PL-501 User Manual
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1. 13 SB L OVERVIEW lt 5 R 13 222 MAIN SCR EN mt te 13 E 16 3 4 DTAGNOSTICS E E ie dE 19 3 9 SECURITY BUTTON 20 3 0 RESETB TION 22 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS cei dem 1 Chapter 1 Introduction 1 1 Overview Thank you for purchasing PLANET 200M Powerline Ethernet Bridge With Planet Powerline communication products your power outlets are no longer to be viewed only as power receptacles but also as network connection point The PL 501 is a Powerline to Ethernet Bridge with a RJ 45 Ethernet interface which directly connecting to your computer s network card With multiple outlets in almost every room PL 501 allows you to use your existing electrical wiring to give your entire household or Office access to your network connection without the clutter of messy wiring around the house and Office By using Planet s Powerline communication products you will not need to spend time and money to installing Ethernet cabling to share network It is simply by plugging the PL 501 into the wall anywhere in the house or office The 128 Bit AES data encryption improves the security and reliability to protect the data leaked by someone else Customers will not need to worry about the data will be leake2. 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Bridge My PLANET Networking amp Communication Copyright Copyright C 2011 PLANET Technology Corp All rights reserved The products and programs described in this User s Manual are licensed products of PLANET Technology This User s Manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright and this User s Manual and all accompanying hardware software and documentation are copyrighted No part of this User s Manual may be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form by any means by electronic or mechanical Including photocopying recording or information storage and retrieval systems for any purpose other than the purchaser s personal use and without the prior express written permission of PLANET Technology Disclaimer PLANET Technology does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in all environments and applications and makes no warranty and representation either implied or expressed with respect to the quality performance merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose PLANET has made every effort to ensure that this User s Manual is accurate PLANET disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or omissions that may have occurred Information in this User s Manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of
3. Power Packet Utility Main Privacy QoS Diagnostics About Local Device s on your computer Device Type Address Powerline device 00 30 4F 52 01 46 D Powerline Devices detected Network Type Private Autoscan On Rate Mbps MAC Address 2 HE 1465 00 00 30 4F 08 E9 C0 a PLANET Rename Enter Password Add Scan Networking amp Communication Rename 2 Add 2 Sem Main tab shows all the other Powerline units on your home network It will represent them by MAC Address and will also show the available bandwidth to each unit Units farther away from another Powerline device might have a lower Data Rate If you add or remove units from your home network click the Scan button to re scan the network and refresh with any changes Note Only units with the same Network Password will be shown Password case sensitive Note If a unit shows MAC Address of all 0 s this unit might not have a solid connection or might not connect at all 14 If there are units in the home network but nothing displays this Note Network scan try to unplug all devices and plug them back Only do this with the units that you do not view in the network screen you don t have to do this with all units If the problem persists try to move the unit closer to this current unit adjacent plugs on the same wall socket is most preferable If the problem still persists and tha
4. Diagnostics Screen The upper panel shows technical data concerning software and hardware on the host computer used to communicate over HomePlug It shall include the following Operating System Type Version Host Network Name User Name MAC Address of all NICs network interface card Chipset manufacturer name Turbo Only devices Firmware Version Turbo Only devices 19 The lower panel contains a history of all remote devices Devices are shown here regardless of whether or not they are on the same logical network Device Name MAC Address Password Rate Tx Rx Network Last Seen Last Known Network Chipset manufacturer name Turbo Only devices Date device last scanned 3 5 Security Button This section describes how to use Security button for configuration in the following situations Establish a new security network Network The procedure is as follows 1 Press the security button on the Powerline a during 1 3 seconds 2 Press the security button on the Powerline b during 1 3 seconds 3 The PWR LEDs start to flash 4 After a few seconds the PWR and HP LEDs should be on The connection of Network AB is success Network AB 20 GROUND Use random value of security network Network AB Press the security button on Powerline a more than 10 seconds until all LEDs off Press the security button on Powerline a during 1 3 seconds Press the security button on Powerline
