SMC Networks HPAV-ETH User manual

EZ Connect N
Draft 11n Wireless USB2.0 Adapter
EZ Connect Powerline™
200Mbps HomePlug AV Adapter
SMCHPAV-ETH

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Copyright
Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable.
However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or
other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or
otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC. SMC reserves the right to change
specifications at any time without notice.
Copyright © 2009 by
SMC Networks, Inc.
20 Mason
Irvine, CA 92618
All rights reserved. Printed in Taiwan
Trademarks:
SMC is a registered trademark; and EZ Connect Powerline is a trademark of SMC Networks, Inc.
Other product and company names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
holders.

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Warranty and
Product Registration
To register SMC products and to review the detailed warranty statement, please refer to the Support
Section of the SMC Website at http://www.smc.com
SMC Networks, Inc.
20 Mason
Irvine, CA 92618

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Compliances
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try
to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, (example - use only shielded interface cables when
connecting to computer or peripheral devices) any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20cm between the
radiator and your body. This transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter..

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EC Declaration of Conformity
SMC contact for these products in Europe is:
SMC Networks Spain, S.L.
Edificio Conata II,
Group CTSG
Fructuos Gelabert 6-8 2o2a
08970 Sant Joan Despi, Barcolona,Spain
This product indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the EMC Directive
(2004/108/EC) and the LVD Directive (2006/95/EC) of the European Union. This equipment
meets the following conformance standards.
EN 55022:2006 CISPR/I/XX/CDV Opt B
EN 61000-3-2 : 2006
EN 61000-3-3 : 1995+A1:2001+A2:2005
EN 55024: 1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
IEC 61000-4-2: 1995+A1:1998+A2:2000; IEC 61000-4-3:2006; IEC 61000-4-4: 2004;
IEC 61000-4-5: 2005; IEC 61000-4-6:2007; IEC 61000-4-8:1993+A1:2000;
IEC 61000-4-11: 2004
EN 60950-1: 2006

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Index
Preface…………………………………………………………………………............... 6
Important Safety Instructions………………………………………………………… 6
Chapter 1 Installation Notice………………………………….................................. 8
Chapter 2 Product Installation Guide……………………………………………….. 9
2.1 Installing the local powerline network……….……………………………………. 9
2.2 Sharing a xDSL or cable modem Internet connection………………………….. 9
2.3 Extending a wireless network with powerline to share an Internet connection. 10
Chapter 3 Utility…………………………………………………………………………. 11
3.1 System Requirements……………………………………………………………... 11
3.2 Installation…………………………………………………………………………… 11
3.3 Running the Utility………………………………………………………………….. 12
3.4 How to use…………………………………………………………………………... 13
3.4.1 Main Tab………………………………………………………………………… 13
3.4.2 Privacy Tab……………………………………………………………………... 16
3.4.3 Diagnostics Tab………………………………………………………………… 17
3.4.4 About Tab……………………………………………………………………….. 20
Appendix………………………………………………………………………………..... 21
A-1. Specification……………………………….……………………………………….. 21
A-2. Push buttons……………………….………………………………………………. 23

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PREFACE
This document describes the installation of the SMCHPAV-ETH device.
Please read this document before installing the product.
This publication contains the following sections:
Important safety instructions
The first thing you need to know before you begin to install
Product installation guide
Specification
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
This product is intended for connection to the AC power line. For installation instructions,
please refer to the Installation section. For removing the device, refer to the Unplug
section. The following precautions should be considered when using this product.
zPlease read all instructions before installing and operating this product.
zPlease keep all instructions for later reference.
zPlease follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
zUnplug the powerline adapter from the power outlet before cleaning the product.
Use a damp cloth for cleaning. DO NOT use liquid or aerosol cleaners.
zDO NOT operate this product near water.
zThis product should never be placed near or over a radiator, or heat register.
zThis product relies on the building’s electrical installation for short-circuit (over
current) protection.
zEnsure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120VAC/20A or 240VAC/16A
is used on the phase conductors (all current-carrying conductors).
zDO NOT allow anything to rest on the product interconnect cords. DO NOT install
this product where people may walk on the cords.
zBecause the SMCHPAV-ETH device sends data over the powerline, it is
recommended that you plug it directly into a power outlet. Do not plug the device
into a UPS or power strip with surge protection. The SMCHPAV-ETH device has its
own power filter for protection against surges.
zThe product can be operated at an ambient temperature of 40oC.
zFor pluggable equipment, the socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment
and shall be easily accessible.

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zOnly a qualified technician should service this product. Opening or removing
covers may result in exposure to dangerous voltage points or other risks.
zUnplug the powerline adapter from the power outlet and refer the product to
qualified service personnel for the following conditions:
¾When the interconnect cords are damaged or frayed.
¾If liquid has been spilled into the product.
¾If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
¾If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are
followed.
¾If the product shows a distinct change in performance.

