Solwise PL-200AV Instructions for use

HomePlug AV
200 Mbps Eth Adaptor
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VERSION 1.0

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Safety Messages
Warning
High voltage is used in the equipment. Do not open enclosure, service,
or change any part of the equipment. Service can only be carried out
by qualified technical specialists. Observe safety precautions to avoid
electric shock.
Caution
Check voltage before connecting to the power supply. Connecting to
the wrong voltage will damage the equipment.
CE conformity
These products comply with the technical requirements of the 1999/5/EC Directive (R&TTE) and the
other relevant provisions of the FTEG, and they are designed for use in the EU and Switzerland.
The products are class A equipment. This equipment may cause interference with radio waves in
home use; if this occurs the operator may be required to take corrective action.
The CE and compliance certificate is available for download from the Solwise web site
Product warranty does not apply to damage caused by lightning, power surges or wrong voltage usage.
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Contents
About the Product....................................................................5
Package Contents........................................................................................ 5
Requirements............................................................................................... 5
Getting Started...........................................................................7
Planning your Network............................................................................... 8
Local Network.................................................................................................................................8
Gaming Network............................................................................................................................8
Entertainment Network................................................................................................................9
Media Network...............................................................................................................................9
Remove/Disable Conflicts ........................................................................10
TCP/IP............................................................................................................................................ 10
Internet Properties ..................................................................................................................... 11
Connecting the Device .............................................................................11
About HomePlug AV Utility ................................................12
Requirements.............................................................................................12
Software ....................................................................................................................................... 12
Hardware...................................................................................................................................... 12
Installation..................................................................................................12
Accessing HomePlug AV Utility...............................................................13
HomePlug AV Utility User Interface........................................................14
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Firmware Upgrade Tab.............................................................................14
Local Firmware Upgrade ........................................................................................................... 15
Remote Firmware Upgrade....................................................................................................... 15
Encryption Tab...........................................................................................16
Local Private Network Name .................................................................................................... 17
Remote Private Network Name................................................................................................ 17
Network Information Tab.........................................................................18
Regulatory Compliance Notices ...................................19
FCC Statement ...........................................................................................19
European Regulations...............................................................................19
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About the Product
HomePlug AV is a device that utilizes the existing electrical wiring in the house as a path to create a
secured network of computers and Ethernet devices. HomePlug AV is ready to use out of the box and it
does not require a device driver to work. With a maximum data rate of 200 Mbps, HomePlug AV can
reliably handle high requirement applications like Internet telephony, streaming of high quality video,
and Internet simultaneously.
The Solwise PL-200AV is available in three versions:
• PL-200AV (UK) Three pins UK plug with integrated 230V AC power supply.
• PL-200AV (EU) Two pins Euro plug with integrated 230V AC power supply.
• PL-200AV (US) Two pins US plug with integrated 120V AC power supply.
HomePlug AV is operating system independent. It can be connected to any device using Windows,
Macintosh, or Linux operating systems. Encryption is built-in the HomePlug AV design. To change the
encryption settings, however, you need a computer with a Windows operating system.
Package Contents
The package contains the following items:
Requirements
HomePlug AV requires an Ethernet port to connect with another device.
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PWR
PL
-
ACT LED
ETH-LINK/ACT LED
Device Design
HomePlug AV has three LED indicators and an Ethernet port.
Label Status Description/ Function
On/Off Power is on/off.
PWR Flashes Standby mode. HomePlug AV automatically switches to Standby mode after 15
minutes when there is no active Ethernet device connected.
On/Off Another HomePlug is detected/not detected.
PL-ACT Flashes PL-ACT flashes whenever there is data transmission within the network.
However, the PL-ACT for the HomePlug device that powers on first will stay on
even when data is being transmitted.
On/Off Ethernet is connected/not connected.
ETH-LINK/ACT OFF Flashes Sending/receiving data.
Ethernet Port Accepts either cross or straight cable.
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Getting Started
Setting up the device is easy. The flowchart below provides an outline of the steps you need to go
through. Some steps are required while some are optional. There are brief descriptions beside each step
to help you along. Detailed instructions are provided in the subsequent pages.
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Planning your Network
Here are ideas on how you can use HomePlug AV within your network.
Local Network
Share ultra fast Internet connection with any computer wherever it is in the house.
Gaming Network
Connect your gaming console into the Internet and compete with other online players.
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Entertainment Network
Experience the distinction of viewing and listening to media files using your entertainment system.
Media Network
Realize your high tech lifestyle by converging your IP devices into a single network.
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Remove/Disable Conflicts
You may need to check the TCP/IP and Internet properties to make sure there are no conflicts with the
way devices in the network are identified.
TCP/IP
HomePlug AV’s IP Address should be obtained automatically.
To set the TCP/IP properties:
1. Select Start > Run. This opens the Run dialog box.
2. Enter control ncpa.cpl and then click OK. This opens the Network Connections in your
computer.
3. Right-click LAN and then select Properties. This opens the Local Area Connection Properties
dialog box.
4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties. This opens the Internet Protocol
(TCP/IP) dialog box.
5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
6. Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) dialog box.
7. Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.
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Internet Properties
A browser uses the default Internet connection.
To set the Internet Properties:
1. Select Start > Run. This opens the Run dialog box.
2. Enter control inetcpl.cpl and then click OK. This opens the Internet Properties dialog box.
3. Click Connections tab.
4. In the Dial-up and Virtual Private Network settings pane, select Never dial a connection.
5. Click OK to close the Internet Properties dialog box.
Connecting the Device
HomePlug AV does not require the installation of a device driver. It is a plug-n-play device that can be
used right after connecting the network cables and plugging it into an electric outlet.
