Connecting the Homeplug
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1. Disable O Enable Fragment Threshold Set the Fragment threshold of wireless radio The default value is 2346 RTS Threshold Set the RTS threshold of wireless radio The default value is 2347 Beacon Interval Set the beacon interval of wireless radio The default value is 100 DTIM Period Set the DTIM period of wireless radio The default value is 3 Data Rate Set the wireless data transfer rate to a certain value Since most wireless devices will negotiate with each other and pick a proper data transfer rate automatically it s not necessary to change this value unless you know what will happen after modification Channel Width Select wireless channel width bandwidth taken by wireless Signals of this access point It s suggested to select Auto 20 40MHz Do not change to 20 MHz unless you know what it is Preamble Type Broadcast ESSID TX Power Set the type of preamble of wireless radio The default setting is Short Preamble Decide if the wireless access point will broadcast its own ESSID or not You can hide the ESSID of your wireless access point set the option to Disable so only people who know the ESSID of your wireless access point can get connected You can set the output power of wireless radio Unless you re using this wireless access point in a really big space you may not have to set output power to 100 This will enhance security malicious unknown users on a distance wil2. WPS via Push Button WPS via PIN It shows the passphrase key that is randomly generated by the wireless router during the WPS process You may need this information when using a device which doesn t support WPS Press the button to start the WPS process The device will wait for the WPS request from the wireless devices within 2 minutes You can fill in the PIN code of the wireless device and press the button to start the WPS process The router will wait for the WPS request from the wireless device within 2 minutes TOOLBOX SETTINGS System This device provides some control functions including password IP address management and DHCP server function Please go to Toolbox and open the System tab to access these functions Below are detailed descriptions of every control function wallmount STTETOM access point NE Home Basic Settings Advanced Settings Toolbox HomePlug English Vv Ge Aa This page allows you to set your password and change the IP Address of the LN 554 Password Settings IP management a oo DHCP Server Password Settings You can change the password used to enter the web configuration menu of this device Please input the current password in the Current Password field then input a new password in both the New Password and the Re Enter Password field After you finish please go to the bottom of the page and click Apply IP Management You can change
3. User Manual Table of Contents IOU ede errr E E 3 Pa kae C ONEONE aa E E 4 C UEO oreen REE E E E E E E E E 5 PFOGUCE OV OU C en EE E E A 6 CONE na ENG RON P GsasciavansrcesvecnensGxensvasexaaenreseaquaaveaeinsereee EE E EA 8 Configuring the device cccccccccccececececeeeceeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 11 Addendum Declaration of Conformity ccc eee cece cece eee e eee e eens ee eeeeeeeaeeeeeeeennees 26 CEO Sitecom Europe BV 2015 Revision 1 3 Note All the information contained in this manual was correct at the time of publication However as our engineers are always updating and improving the product your device s software may have a slightly different appearance or modified functionality than presented in this manual Introduction Homeplug is home and office networking using the electric wiring already installed in the building Cost factor and transmission quality Homeplug is an economical and easy to use networking technology You don t need to lay cables and you can connect to the home network at every power point The Homeplug standard modulates and demodulates additional frequencies on the power lines Modulation and demodulation is a well known and proven method of data transmission which has been in use in other applications for a number of years Now it is used to set up Internet and network accesses in the home or office Depending on the damping factor di
4. NMK button on these for 5 8 seconds to join a secure network E LN 506 LN 516 5 LN 507 LN 517 z LN 508 LN 518 a LN 509 LN 519 Add an extra Homeplug First clear the original network security of the extra HomePlug by pressing its SECURITY button more than 10 seconds until all LED lights simultaneously turn off and on once At this moment its network security name has been changed to a random name and is ready to be assigned another network name Next press the SECURITY button of the extra HomePlug and the SECURITY button on a HomePlug that is already connected to the network for 2 to 3 sec make sure the POWER LED starts blinking It doesn t matter which device s button is pushed earlier than the other but please push the second device s Security button within two minutes after pushing the first device s Security button This way the extra HomePlug joins the same encrypted network as the rest Remove a device from a network Security If for example device A and device B are in the same logical network security and you want to remove device A from this logical network security just press the SECURITY button of device A for 10 seconds This makes device A unable to communicate with device B Make two public network devices private If you want to make two new public devices network name HomePlugAV to become private please carry out Step 1 on both devices then do step 2 on these two devices Finally a private random netw
