Aztech HL119EP User manual

HL119EP
Aztech HomePlug AV2 600 Mbps
Smart Link AC Pass-thru Eth Adapter
V1.1

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Contents
About the Product......................................................................................................................... 4
How Does It Work?......................................................................................................................... 4
Smart Link........................................................................................................................................ 5
Direct Connection......................................................................................................................... 6
Package Contents ........................................................................................................................ 6
Device Design ................................................................................................................................ 7
Getting Started .............................................................................................................................. 9
Plan Your Network ....................................................................................................................... 10
Local Network .............................................................................................................................. 10
Gaming Network ......................................................................................................................... 10
Entertainment Network ............................................................................................................... 11
Media Network ............................................................................................................................ 11
Pairing your Device ..................................................................................................................... 12
How to Use Reset and Simple Connect Button ....................................................................... 13
Creating a Secured HomePlugAV2 Network ...................................................................... 15
Joining an Existing Secured HomePlugAV2 Network.......................................................... 20
Power Saving Mode .................................................................................................................... 25
Setup the HomePlugAV2s........................................................................................................... 26
For Twin Pack................................................................................................................................ 26
For Single Pack ............................................................................................................................. 26
About HomePlugAV2 Utility........................................................................................................ 27
Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 27
Installation..................................................................................................................................... 28
Opening HomePlugAV2 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........................................................................................... 34
Quality of Service......................................................................................................................... 35
Devices.......................................................................................................................................... 36
Firmware Upgrade....................................................................................................................... 37
Appendix ...................................................................................................................................... 38
FCC Statement ............................................................................................................................ 38

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About the Product
HomePlugAV2 is immediately ready to use out of the box and does not require the
installation of any 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?
HomePlugAV2 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 600 Mbps, HomePlugAV2 can reliably handle high requirement applications
like broadband Internet, high definition video streaming, and Voice over IP.
HomePlugAV2 converts digital signals to a complex analog signal that traverses
along the electrical wires. When receiving the analog signal, HomePlugAV2 converts
the analog signal back to digitalm To make the signal secured, a 128-bit AES
encryption is applied.
A HomePlugAV2 device can only communicate with other HomePlugAV2 devices
that use the same Private Network Name. The Private Network Name can easily be
changed in two ways: (1) is through the HomePlugAV2 Utility software. It can be
changed manually using the HomePlugAV2 Utility software on a computer with a
Windows operating system. When you use the software, you have to manually type
the Private Network Name for the device; (2) Is through the Simple Connect button.
The Simple Connect button 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 HomePlugAV2 network.
Note: HomePlugAV2 devices are effective when used in pairs. The Twin packs are
already configured to use a common Private Network Name unique for that pair
and are ready to use without involving any complex configurations. The
HomePlugAV2 from 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 HomePlugAV2 network.

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When a HomePlugAV2 communicates with another device, the Powerline Activity
LED color will indicate the status of the connection rate it provides: Red means
below 30 Mbps, Amber means 30 to 80 Mbps, and Green means more than 80
Mbps.
Smart Link
Communication signals traverses in either the Line-Neutral pair or the Line-Ground
pair. Aztech HL119EP was developed differently compared to other Standard PLC
devices. Unlike Standard PLC devices wherein communication signals only traverse
in the Line-Neutral pair, Aztech HL119EP utilizes both the Line-Neutral and the Line-
Ground pair to improve and increase the overall coverage of your home network;
this innovation is called, the Smart Link.

