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1. USER GUIDE NeIComm Table of Contents Introduction A A a nn in anne ana Han En nenn kann een O A EEEE AE E E E How Does It Work vied Package Contents aroia niai naar ond spine debate nr ESE NO Device Design ende ee NT Getting Started iii A Rn En KW En a Ran ER ERW nn A Eora KRAKEN 6 How To Use The Simple Connect Button Creating A Powerline Network Resetting The Private Network Name Joining An Existing Powerline Network Placement Of Your Device Connecting Via Wireless Powerline Utility Requirements dl cri A as A A A dio 9 AN Quality of Service Wir AN NA Ad a dad laa Firmware POrAG oi O E AE Ai aio ea Frequently Asked Question AAAAAAAAAAmP 2P AAA e 16 AAA A nn FAHRER URCECUFERGHRSEBEPES BEBSE SERBESERAPEEENPEEEHESSELERSSFESSEFUHEFERGERFRS PEFHRRS 19 Legal Regulatorn OMA ona cag agenacs avec yanne capes ANENA EEE SE syssedens plain DN ii dida 20 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter User Guide YML202WN 2 www netcomm com au Introduction MEILLON Overview Powerline is ready to use out of the box and does not require the installation of driver software to work It can be connected to computers routers gaming consoles hubs IPTV set top boxes and other Ethernet devices regardless of operating system How Does It Work Powerline utilizes the existing electrical wiring in the house as a path to2. Vista and 7 64 bit NET Framework 2 0 64 bit YML202WN 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter User Guide www netcomm com au 9 Powerline User Interface NetComm Powerline Series 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter Powerline User Interface The Powerline user interface is divided into tabs These tabs include Home Powerline Wireless Firmware Upgrade Home Home provides a list of all the possible tasks you can perform in the Powerline Utility To start a task you first need to select the network card connected to your Powerline This is most helpful when you have more than one network card in your computer When you select a network card the MAC Address of the Powerline connected to your computer appears If there is no Powerline connected to your computer no MAC address will appear After selecting the network card there are four possible tasks you can perform These tasks include e Change Powerline HomePlug settings e Change Wireless Settings e Upgrade the firmware When you select any task you will be forwarded to the tab for the selected task NetComm Powerline Utility V4 0 1 58 DER NETCOMM POWERLINE SERIES NEILOMM 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter Device Information 1 Select a Network Card Network Card Realtek RTL8168C P 8111C P PCI E Gigabit Ethernet NIC Y Powerline MAC Address 00 00 00 00 00 00 N Wireless Summary Wireless Status SSID
3. Wireless Security WLAN MAC Address w Select a Task if Powerline Wireless Firmware settings settings upgrade YML202WN 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter User Guide www netcomm com au 11 Melton Powerline Powerline allows users to change the Private Network Name set the QoS and monitor the devices on the network Select the tabs to configure the settings e Change Private Network Name e Quality of Service e Devices DER NETCOMM POWERLINE SERIES 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter Netcom Y NetComm Powerline Utility V4 0 1 58 Private Network Name Quality Of Service Devices Powerline 1 Set Private Network Name New Private Network Name HomePlugAv Change Remote Private Network Name Remote Device Password 2 Simulate Push Button for remote pairing Select Action Simple Connect Private Network Name Private Network Name provides the function to manually change the Private Network Name of local and remote Powerline adapters A Private Network Name is a string of 8 to 64 characters that enables Powerline devices to communicate with each other If you intend to create multiple networks you can assign different Private Network Names among your devices You have to however make sure that at least two Powerline devices have a similar Private Network Name A Powerline adapter that uses a unique or random Priva
4. 200Mbps Powerline Adapters however are not backward compatible with earlier 85Mbps Powerline releases If you will use different versions of 200Mbps Powerline Adapters in a single network you need to use the Powerline Utility software to create a Private Network Name for all devices Unlike the new version of 200Mbps Powerline older versions do not feature the Sync button which enables the device to create a common Private Network Name without using the software How does 200Mbps Powerline achieve a higher bandwidth than earlier Powerline releases 200Mbps Powerline complies with the Powerline standard It achieves higher data throughput by using a broader frequency spectrum 2 30 MHz rather than 4 21 MHz by using a better access method Time Division Multiple Access rather than Carrier Sense Multiple Access Collision Detection and by using a better processor with a greater bitload per Hz Can 200Mbps Powerline Adapters be used alongside 85Mbps Powerline devices within the network 85Mbps and 200Mbps Powerline standards can co exist but they will not be able to communicate with each other Which operating system OS is compatible with 200Mbps Powerline Powerline is operating system independent However the Powerline Utility requires a Windows operating system 98SE ME 2000 XP Vista 7 with the NET Framework installed How difficult is it to set up a Powerline network Powerline Adapters are plug and play devices Connect to an Ethe
