Solwise PL-1200AV2-PEW User manual

Solwise PL-1200AV2-PEW(AC)
V1.0

User Manual
Page 2 of 35
Legal Notice
2017 © All rights reserved. Version 1.0
No part of this document may be reproduced, republished, or retransmitted in any form or
by any means whatsoever, whether electronically or mechanically, including, but not limited
to, by way of photocopying, recording, information recording, or through retrieval systems
without the express written permission. We reserve the right to revise this document at any
time without the obligation to notify any person and/or entity. All other company or product
names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their
respective owners.
LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND DAMAGES
THE PRODUCT AND THE SOFTWARES WITHIN ARE PROVIDED "AS IS," BASIS. THE MANUFACTURER
AND MANUFACTURER’S RESELLERS (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS “THE SELLERS”) DISCLAIM
ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE
IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON-INFRINGEMENT, MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, OR ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING, COURSE
OF PERFORMANCE, OR USAGE OF TRADE. IN NO EVENT WILL THE SELLERS BE LIABLE FOR
DAMAGES OR LOSS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL WILLFUL,
PUNITIVE, INCIDENTAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL, DAMAGES, DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF
BUSINESS PROFITS, OR DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS OF ANY CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD
PARTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR THE SOFTWARES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE RESULTING FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT OR
SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION, OR LOSS OR INACCURACY OF DATA OF ANY KIND,
WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY, EVEN IF THE PARTIES
HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE
RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY CUSTOMER.
BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABILITY FOR
DAMAGES, THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO THE PARTIES. IN NO EVENT WILL THE
SELLERS’ TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY OF EACH AND EVERY KIND IN RELATION TO THE
PRODUCT OR ITS SOFTWARE EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY CUSTOMER FOR THE PRODUCT.

User Manual
Page 3 of 35
Contents
About the Device ........................................................................................................ 4
How Does It Work? ....................................................................................... 4
Device Design .............................................................................................................. 5
Getting Started ............................................................................................................. 7
Planning Your Network ................................................................................ 8
Pairing the Device ........................................................................................ 9
Power Saving Mode ................................................................................... 15
Setup the HomePlug AV2s ........................................................................ 16
For Twin Pack ............................................................................................... 16
For Single Pack ............................................................................................ 16
Device’s Web User Interface ................................................................................... 17
Opening the User Interface ...................................................................... 17
The Web User Interface ............................................................................................. 21
Status ............................................................................................................ 22
Network ........................................................................................................ 23
Management .............................................................................................. 26
Homeplug .................................................................................................... 29
Appendix ..................................................................................................................... 34
FCC Statement ........................................................................................... 34

User Manual
Page 4 of 35
About the Device
HomePlug AV2 is ready 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 system.
How Does It Work?
HomePlug AV2 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 600
Mbps, HomePlug AV2 can reliably handle high requirement applications like broadband
Internet, high definition video streaming, and Voice over IP.
HomePlug AV2 converts digital signals to a complex analog signal that traverses along the
electrical wires. When receiving the analog signal, HomePlug AV2 converts the analog signal
back to digital. To make the signal secured, a 128-bit AES encryption is applied.
A HomePlug AV2 device can only communicate with other HomePlug AV2 devices that use
the same Private Network Name. The Private Network Name can be easily changed in two
ways. (1) is through the HomePlug AV2 Utility software. It can be changed manually using the
HomePlug AV2 Utility software on a computer with a Windows operating system. When you
use the software, you have to manually type the Private Network Name for the device; (2) Is
through the Simple Connect button. The Simple Connect button automatically creates an
encrypted Private Network Name. It can also be used to reset the Private Network Name or
to add a device into an existing HomePlug AV2 network.
Note: HomePlug AV2 devices are effective when used in pairs. The Twin
packs are already configured to use a common Private Network Name
unique for that pair and are ready to use without involving any complex
configurations. The HomePlug AV2 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 AV2
network.
When a HomePlug AV2 communicates with another device, the Powerline Activity LED
color will indicate the status of the connection rate it provides: Red means below 30 Mbps;
Amber means 30 to 120 Mbps; and Green means more than 120 Mbps.

User Manual
Page 5 of 35
Device Design
Label
Description/ Function
Ethernet
Port
Accepts either cross or straight Ethernet cable.
Reset
Button
Press for 2-4 seconds then release button to reset to the factory
default settings. When you reset to the factory default, all your
configuration changes will be removed.
Simple
Connect
Button
When Simple Connect is pressed for 10 seconds, it will
randomize the Private Network Name.
Press 2 seconds to join or add to another network.

