PROLiNK PPL1500P User manual

PROLiNK PPL1500P
500Mbps Powerline AV Adapter
with AC Pass Through / Gigabit LAN Port
User Manual
Version 1.00
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Table of Contents
CE Radia on Norm …................................................................................................................................... 3
Safety Warning …......................................................................................................................................... 3
Important Safety Instr s ….................................................................................................................. 4
Disposal ce …........................................................................................................................................ 4
Ca on …..................................................................................................................................................... 5
Copyright ….................................................................................................................................................. 5
Trademarks …............................................................................................................................................... 5
Table of Contents …..................................................................................................................................... 2
Sec on 1 : Introduc on …............................................................................................................................ 6
1.1 Features ….................................................................................................................................. 7
1.2 Packaging Contents …................................................................................................................ 8
2 : Mechanism ….......................................................................................................... 9
2.1 LED Indicators …......................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Physical Interfaces …................................................................................................................ 10
2.3 Hardware Co s – Computer …..................................................................................... 11
2.4 Hardware Co ons – Internet …........................................................................................ 12
Sec on 3 : Advance Feature – How to use the SECURE / RESET Bu ons ................................................. 13
3.1 Secure Pairing ( Secured with 128 bits-AES) …........................................................................ 13
3.2 Set Up a Powerline Network with the SECURE bu on .…....................................................... 13
3.3 SECURE Bu on Behavior …..................................................................................................... 14
3.4 RESET Bu on …....................................................................................................................... 14
Appendix A : Tr ng …................................................................................................................ 15
Appendix B : Energy-Related Products Informa …............................................................................... 16
Appendix C : Technical Support ….............................................................................................................. 17
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CE Radiation Norm
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits of the European Council
Directive 2004/108/EC on the approximation of the law of the member states relating to EN
55022 Class B, EN61000-3-2, EN 61000-3-3, EN50412-2-1,CISPR/I/XX/CDV OptB and Safety EN
60950-1.
Safety Warning
We recommend observing the following connection rules to eliminate possible sources of interference:
Avoid extension strips. This may impair the transmission of the Powerline AV Adapter signals.
Free wall outlets are preferable.
Also position the Adapter away from your computer, as it may interfere with the Adapter’s operation.
Plug the devices into different outlets and avoid using the same extension strip.
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Important Safety Instructions
1. DO NOT open this product or attempt to service this product; it may expose you to dangerous high
voltage and other risks.
2. DO NOT operate this product near water.
3. DO NOT place or operate near or over radiator or heat register.
4. DO NOT expose this product to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
5. DO NOT connect this product and disconnect from wall socket during a lightning or thunderstorm.
6. DO NOT obstruct this product ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm this product.
7. DO NOT put anything on this product.
8. Plug directly into wall socket (100Vac~240Vac). DO NOT use an extension cord between this product and
the AC power source.
9. When plugging this product into wall socket, make sure that electrical socket are not damaged, and no
leakage for gas or water pipes to begin with.
10. Place the connecting cables carefully so people won’t stumble or walk on it.
11. The Powerline AV Adapter should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label.
If you are not sure of the type of power available, consult the qualified technician.
12. Unplug the Powerline AV Adapter from the mains and refer the product to qualified service personnel for
the following conditions:
- If liquid has been spilled on the product
-If the product has been exposed to rain or water
13. Unplug from the wall socket before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. DO NOT use liquid cleaners or
aerosol cleaners.
Disposal Notice
This symbol on the product or in the instructions means that your electrical and electronic
equipment should be disposed at the end of its life separately from your household waste. There
are separate collection systems for recycling in the EU
For more information, please contact the local authority or your retailer where you purchased the
product.
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Caution
The Federal Communication Commission warns the user that changes or modifications to the unit
not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to
operate the equipment.
Copyright
The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part or as a whole, stored,
transcribed in an information retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any
form or by any means, mechanical, magnetic, electronic, optical, photocopying, manual, or
otherwise, without the prior written permission.
Trademarks
PROLiNK® is a trademark of Fida International (S) Pte Ltd and is manufactured under its authority.
All products, company, brand names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies. They are used for identification purpose only. Specifications are subject to be changed
without prior notice.
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Section 1 : Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding PROLiNK®PPL1500P 500Mbps Powerline AV Adapter. This
device is a 500Mbps Powerline AV Adapter which transforms your house’s existing electrical wiring into an
ubiquitous networking infrastructure. Simply plug the PPL1500P into an ordinary AC power outlet which will easily
extend your Cable/xDSL broadband connection or existing Ethernet (LAN) network to any other electrical outlet in
any room of a house without the need of any new cabling.
