Belkin F5D4075 - Powerline AV+ Starter User manual

Powerline AV+
Networking Adapter
User Manual
PM01611 F5D4075

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Table of Contents SECTIONS 1 2 3 4
Powerline AV+ Networking Adapter
1 Introduction ...................................................................................1
Features 2
Product Specifications 2
System Requirements 3
Package Contents 3
2 Installing and Setting Up the Adapters .....................................4
3 Configuration.................................................................................5
4 Information.....................................................................................7

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Powerline AV+ Networking Adapter (the Adapter). Most people don’t enjoy buying long and
expensive Ethernet cables or pulling the cables from one place to another, but the Adapter offers one of the easiest ways to
enjoy home or small-business networking. Users can now experience a total network solution with the Adapter. The Powerline
AV+ Networking Adapter operates on the HomePlug®Powerline Specification 2.0 standard, providing up to 200Mbps*
bandwidth over home AC wiring. Since the home power lines are the most pervasive medium in households with multiple
outlets in every room, the Adapter allows multiple home desktop and notebook computers to be networked to share an
Internet connection, printers, and files, stream video, and play games without any additional wiring. The advanced signal
processing is capable of maintaining coverage throughout the entire house, even across different phase rings.
The installation of the Adapter only requires that a 10/100Mbps Ethernet port is available on your device. This makes the
Powerline AV+ Networking Adapter compatible with any device, including Mac®, Windows®, and UNIX machines. Note that you
need at least two adapters to create a powerline network.
For security, all HomePlug devices are equipped with 128-bit AES encryption. The private home power grid plus encryption
makes HomePlug significantly more secure than competing technologies.
The Powerline AV+ Networking Adapter provides the best solution for no-new-wires home networking. With easy plug-and-
play installation, and the reliability of HomePlug Ethernet’s products, the Powerline AV+ Networking Adapter is the best
solution for high-speed networking.

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Product Specifications
Computer Interface: IEEE 802.3/802.3u
Operating Temperature: 32–104 degrees F (0–40 degrees C)
Storage Temperature: -4–176 degrees F (-20–80 degrees C)
Humidity: Max. 5%–90% (non-condensing)
*The standard transmission rate—200Mbps—is the physical data rate. Actual data
throughput will be lower.
Features
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Package Contents
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Powerline Link LED
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System Requirements
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INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTERS
Powerline AV+ Networking Adapter
Overview
Installation of the Powerline AV+ Networking Adapter takes only
seconds and does not require setting up long wires throughout
the house. Simply plug the units directly into any available wall
outlet and connect to any device with an Ethernet port. Users have
the option to randomly change the security password for their
powerline network.
Hardware Setup
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the back of the Adapter.
3. Plug the power cable or wall adapter into the power connector
at the back of the Adapter.
4. Insert the power plug of your power cable or wall adapter directly into
a power outlet in the wall.
Note: Do not plug the device into a UPS or power strip with surge
protection as they may filter the powerline signal.
5. Repeat this process for the second Adapter.

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CONFIGURATION
Powerline AV+ Networking Adapter
Overview
The Adapter uses 128-bit AES encryption to block access from
the outside. By default, the protection is enabled. However, it is
recommended that you change the default network password with the
“Encryption” button located on the units.
Changing the Network Password
1. With both Adapters plugged into the wall, press the “Encryption”
button on both units for 10 seconds. The password on
these Adapters has now been changed to a random value.
2. Next, press the “Encryption” button on one unit for more
than 0.5 seconds, but less than three seconds.
3. Within two minutes, press the “Encryption” button on the second
unit for more than 0.5 seconds, but less than three seconds.
4. The new network password has now been saved to
the second unit. The password will not be lost, even
if the Adapters are unplugged from the wall.
Encryption
Reset

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Adding Another Adapter to the Network
1. If the default network password has been changed, a new Adapter
will have to load the new password before it can join the network.
2. Press the “Encryption” button on an encrypted unit for
more than 0.5 seconds, but less than three seconds.
3. Within two minutes, press the “Encryption” button on the new
unit for more than 0.5 seconds, but less than three seconds.
4. The new device has now been loaded with the network
password and added to the current powerline network.
Resetting to Factory Defaults
Using a pointed object, press and hold the “Reset” button for two
seconds to restore defaults. This procedure resets the network password
to the default out-of-box value.
Technical Support
You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com/support
or www.belkin.com.

