RocketFish RF-GUV1124 Network Card User Manual
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1. rocket Powerline Networking Kit Rocketfish RF GUV1124 Powerline Networking Kit Safety information Take the following precautions when using this product Read all instructions before installing and operating Keep all instructions for later reference Follow all warnings and instructions This product should not be installed in any electrical socket so that the product s venting holes are pointing downward Use a dry cloth for cleaning Unplug the device from the power outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Do not operate this product near water Do not place this product near or over a radiator or heat register This product relies on the building s electrical installation for short circuit over current protection Do not allow anything to rest on the product s power plug Do not locate this product where the cords may be stepped on Because this product sends data over power lines we recommend that you plug it directly into a power outlet Do not plug the device into a UPS uninterruptible power supply or power strip with surge protection The product has its own power filter for protection against surges Only a gualified technician should service this product Opening or removing covers may result in exposure to dangerous voltage points or other risks Unplug the product from the power outlet and refer the product to gualified service personnel for the following con2. IGMP Support for IPv4 IGMP v1 v2 v3 snooping Support for IPv6 and MLD v1 v2 snooping Maximum 16 source addresses and group members Encryption 128 bit AES Link Encryption with key management LED indicators Power powerline activity Power powerline activity Ethernet link activity AV 1 0 detect Temperature Operating 32 104 F 0 40 C Storage 4 140 F 20 60 C RF GUV1124 17 Description Items Powerline bridge Powerline switch Relative humidity Operating 10 85 non condensing Storage 5 90 non condensing Power source 100 240 VAC 50 60 Hz Power consumption Full load Full load 110 VAC 3 3 W 110 VAC 4 2 W 220 VAC 3 8 W 220 VAC 5 3 W 240 VAC 4 2 W 240 VAC 5 8 W Standby mode lt 1 6 W Standby mode 1 8 W Certification CE FCC Class B Rohs cTUVus ICES 005 Legal notices FCC Part 15 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance with the FCC Rules could void the user s authority to operate this equipment Canada ICES 006 statement Complies with IC ICES 006 En conformit avec IC NMB 006 90 day limited warranty Rocketfish Products Rock
3. 2 Determine which powerline devices will be part of your new network then choose one to be the first device to reconfigure This device will be the first to get the new network name Tip Gather all powerline devices for your new network into the same room to make this procedure easier After you re done configuring them install them in any room you want 3 On that first device press and hold the GROUP button for more than 10 seconds until all indicator lights turn off and on again at the same time A random network name different than HomePlugAV is generated for the device and all original settings are erased 4 Pressand hold the GROUP button again for two seconds then release it The power indicator starts blinking Your device is now in Broadcasting new network mode Note The power indicator will not start blinking if you press and hold the GROUP button for longer than two seconds Tip To cancel the Broadcasting new network mode press and hold the GROUP button again for three seconds 5 Oneach additional device you want to connect to the new network a Pressand hold the GROUP button for more than 10 seconds until all indicator lights turn off then on again at the same time This erases the original network name of the device and frees it to join a new network group b Press and hold the GROUP button again for two seconds then release it The power indicator starts blinking Your device is now in Broadcasting new networ
4. adapter to a power strip that receives power from another power strip daisy chained Keep distances short If two powerline devices are separated by a great distance of electrical wiring they may not communicate well with each other Reduce electrical interference Electrical interference noise from other electrical appliances can interfere with the performance speed and reliability of your powerline devices For best results unplug or isolate the following devices with a noise filtering power strip Air conditioners Fluorescent lights especially industrial grade lights Blowers Large electrical motors Note Powerline devices can interfere with appliances such as lamps that have a touch sensitive power switch Creating additional networks Your Rocketfish powerline devices are all pre configured to see each other as part of the same network Each has the default network name of HomePlugAV and any other Rocketfish powerline devices with the same network name recognize these as part of the same network For a standard home network you ll keep these settings as they are If however you want to set up multiple powerline networks in your home or change your powerline network s name for added security you can configure the powerline devices to do so To create an additional network and join devices to it Make sure that your powerline devices are plugged into a powered wall outlet and are not in standby mode
