26
For Twin Pack................................................................................................................................26
For Single Pack .............................................................................................................................26
About HomePlug AV Utility ..................................................... 27
Requirements........................................................................................................... 27
Installation ............................................................................................................... 28
Opening HomePlug AV Utility................................................................................... 29
The User Interface .................................................................................................... 29
Home .............................................................................................................................................30
Private Network Name................................................................................................................31
Local Private Network Name..................................................................................................32
Remote Private Network Name.............................................................................................32
Simulate Simple Connect Button ...........................................................................................33
Quality o Service .........................................................................................................................34

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Devices ..........................................................................................................................................36
Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................................................37
Appendix ................................................................................. 39
Frequently Asked Questions..................................................................................... 39
FCC Statement .......................................................................................................... 43

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About the Product
HomePlug AV is ready to use out o the box and does not require the installation o driver
so tware to work. It can be connected to computers, routers, gaming consoles, hubs,
IPTV set-top boxes, and other Ethernet devices regardless o operating system.
How Does It Work?
HomePlug AV utilizes the existing electrical wiring in the house as a path to create a
secured network o computers and Ethernet devices. With a maximum data rate o up to
200 Mbps, HomePlug AV can reliably handle high requirement applications like
broadband Internet, high de inition 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 Network Name. The Private Network Name can be changed manually
using the HomePlug AV Utility so tware on a computer with a Windows operating system.
When you use the so tware, you have to manually type the Private Network Name or
the device. Another way to change the Private Network Name is to use the Simple
Connect button. Simple Connect automatically creates an encrypted Private Network
Name. It can also be used to reset the Private Network Name or to add a device into an
existing HomePlug AV network.
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: HomePlug AV devices rom the Twin Pack are already con igured to use a common Private Network
Name unique or that pair and are ready to use. The HomePlug AV rom a Single Pack, on the other hand,
uses a random Private Network Name. You still need to change its Private Network Name to allow it to
communicate with an existing HomePlug AV network.
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.

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Direct Connection
For best per ormance, 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 a ect the per ormance o HomePlug AV.

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

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Label
LabelLabel
Label Status
StatusStatus
Status Description/ Function
Description/ FunctionDescription/ Function
Description/ Function
A
Filtered AC Pass
Filtered AC PassFiltered AC Pass
Filtered AC Pass-
--
-Through
ThroughThrough
Through Built in AC Pass-through with Powerline Noise Filtering.
Frequency band 2-30Mhz with iltering characteristics o
-25 to -45dB. It prevents noise-generating appliances
rom a ecting your HomePlugAV's per ormance.
Only a *BS1363 plug can be plugged into socket outlet.
Blinking
slowly
When LED is blinking slowly in Green color HomePlug
AV is on a Power Saving status.
O No power.
B
Power
PowerPower
Power
On • A ter Simple Connect is pressed or two
seconds, this LED will blink to con irm the
button press.
• When Simple Connect is pressed or 10
seconds, this LED will blink to con irm the
Private Network Name reset.
O Device is not connected to a HomePlug AV network.
C
Powerline Activity
Powerline ActivityPowerline Activity
Powerline Activity On • This LED remains on when the device is part o
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).
• The LED lashes to indicate network activity.
O An Ethernet device is not connected.
D Ethernet Activity
Ethernet ActivityEthernet Activity
Ethernet Activity On • An Ethernet device is connected.
• The LED lashes to indicate Ethernet activity.
E
Simple Connect Button
Simple Connect ButtonSimple Connect Button
Simple Connect Button Press to create or join a HomePlug AV network. It can
also be used to reset the Private Network Name to a
random key.
F Ethernet Port
Ethernet PortEthernet Port
Ethernet Port Accepts either cross or straight Ethernet cable.
G
Reset Button
Reset ButtonReset Button
Reset Button Press or 2 seconds to reset to the actory de ault
settings. When you reset to the actory de ault, all your
con iguration changes will be removed.