5. If you experience connection issues unplug the device and plug it back in What will happen if connect two Powerlines Adapters to the same router This will cause collision and slow down the network traffic To prevent collision you need to assign different Private Network Names on each Adapter 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter User Guide YML202WN 18 www netcomm com au Appendix Melton Legal amp Regulatory Information This manual is copyright Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of private study research criticism or review as permitted under the Copyright Act no part may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means be it electronic mechanical recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of NetComm Limited NetComm Limited accepts no liability or responsibility for consequences arising from the use of this product NetComm Limited reserves the right to change the specifications and operating details of this product without notice NetComm is a registered trademark of NetComm Limited All other trademarks are acknowledged the property of their respective owners Customer Information ACA Australian Communications Authority requires you to be aware of the following information and warnings 1 This unit shall be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line cord which meets the requirements of the ACA TS008 Standard 2 Thi
6. NP201AV or another NP202Wn To set up or add to your network simply press the Simple Connect button on each device for three seconds all within two minutes of each other 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter User Guide YML202WN 4 www netcomm com au NetComm Powerline Series 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter Package Contents The package contains the following items e 1 Powerline Adapter e 1 Ethernet cable e Software Utility CD that contains the Powerline Utility installer and the User Manual e Quick Start Guide Device Design IES ERLINE SERI a Feature Status Description Function Device has power Blinks when Simple Connect button is pressed Powerline LED A Not connected to a Powerline network On Connected to a Powerline network The colour of this LED indicates the connection rate Fast Red Faster Amber and Green Fastest Ethernet LED 17 No Ethernet device connected An Ethernet device is connected Wireless LED button Wireless is disabled Wireless is enabled Press to enable or disable wireless Simple Connect button Press for 3 seconds to start pairing Press for 10 seconds to release the random private network name Ethernet ports a Connect your devices that you want to connect to the Internet Reset button PF Press for 3 seconds to reset to factory default settings YML202WN 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter User Guide www netcomm com au 5 Getting Started NetComm Powerline
7. Series 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter Getting Started How to Use the Simple Connect Button The Simple Connect button provides a more convenient way of creating your Powerline network without the need to open the Powerline Utility software on a computer The button has three main functions which include e Creating a Powerline Network e Resetting the Private Network Name e Joining an existing Powerline Network Simple Connect Button Creating a Powerline Network To create a Powerline network you need at least two Powerline devices using random Private Network Names When you press the Simple Connect Button on both devices a common Private Network Name will be automatically generated to enable them to communicate with each other It is advisable that you plug the powerline devices next to each other so that you can monitor the LED activity and pair them more easily before you move them to the desired location Step 1 Press the Simple Connect button on the first adapter for three seconds Step 2 Within two minutes press the Simple Connect button on the other adapter s for three seconds Step 3 To confirm if the connection was established check the Powerline LED icon If the Powerline LED is lit on all devices then there has been a successful connection If the Powerline LED is not lit on all devices then repeat the steps and try again Resetting the Private Network Name The Simple Connect button allows you to res
