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1. Close the troubleshooter gt Explore additional options View detailed information WinPcap has now been installed Next step is to install PEMS 2 Installing PEMS Return to Internet Explorer and download the latest version of PEMS from http help powerethernet com Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 26 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual gt http software poweretherne O BG Power Ethernet Manageme X Power Ethernet Management System Name Power Ethernet Management System Version 1 4 1 43 Publisher The following prerequisites are required Power Ethernet NET 4 Install Power Ethernet Sqlce 3 5 If these components are already installed you can launch the application now Otherwise click the button below to install the prerequisites and run the application Install ClickOnce and NET Framework Resources Click Install button to download the software then follow the prompts as shown Screen Action ES If you see these which may happen The following components will be installed on your machine several times on 64 bit versions of Windows 8 click Install or Yes you wish to install components F you choose Cancel setup will exit al Do you want to a llow the following program to make i changes to this computer Program name Windows installer Verified publisher Microsoft Windows Change when these notifications appea
2. Redistributions in binary form must reproduce the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disclaimer in the documentation and or other materials ba If you accept the terms of the agreement dick I Agree to continue You must accept the agreement to install WinPcap 4 1 2 Tages C3 WinP cap 4 1 2 Setup c fee Click Install W Pea Installation options iv Please review the following options before installing WinPcap P 4 1 2 Important Don t uncheck the tick box It must be ticked for PEMS to work V Automatically start the WinPcap driver at boot time Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 25 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual Click Finish Completing the WinPcap 4 1 2 Setup Wizard WinPcap 4 1 2 has been installed on your computer Click Finish to dose this wizard Now tell Windows that everything worked Program Compatibility Troubleshoote correctly Troubleshooting has completed Is the problem fixed Click Yes save these settings for this program gt Yes save these settings for this program gt No try again using different settings No report the problem to Microsoft and check online for a solution Cancel Click Close the troubleshooter Si Program Compatibility Troubleshoote Troubleshooting has completed Issues found Incompatible Program
3. This type of file could harm your computer Once the installer has downloaded click Open folder The WinPcap 4 1_2 exe download has completed Open folder View downloads You ll see a file called WinPCap 4 1 2 Right click on it and choose Troubleshoot compatibility Pin to Start Run as administrator Troubleshoot compatibility Chare saith Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 23 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual On the next window choose Try recommended settings lt x Program Compatibility Troubleshoote Select troubleshooting option gt Try recommended settings Select this option to test run program using recommended compatibility settings gt Troubleshoot program Select this option to choose compatibility settings based on problems you notice Now click on Test the program lt x Program Compatibility Troubleshoote Test compatibility settings for the program Settings applied to WinPcap_4 1_2 Windows compatibility mode Windows XP Service Pack 3 You need to test the program to make sure these new settings fixed the problem before you can click Next to continue Test the program Now you are ready to install the WinPcap installer follow the prompts as shown Screen Action User Account Control rx Click Yes to allow the installer to proceed pS Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this comput
4. network It allows you to see e The quality of the Powerline connection represented by the circle on the left of the socket icon and shown on line quality e The device name e The MAC address e The current available bandwidth e The average available Powerline bandwidth in the last 1min 5 min and 15min You can also access the local settings of each socket connected to the network by clicking on settings Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 36 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual Power Ethernet Network Monitor V1 4 1 18 homeoffice sdf lo amp s File View Device Reports Tools Help General Information and Controls Power Ethernet o Network Card NVIDIA nForce MCP Networking Adapi Show bandwidth graph You are connected to this local device Computer IP Address 10 0 19 20 TE PE Device 1 a ET Database test4 sdf Le 4 D4 D2 49 00 00 00 Change Network Password a ee Local Settings 3 Power Ethernet devices seen on 16 08 2012 at 19 04 23 j BB PE Device 2 D4 D2 49 00 00 01 196 196 196 196 High Ol is Settings PE Device 3 D4 D2 49 00 13 A8 199 199 199 199 High a T Settings 6 3 2 Enter Device Password The Device Password is required if you want to make advanced changes remotely to the Powerline devices You don t need to enter it for the majority of operations you ll perform however you will be prompted if it is needed Note The De
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6. Open an existing database e Delete a database Create a new database To create a new database go to File gt Database gt New As well as naming the new database you also have the option of adding devices discovered since PEMS was started e g those on the new site to that database Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 40 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual Just type the name of the database you want to create and it will be immediately loaded into PEMS main screen Create a new database If you are managing several sites you can keep a separate database per site Each database then contains devices for a single site Name E Add 3 recently discovered devices to this database Cancel Create and use NOTE PEMS allows for recently discovered Powerline devices to be quickly added to the new database Open an existing database To open an existing database go to File gt Database gt Open It will present you with a standard open file dialog window Choose the desired database and it will be loaded into PEMS main screen Delete a database To delete a new database go to File gt Database gt Delete It will take you to a screen that allows you to choose from the databases already available select the one you want to delete and delete it Delete a database Which database do you want to delete dasdsad sdf Default sdf office sdf in use Cancel Delete Power Ethe
7. PE Socket are automatically linked together A Connect a laptop PC printer VoIP handset or game console using a CAT5 cable to any Ethernet port on one of the PE Sockets B Connect the other Ethernet devices to the other PE Sockets using CATS cables C To share Internet access among all these devices simply connect the Internet router to any one of the PE Sockets using a CAT5 cable internet Whenever there is an active Ethernet connection the Network Activity light on that PE Socket will light up the PE Socket will wake up power light goes green and then connect to other awake PE Sockets the PLC Connection light will show its status It s that simple Now enjoy a fast secure network with Internet connectivity everywhere a PE Socket has been installed NOTE Two or more PE Sockets are required in order to create a Powerline network The PE Sockets must be electrically sharing the same power in order for PE Sockets to provide a network connection between them IMPORTANT This installation guide is suitable for home users or small businesses that are setting up or extending a network across a single phase power For more complex installations please download the Power Ethernet Commercial Installations whitepaper from http help powerethernet com Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 14 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 5 PE Socket Functions Lights and Buttons The PE Socket has two push b
8. Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 39 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual Network Report The Network report shows the performance lay out of the Powerline network as seen from the local device This means the number of PE Sockets or other Powerline devices in the network and their performance Information about this network Email Copy to clipboard Machine details 4 Realtek RTL6168D 8111D PCI E Gigabit Ethernet NIC 1C6F 65 46 3EC6 Computer blingy User blingy Claudia Connected devices PE Devicel MAC D4 D2 49 00 1F 19 BDA D4 D2 49 00 1F 19 PLLOC NET STA i THI 003 Cancel The network report information displayed can be copied and saved to a text file for later use or can be emailed to technical support if requested Traffic data The traffic data report shows the amount of actual data that have been received and transmitted of all remote devices seen over a period of time The traffic data report can be saved to a text file or can be emailed as an Excel report for technical support VLAN Layout The VLAN report shows a simple list of VLAN names and for each which ports on which unit are in that VLAN The VLAN report can be saved to a text file or can be emailed as an Excel report for technical support 6 4 2 Managing Databases PEMS allows installers who manage multiple installations of PE Sockets to keep a separate database for each site You can e Create a new database e
9. This is why there is no bandwidth displayed for the local device Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 31 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 6 2 5 Changing the PE Socket s Name Changing the names of the PE Sockets is purely for convenience as a way to make it easier to identify which device is which on PEMS screens For example you can name each device relating to its location or function study kitchen The name is stored with the PEMS and not on the device itself For ease there are a number ways that you can change the name which all lead to the same dialog box 1 You can change the name of any device by clicking on its icon which will open up the dialog box below 2 You can change the name of the Local device by either clicking on its icon clicking on Local Settings or using the pull down menu Device gt Local gt Name or via the key sequence Control L Enter the desired name in the Name field and press Save F Ro Device detail o amp 3 Details for PE Device 1 paT Device Name Passwords Port State VLAN Operations What should this device be called Neue PE Device 1 Type the desired device name here eg Using the location of the device is often the best stu dy option For example Kitchen or Meeting Room 1 Cancel Save NOTE The socket name is automatically stored in the PEMS database and not in the PE Socket itself You do not nee