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Pairing the Device
Your HomePlug AV devices by de ault are precon igured to have a common Private
Network Name. 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 ON to con irm that the connection has
been established.
2. In Location A plug in your HomePlugAV into the wall socket then connect it to
your Modem/Router’s Ethernet LAN 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 o creating your HomePlug AV network
without the need to open the HomePlug AV Utility so tware rom a computer. The button
has three main unctions which includes:
• Resetting the Private Network Name
• Creating a Secured HomePlug AV Network
• Joining an existing Secured HomePlug AV Network
Resetting the Private Network Name
Simple Connect allows you to reset the HomePlug AV’s Private Network Name 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:
Note:Note:
Note: Resetting the Private Network Name is di erent rom resetting the device to its actory de ault
settings. I you intend to reset the device to its actory de ault settings, press RESET on the device.
Simple Connect Button

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To reset the Private Net ork Name using Simple Connect:
Creating a Secured HomePlug AV Network
To create a HomePlug AV network, you need at least two HomePlug AV devices using
random Private Network Names. When you press Simple Connect or 10 seconds on both
devices, a common Private Network Name will be automatically generated to enable
them to communicate with each other.
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: New HomePlug AV can already communicate with each other out o the box. However, i you intend
to create a new Private Network Name using Simple Connect or both devices, you need to reset their
Private Network Names to a random key be ore proceeding.
Step 1
Press Simple Connect button or 10
seconds or wait until ALL LED blinks. The
Powerline Activity LED will switch OFF
on both units.
Step 2
Do the same procedure on unit 2 to reset
its Private Network Name. Press the
Simple Connect button or 2 seconds on
both units to pair the devices.

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To create a Secured HomePlug AV net ork using Simple Connect:
Step 1
Plug your HomePlug AVs side by side where you can easily observe the LED behavior.
Upon connection, the LEDs will blink simultaneously and then the Power LED lights on
steadily.
Press the Simple Connect button o the HomePlug AV X or ten seconds. All LED will blink
indicating that the Private Network Name has been randomize.
Press the Simple Connect button o the HomePlug AV Y or ten seconds. All LED will blink
indicating that the Private Network Name has been randomize.

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Step 2
Press Simple Connect or two seconds on HomePlug X. A ter you release the button, the
Power LED will blink. I the Power LED did not blink, press Simple Connect again or
two seconds.
No
NoNo
Note:
te:te:
te: Do not press Simple Connect or more than 2 seconds.

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Step 3
Press Simple Connect or two seconds on HomePlug Y. A ter you release the button, the
Power LED will blink. I the Power LED did not blink, press Simple Connect again or
two seconds.
Make sure to press Simple Connect on HomePlug Y within two minutes a ter you press
Simple Connect on HomePlug X.
The LEDs on both devices will switch o and on twice to signi y that they are paired with
another device.
Note:
Note:Note:
Note: Do not press Simple Connect or more than 2 seconds

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Step 4
To con irm i the connection was established, check the LEDs. The Power LEDs and the
Powerline Activity LEDs on both HomePlugs are ON.
When the Powerline Activity LED on either HomePlug X or HomePlug Y is o , this
means the pairing is not success ul. 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 rom the product package. A ter 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:
Note:Note:
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 a ect the
per ormance o 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
Network Name o the existing network to the new HomePlug AV. I you pressed Simple
Connect rom multiple HomePlug AVs, only the signal rom the irst two devices will be
processed.
To join an existing Secured HomePlug AV net ork using Simple Connect:
Step 1
Plug HomePlug AV Z beside one o 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 ON steadily. Ethernet LED will be ON i there is an ethernet link.
Step 2
Press Simple Connect or ten seconds rom a HomePlug AV Z. A ter you release the
button, All LED will blink. The Power LED will stay ON.
Note: I the all LED did not blink, press Simple Connect again or ten seconds.

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Step 3
Press Simple Connect Button or two seconds on the existing HomePlug AV device. A ter
you release the button, the Power LED will continuously blink. I the Power LED did
not blink, press Simple Connect again or two seconds.
Make sure to press Simple Connect Button again on the HomePlug AV Z within two
minutes a ter you press Simple Connect rom the existing network.

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Step 4
To con irm i the connection was established, check the LEDs. The Power LEDs and the
Powerline Activity LEDs on all HomePlugs are on.
I the Powerline Activity LED on HomePlug Z is o , this means the pairing was not
success ul. You need to repeat the process again.

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Step 5
Unplug HomePlug Z and then connect it to your Ethernet device using the Ethernet cables
rom the product package. A ter connecting the Ethernet cable, plug HomePlug Z 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:
Note:Note:
Note: HomePlug AVs work best when connected directly to a wall socket. Avoid plugging it to a power strip
or power extension. The other electrical devices in the power strip create noise that may a ect the
per ormance o the HomePlug.