8. one household Up to 15 devices can be used within the household What is the maximum range of a 200Mbps Powerline network The maximum range is 200 meters Can my neighbors access my Powerline network Your electric meter prevents any signal from going outside your household However we strongly suggest that you create your own personalized Private Network Name to prevent unauthorized access into your network YML202WN 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter User Guide www netcomm com au 17 Melton How much is the power consumption of 200Mbps Powerline on a 230 volt power supply Powerline has a power consumption of 4 5 watts Can I use Powerline Adapters to connect devices located in different floors of the building Yes as long as the electric wires are connected and do not exceed 200 meters Can I use Powerline Adapters in an old house with old power supply lines partly without separated ground wire Yes However performance may be affected because of the quality of the wires Can I plug Powerline Adapters into a multiple socket switch or do have to plug it directly to the wall socket You can plug Powerline Adapters into a multiple socket switch However we strongly advise to plug it directly to a wall socket to achieve optimal performance Do need electrical grounding for the device Powerline networks do not require electrical grounding After a blackout will the Powerline Adapters switch on automatically Yes
9. 300 Powerline Adapter User Guide YML202WN 20 www netcomm com au NetComm Powerline Series 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter Product Warranty The warranty is granted on the following conditions 1 This warranty extends to the original purchaser you and is not transferable 2 This warranty shall not apply to software programs batteries power supplies cables or other accessories supplied in or with the product 3 The customer complies with all of the terms of any relevant agreement with NetComm and any other reasonable requirements of NetComm including producing such evidence of purchase as NetComm may require 4 The cost of transporting product to and from NetComm s nominated premises is your responsibility and 5 NetComm does not have any liability or responsibility under this warranty where any cost loss injury or damage of any kind whether direct indirect consequential incidental or otherwise arises out of events beyond NetComm s reasonable control This includes but is not limited to acts of God war riot embargoes acts of civil or military authorities fire floods electricity outages lightning power surges or shortages of materials or labour 6 The customer is responsible for the security of their computer and network at all times Security features may be disabled within the factory default settings NetComm recommends that you enable these features to enhance your security The warranty is automa
10. create a secured network of computers and Ethernet devices With a maximum data rate of up to 200 Mbps Powerline can reliably handle high throughput applications like broadband Internet high definition video streaming Voice over IP and high definition gaming The NP202Wn also includes a built in wireless N access point that can share your Internet connection over wireless at speeds of up to 300Mbps Powerline converts digital signals to a complex analog signal that traverses along the electrical wires When receiving the analog signal Powerline converts the analog signal back to digital To make the signal secured a 128 bit AES encryption is applied A Powerline device can only communicate with other Powerline devices that use the same Private Network Name The Private Network Name can be changed manually using the Powerline Utility software on a computer with a Windows operating system When you use the software you have to manually type the Private Network Name for the device Another way to change the Private Network Name is to use the Simple Connect button Pressing the Simple Connect button automatically creates an encrypted Private Network Name It can also be used to reset the Private Network Name or to add a device into an existing Powerline network NOTE The NP202Wn comes as a single pack and will need to be paired to another Powerline device to set up a network If you don t already have an existing Powerline network we recommend the NetComm
