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HomePlug AV with Simple Connect Button
User Manual
Page 2 of 41
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User Manual
Page 3 of 41
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
Creating a HomePlug AV etwork.........................................................................................10
Resetting the Private etwork ame ...................................................................................15
Joining an Existing HomePlug AV etwork...........................................................................16
Determining Connection Rate.....................................................................................................19
Power Saving Mode.....................................................................................................................19
Getting Started........................................................................ 20
Plan Your Net ork ................................................................................................... 21
Local etwork...............................................................................................................................21
Gaming etwork ..........................................................................................................................21
Entertainment etwork...............................................................................................................22
Media etwork.............................................................................................................................22
Setup the HomePlug AVs.......................................................................................... 23
For Twin Pack................................................................................................................................23
For Single Pack .............................................................................................................................23
About HomePlug AV Utility ..................................................... 24
Requirements........................................................................................................... 24
Installation ............................................................................................................... 25
Opening HomePlug AV Utility................................................................................... 26
The User Interface .................................................................................................... 26
Home .............................................................................................................................................27
Private etwork ame................................................................................................................28
Local Private etwork ame..................................................................................................29
Remote Private etwork ame.............................................................................................29
Simulate Simple Connect Button ...........................................................................................30
User Manual
Page 4 of 41
Quality of Service .........................................................................................................................31
Devices ..........................................................................................................................................33
Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................................................34
Appendix ................................................................................. 36
Frequently Asked Questions..................................................................................... 36
FCC Statement .......................................................................................................... 40
User Manual
Page 5 of 41
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
200 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.
ote:
ote:ote:
ote: 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.
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.
User Manual
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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.
User Manual
Page 7 of 41
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
Device Design
User Manual
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Label
LabelLabel
Label
Status
StatusStatus
Status
Description/ Function
Description/ FunctionDescription/ Function
Description/ Function
A
Simple Connect
Simple ConnectSimple Connect
Simple Connect
Press to create or join a HomePlug AV network. It can
also be used to reset the Private etwork ame to a
random key.
Blinking
slowly
When LED is blinking slowly in Green color HomePlug AV
is on a Power Saving status.
Off o power.
B
Power
PowerPower
Power
On • After Simple Connect is pressed for two
seconds, this LED will blink to confirm the
button press.
• When Simple Connect is pressed for 10
seconds, this LED will blink to confirm the
Private etwork ame reset.
Off 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 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).
• The LED flashes to indicate network activity.
Off An Ethernet device is not connected.
D Ethernet Activity
Ethernet ActivityEthernet Activity
Ethernet Activity On • An Ethernet device is connected.
• The LED flashes to indicate Ethernet activity.
E Ethernet Port
Ethernet Port Ethernet Port
Ethernet Port
Accepts either cross or straight Ethernet cable.
F Reset to Factory Default
Reset to Factory DefaultReset to Factory Default
Reset to Factory Default
Press for 2 seconds to reset to the factory default
settings. When you reset to the factory default, all your
configuration changes will be removed.
User Manual
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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.
2. In Room A plug in your HomePlugAV X into the wall socket then connect it to your
Modem/Router’s Ethernet LA port using an Ethernet cable.
3. In Room B plug in your HomePlugAV into the wall socket then connect it to your
computer’s Ethernet Port. Your HomePlugAV is now ready to use.
User Manual
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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:
• Creating a HomePlug AV etwork
• Resetting the Private etwork ame
• Joining an existing HomePlug AV etwork
Creating a 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 on both devices, a
common Private etwork ame will be automatically generated to enable them to
communicate with each other.
ote:
ote:ote:
ote: ew HomePlug AVs from a Twin Pack 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.
Simple
Connect
Button