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1. USER MANUAL PL 1200AV2 PIGGY SMARTLINK HOMEPLUG AV2 1200MBPS WITH PASS THROUGH V1 0 User Manual COPYRIGHT 2014 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED No part of this document may be reproduced republished or retransmitted in any form or by any means whatsoever whether electronically or mechanically including but not limited to by way of photocopying recording information recording or through retrieval systems without the express written permission We reserve the right to revise this document at any time without the obligation to notify any person and or entity All other company or product names mentioned are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their resoective owners LIMITATION OF LIABILITY AND DAMAGES THE PRODUCT AND THE SOFTWARES WITHIN ARE PROVIDED AS IS BASIS THE MANUFACTURER AND MANUFACTURER S RESELLERS COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO AS THE SELLERS DISCLAIM ALL WARRANTIES EXPRESS IMPLIED OR STATUTORY INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF NON INFRINGEMENT MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY WARRANTIES ARISING FROM COURSE OF DEALING COURSE OF PERFORMANCE OR USAGE OF TRADE IN NO EVENT WILL THE SELLERS BE LIABLE FOR DAMAGES OR LOSS INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL WILLFUL PUNITIVE INCIDENTAL EXEMPLARY OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS PROFITS OR DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF BUSINESS OF ANY CUSTOMER OR ANY THIRD P
2. Single Pack A HomePlug AV2 from a single pack uses a random Private Network Name that prevents it from Communicating with other HomePlug AV2s To add it info an existing network you need to use either the Simple Connect button or the HomePlug AV2 Utility software to change the random Private Network Name fo the Private Network Name being used by the existing HomePlug AV2 network To add a HomePlug AV2 to an existing network 1 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable to your Ethernet device and then connect the other end to your new HomePlug AV2 2 Connect the HomePlug AV2 to a wall socket 3 Add the new HomePlug AV2 by using either Simple Connect or the HomePlug AV2 Utility software To use Simple Connect please refer to Joining an Existing HomePlug AV2 Network To use the HomePlug AV Utility please refer to Private Network Name Page 24 of 40 User Manual About the HomePlug AV Utility The HomePlug AV Utility is a software that allows you to manually configure your HomePlug AV AV2 devices If is mainly used for changing the Private Network Name detecting other HomePlug AV AV2 s in the network and measuring the throughput of your HomePlug AV AV2 devices Installation is straightforward and the user interface is easy to use Note To use the HomePlug AV Utility you need a computer using a Windows operating system with the NET Framework installed If you do not have NET installed the HomePlug AV installer will install it
3. for you Requirements Your computer must meet the following requirements Windows XP 32 and 64 bit Vista 32 and 64 bit Windows 8 32 and 64 bit 300 MHz Processor 128 Mb of RAM NET Framework Windows Installer 3 1 for Windows XP 32 and 64 bit Network Interface Card CD ROM 128 Mb of free hard disk soace Page 25 of 40 User Manual Installation To install HomePlug AV2 Utility Mes Insert the Resource CD that comes with HomePlug AV2 into the CD ROM drive Click the Start button and then click Run In the Run dialog box type D Setup exe where D is your CD ROM drive and then click OK Follow the instructions on the installation wizard Two applications will be installed in your computer 1 HomePlug AV Utility will be installed first followed by 2 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 NET Framework 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 XP Vista Windows 7 32 bit NET Framework 3 5 SP 1 32 bit XP Vista Windows 7 64 bit NET Framework 3 5 SP 1 64 bit Page 26 of 40 User Manual Opening HomePlug AV Utility Two ways to open HomePlug AV Utility Right click the HomePlug AV Utility desktop shortcut and th
4. the device Is easy The flowchart below provides an outline of the steps you need to complete the installation There are brief descriptions beside each step to help you along Detailed instructions are provided in the subsequent pages Plan your Network f Setup the Use an Ethernet cable to connect the HomePlug AV2 to HomePlug AV2 your computer or Ethernet Optional Install HomePlug AV2 Utility to Install HomePlug apply manual configuration ejo changes and monitor device AV2 Utility dee Ready to Use Page 9 of 40 User Manual Planning Your Network Before moving ahead to setup your network it is a good idea to draw out a network diagram to help identify your network devices and plan out how to connect these devices Local Network Share ultrafast Internet connection with any computer wherever it is in the house i Modem Desktop Desktop Network XYZ Gaming Network Connect your gaming console to the Internet and compete with other online players Modem Game Console Desktop Network XYZ Page 10 of 40 User Manual Entertainment Network Experience IP TV streaming into your home entertainment system Powerline PL 1200AV2 PIGG ee EEE f Ci Modem IPTV Desklop Network XYZ Media Network Realize your high tech lifestyle by converging your IP devices into a single network Powerline PL 1200AV2 PIGGY ijt Boa f pni Modem Desktop Game Console Network WX
