User`s Manual
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1. When user found the link is unstable or not good please change the NIC s connection type setting to half duplex 222. and a message area that reports connectivity and scan status The following information is displayed for each of the devices discovered that appear in the lower panel Device Name column shows the default device name which may be user re defined A user may change the name by clicking on the name and editing in place or by using the rename button An icon is optionally shown with the name A distinction in icons is made between low speed and high speed devices By default the icon is displayed with the name MAC Address column shows the device s MAC address Password column shows the user supplied device password initially left blank A user may enter the password by using the Enter Password button To set the Password of the device required when creating a private network first select the device by clicking on its name in the lower panel and then click on the Enter Password button A dialog box will appear as shown in Figure 4 to type the password The selected device name is shown above the field for entering the password Hit OK after entering the new password A confirmation box will appear if the password was entered correctly If a device is not found the user will be notified and suggestions to resolve common problems will be presented Set Device Password Device Device 2 00 05 B4 52 B1 8E Password CPB UTDB PPILJACC The Password typically appears as a number and letter code in groups of four separated by
3. Powerline Ethernet device Local 2 3 User Interface 2 3 1 Main Screen The Main screen essentially provides a list of all Powerline Ethernet devices logically connected to the computer where the utility is running The top panel shows all local Powerline Ethernet devices found connected to the computer s NIC Network Interface Card In most cases only one device will be seen In situations where there are more than one device connected such as a USB and also an Ethernet device the user may click to select the one to manage through and then click the Connect button to its right The status area above the button indicates that your PC is connected to that same device Once connected to the chosen local device the utility will automatically scan the powerline periodically for any other Powerline Ethernet devices If no local Powerline Ethernet devices are discovered the status area above the connect button will indicate that accordingly Figure 3 illustrates the presence of two local devices in the computer PowerLine Utility Main Privacy Diagnostics About Local Device s on your computer 1 Poweiline Devices detected Network Type Public Figure 3 Multiple Local Device Connection The lower panel displays all the Powerline Ethernet devices discovered on the current logical network remote devices Displayed immediately above this panel is the number of remote devices found the type of logical network Public or Private
4. display A typical screen after naming and supplying passwords might appear as in Figure 6 PowerLine Utility Mein Privacy Diagnostics About Figure 6 Main Screen of the Configuration Utility 2 3 2 Privacy Screen The Privacy dialog screen provides a means for managing the local network and providing additional security All Powerline Ethernet devices are shipped using a default logical network network name which is normally HomePlug The Privacy dialog screen allows user to make the network private by changing the network name network password of devices The user can always reset a Powerline Ethernet network to the universal one public by entering HomePlug as the network name or by clicking on the Use Default button Note Changing the network name to any other name other than HomePlug will show the network type on the main screen as Private PowerLine Utility Main Privacy Diagnostics About Use this screen to create a Private Network that provides you with extra security Private Network Name HomePlud OR Use Default Public Network _Do not share the network name with others you do not want to be past of this network Alter setting the name above choose how it wil be applied below Place On This Network Only the device attached to this computer the Local Device z Isolates this computer from others Set Local Device Only OR ALL devices whose Password has been ente
