Edimax HP-5102Wn User manual

HP-5102Wn
User Manual
12-2014 / v1.0

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CONTENTS
I. PRODUCT INFORMATION............................................................................................................. 1
I-1. Package Contents ......................................................................................................................1
I-2. Hardware ...................................................................................................................................2
I-3. LED Status ..................................................................................................................................3
I-4. Resetting the Powerline Adapter ..............................................................................................4
I-5. Safety Information.....................................................................................................................5
II. POWERLINE NETWORK................................................................................................................ 6
II-1. Installation .................................................................................................................................6
II-2. Leaving a Powerline Network ....................................................................................................8
II-3. WPS Setup .................................................................................................................................9
III. WI-FI CONFIGURATION .............................................................................................................. 10
III-1. Setup Wizard ..........................................................................................................................12
III-2. Device Configuration ..............................................................................................................13
III-3. WLAN Configuration...............................................................................................................14
III-4. Status Overview......................................................................................................................16
III-5. Management ..........................................................................................................................17
III-5-1. Account ............................................................................................................................18
III-5-2. DHCP Server .....................................................................................................................19
III-5-3. Factory Restore ................................................................................................................20
III-5-4. WLAN Radio Configuration ..............................................................................................21
IV. POWERLINE UTILITY SOFTWARE ................................................................................................ 23
IV-1. Using the Utility ......................................................................................................................24
IV-1-1. Main .................................................................................................................................24
IV-1-2. Diagnostics .......................................................................................................................26
IV-1-3. About................................................................................................................................27
V. APPENDIX ................................................................................................................................. 28
V-1. Windows XP.............................................................................................................................28
V-2. Windows Vista.........................................................................................................................29
V-3. Windows 7...............................................................................................................................30
V-4. Windows 8/8.1 .........................................................................................................................32
V-5. Mac OS.....................................................................................................................................36
V-6. Glossary ...................................................................................................................................38

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I. PRODUCT INFORMATION
I-1. Package Contents
Before you start using this product, please check if there is anything missing in
the package, and contact your dealer to claim the missing items(s):
HP-5102Wn
Ethernet Cable
CD-ROM
Quick Installation Guide

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I-2. Hardware
1
LEDs
See I-3. LED Status below.
2
Reset/Group
Button
Press for 10+ seconds to reset the HP-5102Wn Powerline
function (PLC utility settings) to factory defaults, and less
3 seconds to connect with another Powerline adapter.
Press for 5 - 8 seconds to leave an encrypted powerline
network group.
3
WPS Button
Press for 10+ seconds to reset the Wi-Fi functions (web
U.I. settings) to factory defaults and less than 2 seconds to
activate WPS (see II-3. WPS Setup).
4
Ethernet Port
Connect a computer or Ethernet device to the
HP-5102Wn.
5
On/Off Switch
Switch the HP-5102Wn on or off.

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I-3. LED Status
LED
Color
LED Status
Description
Power
Green
On
HP-5102Wn is on.
Flashing
Establishing Powerline
connection.
Off
HP-5102Wn is off.
PLC
Green
On
Powerline connection
detected.
Flashing
Powerline traffic: excellent
connection.
Off
No Powerline connection
detected.
Orange
Flashing
Powerline traffic: good
connection.
Red
Flashing
Powerline connection: bad
connection.
LAN
Green
On
LAN port connected.
Flashing
LAN activity (transferring or
receiving data).
Off
LAN port not connected.
Wi-Fi
Green
On
WPS is active.
Flashing
Wireless activity (transmitting
or receiving data).
Off
No wireless activity.

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I-4. Resetting the Powerline Adapter
If you experience a problem with your HP-5102Wn you can reset the device
back to its factory default settings.
To reset Powerline settings, press and hold the Reset/Group button for at
least 10 seconds. The power LED ( ) will display on when the HP-5102Wn is
ready (see LED Status).
To reset Wi-Fi settings, press and hold the WPS button for 10+ seconds.

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I-5. Safety Information
In order to ensure the safe operation of the device and its users, please read
and act in accordance with the following safety instructions.
1. The powerline adapter is designed for indoor use only; do not place the
powerline adapter outdoors.
2. Do not place the powerline adapter in or near hot/humid places, such as a
kitchen or bathroom.
3. Do not pull any connected cable with force; carefully disconnect it from the
powerline adapter.
5. The device contains small parts which are a danger to small children under
3 years old. Please keep the powerline adapter out of reach of children.
6. Do not place the powerline adapter on paper, cloth, or other flammable
materials. The powerline adapter will become hot during use.
7. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the powerline adapter. If you
experience problems with the powerline adapter, please contact your
dealer of purchase and ask for help.
8. The powerline adapter is an electrical device and as such, if it becomes wet
for any reason, do not attempt to touch it without switching the power
supply off. Contact an experienced electrical technician for further help.

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II. POWERLINE NETWORK
A minimum of two Powerline devices are required to establish
a Powerline network.
For best performance, plug Powerline adapters directly into
standard wall sockets. Avoid using multi-socket adapters.
It may be convenient to install and configure your Powerline
adapters in the same room, and then relocate the HP-5102Wn
to its preferred location after setup is complete.
II-1. Installation
1. Connect a Powerline adapter to your router via Ethernet cable and plug it
into a power socket. The power and LAN LEDs should display on.
2. Plug the HP-5102Wn into a power socket, and confirm the power LED is on.
3. The PLC LED on both Powerline adapters should indicate that a Powerline
connection is established. For the HP-5102Wn the PLC LED will display on
(see LED Status).