5. 2 communicates with another device the Powerline Activity LED amp color will indicate the status of the connection rate it provides Red means below 30 Mbps Amber means 30 to 120 Mbps and Green means more than 120 Mbps Page 5 of 40 User Manual eum Ethernet eeeeee Powerline Direct Connection For best performance connect the HomePlug AV2 directly to a wall outlet Avoid connecting it to a power strip where other electrical devices are connected Other devices produce electrical noise or interferences that may affect the overall performance of your HomePlug AV2 NOTE You may use the built in pass through as a power outlet Page 6 of 40 User Manual Device Design So o Power LED I Solus Powerline ss iia e gt d Activity LED O Ethernet sse e ta Activity LED 1 Oa z l Ethernet s fe g m Activity LED 1 Simple Connect s s utton Label Ethernet Port Reset Button Simple Connect Button Label Power LED wE o pae NOTE You may use this AC j N Pass through as an extra power A MAY outlet O Ethernet Ports 1 and 2 Reset Button UG AV2 1200 Mbps Description Function Accepts either cross or straight Ethernet cable Press for 3 seconds then release button fo reset to the factory default settings When you reset to the factory default all your configuration changes will be removed When Simple Connect is pres
6. ARTY ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR THE INABILITY TO USE THE PRODUCT OR THE SOFTWARES INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THOSE RESULTING FROM DEFECTS IN THE PRODUCT OR SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION OR LOSS OR INACCURACY OF DATA OF ANY KIND WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT TORT OR ANY OTHER LEGAL THEORY EVEN IF THE PARTIES HAVE BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE RESULTS AND PERFORMANCE OF THE PRODUCT OR ITS SOFTWARE IS ASSUMED BY CUSTOMER BECAUSE SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF LIABLITY FOR DAMAGES THE ABOVE LIMITATION MAY NOT APPLY TO THE PARTIES IN NO EVENT WILL THE SELLERS TOTAL CUMULATIVE LIABILITY OF EACH AND EVERY KIND IN RELATION TO THE PRODUCT OR ITS SOFTWARE EXCEED THE AMOUNT PAID BY CUSTOMER FOR THE PRODUCT Page 2 of 40 User Manual Contents PIOOUT TVS DOVO oara E E cen eaeeauiae 4 IOV GOSS IT WOKS ccstevittainl stun A EA E IEAA E RNE A EEIE 5 IRGC TC ONNE CHO Nane a 6 DVC CDO SOI anae a E E O T EO A OOOO AET 7 COn SIde Re ree Pen eon ne a ee 9 Plannin VOU INGIW OIK aereoa a A ANN 10 Paraone CCC arse N 12 How to Use the Simple Connect Button n eessssssssesssessseesseesssersseesseesseerss 13 POWG S aVNGMOG O aiora s E E E EE T 23 SelUD TNE HOMERU ANV 25ain rr a T Rr a ARN 24 FORTARE Korie A E E O ET 24 FOLS NOOC POC k aano ed tmateden census hee eenemhiaete 24 AOOULTING HOMEFYVG AY Vil eenen aa NR 25 RO CUI NS HIS aree cadet bea odie ndauianadonuebausanseteedioevbieatnoiseans
7. Simple Connect for 10 seconds from HomePlug X After you release the button The Power LED and Ethernet LED would blink Note If the Power and Ethernet LED did not blink press Simple Connect again for 10 seconds HomePlug X HomePlug Y Your new HomePlug AV2 A HomePlug that belongs to the existing network Step 3 Press Simple Connect Button for two seconds on HomePlug Y existing HomePlug After you release the button the Power LED will continuously blink If the Power LED did not blink press Simple Connect again for two seconds HomePlug X Your new HomePlug AV2 HomePlug Y A HomePlug that belongs to the existing network rs Press for 2 seconds HOMEPLUG AV s Al nk I se l o ee Page 19 of 40 User Manual Step 4 Press Simple Connect Button again on the HomePlug X within two minutes after you press Simple Connect from the existing network HomePlug X Your new HomePlug AV2 HomePlug Y A HomePlug that belongs to the existing network Step 5 To confirm if the connection was established check the LEDs The Power LEDs and the Powerline Activity LEDs amp on all HomePlugs are on HomePlug X N Your new HomePlug AV2 Soluise HomePlug Y A HomePlug that belongs to the existing network If the Powerline Activity LED amp on HomePlug X is off this means the pairing was Unsuccessful You have to