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Direct Connection
For best performance, connect the HL119EP directly to a power outlet. Despite its
size which immediately occupies power outlet space, the Aztech HL119EP thrives on
the concept “plug a power outlet”, a concept which allows you to plug another
device/power strip on a currently plugged HL119EP. No power outlet is definitely
wasted with this ideal feature.
NOTE: Avoid connecting the HL119EP to a power strip where other electrical devices
are currently plugged in. Other devices might produce electrical noise or
interferences which may affect the overall performance of your HL119EP.
Package Contents
The package contains the following items:
1 HomePlugAV2 for Single Pack or 2 HomePlugAV2s for Twin Pack
1 Ethernet cable for Single Pack or 2 Ethernet cables for Twin Pack
Resource CD that contains the HomePlugAV2 Utility installer and the User
Manual.
Easy Start Guide

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Device Design
Interfaces / Buttons
Device LED Behaviours
Label
Status
Description/ Function
Power LED
OFF
No power.
ON
HomePlugAV2 is on a Power Saving Status if the Power
LED is blinking slowly.
When the Simple Connect button is pressed for ten
Label
Description/ Function
Ethernet
Port
Accepts either cross or straight Ethernet cable.
Reset
Button
Press for three (3) seconds then release the button to reset the
device to its factory default settings. When you reset to factory
default, all configuration changes made will be removed.
AC
Passthrough
Use this power outlet for an external power strip or for other devices.
Simple
Connect
Button
When the Simple Connect is pressed for ten (10) seconds, the
Private Network Name will be randomized.
Press for two (2) seconds to join or add to another network.

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(10) seconds, this LED will turn OFF and turn ON to
confirm the Private Network Name reset.
After the Simple Connect button is pressed for two (2)
seconds, this LED will blink to confirm the button press.
If the Reset Button is pressed for three (3) seconds, this
LED will also turn OFF and turn ON.
Powerline
Activity
OFF
Device is not connected to a HomePlugAV2 network.
ON
When the Simple Connect is pressed for ten (10)
seconds, this LED will turn OFF to confirm the Private
Network Name reset.
This LED is steady in color when the device is part of a
HomePlugAV2 network.
The LED colors represent the current connection rate
within the HomePlugAV2 network; whether it is good
(red), better (amber), or best (green).
Ethernet
Activity
LEDs
1 & 2
OFF
An Ethernet device is connected to the corresponding port.
ON
The corresponding LED is steady when an Ethernet
device is connected.
When Simple Connect is pressed for ten (10) seconds,
this LED will turn OFF and turn ON to confirm the Private
Network Name reset. (Ethernet is connected)
The LED flashes to indicate Ethernet activity.

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Getting Started
Setting up the device is easy. The flowchart below provides an outline of the steps
you need to complete the installation. There are brief descriptions beside each step
to help you along. Detailed instructions are provided in the subsequent pages.
Setup the
HomePlug AV2s
Plan your
Network
Ready to Use
(Optional)
Install HomePlug
AV2 Utility
Software
Use an Ethernet cable to
connect the HomePlug AV2 to
your computer or Ethernet
device.
Install HomePlug AV2 Utility to
apply manual configuration
changes and monitor device
activity.

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Plan Your Network
Here are ideas on how you can plan your HomePlugAV2 network.
Local Network
Share ultra fast Internet connection with any computer wherever it is in your house.
Gaming Network
Connect your gaming console to the Internet and compete with
other online players.

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Entertainment Network
Experience IP TV streaming into your home entertainment system.
Media Network
Realize your high tech lifestyle by converging your IP devices into a single network.

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Pairing your Device
Your HomePlugAV2 devices by default are preconfigured with a common Private
Network Name. Setting up your HomePlugAV2 network can quickly be done without
any hassle or complexity.
NOTE : It is advisable that you plug in your HomePlugAV2 devices side by side to
easily observe the LED behaviors of each HomePlugAV2 device. Wait until the Power
and Powerline Activity LED of both devices turns ON to confirm that the connection
has successfully been established
1. In ROOM A plug in your HomePlugAV2 into a power outlet then connect it to
your modem router’s Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable.
2. In ROOM B plug in your HomePlugAV2 into a power outlet then connect it to
your computer’s Ethernet Port using an Ethernet cable. Your HomePlugAV2 is
now ready to use.

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How to Use Reset and Simple Connect Button
The Simple Connect button provides a more convenient way of creating your
HomePlugAV2 network without the need of opening the HomePlugAV2 Utility
software from a computer.