5. Diagnostics About Use this screen to create a Private Network that provides you with extra security Private Network Name HomePlug i OR Use Default Public Network Do not share the network name with others you do not want to be part of this network After setting the name above choose how it will be applied below Place On This Network Only the device attached to this computer the Local Device Sori DES Isolates this computer from others et Local Device Only OR ALL devices whose Password has been entered They communicate together but are isolated from devices with Set All Devices a different network name The Privacy Tab will allow users to use one primary computer to control the Network Password of all units on the home network You will have to go back to the Main Tab first then find the DEK Device Encryption Key Key located on the bottom of each device Enter this Key into the Device Password area Click Add This Device Key will then appear in the bottom window Add all the DEK Keys for each unit in your house You can now go back to the Main Tab then change the password remotely from one computer This will allow you to change the password from one computer instead of changing the password individually 17 Add Device to Network Device Name Name Password PASS WORD GOES HERE The Password typically appears as number and letter code in groups of four separated by dashes ie XK8Y GH26 BR1
6. b during 1 3 seconds The PWR LEDs start to flash After a few seconds the PWR and HP LEDs should be on The connection of Network AB is success Establish Powerline c to join an existing network Network AB Network ABC Network A The procedure is as follows 1 2 3 4 Press the security button on the Powerline a or b during 1 3 seconds Press the security button on the Powerline c during 1 3 seconds The PWR LED starts to flash After a few seconds the PWR and HP LEDs should be on The configuration is successful 21 3 6 Reset Button This section describes how to use Reset button this button can be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values The procedure is as follows 1 Hold the reset Button down while Power On for a few seconds 2 Release the reset button 3 All the LEDs will off and then start again 4 PL 501 is now using the factory default values 22 Appendix A Specifications 2 Compliant with HomePlug AV 1 1 1 with existing HomePlug 1 0 a I Windows 98SE Windows 2000 Windows ME Windows EE XP 32 64 bit Windows Vista 32 64bit and Windows 7 200 Mbps Modulati 2MHz 30MHz Support QAM 1024 256 64 16 8 QPSK BPSK and ROBO 128 AES Power Power on and off Ethernet Ethernet link and activity Data PLC link and activity Reset Restore the default factory settings Security Set the
7. K LZ54 It is found on the device or packaging Power Packet Utility Mein Privacy QoS Diagnostics About Local Device s on your computer Device Type MAC Address HomePlug amp dapter NOT DETECTED m Powerline device 00 30 4F 52 01 46 Upgrade Firmware LEDs OFF D Powerline Devices detected Network Type Private Autoscan n Device Name Password Qualty Rate Mbps MAC Address 3 Device 2 NN 146 00 00 30 4 08 0 a PLANET Rename Enter Password Add Scan Networking amp Communication Rename 2 __ Sean Note The DEK is unique for EACH Powerline device To use this you will need to input the DEK for each unit 18 3 4 Diagnostics The Diagnostics screen shows system information and a history of all devices seen Power Packet Utility Mein Privacy QoS Diagnostics About System Information On NIC 1 MAC 00 30 4F C0 00 08 HomePlug Device 1 MAC 00 30 4F 52 01 46 Network name HomePlug amp Vendor Intellon Firmware HP 1 0 Reads 25260 0 KB Writes 9444 0 Drops 0 Fails 0 Highest 0 00 Mbps Lowest 0 00 Mbps v Remote Device History Log You can choose one more record to delete MAC Address Rate Ti Rx Last Seen Device 2 00 30 4 08 9 0 not entered 146 00 HomePlug Jun 09 07 14 Device 3 FF FF FF FF FF FF not entered 146 00 HomePlug Jun 09 07 14 lt gt Delete Save Report Print Report