8. YZ Page 11 of 40 User Manual Pairing the Device Your HomePlug AV2 devices by default are preconfigured to have a common Private Network Name Setting up your HomePlug AV2 network is as easy as 1 2 and 3 1 It is advisable that you plug in your HomePlug AV2 devices side by side to easily observe the LED behaviors of each HomePlug AV2 Wait until the Power and PL ACT LED turns ON to confirm that the connection has been establisned ROOM A ROOM B PL 1 200AV2 PIGGY PL 1200AV2 PIGGY Power Outlet Lox Modem Router Ethemet Cable Desktop PC 2 IN ROOM A plug in your HomePlug AV2 into the wall socket then connect it to your modem router s Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable 3 In ROOM B plug in your HomePlug AV2 into the wall socket then connect it to your computer s Ethernet Port using an Ethernet cable Your HomePlug AV2 is now ready to use Page 12 of 40 User Manual How to Use the Simple Connect Button Simple Connect provides a more convenient way of creating your HomePlug AV2 network without the need to open the HomePlug AV2 Utility software from a computer The button has three main functions which include U Solve W amp x Simple Connect Button e Resetting the Private Network Name e Creating a Secured HomePlug AV2 Network e Joining an existing Secured Home Plug AV2 Network Page 13 of 40 User Manual Resetting the Private Network Name Simple Connect allo
9. al Simulate Simple Connect Button Simulate Simple Connect Button allows you to apply functionalities without manually pressing the Simple Connect button on a HomePlug AV AV2 device However do take not that this feature only works on local devices e Simple Connect Click to search and pair with another device or search and join an existing HomePlug AV AV2 network e NMK Randomize Click to reset to a random Private Network Name A HomePlug AV AV2 using a random Private Network Name will be disconnected from the HomePlug network and will not be able to communicate with other devices until it forms a new network or joins an existing network e AVLN Status Displays the HomePlug AV AV2 Logical Network membership status number Note The Simulate Simple Connect Button functions from HomePlug AV2 Utility can be used for HomePlug AV2 versions with or without the Simple Connect button on the device To simulate a Simple Connect function 1 Connect a HomePlug AV AV2 to your computer 2 Select a Simulate Simple Connect Button action a Simple Connect b NMK Randomize C AVLN Status 3 Click Simulate Button Push Page 32 of 40 Quality of Service User Manual Quality of Service gives you the capability to prioritize particular applications within your network QoS is not enabled by default Quality Of Service Select a QoS Mode Private Network Name Quality of Service Devices Online Game internet Audio Or Vid
10. ded that they are using the same Private Network Name as your local HomePlug AV AV2 You cannot change the Private Network Name of remote devices that are not currently networked with your local HomePlug AV AV2 device Note When changing the Private Network Name of remote devices you will need the Device ID that is disolayed on the device label of each HomePlug It will be more helpful if you list down the Device ID of all your HomePlugs to enable you to remotely change their settings using the HomePlug AV Utility software To remotely change the Private Network Name of a HomePlug AV AV2 1 Launch the HomePlug AV Utility 2 Click Private Network Name 3 Type the new Private Network Name Page 30 of 40 User Manual This field is case sensitive If accepts 8 to 64 alohanumeric characters including punctuation marks but no spaces Tick the Change Private Network Name of remote device checkbox Type the Device ID of the remote device This can be found on the device label seen on the example provided below HomePlug MAC ADDRESS 00 30 0A 67 FC 8A Click Apply When the process is complete the message Settings Applied S N 07062900001 would appear After changing the Private Network Name of the remote HomePlug AV AV2 device it will no longer be able to communicate with your local HomePlugs not unless you are using a similar Private Network Name for your local HomePlugs Page 31 of 40 User Manu
11. ed in the power strip produce electrical noise that may affect the overall performance of the HomePlug ROOM A ROOM B PL 1200AV2 PIGGY PL 1200AV2 PIGGY Modem D Router Desktop PC Page 17 of 40 User Manual Joining an Existing Secured HomePlug AV2 Network To enable a new device to join an existing network Simple Connect will copy the Private Network Name of the existing network to the new HomePlug AV2 You only have to pair the new HomePlug AV2 device to any of the devices within the existing HomePlug AV2 Network by pressing the Simple connect If you pressed Simple Connect from multiple HomePlug AV2s only the signal from the first two devices will be processed To join an existing Secured HomePlug AV2 network using Simple Connect Step Plug HomePlug X your new HomePlug beside one of your existing HomePlug AV AV2 devices If is important to ensure that you can easily observe the LED behaviors of the HomePlugs in your home Upon connection HomePlug X s LEDs will blink simultaneously and then the Power LED lights ON steadily Ethernet LED will be ON if there are Ethernet devices connected fo its Ethernet ports N N a lt HomePlug X HomePlug Y Your new H omePlug AV 2 Solwise Soluise A Home Pluc that z A belongs to the existing h BOTH ON sa Paurong pi Wl i 4 1200 Mbps 1200 Mbps Page 18 of 40 User Manual Step 2 Press
