SmartRG PL60 User manual

PL60
Quick Start Guide

Requirements
Safety Notice:
The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible.
le socle de prise de courant doit être installé à proximité du matériel et doit être aisément
accessible.
Minimum requirements for using the PL60 are:
lEthernet Network interface (10, 100 or 1000 Mbps transfer rate)
lRouter with Internet connection and one available LANport
lAn electrical outlet available for each PL60 adapter
For best results:
lPlace the adapter in a regular wall outlet with no other devices plugged in. Con-
necting this product to a power strip or surge suppression device may adversely
affect the performance.
lAvoid using in an electrical outlet that is near high power consumption appliances
such as a washer, dryer, refrigerator, microwave, hair dryer or air conditioning unit.
lIf you have connection problems, temporarily plug in both adapters in the same
room. If the Data LED on both units is illuminated, the PL60s are functioning properly
and your home's electrical wiring is contributing to the connection problems.

LED Indicators
The LEDs on the front of the PL60 can help you understand the current state of your
adapters.
LED Action Meaning
Power Adapter is on.
Adapter is setting up security
Ethernet Ethernet port is connected
No Ethernet connection
Data Data transfer rate is > 80Mbps
Data transfer rate is between 50Mbps and 80Mbps
/ Data transfer rate is < 50Mbps
No compatible units found with same encryption key
Legend: / Steady Glow / Blinking Not Connected or Off
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Connection and Controls
To minimize unwanted AC line noise that may degrade the performance of your PL60, take
advantage of the filtered outlet on the face of the unit for powering your AC devices - espe-
cially USB and other cell phone chargers, dimmer-capable lamps, plasma TVs and other
devices employing switching power supplies. Plug a power strip into the front of the PL60 for
additional filtered capacity.
The bottom of the unit has a gigabit Ethernet port and two buttons.
Ethernet Connect to an Ethernet device such as a router, computer, game con-
sole, printer, etc.
Link Press and hold for 2 seconds to link the PL60 to your network. (For
more information about linking, see "Security".)
Reset Press and hold for 10 seconds to reset the PL60 to factory defaults.

Installation
Using one of the supplied Ethernet cables, connect one of the PL60 adapters to your
router. Plug the unit into an AC outlet. The Power and Ethernet LEDs should both
light up.
Plug in the other PL60 adapter in the room where you wish to extend your network. The
Power LED will light up.
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Confirm that the Data LEDs on both adapters are lit, indicating the adapters are con-
nected. If not, try a different wall outlet located closer to the other PL60 adapter.
Using the remaining, supplied Ethernet cable, connect your device to the second
PL60 adapter. Confirm that the Ethernet LED is lit.
Your hardware installation is complete.

Security
Adapters on the same network must use the same encryption key. Any PL60s (or other
HomePlug-compliant adapters) using the default encryption key will communicate suc-
cessfully.
To help protect your network from unauthorized access via the power lines, it is recom-
mended that you create a private encryption key to replace the default key. To create a
private encryption key, follow these steps:
1. All Adapters Plug in all the adapters to be re-keyed. Press the Link button for 10
seconds (on each adapter) to ensure all adapters have been reset to the
default encryption key. The default encryption key is "HomeplugAV".
2. 1st Adapter Press the Link button on the first adapter for no more than 3 seconds.
The Power LED blinks after you release the button. The adapter creates
a private, randomly generated encryption key that each adapter will
use.
3. 2nd Adapter Within 2 minutes of completing Step 2, press the Link button on the
second adapter for no more than 3 seconds. The Power LED blinks after
you release the button.
Your powerline network is now securely configured with the same private encryption key.
The adapters retain the security settings even if they are unplugged.
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Expand Your PL60 Network
If you would like to add more than two adapters, press the Link button of the additional
adapter for no more than 3 seconds. The Power LED blinks after you release the button.
Within 2 minutes, press the Link button of any adapter in your existing network for no more
than 3 seconds. The Power LED blinks after you release the button.
After performing the above security steps, your network will be securely configured using
the same network encryption key for all adapters.
Additional Support
Subscribers: If you require further instructions, contact the Service Provider from whom this
product was purchased.
Service Providers: Contact SmartRG support at [e-mail] or your SmartRG Sales
Engineer.
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