5. cables 2 Ouick Setup Guide Powerline Ethernet bridge Item Description Power indicator On Power is on Blinking Device in standby mode or is in group joining mode Off Power is off Ethernet link activity indicator On Ethernet network link detected Blinking Network traffic detected Off No Ethernet network link detected Powerline link activity indicator On Powerline link detected but no powerline network traffic is detected Blinking Powerline network traffic is detected Off Powerline link not detected RF GUV1124 5 Item Description 4 Ethernet port Connect to your router recommended or Internet modem For more information see Connecting your powerline devices on page 10 GROUP button For custom network configuration press this to create or join an 5 additional powerline network For more information see Creating additional networks on page 12 Note These devices are pre configured at the factory and are ready to plug in and use Do not press this button during first time setup 3 Item Description 1 Vent holes Do not block 2 RESET button Press to restore all factory default settings Powerline Ethernet switch Item Description Power indicator 1 On Power is on Blinking Device in standby mode or is in group joining mode Off Power is off Ethernet link activity indicator 2 On Ethernet network link detected Blin
6. To test whether your homes electrical wiring is contributing to powerline problems plug units into power outlets in the same room Examples of wiring problems are Old fuse boxes Old wiring that does not meet modern wiring building codes Swap powerline devices to determine whether one particular powerline device is causing the problem Reset the powerline adapters to the factory default settings For best performance use the same brands and models of powerline devices throughout your network Remember that one model s software may not work for another model especially remote and advanced features We do not recommend that you use powerline networking in a businesses environment rocket Specifications Description Items Powerline bridge Powerline switch PHY rate 200 Mbps Effective data rate TCP Up to 91 Mbps TCP Up to 91 Mbps UDP Up to 94 Mbps UDP Up to 93 Mbps Frequency band 2 28 MHz with mask Access methods CSMA CA channel access schemes QoS Four level priority based contention access and multi segment bursting 8 level VLAN priority field TOS field QoS classification by destination MAC address and IP port Modulation OFDM QAM 8 16 64 256 1024 QPSK BPSK ROBO 10 100 RJ 45 ports 1 port 4 ports Distance AC wire up to 300 meters LAN standards IEEE 802 3 IEEE 802 3U PLC standard HomePlug AV Operating system OS independent Maximum devices in Up to 63 slaves with 1 master 64 total a network group
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8. batteries Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY ROCKETFISH SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES FOR THE BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY ON THIS PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO LOST DATA LOSS OF USE OF YOUR PRODUCT LOST BUSINESS OR LOST PROFITS ROCKETFISH PRODUCTS MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTIES WITH RESPECT TO THE PRODUCT ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES FOR THE PRODUCT INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF AND CONDITIONS OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE LIMITED IN DURATION TO THE WARRANTY PERIOD SET FORTH ABOVE AND NO WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WILL APPLY AFTER THE WARRANTY PERIOD SOME STATES PROVINCES AND JURISDICTIONS DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATIONS ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS SO THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE Contact Rocketfish For customer service please call 1 800 620 2790 www rocketfishproducts com Distributed by Best Buy Purchasing LLC 7601 Penn Avenue South Richfield Minnesota U S A 55423 3645 2010 BBY Solutions Inc All rights reserved ROCKETFISH is a trademark of BBY Solutions Inc Registered in some countries All other products and brand names are tr
9. ctrical interference sometimes called noise and the length of wiring it must pass through Although your powerline devices can overcome most interference it s best to avoid creating interference so ensure the highest reliability To reduce electrical interference follow these tips Connect powerline devices directly to the wall power outlet Recommended Use a noise filtering power strip to isolate powerline devices from AC power adapters Outlet Noise filtering power strip Powerline device Notes Donot connect your powerline device to an uninterruptible power supply UPS backup power supply or a noise filtering power strip Do not connect other high power consuming devices to the same wall power outlet that your powerline device uses Do not connect electrical noise emitting appliances to the same wall power outlet that your powerline device uses such as RF GUV1124 11 Battery chargers including cell phone chargers Hair dryers Power drills and other power tools Halogen lights Vacuum cleaners Connect powerline devices to a power strip without noise filters If you must connect your powerline devices to a power strip use the following guidelines Make sure that the power strip does not have a noise filter or a surge protector because the powerline network signals may become corrupted Use a power strip with an AC cord that is as short as possible Do not connect the