User Manual
Page 6 of 35
Label Status
Description/ Function
Power
LED
OFF  No power.
ON
 HomePlug AV2 is on a Power Saving Status if the
Power LED is blinking slowly.
 When Simple Connect is pressed for 10 seconds,
this LED will turn OFF and turn ON to confirm the
Private Network Name reset.
 After Simple Connect is pressed for 2 seconds, this
LED will blink to confirm the button press.
 If Reset Button is pressed for 3 seconds, this LED will
turn OFF and turn ON.
Powerline
Activity
OFF Device is not connected to a HomePlug AV2 network.
ON
 When Simple Connect is pressed for 10 seconds,
this LED will turn OFF to confirm the Private
Network Name reset.
 This LED is steady in color when the device is part
of a HomePlug AV2 network.
 The LED colors represent the connection rate
within the HomePlug AV2 network whether it is
good (red), better (amber), or best (green).
Ethernet
Activity
LEDs
1 & 2
OFF An Ethernet device is connected to the corresponding
port.
ON
 The corresponding LED is steady when an
Ethernet device is connected.
 When Simple Connect is pressed for 10 seconds,
this LED will turn OFF and turn ON to confirm the
Private Network Name reset. (Ethernet is
connected)
 The LED flashes to indicate Ethernet activity.

User Manual
Page 7 of 35
Getting Started
Setting up the device is easy. The flowchart below provides an outline of the steps you need
to complete the installation. There are brief descriptions beside each step to help you along.
Detailed instructions are provided in the subsequent pages.
Setup the
HomePlug AV2
Plan your Network
Ready to Use
(Optional)
Install HomePlug
AV2 Utility
Software
Use an Ethernet cable to
connect the HomePlug AV2 to
your computer or Ethernet
device.
Install HomePlug AV2 Utility to
apply manual configuration
changes and monitor device
activity.

User Manual
Page 8 of 35
Planning Your Network
Before moving ahead to setup your network, it is a good idea to draw out a network
diagram to help identify your network devices and plan out how to connect these
devices.
Local Network
Share ultrafast Internet connection with any computer wherever it is in the house.
Gaming Network
Connect your gaming console to the Internet and compete with other online
players.
Entertainment Network
Experience IP TV streaming into your home entertainment system.
Media Network
Realize your high tech lifestyle by converging your IP devices into a single network.

User Manual
Page 9 of 35
Pairing the Device
Your HomePlug AV2 devices by default are preconfigured to have a common
Private Network Name. Setting up your HomePlug AV2 network is as easy as 1,2 and
3.
1. It is advisable that you plug in your HomePlug AV2 devices side by side to easily
observe the LED behaviors of each HomePlug AV2. Wait until the Power and PL-
ACT LED turns ON to confirm that the connection has been established
2. In ROOM A plug in your HomePlug AV2 into the wall socket then connect it to
your modem router’s Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable.
3. In ROOM B plug in your HomePlug AV2 into the wall socket then connect it to
your computer’s Ethernet Port using an Ethernet cable. Your HomePlug AV2 is
now ready to use.

User Manual
Page 10 of 35
Resetting the Private Network Name
Simple Connect allows you to reset the HomePlug AV2’s Private Network Name to a
random key. When a HomePlug AV2 is reset to a random key, it will not be able to
communicate with any other device. Note: Resetting the Private Network Name is
different from resetting the device to its factory default settings. If you intend to reset
the device to its factory default settings, press RESET on the device for 3 seconds.
To reset the Private Network Name using Simple Connect:
Step 1
On HomePlug X, Press the Simple
Connect button for 10 seconds. Power
LED and Ethernet LED will turn OFF and
turn ON (Ethernet is connected). The
Powerline Activity LED will switch OFF
on both units.
Step 2
On the second adapter (HomePlug Y),
press the Simple Connect button for 2
seconds and do it on the first adapter
to pair the devices. The Power LED will
blink to indicate that the button is
pressed.

User Manual
Page 11 of 35
Creating a Secured HomePlug AV2 Network
To create a HomePlug AV2 network, you need at least two HomePlug AV2 devices
using random Private Network Names. When you press Simple Connect for 10
seconds on both devices, a common Private Network Name will be automatically
generated to enable them to communicate with each other.
Note: New HomePlug AV2 can already communicate with each other once out of
the box and plugged. However, if you intend to create a new Private Network
Name using Simple Connect for both devices, you need to reset their Private
Network Names to a random key before proceeding.
To create a Secured HomePlug AV2 network using Simple Connect:
Step 1
Plug your HomePlug AV2s side by side where you can easily observe the LED
behavior.
Upon connection, the Ethernet LEDs will blink simultaneously and then the Power
LED and Powerline Activity LED lights on steadily.
Press the Simple Connect button of HomePlug AV2 X for 10 seconds. Powerline
Activity LED will turn OFF. Power LED will Turn OFF and ON indicating that the Private
Network Name has been randomized.
Step 2
Press the Simple Connect button for 2 seconds on HomePlug Y. After you release the
button, the Power LED will blink. If the Power LED did not blink, press Simple
Connect again for two seconds.
Step 3
Press Simple Connect for two seconds on HomePlug X. After you release the button,
the Power LED will blink. If the Power LED did not blink, press Simple Connect
again for two seconds.