10. Why can t my PE Sockets connect to each other If your PE Sockets cannot connect to each other please check the following 1 Sum The Power light should be solid green on all the PE Sockets which indicates that the devices are powered on If it has turned red then the unit has gone to sleep A short press of the Reset button R will reboot the device The unit will reset itself and will stay on for 15 minutes regardless of whether an active Ethernet cable is plugged in The PLC Connection light should be a solid colour If the PLC Connection light is off then it is unable to see any other PE Sockets or 3 party units sharing the same Network Password It is possible that the PE Socket have a different Network Password Using the PEMS as described in Section 6 change the Network Passwords on the PE Sockets to ensure that they match If this is still unsuccessful please check your other units in the same way Check that the PE Sockets are wired in the same electrical phase The network speed is not fast enough to transmit video There are two main reasons 1 2 7 3 Too much electrical interference on the power circuit Electrical noise impacts the amount of available bandwidth on a Powerline network Lamps with dimmers scent plugins mobile phone chargers and power supply units among others are very noisy devices a Try and isolate the noisy source by unplugging these devices whilst Plug electrically noisy devices l
11. and use of the PEMS software is described in Section 6 5 3 2 To secure the network via from the front buttons Newly installed PE Sockets can be secured via a random Network Password using the front panel NOTE This method is not recommended as it is possible to split the network into different segments without any indication from the front lights The recommended method is to use the PEMS software as it gives complete control confirms the number of units in the network and has a full range of diagnostic utilities Assuming the PE Sockets have just been installed and the power is switched on perform a short press on the Join Leave button on each unit with no more than a 2 minute gap between presses If the 2 minutes has elapsed go back to the first unit and put it into join mode by a short press of the Join Leave button and then continue adding units TOP TIP If the network is not behaving as expected then the PEMS software needs to be installed and each unit s Network Password set to the identical password via the software This is detailed in Section 6 of this manual Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 17 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 5 3 3 Joining an existing Powerline network As part of the HomePlug AV standard the PE Socket can be configured to join or leave a Powerline network via the Join Leave button on the front A short press of the Join Leave button puts the unit into Join mode whereas a
12. are working and able to connect to each other After the 15 minutes has elapsed each unit will go to sleep if there is no active Ethernet connection plugged into it The Power light will go red The 15 minute timer can be restarted by either power cycling the devices or by pressing of the reset button R for 3 seconds on the PE Socket 1 Within this 15 minute window check that all PE Sockets are correctly installed and able to communicate with each other For each PE Socket check the status of the lights a the Power light should be solid green which indicates that the device is powered on If it has turned red then the unit has gone to sleep blinking means it is attempting to pair with other units AN b the PLC Connection light should be a solid colour showing that it is connected to other PE Sockets 2 The PE Socket automatically wakes up from sleep mode within a couple of seconds when the device connected via an Ethernet cable is powered up and the Ethernet link becomes active Once the PE Sockets are installed and powered up setting up the network is very easy Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 13 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 4 6 Setting up a network for the first time The PE Sockets are designed to automatically connect together to form a single meshed network secured with 128bit AES encryption Each PE Socket comes with 4 Ethernet ports and once installed all the Ethernet ports on each
13. is a useful diagnostic utility to understanding the performance of the network By either clicking on the PE socket you want to measure or by clicking on Local Settings or using the pull down menu Device gt Local gt Port State you will see e Which of the 4 Ethernet ports has an active Ethernet connection e The Ethernet speed per port for active connections e Current throughput rate received and transmitted per port 7 Device detail o amp z mm Details for PE Device 1 Hf oe Device Name Passwords Port State VLAN Operations Ethernet Port State Port 4 Connected 100 Mbit s Full Duplex 2 15 Kbytes received 30 66 Kbytes transmitted Port 3 E g Port 1 Not connected Not connected eee Reset traffic counters Cancel Save The screen shot above shows that Ports 4 and 2 have an active Ethernet connection along with the Ethernet speed and amount of data received and transmitted It also shows that Ports 3 and 1 do not have an active Ethernet connection Version 1 23 Page 38 of 49 Power Ethernet Limited 2012 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 6 4 Advanced settings 6 4 1 Diagnostics and Reports PEMS allows you to assess the performance of the PE Sockets at all times It provides different reports that allow you make diagnostics and will show you the System Information and the Remote Device History of all remote devices seen ov
14. is an application that is used by PEMS to talk to HomePlug AV devices It isn t supported on Windows 8 but works correctly providing it s installed using the Windows Compatibility Assistant Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 22 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual Use Desktop Mode All of the following work is done on the Windows 8 desktop Click on the Desktop tile on the start screen before proceeding Download WinPcap Start Internet Explorer and browse to http www winpcap org install default htm Click the download button on Installer for Windows Powerful WiFi Capture Adapter for Windows 802 11 a b g n compatible capture and injection optimized for Wireshark Download WinPcap for Windows _WinPcap Enhancer The latest stable WinPcap version is 4 1 2 AirPcap 802 11 Wirele Atthe moment there is no development version of WinPcap For the list of changes refer to the Capture Device changelog o Vine Version 4 1 2 Installer for Windows management Driver DLLs control and data frames in Wiresha Supported platforms Plug amp play 802 1 e Windows NT4 2000 Multi channel aggr e Windows XP 2003 Vista 2008 Win7 2008R2 x86 and x64 USB form factor Download MD5 Checksum 92907d8460635959201e30b57190284a tenn le anna www riverbed com us products cascade wireshark_enhancements airpcap php Do you want to run or save WinPcap 4 1_2 exe 894 EB from winpcap org
15. is awake and the link quality is poor 0 to 30 Mbps e The unit is powered down in sleep mode or a No connection communications have been lost NOTE The padlock symbol is shown when the Device Password for that specific device has not been entered The Device Password functionality is reserved for future use NOTE PEMS will also display any other Powerline device current status using the same range of colours although the bandwidth range settings may vary by manufacture 6 2 4 The Estimated Powerline Bandwidth In the graphic below you can see every PE Socket that is connected to the network and the estimated Powerline bandwidth in Megabits per second which shows the total amount of traffic that could flow on it S Pa er Ethernet Nety fo x i File View Device Reports Tools Help General Information and Controls Power Ethernet m Network Card NVIDIA nForce MCP Networking Adapi Show bandwidth graph i E l You are connected to this local device Computer IP Address 10 0 19 20 Show MAC addresses PE Device 1 e Database test4 sdf Pe om Change Network Password Local Settings 3 Power Ethernet devices seen on 16 08 2012 at 16 38 38 i a8 PE Device 2 Ff _ S Now 196 Mbits _____ gt Estimated Bandwidth PE Device 1 ES Now 197 Mbit s Estimated Bandwidth NOTE The estimated Powerline bandwidth is measured on the speed of the link between the local device and the remote devices
16. long press 10 seconds will force the unit to leave the currently defined network If the existing Powerline network is using the default Network Password of HomePlugAV then new PE Sockets will join the existing network automatically This is the default configuration shipped from the factory If the existing Powerline network is using a Network Password that is not HomePlugAV See Section 5 for the how long buttons should be pressed Short press the Join Leave button on a unit on the existing network The power light will flash Short press the Join Leave button on the new PE Socket The new PE Socket will flash its power light rapidly for a few seconds and then restart After the restart it will be on the existing network 5 3 4 To leave a Powerline network and join another To make a PE Socket leave a Powerline network press and hold the Join Leave button for more than 10 seconds and then release The unit will reboot itself and the Powerline LED light will go out To join a new network put an existing and the new unit in join mode as described above TOP TIP Ifa particular unit does not want to join an existing network try the following steps 1 Press and hold the Join Leave button for more the 10 seconds to force it to lose its current Network Password 2 Goto one of the units which is a member of the desired network and put it into pairing mode a short press on the Join Leave button as described above 3 Go ba
17. 200AV T1000 User Manual 6 2 PEMS Basic Functionality After you have successfully installed PEMS you can set up or configure the Powerline devices according to your needs PEMS will allow you to Check the number of PE Sockets and other HomePlug AV compatible devices that are visible on the network Change the default Network Password to secure the Powerline network or to create a private Powerline network This will prevent other PE Sockets from automatically joining the network Assess the performance of each PE Socket IMPORTANT You need to connect your computer running PEMS to the PE Sockets using a CAT5 Ethernet cable Two or more Power Ethernet sockets must share the same Network Password in order to create a network NOTE It is highly recommended to turn off WiFi access and use an Ethernet cable to connect your computer to a PE Socket If WiFi is enabled there is a possibility that the PE Socket that you connect to will likely to be the closest one to the WiFi router rather than the one closest to your computer 6 2 1 PEMS main screen PEMS screens are broken down in three sections 1 J j Pa Dowe hernet Network Monitor V1 2 homenffice sd Power Ethernet eneral Information and Controls Network Card NVIDIA nForce MCP Networking Adapt Show bandwidth graph You are connected to this local device Computer IP Address 10 0 19 20 EE ms Database test4 sdf a8 Change Network Passwo
