Sitecom LN-505 User manual

LN-505/506/507/508/509
LN-515/516/517/518
Homeplug
User Manual
Version 1.0

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Index
Index..............................................................................................................2
1. Safety instructions.....................................................................................3
2. CE Conformity...........................................................................................4
3. Introduction..............................................................................................5
3.1 What exactly is Homeplu ?.......................................................................5
Cost factor and transmission quality ............................................................5
Data security and radiation .........................................................................5
3.2 The packa es contains ........................................................................5
3.3 About this manual...............................................................................5
4. Introduction of the hardware .........................................................................6
4.1 LN-505/LN-515 .......................................................................................6
4.2 LN-506/LN-516 .......................................................................................6
4.3 LN-507/LN-517 .......................................................................................7
4.4 LN-508/LN-518 .......................................................................................7
4.5 LN-509 ..................................................................................................8
5. Install the hardware......................................................................................9
5.1 Install the Master Homeplu .....................................................................9
5.2 Install the Slave Homeplu ..................................................................... 10
6. Install the software.................................................................................. 12
7. Confi ure the network.............................................................................. 17
8. Settin security with the push button method ............................................. 20
8.1 Create a network................................................................................... 20
8.2 Add an extra Homeplu .......................................................................... 20
Appendix A: Add an extra Homeplu to an existin network ................................ 21
1. Install the Hardware ............................................................................. 21
2. Add a Slave Homeplu to a secured network .............................................. 22
3. Confi ure your secured network................................................................ 24

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1. Safety instructions
All safety and operatin instructions should be read and understood before usin
the device, and should be kept for future reference.
•Never open the Homeplu adapter. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside the Homeplu adapter.
•Do not try to service this product yourself! Contact qualified technicians
each and every time your device needs maintenance. There is a risk of
electric shock!
•Use the Homeplu adapter in a dry location only.
•Do not insert any objects into the openin s of the Homeplu adapter.
•To disconnect the Homeplu adapter from the power supply rid, pull the
power plu .
•Do not keep the Homeplu adapter in direct sunli ht.
•Slots and openin s on the case serve as ventilation. Never block or cover
them.
•Never set up the Homeplu adapter near a heater or radiator.
•The Homeplu adapter should be located only where sufficient ventilation
accordin to the instructions of the manufacturer can be ensured.
•Disconnect the Homeplu adapter from the power supply rid before
cleanin . Use a moist towel to clean the device. Never use water, paint
thinner, benzene, alcohol or other stron cleanin a ents when cleanin
the device, as these could dama e the case.
•Never use the Homeplu adapter with a power supply that does not meet
the specifications provided on the ratin plate. If you do not know what
type of power supply you have at home, contact your dealer or ener y
supplier.
•In the event of dama e, disconnect the Homeplu adapter from the power
supply rid and contact customer service. This applies, for example
oif the power cable or plu is dama ed
oliquid has been spilled on the Homeplu adapter or objects have
fallen into the device.
othe Homeplu adapter has been exposed to rain or water.
othe Homeplu adapter does not work, even thou h the operatin
instructions have been followed properly.
othe Homeplu adapter’s case is dama ed.

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2. CE Conformity
This product complies with the technical requirements of the 1999/5/EC Directive
(R&TTE) and 2006/95/EC (LVD), and it is desi ned for use in the EU and
Switzerland.
The product is class II equipment. This equipment may cause interference with
radio waves in home use; if this occurs the operator may be required to take cor-
rective action.

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3. Introduction
In this chapter, we will provide an overview of the Homeplu technolo y and
introduce it briefly.
3.1 What exactly is Homeplug?
Homeplu is home and office networkin usin the electric wirin already
installed in the buildin .
Cost factor and transmission quality
Homeplu is an economical and easy-to-use networkin technolo y. You don't
need to lay cables and you can connect to the home network at every power
point.
The Homeplu standard modulates and demodulates additional frequencies on
the power lines. Modulation and demodulation is a well-known and proven
method of data transmission, which has been in use in other applications for a
number of years. Now it is used to set up Internet and network accesses in the
home or office. Dependin on the dampin factor, distances of at least 200
meters can be covered.
With a maximum data rate up to 500 Mbps and symmetrical upload and
download speeds, Homeplu is comparable to traditional Ethernet network
solutions.
Data security and radiation
128-bit AES encryption is used, which uarantees secure data transfer within the
network.
3.2 The packages contains
•A Master and Slave Homeplu
•A CD containin manuals and utility
•A quick installation uide
•Two CAT 5e Ethernet cables (1.5 meter)
3.3 About this manual
The ima es in this manual are based on the LN-515 Homeplu , but are also
applicable to the other models. In case it is not applicable this will be clearly
noticed.

