HomePlug AV User manual

HomePlug AV 200Mbps AC Pass-Through Ethernet Adaptor

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Contents
About the Product ..................................................................... 5
How Does It Work?.........................................................................................................................5
For Best Performance ....................................................................................................................6
Package Contents....................................................................................................... 7
Device Design............................................................................................................. 8
How to Use Simple Connect........................................................................................................10
Creating a HomePlug AV Network.........................................................................................11
Resetting the Private Network Name ...................................................................................14
Joining an Existing HomePlug AV Network...........................................................................15
Determining Connection Rate.....................................................................................................18
Getting Started........................................................................ 19
Plan Your etwork ................................................................................................... 20
ocal Network...............................................................................................................................20
Gaming Network ..........................................................................................................................20
Entertainment Network...............................................................................................................21
Media Network.............................................................................................................................21
Setup the HomePlug AVs.......................................................................................... 22
For Twin Pack................................................................................................................................22
For Single Pack .............................................................................................................................22
About HomePlug AV Utility ..................................................... 23
Requirements........................................................................................................... 23
Installation ............................................................................................................... 24
Opening HomePlug AV Utility................................................................................... 25
The User Interface .................................................................................................... 25
Home .............................................................................................................................................26
Private Network Name................................................................................................................27
ocal Private Network Name..................................................................................................28
Remote Private Network Name.............................................................................................28
Simulate Simple Connect Button ...........................................................................................29
Quality of Service .........................................................................................................................30
Devices ..........................................................................................................................................32

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Firmware Upgrade .......................................................................................................................33
Appendix ................................................................................. 35
Frequently Asked Questions..................................................................................... 35
Product Specification................................................................................................ 39
FCC Statement .......................................................................................................... 42

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About the Product
HomePlug AV is ready to use out of the box and does not require the installation of driver
software to work. It can be connected to computers, routers, gaming consoles, hubs,
IPTV set-top boxes, and other Ethernet devices regardless of operating system. The built-
in push button allows you to have a secure HomePlugAV network without a need to
connect your device to a computer for manual configuration. What’s more, this HomePlug
comes with an AC pass-through feature, allowing the same socket it is occupying to be
freed up for other devices. This AC pass-through comes with a low-pass filter, preventing
noise generating appliances such as vacuum cleaners and hair dryers from interfering
with your HomePlugAV Network.
How Does It Work?
HomePlug AV utilizes the existing electrical wiring in the house as a path to create a
secured network of computers and Ethernet devices. With a maximum data rate of up to
200 Mbps, HomePlug AV can reliably handle high requirement applications like
broadband Internet, high definition video streaming, and Voice over IP. HomePlug AV
converts digital signals to a complex analog signal that traverses along the electrical
wires. When receiving the analog signal, HomePlug AV converts the analog signal back to
digital. To make the signal secured, a 128-bit AES encryption is applied.
A HomePlug AV device can only communicate with other HomePlug AV devices that use
the same Private Network Name. The Private Network Name can be changed manually
using the HomePlug AV Utility software on a computer with a Windows operating system.
When you use the software, you have to manually type the Private Network Name for
the device. Another way to change the Private Network Name is to use the Simple
Connect button . Simple Connect automatically creates an encrypted Private Network
Name. It can also be used to reset the Private Network Name or to add a device into an
existing HomePlug AV network.

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Note:
Note:Note:
Note: HomePlug AV devices from the Twin Pack are already configured to use a common Private Network
Name unique for that pair and are ready to use. The HomePlug AV from a Single Pack, on the other hand,
uses a random Private Network Name. You still need to change its Private Network Name to allow it to
communicate with an existing HomePlug AV network.
When a HomePlug AV communicates with another device, the Powerline Activity ED
color will give you an idea about the connection rate: red means below 40 Mbps; amber
means 40 to 105 Mbps; and green means more than 105 Mbps.
For Best Performance
For best performance, connect HomePlug AV directly to a wall outlet. Avoid connecting it
to a power strip where other electrical devices are connected. Other devices create
electrical noise that may affect the performance of HomePlug AV.

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If any power-draining devices are being used, such as hair dryers or vacuum cleaners, try
plugging them into the built-in AC pass-through; it has an embedded low-pass filter to
prevent electrical noise from interfering on your Powerline network.
Package Contents
The package contains the following items:
• 1 HomePlug AV for Single Pack or 2 HomePlug AVs for Twin Pack
• 1 Ethernet cable for Single Pack or 2 Ethernet cables for Twin Pack
• Resource CD that contains the HomePlug AV Utility installer and the User Manual.
• Easy Start Guide

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Device Design
Note:
Note: Note:
Note: Above is an example of a UK plug-socket type. Plug-socket type and input voltage/frequency may
vary for different countries.

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StatusStatus
Status Description/ Function
Description/ FunctionDescription/ Function
Description/ Function
Off No power.
A Power
On • After Simple Connect is pressed for two
seconds, this ED will blink to confirm the button
press.
• When Simple Connect is pressed for at least 10
seconds, this ED will blink to confirm the Private
Network Name reset.
Off Device is not connected to a HomePlug AV network.
B Powerline Activity
On • This ED remains on when the device is part of a
HomePlug AV network.
• The ED colors represents the connection rate
within the HomePlug AV network whether it is
good (red), better (amber), or best (green).
• The ED flashes to indicate network activity.
Off An Ethernet device is not connected.
C Ethernet Activity On • An Ethernet device is connected.
• The ED flashes to indicate Ethernet activity.
D Simple Connect
Press to create or join a HomePlug AV network. It can also
be used to reset the Private Network Name to a random
key.
E Filtered AC Pass-through
Built-in AC Pass-through with Powerline Noise Filtering.
Frequency band 2MHz to 30MHz Filtering with >30dB
Insertion oss, prevents noise-generating appliances from
affecting your HomePlug AV performance.
NOTE: Only BS1363 Plug can be plugged into this
socket outlet.
F Reset to Factory Default
Press for 2 seconds to reset to the factory default settings.
When you reset to the factory default, all your
configuration changes will be removed.
G Push to Reset Circuit
Breaker
An automatically operated electrical switch designed to
protect your device from damage caused by overload or
short circuit. Push the button to resume normal operation
after overload or short circuit.
Current Rating: 8A Max
H Ethernet Port Accepts either cross or straight Ethernet cable.

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How to Use Simple Connect
Simple Connect provides a more convenient way of creating your HomePlug AV
network without the need to open the HomePlug AV Utility software from a computer.
The button has three main functions which includes:
• Creating a HomePlug AV Network
• Resetting the Private Network Name
• Joining an existing HomePlug AV Network
Simple
Connect
Button