Schwaiger AV500 User manual

AV 500
Inhouse-Powerline

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June 2012

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Contents
1 Introduction ................................................................................................................ 4
1.1 What does HomePlug stand for? .............................................................................4
1.1.1 AV500 adapter ............................................................................................5
1.2 Practical examples ...................................................................................................6
1.2.1 Internet solution for single users ................................................................6
1.2.2 Networking between two computers ...........................................................6
1.2.3 Internet solution for multi-users ..................................................................6
2 Installation ..................................................................................................................7
2.1 System requirements ...............................................................................................7
2.2 Connection and display elements ............................................................................7
2.3 Connecting the adapter ...........................................................................................8
3 Configuring the HomePlug network ........................................................................... 9
3.1 Encrypting the HomePlug network at the touch of a button ....................................9
4 Appendix ................................................................................................................... 12
4.1 Technical data .......................................................................................................12
4.2 Bandwidth optimisation ........................................................................................13
4.3 Important safety instructions .................................................................................14
4.4 Disposal of old devices ..........................................................................................15
4.5 Warranty conditions ..............................................................................................15

4 Introduction
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1 Introduction
Thischaptergives anoverviewofthe HomePlugtechnologyandbriefly intro-
duces the adapter. Practical examples are listed at the end of the chapter.
1.1 What does HomePlug stand for?
HomePlug(“InhousePowerline”)isanintelligent,securetechnologythat lets
you set up a home network easily, quickly and economically via your electri-
cal wiring, without the need for complex and expensive dedicated cabling.
The available performance and effort required for the installation also com-
pares favourably to traditional methods—HomePlug technology now attains
speeds you would expect from other LAN technologies.

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1.1.1 AV500 adapter
Theadapterprovidesatransmissionrateofupto500Mbpsviatheelectrical
wiring in the building. It also facilitates larger data transfer between the com-
puters in your network via the electrical wiring.
Simple Installation
• Connecttheadapterviathenetworkcabletothecomputerortherespective
network device.
• Connect the adapter to the electrical wiring
• For individual password allocation simply press the encryption button
• That's it!

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1.2 Practical examples
1.2.1 Internet solution for single users
1.2.2 Networking between two computers
1.2.3 Internet solution for multi-users

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2Installation
This chapter describes the connection and display elements of the adapter
and how to connect it.
2.1 System requirements
• Operating systems: Windows XP (32 bit), Windows Vista (32 bit/64 bit),
Windows 7 (32 bit/64 bit), Linux, Mac OS X or any other operating system
with network support
• Network connection
Please note that your computer or other device must feature a network
adapter with an Ethernet port.
2.2 Connection and display elements
The adapter is fitted with 3 control lamps (LEDs) as well as a network con-
nection and an encryption button.
• Ethernet connection
This is the connection point on the addapter forconnecting it to a computer
or another network device with the network cable (included).
• Encryption button
Data encryption at the touch of a button; For more information on the func-
tions of the encryption button, please see the chapter 'Encrypting the
HomePlug network at the touch of a button'.
LEDs AV500
Power green Lit steady when the adapter is ready for operation; flashes
when the adapter is in standby mode.
HomePlug green The network connection is suitable for HD video streaming;
flashes when data is being transmitted.
orange ThenetworkconnectionissuitableforSDvideostreamingand
online gaming; flashes when data is being transmitted.
red Thenetworkconnectionissuitableforsimpledatatransferand
Internet access; flashes when data is being transmitted.
Ethernet green A 100 Mbps or 10 Mbps connection to the Ethernet network
exists; flashes when data is being transmitted.

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Please note that all adapters which are connected to the electrical wiring,
switch to energy-saving mode after a short while, if no active network device
isconnectedtotheEthernetport.Inenergy-savingmode,theadaptercannot
be accessed via the electrical wiring.
2.3 Connecting the adapter
Use the included network cable to connect the adapter to the network
port of your running computer.
Plug the adapter into a free electrical outlet.
In order to connect multiple HomePlug devices into a self-contained, secure
network, now continue with the installation of the configuration. For more
information, refer to the chapter 'Configuring the HomePlug network'.

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3 Configuring the HomePlug network
To set up custom encryption for your network using the encryption button.
3.1 Encrypting the HomePlug network at the touch of
a button
To encrypt a Homeplug network simply press the encryption button that is
located on the device. Pressing this button will encrypt your network with a
randomly generated password.
Adapters cannot be configured while in Standby mode.
Thefollowing sectioncontainsexactinstructionsonthebasisofpossiblenet-
work scenarios:
Encrypting a new AV500 network consisting of two AV 200 adapters
Iftheadaptersarestillintheirfactorydefaultstates,presstheencryptionbut-
tons on both adapters for at least ten seconds, until the Power LED goes
out and starts to flash.

