User`s Manual
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1. Coaxial Cable Ethernet Cable Powerline 200Mbps 1 4 Benefits e Data transfers at up to 200 Mbps over the household power circuit or coaxial cable Ranges of 200 meters No need new wires for Home networking 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 5 Features e Use the home s existing Powerline or coaxial cable e Support coexist with Powerline 85M or 14M bridges Easy to install Throughout the whole house just use your power circuit to access the Internet or PC network e Orthogonal 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 or coaxial cable e Provide 128 bit AES Link Encryption with key management for secure Powerline communications e Master Slave mode support coaxial cable link only Up to 252 slaves with 1 master 253 total devices for cable link Up to 4 masters with up to 1008 slaves 1012 total devices in 4 AVLNs for cable link Up to 4096 addressable devices including bridged devices 1 6 Package Contents e Powerline Cable 200M Ethernet Bridge unit Utility amp2. DIGITUS 200 Mbps High speed Powerline Coaxial Ethernet Adapter User s Manual DN 15019 1 Powerline Networking 2 1 1 Simple step to install Powerline Networking 2 1 2 Simple step to install Powerline Cable 3 1 3 Application Block Diagram 3 3p EROR Ie a ee teet e 4 1 4 B riefits eee Pe f dre Dee kp Ai Reed 8 1 5 FeatureSic cie C C e qe etit Cae eden at edat epi qe eee 8 1 6 Package Contents iet a ed tee ai red Ree re iaaa Ree tear eto e tene 8 1 The Front EEDS un ure t pt ta erat ie uet fa eS eee ERO Regit ie ISP es RR i Eis euh 9 1 8 The Rear Ports cie Le et de te ed Adone dab oL ee dn edu Manny 9 1 9 Bottom a ted ette Pee ite te ee eit ore de caet etae veces 11 1 10 System 11 2 Powerline Networking 12 2 1 Configuration Utility nnns enne 12 2 14 Installation of the Utility rente e P eene t t t er ee e te ra 12 2 2 Windows Configuration Utility 14 2
3. Manual CD Quick Installation Guide Category 5 cable 1 7 The Front LEDs Powerline 200M Desktop Bridge LINK ETH POWER LED State Description LINK ON Powerline network activity OFF Search or no Powerline network activity ON Ethernet connection is OK ETH Flashing Data transfer OFF No link to Ethernet POWER ON Power on OFF Powerline off or failure 1 8 The Rear Ports E TH PL Coaxial Cable Secure LAN Connector Description POWER Connect to power cord Coaxial Cable Connect to coaxial cable Be sure in some countries or Europe the coaxial connector is different so user need to buy extra converter to link the device to the internal TV cable not the satellite cable Switch to cable only mode or Powerline Cable mode when switch to cable only the switch Powerline function will be disable When switch to Powerline cable it can enable both so just don t connect to the coaxial cable it can use as Powerline device LAN Router is successfully connected to a device through the corresponding port If the LED is flashing the Router is actively sending or receiving data over that port Secure Button can auto secure and group the Powerline devices The Europe TV connector is different type like the picture 1 8 1 So user need to have the converter picture 1 8 2 to connect the coaxia
4. groups of four separated by dashes ie K8Y GH25 BR1K LZSA It is found on the device or packaging Cancel Figure 5 Add Hemote 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 17 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 display A typical screen after naming and supplying passwords might appear as in Figure 6 PowerLine Utility Main Privacy Diagnostics About Local Device s on your computer CPWB UTDB PPILIACC Excellent 00 05 84 52 B1 8E Figure 6 Main Screen of the Configuration Utility 18 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 o
5. 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 Management 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 12 PowerPacket Utility InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Powerline Fthernet PowerPacket Utility HOME NET 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 Figure 1 Install Shield Screen 13 2 2 Windows Configuration Utility In order to run the utility d
