PL-200AV-3PE USER MANUAL
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1. ARR DD on EST IIE SOL ORIS udo 18 7 HOWTO IMPROVE THE TRANSMISSION 19 APPENDIX A SPECIFICATION ta e vitae ML 20 APPENDIX B ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS errem nnne 21 APPENDIX BOW QOS 22 PL 200AV 3PE USER MANUAL 1 Introduction This PL 200AV 3PE wallmount PLC product for transmitting data up to 200 Mbit s across the household power line and every power socket becomes a connection and no new wire PL 200AV 3PE is suitable for use in a wide range of both residential in home and commercial offices apartments hotels warehouses network applications No cables no drilling These adapters enable the effortless creation of a high speed network that supports video voice and data 1 1 Product Feature No new wire every power socket becomes a connection node in the household Plug and play to your routers computers and other network devices It can provide 3 Ethernet jackets for using at the same time 1 2 Application High Definition HD and Standard Definition SD video distribution Higher data rate broadband sharing for power line LAN Shared broadband internet access TV over IP IPTV and Voice over Internet Protocol VoIP Y u PLC Camera D WiFi Extender PEC Ca Parte 1 GM LM AD 4 Powerline2. 1 3 System Requirements Microsoft Windows 2000 or XP Vista 32 bit 64 bit CPU Intel Pentium or better clock rate faster than 2 0GHz recommended RAM At least 128MB Screen Resolution Any resolution Free Disk Space At least 20MB Network Interface At least one Fast Ethernet 100 Mbps network card and Ethernet Cord 1 4 Package Contents B PL 200AV 3PE x 1 B B RJ45 Ethernet cable x 1 2 Safety Notice This device is intended for connection to the AC power line For installation instructions please refer to the installation section of this guide The following precautions should be taken when using this product Read all instructions before installing and operating this product Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Do not operate this product near water This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register Do not use an extension cord between the device and the AC power source Only a qualified technician should service this product Opening or removing covers may result in exposure to dangerous voltage points or other risks Do not plug the device into a power strip or surge protector because these devices may consist of filter and impair signal Avoid plugging the device right next to noisy sources such as cell phone charger Halogen lig
3. click Ta install to different folder enter it below or click Brewse Folder C Program FilestIntellonPower FacketS 0 x8B6Setup Browse Disk Cost Install Power Packet6 0 86Setup for yourself for anyone who uses this computer Eyernone C Just me Cancel lt Back Figure 4 2 Select Installation Folder jp Power Packet5 0 xzt65etup Installation Complete Power Packetb BbS5etup has been successfully installed Chek Close to exit Figure 4 3 Installation Complete Click Close to complete installation 5 How to Use the Utility Software 5 1 Main Tab The Main screen provides a list of all powerline devices logically connected to the computer when the utility is running The top panel shows local HomePlug devices connected to the computer s NIC Network Interface Card The user can click the Connect button to its right Once connected to the local device the utility will automatically scan the power line periodically for any other HomePlug devices If no local HomePlug devices are discovered the status area above the connect button will indicate with a message NO HOMEPLUG ADAPTERS DETECTED i Power Packet5S 0 x86 x Main Privacy Diagnostics About Local Device s on your computer Powerline device 00 26 4 Powerline Devices detected Network Public Autoscan On Device 3 THAN 12
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5. information and a history of all remote devices seen over a period of time The appearance is shown in Figure 5 5 The Upper panel shows technical data concerning software and hardware present on the host computer which were used to communicate over HomePlug on the Powerline network It shall include the following B Operating System Platform Version B Host Network Name B User Name B Address of all NICs Network interface card connected to the host Identify versions of all Driver DLLs and Libraries used NDIS and optionally B HomePlug chipset manufacturer name Turbo Only devices B Firmware Version Turbo Only devices B MAC addresses of all devices connected locally to the host B Version of the Configuration Utility B Vendor name i Fower Facket5 0 x86 E A Main Privacy Diagnostics About System Information NIC 1 00 14 40 3426 F7 HomePlug Device 1 MAC 00 1E E 23 00 25 CE Network name HomePlug Vendor Intellan Firmware HF 1 0 Heads 111129 0 KB Writes 34840 0 KB Drops 0 Fails 0 Highest 0 00 Mbps Lowest 0 00 Mbps Remote Device History Log Device 3 00 26 not entered HomePlug 0911 41 Device 2 32 00 26 not entered 92 00 HomePlug May 09 11 41 Device 3 O0 1E E3 00 26 09 nat entered 125 00 HomePlug 09 11 41 Device 5 DD TE E 5 00 26 nat entered 120 00 HomePlug 09 1
