Huawei PT500 User manual

PT500 500Mbps Powerline Adapter
User Guide

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PT500 500Mbps Powerline Adapter
V100R001
User Guide
202593_04
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Contents
1About PT500 .........................................................1
2PT500 Installation .................................................4
3Advanced Configuration ......................................6
4Tab Pages on the PCU User Interface................12
5FAQs ...................................................................16
6Technical Specifications ....................................18

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1About PT500
Functions
The state of the art, plug and play PT500 power line adapter enables fast communication
on your existing home power line network without extra routing. With the PT500, the
power line serves as a network cable and the power socket serves as a network adapter.
You can connect to your network directly by connecting the PT500 to a power socket. The
PT500 is sleek and convenient, and can transmit data to a 300-meter distance at a rate of
200 Mbit/s on the power line network.
Figure 1-1 shows home network setup using the PT500.
Figure 1-1 Home network setup using the PT500
Description:
1 PT500 2 Internet
3 Router 4 Set-top box (STB)
Pictures shown in this document are only for your reference.

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Buttons
Figure 1-2 shows the buttons on the PT500 shell.
Figure 1-2 Buttons on the PT500 shell
Table 1-1 describes the buttons on the PT500.
Table 1-1 Buttons on the PT500
Button Description
Pair Button Connects the PT500 to a safety network or restores the PT500
to its default settings.
Press and hold the Pair button on a PT500 (no more than 4
seconds), and repeat the operation on the other PT500 within
2 minutes. The two adapters are then connected and a LAN is
set up. After paired successfully, the two PT500 can be
plugged in or out at any time and you don’t need to pair them
again.
The PT500 is restored to its default settings when you push
and hold the Reset button for 8 seconds in running mode.
AC power plug Can be plugged into a power socket.
Network Port Connects the PT500 to a network device.

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Indicators
Figure 1-3 shows the indicators on the PT500 panel.
Figure 1-3 Indicators on the PT500 panel
Table 1-2 describes the indicators on the PT500 panel.
Table 1-2 Indicators on the PT500 panel
Indicator
Status
Description
PWR Steady on The PT500 is running.
Flicker The PT500 is running in energy saving mode.
Off The PT500 is powered off.
LAN Steady on The PT500 is connected to the network.
Off The PT500 is not connected to the network or is running in
energy saving mode.
PLC Steady on The PT500 is connected to a device of the same type.
Blinks The PT500 is searching for a network.
Off The PT500 is not connected to the network or is running in
energy saving mode.

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2PT500 Installation
Network cables and power line adapters are required if you want to use power lines to
connect terminal devices to a LAN.
Connecting the Hardw are
Figure 2-1 shows how to use the power line adapter to set up a network.
Figure 2-1 Using the power line adapter to set up a network
1. Use a network cable to connect a PT500 and network device, such as a
gateway.
2. Connect the PT500 to a power socket. The PWR indicator turns steady on.
3. Use another network cable to connect the other PT500 and an STB or other
terminal devices.
Connect the second PT500 to another power socket. The PWR indicator turns
steady on.
One PT500 is required to add each terminal device to the network.
Number of required PT500 adapters = Number of terminal devices + 1

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Setting up a Netw ork Quickly
The PT500 supports the 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). You can use the
Pair button to quickly set up a network with multiple PT500 adapters to ensure secure
data transmission.
To quickly set up a network with multiple PT500 adapters:
1. Press and hold the Pair button on a PT500 no more than 4 seconds, and then
release it.
The PWR indicator starts to blink.
2. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the Pair button on the other PT500 for 4
seconds, and then release it.
The PWR indicator starts to blink.
3. View the indicator status. When all indicators turn off and then steady on, a LAN
is then set up.
4. Press and hold the Pair button on a PT500 not connected to the LAN for 4
seconds, and then release it. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the Pair button
on any PT500 already connected to the LAN, and then release it.
The indicators on the newly connected PT500 turn off and then steady on. The
PT500 automatically restarts and is connected to the network.
A home network supports a maximum of eight PT500 adapters.
If the PLC indicator didn't blink after you press the Pair button, then please
plug the PT500 into the socket again and repeat this operation until the
indicator blinks.
If the pairing process fail for several attempts, press and hold PT500's PAIR
button more than 8 seconds until the PWR indicator turns off and then
release it. When the PWR indicator lights up again, repeat the pairing
process.