5. the panel may display options for user preferences such as turning the auto scan feature on or off as shown Figure 9 above 18 3 Push Button Setting There are 2 buttons in this device one is On Off switch the other is Reset Secure Button For Reset Secure Button Press gt 15 seconds for reset to the factory default settings For Secure function here is the description Press 2 seconds for auto secure Press gt 10 seconds for generate a new random encryption key Secure button can auto secure and group the Powerline devices the follow is the scenario for secure button Three possible scenarios Unassociated device joining an existing AVLN Two Unassociated devices joining to form a new AVLN Special case one device is a CCo the other is a STA Two Associated devices joining to form an AVLN with a new NMK 20 Possible Use Case Scenario 1 Unassociated device joining existing AVLN STA C wants to join AVLN AB Existing AVLN with a new STA A or B presses PB lt 3 sec Unassociated device added STA C presses PB lt 3 sec may precede of follow STA A B PB STA A or B becomes Adder STA C becomes Joiner AVLN ABC is formed using NMK of AVLN AB Assumptions 1 An Associated network consists of at least two Associated devices de Unassociated NMK Device 2 All devices are delivered in matched groupings preloaded NMK 5 E 3 Customer provided device s NMK is different from Associated
6. Frequency Division Multiplexing for high data reliability in noisy media conditions Integrated Enhanced Quality of Service QoS features Eight levels of prioritized random access contention free access and segment bursting Up to 200Mbps data rate on Powerline e Provide 128 bit AES Link Encryption with key management for secure Powerline communications LEDs indicate status 1 5 Package Contents Powerline 200M Pass through Adapter unit e Powerline Network Management CD e Quick Installation Guide e Category 5 cable 1 6 LED Definitions LED State Description Powerline network activity Powerline Link Status bonede 2 ON Green Good Orange Normal Red Poor OFF Search or no Powerline network activity Ethernet connection is OK ii Auto switch to Normal Mode Ethernet a Flashing Data transferring GEE No Ethernet link Auto switch to Auto Standby Mode after 2 second while No Ethernet Link ON Power on POWER Q Flashing Auto flashing every 0 5 second when switch to Auto Standby mode OFF Powerline off or failure Auto Standby mode This mode is energy saving mode and comply with EuP directive This device will auto to enable the Standby mode while no Ethernet Link 1 7 Interface Description Interface Description RJ 45 Port Connect to the Ethernet Cable Secure Reset Button The Button can auto secure and group the Powerlin
7. NMK Associated NMK Device Possible Use Case Scenario 2 Two devices joining to form new AVLN Before this scenario begin please make sure to press each device secure button gt 10 sec till all LEDs re flash to generate the random network password key first STA B wants to join with STA A Two Unassociated devices CCo with pre existing NMK or a forming a new AVLN device with higher MAC address STA A or B presses PB lt 3 sec STA B presses PB lt 3 sec may precede of follow STA A PB STA A CCo or higher MAC MAC address of STA A gt MAC address of STA B value STA becomes Adder or STA A is CCo of former AVLN and STA B is not STA B becomes Joiner AVLN AB is formed using NUK of STAA Assumptions 1 Atleast one device has a pre existing original NMK CCo 2 All devices are delivered in matched groupings preloaded NMK o Unassociated NMK Device 3 Customer provided device s NMK is different from original NMK 20 Possible Use Case Scenario 3 Reset STA C wants to join AVLN AB STA C presses PB gt 10 sec to reset its NMK to random value AVLN CD is removed Case 1 scenario exists and implemented STA A or B becomes Adder after PB depressed lt 3 sec STA C becomes Joiner after PB depressed lt 3 sec AVLN ABC is formed using NMK of AVLN AB Assumptions 1 An Associated network consists of at least two Associated devices 2 All devices are delivered in matched gro
8. User s Manual Powerline 200M Pass through Adapter 1 Powerline Networking Installations Ta 2 1 1 Simple step to install Powerline Networking eseesesesesseressesrseresrssresrereesresreseesessresreseesresees 2 1 2Application Block DIT A A AR AAA E 3 A 5 E A AS 5 LS PACK ASS COMES cr A A E A A aaa E 5 16 LED De Gitte Ons di A AR A A E A AA AER 6 E7 nterface Deseriptiotine adi 6 1 System ReguitemEdtS ri dis ia EEES EE Sa 6 2 Powerline N tworkins as ANS 7 2 1 Configuration Utility SUP dd T7 Za Tastallation Of the Utility A Ac 7 2 2 Windows Configuration UL ty sient soci sapeavecicessseteseiepsdiadesareseesieceiisvesasedesdadesestadiedweceeteesssaaees 9 DiS USEC lr elo AAA A A A 10 23 M m E A a e a i dos a i i 10 2 3 2 PIV ACY E T E E ERE EE E E E E EAE tied dione 14 24 Diagnosti s Screen osa dd 16 ZAA WOUL SVL CCM a nnn ls ADA a SRE 18 24 2 Preferences A E E E E RE EE 18 So Pushy BUHO Settings ii AAA AA a 19 A O ec 22 1 Powerline Networking Installation 1 1 Simple step to install Powerline Networking Powerline Bridge Powerline Bridge 3 A Step 1 Step 2 ee ee Plug it into the nearest power socket adapter to your ADSL or Cable g p modem s Ethernet port Powerline Bridge Powerline Bridge Step 3 Plug in the second Powerline Step 4 Ethernet adapter next to your Internet access from any PC amp connect the Ethernet ports power socket in your home Step 5 Plug another elect