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4. Introduction of the hardware
4.1 LN-505/LN-515
4.2 LN-506/LN-516
Po er indication
Indicates an active connection and data transfer bet een Homeplugs
Indicates an active connection and data transfer bet een the Homeplug and
connected device
Reset button. Press and hold for 20 seconds to reset to factory defaults
Security button. See chapter 8.
Po er indication
Indicates an active connection and data transfer bet een Homeplugs
Indicates an active connection and data transfer bet een the Homeplug and
connected device
Reset button. Press and hold for 3-5 seconds to reset to factory defaults
NMK button. See chapter 8.

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4.3 LN-507/LN-517
4.4 LN-508/LN-518
Po er indication
Indicates an active connection and data transfer bet een Homeplugs
Indicates an active connection and data transfer bet een the Homeplug and
connected device
Reset button. Press and hold for 3-5 seconds to reset to factory defaults
NMK button. See chapter 8.
Po er indication
Indicates an active connection and data transfer bet een Homeplugs
Indicates an active connection and data transfer bet een the Homeplug and
connected device
Reset button. Press and hold for 3-5 seconds to reset to factory defaults
NMK button. See chapter 8.

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4.5 LN-509
Reset button. Press and hold for 3-5 seconds to reset to factory defaults
NMK button. See chapter 8.
Po er indication
Indicates an active connection and data transfer bet een Homeplugs
Indicates an active connection and data transfer bet een the Homeplug and
connected device

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5. Install the hardware
5.1 Install the Master Homeplug
Start with the Homeplu which is labeled as ‘Master’. You’ll see this on the
backside of the Homeplu .
Plu the Ethernet cable in the Ethernet port on the master Homeplu .
Connect the master Homeplu to your computer and plu it into the socket.

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5.2 Install the Slave Homeplug
Take the Homeplu which is labeled as ‘Slave’. You’ll see this on the backside of
the Homeplu .
Plu the Ethernet cable in the Ethernet port on the slave Homeplu .
Connect the slave Homeplu to your Internet router and plu it into the socket.

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With the LN-509 you have the possibility to connect 3 devices simultaneously.
Your network is now fully functional. Follow the next steps to secure your
network.

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Install the software
Note: If you use this manual to add a single Homeplug to an already existing
Homeplug network, please follow the steps as descri ed in Appendix A.
Install the software only on the PC which is connected to the Master Homeplu .
Insert the CD in the computer.
Windows 7/Vista will prompt you to run CDMenu4.exe.
The CD menu will start choose ‘Install utility’.

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Windows Vista/7 will ask permission to start the installation which looks similar to
this ima e.
Choose your lan ua e for installation.
The WinPcap Installer will start, click Next.
Click Next.

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Click, I a ree.
Click Install.
Click Finish.

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The Homeplu Utility setup will start, click Next.
Choose an installation folder or keep the default folder (recommended) and click
Next.
Click Next.

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The software will be installed on your computer.
Click Close to finish the installation.

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6. Configure the network
Start the software on the PC connected to the Master Homeplu by double
clickin the Sitecom icon.
Select the Homeplu in the ‘Powerline devices detected’ list and click ‘Enter
Password’.

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A popup window appears. Please fill in the DAK code from the slave label in the
password field and click ‘OK’.
Select the ‘Privacy’ tab in the Homeplu utility. Fill in a chosen network name in
the ‘Private Network Name’ field. Click ‘Set all devices’.
NOTE:
the DAK code is case sensitive

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A popup appears to inform you the network name has been chan ed.
Your network type now has chan ed to ‘private’. Click ‘Close’

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7. Setting security with the push button method
Instead of usin the utility, you mi ht also set security via the ‘Security’ (LN-
505/515) or ‘NMK’ (LN-506/507/508/516/517/518/509) button on the Homeplu .
This method is not recommended. We stron ly advise you to use the supplied
software to secure your network.
8.1 Create a network
1. Press the pushbutton on the ‘Master’ for 5~8 seconds.
2. Within 1 minute, press the pushbutton on the ‘Slave’ for 5~8 seconds.
3. Wait for the connection to complete.
8.2 Add an extra Homeplug
If you have 2 Sitecom Homeplu s in an already secured network and you want a
new device (“Slave”) to join the network, please followin these steps below:
1. Press the pushbutton on the ‘Slave’ for 5~8 seconds.
2. Within 1 minute, press the pushbutton on any network device for 5~8 seconds,
makin it the ‘Master’.
3. Wait for the connection to complete.