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1. 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 18 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 lt 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 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 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 19 Possible Use Case Scenario 1 Unassociated device joining existing AVL2. 2 All devices are delivered in matched groupings preloaded NMK Unassociated NMK Device 3 Customer provided device s NMK is different from original NUK 20 Possible Use Case Scenario 3 Reset STA C wants to join AVLN AB STA C presses PB gt 10 sec to reset its NMK to random value AVLN CD is removed Case 1 scenario exists and implemented me STA A or B becomes Adder y after PB depressed lt 3 sec STA C becomes Joiner after PB depressed lt 3 sec AVLN ABC is formed using NMK of AVLN AB Assumptions 1 An Associated network consists of at least two Associated devices 2 All devices are delivered in matched groupings preloaded NMK Associated NMK Device 3 Two distinct and different NMK s exist for AVLN Existing AVLN with a new Unassociated device added HOT 21 4 Trouble Shooting 1 Why my utility can not work properly after finish install steps Ans Please follow the steps to check the problem 1 Check the Windows version the utility only can support windows 2000 XP 2003 vista 32 Vista 64 2 Reinstall the utility again you can remove it and reinstall the utility again 3 Ifthe OS is vista 64 make sure you install the correct utility for vista 64 You can see it in CD auto run utility page 2 What kind of windows OS can install the Powerline utility Ans Now the Powerline utility only supports Windows
3. User s Manual DN 15021 High Speed Network Powerline Adapter 1 Powerline Networking Installation aes gars sve cescs asm A AA a 2 1 1 Simple step to install Powerline Networking es ssseeesssseesssseesesesseestsseeseseresessesseesesseesessees 2 1 2 Application Block Diagram AA 3 LABS ts A A AA a ONTA 5 IPE CAUIEGS onda idad weer vensedentatuadaie ndeeds 5 1 5 Package Contents A A EA 5 1 6 EED DISTORSI N RS Ei 6 1 7 Interface Descoplnaa d 6 IS A A E 6 2 Powerline Networking WILY id IE aid iio 7 2 1 Configuration Utility AAA II e E A AE 7 2 1 1 Installation of the Utility neninn ii il 2 2 Windows Configuration Utility s ssseeesesseesesseesesseessesessrestssresessesresrestessesteseesreseesrestessesete 9 ed User o A O AA AE E EEEE EA aE NOAT ASANA EENAA Aat 10 2 3 1 Main Scree esnin anunn a ad 10 2 3 2 Priyacy SCLEGI is gi vans enas NN 14 2 4 IN 16 A A POUL Ol CCM EEE T E ehecaal stu tcanuntedsth dias Meus ieade treatin 18 Di sD PETER A lattes tonite T adnate A ish dul A lade tetas 18 Fe PUSH B t ON SELIG a5 cece a ida 19 4 TOUS MOINS yoa nos AA A ATE 22 II E E E neloasbedasaletasscagas 23 1 Powerline Networking Installation 1 1 Simple step to install Powerline Networking Powerline Bridge Powerline Bridge G2 A Step 1 Step 2 eee EA Plug it into the nearest power socket adapter to your ADSL or Cable 9 p modem s Ethernet port Powerline Bridge Powerline Bridge 2 Step
4. may enter the password by using the Enter Password button To set the Password of the device required when creating a private network first select the device by clicking on its name in the lower panel and then click on the Enter Password button A dialog box will appear as shown in Figure 4 to type the password The selected device name is shown above the field for entering the password Hit OK after entering the new password A confirmation box will appear if the password was entered correctly If a device is not found the user will be notified and suggestions to resolve common problems will be presented Set Device Password Device Device 2 00 05 B4 52 B1 8E Password CPB UTDB PPILJACC The Password typically appears as a number and letter code in groups of four separated by dashes ie lt K8Y GH26 BR1K L254 It is found on the device or packaging Cancel Figure 4 Set Device Password 11 The Add button is used to add a remote device to your network that is not on the displayed list in the lower panel for example a device currently on another logical network Users are advised to locate the passwords for all devices they wish to manage and add them to the local logical network by clicking on the Add button A dialog box will appear as seen below The dialog box allows the user to enter both a device name and the password A confirmation box will appear if the password was entered correctly and if the device
5. was found If a device is not found the user will be notified and suggestions to resolve common problems will be presented Add Device to Network Device Name Name Password PASS WORD GOES HERE The Password typically appears as a number and letter code in groups of four separated by dashes ie lt K8Y GH26 BR1K L254 It is found on the device or packaging a Figure 5 Add Remote Device Note The device must be present on the power line plugged in in order for the password to be confirmed and added to the network If the device could not be located a warning message will be shown 12 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 Atypical screen after naming and supplying passwords might appear as in Figure 6 PowerLine Utility Figure 6 Main Screen of the Configuration Utility 13 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 ente