9. dashes ie lt K8Y GH26 BR1K L254 It is found on the device or packaging Cancel Figure 4 Set Device Password 11 The Add button is used to add a remote device to your network that is not on the displayed list in the lower panel for example a device currently on another logical network Users are advised to locate the passwords for all devices they wish to manage and add them to the local logical network by clicking on the Add button A dialog box will appear as seen below The dialog box allows the user to enter both a device name and the password A confirmation box will appear if the password was entered correctly and if the device was found If a device is not found the user will be notified and suggestions to resolve common problems will be presented Add Device to Network Device Name Name Password PASS WORD GOES HERE The Password typically appears as a number and letter code in groups of four separated by dashes ie lt K8Y GH26 BR1K L254 It is found on the device or packaging Figure 5 Add Remote Device Note The device must be present on the power line plugged in in order for the password to be confirmed and added to the network If the device could not be located a warning message will be shown The Scan button is used to perform an immediate search of the Powerline Ethernet devices connected to the computer By default the utility automatically scans every few seconds and updates the
10. e devices and reset to factory default too Press 2 second for auto secure Press 10 seconds for generate new random encryption key Press gt 15 seconds for reset to factory default On Off Button Press to OFF mode the device will switch to Manual Standby mode This mode is Fully energy saving mode comply with EuP ErP EU power socket For extra electric appliance 1 8 System Requirements Ethernet device AC power outlet Windows system for encryption setup 2 Powerline Networking Utility Note The Powerline Device can auto detect the other powerline bridges which plug in the same power circuit you don t need to use this powerline utility except you want to encryption all the powerline devices as the same group or you can not access the other computers Introduction of Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility for Windows OS enables the user to find Powerline Ethernet devices on the Powerline network measures data rate performance ensures privacy performs diagnostics and secures Powerline networks Before install the utility please check the windows edition of your computer For vista 64 it need to install the vista 64 utility you can easy to see it in the CD auto run screen Please use the correct utility to install otherwise it can not work properly 2 1 Configuration Utility Setup 2 1 1 Installation of the Utility Please verify that no other Powerline Managemen
11. nostics About On NIC 1 MAC 00 11 09 07 06 6F HomePlug Device 1 MAC 00 05 B4 52 B1 92 Network name HomePlug Vendor Firmware HP 1 0 Reads 10000 0 KB Writes 3464 0 KB Drops 0 Fats 0 Highest 0 00 Mbps Lowest 0 00 Mbps Remote Device History Log 00 05 84 52 99 63 not entered 00 058 4 52 B1 8E CPWB UTDB PPILIACC 150 00 Figure 8 Diagnostics Screen The lower panel contains a history of all remote devices seen on the computer over time Devices are shown here regardless of whether or not they are on the same logical network Devices that are active on the current logical network will show a transfer rate in the Rate column devices on other networks or devices that may no longer exist are shown with an in the Rate column The following remote device information is available from the diagnostics screen e Adapter Alias Name Adapter MAC Address e Adapter Password e Adapter Last known rate e Adapter Last Known Network e Date device last scanned e MAC Firmware Version The diagnostics information displayed may be saved to a text file for later emailing to technical support of a manufacturer or printed for reference during a technical support call Devices no longer part of the network can be deleted using the delete button 2 4 1 About Screen The screen shows the software release date PowerLine Utility Figure 9 About dialog screen 2 4 2 Preferences The lower part of