6. 2000 XP 2003 vista 32 Vista 64 Reinstall the utility again you can remove it and reinstall the utility again If the 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 2003 and Vista 32 64 3 Why the throughput of Powerline 200M bridge is bad Ans Please follow the steps to check the problem 1 Dueto 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 When user found the link is unstable or not good please change the NIC s connection type setting to half duplex 27 5 If need to use the Powerline Cable in home how can do Ans If the Powerline Cable 200M Bridge need use with Powerline Bridge the switch need switch to PL Cable mode and set the Powerline Cable 200M Bridge to Bridge mode due to keep the high perfor
7. 3 User Interface x ect ett pr a n etus deser upra 15 2 9 1 Main Screen anc vet ect t E D ee ve Er iae Co EY de 15 2 3 2 Privacy Screen uei eae EE integrin rivi Eo eet Ee 19 2 4 Diagnostics SCIGOI taie dt Re e P er Mte p Re Ge E ae ev Re ERR CLR M ue 21 2 4 MA ADOULSCIGODE sc otc xe Lo MEE su 23 2 4 2 Preferences eie ec ec ec eve quee eo dete a e e CY dee EL eatur uv ea Ee 23 3 auctio etg bete dated ib 24 4 Trouble SHOOUNG rr E 27 1 Powerline Networking Installation 1 1 Simple step to install Powerline Networking Powerline Cable Bridge m s Powerline Cable Bridge Step 1 Connect one powerline Ethernet Step 2 adapter to your ADSL or Cable Plug it into the nearest power modem s Ethernet port socket E 22 Powerline Cable Bridge Step 3 Powerline Cable Bridge Plug in the second Powerline Step 4 Ethernet adapter next to your PC amp Internet access from any power connect the Ethernet ports socket in your home 1 2 Simple step to install Powerline Cable Networking User can connect to Powerline Cable simultaneously the device will auto select to the best performance to transfer data be sure the switch set in PL Cable mode cable cable U REEL Powerline Cable Bridge p o Powerline Cable Bridge Step 1 Connect one powerline cable Ethernet adapter to your ADSL or Step 2 Cable modem s Ethernet
8. a device providing the NMK for an existing AVLN Joiner state for a device that will join an AVLN Pushing buttons on any two devices results in one of them becoming an adder and the other one a joiner 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 24 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 3 sec Unassociated device added STA C presses PB 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 Unassociated Device 2 All devices are delivered in matched groupings preloaded 3 device s is different from Associated 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 f
9. es in the computer PowerLine Utility Mein Privacy Diagnostics About Local Device s on your computer Connect 1 Powerline Devices detected Network Type Public CPWB UTDB PPILIACC Excellent 00 05 84 52 B1 8E Figure 3 Multiple Local Device Connection 15 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 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 a
10. ess of this operation 20 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 Operating System Type Version e Host Network Name User Name e MAC Address of all NICs network interface card Identify versions of all Driver DLLs and Libraries used NDIS and optionally e MAC Firmware Version PowerLine Utility Main Privacy Diagnostics About On NIC 1 MAC 00 11 09 07 06 6F HomePlug Device 1 00 05 84 52 81 92 Network name HomePlug Vendor Firmware HP 1 0 Reads 10000 0 Writes 3464 0 KB Drops 0 0 Highest 0 00 Mbps Lowest 0 00 Mbps Remote Device History Log 00 05 84 52 99 63 00 05 84 5281 8 CPwEB UTDB PPILIACC 150 00 Figure 8 Diagnostics Screen 21 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 d
11. iagnostics screen Adapter Alias Name e Adapter MAC Address Adapter Password Adapter Last known rate Adapter Last Known Network e Date device last scanned 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 22 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 the panel may display options for user preferences such as turning the auto scan feature on or off as shown Figure 9 above 23 3 Push Button Setting There are 2 buttons in this device one is Reset button the other is Secure button Reset Push this button can reset to the factory default settings Be careful when you press the reset button please make sure unplug remove the Ethernet cable RJ 45cable first and then press the reset button After press the reset button the time need 3 sec and then wait the PWR LED light again Don t power off when the device is in reset process Unplug the Ethernet Cable first before press the Reset button Secure button can auto secure and group the Powerline devices the follow is the scenario for secure button Two Push Button trigger state conditions Adder state for