6. 1 2001 A2 2005 4 EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 EN 61000 4 2 1995 A1 1998 A2 2001 EN 61000 4 3 2002 A1 2002 EN 61000 4 4 2004 EN 61000 4 5 1995 A1 2001 EN 61000 4 6 1996 A1 2001 EN 61000 4 8 1993 A1 2001 EN 61000 4 11 2004 Declaration of Conformity The following Equipment Power Line 200M Ethernet Bridge Report No S970261 is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements set out in the Council Directive on the harmonization of the Laws of the Member States relating to electrical equipment designed for use within certain voltage limits 2006 95 EC For the evaluation of above mentioned Directives the following standards were applied IEC 60950 1 2001 EN 60950 1 2001 A11 2004 Testing Laboratory PEP TECHNOLOGIES LTD 12FL 3 NO 27 1 LANE 169 KANG NING ST HSI CHIH CITY TAIPEI HSIEN TAIWAN R O C 23
7. 2000 XP and 2003 Vista 32 64 3 Why the throughput of Powerline 200M bridge is bad Ans Please follow the steps to check the problem 1 Due to the master slave structure you need to avoid plugging two Powerline bridge in the same time so you had better plug the Powerline to the power outlet sequence 2 Please unplug the Powerline bridge and plug again please remember plug them in sequence Check the Powerline utility and check the throughput again 4 Why the Powerine 200M device can not work stable Ans In some respects User had better to adjust the NB PC NIC s connection type setting to 100MBaseTx half duplex while connect to powerline 200M device It will keep the performance to the best status and stable When user found the link is unstable or not good please change the NIC s connection type setting to half duplex 22 5 Certification Declaration of Conformity The following Equipment Power Line 200M Ethernet Bridge Report No E970261 is herewith confirmed to comply with the requirements of its Harmonised Standards for CE Marking which have been set out in the Council Directive and published as below 1 The R amp TTE Directive 1999 5 EC 2 The EMC Directives of 2004 108 EC 92 31 EEC and 93 68 EEC For the evaluation of above mentioned Harmonised Standards the following technical and test standards were applied 1 EN 55022 1998 A1 2000 A2 2003 Class A 2 EN 61000 3 2 2000 A2 2005 3 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A
8. 3 Plug in the second Powerline Step 4 Ethernet adapter next to your Internet access from any PC amp connect the Ethernet ports power socket in your home Step 5 Plug another electric appliance directly no need extended power cord Built in filter can filter the electric noise also 1 2 Application Block Diagram 1 2 1 Internet ADSL with one computer via power outlet Powerline Bridge Pa 4 Ethernet xDSL Cable Modem Powerline Bridge E 1 2 2 Online game via power outlet Powerline Bridge 4 Ethernet xDSL Cable Modem Powerline Bridge Playstation XBOX 1 2 3 Internet ADSL and Home Networking via power outlet el lt A Ethernet a xDSL Cable Modem Powerline Bridge Powerline Bridge Ethernet NoteBook Ethernet UNIX LINUX a Print Server 1 3 Benefits e Data transfers at up to 200 Mbps over the household power circuit e Ranges of 200 meters Built in filter can filter out the noise from electric appliance 2 30Mhz Provide extra power socket for electric appliance No need new wires for Home networking e Deliver the benefits of Ethernet without the wiring expense e Send even large files between PCs without long waits High speed Internet and DVD quality video streaming Fully compliant with IEEE 802 3 IEEE 802 3u e Privacy through DES encryption 1 4 Features Use the home s existing Powerline Support coexist with Pow
9. N STA C wants to join AVLN AB Existing AVLN with a new STA A or B presses PB lt 3 sec Unassociated device added STA C presses PB lt 3 sec may precede of follow STA A B PB STA A or B becomes Adder STA C becomes Joiner AVLN ABC is formed using NMK of AVLN AB J TV STB Assumptions s y 1 An Associated network consists of at least two Associated devices Unassociated NMK Device 2 All devices are delivered in matched groupings preloaded NMK a 3 Customer provided device s NMK is different from Associated NMK Associated NMK Device Possible Use Case Scenario 2 Two devices joining to form new AVLN Before this scenario begin please make sure to press each device secure button gt 10 sec till all LEDs re flash to generate the random network password key first STA B wants to join with STA A Two Unassociated devices CCo with pre existing NMK or a forming a new AVLN device with higher MAC address STA A or B presses PB lt 3 sec STA B presses PB lt 3 sec may precede of follow STA A PB STA A CCo or higher MAC MAC address of STA A gt MAC address of 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 At least one device has a pre existing original NMK CCo
10. cates that your PC is connected to that same device Once connected to the chosen local device the utility will automatically scan the powerline periodically for any other Powerline Ethernet devices If no local Powerline Ethernet devices are discovered the status area above the connect button will indicate that accordingly Figure 3 illustrates the presence of two local devices in the computer PowerLine Utility PR gt Main Privacy Diagnostics About Local Device s on your computer Figure 3 Multiple Local Device Connection 10 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
