Planet PL-701 User manual

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500Mbps Powerline
Ethernet Bridge
PL-701

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B
digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to
provide reasonable protection against radio interference in a commercial
environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this
manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which
case the user, at his own expense, will b required to take whatever measure are
necessary to correct the interference.
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CE mark Warning
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interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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User’s Manual for PLANET 500Mbps Powerline Ethernet Bridge
Model: PL-701
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Table of Content
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION ......................................................... 5
1.1 OVERVIEW................................................................................... 5
1.2 FEATURES ................................................................................... 5
1.3 SPECIFICATION ............................................................................ 6
1.4 PACKAGE CONTENTS ................................................................... 6
1.5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS .............................................................. 6
1.6 WIRE DIAGRAM............................................................................ 9
CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING ............................................................. 10
2.1 OVERVIEW................................................................................. 10
2.2 RUNNING THE INSTALLSHIELD WIZARD ........................................ 10
CHAPTER 3: CONFIGURATION..................................................... 14
3.1 OVERVIEW................................................................................. 14
3.2 MAIN SCREEN............................................................................ 14
3.3 PRIVACY.................................................................................... 17
3.4 DIAGNOSTICS ............................................................................ 20
3.5 SECURITY BUTTON..................................................................... 21
3.6 RESET BUTTON.......................................................................... 23
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS .................................................... 24
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Chapter 1: Introduction
1.1 Overview
Thank you for purchasing PLANET 500M Powerline Ethernet Bridge. With Planet
Powerline communication products, your power outlets are no longer to be
viewed only as power receptacles but also as network connection point. The PL-
701 is a Powerline to Ethernet Bridge with a RJ-45 Ethernet interface which
directly connecting to your computer’s network card. With multiple outlets in
almost every room, PL-701 allows you to use your existing electrical wiring to
give your entire household or Office access to your network connection without
the clutter of messy wiring around the house and Office.
By using Planet‘s Powerline communication products, you will not need to spend
time and money to installing Ethernet cabling to share network. It is simply by
plugging the PL-701 into the wall anywhere in the house or office. The 128-Bit
AES data encryption improves the security and reliability, to protect the data
leaked by someone else. Customers will not need to worry about the data will be
leaked. The speed up to 500 Mbps data rate which provides customers the
highest speed in Powerline data transferring. This product is cost-effective, easy
to install, and do not require any new wired.
1.2 Features
Direct attached to power outlets
HomePlug AV compliant
Connect 10/100/1000 Ethernet network to Powerline network
Up to 500Mbps data rate on the Powerline
128-Bit AES link Encryption for security and reliability
Co-existence with HomePlug 1.0 and HomePlug 1.0 Turbo
Built-in QoS
Throughout the whole house, just use your power circuit to access the
Internet or PC network
IGMP snooping for multicast to multiple uni-cast mapping
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1.3 Specification
Model PL-701
Standard HomePlug AV
IEEE 1901
IEEE 802.3 10Base-T
IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX
IEEE 802.3ab 1000Base-T
Ports One RJ-45 port
Speed UP to 500Mbps
Encryption 128-Bit AES encryption
Modulation 1024/256/64/16/8 QAM,QPSK, BPSK and ROBO
Forward Error Correction Turbo Codes
Channel Access TDMA, CSMA, CA
LED Power, Ethernet, Data
Powerline Frequency Band 2MHz to 68MHz
Dimensions 55 x 90 x 34 mm(W x D x H)
Weight 108 g
Operating Temperature 0~45 degree C
Operating Relative Humidity 10~90% (non-condensing)
Storage Temperature -20~70 degree C
Storage Relative Humidity 5~95% (non-condensing)
Power 100~240V AC, 50~60Hz
1.4 Package Contents
PL-701 x 1 (PL-701 x 2 for PL-701-KIT)
CD ROM x 1 (User’s Manual, Quick Guide and Utility)
RJ-45 Cable x 1 (RJ-45 Cable x 2 for PL-701-KIT)
Quick Installation Guide x 1
1.5 System Requirements
Operating System Windows 98SE, Windows 2000, Windows ME, Windows XP
32/64 bit, Windows Vista 32/ 64bit and Windows 7
CPU Intel Pentium III or higher and clock rate faster than 2.0 GHz
are recommended.
RAM At least 128 MB
Screen Resolution Any resolution
Free Disk Space At least 20 MB
Network Interface At least one fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) network interface
card (NIC) and one Ethernet cord
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Outlook
LED Definition
LED Color Behavior Description
Green On Power is on
Green Blink
System enters the power
save mode.
System is resetting.
System is in the process of
security setup.
Power
- Off Power is off.
Green On The device is connecting to other devices via the Ethernet interface
but not communicating with them.
Green Blink The device is receiving or transmitting data via the Ethernet
interface.
Ethernet
- Off
The device is not connecting to
other devices via the Ethernet
interface.
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LED Color Behavior Description
Green/Red On
The device has connected to the
power line network. The Data
LED color will vary according to
the physical rate.