11. device will transmit at Wireless Client List Displays the wireless clients MAC addresses connected to the device This allows you to monitor the wireless clients that are connecting to your network A NetComm Powerline Utility V4 0 1 58 Dok NETCOMM POWERLINE SERIES 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter Melo Wireless Settings Wireless Client List Wireless Filtering No MAC Address 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter User Guide YML202WN 14 www netcomm com au NetComm Powerline Series 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter Wireless Filtering Wireless Filtering allows you to manage the wireless clients that will have access to the network MN NetComm Powerline Utility V4 0 1 58 NETCOMM POWERLINE SERIES 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter Wireless Settings Wireless Client List Wireless Filtering 1 Enter Wireless MAC Address to access the Internet Wireless Filtering Enable Disable WLAN MAC Address 1 B WLAN MAC Address 6 B WLAN MAC Address 2 x WLAN MAC Address 7 a WLAN MAC Address 3 E WLAN MAC Address 8 Aa WLAN MAC Address 4 EB WLAN MAC Address 9 Ea WLAN MAC Address 5 B WLAN MAC Address 10 Ea Apply Enable Wireless MAC filtering 1 Check the box to Enable MAC Filtering 2 Uncheck the box to Disable MAC Filtering 3 Enter the wireless MAC address that y
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13. et the Powerline adapters Private Network Name to a random key When a Powerline adapter is reset to a random key it will not be able to communicate with any other device Step 1 Press the Simple Connect button for 10 seconds The LEDs should change from green to amber Step 2 To confirm the Private Network Name has reset the Powerline LED icon will be off Joining an Existing Powerline Network To enable a new device to join an existing network the Simple Connect button will copy the Private Network Name of the existing network to the new Powerline adapter If you pressed the Simple Connect button from multiple Powerline adapters only the signal from the first two devices will be processed Step 1 Press the Simple Connect button on one of the adapters in the existing network for three seconds Step 2 Within two minutes press the Simple Connect button on the new adapter for three seconds Step 3 To confirm if the connection was established check the Powerline LED icon If the Powerline LED is lit on all devices then there has been a successful connection If the Powerline LED is not lit on all devices then repeat the steps and try again YML202WN 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter User Guide www netcomm com au 7 Melton Placement of Your Device It is recommended that you plan on what you are going to connect to your NP202Wn and how you are going to connect to it Once decided you can place your device in the most convenient l
14. ettings and measuring the throughput of devices Installation is straightforward and the user interface is easy to use Note To use the Powerline Utility you need a computer using a Windows operating system with the NET Framework installed Requirements Your computer must meet the following requirements e Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP 32 and 64 bit Vista 32 and 64 bit or 7 32 and 64 bit e 300 MHz Processor 128 Mb of RAM e NET Framework e Network Interface Card e CD ROM e 128 Mb of free hard disk space Installation To install the Powerline Utility 1 Insert the Resource CD that comes with the NP202Wn into the CD ROM drive 2 The CD should auto run If so skip to Step 5 If not go to Step 3 3 Click the Start button and then click Run 4 In the Run dialog box type D Setup exe where D is your CD ROM drive and then click OK 5 Follow the instructions on the installation wizard Two applications will be installed in your computer Powerline Utility will be installed first followed by NET Framework The installer detects any version of NET Framework in your computer If NET Framework is not installed a dialog box opens to ask if you would like to install it Click Yes The NET Framework will not be installed if the required version is already in your computer Operating System NET Framework version to be installed Windows 98SE Me and 2000 NET Framework 1 1 XP Vista and 7 32 bit NET Framework 2 0 32 bit XP
15. ocal device will appear in the Remote Devices list ri NetComm Powerline Utility V4 0 1 58 NETCOMM POWERLINE SERIES 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter Private Network Name Quality Of Service Devices Connection rate Remote Powerline MAC Address Remote Client MAC Address Transmit Mbps Receive Mbps _ Powerline YML202WN 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter User Guide www netcomm com au 13 Melton Wireless Wireless allows user to change the Wireless Settings monitor the wireless clients connected to the device and control the wireless clients that are allowed to connect to the network via wireless e Wireless Settings e Wireless Client List e Wireless Filtering A NetComm Powerline Utility V4 0 1 58 Dom NETCOMM POWERLINE SERIES 5 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter Meltomm Wireless Settings Wireless Client List Wireless Filtering Wireless Enable Disable SSID SSID Mode b Only Channel iY Broadcast SSID Enable Disable Security Type OPEN Encryption Type TKIP AES TKIP AES Key Passphrase Apply Wireless Settings Wireless settings gives you the summary of the wireless settings of the device and wireless clients connected to it SSID Displays the wireless SSID of the device Security Type Displays the wireless security set to the device Mode The wireless mode that your
