LevelOne PLI-3021 User manual

LevelOne
User Manual
PLI-3021
200Mbps Powerline Adapter
Ver. 1.0

Table of Contents
Chapter 1 – Introduction................................................................................................................. 2
1.1 Overview........................................................................................................................... 2
1.2 Specification ..................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Casing Details................................................................................................................... 3
1.4 Package Contents.............................................................................................................. 5
1.5 System Requirements........................................................................................................ 5
Chapter 2 – Installation & Uninstallation....................................................................................... 6
2.1 Installing Powerline Device.............................................................................................. 6
2.2 Installation of Powerline Utility........................................................................................ 7
2.3 Uninstallation of Configuration Utility........................................................................... 14
3.1 Main Tab......................................................................................................................... 15
3.2 Privacy Screen ................................................................................................................ 20
3.3 Diagnostics Screen.......................................................................................................... 21
3.4 About Screen................................................................................................................... 22
Chapter 4 – Individual HomePlug AV Network Stup(Optional................................................... 23
4.1 Creating a new individual HomePlug AV(networkAB)................................................. 23
4.2 Adding Bridge C to existing Network AB (Network ABC)........................................... 24
4.3 Removing Bridge B from Bridge A & C Network and join with Bridge D & E (Network
BDE) ..................................................................................................................................... 25
4.4 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 26

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Safety
FCC
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 Class B of the FCC
Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
CE
This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following regulations: CE
Mark, 89/336/EEC
RoHS
This product is RoHS compliant.

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Chapter 1 – Introduction
1.1 Overview
The LevelOne PLI-3021 operates on HomePlug AV standard, providing up to 200Mbps data
speed over the existing household power supply. This Product is cost-effective, easy to create a
home network without spending time and money to run expensive CAT5 cabling. Powerline
Device is the best solution for no-new-wire networking in the house or office.
1.2 Specification
Computer Interface IEEE802.3; IEEE802.3u
Standards HomePlug AV
Network Interface One RJ-45 (10/100Base-T Ethernet) support 200Mbps Power
Line Port
Security 128-bit AES Link Encryption with Key Management
Software Utility for Microsoft Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP, and 32-bit Vista,
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Data Transfer Rate 200 Mbps over Powerline and 10/100Mbps over Ethernet
Modulation Schemes OFDM Symbol Modulation on Line synchronization
1024/256/64/16/8 - QAM, QPSK, BPSK, ROBO Carrier Modulation
Frequency Band 2 ~ 28 MHz
Additional Protocols Mix of TDMA and CSMA/CA channel access scheme; CO device
generates a periodic beacon carrier for channel access scheme
Operation Range Estimated range of 300m in wall power lines
Cabling 100Base-T Cat. 5e or above UTP cable
Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature -20°C to 70°C
Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Power Input 100 ~ 240V @ 50/60Hz Internal
Housing Plastic (99mm x 73mm x 34mm)
Software Utility Device Detect/Diagnostic, NEK Password Setup for Local and
Remote Device Windows 2000, ME, NT, XP, or Vista, 7 for Initial
Setup
LED PL – Link/Act; Traffic–Link/Act; ETH – Link/Act
Certifications HomePlug AV PowerLine Specification
FCC Class B / CE Mark / HomePlug Certification

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1.3 Casing Details
The front casing contains 3 status lights: Power, PLC Link, and Ethernet Link.
(INSERT FINAL CASING DESIGN)
Status Lights
Power
On: This HomePlug Ethernet Bridge is receiving electrical power
Off: Power off
PLC Link
The PLC (Powerline) Link light will indicate the overall speed of your network with 3
colors:
Red: Minimum connection indicates weak signal and slower network speed: less than
50Mbps
Orange: Normal signal with standard network speed: 50-100Mbps
Green: Excellent signal with optimal network speed: 100Mbps+
Off: No activity. This HomePlug Ethernet Bridge is not connected
Ethernet Link
Solid Green: 10/100 Mbps port linked
Blinking: 10/100 Mbps port transmitting or receiving
Off: Ethernet Link not active
Bottom Casing
Power Light
PLC Link LightEthernet Link Light