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Chapter 1. Installation notice
The first thing you need to know before you begin to install……
1. Before installing, make sure your PC meets these requirements for hardware
installation:
zMicrosoft Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, Mac OS or Linux OS
zPentium® III or better, clock rate faster than 2.0GHz recommended
zResource on your PC
At least one free Ethernet port for SMCHPAV-ETH device
2. Your PC must not be configured for another network. This means that:
zNo network clients except for Microsoft Network*, Client for Netware*
Networks, or Microsoft Family Logon* are installed
zNo network services except file and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks or
Personal Web Server* are installed
zNo network protocols except Microsoft’s TCP/IP, IPX/SPX, NetBEUI, or Net
BIOS support for IPX/SPX are installed
3. Network installation requires two steps:
1. Install the SMCHPAV-ETH device
2. For each PC to be added to the network, repeat the process
4. Check that you have the following parts for each PC on the network:
Quick installation guide for SMCHPAV-ETH device:
1. SMCHPAV-ETH device
2. Ethernet Cable (CAT 5)
5. Familiarize yourself with the Powerline device connections:
There is only one Ethernet port. This is used for the connection with PC, xDSL Router,
Cable Modem, or Wireless AP.
6. Limitation of the PLC device:
To meet the safety regulation, the longest distance between powerline devices is
limited to 100 meter and for in-house use only. More than 100 meter will cause the
signal reduction or data loss.

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Chapter 2. Product Installation Guide
Important:
Do not plug the device into a power strip or surge protector because these devices may
consist of filter and impair signal. Also avoid plugging the device right next to noisy sources
such as cell phone charger, Halogen light, Energy saving bulb, noisy desktop computer,
vacuum cleaner, etc. Both cases result in poor transmission speed.
2.1 Installing the local powerline network
1. Use the supplied Category 5 Ethernet cable to connect the SMCHPAV-ETH to your
PC’s Ethernet port.
2. Plug the SMCHPAV-ETH device to an AC power outlet.
3. The Power LED indicator will light on after plugging.
4. You can repeat steps 1 and 2 for connecting the more powerline devices
5. The Link LED indicator starts blinking when the data communication proceeds on
the Powerline network.
6. The Ethernet LED indicator starts blinking when the data communication proceeds
on the Ethernet network.
2.2 Sharing a xDSL or cable modem Internet connection
1. Connect one SMCHPAV-ETH device to your broadband xDSL/ Cable Router
zPlug the SMCHPAV-ETH into an AC power outlet.
zPlug the provided Ethernet cable into the RJ45 connector of SMCHPAV-ETH
and plug the other end of the cable into an available Ethernet port of the
broadband router.
2. Connect the other SMCHPAV-ETH device(s) to the PC(s) to share the Internet
connection
zPlug the SMCHPAV-ETH device into an AC power outlet.
zPlug the provided Ethernet cable into the RJ45 connector of SMCHPAV-ETH
and plug the other end of the cable into an available Ethernet port of the PC.

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2.3 Extending a wireless network with powerline to share an Internet
connection
1. Connect one SMCHPAV-ETH device to the broadband router
zPlug the SMCHPAV-ETH into an AC power outlet.
zPlug the provided Ethernet cable into the RJ45 connector of SMCHPAV-ETH
and plug the other end of the cable into an available Ethernet port of the
broadband router.
2. Connect the other SMCHPAV-ETH adapter to the wireless Access Point (AP)
zPlug the SMCHPAV-ETH device into an AC power outlet.
zPlug the provided Ethernet cable into the RJ45 connector of SMCHAV-ETH
and plug the other end of the cable into the Ethernet port on the wireless AP.

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Chapter 3. Utility
This Windows utility enables users to find the SMCHPAV-ETH on the Powerline network,
measures data transfer rates, ensures privacy and performs diagnostics.
3.1 System Requirements
Operation System Microsoft Windows®2000, XP, Vista
CPU Intel Pentium III or better, clock rate faster than 2.0GHz
recommended
RAM Minimum 128MB
Free Disk Space Minimum 20MB
Network Interface One Fast Ethernet (10/100Mbps) network card with RJ45 port, one
RJ45 Ethernet cable
3.2 Installation
Step1. Before installing this utility, please verify that there is no any other Powerline
utility installed on your computer. If there is another utility installed, please
uninstall it and restart your computer before installing the SMCHPAV-ETH utility.
Step 2. Please insert the SMCHPAV-ETH CD-ROM into your computer’s CD-ROM
drive. Go to the SMCHPAV-ETH directory and double-click Setup.exe to start
the installation. Then the following screens will appear (See Figure 1).
Figure 1.Installation Browser Snapshot
Step 3. Follow the steps to install this utility by clicking Next >. No password or CD-key
is required for installation.

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3.3 Running the Utility
After installing the utility, please run it from the Start/All Programs menu or double click
the utility icon on the desktop. Figure 2 shows the main screen of the utility. This screen
shows a SMCHPAV-ETH connected as local device and another SMCHPAV-ETH
connected as remote device.
Figure 2. The Main Tab Screen

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3.4 How to use
3.4.1. Main Tab
The Main tab lists all SMCHPAV-ETH devices that are currently logically connected to
the available powerline network. See chapter 3.4.2 on “privacy” to learn more about
logical powerline networks.
Upper Window
The upper window, entitled “Local Device(s) on your computer”, shows all the local
SMCHPAV-ETH devices directly connected to your computer via Ethernet. In most
cases, there is only one device shown in the upper window. If you have more than one
NIC (Network Interface Card) on your computer and each of them connects
SMCHPAV-ETH devices, you will find more than one local powerline device shown in
the upper window. The utility will scan the Powerline network periodically to search for
all SMCHPAV-ETH devices and keep the information updated.

