Comtrend Corporation PowerGrid 9141s-PoE User manual

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Quick Installation Guide
PG-9141s-PoE
Powerline Ethernet Adapter
with Power over Ethernet
Copyright © 2014

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Introduction
NOTE: An additional PowerGrid 9141s or 9141s-PoE unit and Ethernet cable are
required for each additional device (e.g. PC, Camera, Access Point) you
wish to connect to the network, with a minimum of 2 units required for
setup.
A. Initial Setup
NOTE: This guide assumes that a PowerGrid 9141s will be the primary connection
to the modem/router and a PowerGrid 9141s-PoE will be used within the
network to connect to a PoE-capable device (e.g. Camera, Access Point, IP
Phone).
1. Ensure that your modem or router is powered on.
2. Plug a PowerGrid 9141s unit into the power outlet closest to the modem/router.
The POWER LED will blink GREEN.
3. Connect the PowerGrid 9141s unit to the LAN port of the modem/router with an
Ethernet (RJ-45) cable. Wait 10 seconds for the PowerGrid’s Ethernet LED and
Power LED to light up GREEN indicating a stable connection.

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B. Device Connection
These steps show how to connect a PowerGrid 9141s-PoE to a network device.
Below we use a PoE camera as a network device.
1. Plug a PowerGrid 9141s-PoE unit into the power outlet closest to the
PoE(IEEE 802.3af compliant) camera or other device.The Power LED on the
PowerGrid 9141s-PoE should light up GREEN.
2. Connect the PowerGrid 9141s-PoE to the camera with an Ethernet cable. The
Ethernet and PoE LEDs on the PowerGrid 9141s-PoE should light up GREEN.
3. The STATUS LED on the PowerGrid 9141s-PoE (s) should now be RED,GREEN or
ORANGE.
4. If the STATUS LED is not GREEN, press the “Config”button on each of the two
PowerGrid 9141s and 9141s-PoE devices for 2-5 seconds. Upon successful
connection of the PowerGrid 9141s-PoE, the STATUS LED will light up Green.
5. If the connection process is not successful, please refer to the trouble shooting
steps in section D.
C. Adding a New Device
Follow steps 1-4 in Part B to add additional PowerGrid 9141s-PoE devices to the
network. Press the “Config” button on the new device and one other PowerGrid
device in the network so they can pair and transmit data successfully.

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D. Troubleshooting
The following information should help you diagnose basic setup or installation
problems.
1) POWER LED BLINKS AND OTHER LEDs are OFF: The POWER LED blinks and
other LED lights switch off when PowerGrid 9141s-PoE(s) unit enters power saving
mode. This occurs 30 seconds after the Ethernet connection is lost (see below).
2) ETHERNET LED is OFF: If the Ethernet LED fails to light up, check that the LAN
port of the PowerGrid unit is connected firmly to the LAN port of the other device. To
check the condition of the Ethernet cable, use another cable to test the same
connection.
3)STATUS LED is OFF: Plug both PowerGrid units that you’re attempting to pair into
power outlets that are within the same room; both PowerGrid devices should have an
Ethernet cable connected to their respective devices (e.g. PC, Router, Set Top Box,
camera, etc…). After 10 seconds (approx, until all the LEDs of the device blink), the
STATUS LED should light up GREEN. If not, press the “Config”button on each for
2-5 seconds and let go.
4) PoE LED is OFF: If the PoE LED fails to light up, check that the LAN port of the
PowerGrid unit is connected firmly to the LAN port of the PoE device. Also, the PoE
capable device needs to support the 802.3af standard and not other proprietary
standards.
*If you have tried all of the above and are still experiencing problems, you can reset
both devices (PG-9141s & PG-9141s-PoE) to factory default by using a pin to push in
the “Reset”button for 11 seconds (until all the LEDs of the device blink).
PG-9141s-PoE PG-9141s
STATUS
ETHERNET
POWER
PoE

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SURGE PROTECTED POWER STRIPS: Avoid plugging
PowerGrid units into power strips with surge protection as
this will reduce network speed and may even prevent
their use.
FOR MORE HELP: If you have further questions or require personal assistance,
please contact your equipment supplier or service provider.
NOTE: RJ45 PIN assignments for the PG-9141s-PoE.
RJ45 PINS
10/100 Mixed DC
& Data (mode A)
RJ45 PINS
10/100 Mixed DC
& Data (mode A)
Pin 1
Rx + / DC +
Pin 5
unused
Pin 2
Rx- / DC +
Pin 6
Tx - / DC -
Pin 3
Tx + / DC -
Pin 7
unused
Pin 4
unused
Pin 8
unused

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