Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 User manual

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Gigaset
Gigaset HomePlug AV 200
Issued by
Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG
Schlavenhorst 66
D-46395 Bocholt
© Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG 2007
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Rights of modification reserved.
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Contents
The Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Local Network with the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PC – PC Communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Connecting PCs to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Establishing a Connection for Internet Television (IPTV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Security in the Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Installation Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Pack Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Operating Displays and Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Front Side . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Underside . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting Devices to the LAN Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Connecting to the Mains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Display of connection quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Synchronising Two Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Extending the Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Resetting the Network ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Updating the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Problem Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Authorisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Service (Customer Care) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Guarantee Certificate United Kingdom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Guarantee Certificate Ireland . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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The Gigaset HomePlug AV 200
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The Gigaset HomePlug AV 200
The Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 is a network adapter that offers high-speed data
communication reliably and cost-effectively via the existing mains supply. It can be
used at home or also in small offices, thus eliminating the laying of network cables
throughout the house or office.
Following installation of the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200, the mains supply behaves like
a traditional, local Ethernet network (LAN) for PCs. You can extend your network
without additional wiring as the device does not require external electronic
components.
Features
The Gigaset HomePlug AV 200:
uEnables connections from PC to PC or from PC to other devices with an Ethernet
connection in a local network via the standard mains supply.
uAllows shared use of broadband Internet access, for example via an ADSL router.
uAllows shared use of multimedia data transmission such as voice, data, audio and
video.
uEliminates the need for long network cables traversing your home or office.
uOffers a cost-effective and reliable solution for high-speed data communication for
the private sphere as well as for smaller companies.

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Local Network with the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200
The Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 offers numerous possibilities for setting up a local
network in your home or office. The basis for this network is the package you purchased
with two devices, which you can use, for example, for the following configurations:
uPC – PC communication
uConnecting PCs to the Internet
uEstablishing a connection for Internet television (IPTV)
Further details are available from the following explanations:
PC – PC Communication
You can use the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 to set up a local network. All PCs in this
network can communicate with one another and share the following elements:
uFiles and applications as well as
uPeripherals and printers
In a wired local area network, the PCs normally communicate via an Ethernet cable. The
Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 allows you to use the existing mains supply instead of
Ethernet cables. This is then referred to as a Powerline network. The PCs have to be
equipped with a network port (Ethernet). New PCs generally have this port. You will
need to install an Ethernet network adapter in the case of older PCs. The PC and the
Ethernet LAN port on the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 are connected using the supplied
Ethernet cable (CAT5). You can obtain additional Ethernet cables from any specialist
retail store.
The Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 supports transmission rates of up to 200 Mbps. Please
note that performance may be restricted by various circumstances. For example, the
connected devices share the capacity of the network so that the actual data
transmission rate is dependent on the number of connected devices and the volume of
data traffic.
Mains
HomePlug AV 200

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The scope of supply of the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 includes two devices. Both
devices are preconfigured such that no other settings are required for operating the
network.
Connecting PCs to the Internet
The Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 allows all connected PCs to access the Internet via your
ADSL routers or your modem even if a connection via LAN cable or wireless connection
is difficult or not possible.
In this configuration, a Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 connects a LAN port of the ADSL
router to the Powerline network while the other Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 connects
the PC to the Powerline network.
Mains
HomePlug AV 200 ADSL Router

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Establishing a Connection for Internet Television (IPTV)
IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) is the upcoming technology on the market for home
entertainment. The television or IPTV set-top box must be connected to your broadband
for this purpose. There is often no DSL connection in the room in which the television is
located. This means that cabling would be necessary in order to bring Internet television
to your television. However, the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 allows you to set up this
connection via the mains supply.
In this configuration, a Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 connects a LAN port of the ADSL
router to the Powerline network while the other Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 connects
the IPTV set-top box to the Powerline network.
Security in the Network
The Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 network has predefined security settings in order to
protect your network from unauthorised access. The following settings guarantee the
security of your network:
uIndividual network ID:
A Powerline network is defined by an identical network ID (name of network) for all
components. All devices with this network ID are part of the same Powerline
network. All adapters are preconfigured in an operational state ex works.
uDynamic encryption:
The devices use 128-bit AES encryption. The key itself is changed several times every
minute.
Your Powerline network is protected by very effective security settings without you
having to make any settings yourself.
IPTV Set-Top Box

