MSI MEGA ePower Series User manual

MEGA ePower 200AV
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MEGA ePower Series
Powerline Network
Instant Network for Internet Access…and More!
Solution for SOHO, SMALL OFFICE AND HOME OFFICE
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MEGA ePower 200 AV Ethernet Bridge

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PREFACE
This document describes installation of the MEGAePower 200 AV Ethernet Bridge Network products.
Please read this document before installing the product.
TO THE INSTALLER
This publication contains the following sections:
Important safety instructions
The first thing you need to know before you begin to install
Product installation guide
Specification

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product is intended for connection to the AC power line. For installation instructions, refer to the Installation
section. For removing the device, refer to the Unplug section. The following precautions should be taken when using
this product.
zPlease read all instructions before installing and operating this product.
zPlease keep all instructions for later reference.
zPlease follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
zUnplug the AC coupler from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. DO NOT
use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
zDO NOT operate this product near water.
zThis product should never be placed near or over a radiator, or heat register.
zThis product relies on the building’s electrical installation for short-circuit (over current) protection.
zEnsure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC 20A or 240 VAC 16A is used on the phase
conductors (all current-carrying conductors).
zDO NOT allow anything to rest on the product interconnect cords. DO NOT locate this product where people
may walk on the cords.
zBecause the MEGAePower 200 AV Ethernet Bridge product sends data over the powerline, it is recommended
that you plug directly into a power outlet. Do not plug the device into a UPS or power strip with surge protection.
The MEGA ePower 200 AV Ethernet Ethernet Bridge product has its own power filter for protection against
surges.
zThe product can be operated at an ambient temperature of 40℃.
zFor pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily
accessible.
zOnly a qualified technician should service this product. Opening or removing covers may result in exposure to
dangerous voltage points or other risks.
zUnplug the AC coupler from the wall outlet and refer the product to qualified service personnel for the following
conditions:
¾When the interconnect cords are damaged or frayed.
¾If liquid has been spilled into the product.
¾If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
¾If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed.
¾If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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THE FIRST THING YOU NEED TO KNOW BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO INSTALL…
1. Before installing, make sure your PC meets these requirements for hardware installation:
zMicrosoft Windows* 2000, XP or Vista 32-bit OS
zPentium® III or better, clock rate faster than 2.0GHz recommanded
zResource on your PC
At least one free Ethernet port for MEGA ePower 200 AV Ethernet Bridge
2. Your PC must not be configured for another network. This means that:
zNo network clients except for Microsoft Network*, Client for Netware* Networks, or Microsoft Family
Logon* are installed
zNo network services except file and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks or Personal Web Server*
are installed
zNo network protocols except Microsoft’s TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, or Net BIOS support for IPX/SPX
are installed
3. Network installation requires two steps:
1. Install the MEGAePower 200AV Ethernet Bridge
2. For each PC to be added to the network, repeat the process
4. Check that you have the following parts for each PC on the network:
Product installation guide For MEGA ePower 200 AV Ethernet Bridge:
1. MEGA ePower 200 AV Ethernet Bridge
2. Ethernet Cable (CAT 5)
THE FIRST THING YOU NEED TO KNOW

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5. Familiarize yourself with the Powerline device connections:
6. Limitation of the PLC device:
To meet the safety regulation, the longest distance between powerline carrier devices will be limited at 100 meter
and for in-house use only. More than 100 meter will cause the signal reduction or data loss.

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Product installation guide
Important:
Do not plug the device into a power strip or surge protector because these devices may
consist of filter and impair signal. Also avoid plugging the device right next to noisy sources
such as cell phone charger, Halogen light, Energy saving bulb, noisy desktop computer, vacuum
cleaner, etc. Both cases result in poor transmission speed.
To install for the PC local Powerline network
1. Use the supplied Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect Ethernet Bridge and your PC’s Ethernet port.
2. Plug the Ethernet Bridge to outlet.
3. The POWER LED indicator will light on after plugging.
4. You can repeat steps 1 and 2 for connecting the others.
5. The PL-ACT LED indicator starts blinking when the data communication proceeds on Powerline.
6. The ETH-ACT LED indicator starts blinking when the data communication proceeds on Ethernet.
To share a xDSL or cable modem with Internet access service
1. Connect one Ethernet Bridge to the broadband router
zPlug the Ethernet Bridge into an AC outlet.
zPlug the provided Ethernet cable into the RJ45 connector of the Bridge and plug the other end of the
cable into an available Ethernet port of the Router.
2. Connect the other Ethernet Bridge(s) to the PC(s) to share the Internet access
zPlug the Bridge into an AC outlet.
zPlug the provided Ethernet cable into the RJ45 connector of the Bridge and plug the other end of the
cable into Ethernet port on the PC.
As wireless AP (Access Point) Extender
1. Connect one Ethernet Bridge to the broadband router
zPlug the Bridge into an AC outlet.
zPlug the provided Ethernet cable into the RJ45 connector of the Bridge and plug the other end of the
cable into an available Ethernet port of the broadband router.
2. Connect the other Ethernet Bridge to the wireless AP
zPlug the Bridge into an AC outlet.
zPlug the provided Ethernet cable into the RJ45 connector of the Bridge and plug the other end of the
cable into the Ethernet port on the wireless AP.
PRODUCT INSTALLATION GUIDE

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Specification
Items Description
PHY Rate 200Mbps
Effect Data Rate TCP: Up to 65 Mbps effective throughput
UDP: Up to 85 Mbps effective throughput
Frequency Band 2~28 MHz (With Mask)
Access Methods CSMA/CA channel-access schemes
Qos zFour-level priority based contention access, and multi segment bursting
z8-levels VLAN priority field, TOS field
zQoS Classification by destination MAC address and IP Port
Modulation OFDM (QAM 8/16/64/256/1024, QPSK, BPSK, ROBO)
Port One 10/100M Ethernet port
Distance AC Wire : 100 meters
Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3U, HomePlugAV1.1
Operating System Window 98 SE, Me, NT, 2000, XP, Vista 32-bit, MAC, Linux
Up to 63 slaves with 1 master, 64 total devices
4 overlapping networks for neighbor networks with CCo failover
Up to 4 masters with up to 252 slaves, 256 total devices in 4 AVLNs
Max 64 bridged devices per station
Nodes
Up to 4096 addressable devices including bridged devices
IGMP Support for IPv4/IGMPv1,v2,v3 snooping
Support for IPv6 and MLDv1,v2 snooping
Max 16 source addresses and Group Members
Encryption 128-bitAES Link Encryption with key management
LEDs Power (Red)
Powerline Activity (Green)
Ethernet Link/Activity (Green)
Operating : 0~40 ℃Temperature
Storage : -20~60 ℃
Operating : 10~85% Non-Condensing
Environment
Relative Humidity
Storage : 5~90% Non-Condensing
Power Source 100 ~ 240 VAC 50/60Hz
Certification CE
SPECIFICATION

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LEDs Power On: Power on
Blinking: Booting
Off: Power off
Powerline
Activity On: Powerline Link Detected (*1) Blinking: Powerline traffic detected (*1)
Off: No Powerline traffic detected
Ethernet
Link/Activity On: Ethernet Link Detected Blinking: Ethernet traffic detected
Off: No Ethernet Link detected
*1 : The “Powerline Activity“ LED indicator turns “ON” when powerline link is detected. If the device is
serving as a STATION, the LED indicator will flash to indicate transmit or receive powerline activity.
If the device is serving as a CENTRAL COORDINATOR, the LED indicator will light steadily ON,
even in the presence of powerline activity