6. 1 41 i Figure 5 5 Diagnostics Screen The Lower panel contains a history of all remote devices seen on the computer over a certain period of time All devices that were on the powerline network are listed here along with a few other parameters 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 a in the Rate column The 14 following remote device information is available from the diagnostics screen B Device Alias Name Device MAC Address Device Password Device Last known rate Device Last Known Network name HomePlug chipset manufacturer name Date device last seen on the network MAC Firmware Version The diagnostics information displayed may be saved to a text file for later use or can be printed for reference for a technical support call Devices which are not part of the network anymore can be deleted using the delete button A dialog window pops up with a confirmation message if we try to delete a device whose password has been entered 15 5 4 About Tab The About screen shows the software version and provides a html link to a website such as www PowerPacket com Clicking on the web address field will open a web browser and take the user directly to the web site DIDI Packeth 0 Figure 5 6 About Dialog Tab Preferences The lower part of the panel may display option
7. 5 00 00 1E E3 00 26 C09 Device 2 92 00 00 1E E 3 00 26 04 Device 1 TULLIUM 38 nn 3 00 26 0 5 TULIT NM 120 00 2 00 26 Hename Enter Password Add Scan Close Cancel Figure 5 1 Main Tab information The lower panel displays all the HomePlug remote devices discovered on the current logical network The total number of remote devices connected on the same network can be found on top of the Remote device panel The Network type Public or Private is also displayed based on the network status of the local device The scan status option is displayed on the top right corner above the Remote devices panel showing whether the Autoscan functionality is turned ON or OFF The following information is displayed for all devices that appear in the lower panel This column shows the default device name which may be user re defined A user can change the name by either using the rename button or by clicking on the name and editing in place MAC Address This column shows the Remote device s MAC address Password This column by default is blank and Enter Password button can be used to enter it 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 5 2 to type the password The selected d
8. GHzb BRHTK Lz54 Ibis found on the device or packaging Cancel di Figure 5 3 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 Scan This button is used to perform an immediate search of the HomePlug devices connected to the Powerline network By default the utility automatically scans every few seconds and updates the display screen 11 5 2 Privacy Tab The Privacy screen provides the user with an option to maintain security for their logical network and also to select the devices that has to be included in the network The appearance is shown in Figure 5 4 All HomePlug devices are shipped using a default logical network network name which is normally HomePlug The Privacy dialog screen allows user to change to a private network by changing the network name network password of devices The user can always reset to the HomePlug network Public by entering HomePlug as the network name or by clicking on the Use Default button ip Power PacketS 0 x6 E Main Privacy Diagnostics About Use this screen to create a Private Metwark that provides you with extra security Use Default Public Network not share the network name with others want to be part of this network Alter setting the name abo
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10. The Power LED on the leaver will momentarily extinguish during reset flash during restart then illuminate steadily No errors can occur Once the process completes the user may disconnect the device from the medium or join it to another logical network on the same medium A B PLC PLC PLC A B and C form an AVLN A wants to leave the AVLN Press NMK button on A more than 10 sec A computes random NMK A resets and restarts Figure 6 3 leaving a Network 18 7 How to Improve Transmission Capacity It is important to use the PLC product complying with the following correct rules because it can significantly improve the transmission capacity of the network For the PLC device no female socket it is recommended to Plug the device directly into a wall socket not to power stripe For the PLC device with female socket you should connect all additional network devices that are connected to a multiple socket to the mains power supply via the electrical socket integrated into the PLC device with female socket To take full advantage of the filter function to improve data transmission in the network always plug the power stripe into the female socket Ethernet 19 Appendix A Chipset Protocol System Support PLC Rate Modulation Band Modulation Schemes Encryption LED s Push Button Consumption Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity Input Rating Cert