12. l cable to the TV cable connector on the wall don t connect the device to the satellite connector it will not work 246 in some countries or in Europe use different TV connector for coaxial cable Picture 1 8 1 Use this converter to connect to the coaxial cable and then connect to the TV connector on the wall Picture 1 8 2 10 1 9 The Bottom Port ooooooooooooo 0000000000000 Button Description Reset Push this button can reset to the factory default settings 1 10 System Requirements Ethernet device e AC power outlet Cable link 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 Basically use the hardware rear switch to change the PL Cable or Cable only to decide the link way via Powerline or Coaxial cable and set the device as bridge mode default setting at home 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
13. mance use the high pass filter to filter the signal interference from cable modem the application as follows Scenario For Powerline Cable Hybrid Home Network Get the best performance HPF 50MA When you find the noise interference from High Pass Filter 50 1000MHz neighborhood s cable modem you can put a High Pass Filter in front of the cable Cable Splitter unl Powerline Cable 200M Bridge Switch Picabia 5 Bridge mode tal Powerline Cable 200M Bridge Switch PL Cable Bridge mode Powerline 200M Ethernet Bridge Coaxial Cable Ethernet Cable Powerline 200Mbps 28
14. orming a new AVLN device with higher MAC address STA A or B presses PB 3 sec STA B presses PB 3 sec may precede of follow STA A PB STA A CCo or higher MAC MAC address A y7 iius of STAB 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 NMK of STAA Assumptions 1 Atleast one device has a pre existing original NMK CCo 2 All devices are delivered in matched groupings preloaded Unassociated NMK Device 3 Customer provided device s is different from original Possible Use Case Scenario 3 Reset 25 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 3 sec STA C becomes Joiner after PB depressed 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 groupings preloaded Associated NMK Device 3 Two distinct and different NMK s exist for AVLN e Existing AVLN with a new Unassociated device added 26 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
15. ouble 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 84 52 81 92 1 Powerline Devices detected Network Type Public Figure 2 Main Screen with High Speed Powerline Ethernet device Local 14 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 devic
16. port Connect to coaxial cable Powerlne Cable Bridge Powerline Cable Bridge Step 3 Plug in the second powerline cable Step 4 Ethernet adapter next to your Internet access from coaxial cable PC amp connect the Ethernet ports in your home 1 3 Application Block Diagram 1 3 1 Internet ADSL with one computer via power outlet Switch in PL Cable side Ethernet audi 7 xDSL Cable Modem Powerline Cable Bridge Powerline Bridge 1 3 2 Online game via power outlet Switch in PL Cable side Ethernet Powerline Cable Brid xDSL Cable Modem ette TE Powerline Bridge Ethernet Playstation XBOX 1 3 3 Internet ADSL and Home Networking via power outlet Switch in PL Cable side Ethernet 4 uM xDSL Cable Modem lm ail Powerline Cable Bridge Ethernet gt mE Ethernet NoteBook ati Powerline Cable Bridge UNIX LINUX Print Server 1 3 4 Internet ADSL and Home Networking via coaxial cable Bridge mode Switch in Cable only side Cable Splitter 1 3 5 Internet ADSL and Home Networking for Powerline cable device hybrid mode Bridge mode Switch in PL Cable side Scenario For Powerline Cable Hybrid Home Network Get the best performance HPF 50MA When you find the noise interference from 355 High Pass Filter 50 1000MHz neighborhood s cable modem you can put a High Pass Filter in front of the cable
17. s 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 CPWB UTDB PPI The Password typically appears as a number and letter code in groups of four separated by dashes ie amp K8Y GH25 BR1K LZSA It is found on the device or packaging Cancel Figure 4 Set Device Password 16 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
18. ther than HomePlug will show the network type on the main screen as Private PowerLime 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 part 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 Isolates this computer from others ALL devices whose Password has been entered They communicate together but are isolated from devices with different network name Figure 7 Privacy Screen 19 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 succ
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