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reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:
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Modifications
The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or
modifications to this device that are not expressly approved by
Belkin International, Inc., may void the user’s authority to operate
the equipment.
Europe – EU Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with the essential requirements of the R&TTE
Directive 1999/5/EC. The following test methods have been applied
in order to prove presumption of conformity with the essential
requirements of the R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC:
- EN60950-1:2001 A11:2004
Safety of Information Technology Equipment
FCC Statement
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES
FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
We, Belkin International, Inc., of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA
90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the products, F5D4074-S,
to which this declaration relates, comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation. The radiated output
power of this device is far below the FCC radio frequency exposure
limits. Nevertheless, the device shall be used in such a manner that
the potential for human contact during normal operation is minimized.
When connecting an external antenna to the device, the antenna shall
be placed in such a manner to minimize the potential for human contact
during normal operation. In order to avoid the possibility of exceeding
the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna
shall not be less than 20cm (8 inches) during normal operation.
Federal Communications Commission Notice
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television

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What is not covered by this warranty?
All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not
provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole
expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product
has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with.
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as flood, earthquake, lightning, war, vandalism, theft, normal-use wear
and tear, erosion, depletion, obsolescence, abuse, damage due to low
voltage disturbances (i.e. brownouts or sags), non-authorized program,
or system equipment modification or alteration.
How to get service.
To get service for your Belkin product you must take the following steps:
1. Contact Belkin International, Inc., at 501 W. Walnut St., Compton CA
90220, Attn: Customer Service, or call (800)-223-5546, within 15 days
of the Occurrence. Be prepared to provide the following information:
a. The part number of the Belkin product.
b. Where you purchased the product.
c. When you purchased the product.
d. Copy of original receipt.
Belkin International, Inc., Limited 1-Year
Product Warranty
What this warranty covers.
Belkin International, Inc. (“Belkin”) warrants to the original purchaser of
this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design,
assembly, material, or workmanship.
What the period of coverage is.
Belkin warrants the Belkin product for one year.
What will we do to correct problems?
Product Warranty.
Belkin will repair or replace, at its option, any defective product
free of charge (except for shipping charges for the product). Belkin
reserves the right to discontinue any of its products without notice,
and disclaims any limited warranty to repair or replace any such
discontinued products. In the event that Belkin is unable to repair or
replace the product (for example, because it has been discontinued),
Belkin will offer either a refund or a credit toward the purchase of
another product from Belkin.com in an amount equal to the purchase
price of the product as evidenced on the original purchase receipt as
discounted by its natural use.

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2. Your Belkin Customer Service Representative will then
instruct you on how to forward your receipt and Belkin
product and how to proceed with your claim.
Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs
of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne
solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that
it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin, Belkin may
designate, in its sole discretion, an equipment repair facility to inspect
and estimate the cost to repair such equipment. The cost, if any, of
shipping the equipment to and from such repair facility and of such
estimate shall be borne solely by the purchaser. Damaged equipment
must remain available for inspection until the claim is finalized. Whenever
claims are settled, Belkin reserves the right to be subrogated under any
existing insurance policies the purchaser may have.
How state law relates to the warranty.
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lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
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This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have
other rights, which may vary from state to state. Some states do not
allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental, consequential, or other
damages, so the above limitations may not apply to you.

© 2008 Belkin International, Inc. All rights reserved. All trade names are registered trademarks of respective
manufacturers listed. Windows is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in
the United States and/or other countries. Mac is a trademark of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. HomePlug is a trademark of the HomePlug Alliance, registered in the U.S. and other countries.

Installing and Setting Up the Adapter
Belkin Powerline AV Network Adapters allow you to extend your network over your home's existing wiring.
1. Plug the Adapters into power outlets;
one in the room
with your other network
equipment, and the other in aroom
where you
would like to have network
access. When the Adapters recognize
one another,
their "Powerline Link" lights
will glow.
Note: Use the included extension cord for
extra distance, but do not plug the Adapter
into a power strip; doing so may degrade
network performance.
2. Connect one of the Adapters to your
existing modem or router with a network
cable. Use asecond network cable to
connect the
other Adapter to a computer
or other network device such as a printer
or wireless access point.

3. [optional] To create your personal
unique security key, please use the One
touch Security button on the top of the
adapterlsJ. Refer to
the User Manual
[on CD-roml for detailed information on
changing the
security on your powerline
network.
Installation is complete. If step 3was not
done, you may add
more powerline adapters
to the network by plugging them in.

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If you have trouble setting up or installing your product, we have several technical
support options available
to you.
1. Visit our website www.belkin.com/networking where you can find:
a. Firmware/driver updates -update your product with the latest features.
b. Knowledge Base/Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) -find answers to common
networking questions.
2. Go to the troubleshooting section in your user manual for step-by-step guidance.
3. Call our FREE, 24-hour, 7-day-per-week technical support at: [phone].
IMPORTANT: In the unlikely event that any difficulty continues, please call us at the number above
for Return Merchandise Authorization
(RMA).
PLEASE DO NOT return the product to the store. Thank you. P34801
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