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CCo MAC Address
This window shows the Hardware MAC Address of the “CCo”(Central Coordinator) of
this Powerline network. The CCo is automatically appointed by the Powerline network
and cannot be changed unless the original CCo is unplugged.
Lower Window
The lower window lists all the SMCHPAV-ETH devices discovered in the current logical
Powerline network. This window will report each powerline device’s connection status,
as shown in Figure 2.
TEI The TEI shows the unique “Terminal Equipment Identifier” of each
SMCHPAV-ETH inside the Powerline network. The TEI is automatically
defined by the Powerline network and cannot be changed unless the device is
unplugged.
Password Shows the password for each SMCHPAV-ETH on the network. You can add
or chance the password by selecting a device and clicking the “Enter
Password” button.
MAC Address Shows the Hardware MAC Address for each SMCHPAV-ETH on the network.
Bridged MAC Address Shows the Hardware MAC Adress of the NIC that the SMCHPAV-ETH
connects to. If it´s not connected to a NIC, its default value is “ff:ff:ff:ff:ff:ff”.
Speed(Mbps) Shows the data transfer speed between the remote device and the local
device in Mbps (Million bits per second)
“Enter password” button
If you’d like to create a secure private network, you need to enter the password for the
devices. Please click on the device you want to add a password for and click the “Enter
Password” button. The “Set Device Password” dialog box will show up (Figure 3).
The TEI and MAC address of the selected device are shown in the dialog box. After
entering the password, click “OK” button. You can find the password for each device on
the backside of the device. The password typically appears as a number and letter code,
in groups of four, separated by dashes. If the input password does not match the
device’s real password, an error message will appear and you need to try again.

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Figure 3. Set Device Password
“Add Remote” button
The “Add Remote” button is used to add a remote device which is not listed in the lower
window to your logical network (for example, a device is currently in another logical
network). The dialog box in Figure 4 is shown after clicking the “Add Remote” button,
and it allows you to enter both, the device name and the password of the remote device
you want to add. The device will be added to your logical network only if the Network
Name (see chapter 3.4.2) and Password (see password on the device label) are both
correct. Like the “Enter Password” function, incorrect passwords will be warned and
denied.
Figure 4. Add Remote Device

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“Scan” button
The “Scan” button is used to immediately search for SMCHPAV-ETH devices connected
to your logical network. By default setting, it will automatically scan every 10 seconds
and update the display lists accordingly.
3.4.2 Privacy Tab
By factory default, every SMCHPAV-ETH device carries a default logical network name:
“HomePlug AV”. The “Privacy” tab provides functions to manage this logical network
name and create private network.
“Use Default (Public Network)” button
You can directly set the network name back to factory default “HomePlug AV” by clicking
the “Use Default (Public Network)” button first, and then clicking the “Set Local Device
Only” or “Set All Devices” button.
Figure 5. The Privacy Tab Screen

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“Set Local Device Only” button
The “Set Local Device Only” button is used to change the network name of the local
device only. After changing the network name to a new one, all the devices existing in
the same network before will no longer be able to communicate or respond to you
because they will not have the same network name within the local device.
“Set All Devices” button
The “Set All Devices” button is used to change the network name of all devices in the
logical networks, both local and remote, that are shown in the Main Tab. Please enter
the password for remote devices in advance, following the instructions in “Enter
Password” button to ensure that this function can proceed normally.
3.4.3 Diagnostics Tab
The “Diagnostics” tab shows the system information and the history of all devices that
have been found before in the logical network (Figure 6).
The upper window of the Diagnostics tab shows the host computer’s system
information:
zMAC Address of all NICs (network interface card)
zMAC Address and the firmware version of the SMCHPAV-ETH device which is
connected to each NIC.
zComputer name
zUser name
zProcessor and operating system information
zUtility version
zVersions of all the driver DLLs and libraries used

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Figure 6. The Diagnostics Tab Screen
The lower window of Diagnostics tab contains the history of all remote devices which
have been found by the computer previously. All the devices will be shown here,
regardless whether they are currently active or not. The following information is
available from the list:
zTEI (Terminal Equipment Identifier)
zMAC Address
zPassword
zSpeed(Mbps)
zLast Seen
The diagnostics information displayed on the upper and lower window could be saved to
a text file or printed out by printers. Devices which no longer exist in the logical network
can be deleted using the “Delete…” button.
“Delete…”button
Select the device that no longer exists in the logical network by clicking its record, and
then click this button to delete the record.

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“View Report…” button
Click this button to view all the device information displayed on the upper and lower
window in the default text editor.
“Save Report…” button
Click this button to save all the device information displayed on the upper and lower
window to a text file.
“Print Report…” button
Click this button to print the all diagnostics information to your default printer.