To connect HomePlug AV with your computer:
1. Insert one end of the network cable into your computer’s Ethernet port.
2. Insert the other end of the network cable into HomePlug AV.
3. Plug HomePlug AV into an electrical outlet.
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About HomePlug AV Utility
HomePlug AV Utility is a software application that allows you to configure HomePlug AV. It is mainly
used for changing the Private Network Name and detecting other HomePlug AV’s in the network.
Installation is straightforward and the user interface is easy to use.
Requirements
Your computer must meet the following requirements:
Software
 Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP
 .NET Framework 1.1.
Hardware
 300 MHz Processor
 Network Interface Card
 CD-ROM
 128 Mb of free hard disk space
 128 Mb of RAM
Installation
To install HomePlug AV Utility:
1. Insert the CD that comes with HomePlug AV into the CD-ROM drive.
2. If the installer does not launch automatically, select Start > Run, enter D:\Setup.exe (where
D: is your CD-ROM drive), and then click OK.
3. Follow the installation procedure.
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Two applications will be installed in your computer. HomePlug AV Utility will be installed
first. Afterwards, a dialog box opens to ask if you would like to install .NET Framework 1.1.
Click Yes to install the package. The .NET Framework 1.1 is required to open HomePlug AV
Utility.
.NET Framework 1.1 Setup
Notes:
- Keep copies of your HomePlug AV Device ID’s. This is printed at the back of the device. You will
need them for network configuration in the HomePlug AV Utility software.
- In case you cannot connect into the network or Internet, you may have to power cycle the device.
To power cycle, turn the device off and then on again.
Accessing HomePlug AV Utility
There are two ways to open the HomePlug AV Utility:
 Select Start > Programs > HomePlug AV > HomePlug AV Ethernet Adapter > HomePlug AV
Utility.
 Double-click the HomePlug AV Utility shortcut on your desktop.
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HomePlug AV Utility User Interface
The HomePlug AV Utility user interface is divided into tabs. These tabs include:
 Firmware Upgrade
 Encryption
 Network Information
Firmware Upgrade Tab
The Firmware Upgrade tab provides the capability to upgrade the firmware of local and remote
HomePlug AV’s.
Firmware Upgrade Tab
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Local Firmware Upgrade
To upgrade the firmware of a local HomePlug AV:
1. Open HomePlug AV Utility.
2. Click Browse to select the location of the upgrade file. This file is downloaded from the product
Web site with a file extension of NVM.
3. Click Upgrade.
Remote Firmware Upgrade
To upgrade the firmware of a remote HomePlug AV:
1. Open HomePlug AV Utility.
2. Click Browse to select the location of the upgrade file. This file is downloaded from the product
Web site with a file extension of NVM.
3. From the Device Selection list, select the MAC Address of the remote HomePlug.
4. Click Upgrade.
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Encryption Tab
The Encryption tab provides the function to change the Private Network Name for HomePlug AV
devices within the network.
Different Private Network Names can be used to create independent networks within the network. It
acts as an authentication mechanism against network eavesdroppers.
Encryption Tab
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Local Private Network Name
For added security, you can change HomePlugAV (case sensitive), which is the default Private Network
Name.
To set the HomePlug AV Network Password:
1. Open HomePlug AV Utility.
2. Click Encryption tab.
3. Enter the Private Network Name. This field is case sensitive.
4. Click Apply. HomePlug AV restarts and saves the new password.
Remote Private Network Name
Plug the remote HomePlug AV when changing the Private Network Name.
To change the Private Network Name of a remote HomePlug AV:
1. Open HomePlug AV Utility.
2. Click Encryption tab.
3. Enter the new Private Network Name. This field is case sensitive.
4. Select Change Private Network Name of remote device.
5. Enter the Device ID of the remote device. The Device ID is printed on the device.
6. Click Apply. The remote HomePlug AV restarts and saves the new password.
7. Power cycle the local HomePlug AV. To power cycle, you need to turn the HomePlug AV off and
then on again.
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Network Information Tab
Network Information tab displays the network information for remote HomePlug AV’s detected in the
network.
Network Information Tab
The Network Information tab provides network activity data for remote devices.
TEI Refers to the Terminal Equipment Identifier.
Device MAC address Refers to the HomePlug AV MAC Address.
Bridge MAC Address Refers to the MAC Address of the Ethernet network adapter connected to
the HomePlug AV.
PHY Rate include:
TX Coded/Raw (Mbps) (Transmit) Raw rate is the actual bit rate.
RX Coded/Raw (Mbps) (Receive) Raw rate is the actual bit rate.
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Regulatory Compliance Notices
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and complies with the specifications 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 according to 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 is found 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 separation between the equipment or devices
 Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
 Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
European Regulations
The product has been designed, tested and manufactured according to the European R&TTE directive 1999/5/EC.
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Safety Warnings
For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.
 Do not open the device. Opening or removing the device cover can expose you to dangerous
high voltage points or other risks. Only qualified service personnel can service the device.
Please contact your vendor for further information.
 Do not use your device during a thunderstorm. There may be a risk of electric shock brought
about by lightning.
 Do not expose your device to dust or corrosive liquids.
 Do not use this product near water sources.
 Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
 Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the device.
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