10. ditions When the power cords are damaged or frayed When liguid has been spilled into the product When the product has been exposed to rain or water When the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed When the product exhibits a distinct change in performance Contents M ROAUCTION eee rr so SA yanes un ant N 4 Features Setting up your powerline network Frequently asked questions Troubleshooting 15 Specifications 17 Legal notices 18 90 day limited warranty RF GUV1124 3 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocketfish RF GUV1124 powerline Ethernet kit This easy to use system enables you to connect any Ethernet network device such as computers and game consoles to other devices on your home network and to the Internet Your powerline kit also lets you connect your network without the hassle of setting up wireless networking and complex security measures The powerline Ethernet bridge converts Ethernet signals from a router or Internet modem to powerline signals that can travel along your home s electrical wiring The powerline Ethernet switch then converts the powerline signals back to Ethernet signals allowing you to connect up to four Ethernet enabled devices to the switch for easy home networking Features Package contents Powerline Ethernet bridge 1 Powerline Ethernet switch 1 Ethernet
11. etfish warrants to you the original purchaser of this new RF GUV1124 Product that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of the material or workmanship for 90 days from the purchase of the Product Warranty Period This Product must be purchased from an authorized dealer of Rocketfish brand products and packaged with this warranty statement This warranty does not cover refurbished Product If you notify Rocketfish during the Warranty Period of a defect covered by this warranty that reguires service terms of this warranty apply How long does the coverage last The Warranty Period lasts for 90 days beginning on the date you purchased the Product The purchase date is printed on the receipt you received with the product What does this warranty cover uring the Warranty Period if the original manufacture of the material or workmanship of the Product is determined to be defective by an authorized Rocketfish repair center or store personnel Rocketfish will at its sole option 1 repair the roduct with new or rebuilt parts or 2 replace the Product at no charge with new or rebuilt comparable products or parts roducts and parts replaced under this warranty become the property of Rocketfish and are not returned to you If service of Products and parts are required after the Warranty Period expires you must pay all labor and parts charges This warranty lasts as long as you own your Rocketfish Product during the Wa
12. k mode Note The power indicator will not start blinking if you press and hold the GROUP button for longer than two seconds Tip To cancel the Finding new network mode press and hold the GROUP button again for three seconds RF GUV1124 13 After your first and additional devices power indicators stop blinking your additional device has successfully joined your first device s network Resetting a powerline device to factory defaults You can easily restore factory default settings for any of your powerline devices Toreset a powerline device to its factory default settings 1 Make sure that your powerline devices are plugged into a powered wall outlet and are not in standby mode 2 Onthe powerline device insert a small stiff wire such as a straightened paper clip into the RESET hole All factory defaults including the network name are restored Standby mode When your powerline device is not connected to any network device such as a computer that s turned on and active it enters standby mode two minutes after the last activity Standby mode saves power During standby the power indicator light blinks slowly To exit standby mode turn on or awaken the connected network device Caution Some computers support wake on LAN which may prevent the powerline device from entering standby mode Frequently asked questions How far can these devices send a network signal Your network coverage may vary depending on the
13. king Network traffic detected Off No Ethernet network link detected Powerline link activity indicator 3 On Powerline link detected but no powerline network traffic is detected Blinking Powerline network traffic is detected Off Powerline link not detected RF GUV1124 7 Item Description 4 Ethernet port Connect to your router recommended or Internet modem For more information see Connecting your powerline devices on page 10 GROUP button For custom network configuration press this to create or join an 5 additional powerline network For more information see Creating additional networks on page 12 Note These devices are pre configured at the factory and are ready to plug in and use Do not press this button during first time setup Item Description 1 RESET button Press to restore all factory default settings 2 Vent holes Do not block rocket Setting up your powerline network Choosing a location Before connecting your powerline devices you need to determine where they need to be installed Notes Make sure that the two powerline devices are in the same home power circuit These devices should be installed only in a residential setting Do not install in a business environment Powerline Ethernet bridge To use this kit to set up Internet access for your home network you should install the bridge near the router that s connected to your modem For securi