18. N Settings You can create separate virtual networks VLAN s across your Power Ethernet sockets Equipment on one VLAN can t see equipment on another VLAN To create a new VLAN just type in a new name instead of choosing from the list Private network v Tiii iiki No VLAN v No VLAN z E oF No VLAN x Manage VLAN details Cancel Save The new VLAN name will be added to the drop down menu next to the other three ports If desired you can add more ports to that VLAN by choosing the VLAN name in the other pull down menus Alternatively type in a new VLAN name next to another port or choose Save and repeat the operation on another device Ethernet ports in a particular VLAN will automatically be connected and the traffic sent between them will not be accessible from the other Ethernet ports and vice versa The T1001 PE Socket supports up to 16 VLANs which can be used to connect 2 or more Ethernet ports together To view the status of a VLAN edit or delete it click on the Manage VLAN details button with the VLAN tab Here you can see the complete list of the VLANs setup within the network and make amendments NOTE Reports on the VLAN configuration can be accessed from the Reports pull down menu Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 44 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 7 Troubleshooting The latest version of the documentation can be found at http help powerethernet com Jaks
19. PE Socket or try to service this product yourself There is a risk of electric shock e Do not keep or use this product in areas of high humidity e To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the PE Socket to rain or moisture e Always use a CAT5 6 Ethernet cable to connect the PE Socket with any network device e Do not insert any objects into the openings of the PE Socket e Slots and openings on the case serve as ventilation Never block or cover them e Do not use the product without the front fascia plate installed e NEVER use water paint thinner benzene alcohol or other strong cleaning agents to clean the device as these could damage the plastic and risk electrocution or fire e NEVER use the device with a power supply different than 220 240 volts 50 Hz AC e Inthe event of damage call a qualified electrician to disconnect the PE Socket from the power supply grid and contact customer service e IMPORTANT If in any doubt on how to install consult a competent electrician 1 2 Important Information Please note the following 1 The PE Socket can be installed in 35mm deep UK Standard double gang metal back box A matching plastics collar is available to aid installation 2 The PE Socket is designed not to be completely flush to the wall and uses this air gap for ventilation purposes Please ensure that any use of decorators chalk or other materials do not block this ventilation gap 3 The PE Sockets are t
20. Provider or IT department 7 7 How do I assess the performance of the PE Sockets PEMS is described in this User Guide and can give an accurate estimate on the available bandwidth across the Powerline network The software can be downloaded from http help powerethernet com For more detailed tests network speed tests can be performed across the Powerline network but this is outside of the scope of this document Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 46 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 7 8 Can I change the passwords There are a number of different passwords in the Powerline standard Network Password This is the password used to create a single Powerline network and can be set via PEMS The default Network Password for PE Sockets is HomePlugAV Device Password This password is used to remotely manage a Powerline device via the software and is hard coded into the device and cannot be changed For PE Sockets the Device Password is printed on the back of each Power Ethernet Socket and is also printed on the sticker located on the Power Ethernet Quick Setup Guide that came with that unit along with a spare sticker in the packaging envelope This Device Password is only required if you want to remotely manage the PE Sockets using PEMS The Device Password is not needed when connecting directly to a local PE Socket 7 9 Tm trying to connect my Powerline adapters to my PE Sockets network but they are unable to connect Fi
21. amp Patents Act 1988 to be identified as the author of this work No part of this publication may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of Power Ethernet Limited as expressly permitted by operation of law The services described in this publication are subject to availability and may be modified from time to time and are subject to change without notice The information is this document is provided on a strictly as is basis without any warranty expressed or implied All trademarks are the property of their respective owners E amp EO Nothing in this publication forms any part of any contract Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Registered address New Oaks South View Close Crowborough East Sussex TN6 1HH Company number 07197286 Registered in England and Wales Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 5 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 2 Introduction Thank you for choosing Power Ethernet s PE Sockets as your networking solution The PE Sockets replace the traditional wall power sockets and provide an easy and fast way to set up a high speed secure Ethernet network throughout the building The technology incorporated in the PE Sockets allow the electrical cables already installed in the building to become a fast reliable and secure network without the need of rewiring or installing additional cables The PE Sockets have an integra
22. ations which may include multiple electrical phases download the Power Ethernet Commercial Installations whitepaper from http help powerethernet com Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 10 of 49 4 3 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual Installation Steps IMPORTANT If in any doubt on how to install consult a competent electrician 1 10 11 12 13 14 A flat headed screw driver is required Do not use this for removing the fascia as a fascia removal tool is included Switch OFF the mains supply and remove the appropriate fuse and switch OFF the relevant circuit breaker fuse before commencing installation Ensure that no one else has access that would enable the supply to be inadvertently reconnected Check that the power is off before starting any work Remove the existing accessory from the wall if using the new accessory to replace an old one Remove any plaster debris and dust from the inside of the mounting box wall box Ensure that the heads of any box fixing screws do not protrude into the box For the best installation results and visual appearance it is recommended that prior to installation the mount surface beneath the PE Socket is first prepared to ensure that it is flat and even and all high spots have been removed If replacing an existing double gang socket with a PE Socket remove the existing socket from the wall Where required add a UK double gang metal wall box with a minimum dept
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24. ch on the appropriate circuit breaker fuse Switch on the mains isolator switch Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 11 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 4 4 Installation Wiring Diagram Connect the cables as shown in the wiring diagram below Figure A Live Earth Neutral Brown or Red Blue or Black Showing the back of PE Socket IMPORTANT NOTICE WIRING COLOUR CHANGES As from 1st April 2004 new installations in the UK could be wired using the new EU harmonised colours for the supply conductors of twin and earth cable New colours Old colours BROWN LIVE RED LIVE BLUE NEUTRAL BLACK NEUTRAL The old colours ceased to be used on 1st April 2006 Flexible cable colours remain unchanged BROWN LIVE BLUE NEUTRAL Eire conductor colours for twin and earth cable and flexible cable BROWN LIVE BLUE NEUTRAL Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 12 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 4 5 Checking that the PE Sockets are working correctly The PE Socket has two push buttons that can be accessed from the front and three LED lights directly underneath the 4 port managed switch Ethernet ports The function of each is described in Section 5 O OO O O O R Aw amp For the first 15 minutes after the power has been switched on the PE Sockets will remain awake and displays its status via the front LED lights This is designed as a visual check to see if all the units
25. ck to the unit that needs to join the Powerline network and put it into pairing mode The units should now pair and the Powerline light should indicate the estimated Powerline quality 5 If for any reason the units do not pair refer to the Troubleshooting section of this guide or the online FAQ which can be found at http help powerethernet com NOTE The most likely reason why units may not link together is that they have different Network Passwords It is highly recommended that you try resetting the network password via the software before calling technical support 5 4 Sleep Mode The PE Socket automatically goes into sleep mode when there is no active Ethernet connection When in sleep mode the power light is a solid red colour The PE Socket automatically wakes up from sleep mode when the device connected to it via an Ethernet cable is powered up NOTE It can take a couple of seconds for a PE Socket to exit sleep mode and connect to other Powerline devices The lights on the front of the PE Socket will show the current status Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 18 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 5 5 Hibernation mode When not in use for an extended period a PE Socket can be put into a deep hibernation mode which dramatically reduces its power consumption Press and hold the Reset button for more than 7 seconds and the Power light will go a solid dimmed red colour A short press the Reset button R will
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27. d from the current database immediately Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 42 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual Upgrade the firmware If required the firmware can be upgraded using the PEMS by clicking on Operations on the Help tab To upgrade the device s firmware follow these instructions 1 Download PIB file and firmware upgrade file from Power Ethernet Help Site http help powerethernet com 2 Enter the path name or click Browse to select the downloaded files on the computer into the corresponding blanks 3 Click the OK button Note Do not turn off the device while the firmware is being upgraded The device will reboot after the upgrading has been finished Technical Note Firmware in this context refers to the Qualcomm Atheros Parameter Information Block The PEMS does not allow you to upload new non volatile memory nvm images Although the PEMS does not support the operation it is possible via some software to tell a PE Socket to revert to factory defaults If that operation is invoked any firmware uploaded using PEMS will be deleted from the device and it will mostly go back to how it was when it shipped Reverting to factory defaults will not however remove any configuration of the Ethernet switch For example reverting to factory defaults will not remove VLAN settings 6 4 4 Virtual LAN Settings WARNING The use of VLANs is advanced functionality and should be only impl