16. ocation With two LAN ports you can connect up to two devices by Ethernet cable to the NP202Wn There are no restrictions to what you can connect as long as the device has a free Ethernet port and is Internet enabled It is recommended that you connect the NP202Wn as close as possible to the devices that you want to connect by Ethernet You are also able to connect devices to the NP202Wn via the built in wireless access point It is recommended that you position the NP202Wn as close as possible to the centre of the devices that you wish to connect by wireless Connecting via Wireless 1 Before plugging in your Powerline adapter into the wall socket check the sticker and write down the wireless SSID 2 Once you are successfully connected to a Powerline network as previously detailed you are able to share it via wireless 3 Open the wireless utility wireless network display that shows all available wireless networks on the device that you wish to connect to the NP202Wn 4 Search for the wireless SSID that you wrote down in step 1 and connect to it 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter User Guide YML202WN 8 www netcomm com au NetComm Powerline Series 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter Powerline Utility Powerline Utility is a software application that allows you to configure the Powerline Adapter It is mainly used for changing the Private Network Name detecting other Powerline Adapters in the network changing wireless s
17. ou would like to have an access on the network to the required field then click Apply Firmware Upgrade Use Firmware Upgrade to upgrade firmware of your NP202Wn After upgrading the firmware you will still retain the same Private Network Name and MAC address settings Before you proceed with the upgrade you need to have the updated firmware You can download upgrade files from the NetComm Web site A NetComm Powerline Utility V4 0 1 58 NETCOMM POWERLINE SERIES 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter Upgrade Current Firmware Intellon Enabled Product Upgrade Firmware Please select a folder Upgrade Resetto Factory Default Factory Default To upgrade the firmware of your Powerline adapter Connect the Powerline adapter to the computer where you are using the Utility Open the Powerline Utility Click Firmware Upgrade Enter the location of the firmware After you select the location of firmware file select Upgrade and the upgrade will immediately start 5 You can also reset to factory default on this page by simply pressing the Factory Default button Pon YML202WN 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter User Guide www netcomm com au 15 Frequently Asked Questions NetComm Powerline Series 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter Frequently Asked Questions Can use 200Mbps Powerline Adapters with older Powerline versions All Powerline versions can co exist with each other
18. rnet device plug it to a wall socket and it is ready to use Even the most inexperienced user can set up the network with ease Installing the Powerline Utility software is only needed if you intend to manually change the Private Network Name or view the connection rate How many devices do I need to create a Powerline network At least two devices are needed to create a Powerline network Is 200Mbps Powerline suitable for triple play i e use of data voice and video applications simultaneously Yes triple play is supported What data transfer rates do I need for high definition TV A variety of HDTV resolutions are available The following are the most common resolutions opposite the required transfer rate e 720p mpeg2 09 10 Mbps e 720p mpeg4 06 08 Mbps e 1080i mpeg2 12 15 Mbps e 1080i mpeg4 08 10 Mbps Does 200Mbps Powerline have a security mechanism Yes 200Mbps Powerline uses 128 bit AES encryption Are Gigabit Ethernet adapters required for use with 200Mbps Powerline Adapters No Under ideal conditions Powerline has a physical gross data rate of up to 200 Mbps The effective net data rate is somewhat lower A 100 Mbps Ethernet adapter is therefore adequate in most cases Does the technology support multicast video server streams IP TV Yes Do need an Automatic Voltage Regulator AVR for Powerline networking No Powerline can operate in an environment using 100 240V How many Powerline Adapters can operate in