8. PLANET PLANET assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this User s Manual PLANET makes no commitment to update or keep current the information in this User s Manual and reserves the right to make improvements to this User s Manual and or to the products described in this User s Manual at any time without notice If you find information in this manual that is incorrect misleading or incomplete we would appreciate your comments and suggestions FCC Compliance Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against radio interference in a commercial environment This equipment can generate use and radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this manual it may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will b required to take whatever measure are necessary to correct the interference CE mark Warning The is a class device In a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures WEEE To avoid the potential effects on the environment and human health as a result of the presence of ha
9. aximum extent possible under the law Cancel i 10 This section allows you to change the default directory where the program is installed Or go Back If you don t want to change it click on Next to continue the installation Power Packet Utility Select Installation Folder The installer will install Power Packet Utility to the following folder To install in this folder click Next To install to a different folder enter it below or click Browse Folder c AProgram Files Atheros Power Packet Utilit Install Power Packet Utility for yourself or for anyone who uses this computer Just me Please click on Next to confirm the installation i Power Packet Utility Confirm Installation The installer is ready to install Power Packet Utility on your computer Click Next to start the installation Coms JC us 11 Powerline Utility is being installed and please waits for installation i Power Packet Utility Installing Power Packet Utility Power Packet Utility is being installed Please wait This screen shows that the installation was completed successfully Click on Close to exit the wizard ie Power Packet Utility Installation Complete Power Packet Utility has been successfully installed Click Close to exit 12 Chapter 3 Configuration 3 1 Overview The PL 501 uses 128 bit AES encryption to block outside access The key
10. d The speed up to 200 Mbps data rate which provides customers the highest speed in Powerline data transferring This product is cost effective easy to install and do not require any new wired 1 2 Features Direct attached to power outlets HomePlug AV compliant Connect 10 100 Ethernet network to Powerline network Up to 200Mbps data rate on the Powerline Up to 200 meters between Powerline nodes 128 Bit AES link Encryption for security and reliability Co existence with HomePlug 1 0 and HomePlug 1 0 Turbo Built in QoS Throughout the whole house just use your power circuit to access the Internet or PC network Up to 64 bridged devices per station IGMP snooping for multicast to multiple uni cast mapping 9 9 9 9 9 1 3 Specification PL 501 EU UK US HomePlug AV compliant IEEE 802 3 10Base T IEEE 802 3u 100Base TX ing 5 95 non condensing 100 240V AC 50 60Hz CSMA CA 1 4 Package Contents PL 501 x 1 PL 501 x 2 for PL 501 KIT CD ROM x 1 User s Manual Quick Guide and Utility RJ 45 Cable x 1 RJ 45 Cable x 2 for PL 501 KIT Quick Installation Guide x 1 1 5 System Requirements Windows 98SE Windows 2000 Windows ME Windows XP L 2 32 64 bit Windows Vista 32 64bit and Windows 7 5 Intel Pentium Ill or higher and clock rate faster than 2 0 GHz are recommended At least 128 MB Any resolution At least 20 MB At least one fast Ethernet 100 Mbps network int
11. e will only take minutes No need to set up long wires through out the house just simply install the utility and physically plug the unit into the wall outlet then to connect RJ 45 to the computer Users can select to adjust its security functions and the platform of the network after the installation For further assistance please read our Frequently Asked Questions section in our Web site 2 2 Running the InstallShield Wizard Please verify that no other Powerline Management Utilities are installed before installing this product If other utilities were installed uninstall them and restart before installing this software To install insert the utility CD into the computer s CD ROM drive The main page shall pop up then to press the link to install the software Alternatively this can also be done manually by double clicking the setup exe file on the CD Once the software is loaded it will display a dialog as following and please click on Next to continue the installation ie PowerPacket Utility 32 Bit Welcome to the PowerPacket Utility 32 Bit Setup 8 Wizard exon I o The installer will quide you through the steps required to install PowerPacket Utility 32 Bit on your computer WARNING This computer program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program or any portion of it may result in severe civil or criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the m