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Once both adapters have been successfully connected, press each encryp-
tion button for one second within two minutes of one another. That's it!
Your HomePlug network is now protected against unauthorized access.
Expanding an existing AV500 network with a new AV500 adapter
If you have already secured your existing AV500 network using the encryp-
tionbutton,usethesamemethodtointegrateotheradapters.Onceyouhave
successfully connected the new AV500 adapter, first press the encryption
button of one of your network’s existing adapters (one second), then press
the encryption button of your new AV500 adapter (one second) within two
minutes.That'sit!ThenewAV500adapterisnowintegratedinyournetwork.
To integrate additional adapters in your network, repeat the above steps.

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Excluding a AV500 adapter from your network
To exclude a AV500 adapter from an existing network, press its encryption
buttonforatleast tenseconds.Thedevicewillbeassignedanewrandomly
generated password and will thus no longer be able to access the network.
To integrate the adapter in a different AV500 network, follow the steps
describedabove,depending on whether you are setting up a newnetworkor
adding the adapter to an existing one.

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4 Appendix
4.1 Technical data
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Standards Ethernet specification IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE
802.3u
Auto MDI/X
HomePlug AV
Protocols CSMA/CD
Transfer rate 500 Mbps
Transfer procedure Asynchronous
Modulation OFDM—1155 Carrier, 1024/256/64-QAM, QPSK, BPSK
Range 300 m via power supply
Security 128-bit AES encryption via power supply
LEDs Power
HomePlug
Ethernet
HomePlug connection Standard power plug
Computer interface RJ45
Power consumption Max. 0.1 A with
Max.: 4.3 VA
Typ.: 3.1 VA
Stand-by: 0.3 VA
Power supply Integrated power supply via power socket
Rated voltage: 110 - 240 VAC
Rated frequency: 50/60 Hz
Environment Humidity (non-condensing): 10-90%
Storage: -25°C – 70°C
Operation: 0°C – 40°C
System requirements Ethernet interface
Windows XP (32 bit), Windows Vista (32 bit/64 bit), Win-
dows7 (32 bit/64 bit),Linux, MacOS X or any other opera-
ting system with network support
Warranty 2 years

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4.2 Bandwidth optimisation
To significantly improve the transmission capacity of thenetwork, we recom-
mend that you comply with the following "connection rules":
• Plug the device directly into a wall socket. Avoid multiple sockets.
• You should connect all additional network devices that are connected to a
multiple socket to the mains power supply via the electrical socket integra-
ted into the AV500 adapter. To take full advantage of the filter function of
theAV500adapterandtoimprovedatatransmissioninthenetwork,always
plug the multiple sokket into the electrical socket of the AV500 adapter.
• If you need to power more devices, use a remote wall socket.

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4.3 Important safety instructions
All safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before
using the device, and should be kept for future reference.
• Never open the device. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the
device.
Donottryto service this product yourself! Contact qualified technicians each
and every time your device needs maintenance. There is a risk of electric
shock!
• Use the device in a dry location only.
• Always use the included network cable to connect the device.
• Do not insert any objects into the openings of the device.
• To disconnect the device from the power supply grid, pull the power plug.
• Do not keep the device in direct sunlight.
• Slots and openings on the case serve as ventilation. Never block or cover
them.
• Never set up the device near a heater or radiator.
• Thedeviceshould belocatedonlywheresufficientventilationcan be ensu-
red.
• Disconnect the device from the power supply grid before cleaning. Use a
moist towel to clean the device. Never use water, paint thinner, benzene,
alcohol or other strong cleaning agentswhen cleaning the device, asthese
could damage the case.
• Neveruse the devicewitha powersupply that does not meet the specifica-
tions provided on the rating plate. If you do not know what type of power
supply you have at home, contact your dealer or energy supplier.
• In the event of damage, disconnect the device from the power supply grid
and contact customer service. This applies, for example, if
•plug is damaged.
•liquid has been spilled on the device or objects have fallen into the
device.
•the device has been exposed to rain or water.
•the device does not work, even though the operating instructions
have been followed properly.
•the device’s case is damaged.

