Solwise HOMEPLUG AV Mini User manual

500Mbps HomePlug AV Ethernet Adapter
V2.0

User Manual
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Contents
About the Product ..................................................... 6
How Does t Work? ...................................................................................... 6
Direct Connection ........................................................................................ 7
Package Contents ................................................................................ 7
Device Design ....................................................................................... 8
Pairing the Device ..................................................................................... 11
How to Use Simple Connect ...................................................................... 12
Resetting the Private Network Name .................................................... 12
............................................................................................................... 13
Creating a Secured HomePlug AV Network ............................................ 13
Joining an Existing Secured HomePlug AV Network .............................. 19
Power Saving Mode ................................................................................... 24
Getting Started ....................................................... 26
Plan Your Net ork ............................................................................. 27
Local Network ............................................................................................ 27
Gaming Network ........................................................................................ 27
Entertainment Network ............................................................................. 28
Media Network ........................................................................................... 28
Setup the HomePlug AVs ................................................................... 29
For Twin Pack ............................................................................................ 29
For Single Pack .......................................................................................... 29
About HomePlug AV Utility .................................... 30
Requirements ..................................................................................... 30
Installation .......................................................................................... 31
Opening HomePlug AV Utility ........................................................... 32
The User Interface ............................................................................. 32
Home ......................................................................................................... 33
Private Network Name .............................................................................. 34
Local Private Network Name .................................................................. 35
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Remote Private Network Name .............................................................. 35
Simulate Simple Connect Button ............................................................ 36
Quality of Service ...................................................................................... 37
Devices ...................................................................................................... 39
Firmware Upgrade .................................................................................... 40
Appendix ................................................................. 42
FCC Statement ................................................................................... 42
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About the Product
HomePlug AV is read to use out of the box and does not require the installation of driver software
to work. It can be connected to computers, routers, gaming consoles, hubs, IPTV set-top boxes,
and other Ethernet devices regardless of operating s stem.
How Does It Work?
HomePlug AV utilizes the existing electrical wiring in the house as a path to create a secured
network of computers and Ethernet devices. With a maximum data rate of up to 500 Mbps,
HomePlug AV can reliabl handle high requirement applications like broadband Internet, high
definition video streaming, and Voice over IP.
HomePlug AV converts digital signals to a complex analog signal that traverses along the electrical
wires. When receiving the analog signal, HomePlug AV converts the analog signal back to digital. To
make the signal secured, a 128-bit AES encr ption is applied.
A HomePlug AV device can onl communicate with other HomePlug AV devices that use the same
Private Network Name. The Private Network Name can be changed manuall using the HomePlug AV
Utilit software on a computer with a Windows operating s stem. When ou use the software, ou
have to manuall t pe the Private Network Name for the device. Another wa to change the Private
Network Name is to use the Simple Connect button. Simple Connect automaticall creates an
encr pted Private Network Name. It can also be used to reset the Private Network Name or to add
a device into an existing HomePlug AV network.
Note: HomePlug AV devices from the Twin Pack are alread configured to use a common Private
Network Name unique for that pair and are read to use. The HomePlug AV from a Single Pack,
on the other hand, uses a random Private Network Name. You still need to change its Private
Network Name to allow it to communicate with an existing HomePlug AV network.
When a HomePlug AV communicates with another device, the Powerline Activit LED color will
give ou an idea about the connection rate: Red means below 30 Mbps; Amber means 30 to 80
Mbps; and Green means more than 80 Mbps.
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Direct Connection
For best performance, connect HomePlug AV directl to a wall outlet. Avoid connecting it to a
power strip where other electrical devices are connected. Other devices create electrical noise
that ma affect the performance of HomePlug AV.
Package Contents
The package contains the following items:
1 HomePlug AV for Single Pack or 2 HomePlug AVs for Twin Pack
1 Ethernet cable for Single Pack or 2 Ethernet cables for Twin Pack
Resource CD that contains the HomePlug AV Utilit installer and the User Manual.
Eas Start Guide
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Device Design
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Label Status Description/ Function
A
Power
Blinking
slowl
When LED is blinking slowl in Green color
HomePlug AV is on a Power Saving status.
Off No power.
On After Simple Connect is pressed for 2-4
seconds, this LED will blink to confirm the
button press.
When Simple Connect is pressed for 5-8
seconds, this LED will blink to confirm the
Private Network Name reset.
B
Powerline Activity
Off Device is not connected to a HomePlug AV network.
On This LED remains on when the device is part
of a HomePlug AV network.
The LED colors represents the connection
rate within the HomePlug AV network
whether it is good (red), better (amber), or
best (green).
The LED flashes to indicate network
activit .
CEthernet Activity
Off An Ethernet device is not connected.
On An Ethernet device is connected.
The LED flashes to indicate Ethernet
activit .
DEthernet Port Accepts either cross or straight Ethernet cable.
E
Simple Connect
Button /
eset Button
Press to create or join a HomePlug AV network. It
can also be used to reset the Private Network Name
to a random ke .
Press for 10-13 seconds to reset to the factor
default settings. When ou reset to the factor
default, all our configuration changes will be
removed.