12. erface card NIC and one Ethernet cord Outlook j l D lt QAMET 200Mbps Powerline z y Power Ethernet Data HI Reset Security LED Definition Behavior n A Description e System enters the power save mode e System is resetting System is in the process of security setup The device is connecting to other devices via the Ethernet interface but not communicating with them The device is receiving or transmitting data via the Ethernet interface device is not connecting to other devices via the Ethernet interface Lp w The device has connected to the power line network The Data LED color will vary according to the physical rate Green Red On e Green Link Rate 40 Mbps e Orange 20 Mbps Link Rate 40 Mbps Data e Red Link Rate 20 Mbps When the device is scanning Blink other PLC devices the Data indicator blink quickly The adapter has not found any Off other compatible power line devices that use the same encryption key Button Definition Description Reset to factory default Press security button during Join a another HomePlugAV Sedini 1 3 seconds network y Press security button more Set its security to random than 10 seconds value 1 6 Wire Diagram ADSL Router 1 Power Chapter 2 Installing 2 1 Overview The installation of 200M Ethernet Bridg
13. is set by using the Configuration Utility on the CD By default the protection is enabled however it is recommended to change the default network password All your Powerline devices must use the same network password in order to be connected together 3 2 Main Screen WB Part 1 Scan a Local Powerline device Double click the PowerPacket Utility icon on your desktop and utility screen will show up as below Power Packet Utility Mein Privacy QoS Diagnostics About Local Device s on your computer Device Type MAC Address Powerline device 00 30 4 52 01 46 HomePlug Adapter NOT DETECTED D Powerline Devices detected Network Type Private Autoscan On Device Name Password Quality Rate Mbps MAC Address a Device 2 aaan 146 00 00 30 4 08 9 0 e PLANET Rename Enter Password Add Scan Networking amp Communication Rename au 2 Sean The Main tab shows the Powerline units that are connected to the current computer and other Powerline devices on the home network and it will also display Mac Address of each device 13 If you do not see ANY unit in the device status but the Powerline device does exist try to unplug all devices and plug them back Note Meanwhile please make sure the cable is the right type and working correctly If all seems to be correct and you still receive nothing in the Device window try rebooting your computer B Part 2 Detect the Network Powerline device
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15. t unit is still not shown on the network then the unit might be defective please contact technical support Otherwise if you view the unit working distance might be the only issue 15 3 3 Privacy Setting Up Security on a Local Powerline device Power Packet Utility Main Privacy Qo Diagnostics About Use this screen to create a Private Network that provides you with extra security Private Network Name HomePlug 4 OR Use Default Public Network Do not share the network name with others you do not want to be part of this network After setting the name above choose how it will be applied below Place On This Network Only the device attached to this computer the Local Device SES GE Isolates this computer from others et Local Device Only OR ALL devices whose Password has been entered They communicate together but are isolated from devices with Set All Devices a different network name The Privacy tab will allow you to change the Network Password to the unit that is currently connected to this computer This network password encrypts all data that is sent from this unit using 128 bit data encryption standard AES Every unit on your home network MUST have the same Network Password for connectivity to be established throughout your home The default network password is HomePlugAV eNote 16 B Setting Up Security a Network Powerline device Power Packet Utility Mein Privacy Qo
16. zardous substances electrical and electronic equipment end users of electrical and electronic equipment Should understand the meaning of the crossed out wheeled bin symbol Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have to collect such WEEE separately Trademarks The PLANET logo is a trademark of PLANET Technology This documentation may refer to numerous hardware and software products by their trade names In most if not all cases these designations are claimed as trademarks or registered trademarks by their respective companies Revision User s Manual for PLANET 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Bridge Model PL 501 Table of Content CHAPTER 1 5 P OV RV T 5 IA EANO od E E E EEE A qe S er eee EE 5 1 3 SPECIFICATIONS E EE 6 ER ES EEEE SENERE AEE 6 125 REQUIREMENTS SERE Ee 6 WOW RE D GRAM EHE 9 CHAPTER 2 1 1 3 1 3 10 2 JOVERVIEW 10 2 2 RUNNING THE INSTALLSHIELD WIZARD ccccccccececececececececececececececececececececececececececececececececececececececss 10 CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURATION
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