28. d to rename the PE Sockets it s purely there for your convenience Each PE Socket has a unique MAC address as you can see in the graphic below which allows them to be identified You can make this address visible either by clicking on the Show MAC addresses button on the top right or via the pulldown menu View gt Show MAC Addresses If you ever require technical support the support agent will probably ask you for the MAC addresses Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 32 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual View Device Reports Tools Help ia Power Ethernet General Information and Controls Network Card NVIDIA nForce MCP Networking Adapi Show bandwidth graph You are connected to this local device Computer IP Address 10 0 19 20 Show MAC addresses DE Deui Database test4 sdf D4 D2 49 00 00 00 Change Network Password Local Settings 3 Power Ethernet devices seen on 16 08 2012 at 16 44 31 mn PE Device 2 PE Ee 5 wncadiress o ee Now 196 Mbit s Now 197 Mbit s 6 2 6 Securing the Powerline network To secure the network it is recommended that you change the Network Password as it is used as a key for the 128bit AES encryption The default Network Password on many devices including T1001 units is set to HomePIlugAV This means that any devices with this Network Password on the same electrical circuit will automatically join together Changing the Netwo
29. e Do not use the product without the front fascia plate installed e NEVER use water paint thinner benzene alcohol or other strong cleaning agents to clean the device as these could damage the plastic and risk electrocution or fire e NEVER use the device with a power supply different than 220 240 volts 50 Hz AC e Inthe event of damage call a qualified electrician to disconnect the PE Socket from the power supply grid and contact customer service e IMPORTANT If in any doubt on how to install consult a competent electrician 4 2 Important Information Please note the following 1 The PE Socket can be installed in 35mm deep UK Standard double gang metal back box A matching plastics collar is available to aid installation 2 The PE Socket is designed not to be completely flush to the wall and uses this air gap for ventilation purposes Please ensure that any use of decorators chalk or other materials does not block this ventilation gap 3 The PE Sockets are to be installed in accordance with the current edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations BS7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations and appropriate statutory regulations In the Republic of Ireland the installation must be in accordance with the ETCI National Rules for Electrical installations ET 101 NOTE The power outlets must be electrically sharing the same power in order for the PE Sockets to provide a network connection between them For more complex install
30. ection is detected Reset the device using a short press of the reset button to exit hibernation mode Initiate pairing mode for the next 2 minutes Power light will flash Another short press will exit join leave mode The unit will automatically exit pairing mode after 2 minutes Unit leaves the current Powerline network and generates a random Network Password Version 1 23 Page 15 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 5 2 Integrated electrical socket The PE Sockets are equipped with a standard UK power socket which has a built in mains filter to help eliminate any electrical noise generated by devices plugged directly into it Electrical noise on the mains cables affects the amount of available bandwidth and therefore it is highly recommended to plug any such electrically noisy devices including transformers and mobile phone chargers directly into the PE Socket because the built in filter will help reduce this electrical noise which may significantly improve the data transmission speeds across the Powerline network The design by connecting the mains via terminal screws means that the PE Socket has a better RF Radio Frequency connection for transmitting the Powerline signal TOP TIP Plug any noisy electrical devices directly into the PE Socket s filtered socket to improve the network performance NOTE Do not plug a Powerline adapter into the PE Socket s filtered socket as the filtering will block the Powerline signal
31. ectrician to confirm the PE Socket is wired correctly If it still fails please fill the feedback form in at http help powerethernet com 7 4 The PLC light is always off If the PLC light is off and the Power light is red it means that this Power Ethernet Socket is asleep or in hibernation PE Sockets automatically go into sleep mode when there is no active Ethernet connection Plug in an active Ethernet cable and the PE Socket will wake up within a couple of seconds You can force it to wake up by a short press of the Reset button R at which point this PE Socket will remain awake for 15 minutes regardless of whether there is an active Ethernet connection plugged into it or not Ensure that at least 2 PE Sockets are awake and check if the PLC Connection light becomes solid The PEMS is a useful diagnostic tool as it will not only show how many PE Sockets or Powerline devices are connected together but also the estimated speeds between them Powerline devices are only able to connect to each other if they share the same Network Password If all the PE Sockets bar one are connected together it is possible that the disconnected PE Socket has left the Powerline network and now has a different Network Password By using PEMS you can reset the Network Password on the disconnected unit to the same Network Password in the other units NOTE The power outlets must be electrically connected and sharing the same power phase in order for the PE Sockets t
32. el on the back of the device and in the Power Ethernet Quick Setup Guide Sent Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 35 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 6 3 Intermediate settings 6 3 1 Different views PEMS allows you to have 3 different views of the Powerline Network that helps you to visualise the network functionality better e The Star view which is the default view and has been explain previously e The Grid view e The Row view Grid View The Grid View shows your local device apart from the remote devices This view is useful when you have many devices connected to the same network as it allows you to see all of them in an organised manner F Ro Power Ethernet Network Monitor V1 4 1 18 homeoffice sdf Lo Jr es File View Device Reports Tools Help General Information and Controls Power Ethernet Network Card NVIDIA nForce MCP Networking Adapi Show bandwidth graph You are connected to this local device Computer IP Address 10 0 19 20 PrE PE Device 1 Database test4 sdf a D4 D 49 00 00 00 Change Network Password eee es Local Settings 2 Power Ethernet devices seen on 16 08 2012 at 19 04 06 a PE Device 2 PE Device 3 mm D4 02 49 00 00 01 D4 D2 49 00 13 A8 _ ss Now 196 Mbit s Now 199 Mbit s Row View The Row view has been designed to show a more detailed description of the PE Sockets connected to the
33. emented by those who understands the concepts and the benefits and pitfalls of such advanced networking NOTE Although VLANs are supported by the T1001 PE Socket technical support is not provided for individual configurations and it is assumed that the administrator understands the concepts to support themselves A virtual local area network virtual LAN or VLAN is a concept of partitioning a physical network so that distinct broadcast domains are created This is usually achieved on switch or router devices To physically replicate the functions of a VLAN would require a separate parallel collection of network cables and equipment separate from the primary network However unlike physically separate networks VLANs share bandwidth so VLAN trunks may be setup to replicate dedicated cabling between Ethernet ports without actually having to run the cables The T1001 PE Socket supports up to 16 distinct VLANs Each VLAN can include between 1 and 4 Ethernet ports To create a new VLAN edit the settings for one of the devices to be included in the VLAN and beside the chosen Ethernet port click on the No VLAN phrase and type in a name of the VLAN The VLAN ID is chosen automatically starting a 2 Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 43 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual Device detail olo s mm Details for PE Device 1 EN Device Name Passwords Port State VLAN Operations Virtual LA
34. er amis Program name WinPcap 4 1 2 installer i Verified publisher CACE Technologies Inc File origin Hard drive on this computer Show details Change when these notifications appear Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 24 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual C3 WinP cap 4 1 2 Setup bo a x Click Next WinPcap 4 1 2 Installer W inPeap Welcome to the WinPcap 4 1 2 Installation Wizard This product is brought to you by pe E TECHNOLOGIES Packet Capturing and Network Analysis Solutions C3 WinPcap 4 1 2 Setup Click Next Welcome to the WinPcap 4 1 2 Setup Wizard This Wizard will guide you through the entire WinPcap installation For more information or support please visit the WinPcap home page http www winpcap org b a E Agreement W inPeap pe the license terms before installing WinPcap 4 1 2 E3 WinPcap 4 1 2 Setup Click I Agree Press Page Down to see the rest of the agreement Copyright c 1999 2005 NetGroup Politecnico di Torino Italy Copyright c 2005 2010 CACE Technologies Davis California All rights reserved s5 Redistribution and use in source and binary forms with or without modification are permitted provided that the following conditions are met 1 Redistributions of source code must retain the above copyright notice this list of conditions and the following disdaimer 2
35. er a period of time Clicking on the Reports allows you to email or export the following reports when technical support is need it e Network reports e Traffic data e Bandwidth graph e VLAN Layout General system information and controls On the right hand of the screen you find the general system information and settings including e Network card name e Computer s IP Address e PEMS Database currently in use e Toggle the MAC addresses of all devices connected to the Powerline network You can also easily access the bandwidth graph by clicking on the icon The graph opens in a new Window File View Device Reports Tools Help ia Power Ethernet General Information and Controls Network Card NVIDIA nForce MCP Networking Adapt Show bandwidth graph i You are connected to this local device Computer IP Address 10 0 19 20 PP E a ee PE Device 1 e Database test4 sdf ec BB Change Network Password Local Settings Bandwidth graph PEMS allows you to assess the performance of the Powerline network It shows the estimated Powerline bandwidth from the local device to all remote devices over a period of time NOTE The estimate Powerline bandwidth is measured on the speed of the link between the local device and the remote devices which is why there is not graphic for the local device pere Bandwidth between connected device and other devices PE Device2 mmr PE Device3 Mps per second