12. red They communicate together but are isolated from devices with Set All Devices a different network name Figure 7 Privacy Screen The Set Local Device Only button is used to change the network name network password for the local device only After doing this all the devices seen on the Main panel prior to this will no longer be able to communicate or respond to the computer as they will be on a different logical network Devices previously set up with the same logical network same network name will appear in the device list afterward selecting this option The Set All Devices button is used to change the logical network of all devices that appear on the Main panel The user must have entered the device s Password in order to set it to the new logical network A notification message will appear to report the success of this operation 2 4 Diagnostics Screen The Diagnostics screen shows system information and a history of all devices seen The appearance is shown in Figure 8 The upper panel shows technical data concerning software and hardware on the host computer used to communicate over Powerline Ethernet Network It shall include the following e Operating System Type Version e Host Network Name User Name MAC Address of all NICs network interface card Identify versions of all Driver DLLs and Libraries used NDIS and optionally MAC Firmware Version PowerLine Utility Main Privacy Diag
13. ric appliance directly no need extended power cord Built in filter can filter the electric noise also 1 2 Application Block Diagram 1 2 1 Internet ADSL with one computer via power outlet Powerline Bridge e E Ethernet xDSL Cable Modem Powerline Bridge E 1 2 2 Online game via power outlet Powerline Bridge Y Ethernet xDSL Cable Modem Powerline Bridge Playstation XBOX 1 2 3 Internet ADSL and Home Networking via power outlet lt lt Ethernet aT xDSL Cable Modem Powerline Bridge Ethernet UNIX LINUX J Powerline Bridge Ay Print Server Ethernet NoteBook 1 3 Benefits Data transfers at up to 200 Mbps over the household power circuit e Ranges of 200 meters Built in filter can filter out the noise from electric appliance 2 30Mhz Provide extra power socket for electric appliance No need new wires for Home networking e Deliver the benefits of Ethernet without the wiring expense Send even large files between PCs without long waits e High speed Internet and DVD quality video streaming Fully compliant with IEEE 802 3 IEEE 802 3u Privacy through DES encryption 1 4 Features e Use the home s existing Powerline Smart EuP function e Support coexist with Powerline 85M or 14M bridges e Easy to install e Throughout the whole house just use your power circuit to access the Internet or PC network e Orthogonal
14. t Utilities are installed before installing this product If other utilities are installed uninstall them and restart before installing this software To install insert the Windows OS Configuration Utility Setup utility CD ROM into the computer s CD ROM drive The Setup utility shall run automatically Choose the correct one utility to install or user can manually install by double clicking the setup exe file when browse the folder The CD will launch an installation utility similar to the one shown in Figure 1 This Utility is designed for Powerline 85M 200M Ethernet bridges Click the Next button to continue is PowerPacket Utility InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Powerline Ethernet PowerPacket Utility Q Home NET gt The InstallShield R Wizard will install PowerPacket Utility on your computer To continue click Next WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties a C Figure 1 Install Shield Screen 2 2 Windows Configuration Utility In order to run the utility double click the utility icon Figure 2 shows the main screen of the configuration utility This screen shot shows a Powerline Ethernet device connected as a local device and other Powerline Ethernet devices as remote devices PowerLine Utility Mein Privacy Diagnostics About Local Device s on your computer MAC Address 00 05 B4 5281 92 Figure 2 Main Screen with High Speed
15. upings preloaded NMK Associated NMK Device 3 Two distinct and different NMK s exist for AVLN Existing AVLN with a new Unassociated device added 21 4 Trouble Shooting 1 Why my utility can not work properly after finish install steps Ans Please follow the steps to check the problem 1 Check the Windows version the utility only can support windows 2000 XP 2003 vista 32 Vista 64 2 Reinstall the utility again you can remove it and reinstall the utility again 3 Ifthe OS is vista 64 make sure you install the correct utility for vista 64 You can see it in CD auto run utility page 2 What kind of windows OS can install the Powerline utility Ans Now the Powerline utility only supports Windows 2000 XP and 2003 Vista 32 64 3 Why the throughput of Powerline 200M bridge is bad Ans Please follow the steps to check the problem 1 Due to the master slave structure you need to avoid plugging two Powerline bridge in the same time so you had better plug the Powerline to the power outlet sequence 2 Please unplug the Powerline bridge and plug again please remember plug them in sequence Check the Powerline utility and check the throughput again 4 Why the Powerine 200M device can not work stable Ans In some respects User had better to adjust the NB PC NIC s connection type setting to 100MBaseTx half duplex while connect to powerline 200M device It will keep the performance to the best status and stable
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