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Pairing the Device
Your HomePlug AV devices b default are preconfigured to have a common Private Network Name.
Setting up our HomePlugAV network is as eas as 1,2 and 3.
1. Plug in our HomePlugAV devices side b side to easil observe the LED behavior. Wait until
the Power and PL-ACT LED turns ON to confirm that the connection has been established.
Location A Location B
2. In Location A plug in our HomePlugAV into the wall socket then connect it to our
Modem/Router’s Ethernet LAN port using an Ethernet cable.
3. In Location B plug in our HomePlugAV into the wall socket then connect it to our
computer’s Ethernet Port using an Ethernet cable. Your HomePlugAV is now read to use.
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How to Use Simple Connect
Simple Connect provides a more convenient wa of creating our HomePlug AV network without the
need to open the HomePlug AV Utilit software from a computer. The button has three main
functions which includes:
Resetting the Private Network Name
Creating a Secured HomePlug AV Network
Joining an existing Secured HomePlug AV Network
Resetting the Private Network Name
Simple Connect allows ou to reset the HomePlug AV’s Private Network Name to a random ke .
When a HomePlug AV is reset to a random ke , it will not be able to communicate with an other
device.
Note: Resetting the Private Network Name is different from resetting the device to its factor
default settings. If ou intend to reset the device to its factor default settings, press RESET on
the device.
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To reset the Private Network Name using Simple Connect:
Creating a Secured HomePlug AV Network
To create a HomePlug AV network, ou need at least two HomePlug AV devices using random
Private Network Names. When ou press Simple Connect for 10 seconds on both devices, a common
Private Network Name will be automaticall generated to enable them to communicate with each
other.
Note: New HomePlug AV can alread communicate with each other out of the box. However, if
ou intend to create a new Private Network Name using Simple Connect for both devices, ou
need to reset their Private Network Names to a random ke before proceeding.
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Step 1
Press Simple Connect button for 10 seconds
or wait until ALL LED blinks. The Powerline
Activit LED will switch OFF on both units.
Step 2
Do the same procedure on unit 2 to reset its
Private Network Name. Press the Simple
Connect button for 2 seconds on both units to
pair the devices.

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To create a Secured HomePlug AV network using Simple Connect:
Step 1
Plug our HomePlug AVs side b side where ou can easil observe the LED behavior.
Upon connection, the LEDs will blink simultaneousl and then the Power LED lights on steadil .
Press the Simple Connect button of the HomePlug AV X for ten seconds. All LED will blink
indicating that the Private Network Name has been randomize.
Press the Simple Connect button of the HomePlug AV Y for ten seconds. All LED will blink
indicating that the Private Network Name has been randomize.
Step 2
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Press Simple Connect for two seconds on HomePlug X. After ou release the button, the Power LED
will blink. If the Power LED did not blink, press Simple Connect again for two seconds.
Note: Do not press Simple Connect for more than 2 seconds.
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Step 3
Press Simple Connect for two seconds on HomePlug Y. After ou release the button, the Power LED
will blink. If the Power LED did not blink, press Simple Connect again for two seconds.
Make sure to press Simple Connect on HomePlug Y within two minutes after ou press Simple
Connect on HomePlug X.
The LEDs on both devices will switch off and on twice to signif that the are paired with another
device.
Note: Do not press Simple Connect for more than 2 seconds
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Step 4
To confirm if the connection was established, check the LEDs. The Power LEDs and the
Powerline Activit LEDs on both HomePlugs are ON.
When the Powerline Activit LED on either HomePlug X or HomePlug Y is off, this means the
pairing is not successful. In this case, ou need to redo the entire process again.
Step 5
Unplug the HomePlug AVs and then connect them to our Ethernet devices using the Ethernet
cables from the product package. After connecting the Ethernet cable, plug the HomePlugs directl
to a wall outlet.
An Ethernet-enabled device can be a router, computer, hub, gaming console, IP phone, network
printer, or IP TV set-top box.
Note: HomePlug AVs work best when connected directl to a wall socket. Avoid plugging it to a
power strip or power extension. Other electrical devices in the power strip produce electrical
noise that ma affect the performance of the HomePlug.
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Joining an Existing Secured HomePlug AV Network
To enable a new device to join an existing network, Simple Connect will cop the Private Network
Name of the existing network to the new HomePlug AV. If ou pressed Simple Connect from
multiple HomePlug AVs, onl the signal from the first two devices will be processed.
To join an existing Secured HomePlug AV network using Simple
Connect:
Step 1
Plug HomePlug AV Z beside one of our existing HomePlug AV device. Make sure ou can easil
observe the LED behavior.
pon connection, HomePlug Z’s LEDs will blink simultaneousl and then the Power LED lights ON
steadil . Ethernet LED will be ON if there is an ethernet link.
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Step 2
Press Simple Connect for ten seconds from a HomePlug AV Z. After ou release the button, All LED
will blink. The Power LED will sta ON.
Note: If the all LED did not blink, press Simple Connect again for ten seconds.
Step 3
Press Simple Connect Button for two seconds on the existing HomePlug AV device. After ou release
the button, the Power LED will continuousl blink. If the Power LED did not blink, press
Simple Connect again for two seconds.
Make sure to press Simple Connect Button again on the HomePlug AV Z within two minutes after
ou press Simple Connect from the existing network.
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