5. a file so you can make several copies of access point configuration for security reasons SITECOM accesspoint English v Use Backup to save the LN 554 current configuration to a file named config xml You can then use Restore to upload the saved configuration to the Access Point Use Restore to Factory Default to force the Access Point to perform a System Reset and restore the original factory settings Backup Settings Save Restore Settings Restore to Factory default Reset Backup Settings Press Save button and you ll be prompted to download the configuration as a file The default filename is config bin You can save it as another filename for different versions and keep it in a safe place Restore Settings Press Browse to pick a previously saved configuration file from your computer and then click Upload to transfer the configuration file to the device After the configuration is uploaded the configuration will be replaced by the file you just uploaded Restore to Factory Default Click this button to remove all settings you made and restore the configuration of this device back to factory default settings Upgrade If there is a new firmware available you can upload the firmware to the device to get extra functions or problem fixes SITECOM accesspoint English ba io ec er E This page allows you to upgrade the LN 554 firmwar
6. hitting the device with a hard object avoid shaking the device and stay away from magnetic fields e If during electrostatic discharge or a strong electromagnetic field the product will malfunction unplug the power cable The product will return to normal performance the next time it is powered on Product Layout Oo Port Description LAN Connect your PCs or network devices to these ports Push to connect to Homeplug network Push 15 seconds to reset the device to factory default Backlabel and Network Details Folder The Network Details Folder describes the IP address login details network name security code and OPS button functionality Wi Fi Homeplug 500Mbps Product No LN 554 v1001 Input 100 240V 50 60Hz 80mA To access the Wi Fi cab aba type the following IP address in your internet browser http sitecom plug Username admin Password To make a wireless connection with this homeplug use the following details Network name WPA2 code Made in China SC 20130211 Or yo x Button Description OPS BUTTON Press 0 5 seconds for WiFi WPS mode LED Definition As shown from the top to the bottom Port Description Shows the device is turned on Power Color Green ome Shows the LAN cable is connected Color Green an Shows the LAN cable is connected Color Green Shows homeplug connectivity Color Data Green PHY RATE gt 40Mbps Orange 20Mbps lt PHY RATE lt 40Mbps Red PH
7. the IP address of this device so it can become a part of your local network Please remember this address or you will not be able to connect the configuration menu of device The default configuration is set to DHCP client DHCP Server If you want to activate the DHCP server function of this device please select Enabled in the DHCP Server option and see the next Section for detailed instructions If you don t want to use the DHCP server function of this device or there s another DHCP server on the network this device connects to please select Disable After you finish please go to the bottom of this page and click Apply DHCP Server This device is capable to act as a DHCP server for your network Default Gateway DNS Address DHCP Client Start Address DHCP Client End Address Domain Name Lease Time Please input the IP address of default gateway of your network here Please input the IP address of domain name server DNS here Please input the start IP address of the IP range Please input the end IP address of the IP range If you wish you can also optionally input the domain name for your network This is optional Please choose a lease time the duration that every computer can keep a specific IP address of every IP address assigned by this access point from dropdown menu After you finish please click Apply Backup You can back up all configurations of this device to
8. Turn on WEP or WPA could prevent any unauthorized access to your wireless network lt i WPA Pre Shared Key x WPA Unicast Cipher Suites WPA TKIP WPA2 AES WPA2 Mixed iia ecm Passphrase Key Pre Shared Key WPA Unicast Cipher Suite Pre shared Key Format Pre shared Key Available options are WPA TKIP WPA2 AES and WPA2 Mixed You can select one of them but you have to make sure your wireless client supports the cipher you selected Please select the format of pre shared key here available options are Passphrase 8 to 63 alphanumerical characters and Hex 64 hexadecimal characters 0 to 9 and a tof Please input pre shared key according to the key format you selected here For security reason don t use simple words Advanced This tab allows you to set the advanced wireless options The options included are Channel Bandwidth Fragment Threshold RTS Threshold Beacon Interval and Preamble Type You should not change these parameters unless you know what effect the changes will have on the router _ _ _ _ _ _ wallmount access point N300 SITECOM These settings are only for more technically advanced users who have a sufficient knowledge about wireless LAN These settings should not be changed unless you know what effect the changes will have on your LN 554 2346 256 2346 ata ate O Auto 20 40 MHZ 20 MHZ 40 MHZ O Short Preamble Long preamble