11. evice name is shown above the password field and the password can be verified by hitting the OK button The Password field accepts the Device password in any case formats with or without dashed between them A confirmation box will appear if the password was entered correctly If a device was not found the user will be notified along with the suggestions to resolve common problems This process might take a few seconds to get completed Set Device Fassvord Device Device 3 001 3 00 25 03 Password AEKST BHzb BRHTE LzZS The Password typically appears as a number and letter cade in groupe of four separated by dashes XEBY BGH2b5 BRTK Lz5 It is found on the device or packaging Cancel Figure 5 2 Set Device Password Add This button is used to add a remote device to the existing network by entering the device password of the device A dialog box will appear as shown below in Figure 6 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 was found in the powerline network If a device was not found the user will be notified and suggestions to resolve common problems will be presented 10 Add Device to Hetwork Device Mame Mame Password JPASS WORD GOES HERE The Password typically appears as a number and letter cade in groups of four separated by dashes XKBr
12. gical network 6 2 Joining a Network In this scenario a network exists a new device the joiner wants to join the network Any device on the existing network can become the adder 1 Press the pushbutton on the joiner for at least 3 seconds 2 Press the pushbutton on any network device for less than 3 seconds making it the adder Please press this pushbutton within 1 minute 3 Wait for connection to complete The Power LED on both devices will flash at 1 second intervals until the process 17 succeeds or fails It will illuminate steadily on success If an error occurs the Power LED on the adder will flash unevenly until the pushbutton on the adder is pressed again or the joiner is reset by pressing the pushbutton for more than 10 seconds and B form C wants to join the AVLN Press NMK button on B less than 3 sec Press NMK button on C less than 3 sec B becomes adder C becomes joiner C accepts NMK from B Figure 6 2 Joining a Network 6 3 Leaving a Network A network exists The user wants to remove one device the leaver from that network for whatever reason He may want to remove the device from service altogether or have it join another logical network 1 Press the pushbutton on the leaver for at least 10 seconds The device will reset and restart with a random NMK 2 Wait for reset to complete
13. ht noisy desktop computer vacuum cleaner etc this cases result in poor transmission speed Unplug the device from the wall outlet and refer the product to qualified service personnel for the following conditions O sIf liquid has been spilled into the product Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water Ifthe product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance 3 Getting to Know the Adapter 3 1 The Ethernet Interface Ethernet 1 3 The Ethernet port connects to an Ethernet network cable The other end of the cable will connect to your computer or other Ethernet enabled network device 3 2 The Adapter s Buttons Reset The button can restore the factory defaults and reset the device Pressing and holding the RST button for 0 3 to 3 seconds to restore the factory defaults Security The button is used to set the private network name e Pressing and holding the NMK button for more than 10 seconds randomizes the NMK value e Pressing and holding the button for 0 5 to seconds makes the adapter a member of the existing AVLN Note The NMK button user guide please see chap 6 3 3 The Adapter s LEDs All adapters LEDs are located on the front panel there are 5 LEDs to indicate the adapter s status Ethernet 1 3 Green The Ethernet LED flashes to indicate activity over the Ethernet connection Power Green The Power LED ligh
14. ifications Green Standard Physical Characteristics Weight Specifications Intellon INT6400 HomePlug AV 1 0 Co exists with existing HomePlug 1 0 Windows 2000 XP 32 64 bit and Vista 32 64bit Up to 200Mb 2 30MHz Supports 1024 256 64 16 8 QAM QPSK BPSK and ROBO 128 AES Power Ethernet 1 3 Ethernet Link and Activity Data PLC Link and Activity Reset Restore the default factory parameter Security Set up network password automatically 7W 0 to 40 C 20 to 70 C 10 to 90 Non condensing 5 to 90 Non Condensing 100 240 VAC 50 60Hz CE UL FCC Part 15 Class B RoHS LXWXH 1l5mmx42mm x 76mm 170g 20 Appendix AVLN CCo CSMA CA DAK DM IGMP NEK NID NMK PLC PIB STA TDMA TEI TOS VLAN Acronyms and Abbreviations In home Logical Network the AVLAN is the set of STAs that possess the same network Membership key every AVLN is managed by a single CCo Central Coordinator the CCo is a superset of a STA which provisioning of terminal equipment identifiers and global link identifiers Carrier Sense Multiple Access Collision Avoidance Device Access Key Device Manager Internet Group Management Protocol Network Encryption Key Network ID Identification Network Membership Key security key Power Line Communication Parameter Information Block otation a STA in the network with a connection to the power line and being able to source or sink traffic Time Divisi
