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.