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Installation Procedure
Make sure that each of the devices you want to connect to the
Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 has a free Ethernet LAN port.
You may need to install an external Ethernet network adapter in the case of older PCs.
This is described in the user guide for the product.
Configuration with two devices
Two or more Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 allow you to use the following applications:
uSimple and secure high-speed networking of PCs and other devices with Ethernet
connection.
uShared use of broadband Internet access (e. g. via ADSL router).
uMultimedia applications such as Internet TV (IPTV), video/audio streaming, visual
telephone.
This is how you set up a Powerline network:
ìEstablish the desired connections with the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 (see Section
"Connecting the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200" on page 9).
The Powerline network is ready to use immediately. No further configuration is needed.
Extended configuration
To set up a larger network with more than two Gigaset HomePlug AV 200, you have to:
ìEstablish the desired connections with the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 (p. 9).
For information on extending the Powerline Network, s. S. 11.

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Installation
Pack Contents
Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 Duo:
uTwo Gigaset HomePlug AV 200
uTwo LAN cables (CAT-5)
uTwo adapters for EU sockets
uA quick reference guide
uA detailed user guide (CD-ROM)
Gigaset HomePlug AV 200:
uOne Gigaset HomePlug AV 200
uOne LAN cable (CAT-5)
uOne adapter for EU sockets
uA quick reference guide
uA detailed user guide (CD-ROM)
System Requirements
To operate a Powerline network, the devices that are to be connected to the
Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 must have an Ethernet LAN port.
Operating Displays and Connections
Front Side

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LED
The LEDs on the front of the device indicate the operating status of the device.
Underside
The following elements can be found on the underside of the
Gigaset HomePlug AV 200:
LED Display Status
Power
On The device is connected to the mains and is operational.
Off The device is not connected to the mains.
Flashing Firmware update or synchronisation active.
Link
Off No Powerline connection available.
Green Excellent connection, multiple HDTV transmission
possible.
Yellow Good connection, multiple HDTV transmission cannot be
guaranteed.
Red Electrical faults are impairing the connection:
HDTV cannot be guaranteed.
Flashing Data being transferred.
LAN
On A device is connected to the LAN port.
Off No device is connected to the LAN port.
Flashing Data is being transmitted over LAN.
Element Description
LAN Jack with automatic recognition of the transmission rate (RJ-
45).
Synchronisation key Key for synchronising the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200.
LAN port
Synchronisation key
Adapter for EU-sockets

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Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 Connections
The Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 can be connected to any required socket in your home
or office. The following requirements must be fulfilled however.
uOperate the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 only indoors within a temperature range of
+0 to +40 °C. Do not position the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 near sources of heat.
Make sure that the air openings on the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 for ventilation are
not blocked. High temperatures can damage the device.
uYou will need a 100 to 240 V power outlet for connecting the
Gigaset HomePlug AV 200. Operation may be impaired in the case of multi-outlet
power strips, especially master/slave setups.
uLay the cables so that nobody can trip over them.
Connecting the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200
To connect PCs to your Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 check first to make sure there is an
Ethernet LAN port on these PCs. If this is not the case, you can connect an Ethernet
network adapter to the PC. Refer to the user guide for your adapter for further
information. More recent PCs and notebooks must have an integrated network adapter.
Connecting Devices to the LAN Port
ìConnect the LAN port on the underside of the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 with the
Ethernet LAN port of the device that you want to connect, for example the PC, the
ADSL router or the IPTV set-top box.
To do this, use an Ethernet cable with RJ-45 jacks (CAT-5). Use the Ethernet cable
provided.
The LAN socket can set the transmission speed automatically to 10 Mbps Ethernet or
100 Mbps Fast Ethernet and the transmission mode to half duplex or full duplex
depending on the configuration of the network adapter on your PC. Further technical
information about this can be found on page 13.
LAN cable