11. erline 85M or 14M bridges e Easy to install e Throughout the whole house just use your power circuit to access the Internet or PC network e Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing for high data reliability in noisy media conditions Integrated Enhanced Quality of Service QoS features Eight levels of prioritized random access contention free access and segment bursting Up to 200Mbps data rate on Powerline e Provide 128 bit AES Link Encryption with key management for secure Powerline communications LEDs indicate status 1 5 Package Contents Powerline 200M Pass through Adapter unit e Powerline Network Management CD e Quick Installation Guide e Category 5 cable 1 6 LED Definitions LED State Description ON Powerline network activity Powerline 4 OFF Search or no Powerline network activity ON Ethernet connection is OK Ethernet a Flashing Data transfer OFF No link to Ethernet ON Power on POWER C OFF _ Powerline off or failure 1 7 Interface Description Interface Description RJ 45 Port Connect to the Ethernet Cable Secure Button Button can auto secure and group the Powerline devices Reset Button Push this button can reset to the factory default settings EU power socket For extra electric appliance 1 8 System Requirements Ethernet device AC power outlet Windows system for encryption setup 2 Powerli
12. lity is designed for Powerline 85M 200M Ethernet bridges Click the Next button to continue is PowerPacket Utility InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for PowerPacket Utility Q 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 lt e res cancel J JE x Figure 1 Install Shield Screen 2 2 Windows Configuration Utility In order to run the utility double click the utility icon Figure 2 shows the main screen of the configuration utility This screen shot shows a Powerline Ethernet device connected as a local device and other Powerline Ethernet devices as remote devices PowerLine Utility Figure 2 Main Screen with High Speed Powerline Ethernet device Local 2 3 User Interface 2 3 1 Main Screen The Main screen essentially provides a list of all Powerline Ethernet devices logically connected to the computer where the utility is running The top panel shows all local Powerline Ethernet devices found connected to the computer s NIC Network Interface Card In most cases only one device will be seen In situations where there are more than one device connected such as a USB and also an Ethernet device the user may click to select the one to manage through and then click the Connect button to its right The status area above the button indi
13. ne Networking Utility Note The Powerline Device can auto detect the other powerline bridges which plug in the same power circuit you don t need to use this powerline utility except you want to encryption all the powerline devices as the same group or you can not access the other computers Introduction of Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility for Windows OS enables the user to find Powerline Ethernet devices on the Powerline network measures data rate performance ensures privacy performs diagnostics and secures Powerline networks Before install the utility please check the windows edition of your computer For vista 64 it need to install the vista 64 utility you can easy to see it in the CD auto run screen Please use the correct utility to install otherwise it can not work properly 2 1 Configuration Utility Setup 2 1 1 Installation of the Utility Please verify that no other Powerline 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 Uti
14. of all Driver DLLs and Libraries used NDIS and optionally MAC Firmware Version PowerLine Utility On NIC 1 MAC 00 11 09 07 06 6F HomePlug Device 1 MAC 00 05 B4 52 B1 92 Network name HomePlug Vendor Firmware HP 1 0 Reads 10000 0 KB Writes 3464 0 KB Drops 0 Fals 0 Highest 0 00 Mbps Lowest 0 00 Mbps 00 05 84 52 99 63 nol entered 00 05 B4 52 B1 8E CPWB UTDB PPILAACC 150 00 Figure 8 Diagnostics Screen 16 The lower panel contains a history of all remote devices seen on the computer over time Devices are shown here regardless of whether or not they are on the same logical network Devices that are active on the current logical network will show a transfer rate in the Rate column devices on other networks or devices that may no longer exist are shown with an in the Rate column The following remote device information is available from the diagnostics screen e Adapter Alias Name Adapter MAC Address e Adapter Password Adapter Last known rate Adapter Last Known Network 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 17 2 4 1 About Screen The screen shows the software release date PowerLine Utility
15. ring HomePlug as the network name or by clicking on the Use Default button Note Changing the network name to any other name other than HomePlug will show the network type on the main screen as Private PowerLine Utility Figure 7 Privacy Screen 14 The Set Local Device Only button is used to change the network name network password for the local device only After doing this all the devices seen on the Main panel prior to this will no longer be able to communicate or respond to the computer as they will be on a different logical network Devices previously set up with the same logical network same network name will appear in the device list afterward selecting this option The Set All Devices button is used to change the logical network of all devices that appear on the Main panel The user must have entered the device s Password in order to set it to the new logical network A notification message will appear to report the success of this operation 15 2 4 Diagnostics Screen The Diagnostics screen shows system information and a history of all devices seen The appearance is shown in Figure 8 The upper panel shows technical data concerning software and hardware on the host computer used to communicate over Powerline Ethernet Network It shall include the following e Operating System Type Version e Host Network Name User Name e MAC Address of all NICs network interface card Identify versions
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