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4. If you want to create a private network, press the “Reset/Group” button on
each Powerline adapter for less than 3 seconds, within 2 minutes of each
other. The adapters will automatically group together and generate an
encrypted network.
5. To connect to your HP-5102Wn’s Wi-Fi, use a Wi-Fi device (e.g. computer,
tablet, smartphone) to search for a Wi-Fi network with the SSID
“EdimaxPLC_***” and connect to it. The password is displayed on the
product label.
Note: The last three characters of the SSID are unique
to your device. The full SSID & password is displayed
on the product label as shown below.
Note: Alternatively, you can use the WPS button as
described later in II-3. WPS Setup.

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6. You can also use an Ethernet cable to connect a computer or other device
to the HP-5102Wn using the Ethernet port on the underside of the product.
II-2. Leaving a Powerline Network
Press the “Reset/Group”button on the powerline adapter for 5–8 seconds to
leave a Powerline network that the HP-5102Wn is connected to. The
HP-5102Wn will be disconnected/ungrouped from its network and ready to
reconnect to any Powerline network.

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II-3. WPS Setup
If your wireless device supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) then you can use
this method to connect to the HP-5102Wn’s Wi-Fi after you have established
a Powerline connection.
1. Press the WPS button on the HP-5102Wn for less than 2 seconds to
activate WPS. The HP-5102Wn’s Wi-Fi LED will display on to indicate that
WPS is active.
2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button on your wireless device to
activate WPS. The devices will establish a connection.
Note: Please check the instructions for your
wireless device for how long you need to hold
down its WPS button to activate WPS.

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III. WI-FI CONFIGURATION
To make configurations to your HP-5102Wn (e.g. change the SSID & password)
you can use the product’s web-based control panel. To access the control
panel, follow the instructions below:
Note: By default, the HP-5102Wn is set to use a
dynamic IP address from your router. This means that
order to access the control panel as shown here using
the default IP address, the HP-5102Wn must be
disconnected from your router. If using a dynamic IP
or if you later set your powerline adapter to use a
static IP address –then you do not need to disconnect
the HP-5102Wn from your router to access the control
panel. In such cases, use the new IP address to access
control panel instead.
1. Connect your computer to the HP-5102Wn using Wi-Fi (Default SSID:
EdimaxPLC_*** see product label) or using an Ethernet cable as shown
below:
2.Change your computer’s IP address to 192.168.2.x where x = any number
between 3 and 254. Refer to the appendix if you need help.

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Note: If you later change your HP-5102Wn’s IP address
then please adjust this step to ensure your computer’s
IP address is in the same subnet.
3.Go to 192.168.2.2 in a web browser and you will arrive at the login screen,
as shown below. The default username is admin and the default password
is 1234.
Note: If you cannot access the control panel, please
unplug your HP-5102Wn and plug it back in, and try
again.

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III-1. Setup Wizard
Click “Start Setup Wizard” to set the SSID and password of the powerline
adapter.
Name (SSID)
Enter the network name(SSID) name for the
Wi-Fi network. The SSID can consist of any
combination of up to 32 alphanumeric
characters.
Password
Enter a password of 8 –63 characters for the
SSID.

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III-2. Device Configuration
Select “DHCP” for your powerline adapter to be assigned a dynamic IP address
from your router’s DHCP server, or select “Fixed IP” to manually specify a
static/fixed IP address for your powerline adapter. When using “DHCP” check
your router’s settings to find your powerline adapter’s IP address.
Fixed IP
IP Address
Specify a static IP address here. This IP
address will be assigned to your powerline
adapter and will replace the default IP
address.
Subnet Mask
Specify a subnet mask. The default value is
255.255.255.0
Note: If you assign a new IP address to your powerline
adapter, use this IP address in a web browser to access
the control panel, and ensure your computer’s IP
address is in the same subnet.

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III-3. WLAN Configuration
The powerline adapter provides three security/encryption options. When data is
encrypted, information transmitted wirelessly cannot be read by anyone who
does not know the correct encryption key. By default, WPA encryption is
enabled.
It’s essential to configure wireless security in order to prevent
unauthorised access to your network.
Select hard-to-guess passwords which include combinations of
numbers, letters and symbols, and change your password
regularly.

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Name (SSID)
Enter the network name (SSID) for the Wi-Fi
network. The SSID can consist of any
combination of up to 32 alphanumeric
characters.
Channel
Select a radio channel for your Wi-Fi or use
the auto setting. Selecting a less-crowded
channel can improve performance due to less
interference from other Wi-Fi devices. See
below for information about country-specific
restrictions.
Channels 1-11 approved for use in the United
States, Canada, Latin America, and Taiwan.
Channels 1-14 approved for use in Japan.
Channels 1-13 approved for use in other
countries.
Security Settings
Open
Authentication is disabled and no
password/key is required to connect to the
powerline adapter. Not recommended.
WEP
WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a
basic encryption type. Enter a security
key. For a higher level of security
consider using WPA encryption below.
WPA
WPA is a secure wireless encryption
type with strong data protection and
user authentication, utilizing 128-bit
encryption keys. Select from WPA,
WPA2 or both. WPA2 is safer than WPA
only, but not supported by all wireless
clients. Selecting both will use WPA2
where supported by clients. Please
make sure your wireless client supports
your selection. Enter your security key.

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III-4. Status Overview
Displays the current firmware version and the MAC address of any wireless
clients which are connected to the powerline adapter.

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III-5. Management
The sub-menu provides access to various management settings: