Belkin F5D4078 User manual

Play POWERLINE HD NETWORKING ADAPTER
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F5D4078 8820ea00814
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
2 Installing and Setting Up the Adapters..................... 5
3 Configuration .......................................... 7
4 Information ........................................... 10
1 Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Features ..................................................2
Product Specifications ......................................3
System Requirements ......................................4
Package Contents ......................................... 4

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Thank you for purchasing the Play Powerline HD 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 Play Powerline HD
Networking Adapter is interoperable with the HomePlug®AV Powerline standard, but provides up to 1000Mbps* bandwidth over
home AC wiring. This is five times faster than the current HomePlug standard. 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.
These adapters also use xtendnet™ technology to ensure the most
robust powerline network in the market. Each additional Belkin Play
Powerline HD or Surf Powerline Adapter that is plugged in is capable of
repeating the data signal for maximum coverage of your home.
The installation of the Adapter only requires that a 10/100/1000Mbps
Ethernet port is available on your device. This makes the Play Powerline
HD 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 Play Powerline HD Networking Adapter provides the best solution
for no-new-wires home networking. With easy plug-and-play installation,
and the reliability of HomePlug, the Play Powerline HD Networking
Adapter is the best solution for high-speed networking.

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Features
• Up to 1000Mbps* bandwidth over standard home power lines
• HomePlug signal easily passes through circuit breaker
• 128-bit AES encryption ensures data security
• Encryption completed by hardware, without sacrifice of bandwidth
• Uses IEEE 802.3 computer interface
• Plug-and-play installation
• xtendnet™ feature for a robust powerline network
• HomePlug AV-compliant
• Coexistence with HomePlug 1.0 and 1.0 Turbo networks

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Product Specifications
Computer Interface: IEEE 802.3/802.3u
Operating Temperature: 32–95 degrees F (0–35 degrees C)
Storage Temperature: -4–176 degrees F (-20–80 degrees C)
Humidity: Max. 5%–90% (non-condensing)
*The standard transmission rate—1000Mbps—is the physical data rate.
Actual data throughput will be lower.

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System Requirements
• At least 2 HomePlug AV-compatible devices
• AvailableEthernetportoneachcomputerornetworkdevice
• Availablepoweroutlet
• Standardhomepowerlinewiring
• CD-ROMdrive
Package Contents
• Play Powerline HD Networking Adapter(s)
• HomePlug User Manual (on CD)
• CD-ROM
• RJ45 Ethernet Cable(s)
Power LED
Solid Blue Powered on
Off Power off
Blinking Blue Encryption setting up
Solid Blue Encryption setup successful
Double Flash Fail in encryption
Powerline Link LED
Color Blue Link rate excellent: greater than
200Mbps
Color Amber Link rate low: less than 200Mbps
Off No activity
Ethernet Link LED
Solid Blue 10/100/1000Mbps port linked
Blinking Blue Data transmitting or receiving
Off No Ethernet link

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INSTALLING AND SETTING UP THE ADAPTERS
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Overview
Installation of the Play Powerline HD 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
1. Plug your network cable into the device’s RJ45 network adapter
port.
2. Plug the other end of your network cable into the RJ45 port located
at 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
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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 1
second, but less than three seconds.
3. Within two minutes, press the “Encryption” button on the second
unit for more than 1 second, 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.

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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 1
second, but less than three seconds.
3. Within two minutes, press the “Encryption” button on the new unit
for more than 1 second, 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 one
second to restore defaults. This procedure resets the network password
to the default out-of-box value.

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Free Tech Support* *National call rates may apply www.belkin.com
You can find additional support information on our website www.belkin.
com through the tech-support area. If you want to contact technical
support by phone, please call the number you need from this list*.
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FCC Statement
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency
energy. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that
to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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.
We, Belkin International, Inc., of 12045 East Waterfront Drive, Playa
Vista, CA 90094, declare under our sole responsibility that the device,
F5D4078v1,
to which this declaration relates, complies 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.

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For information on product disposal please refer to
http://environmental.belkin.com
European Compliance Statement:
Belkin International hereby declares that this F5D4078 Broadband
Powerline Adapter is in compliance with the essential requirements
and other relevant provisions of EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and the
Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC. Conformity was assessed using a
Technical Construction File reviewed by EU Notified Body 1856, TÜV
Rheinland EPS, BV.
A copy of the European Union CE marking “Declaration of Conformity”
may be obtained at the website: www.belkin.com/doc
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Belkin International, Inc., Limited 2-Year Product Warranty
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.
The Belkin Product Warranty does not protect against acts of God such
as flood, lightning, earthquake, 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 Limited using the details provided on page 8.
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.
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 two years.
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).

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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.
THIS WARRANTY CONTAINS THE SOLE WARRANTY OF BELKIN.
THERE ARE NO OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESSED OR, EXCEPT AS
REQUIRED BY LAW, IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTY
OR CONDITION OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, AND SUCH IMPLIED WARRANTIES, IF ANY,
ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE TERM OF THIS WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty
lasts, so the above limitations may not apply to you.
IN NO EVENT SHALL BELKIN BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL,
DIRECT, INDIRECT, CONSEQUENTIAL OR MULTIPLE DAMAGES SUCH
AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST BUSINESS OR PROFITS ARISING
OUT OF THE SALE OR USE OF ANY BELKIN PRODUCT, EVEN IF
ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
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.

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