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The bottom casing contains a recessed Reset Button, a Security Button, and an Ethernet
Port.
(INSERT FINAL CASING DESIGN)
Buttons
Security
This button is designed to generate an individual HomePlug AV network group under
multiple nodes environment. Please refer to the optional Individual HomePlug AV
Network Setup section below for more details.
Reset
This button is used to clear ALL data and restoreALL settings to the factory default
values.
Note: The HomePlugAV Ethernet Bridge must be plugged in to restore it to factory
defaults. Using a small object like a paper clip, depress and hold the Reset button until
the status lights begin to flash. The Reset button will need to be depressed for about 10
to 15 seconds for the reset to occur.
LED Indicators
The Powerline Ethernet Adaptor has three LEDs indicator:
Turn on when connected to AC power supply.
Turn on when detected and connected with another HomePlug adaptor
within the network.
Turn on
when connected to the Ethernet card of the computer or
Ethernet Hub / Switch.
Ethernet Port
Reset Button
Security Button

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1.4 Package Contents
Make sure that you have the following items:
- PLI-3021
- RJ-45 Ethernet LAN cable
- Quick Installation Guide
- CD User Manual / QIG/Utility
1.5 System Requirements
- Powerline Ethernet Adaptor can support any Operation System. But the Powerline Utility can
only support Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7.
- Pentium III 300 MHz or above
- Powerline device
- AC power outlet

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Chapter 2 – Installation & Uninstallation
Connection of Powerline Ethernet Adapter
2.1 Installing Powerline Device
1. If you have the SINGLE PACKAGE of Powerline,Connect the supplied RJ45 Ethernet cable
from your PC's Ethernet port to the Powerline Ethernet Adapter's LAN Ports or connect the
supplied RJ45 Ethernet cable from your xDSL/Cable Modem's Ethernet port to the Powerline
Ethernet Adapter's LAN Ports.
2. If you have the TWIN PACKAGE of Powerline, connect the supplied RJ45 Ethernet cable
from your PC's Ethernet port to the Powerline Ethernet Adapter's LAN Ports and connect the
supplied RJ45 Ethernet cable from your xDSL/Cable Modem's Ethernet port to the Powerline
Ethernet Adapter's LAN Ports.
3. Connect the Powerline Ethernet Adapter to your wall-mounted power outlet.
4. Check if the PLC LED of Powerline Ethernet Adapter is ON, the Powerline Ethernet Adapter
is connected and suitable for Internet Connections.
5. Check if the PLC LED is OFF, the Powerline Ethernet Adapter isn’t connected and suitable
for Internet Connections. Please follow next step to have it connected and suitable for
Internet Connections.
Ethernet Cable (RJ-45)
Powerline
Room 1 Room 2
ADSL / Cable Modem
PC
Notebook
Internet

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2.2 Installation of Powerline Utility
The Configuration Utility enables the users to identify HomePlug devices on the Powerline
network; measures data rate performance, ensures privacy and performs diagnostics by setting
user defined secure Powerline networks.
Users are requested to verify that no other Encryption Management Utilities are installed prior to
the installation of this utility. Other utilities should be uninstalled before installing this utility.
1. In order to install, insert Configuration Utility CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.
The program shall run automatically. Alternatively this can also be done manually by double
clicking the autorun.exe file on the CD.
2. For Windows 7 / Vista User only, for Security reasons Windows 7 / Vista requires the
installer program to have administrator privileges so the new policy called " User Account
Control " has been introduced in Windows 7 / Vista. If UAC is enabled Windows pops up a
window " User Account Control " Windows need your permission to continue. User needs
to click " Yes / Allow " to continue.
3. Please click “ Utility” button to continue.

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4. Click “Setup” button to continue.
5. Click “Next”button to continue.