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3Advanced Configuration
The PCU（PT500 Configuration Utility）software is used to manage the power line
adapters. This software can scan and manage all devices on a private network and
display information about devices with the same network membership key. You can go to
http://consumer.huawei.com/en to download the product configuration software.
The PCU software is required only when you use the advanced PT500
applications.
Configuring a Private Network
To implement power line communication, connect at least one pair of PT500 adapters. A
power line network can be divided by network names. Each PT500 powerline adapter is
preset with a network name. PT500 powerline adapters with the same network name can
connect to each other in the same power line network. If multiple PT500 powerline
adapters are in the power line network, you can create a private network by changing the
PT500 network names. This also improves data transmission security.
After you connect them using network cables and making sure there is at least a PC in
your network, install the PT500 configuration utility (PCU) software to configure your
private network, such as home network or working network.
Figure 3-1 shows PT500’s network.
Figure 3-1 PT500’s network

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To configure your private network:
1. Check that the PWR indicator on the PT500 is steady on.
2. Install PCU software.
Please run PCU software in Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7.
3. After the setup is complete, running the PT500 Configuration Utility software
, the PT500 Configuration Utility window is displayed, as shown in
Figure 3-2:
Figure 3-2 PT500 Configuration Utility window

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4. Click a device (such as 500Mbps Powerline Adapter) to configure the device,
as shown in Figure 3-3.
Figure 3-3 Search results
1) On the Main tab page, click Connect.

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The system displays the information about all devices on the LAN, such
as the device name, model, and software version in the Remote Device
area.
2) Click Device 2.
Click Enter Password to enter device’s password.
5. Display the Network Name tab page to configure the network shown in Figure
3-4.
Figure 3-4 Network Name tab page
1) Enter a name for the private network in the Network Name text box.
2) Click Set All Devices.
All devices will restart to set up a private LAN with all device passwords
registered to the local device.
You can click Default Public Network Name to retrieve a default network
name, and then click Set All Devices to release the private LAN to set up a
public LAN.

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Update the PT500 Firmware
1) On the Main tab page, click Upgrade Firmware.
The Enter PIB & NVM files dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 3-5.
Figure 3-5 Enter PIB & NVM files dialog box
2) In the Enter PIB & NVM files dialog box, click Browse to specify the path
for storing the PIB and N VM.
3) Click OK.
The files are loaded.
You can download the latest update files from the technical support Web site:
http://www.huaweidevice.com.
Restoring Default Settings
Be careful all self-defined data will be lost when you use this function.

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To restore the PT500 to its default settings, press and hold the Pair button for 6 seconds
after it is powered on.

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4Tab Pages on the PCU User Interface
For more information about the PCU software functions, please refer to the following
details.
Main Tab Page
Main Tab Page includes two areas. The Local Device area shows the information of
device which connects your current PC and the Remote Device area show the
information of other device which in your network.
Figure 4-1 shows the Main tab page.
Figure 4-1 Main tab page
Table 4-1 describes the buttons on the Main tab page.
Table 4-1 Buttons on the Main tab page
Button Description
Connect Connect to the specified remote device.
Upgrade Firmware Upgrade the firmware.
Reboot Restart a specified device.
Restore Default Restore a specified device to default settings.
Rename Rename a specified device.

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Enter Password Set password for a specified device. When you manage a
remote power line adapter through the PCU software, you
must match the password first.
Add New Device Add a device.
Netw ork Name Tab Page
Figure 4-2 shows the Network Name tab page.
Figure 4-2 Privacy tab page
To rename a private network, display the Network Name tab page on the PCU, enter a
new name in the Network Name text box, and click Set All Devices. All devices will
restart to set up a private L AN.
Diagnostics Tab Page
Figure 4-3 shows the Diagnostics tab page.
Figure 4-3 Diagnostics tab page

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The Diagnostics tab page displays the information about the system and remote
devices.
The System Information area displays the system information.
The Remote Device History area displays the remote device information.
About Tab Page
Figure 4-4 shows the About tab page.
Figure 4-4 About tab page

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The About tab page displays the PCU software information, such as the version and
release date.