15. on Multiple Access Terminal Equipment Identifier Type Of Service Virtual Local Area Network 21 Appendix about QoS PLC 200AV allows for 4 levels of Channel Access Priority CAP 0 3 The 8 levels of VLAN Ethernet tags must be mapped to the 4 levels of CAP priority where CAP 3 is the highest priority and CAP 0 is the lowest CAP 3 priority might be used for voice and network management frames CAP 2 is used for streaming video and music while CAP 1 and CAP 0 are used for data Default CAP The Default CAP group allows for default priority mapping of packets that do not have a VLAN TAG Settings are available for Unicast directed to a host e IGMP default CAP 3 sets the channel access priority for IGMP frames these are the group management frames not the stream data e Unicast default CAP 1 sets the default channel access priority for unicast frames not matching any other classification or mapping e IGMP managed Multicast Stream Fixed to CAP 2 sets the default channel access priority for stream data belonging to a snooped IGMP multicast group e Mu lticast Broadcast sets the default CAP for multicast frames not in a snooped group and for broadcast frames The following are the factory default settings for VLAN Tags and TOS Bits VLAN Tag Default CAP Priority TOS Bit User Default CAP Priority User ELE CAPA 9m 8 9m 04 ewm 4 9 ewe 8 We ww 9 7
16. s for turning the auto scan feature on or off 16 6 How to use the NMK Pushbutton 6 1 This section describes how to add new devices to or remove old devices from a HomePlug AV logical network AVLN both can be accomplished using a NMK pushbutton press Operation progress and outcome can be monitored by observing the behavior of the Power LED Forming a HomePlug AV logical network When two devices with different NMK values are connected to the same powerline and want them to form a logical network 1 Press the NMK button on the first device A for less than 3 seconds 2 Press the NMK button on the second device B for less than 3 seconds The button on B must be pressed within 1 minute 3 Wait for connection to complete The Power LED on both devices will flash evenly at 1 second intervals until the operation succeeds or fails It will illuminate steadily on successful completion If an error occurs the Power LED on the adder will flash unevenly until the pushbutton on the adder is pressed again or the joiner is reset by holding the pushbuttons down for more than 10 seconds PLC PLC PLC A and B are not part of AVLN A and B want to form an AVLN Press NMK button on A less than 3 sec Press NMK button on B less than 3 sec A becomes joiner B becomes joiner B determines that A MAC address lt B MAC address B becomes adder A accepts NMK from B Figure 6 1 Forming a HomePlug AV lo
17. ts up when the Adapter is powered on Data Green The Data LED flashes to indicate activity over the powerline connection eset yrity sec 4 How to Installation Utility First step you need to verify that there is no any other Powerline Utility installed on your computer before installing this utility If there is another utility installed please uninstall it and restart your computer Second step please insert the Utility CD ROM into the computers CD ROM drive then select the PLC 200AV Utility Installation folder and clicks the setup exe Follow the steps to install the Utility Program No password or CD Key is needed The Installation Utility similar to the one shown in Figure 4 1 Click the Next button to continue m Power Packet5 0 zx GSetup al x Welcome to the Power 5 0 x865etup oetup Wizard The installer will quide you through the steps required to install Power Packetb sBb5etup on your computer WARMING This computer program protected by copyright law and international treaties Unauthorized duplication or distribution of this program any portion of it may result in severe civil criminal penalties and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law Figure 4 1 Setup Wizard jg Power Packet5 0 x86Setup Oj x Select Installation Folder The installer will install Power Packetb 665 etup to the following Folder install in this folder
18. ve choose how it will be applied below Place On This Network Only the device attached to this computer the Local Device Si Isolates this computer from others ef Local Device Uny LH ALL devices whose Password has been entered They communicate together but are isolated fram devices with Cet All Devices a different network name Close Figure 5 4 Privacy Screen A Note Changing the network name to anything other than HomePlug will show the network type on the main screen as Private Set Local Device Only This button can be used to change the network name network password of the local device If a new network password is entered all the devices seen on the Main panel prior to this will be no longer present in the new network effectively making the local devices not to communicate to the devices that were in the old logical network Devices previously set up with the same logical network same network name will appear in the device list afterward selecting this option 12 Set Devices This button is used to change the logical network of all devices that appear on the Main panel whose Device s Password had been entered for the same logical network A dialog window will appear to report the success of this operation For devices whose device passwords were not entered this operation will fail and will report a failure message 13 5 3 Diagnostics Tab The Diagnostics screen shows System
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