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Resetting the Private Network Name
The Simple Connect button allows you to reset the HomePlugAV2’s Private Network
Name to a random key. When a HomePlugAV2 is reset to a random key, it will not
be able to communicate with any other device that does not have the same
random key.
Note: Resetting the Private Network Name 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 for three (3) seconds. Do take note that upon
performing factory default reset, all settings or changes made into the device would
automatically be deleted.
To reset the Private Network Name using Simple Connect:
Step 1
On HomePlug X, Press the Simple
Connect button for 10 seconds. Power
LED and Ethernet LED will turn OFF and
turn ON (Ethernet is connected). The
Powerline Activity LED will switch OFF
on both units.
Step 2
On the second adapter (HomePlug Y),
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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Creating a Secured HomePlugAV2 Network
To create a HomePlugAV2 network, you need at least two HomePlugAV2 devices
using random Private Network Names. When you press Simple Connect for 10
seconds on both devices, a common Private Network Name will be automatically
generated to enable them to communicate with each other.
Note: New HomePlugAV2 can already communicate with each other once out of
the box and plugged. However, if you intend to create a new Private Network
Name using Simple Connect for both devices, you need to reset their Private
Network Names to a random key before proceeding.
To create a Secured HomePlugAV2 network using Simple Connect:
Step 1
Plug your HomePlugAV2s side by side where you can easily observe the LED
behavior. Upon connection, the Ethernet LEDs will blink simultaneously and the
Power LED and Powerline Activity LED lights on steadily.
Press the Simple Connect button of HomePlugAV2 X for 10 seconds. Powerline
Activity LED will turn OFF. Power LED will Turn OFF and ON indicating that the Private
Network Name has been randomized.

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Step 2
Press the Simple Connect button 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. After you release the button,
the Power LED will blink. If the Power LED did not blink, press Simple Connect
again for two seconds.
Pairing between two devices are only given two minutes upon pressing the Simple
Connect button for two seconds on HomePlug Y. After pressing Simple Connect on
HomePlug Y, make sure to press Simple Connect on HomePlug X within two minutes
to ensure a successful connection, otherwise repeat steps 2 and 3 until the LEDs of
both devices switch OFF and ON twice, indicating that they are paired with one
another.
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 ON.
When the Powerline Activity LED on either HomePlug X or HomePlug Y is OFF. You
have to repeat steps 1 to 3 again until all LEDS in all HomePlugAV2 devices are on.

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Step 5
Unplug the HomePlugAV2s 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: HomePlugAV2s work best when connected directly to a wall socket. It is
suggested to avoid plugging a HomePlugAV2 to a power strip or power extension as
much as possible. Other electrical devices plugged in the power strip produce
electrical noise that may affect the overall performance of the HomePlug.

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Joining an Existing Secured HomePlugAV2 Network
To enable a new device to join an existing network, Simple Connect will copy the
Private Network Name of the existing network to the new HomePlugAV2. You only
have to pair the new HomePlugAV2 device to any of the devices within the existing
HomePlugAV2 Network by pressing the Simple connect. If you pressed Simple
Connect from multiple HomePlugAV2s, only the signal from the first two devices will
be processed.
To join an existing Secured HomePlugAV2 network using Simple Connect:
Step 1
Plug HomePlugAV2 X beside one of your existing HomePlugAV2 devices. It is
important to ensure that you can easily observe the LED behavior of the Homeplugs.
Upon connection, HomePlug X’s LEDs will blink simultaneously and then the Power
LED lights ON steadily. Ethernet LED will be ON if there is an ethernet link.
Step 2
Press Simple Connect for 10 seconds from HomePlugAV2 X. After you release the
button, Power LED and Ethernet LED (Ethernet is connected) will turn OFF and turn
ON.
Note: If the Power and Ethernet LED did not turn OFF and ON, press Simple
Connect again for 10 seconds.