Green: Link Rate > 40 Mbps
Orange: 20 Mbps< Link Rate
<40 Mbps
Red: Link Rate< 20 Mbps
Red Blink
When the device is scanning
other PLC devices, the Data
indicator blink quickly.
Data
- Off
The adapter has not found any
other compatible power line
devices that use the same
encryption key.
Button Definition
Button Description
Reset Reset to factory default
Press security button during
1~3 seconds. Join a another HomePlugAV network
Security Press security button more
than 10 seconds Set its security to random value
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1.6 Wire Diagram
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Chapter 2: Installing
2.1 Overview
The installation of 500M Ethernet Bridge will only take minutes. No need to set
up long wires through out the house, just simply install the utility, and physically
plug the unit into the wall outlet, then to connect RJ-45 to the computer. Users
can select to adjust its security functions and the platform of the network after the
installation. For further assistance, please read our Frequently Asked Questions
section in our Web site.
2.2 Running the InstallShield Wizard
Please verify that no other Powerline Management Utilities are installed before
installing this product. If other utilities were installed, uninstall them and restart
before installing this software.
To install, insert the utility CD into the computer's CD-ROM drive. The main page
shall pop up, then to press the link to install the software. Alternatively this can
also be done manually by double clicking the setup.exe file on the CD.
Once the software is loaded, it will display a dialog as following, and please click
on ‘Next’ to continue the installation.
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Please take a moment to read the license agreement now. If you accept the
terms below, click ”I Agree”. Then “Next“. Otherwise click” Cancel”.
This section allows you to change the default directory where the program is
installed. Or go ‘Back’. If you don’t want to change it, click on Next to continue
the installation.
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Please click on ‘Next’ to confirm the installation.
Powerline Utility is being installed, and please waits for installation.
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This screen shows that the installation was completed successfully. Click on
Close to exit the wizard.
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Chapter 3: Configuration
3.1 Overview
The PL-701 uses 128-bit AES encryption to block outside access. The key is set
by using the Configuration Utility on the CD. By default, the protection is enabled,
however, it is recommended to change the default network password. All your
Powerline devices must use the same network password in order to be
connected together.
3.2 Main Screen
Part 1: Scan a Local Powerline device
Double click the PowerPacket Utility icon on your desktop and utility screen will
show up as below:
The Main tab shows the Powerline units that are connected to the current
computer and other Powerline devices on the home network, and it will also
display Mac Address of each device.
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Note
If you do not see ANY unit in the device status but the Powerline
device does exist, try to unplug all devices and plug them back.
Meanwhile, please make sure the cable is the right type and working
correctly. If all seems to be correct, and you still receive nothing in
the Device window, try rebooting your computer.
Part 2: Detect the Network Powerline device
The Main tab shows all the other Powerline units on your home network. It will
represent them by MAC Address, and will also show the available bandwidth to
each unit (Units farther away from another Powerline device might have a lower
Data Rate). If you add or remove units from your home network, click the “Scan”
button to re-scan the network, and refresh with any changes.
Note
Only units with the same Network Passw ord will be shown, (Password case sensitive).
Note
If a unit shows MAC Address of all 0’s, this unit might not have a solid connection, or might not connect at all.
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Note
If there are units in the home network, but nothing displays in this
Network scan, try to unplug all devices, and plug them back (Only do
this with the units that you do not view in the network screen, you
don’t have to do this with all units.)
If the problem persists, try to move the unit closer to this current unit (adjacent
plugs on the same wall socket is most preferable). If the problem still persists
and that unit is still not shown on the network, then the unit might be defective,
please contact technical support. Otherwise if you view the unit working, distance
might be the only issue.
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3.3 Privacy
Setting Up Security on a Local Powerline device
The Privacy tab will allow you to change the Network Password to the unit that
is currently connected to this computer. This network password encrypts all data
that is sent from this unit using 128-bit data encryption standard (AES).
Note
Every unit on your home network MUST have the same Network
Password for connectivity to be established throughout your home.
The default network password is “HomePlugAV”
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Setting Up Security on a Network Powerline device
The Privacy Tab will allow users to use one primary computer to control the
Network Password of all units on the home network.
You will have to go back to the Main Tab first then find the DEK (Device
Encryption Key) Key located on the bottom of each device. Enter this Key into
the Device Password area. Click Add. This Device Key will then appear in the
bottom window. Add all the DEK Keys for each unit in your house. You can now
go back to the Main Tab then change the password remotely from one computer.
This will allow you to change the password from one computer, instead of
changing the password individually.
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Note
The DEK is unique for EACH Pow erline device. To use this you
will need to input the DEK for each unit.
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3.4 Diagnostics
The Diagnostics screen shows system information and a history of all devices
seen.
Diagnostics Screen
The upper panel shows technical data concerning software and hardware on the
host computer used to communicate over HomePlug. It shall include the
following：
Operating System Type/Version
Host Network Name
User Name
MAC Address of all NICs (network interface card)
Chipset manufacturer name (Turbo Only devices)
Firmware Version (Turbo Only devices)
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