36. exit hibernation Whenever the Reset button is pressed the PE Socket will go into diagnostic mode and stay on for at least the next 15 minutes After the 15 minutes the PE Socket will go to sleep if there is no active Ethernet connection 5 6 Quality of Service The PE Sockets have integrated Quality of Service functions QoS which measure the bandwidth requirements of each application and optimise the data flow ensuring that bandwidth intensive applications such as streaming High Definition HD video or music get priority The PE Sockets will also give priority to Voice over IP and IPTV to get the best performance out of the network Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 19 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 6 Power Ethernet Monitoring Software PEMS PEMS has been developed by Power Ethernet as a useful tool that will allow you to e Check the number of PE Sockets and other HomePlug compatible devices that are visible on the Powerline network e Change the default Network Password to create a private Powerline network and prevent additional PE Sockets and 3 party devices from automatically joining the network e Assess the performance of each PE Socket the Device Password maybe required to access remote PE Sockets settings Note Two or more PE Sockets must share the same Network Password in order to create a network PEMS also offers advanced network configuration which allows you to e Segment the netwo
37. filter Powerline signal can still permeate this circuit if the source of the signal is close Installing a PE socket as close to the consumer unit as possible helps gets around these issues 3 Cable distance between the PE Sockets The available bandwidth will decline over distance and the maximum range between PE Sockets is 300m If the electrical cables between them are longer than 300m or the quality of the power network s cables is not optimal the range of communication between sockets will be reduced Please check if you are suffering from poor network speeds 4 Quality of the electrical cable Old electrical cable is likely to perform less well than newer cable 1 4 HomePlug Alliance Compatibility The PE Socket is compatible with the HomePlug AV standard which forms part of the IEEE1901 standard If there are any other Powerline devices plugged in that are not HomePlug AV compatible then they will stop the Powerline network from working properly Examples of these include earlier BT Vision Powerline Adapters based on the DS2 chipset The latest BT Vision Powerline adapters are HomePlug AV compatible Further information on the standard can be found at www homeplug org NOTE Two or more PE Sockets or HomePlug AV compatible devices are required in order to create a Powerline network 1 5 Legal Note Power Ethernet Limited is the author of this document Power Ethernet Limited has asserted its right under the Copyright Designs
38. h of 35mm in accordance with the relevant wiring regulations Gently remove the front fascia of the PE Socket using the supplied plastic fascia removal tool by lining up the tool with the triangle on the right edge of the fascia as per the diagram Gently prise and repeat for the second triangle on the front fascia Remove the front fascia A x Always use mains cable of the correct rating and type If fitting into a ring circuit there will be 2 wires of each colour that must be connected to their respective terminal If the wires are ona radial circuit or a spur there will be only 1 wire of each colour The layout of the terminal connections may differ between fittings Carefully check the location of the terminal connections before wiring NOTE If the earth wire is bare it should be sheathed with a length of green yellow sleeving Connect the PE Socket as per the wiring diagram shown in Figure A by inserting the wires into the correct terminals and tighten the screws firmly Secure the PE Socket to the wall by means of the fixing screws provided positioning the mains cables in the back box so as to avoid them being trapped If necessary trim the excess mains cable Clip the fascia onto the PE Socket body by first inserting the catches on the left and then gently but firmly pushing the fascia towards the PE Socket The front fascia should click into place Repeat the above procedure for any remaining PE Sockets Replace the appropriate fuse or swit
39. ies or directly into the PE Socket s filtered socket The filtering will help eliminate any noise and to improve data transmission in the network Further advice is included within the Troubleshooting section of this document 3 3 Application Diagrams In the graphics below you will find some examples for possible networking designs Internet everywhere as a stand alone Networking throughout the building with application multiple applications Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 8 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 3 4 Benefits and Features 3 4 1 Benefits e Simple to install networking solution an all in one power socket that creates a secure network e Internet access everywhere in the building just connect the router to any one of your PE Socket e Removes the need to run additional data cables it uses the mains cables already in the walls e Easily monitor the connection status of all the PE Sockets installed e Easy to install by any electrician wiring like a traditional power socket e New class of intelligent high speed networking e ls easy to expand simply add more Power Ethernet Sockets e Easy to deploy e Theft proof e ideal for difficult data installations 3 4 2 Features e Ethernet at up to 200Mbps gross across a meshed network e 4Switched Ethernet ports e Built in managed Ethernet switch e Easy to read activity lights e Passive cooling for silent operation e Connect to a broadband router to sha
40. ike chargers and transformers at least one meter away from the PE Sockets or directly into the PE Socket s filtered socket so that the noise can be filtered to reduce its effect b Test if devices around the home are affecting the Powerline network by turning them off and on and see if the bandwidth improves Use PEMS to see what the available bandwidth is during these tests NOTE it can take a minute or two for the PPU Software to recalculate the network speed c Its good practice to plug any offending devices directly into a PE Socket as it is filtered Distance between the PE Sockets The available bandwidth will decline over distance and the maximum range between PE Sockets is 300m If the electrical cables between them are longer that 300m or the quality of the power networks cables is not optimal the range of communication between sockets will be reduced Please check if you are suffering from poor network speeds The Power Light is always off If the Power light is off then there is no electrical supply to the Power Ethernet socket please check the following a oe ae That the electrical mains is working The mains power is ON for that circuit Test the power to the Power Ethernet Socket by plugging a device into its mains socket Make sure other power sockets in the same circuit are working Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 45 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual If the Power Light is still off call an el
41. is used when making changes to the settings of the remote device The device password is fixed and CES pp Ss connect to each other Device Password The Device password looks like XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and is found along with the MAC address on the labe on the back of the device and in the Power Ethernet Quick Setup Guide Cancel Save NOTE Only Powerline devices with the same Network Password can see each other Ensure that the Network Password is set to the same password for all the PE Sockets The Network Password is case sensitive TOP TIP If any of the PE Sockets is not connecting to the others try changing its Network Password to match the others NOTE If you forget the Network Password you can always change it via the PEMS software 6 2 7 Adding more PE Sockets or other Powerline devices To add more PE Sockets Powerline Devices to an existing Powerline Network by PEMS just 1 Plug into each new device so that they become the local device in PEMS 2 Change the Network Password the same password must be used in each PE Socket connected to the network by either clicking on its icon clicking on Local Settings or using the pull down menu Device gt Local gt Password 3 Repeat step 1 and 2 until all the Network Password has been changed to the same password for all the devices NOTE Only Powerline devices with the same Network Password can see each other Ensure that the Network Password is set to the same pass
42. l shown above and on the product means that the product is classed as Electrical Equipment and you should not put it into your domestic waste bin When you have no more use for it please dispose of the product according to your local authority s recycling scheme For more information please contact your local authority or the retailer where you purchased the product a NOTE For further information Please consult http help powerethernet com Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 49 of 49
43. local device which is the device connected directly to your computer the other two are your remote devices which are all the other devices connected to the local one and which are part of the same Powerline network The local device is always shown at the top of the screen as well In the example above we have installed 3 PE Sockets and we can see they are all visible to each other TIP If you cannot connect to the local PE Socket or cannot see all the units that have been installed please see the Troubleshooting at section 7 NOTE The PE Sockets need to be awake in order to be found by PEMS If any of the PE Sockets have gone to sleep the Power light is red then the unit needs an active Ethernet device plugged into it like a router or a computer Units can also be put into Always Awake mode After all the devices have been found by PEMS it will show which units are awake and which are asleep Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 30 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 6 2 3 PE Socket current status The PE Sockets current status can be check by looking at the colour of each device as per the table below PE Socket Icon Description T1001 bandwidth range ae F K na Unit is awake and link quality is good to 80 to 200 Mbps White excellent suitable for HD video streaming Unit is awake and link quality is ok to good 30 to 80 Mbps Yellow Suitable for SD video streaming ned Unit
44. ltiple isolated networks The recommended and safest method of changing the Network Password is to use the Power Ethernet Monitoring Software PEMS described in Section 6 as this gives you complete control over the password with the added benefit that it will report on the actual number of units that are linked together and the estimated bandwidth speeds between them Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 16 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual Below is asummary of the different ways to secure the Powerline network or to add or remove a Powerline device from an existing network Method Disadvantages Advantages Join Leave Button on the e No software required No control over the actual front password used it is chosen automatically by the devices All button presses need to be completed within the 2 minute time window No confirmation that all devices are connected together in a single network Using the PEMS the Power Ethernet Management Software Network Password can be defined Shows the number of sockets Requires a Windows laptop and an Ethernet cable connected and the estimated speeds between them No time limit to complete the password changes Whichever method you choose the Network Password only needs to be changed once per device and from then on is remembered by the PE Socket The definitions of the front lights and the buttons are explained in Section 5 of this user guide The installation