PROLiNK® PPL1500P Powerline AV Adaptersupports up to 500Mbps data rate over the existing household power
circuit. With data rates of 500Mbps, full multimedia applications can easily be supported throughout the whole
house in addition to Internet access. The PPL1500P uses the existing power lines installed in a home as a path to
transmit digital data, voice, audio and video between devices.
To ensure powerline network security and data protection, the PPL1500P supports built-in 128-bit AES encryption.
Quality of Service (QoS) function helps you prioritize your powerline network traffic, which will improve the
performance of the multimedia applications.
With minimum setup, you can install and use the PPL1500P within minutes.
The Adapter adds below new functions to be useful:
1. SECURE Push button support
a. Enhance simple connect set-up
b. Enhance pairing feature includes chaining
c. Restore the device configuration to factory default.
2. Green Low Power operation mode
When PC or other Ethernet devices are completely power off, the PPL1500P will automatically enter power
saving mode which will help to reduce power consumption by at least 90%.
3. AC Pass Through Power Socket
Provide extra power outlet for additional devices.
4. Gigabit LAN port
Improve network throughput and performance.
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1.1 Features
1.1.1 PowerlineAV
High speed data transfer rate up to 500Mbps
HomePlug AV standard compliant
Works with AC input of 100V ~ 240V
Plug-and-Play (PnP) configuration
High-speed Powerline AV Adapter with Gigabit Ethernet / LAN interface
Reduce power consumption by at least 90% during power saving mode
OFDM techniques for high data reliability in noisy media conditions
Intelligent channel adaptation maximizes throughput under harsh channel conditions
Build-in QoS and Error Correction feature
128-bit AES Link Encryption with key management for secure powerline communications
Transmission range up to 300 meters over household power supply grid
Support Push Button for “Secure Pairing”
RoHS (Lead-Free) compliant
1.1.2 SystemRequirement
At least two AC 100V ~ 240V power outlets with standard home power wiring
A computer with the following:
oOperating System with TCP/IP installed
oPentium III compatible processor and above
oEthernet LAN card installed with TCP/IP protocol
o64 MB RAM or more
o50 MB of free disk space (Minimum)
oCD-ROM Drive
1.1.3 Target Applications
Powerline AV Adapters
Ethernet-enabled TV (Internet TV)
Ethernet-enabled Set Top Box
Game Console
Blue-ray / DVR
Broadband gateways
Over the top video devices ( i.e. Apple TV, Roku )
IP Camera
Network Access Storage (NAS)
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1.2 Packaging Contents
The PROLiNK® PPL1500P Powerline AV Adapter package contains the following items:
•One PROLiNK® PPL1500PPowerline AV Adapter
•One RJ45 Ethernet (LAN) Network Cable
•One Quick Installation Guide
•One CD-ROM (Utility Software / Quick Installation Guide)
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
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Section 2 : Connecting Mechanism
The PROLiNK® PPL1500P Powerline AV Adapter supports up to 500Mbps data rate. With this high speed
connection rate, the PPL1500P allows you to setup a high speed home network by using your home existing
electrical wiring. Simply plug the PPL1500P into an ordinary power outlet to extend your Cable/xDSL broadband
connection or existing LAN network to any other electrical outlet in any rooms of your house.
Take notes that the PROLiNK® PPL1500P Powerline AV Adapter works in pairs. You need to plug one PPL1500P
into a power outlet for each computer (connect to the computer LAN port) you want to connect (Network access);
you will also need another PPL1500P connects to your Cable/xDSL broadband (Ethernet / LAN port) in order to
extend your broadband connection or Internet surfing.
Section below describes the PROLiNK® PPL1500P Powerline AV Adapter’s LED indicators, physical interface and
hardware connection mechanism.
2.1 LED Indicators
The LED indicator displays information about the device’s status.
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Gigabit
LAN
ON
The LAN port is ready to receiving / transmitting data.
Green : In 1000Mbps mode
Orange : In 100Mbps mode
Red : In 10Mbps mode
OFF The LAN port is not connected or not power on
Blinking The LAN port is receiving/transmitting data
Powerline
ON
Another powerline Adapter is detected on the same powerline
network
Green : High-speed
Orange : Medium speed
Red : Low speed
OFF Did not detect any other powerline Adapter on the same
powerline network
Blinking The data is received or transmitted via Powerline
Power
ON The PPL1500P is power on
OFF The PPL1500P is not power on
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2.2 Physical Interfaces
There are two physical interfaces on this PROLiNK® PPL1500P Powerline AV Adapter.
Interface Description
Gigabit LAN Port
Gigabit LAN Port
Power Plug
AC Pass Through
Power Socket
One 10/100/1000Mbps Gigabit LAN port connected to PC LAN card or
broadband device.
Power Plug Power Plug connected to any 100 ~ 240V AC power socket.
AC Pass Through Power
Socket Provide extra power outlet for additional devices
GIGABIT LAN
SECURE
RESET
Bottom View
Front View
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