14. number of electrical appliances in use The theoretical maximum distance of wiring you can expect network signals to travel through is about 984 feet 300 m Dol have to rewire my home electrical outlets or install special filters for these devices No Powerline devices use your home s existing electrical wiring to network computers in different rooms so that they can share files printers and Internet connections Can these devices work with circuit breakers Yes if the powerline devices are used within the United States or Canada rocket Is it secure to send private data over these devices Yes Data encryption is used to secure your data from prying eyes For details see Specifications on page 17 How many devices can be assigned to a single group Because several powerline devices share the same electrical wiring physical bandwidth we recommend that a maximum of 10 powerline devices be connected on a single group Data transfer speed slows as more powerline devices are connected Can these devices communicate with other brands of powerline devices Powerline devices using different powerline communication protocols may have difficulty communicating with each other although they all can co exist on same electrical wiring Your Rocketfish powerline devices are HomePlug AV compliant They can communicate with any other HomePlug AV compliant powerline device regardless of brand Troubleshooting Pr
15. oblem The power indicator is off Solution Make sure that the device is plugged in to a powered outlet not an extension cord power strip or surge protector Problem The powerline link activity indicator is off Cause The powerline devices can t find each other Solution Make sure that all powerline devices are plugged into powered outlets and that all are connected to the same powerline network group If the problem occurred after you reconnected a device reset the devices to the default settings and try again For more information see Resetting a powerline device to factory defaults on page 14 Problem The Ethernet link activity indicator is off Cause The network contains no data traffic Solution Make sure that Your router is on The Ethernet cable is connected between a powerline device s Ethernet port and your router s LAN port RF GUV1124 15 The computer can access the Internet if you connect it directly to the router If there is no Internet connection troubleshoot the router or contact your ISP Internet service provider Troubleshooting tips Powerline products work better when plugged directly into the wall power outlet not power strips extension cords surge protectors or uninterruptable power supplies If you ve moved a powerline device or disconnected the cables other network devices may need about five minutes to refresh their information about the powerline network s current status
16. rranty Period Warranty coverage terminates if you sell or otherwise transfer the Product How to obtain warranty service f you purchased the Product at a retail store location take your original receipt and the Product to the store you purchased it from Make sure that you place the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging If you purchased the Product from an online web site mail your original receipt and the Product to the address listed on the web site Make sure that you put the Product in its original packaging or packaging that provides the same amount of protection as the original packaging Where is the warranty valid This warranty is valid only to the original purchaser of the Product in the United States Canada and Mexico What does the warranty not cover This warranty does not cover Customer instruction Installation Set up adjustments Cosmetic damage Damage due to acts of God such as lightning strikes Accident Misuse Abuse Negligence Commercial use Modification of any part of the Product including the antenna RF GUV1124 This warranty also does not cover Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance Connection to an incorrect voltage supply Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Rocketfish to service the Product Products sold as is or with all faults Consumables such as fuses or
17. ty we recommend that you connect your bridge to the router and not directly to the modem For more information on your network s modem or router see LS the modem or router s documentation RF GUV1124 9 Powerline Ethernet switch Install the powerline Ethernet switch on the same home power circuit as your powerline Ethernet bridge and near your gaming console or other device se ay e Connecting your i powerline devices To connect nr powerline bridge 1 Plug your powerline bridge directly into a wall power socket If other appliances are plugged into the same outlet isolate them from the powerline bridge by using a noise filtering power strip 2 Plugan Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port on the powerline bridge and to an available Ethernet port on your network router To connect your powerline switch Plug your powerline switch directly into a wall power socket If other appliances are plugged into the same outlet isolate them from the powerline bridge by using a noise filtering power strip 2 Plug an Ethernet cable into an available Ethernet port on the powerline switch and into an Ethernet port on a networkable device such as a computer Internet connected TV or game console You can connect up to four network devices to your powerline switch rocket Connecting tips Powerline networking sends data along the electrical wiring of your home so the data can be corrupted by ele
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