12. en select Open Click the Start button click Programs click HomePlug AV click HomePlug AV Ethernet Adapter and then click HomePlug AV Utility The User Interface The HomePlug AV Utility User interface is divided into multiple tabs These tabs include Home Private Network Name Quality of Service Devices Firmware Upgrade Home Select a network card before performing any task Skip this step if you only have one network card The Device MAC Address will be displayed automatically If a device is not detected with your network card 00 00 00 00 00 00 will appear Private Network Name 1 Select a Network Card Network Card Intel R 82579V Gigabit Network Connection Quality of Service Device MAC Address 00 26 75 6F 46 2C 2 Select a Task Devices Firmware Upgrade Page 27 of 40 User Manual Home The Home menu provides a list of all the possible tasks you can perform in the HomePlug AV Utility To start a task 1 Select the network card connected to your HomePlug AV AV2 device This is most heloful when you have more than one network card in your computer When you select a network card the MAC Address of the HomePlug AV AV2 connected to your computer appears If there is no HomePlug AV AV2 connected to your computer no MAC address will appear 2 Select a task there are four possible tasks you can perform as seen below e Change the Private Network Name e Change the QoS sett
13. eo Firmware Upgrade QoS Modes Online Game Internet streaming streaming Voice over e applications 1 Launch the HomePlug AV2 Utility To enable QoS 2 Click Quality of Service 3 Check Enable QoS 4 Select a QoS mode SI Audio or Video 5 Click Apply When the process is complete the message Settings Applied appears Page 33 of 40 User Manual Devices Devices displays information about remote HomePlug AV2 s detected in the network Only HomePlug AV2s using the same Private Network Name as the local HomePlug AV2 will appear in the Remote Devices list Remote Devices Connection Rate Private TE Remote HomePiug MAC Ac Remote Client Address Transmit Mbps Receive Mbps Network Name Quality of Service Devices Firmware Upgrade The Devices page displays the following information e TEI Displays the Terminal Equipment Identifier e Remote HomePlug MAC Addresses Displays the HomePlug AV AV2 MAC Addresses e Remote Client MAC Address Displays the MAC Address of the Ethernet network adapter connected to the HomePlug AV AV2 e Connection Rate Displays the Transmit and Receive connection rates Page 34 of 40 User Manual Firmware Upgrade Use Firmware Upgrade to upgrade the firmware of your HomePlug AV2 After Upgrading the firmware HomePlug AV2 will still retain the same Private Network Name and MAC address settings Before you proceed with the upgrade yo
14. iess 25 laee Ene a a E E E E ET E E E E E E 26 Opening HomePlug AV Utility eeeeeeeseeesesseresssesresssseesesereessseressseressseseesss 27 TMS US Sr GC Gairen a a a 27 PUA E E EAE 28 PAVLO NCTWORK NOMO airn Ee E R E AT 29 QUAI OF SEVICE nania A EACE a ene 33 DOCO aa EE E NEEE A E EE T EEA E ATOE 34 HMW Se Upad d e aE T AE 35 AOD O an E T E TATE NT E eas 37 TEOR ESINE AEE eer rein eee Rey em re itr vty iy Persea EO RE np E Econ Mr SERENE Te 37 Page 3 of 40 User Manual About the Device A common household problem nowadays focuses on one thing Internet Access availability Bandwidth hungry devices offen placed in separate rooms such as HDTVs game consoles computers and IP Set top boxes demand unhindered high quality data transmissions to reach their optimum performance These are often resolved by using drastic lengths of cables which are offen considered impractical when considering today s innovation PL 1200AV2 PIGGY Solwise s fastest and reliable 1200Mbps HomePlug AV2 compliant device uniquely answers to this need It provides not only a lot of great networking benefits but is also a device which does not involve complex configurations to setup is easy to use and at the same time energy efficient as well The PL 1200AV2 PIGGY was designed with the valued customers in mind To maximize the usage of power outlets the PL 1200AV2 PIGGY is built with its own pass through In concept you are simply plugging in a power out