19. s equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Standards for C Tick and or A Tick as set by the ACA These standards are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio noise ana if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions detailed within this manual may cause interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur with the installation of this product in your home or office If this equipment does cause some degree of interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on we encourage the user to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Change the direction or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between this equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment to an alternate power outlet on a different power circuit from that to which the receiver TV is connected e Consult an experienced radio TV technician for help 3 The power supply that is provided with this unit is only intended for use with this product Do not use this power supply with any other product or do not use any other power supply that is not approved for use with this product by NetComm Failure to do so may cause damage to this product fire or result in personal injury 200Mbps Wireless N
20. tComm to e Replacement of the Goods or e Repair of the Goods or e Payment of the cost of replacing the Goods or e Payment of the cost of having the Goods repaired All NetComm ACN 002 490 486 products have a standard 12 months warranty from date of purchase However some products have an extended warranty option refer to packaging To be eligible for the extended warranty you must supply the requested warranty information to NetComm within 30 days of the original purchase by registering on line via the NetComm web site at www netcomm com au YML202WN 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter User Guide www netcomm com au 21 NETCOMM LIMITED Head Office DYNALINK NZ 12c Tea Kea Place Albany Auckland PO Box 1200 Lane Cove NSW 2066 Australia New Zealand P 02 9424 2070 F 02 9424 2010 P 09 448 5548 E int sales netcomm com au F 09 448 5549 W www netcommlimited com E sales dynalink co nz W www dynalink co nz Product Warranty NetComm products have a standard 12 months warranty from date of purchase However some products have an extended warranty option via registering your product online at the NetComm website www netcommlimited com Technical Support If you have any technical difficulties with your product please refer to the support section of our website www netcomm com au support Note NetComm Technical Support for this product only covers the basic installation and features outlined in the Quick Start Guid
21. te Network Name will not be able to communicate with other devices Simulate Simple Connect Button Simulate Simple Connect button allows you to apply functionalities without manually pressing the Simple Connect button on a Powerline device However this only works on local devices Quality of Service Quality of Service gives you the capability to prioritize particular applications within your network QoS is not enabled by default E NETCOMM POWERLINE SERIES 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter Neltomm A NetComm Powerline Utility V4 0 1 58 E Private Network Name Quality Of Service Devices M Enable QoS i Select a QoS mode Powerline Sus EI E Idii 4 Online Game Internet Audio or Video Voice over IP 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter User Guide YML202WN 12 www netcomm com au NetComm Powerline Series 200Mbps Wireless N300 Powerline Adapter QoS Modes Online Game Internet prioritises data streaming Audio or video prioritises multimedia data streaming Voice over IP Prioritises voice applications To enable QoS 1 Open Powerline utility 2 Click Quality of Service 3 Check Enable QoS 4 Select a QoS mode 5 Click Apply When the process is complete the message settings applied appears Devices Devices displays information about remote Powerline adapters detected in the network Only Powerline adapters using the same Private Network Name as the l
22. tically voided if 1 You or someone else use the product or attempts to use it other than as specified by NetComm 2 The fault or defect in your product is the result of a voltage surge subjected to the product either by the way of power supply or communication line whether caused by thunderstorm activity or any other cause s 3 The fault is the result of accidental damage or damage in transit including but not limited to liquid spillage 4 Your product has been used for any purposes other than that for which it is sold or in any way other than in strict accordance with the user manual supplied 5 Your product has been repaired or modified or attempted to be repaired or modified other than by a qualified person at a service centre authorised by NetComm and 6 The serial number has been defaced or altered in any way or if the serial number plate has been removed Limitations of Warranty The Trade Practices Act 1974 and corresponding State and Territory Fair Trading Acts or legalisation of another Government the relevant acts in certain circumstances imply mandatory conditions and warranties which cannot be excluded This warranty is in addition to and not in replacement for such conditions and warranties To the extent permitted by the Relevant Acts in relation to your product and any other materials provided with the product the Goods the liability of NetComm under the Relevant Acts is limited at the option of Ne
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