User Manual
Page 12 of 35
Pairing between two devices are only given two minutes upon pressing the Simple
Connect button for two seconds on HomePlug Y. After pressing Simple Connect on
HomePlug Y, make sure to press Simple Connect on HomePlug X within two minutes
to ensure a successful connection, otherwise repeat steps 2 and 3 until the LEDs of
both devices switch OFF and on twice, indicating that they are paired with one
another.
Step 4
To confirm if the connection was established, check the LEDs. The Power LEDs and
the Powerline Activity LEDs on both HomePlugs are ON.
Step 5
Unplug the HomePlug AV2s and then connect them to your Ethernet devices using
the Ethernet cables from the product package. After connecting the Ethernet
cable, plug the HomePlugs directly 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 AV2s work best when connected directly to a wall socket. It is
suggested to avoid plugging a HomePlug AV2 to a power strip or power extension
as much as possible. Other electrical devices plugged in the power strip produce
electrical noise that may affect the overall performance of the HomePlug.

User Manual
Page 13 of 35
Joining an Existing Secured HomePlug AV2
Network
To enable a new device to join an existing network, Simple Connect will copy the
Private Network Name of the existing network to the new HomePlug AV2. You only
have to pair the new HomePlug AV2 device to any of the devices within the existing
HomePlug AV2 Network by pressing the Simple connect. If you pressed Simple
Connect from multiple HomePlug AV2s, only the signal from the first two devices will
be processed.
To join an existing Secured HomePlug AV2 network using Simple
Connect:
Step 1
Plug HomePlug X (your new HomePlug) beside one of your existing HomePlug
AV/AV2 devices. It is important to ensure that you can easily observe the LED
behaviors of the HomePlugs in your home.
Upon connection, HomePlug X’s LEDs will blink simultaneously and then the Power
LED lights ON steadily. Ethernet LED will be ON if there are Ethernet devices
connected to its Ethernet ports.
Step 2
Press Simple Connect for 10 seconds from HomePlug X. After you release the button,
The Power LED and Ethernet LED would blink.
Note: If the Power and Ethernet LED did not blink, press Simple Connect again for 10
seconds.
Step 3
Press Simple Connect Button for two seconds on HomePlug Y (existing HomePlug).
After you release the button, the Power LED will continuously blink. If the Power
LED did not blink, press Simple Connect again for two seconds.

User Manual
Page 14 of 35
Step 4
Press Simple Connect Button again on the HomePlug X within two minutes after you
press Simple Connect from the existing network.
Step 5
To confirm if the connection was established, check the LEDs. The Power LEDs and
the Powerline Activity LEDs on all HomePlugs are on.
Note: If the Powerline Activity LED on HomePlug X is off, this means the pairing was
unsuccessful. You have to repeat steps 1 to 4 again until all LEDS in all HomePlug
AV/AV2 devices are ON.
Step 6
Unplug HomePlug Z and then connect it to your Ethernet device using the Ethernet
cables from the product package. After connecting the Ethernet cable, plug
HomePlug Z directly 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 AV2s work best when connected directly to a wall socket. It is
suggested to avoid plugging a HomePlug AV2 to a power strip or power extension
as much as possible. Other electrical devices in the power strip produce electrical
noise that may affect the overall performance of the HomePlug.

User Manual
Page 15 of 35
Determining Connection Rate
Each LED color of the Powerline Activity represents a connection rating. The
connection rating can only be calculated when the device is part of an existing
network. The exact connection rate value can also be viewed by using the
HomePlug AV2 Utility.
Note to Red LED: It is recommended to plug the device to the main wall-socket plug
or a plug with the least electrical interference.
Power Saving Mode
After 15 minutes of Ethernet inactivity, HomePlug AV2 will enter Power Saving Mode.
The Power LED will start BLINKING slowly to indicate its Power Saving Status.
Conditions of a HomePlug AV2 on a Power saving mode:
- Power LED is blinking slowly
- Powerline Activity LED and Ethernet LED are turned OFF.
- When connected to a PC or Laptop, if there is network card inactivity,
HomePlug AV2 is also on a Power Saving mode.
Note: If another device is on a Power Saving Mode, the HomePlug AV2 Utility may
detect the device but would be unable to configure its respective setting.