15. ings e View devices in the network e Upgrade the firmware When you select any of the tasks available you will be forwarded to the respective tab of the selected task you have chosen Private Network Name Quality of Service Devices Firmware Upgrade Page 28 of 40 Home Select a network card before performing any task Skip this step if you only have one network card The Device MAC Address will be displayed automatically If a device is not detected with your network card 00 00 00 00 00 00 will appear 1 Select a Network Card Network Card Intel R 82579V Gigabit Network Connection Device MAC Address 00 26 75 6F 46 2C 2 Select a Task User Manual Private Network Name The Private Network Name menu provides the function to manually change the Private Network Name of both local and remote HomePlug AV AV2s devices A Private Network Name Is a string of 8 to 64 characters which enables HomePlug AV2 devices to Communicate with each other If you intend to create multipole networks you can assign different Private Network Names among your devices However you have to ensure that at least two HomePlug AV AV2s have a similar Private Network Name A HomePlug that uses a Unique or random Private Network Name will be Unable to communicate with other devices which use a different random Private Network Name Private Network Name Quality of Service Devices Firmware Upgrade Private Netwo
16. let into your power outlet No power outlets are wasted whenever you are using your PL 1200AV2 PIGGY It is truly innovation at its finest In addition it is built with 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports This allows you to connect two Ethernet devices e g Computer laptop directly to your HomePlug HomePlug AV AV2 devices unlike regular routers and access points that are easily hindered by distance and walls makes use of your home s existing electrical wiring as a path to create a secured network of computers and Ethernet devices This means that your internet connection is not easily hindered by walls and other interferences emitted by regular household devices Your network basically flows within your walls In addition your HomePlug AV2 is a powerline networking technology specifically made to meet bandwidth hungry multimedia devices within your home allowing it fo become a great partner when doing HD A V streaming online gaming and other internet activities that are known for high bandwidth consumption HomePlug AV2 devices are also backward compatible to other HomePlug AV technologies allowing it to work with previous HomePlug AV innovations as well Page 4 of 40 User Manual How does It Work HomePlug AV2 utilizes the existing electrical wiring in the house as a path to create a secured network of computers and Ethernet devices With a maximum data rate of up to 1 2Gbps HomePlug AV2 can reliably handle high requirement application
17. n expose you to dangerous high volfage points or other risks Only qualified service personnel can service the device Please contact your vendor for further information Do not use your device during a thunderstorm There may be a risk of electric shock brought about by lightning Do not expose your device to dust or corrosive liquids Do not use this product near water sources Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the device Page 38 of 40 User Manual Page 39 of 40
18. n two devices are only given two minutes upon pressing the Simple Connect button for two seconds on HomePlug Y After pressing Simple Connect on HomePlug Y make sure fo press Simple Connect on HomePlug X within two minutes to ensure a successful Connection otherwise repeat steps 2 and 3 until the LEDs of both devices switch OFF and on twice indicating that they are paired with one another HomePlug Y Ensure to press Simple Connect on HomePlug X within two minutes after pressing Simple Connect button of HomePlug Y Page 16 of 40 User Manual Step 4 To confirm if the connection was established check the LEDs The Power LEDs and the Powerline Activity LEDs amp on both HomePlugs are ON D T HomePlug X bo l ie I z2 SA il er ie HomePlug Y ll sie UI e The Power LEDs and the Powerline Activity LEDs on both HomePlugs should both be ON Step 5 Unplug the HomePlug AV2s and then connect them to your Ethernet devices using the Ethernet cables from the product package After connecting the Ethernet cable plug the HomePlugs directly to a wall outlet An Ethernet enabled device can be a router computer hub gaming console IP phone network printer or IP TV set top box Note HomePlug AV2s work best when connected directly to a wall socket It is suggested to avoid plugging a HomePlug AV2 to a power strip or power extension as much as possible Other electrical devices plugg