9. Y RATE lt 20Mbps Shows WiFi amp OPS WPS activity WiFi amp OPS Color Green Connecting the Homeplug _ You can plug the LN 554 directly into a wall outlet Switch the device on with the power switch located on the bottom of the device The LN 554 automatically enters the self test phase During self test phase the Power LED will be lit continuously to indicate that this product is in normal operation Homeplug This product is a Homeplug AV power line device Each Homeplug has a Homeplug network name Multiple Homeplug devices with the same network names can communicate with one another and thus belonging to a same Homeplug network security Devices with a different network name won t communicate Any Homeplug AV compliant Homeplug which comes new from the box including this device has a default network name of HomeplugAV It can communicate with other brands of new Homeplug AV compliant devices thus these new devices are so called belonging to the public network Pushing the SECURITY button of the device will change its network name This way users can create one or multiple private Homeplug network securitys using this button without complicated setup software involved thus protect their data which is being transmitted over the power line Pressing the RESET button of a power active Homeplug device will reset the network name back to its factory default HomeplugAV By pushing the SECURITY button for more t
10. e A Quick Install Guide e An UTP cable Cautions This device s design and manufacturer has your safety in mind In order to safely and effectively use this device please read the following before usage Usage Cautions The user should not modify this device The environmental temperature should be within 5 35 degrees Celsius Power The device s power voltage is AC 230v To reduce the risk of electric shock unplug the device first before cleaning it Never connect the device in a humid or dusty area Repair If the device has a problem you should take it to an appointed repair center and let the specialists do the repair Never repair the device yourself you might damage the device or endanger yourself Disposing of the Device When you dispose of the device be sure to dispose it appropriately Some countries may regulate disposal of an electrical device please consult with your local authority Others When using this device please do not let it come into contact with water or other liquids If water is accidentally spilled on the device please use a dry cloth to absorb the spillage Electronic products are vulnerable when using please avoid shaking or hitting the device and do not press the buttons too hard e Do not let the device come into contact with water or other liquid e Do not disassemble repair or change the design of the device any damage done will not be included in the repair policy e Avoid
11. e It is recommended to upgrade the firmware from a wired PC 4 Clear Config Click the Browse button You ll be prompted to provide the filename of the firmware upgrade file Please download the latest firmware file from our website and use it to upgrade your device After a firmware file is selected click the Apply button and the device will start the firmware upgrade procedure automatically The procedure may take several minutes so please be patient NOTE Never interrupt the upgrade procedure by closing the web browser or physically disconnecting your computer from the device Reset When you think the device is not working properly you can use this function to restart the device this may help and solve the problem MSITECONT accesspoint In the event the LN 554 stops responding correctly or stops functioning you can perform a Reset Your settings will not be changed To perform the reset click on the APPLY button The Reset will be complete when the LED Power light stops blinking This function is useful when the device is far from you or unreachable However if the device is not responding you may have to switch it off by unplugging the power plug and plugging it back again after 10 seconds Addendum Declaration of Conformity Sitecom Europe BV EC Declaration of Conformity We Sitecom Europe BV Linatebaan 101 3045 AH Rotterdam The Netherlands Hereby declare under our sole responsibilit