User Manual
Page 16 of 35
Setup the HomePlug AV2s
For Twin Pack
HomePlug AV2s from a Twin Pack are preconfigured to have a common Private
Network Name unique for that pair. All you have to do is connect the HomePlug
AV2s to an Ethernet device and then plug it to a wall socket.
To setup a pair of HomePlug AV2s:
1. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable to your Ethernet device and then
connect the other end to HomePlug AV2.
2. Connect the HomePlug AV2 to a wall socket.
3. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable to your other Ethernet device and then
connect the other end to HomePlug AV2.
4. Connect the HomePlug AV2 to a wall socket.
For Single Pack
A HomePlug AV2 from a single pack uses a random Private Network Name that
prevents it from communicating with other HomePlug AV2s. To add it into an existing
network, you need to use either the Simple Connect button or the HomePlug AV2
Utility software to change the random Private Network Name to the Private Network
Name being used by the existing HomePlug AV2 network.
To add a HomePlug AV2 to an existing network:
1. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable to your Ethernet device and then
connect the other end to your new HomePlug AV2.
2. Connect the HomePlug AV2 to a wall socket.
3. Add the new HomePlug AV2 by using either Simple Connect or the HomePlug
AV2 Utility software. To use Simple Connect, please refer to Joining an Existing
HomePlug AV2 Network. To use the HomePlug AV Utility, please refer to
Private Network Name.

User Manual
Page 17 of 35
Device’s Web User Interface
The PL-1200AV2-PEW’s Web User Interface will allow you to configure your HomePlug
AV device wirelessly. It is mainly used for Wireless Configuration, changing your PL-
1200AV2-PEW’s Private Network Name, detecting other HomePlug AV’s within the
network, and even of devices connected to your PL-1200AV2-PEW.
Note: To use the Web User Interface, you need a computer using a Windows or MAC
operating system. The Web User Interface works with various web browsers such as
Internet Explorer, Firefox, Safari, and Google Chrome.
Requirements
To ensure the smooth run of the Web User Interface, it is suggested that your
computer must be able to meet the following requirements below:
 Windows XP (32 and 64 bit), Vista (32 and 64 bit), Windows 8 (32 and 64 bit),
Windows 10 (32 and 64 bit)
 300 MHz Processor
 128 Mb of RAM
 .NET Framework
 Windows Installer 3.1 for Windows XP (32 and 64 bit)
 Network Interface Card
Opening the User Interface
To access your PL-1200AV2-PEW’s web user interface, simply do the following
instructions below:

User Manual
Page 18 of 35
1. Ensure to follow the connection set up as stated below:
2. Connect an ethernet cable from the PC to any of the available Ethernet Ports
of your PL-1200AV2-PEW.
3. On your computer, turn OFF any Wireless Adapter (if applicable).
4. Open and Launch a web browser. Type in 10.0.10.254 on the web browser’s
url link then hit enter key.
5. Enter admin in for Username and admin for Password. Then, click Login.
6. You will now see the user interface.
Another way to access your PL-1200AV2-PEW’s web user interface is to follow the
steps below:
1. Open a browser.
2. If you are connected to the computer, you have to set a static IP address first.
For help on how to manually set your IP address, please refer to Configuring
TCP/IP (below).
3. Enter the IP Address of the HomePlug and then press Enter.
 If the HomePlug is connected with the computer, use 10.0.10.254 (default).
Enter the IP Address you used if you changed the default.
4. Enter admin in for Username and admin for Password. Then, click Login.

User Manual
Page 19 of 35
Configuring TCP/IP
Here are instructions on how to manually configure TCP/IP on a Windows
operating system. You need to set the TCP/IP settings manually to access the
Web User Interface and to allow your computer and HomePlug Wireless Adapter
to communicate with each other.
To set the TCP/IPv4 properties:
1. Select Start > Run. This opens the Run dialog box.
2. Enter control ncpa.cpl and then click OK. This opens Network Connections.
3. Right-click the connection that you want to configure and then select
Properties.
4. On the General tab, in This connection uses the following items, click Internet
Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4), and then click Properties.
5. Click Use the following IP address.
6. In the IP Address, type the IP address, you can enter any IP address between
10.0.10.1 to 10.0.10.253.
7. Click Subnet mask. When you click the field for Subnet mask, 255.255.255.0
automatically appears.
8. Click OK to close the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) dialog box.
9. Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
To set the TCP/IPv6 properties:
1. Select Start > Run. This opens the Run dialog box.
2. Enter control ncpa.cpl and then click OK. This opens Network Connections.
3. Right-click the connection that you want to configure and then select
Properties.

User Manual
Page 20 of 35
4. On a LAN, wireless, VPN, or dial-up connection, on the Networking tab, in This
connection uses the following items, click Internet Protocol Version 6
(TCP/IPv6), and then click Properties.
5. Click Use the following IPv6 address.
6. In the IPv6 Address, type the IP address, you can enter any IP address
between 10.0.10.1 to 10.0.10.253.
7. Click Subnet mask. When you click the field for Subnet mask, 255.255.255.0
automatically appears.
8. Click OK to close the Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6) dialog box.
9. Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.