19. rate is less than 30 Mbps between 30 to 120 Mbps more than 120 Mbps Page 22 of 40 User Manual Power Saving Mode After 15 minutes of Ethernet inactivity HomePlug AV2 will enter Power Saving Mode The Power LED will start BLINKING slowly to indicate its Power Saving Status Sse o a i Ca Losgacl ps Smart Link s rit iad AV2 Conditions of a HomePlug AV2 on a Power saving mode Power LED is blinking slowly Powerline Activity LED and Ethernet LED are turned OFF When connected to a PC or Laptop if there is network card inactivity HomePlug AV2 is also on a Power Saving mode Note If another device is on a Power Saving Mode the HomePlug AV2 Utility may detect the device but would be unable to configure its respective setting Page 23 of 40 User Manual setup the HomePlug AV2s For Twin Pack HomePlug AV2s from a Twin Pack are preconfigured to have a common Private Network Name unique for that pair All you have to do is connect the HomePlug AV2s to an Ethernet device and then plug it to a wall socket To setup a pair of HomePlug AV2s 1 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable to your Ethernet device and then connect the other end to HomePlug AV2 2 Connect the HomePlug AV2 to a wall socket 3 Plug one end of the Ethernet cable to your other Ethernet device and then connect the other end to HomePlug AV2 4 Connect the HomePlug AV2 to a wall socket For
20. repeat steps 1 to 4 again until all LEDS in all HomePlug AV AV2 devices are ON Page 20 of 40 User Manual Step 6 Unplug HomePlug Z and then connect it to your Ethernet device using the Ethernet cables from the product package After connecting the Ethernet cable plug HomePlug Z directly to a wall outlet An Ethernet enabled device can be a router computer hub gaming console IP phone network printer or IP TV set top box Note HomePlug AV2s work best when connected directly to a wall socket It is suggested to avoid plugging a HomePlug AV2 to a power strip or power extension as much as possible Other electrical devices in the power strip produce electrical noise that may affect the overall performance of the HomePlug re She f a eRe ws D 2 r _ ws a Modem Desklop Desktop Network XYZ Page 21 of 40 User Manual Determining Connection Rate Each LED color of the Powerline Activity amp represents a connection rating The connection rating can only be calculated when the device is part of an existing network The exact connection rate value can also be viewed by using the HomePlug AV2 Utility The connection rating is present on both GBR and DEU devices ll Sauise UI i 2 C 2 amp i Oa MEPLUG AV2 1200 Mbps ayer ns AV2 1200 Mbps e MO Link neo i Good Better Best Red Amber Green Connection rate is Connection rate is Connection
21. rk Name To change the Private Network Name of a local homeplug device input the Private Network Name and then click Apply For remote devices additional steps are required Select Change Private Network Name of remote device and then input the Device ID Private Network Name to be set Private Network Name PrivateNetworkNar Simulate Push Button Select an Action and Click Simulate Push Button __ Change Private Network Name of remote device Device ID Action Simple Connect Apply Simulate Push Button Note In case you cannot connect into the network after changing the Private Network Name please POWER CYCLE the device To POWER CYCLE the device disconnect and then reconnect your HomePlug to the wall socket Page 29 of 40 User Manual Local Private Network Name Local Private Network Name refers to the Private Network Name of a HomePlug directly connected to the computer where you are using the HomePlug AV Utility To change the local Private Network Name 1 Launch the HomePlug AV Utility 2 Click Private Network Name 3 Type the new Private Network Name This field is case sensitive If accepts 8 to 64 alohanumeric characters including punctuation marks but no spaces 4 Click Apply When the process is complete the message Settings Applied appears Remote Private Network Name Without leaving your computer you can remotely change the Private Network Name of HomePlug AV AV2 devices provi
22. s like broadband Internet high definition video streaming and Voice over IP HomePlug AV2 converts digital signals to a complex analog signal that traverses along the electrical wires When receiving the analog signal HomePlug AV2 converts the analog signal back to digital To make the signal secured a 128 bit AES encryption is applied A HomePlug AV2 device can only communicate with other HomePlug AV2 devices that use the same Private Network Name The Private Network Name can be easily changed in two ways 1 is through the HomePlug AV2 Utility software It can be changed manually using the HomePlug AV2 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 2 Is through the Simple Connect button The Simple Connect button automatically creates an encrypted Private Network Name If can also be used to reset the Private Network Name or fo add a device into an existing HomePlug AV2 network Note HomePlug AV2 devices are effective when used in pairs The Twin packs are already configured to use a common Private Network Name Unique for that pair and are ready to use without involving any complex configurations The HomePlug AV2 from a Single Pack on the other hand uses q random Private Network Name You still need to change its Private Network Name to allow it fo communicate with an existing HomePlug AV2 network When a HomePlug AV