12. el Number Please select a channel number you wish to use The channel number must be same as the wireless access point you wish to connect Associated Clients Click Show Active Clients button and a new popup window will appear which contains the information about all wireless clients connected to this access point Active Wireless Client Table This table shows the MAC address transmission and receiption packet counters for each associated wireless client None You can click the Refresh button in the popup window to keep the information up to date ADVANCED SETTINGS Security This device provides many types of wireless security wireless data encryption When you use data encryption data transferred by radio signals in the air will become unreadable for those people who don t know the correct encryption key encryption password There are four types of security level you can select Disable no security data encryption disabled WEP WPA Pre shared Key and WPA Radius Please refer to the following sections for detailed instructions Disabled SITECOM accesS point This page allows you setup the wireless security Turn on WEP or WPA could prevent any unauthorized access to your wireless networ Encryption When you select Disabled wireless encryption for the network is disabled This is not recommended Click lt Apply gt at the bottom of the screen to save the above configuration Y
13. es the CE marking accordingly R amp TTE Directive 99 5 EC EMC directive 2004 95 EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC This declaration is the responsibility of the manufacturer importer Sitecom Europe B V 10 January 2014
14. han 10 seconds a random network name different from HomeplugAV for the device will be generated This device can then ask other devices to join its Homeplug network to form a private network security Any other device the Slave Homeplug for instance which wants to join this device s the Master Homeplug network security can be added by the steps below NOTE it is more convenient to bring devices which are to be configured into the same logical network security side by side during this procedure After the network security is set the devices can be deployed anywhere at home Create a private encrypted network Step 1 Create a secure network First clear the public network and create a private network on HomePlug A by pressing the SECURITY button more than 10 seconds until all LED lights simultaneously turn off and on once Do the same on HomePlug B At this moment the network names have changed to a random name and are ready to be joined together Step 2 Join the secure network Press the SECURITY button of both HomePlugs for 2 to 3 sec make sure the POWER LED starts blinking It doesn t matter which device s button is pushed earlier than the other but please push the second device s Security button within two minutes after pushing the first device s Security button This way HomePlug B joins the same encrypted network as HomePlug A Please note If you want to connect with any of the below Sitecom Homeplugs press the
15. ires a username and password Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication without 4 secure connection User name f admin Password TILT 4 Click OK 5 You will see the home page of the LN 554 E TE wallmount FSITECOM access point NE Home Basic Settings Advanced Settings Toolbox HomePlug English vV Oday 0h 1m 24s Gpn2 8P61A C_WIFI V0 02 GE_1 00 Wireless Configuration Accesspoint Sitecom097c02 p WPA shared key 64 D1 A3 09 7C 04 0 LAN Configuration 10 0 0 105 255 255 255 0 0 0 0 0 64 D1 A3 09 7C 03 The System status section allows you to monitor the current status of your LN 554 the UP time hardware information as well as firmware version information is displayed here Basic Settings wallmount STTECOM access point NEA This page allows you to define ESSID and Channel for the wireless connection These parameters are used for the wireless pcs to connect to the LN 554 RE eee ANS TT chan number EES pasate nts ETE Band Please select the wireless band you wish to use By selecting a different band setting you ll be able to allow or deny the wireless clients on a certain band MAIN ESSID Please input the ESSID the name used to identify this wireless access point here You can input up to 32 alphanumerical characters PLEASE NOTE THAT THE ESSID IS CASE SENSITIVE Chann
16. l not be able to reach your wireless access point OPS One Push Setup OPS is the simplest way to establish a connection between the wireless clients and the wireless router You don t have to select the encryption mode and fill in a long encryption passphrase every time when you try to setup a wireless connection You only need to press a button on both wireless client and wireless router and OPS will do the rest for you _ _ _ wallmount access point NEO STTECOM cmrm This page allows you to change the setting for OPS Wi Fi Protecting Setup OPS can help your wireless dient automatically connect to the Access Point j Enable Wi Fi Protected Setup Information Configured 53077783 Sitecom097c02 WPA shared key Device Configure Registrar Start to Process Start to Process Waiting Connection Check the box to enable the OPS function and uncheck it to disable the OPS function OPS Current Status If the wireless security encryption function of this wireless router is properly set you ll see a Configured message here Otherwise you ll see UnConfigured Self Pin Code This is the WPS PIN code of the wireless router You may need this information when connecting to other WPS enabled wireless devices SSID This is the network broadcast name SSID of the router Authentication Mode It shows the active authentication mode for the wireless connection Passphrase Key
