Sitecom LN-520 User manual

LN#520/530/540*

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User Manual
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Table of Contents
1. Safety instructions........................................................................................................... 4!
2. Introduction..................................................................................................................... 5!
2.1 What exactly is Homeplug?...................................................................................... 5!
Cost factor and transmission quality........................................................................... 5!
Data security and radiation ......................................................................................... 5!
2.2 Package Contents...................................................................................................... 5!
4.1 Install the Master Homeplug..................................................................................... 8!
4.2 Install the Slave Homeplug....................................................................................... 9!
4.3 Install the software.................................................................................................. 11!
4.3.1 Mac OSX or other OS users............................................................................. 11!
4.3.2 Microsoft Windows users ................................................................................ 11!
5. Configure the network with the utility.......................................................................... 17!
6. Add an extra Homeplug to an existing network ........................................................... 20!
1. Install the Hardware.................................................................................................. 20!
2. Add a Slave Homeplug to a secured network........................................................... 21!
3. Configure your secured network............................................................................... 23!
7. Setting security with the push button method............................................................... 26!
7.1 Create a private encrypted network ........................................................................ 27!
7.2 Add an extra Homeplug.......................................................................................... 28!
7.3 Remove a device from a network Group ................................................................ 28!
7.4 Make two public network devices private .............................................................. 28!
7.5 Standby Mode ......................................................................................................... 28!
Appendix: Declaration of Conformity .............................................................................. 29!

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1. Safety instructions
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All safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before using
the device, and should be kept for future reference.
•Never open the Homeplug adapter. There are no user-serviceable parts
inside the Homeplug 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 Homeplug adapter in a dry location only.
•Do not insert any objects into the openings of the Homeplug adapter.
•To disconnect the Homeplug adapter from the power supply grid, pull the
power plug.
•Do not keep the Homeplug adapter in direct sunlight.
•Slots and openings on the case serve as ventilation. Never block or cover
them.
•Never set up the Homeplug adapter near a heater or radiator.
•The Homeplug adapter should be located only where sufficient ventilation
according to the instructions of the manufacturer can be ensured.
•Disconnect the Homeplug adapter 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 agents when cleaning
the device, as these could damage the case.
•Never use the Homeplug adapter with a power supply that does not meet
the specifications 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 Homeplug adapter from the power
supply grid and contact customer service. This applies, for example
oIf the power cable or plug is damaged
oIf liquid has been spilled on the Homeplug adapter or objects have
fallen into the device.
oIf the Homeplug adapter has been exposed to rain or water.
oIf the Homeplug adapter does not work, even though the operating
instructions have been followed properly.
oIf the Homeplug adapter’s case is damaged.

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2. Introduction
In this chapter, we will provide an overview of the Homeplug technology and
introduce it briefly.
2.1 What exactly is Homeplug?
Homeplug is home and office networking using the electric wiring already
installed in the building.
Cost factor and transmission quality
Homeplug is an economical and easy-to-use networking technology. You don't
need to lay cables and you can connect to the home network at every power
point.
The Homeplug 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. Depending on the damping 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, Homeplug is comparable to traditional Ethernet network
solutions.
Data security and radiation
128-bit AES encryption is used, which guarantees secure data transfer within the
network.
2.2 Package Contents
Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below
are missing. Do not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit
must be shipped back in its original package.
•The Homeplug device. In case of the LN-530 you’ll find a Master and a
Slave Homeplug. In case of the LN-540 you’ll find a Master and 2 Slave
Homeplugs.
•A CD containing manuals and utility.
•A quick installation guide.
•Two CAT 5e Ethernet cables.

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3. Introduction of the hardware
Power LED
ON: Power on and ready.
BLINKING:
1. (blink at slower rate) means Standby mode, or
2. During Group pairing procedure, the device joining or being joined into
same logical network will continue to blink for 2 minutes until the procedure is
successful or is canceled). To enter or cancel the Group pairing procedure,
just press the GROUP button 2~3 sec.
OFF: Power off.
PLC Link/Activity
LED
ON: Power line Link detected but no power line traffic.
BLINKING:
1. Fast blinking (0.06 s ON/ 0.06 s OFF): Power line data rate higher than
60Mbps.
2. Normal blinking (0.2 s ON/ 0.2 s OFF) Power line data rate between10Mbps to
60Mbps.
3. Slow blinking (1 s ON/ 1 s OFF): Power line data rate slower than 10Mbps.
OFF: Power line Link not detected (either other devices in same network are too
far to communicate or it is alone in its logical network).
Ethernet
Link/Activity LED
ON: Ethernet Link Detected.
BLINKING: Ethernet traffic detected.
OFF: No Ethernet Link detected.
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RESET Button
Press the button when the device is powered on (not standby) to restore to Factory
default settings (including PLC network group name).
Every new PLC devices has the factory default network group name of
HomePlugAV. During trouble shooting, power line network communication and
network group assignment.
GROUP Button
Press 10 seconds: clear the current network group name and randomly generate a
new network group name.
Press 2 to 3 seconds: this will enter Group pairing mode. In this mode the device
will join into an existing logical network of other device or announce its network
group name for other devices to join. This mode automatically ends after two
minutes or when it is successful, manually stopped. Press this button 2 to 3
seconds will manually stop the Group pairing mode.

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4. Install the hardware
Note: If you use this manual to add a single Homeplug to an already existing
Homeplug network, please follow the steps as described in Appendix A.
4.1 Install the Master Homeplug
Start with the Homeplug which is labeled as ‘Master’. You’ll see this on the
backside of the Homeplug.
Plug the Ethernet cable in the Ethernet port on the master Homeplug.
Connect the master Homeplug to your computer and plug it into the socket.

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

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Your network is now fully functional. Follow the next steps to secure your
network.

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4.3 Install the software
4.3.1 Mac OSX or other OS users
The software provided only works on Microsoft Windows equipped computers. For
Mac OSX or other operating systems, please see chapter 7.
4.3.2 Microsoft Windows users
Note: If you use this manual to add a single Homeplug to an already existing
Homeplug network, please follow the steps as described in Appendix A.
Install the software only on the PC which is connected to the Master Homeplug.
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 image.
Choose your language for installation and click OK to continue.
The WinPcap Installer will start, click Next.
Click Next.

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Click, I agree.
Click Install.
Click Finish.

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The Homeplug 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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5. Configure the network with the utility
Start the software on the PC connected to the Master Homeplug by double
clicking the Sitecom icon.
Select the Homeplug 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 Homeplug 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 changed.
Your network type now has changed to ‘private’.

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6. Add an extra Homeplug to an existing network
1. Install the Hardware
Plug the Ethernet cable in the Ethernet port.
Plug the cable into the device you want to connect to your network.
Your network is now fully functional. Follow the next steps to secure your network.