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4.4 Disposal of old devices
TobeusedinthecountriesoftheEuropeanUnionandotherEuropeancoun-
tries with a separate collecting system:
Theiconwithcrossed-outwastebasketonthedevicemeansthatthisadapter
isan electrical or electronicdevicethat falls within the scope ofapplicationof
theGermanElectricaland Electronic Equipment Act ("Elektrogesetz"). Since
24 March 2006, these types of devices may no longer be disposed of with
household waste. Rather, in Germany, they can be given to a municipal col-
lection point free of charge. Contact your municipal government to find out
the address and hours of the nearest collection point.
4.5 Warranty conditions
The warranty is given to purchasers of the manufacturer's products in addition to the warranty
conditions provided by law and in accordance with the following conditions:
1 Warranty coverage
a) The warranty covers the equipment delivered and all its parts. Parts will, at the manufactu-
rer's sole discretion, be replaced or repaired free of charge if, despite proven proper hand-
ling and adherence to the operating instructions, these parts became defective due to
fabrication and/or material defects. Alternatively, the manufacturer reserves the right to
replace the defective product with a comparable product with the same specifications and
features. Operating manuals and possibly supplied software are excluded from the war-
ranty.
b) Material and service charges shall be covered by the manufacturer, but not shipping and
handlingcostsinvolvedintransportfromthebuyertotheservicestationand/ortothemanu-
facturer.
c) Replaced parts become property of the manufacturer.
d) Themanufacturerisauthorizedto carry out technicalchanges(e.g.firmware updates)bey-
ondrepairand replacementof defective parts inorder to bringthe equipmentup to thecur-
rent technical state. This does not result in any additional charge for the customer. A legal
claim to this service does not exist.
2 Warranty period
The warranty period for this product is two years. This period begins at the day of delivery from
the manufacturer'sdealer. Warranty services carried out by the manufacturer do not result inan
extensionof the warranty period nor do they initiate a new warrantyperiod. Thewarrantyperiod
for installed replacement parts ends with the warranty period of the device as a whole.
3 Warranty procedure
a) If defects appear during the warranty period, the warranty claims must be made immedia-
tely, at the latest within a period of 7 days.
b) In the case of any externally visible damage arising from transport (e.g. damage to the
housing), the person carrying out the transportation and the sender should be informed
immediately.On discoveryofdamagewhichis notexternallyvisible,thetransportcompany

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and the sender are to be immediately informed in writing, at the latest within 3 days of deli-
very.
c) Transporttoandfromthelocationwherethewarranty claim is acceptedand/ortherepaired
device is exchanged, is at the purchaser's own risk and cost.
d) Warranty claims are only valid ifa copy of theoriginal purchase receipt isreturned with the
device. The manufacturer reserves the right to require the submission of the original
purchase receipt.
4 Suspension of the warranty
All warranty claims will be deemed invalid
a) if the label with the serial number has been removed from the device,
b) ifthedeviceisdamagedordestroyedasaresult of acts of natureor by environmentalinflu-
ences (moisture, electric shock, dust, etc.),
c) if the device was stored or operated under conditions not in compliance with the technical
specifications,
d) if the damage occurred due to incorrect handling, especially to non-observanceof the sys-
tem description and the operating instructions,
e) if the device was opened,repaired or modified by persons not contracted by themanufac-
turer,
f) if the device shows any kind of mechanical damage, or
g) if the warranty claim has not been reported in accordance with 3a) or 3b).
5 Operating mistakes
Ifitbecomesapparentthatthereportedmalfunctionofthedevicehasbeencausedbyunsuitable
hardware, software, installation or operation, the manufacturer reserves the right to charge the
purchaser for the resulting testing costs.
6 Additional regulations
a) The above conditions define the complete scope of the manufacturer's legal liability.
b) The warranty gives no entitlement to additional claims, such as any refund in full or in part.
Compensation claims, regardless of the legal basis, are excluded. This does not apply if
e.g. injury to persons or damage to private property are specifically covered by the product
liability law, or in cases of intentional act or culpable negligence.
c) Claims for compensation of lost profits, indirect or consequential detriments, are excluded.
d) Themanufacturerisnotliableforlostdataorretrievaloflostdataincasesofslight andordi-
nary negligence.
e) Inthecasethattheintentionalorculpablenegligenceof themanufacturer'semployeeshas
caused a loss of data, the manufacturer will be liable for those costs typical to the recovery
of data where periodic security data back-ups have been made.
f) The warranty is valid only for the first purchaser and is not transferable.
g) The court of jurisdiction is located in Aachen, Germany in the case that the purchaser is a
merchant. If the purchaser does not have a court of jurisdiction in the Federal Republic of
Germany or if he moves his domicile out of Germany after conclusion of the contract, the
manufacturer'scourtofjurisdiction applies.Thisisalsoapplicableif the purchaser'sdomic-
ile is not known at the time of institution of proceedings.
h) The law of the Federal Republic of Germany is applicable. The UN commercial law does
not apply to dealings between the manufacturer and the purchaser.

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