45. ly to mains via terminal screws just like a traditional power socket rather than being plugged in the PE Socket makes a better quality connection to the mains and therefore is better at transmitting the Powerline signal across the mains The electronics have been built using the latest PLC designs in order to maximise the available bandwidth and robustness of the device It incorporates the latest Powerline chip s software to take advantage of the latest developments from Qualcomm the chip manufacturer The board s layout includes a high speed managed Ethernet switch with 4 RJ45 ports in each socket which eliminates the need for adding additional network switches It includes advanced functionality through the managed switch which supports tagged VLANs QoS Quality of Service and multicast IGMP for business class networking The socket includes an integrated mains filter in order to minimise the effect of any electrical noise on the circuit and therefore delivers the maximum available bandwidth The network backbone is robust and encrypted with 128bit AES security making provision for dynamic automatic change of the encryption keys and for several different user experiences in setting up security and admitting devices to the network The network has a maximum throughput of 200Mbps gross which is fast enough to smoothly stream full HD video It s important to note that the 200Mbps refers to the total gross bandwidth shared between all PE S
46. mon For more complex installations which may include multiple electrical phases download the Power Ethernet Commercial Installations whitepaper from http help powerethernet com Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 47 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual Appendix 1 Technical Specification The technical specification for the PE Socket 200AV T 1001 is Standards Ethernet specifications IEEE 802 3 IEEE 802 3x IEEE 802 3u Auto MDI X HomePlug AV compatible Compatible with the IEEE1901 standard OFDM 1155 carriers 1024 256 64 QAM QPSK BPSK Data path Ethernet lt gt power supply grid peers temas sanes treats corneto 128 bit AES encryption over power supply LED indicators Power Powerline Connection Link Activity quality Network Activity Link Activity Join Leave button er ret rection ongoras Socket fue wesss SSS Designed to fit a standard 35mm deep UK double gang metal wall box and shallower back boxes with the included collar Product Weight 261g 10 90 humidity non condensing System requirements Ethernet interface Supports all operating systems Windows Mac Linux and all operating systems with Ethernet ports RJ45 CE Conformity This product complies with the technical requirements of e EMC directive 2004 108 EC e Low voltage directive 2006 95 EC e ERP directive 2009 125 EC The CE Certificate can be downloaded from http help powerethernet com ce Power Etherne
47. nd of mechanical damage other than natural wear and tear 13 The guarantee claim has been reported correctly This Guarantee does not affect your Statutory Rights other than those expressly set out above and does not cover any claims for consequential loss or damage Guarantee procedure e f defects appear during the guarantee period the guarantee claims must be made immediately at the latest within a period of 7 days e Inthe case of any externally visible damage arising from transport e g damage to the housing the person carrying out the transportation and the sender should be informed immediately On discovery of damage which is not externally visible the transport company and the sender are to be immediately informed in writing at the latest within 3 days of delivery e Transport to and from the location where the guarantee claim is accepted and or the repaired device is exchanged is at the purchaser s own risk and cost e Guarantee claims are only valid if a copy of the original purchase receipt is returned with the device Power Ethernet reserves the right to require the submission of the original purchase receipt Disposal of old devices The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC has been put in place to recycle products using best available recovery and recycling techniques to minimise the impact on the environment treat any hazardous substances and avoid the increasing landfill The symbo
48. ngs eroon N eaieeaem ceo tiaietees 36 6 3 1 Diferent EWS orein a E E E A N 36 6 3 2 Enter Device Pass WONO ais sae ce a E EEE E E E NAE 37 6 3 3 Understanding Diferent SNC COS siceccss 20 c deincccaseiearstoriiecouaricenssdehcouaintiewaide ibeeaucbaanassdotaaneieepeenche 37 6 3 4 Measure actual throughput per DONG wacc ssssiccacclvaratessaccosacacenssdsanguainteenadeusaererebadyadsdoasaneieeeeenete 38 Dea Advanced SOURIS tc iois to cicae astute Sie a a a a a 39 6 4 1 Diagnostics aid REDONS eciri tcc esk icant acta a ah acuctoeh T 39 6 4 2 Managing Database S mem Een E Se ee 40 6 4 3 Advanced Operati ONS aiiis ctecs ime tered tid neadiids Bude amnae ananassae dane amen toedan eters ines 42 6 4 4 Virtual LEAN SOUS copsashtocousaets bate T aah raettisida a a aasosaaauaesatane 43 y Pomme Wg 0 1 201 a0 0 6 1 epee ners ere ane ne ere ne Pr eS fe eae re ee Se ee ere ce eee ener 45 7 1 Why can t my PE Sockets connect to each other 00 cecccccssseccceesececcescceeeeseceseueceseeeceeseneeeeeas 45 7 2 The network speed is not fast enough to transmit video ccccceeseccccesecceceesececeeseceeeeeeceeseneeeeeas 45 kas ThePower tehti always Oean a a E N 45 TA FRE PUC HONE S AlWAYS OM aa a a dithi pdishsal util cee ae Snthont blte 46 7 5 The Network Activity light is always Off ccsseccccsseccecessececeesececeeeceeeeneceeeeeecesseneceseeneceesenseeeees 46 7 6 Im not getting Internet connectivity using the PE S
49. o be installed in accordance with the current edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations BS7671 Requirements for Electrical Installations and appropriate statutory regulations In the Republic of Ireland the installation must be in accordance with the ETC National Rules for Electrical installations ET 101 NOTE The power outlets must be electrically sharing the same power in order for the PE Sockets to provide a network connection between them For more complex installations which may include multiple electrical phases download the Power Ethernet Commercial Installations whitepaper from http help powerethernet com Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 4 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 1 3 A note on Powerline Bandwidth Speeds The available bandwidth on Powerline networks is depended on a number of factors including 1 The amount of electrical interference on the power circuit Electrical noise on the mains wiring impacts the amount of available bandwidth on a Powerline network Lamps with dimmers scent plugins mobile phone chargers power transformers are amongst the nosiest devices Its good practice to plug any offending devices directly into a PE Socket as its filter will minimise the effect of this electrical noise 2 RCBO s RCBO s are generally filters for Powerline communications This is because they have a large choke built into them which is used for current measurement but this also acts as a
50. o provide a network connection between them 7 5 The Network Activity light is always off The Network Activity light goes solid when there is an active Ethernet cable plugged into one of the 4 Ethernet ports on the front of the PE Socket It blinks to show it is Ethernet activity If the Power light is green PE Socket is awake and the device plugged into the Ethernet port is switched on the Ethernet Activity light should also be on solid or blinking Check that the devices connected to the PE Socket are on the networking functionality is enabled and check the connection of the Ethernet cable If the Power light is red then the unit is asleep or in hibernation mode It is designed to wake up automatically when one of the Ethernet ports is active but it has to be manually woken up from hibernation mode A short press of the Reset button R will wake up the unit If the Ethernet light is off then try another Ethernet cable 7 6 Vm not getting Internet connectivity using the PE Sockets Ensure that one PE Socket is connected to the router to share Internet connectivity between all the PE Sockets installed in the same network The router can be connected to any of the PE Sockets Try isolating the PE Socket by plugging a computer directly into the router and test the Internet connection Check the Ethernet cables and if this does not work then there is possibly a problem with the Internet connection and you need to contact your Internet Service
51. ockets ccecccccssseccceesececeeeceeeeeeceeeeeeeeeeas 46 7 7 How do l assess the performance of the PE Sockets cccccesseccceesececeescceeeesececeeaeceseeeeceeseneeeetas 46 7 8 Can I change the passwordS ek sasvsdavesthedesvatcacaveasoucevancncdaunetbebeceateadivocseeaistoaxedeueteatesuatvadiventeeeesnnasaes 47 7 9 I m trying to connect my Powerline adapters to my PE Sockets network but they are unable to CONNEC E aae EEEE E E T 47 7 10 bought only one PE Socket and I cannot setup a network sessessssesssreresrrressrreesrrresrrrreseerese 47 7 11 Can I connect my dedicated WiFi router to the PE Sockets eee escccccssececeeseceeeeeeceeeeeeeeees 47 7 12 How do connect the PE Sockets across different electrical PHASES cccceeecccceeseeeeeeeeeeeeeees 47 Appendix 1 Technical Specification ccscscscsccscscecsccscsceccccscnceccccecscnccccccscsceccccscsceccccecscesescecscesessecs 48 Appendix 3 GUE ANTES saii EEEE 49 G de e COMCITIONMS ranan a a a 49 Guarantee DrOCO CUS areenide a ches a a a eee 49 Disposal Of old deVi CES asransaenn e aa aa a a 49 Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 3 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 1 Before you start 1 1 Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Contact with mains electricity can cause serious injury or death If in any doubt get a competent electrician to install e Never open the back of
52. ockets on a single network Each transmission of data across the Powerline network will reduce the available bandwidth PE Sockets have good green credentials with a built in micro controller that enables the sockets to automatically go into power save mode for reduced power consumption when the network ports are not being used it also has the option to put individual units into deep hibernation for further power savings Less than 0 5W The design incorporates over 100 additional components over a typical Powerline pluggable wall adapter in order to improve the network quality but also the durability of the unit Externally the design aesthetics is the culmination of the socket having cooling vents that allow the product to cool with the convection of the room Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 7 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 3 2 Optimising the PE Sockets performance To optimise and increase the performance of the PE Sockets the following steps are recommended e The PE Sockets should be at least 1 metre apart from noisy devices such as power supply units mobile phone chargers halogen lamps and dimmers e Test the influence of neighbouring mains powered devices by checking performance when they are off and again when they are on e Test the influence of distant halogen lamp and dimmers by checking performance when they are off and again when they are on e Try to plug noisy devices into filtered power suppl