17. ork name is generated for these two devices Standby Mode The standby mode enables the Homeplug to save power consumption The Homeplug automatically enters standby if no Ethernet cable is connected or the connected device enters standby hibernation or is powered off for over two minutes During standby only the POWER LED blinks at a slow rate To exit standby just insert the Ethernet cable to the Homeplug or wake up the connected device Note Some computers support the Wake on LAN function that may cause the Homeplug not to enter the standby mode Configuring the device LOGIN procedure 1 OPEN your browser e g Internet Explorer 2 Type http sitecom plug in the address bar and press Enter Blank Page Windows Internet Explorer Keyes JE http 192 168 0 1 y f a lly ae File Edit View Favorites Tools Help w che Connecting Connect to 192 168 0 1 i The server 192 168 0 1 at Default adminfadmin requires a username and password Warning This server is requesting that your username and password be sent in an insecure manner basic authentication without a secure connection User name Password I Remember my password cme 3 Type user name and password default username is admin the password can be found on the backlabel of the LN 554 Connect to 1 92 168 0 1 l 2 x The server 192 168 0 1 at Default adminjadmin requ
18. ou can now configure other sections by choosing Continue or choose Apply to apply the settings and reboot the device WEP STITECOM access point This page allows you setup the wireless security Turn on WEP or WPA could prevent any unauthorized access to your wireless network Encryption Key Length Hex 10 characters 7 Deri page Key 1 z Encryption Key 1 Encryption Key 2 Encryption Key 3 Encryption Key 4 Key Length You can select the WEP key length for encryption 64 bit or 128 bit The larger the key will be the higher level of security is used but the throughput will be lower Key Format You may select ASCII Characters alphanumeric format or Hexadecimal Digits in the A F a f and 0 9 range to be the WEP Key Keyl Key4 The WEP keys are used to encrypt data transmitted in the wireless network Use the following rules to setup a WEP key on the device 64 bit WEP input 10 digits Hex values in the A F a f and 0 9 range or5 digit ASCII character as the encryption keys 128 bit WEP input 26 digitHex values in the A F a f and 0 9 range or 13 digit ASCII characters as the encryption keys Click lt Apply gt at the bottom of the screen to save the above configuration You can now configure other sections by choosing Continue or choose Apply to apply the settings and reboot the device WPA accesS point STITECOM This page allows you setup the wireless security
19. stances of at least 200 meters can be covered With a maximum data rate up to 500 Mbps and symmetrical upload and download speeds Homeplug is comparable to traditional Ethernet network solutions Data security and radiation 128 bit AES encryption is used which guarantees secure data transfer within the network WiFi Not only is the LN 554 very compact it is designed with a built in power adapter This design allows you to plug it directly into an electrical outlet eliminating the need for an additional power cable You can easily install it where your Wi Fi signal needs enhancement and enjoy high speed wireless performance without any hassles The latest 802 11n technology is built into the LN 554 to broaden its wireless coverage and to eliminate dead spots within the wireless range The LN 554 complies with wireless 802 11b g n standards and can reach data transmission rates of up to 300Mbps when connected to wireless 802 11n devices It provides faster and more reliable wireless connections than standard 802 11b g wireless networks This product can be used safely in the countries listed below FOR USE IN CNL BE LU FR CES CH PT UK OE CAT SE OK CD WO SF CE Package Contents Open the package carefully and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing Do not discard the packing materials in case of return the unit must be Shipped back in its original package e The LN 554 WiFi homeplug
20. y that the Sitecom product Product number LN 554 v1 001 Product description 500Mbps Homeplug FE plus Wi Fi To which this declaration relates is in conformity with the requirements of the following standards Low Voltage Directive LVD 2006 95 EC recast 2014 35 EU EN 60950 1 2006 EN 60950 1 2006 AC 2011 EN 60950 1 2006 A1 1 2009 EN 60950 1 2006 A12 2011 EN 60950 1 2006 A1 2010 EN 61558 1 1997 EN 61558 1 1997 A1 1998 EN 61558 1 1997 A1 1 2003 EN 61558 1 2005 EN 61558 1 2005 AC 2006 EN 61558 1 2005 A1 2009 EN 61558 2 6 2009 Electromagnetic Fields EMF EN 62479 2010 Electro Magnetic Compatibility EMC Directive 2004 108 EC recast 2014 30 EU EN 301 489 1 V1 9 2 EN 55022 2006 EN 55022 2006 A2 2010 EN 55022 2006 A1 2007 EN 55022 2010 EN 55022 2010 AC 2011 EN 55024 1998 EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 EN 55024 1998 A2 2003 EN 55024 2010 EN 55032 2012 EN 55032 2012 AC 2012 EN 55032 2012 AC 2013 EN61000 3 2 2006 EN 61000 3 2 2006 A1 2009 EN 61000 3 2 2006 A2 2009 EN 61000 3 3 2008 Radio Equipment Directive R amp TTE 1999 5 EC RED 2014 53 EU recast EN300328V 1 7 1 EN 300 328V 1 8 1 EN301 489 1 V1 9 2 EN301 489 17 V2 1 1 EN301 489 17 V2 2 1 This certifies that the following designated Sitecom product Product number LN 554 v1 001 Product description 5 00Mbps Homeplug FE plus Wi Fi Complies with the requirements of the following directives and carri
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