53. on or home 2 2 Package Contents e PE Socket and Snap on fascia 2 screws clipped on the back e Matching socket spacer or collar if not included contact us via http help powerethernet com e Plastic fascia removal tool e Quick Installation Guide e Quick Set Up Guide The latest version of the documentation can be downloaded from http help powerethernet com Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 6 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 3 About PE Sockets 3 1 What makes the PE Sockets unique PE Sockets are unique in the market as they are the only Powerline Communication products that embed all the electronics inside a standard wall power socket The PE Sockets incorporate the Qualcomm Atheros 6400 Powerline chipset which is compatible with HomePlug Alliance AV standard along with other complementary technologies to create a high speed secure network by utilising the existing mains cables available throughout any building Unlike Powerline adaptors Power Ethernet networking solutions are suitable for home users and businesses in all sectors The Power Ethernet network is designed to be robust and secure with an easy installation that is tamper and theft proof The unit also complies with Health amp Safety regulations PE Sockets have been developed with the highest quality standards and have been subjected to intensive testing procedures to ensure the best possible Powerline network performance By connecting direct
54. p www winpcap org Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 21 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual WinP cap 4 1 2 Setup es o gt o Installation options wa 1i ap Please review the following options before installing WinPcap 4 L2 Automatically start the WinPcap driver at boot time Note Ensure that the Automatically start the WinPcap driver at boot time is ticked otherwise PEMS will not be able to access the PE Sockets 4 Once PEMS and WinPcap have been installed you should find the Power Ethernet Management System folder in the Start menu under all programs di OpenOffice org 3 3 a Control Panel di Oracle VM VirtualBox wid PDF Split And Merge di POFCreator ernet Devices and Printers m Default Programs vlanagement 5 Power Ethernet Management Systen Help and Support _ Power Integrations Shut down aba 5 Click on the Power Ethernet Management System entry to run the software 6 1 2 For Microsoft Windows 8 This section covers how to install PEMS on Microsoft Windows 8 Note The standard WinPcap fails to install under Windows 8 The following steps explain how to manually install WinPcap so that that PEMS can then be installed Once installed PEMS runs fine under Windows 8 To Install PEMs on Windows 8 there are two stages 1 Install WinPcap 2 Install PEMS 1 Installing WinPcap WinPcap
55. r Do you want to install this application Name PowerEthernet From Hover over the string below to see the full domain software powerethernet com Publisher Power Ethernet Ltd Sota While applications from the Internet can be useful they can potentially harm your computer If you do not trust the source do not install this software More Information Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 27 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual At various points you ll see download and installation progress bars Installing Power Ethemet Sglce 3 5 Important Make sure you uncheck the tick here The publisher could not be verified Are you sure you want to run this software a Name 9f3c9baeb9 0 Power Ethernet Management System exe Publisher Unknown Publisher Type Application From C Users dks AppData Local Apps 2 0 VZBY1V18 N63 There must be no tick on this window before hitting Run If you don t uncheck the box PEMS will not run correctly Always ask before opening this file i This file does not have a valid digital signature that verifies its publisher You should only run software from publishers you trust How can decide what software to run PEMS installs a tile on the start screen which you can use to start the application Power Ethernet Manage e SkyDrive Ca Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 28 of 49 PE Socket
56. rd atabase test4 s Local Settings C PE Device 2 ae EE Now 196 Mbit s LE EE Now 197 Mbit s The pulldown menu allows a quick way to access the PE Socket functionality Information and settings for the locally connected PE Socket known as local device Current view of the Powerline network along with estimated Powerline bandwidth There are three different views which can be selected via the View pulldown menu Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 29 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 6 2 2 Number of PE Sockets visible on the network File View Device Reports Tools Help oP ow e r th ern et General Information and Controls Network Card NVIDIA nForce MCP Networking Adapi Show bandwidth graph You are connected to this local device Computer IP Address 10 0 19 20 Show MAC addresses Database test4 sdf Change Network Password atabase test4 s Local Settings 3 Power Ethernet devices seen on 16 08 2012 at 16 38 38 f n PE Device 2 Remote device _ gt Wy 5 Now 196 Mbit s PE Device 3 i o EE Remote device ee Now 197 Mbit s You can easily check the number of PE Sockets and other HomePlug AV compatible devices that are connected to the network The above screen shot shows three PE Sockets connected to each other PE Device 1 2 and 3 In the example above the PE Device 1 is your
57. re Internet access e Fast enough to stream High Definition HD video e Supports Quality of Service QoS and tagged VLANS e Customised Data Content priority e Supports Windows Mac Linux and all operating systems with TCP IP support e Filter socket to optimise data transmission e Encrypted with 128bit AES security e Compatible with the HomePlug AV standard e Data range of 300 m 656 ft between the PE Sockets Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 9 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 4 PE Sockets Installation The following instructions and safety information are also printed in the Power Ethernet Quick Installation Guide These instructions should be read and understood fully before installation and should be kept for future reference 4 1 Important Safety Instructions IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS e Contact with mains electricity can cause serious injury or death If in any doubt get a competent electrician to install e Never open the back of PE Socket or try to service this product yourself There is a risk of electric shock e Donot keep or use this product in areas of high humidity e Toreduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose the PE Socket to rain or moisture e Always use a CAT5 6 Ethernet cable to connect the PE Socket with any network device e Do not insert any objects into the openings of the PE Socket e Slots and openings on the case serve as ventilation Never block or cover them
58. rk Password secures the network against other devices joining and seeing information on that network The process to change the Network Password via the software is simple Ensure that all the PE Sockets are connected Plug into each device in turn so that they become the local device in PEMS it can take up to 10 seconds for PEMS to refresh its view 3 Change the Network password the same password must be used in each PE Socket connected to the network by either clicking on its icon clicking on Local Settings or using the pull down menu Device gt Local gt Password 4 Repeat step 2 and 3 until the Network Password has been changed to the same password for all the devices Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 33 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual gt Device detail Que ae Se PE Device 1 Details Fi Local unit MAC address D4 D2 49 00 12 63 Device Name Passwords Port State VLAN Operations Devices must have the same network password before they can talk to each other Make sure all your devices have this set to the same thing and remember that network passwords are case sensitive Enter the new Network Network Password Password The password is Network passwords can be set to anything If security is not an issue setting this to HomePlugAV may be helpful case sensitive and needs to be identical for the units to The Device Password is unique to each Powerline device and
59. rk into different networks by setting different Network Passwords per group of PE Sockets e Upgrade the firmware e Manage databases e Configure Virtual LAN settings NOTE There are two passwords in the HomePlug AV standard The Network Password is used as the encryption seed and only units sharing the same Network Password will be able to join together The second is the Device Password which is printed on the back of the device and included in the Quick Setup guide for each unit The Device Password is required to make changes to remote Powerline devices via the network With PE Sockets the Device Password functionality is reserved for future use 6 1 Installing Important Before installing PEMS please verify that no other Powerline management software are installed before installing the provided software If other Powerline Utilities are installed uninstall them and restart your personal computer before installing this provided software 6 1 1 For Microsoft Windows XP or later This section covers how to install PEMS on Microsoft Windows XP or later Download the latest version of PEMS from http help powerethernet com gt heeled 2 a we ethene wricedaft X 2 Powertthernet PowerEthermet PowerEthemet 8 Click on the Install button to download and install the software Note The help powerethernet com web site hosts the latest versions of the software and the version downloaded may be later than the
60. rnet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 41 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 6 4 3 Advanced operations NOTE We recommend the use of operations with care as some of the actions can make the PE Socket or Powerline device unusable The operations menu allows you to reboot or remove a specific PE Socket or Powerline device It also allows you to upgrade the firmware To access operations go to Device Operations it will take you to the following screen oe Device detail local unit MAC address D4 D 2 4O 00 1F 19 Operations Some of the actions below can render this device unusable Please use them with caution Safe actions Reboot this device Remove from database Dangerous actions Firmware file Cancel Save Reboot the device PEMS allows you to reboot a specific PE Socket or Powerline device that is connected to the network Just select the PE Socket Powerline device you want to reboot by double clicking on its icon go to Operations and click on reboot this device see graphic above The selected device will reboot immediately This is equivalent to pressing the reset button on the device Remove device from database This operation allows you to remove a specific device from the current database For this select the PE Socket Powerline device you want to reboot by double clicking on its icon go to Operations and click on remove from database see graphic above The selected device will be remove
61. rst check that the Powerline adaptors are compatible with HomePlug AV standard If they are not compatible with HomePlug AV standard then they will stop the Powerline network from working properly If the adaptors are HomePlug AV compatible then the Network Password needs to be the same as that used by the PE Sockets The Network Password for PE Sockets defaults to HomePlugAV Alternatively you can change the network key on all Powerline devices to something more secure via the respective software 7 10 I bought only one PE Socket and I cannot setup a network Powerline networking needs two or more devices to create a network You can mix and match between PE Sockets and HomePlug AV compatible Powerline adapters make sure that the Network Password is the same 7 11 Can I connect my dedicated WiFi router to the PE Sockets Yes you can use the PE Sockets to extend your network throughout your home to help you place the WiFi router in the optimal location to provide WiFi coverage Simply connect your dedicated WiFi router to any one of the PE Sockets using a CAT5 cable 7 12 How do I connect the PE Sockets across different electrical phases If the phases are joined at the electrical consumer unit the Powerline network will run everywhere where there is a connectivity path If the circuits are isolated then the network can be joined together using CAT5 cables A phase coupler will also work Within commercial buildings 3 phase power is com
62. screenshots in this user guide Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 20 of 49 1 Follow the installer prompts Application Install Security Warning Do you want to install this application Name PowerEthernet From Hover over the string below to see the full domain software powerethernet com Publisher Power Ethernet Ltd While applications from the Internet can be useful they can potentially harm your computer If you do not trust the source do not install this software More Information 60 Installing PowerEthernet Installing PowerEthernet This may take several minutes You can use your computer to do other tasks during the installation p Name PowerEthernet From software powerethernet com n Downloading 2 85 MB of 4 70 MB PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 2 If not already installed the installation process will require WinPcap software to be installed This is required by PEMS Do you want to allow the following program to make changes to this computer 5 Program name WinPcap 4 1 2 installer 3 Verified publisher CACE Technologies Inc File origin Hard drive on this computer v Show details Change when these notifications appear 3 Follow the installer prompts Fo SB Welcome to the WinPcap 4 1 2 Setup Wizard This Wizard will guide you through the entire WinPcap installation For more information or support please visit the WinPcap home page htt
63. t Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 48 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual Appendix 3 Guarantee Guarantee Conditions This product is guaranteed for 2 years from the date of purchase against faulty materials or workmanship During this period Power Ethernet reserves the right to repair or replace the defective product with a comparable product with the same specifications and features free of charge providing that 1 The product is returned to Power Ethernet or to wholesaler from whom the product was originally purchased together with proof of purchase The returns policy and procedure has been correctly followed The label with the serial number has not been removed from the product The product has been used for its intended purpose and connected to a mass supply of 220 240 volts 50 Hz AC The product is not kept or used in areas of high humidity The product has not been misused or handled carelessly eo oe e The product has not been damaged or destroyed as a result of acts of nature or by environmental influences moisture electric shock dust etc po The product has not been tampered with 9 The product s ventilation slots and openings have not been blocked 10 The product has been properly installed in accordance with the relevant wiring regulations and installation practices 11 The product has not been opened repaired or modified by persons not contracted by Power Ethernet 12 The device does not show any ki
64. ted mains filter which improves the data transmission speeds the network backbone is robust and equipped with QoS which optimises data flow and it is automatically encrypted with 128bit AES security The PE Sockets automatically go into power save mode when the network ports are not being used reducing the power consumption by more than 50 They are simple to install by any electrician which makes them tamper and theft proof The PE Sockets incorporate a high speed managed switch with 4 Ethernet ports that eliminates the need for adding additional network switches and it is configured to prioritise local traffic This removes the clutter and hassle of additional cables under desks or behind televisions and provides a solution with all the advantages of reliability Health amp Safety compliance and aesthetic appeal 2 1 PESockets Green Agenda For Power Ethernet the energy consumption of our sockets has been an important part of our development which is why every PE Socket automatically goes into power save mode with a reduced consumption of more than 50 when the Ethernet network ports are not being used For further power savings the PE Sockets incorporates a hibernation mode which allows the user to put individual units into hibernation with less than O 5W power consumption which provides more than 80 power saving These savings in energy consumption have a positive impact on the environment as well as reducing costs in the organisati
65. to the adapter 5 3 Securing the network and joining leaving mode 5 3 1 Securing the Powerline network As part of the HomePlug AV standard the Power Ethernet Socket ships with a default Network Password set to HomePlugAV The Network Password is used as the encryption key for the 128bit AES encryption In order for Powerline devices to be able to connect together they need to share the same Network Password It is highly recommended to change the Network Password as if left to the default of HomePlugAV and then any HomePlug AV compatible Powerline devices configured with this default Network Password on the same electrical system will be able to automatically join the network By changing the Network Password you will secure your Powerline network With most Powerline adapters including Power Ethernet Sockets the Join Leave button is a quick way to change or sync a handful of devices to the same Network Password thereby creating a network This works well when the adapters are in the same room as all the Join Leave buttons will need to be pressed within a short time frame typically 2 minutes Power Ethernet Sockets however are installed into the wall often in hard to reach places and are also unlikely of being in the same room This would require running around the building pressing the join leave buttons within a short time frame with the risk that if it is not done quickly enough the Powerline network could be segmented into mu
66. uttons and three LED lights directly underneath the 4 port managed Ethernet switch ports The function of each is described below O O OO 0 O ore PLC Connection A Network activity re Button Descriptions Join Leave R Solid green Red Flashing Dimmed red Off Solid colour denotes connection speed Off Blink Solid green Solid yellow Press for 3 seconds Press and hold for more than 7 seconds Press for 0 5 to 3 seconds Press and hold for more than 10 seconds Power Ethernet Limited 2012 A m a Lights Definitions and Buttons Description Power is on Sleep mode Unit is in paring mode Forced hibernation No power No Powerline network activity PLC network connection paired Green Powerline network is detected with high transfer speed suitable for HD video streaming Orange Powerline network is detected with medium transfer speed suitable for SD video streaming Red Powerline network is detected with low transfer speed Unit is sleep mode or no active Ethernet connection Network activity 100Mbps Ethernet connection is detected 10Mbps Ethernet connection is detected Note the Ethernet speed colour denotes the fastest speed found in the connections to all 4 Ethernet ports Reset Wakes up the PE Socket This restarts the 15 minute stay awake timer Forced hibernation mode The electronics goes to sleep and will not wake up when an active Ethernet conn
67. vice Password is printed on the back of each Power Ethernet Socket and for your convenience is printed on the sticker located on the Power Ethernet Quick Setup Guide and a spare sticker has been included in the packaging envelope This Device Password is required if you want to remotely manage the PE Sockets using PEMS The Device Password is not needed when connecting directly to a local PE Socket 6 3 3 Understanding Different Speeds The estimated Powerline bandwidth is measured on the speed of the link between the local device and the remote devices It shows the total amount of traffic that could flow on it not how much traffic is currently flowing between two points at a given time It may be seen as a measure of link quality Different speeds between the remote devices in respect to the local device depend on the link quality as per figure below Description T1001 bandwidth range Unit is awake and link quality is good to 200 M excellent suitable for HD video streaming 80 to 200 Mbps Unit is awake and link quality is ok to good 30 to 80 Mbps Yellow suitable for SD video streaming The unit is inactive asleep or communication No connection has been lost Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 37 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual 6 3 4 Measure actual throughput per port PEMS allows you to measure the actual throughput of each network port for every PE Socket installed in the network This
68. word for all the PE Sockets IMPORTANT The PE Socket is compatible with the HomePlug AV standard If there are any other Powerline devices plugged in that are not HomePlug AV compatible then they will stop the Powerline network from working properly Power Ethernet Limited 2012 Version 1 23 Page 34 of 49 PE Socket 200AV T1000 User Manual TOP TIP Always unplug 3 party Powerline adapters whilst setting up the Power Ethernet network and test the network is working correctly before adding those 3 party Powerline adapters back PE Device 1 Details EE Local unit MAC address D4 D2 49 00 12 63 Passwords Devices must have the same network password before they can talk to each other Make sure all your devices have this set to the same thing and remember that Enter t h e new Netwo rk network passwords are case sensitive Password The password is Network Password Type here to change Network passwords can be set to anything If security is not an issue setting this case sens it ive an d n eed s to be to HomePlugAV may be helpful identical for the units to The Device Password is unique to each Powerline device and is used when making connect to eac h ot h er changes to the settings of the remote device The device password is fixed and cannot be changed Device Password Type here to change The Device password looks like XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and is found along with the MAC address on the lab

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