23. s the RESET button on the device 3 seconds Page 36 of 40 User Manual Appendix FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used according to the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equioment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which is found by turning the equipment OFF and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna ncrease the separation between the equipment or devices Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance European Regulations The product has been designed tested and manufactured according to the European R amp TTE directive 1999 5 EC C 0700 Page 37 of 40 User Manual A Safety Warnings For your safety be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions Do not open the device Opening or removing the device cover ca
24. sed for it will randomize the Private Network Name Press 2 seconds to join or add to another network 10 seconds Status Description Function OFF e No power e HomePlug AV2 is on a Power Saving Status if the Power LED is blinking slowly e When Simple Connect is pressed for 10 seconds this LED will turn OFF and turn ON to confirm the Private Network Name reset e After Simple Connect is pressed for 2 seconds this LED will blink to confirm the button press ON Page 7 of 40 User Manual Powerline Activity G Ethernet Activity LEDs 1 amp 2 5 Page 8 of 40 OFF ON OFF ON If Reset Button Is pressed for 3 seconds this LED will turn OFF and turn ON Device is not connected to a HomePlug AV2 network When Simple Connect is pressed for 10 seconds this LED will turn OFF to confirm the Private Network Name reset This LED is steady in color when the device is part of a HomePlug AV2 network The LED colors represents the connection rate within the HomePlug AV2 network whether it is good red better amber or best green An Ethernet device is connected to the corresponding port The corresoonding LED is steady when an Ethernet device is connected When Simple Connect is pressed for 10 seconds this LED will turn OFF and turn ON to confirm the Private Network Name reset Ethernet is connected The LED flashes to indicate Ethernet activity User Manual Getting Started Setting up
25. u need to have both 1 the configuration file PIB extension and 2 the firmware file NVM extension You can download upgrade files from the product s Web site NOTE It is highly recommended to use OFFICIALLY RELEASED Solwise Firmware only These can be downloaded from the Solwise Support Website www solwise co uk Firmware Upgrade Click the Upgrade button to perform a firmware upgrade You will be required to select the Private Config and Firmware files Current Firmware displays the firmware version of the device Network Name Current Firmware 313 2 1 0004 Upgrade Quality of Service Devices Factory Defaults Click to reset to factory settings Firmware Upgrade To upgrade the firmware of a HomePlug AV AV2 1 Connect your HomePlug AV AV2 to the computer where you are using the HomePlug AV Utility 2 Launch the HomePlug AV Utility 3 Click Firmware Upgrade 4 Click Browse to select the location of the configuration and firmware files The configuration file has a PIB extension while the firmware file has an NVM extension After you select the location of the configuration and firmware files the Upgrade will immediately start Page 35 of 40 User Manual To reset to factory default 1 Connect the HomePlug AV AV2 to the computer where you are using HomePlug AV Utility 2 Launch the HomePlug AV Utility 3 Click Factory Default Note You can also perform a reset to the factory default when you pres
26. utomatically generated to enable them to communicate with each other Note New HomePlug AV2 can already communicate with each other once out of the box and plugged However if you intend to create a new Private Network Name using Simple Connect for both devices you need to reset their Private Network Names to a random key before proceeding To create a Secured HomePlug AV2 network using Simple Connect Step Plug your HomePlug AV2s side by side where you can easily observe the LED behavior Upon connection the Ethernet LEDs will blink simulfaneously and then the Power LED and Powerline Activity LED lights on steadily Press the Simple Connect button of HomePlug AV2 X for 10 seconds Powerline Activity LED will turn OFF Power LED will Turn OFF and ON indicating that the Private Network Name has been randomized HomePlug X HomePlug Y ll snie I ll sie I Se d 2e uae ll A The Io ll Ese Ee Page 15 of 40 User Manual step 2 Press the Simple Connect button for 2 seconds on HomePlug Y After you release the button the Power LED will blink If the Power LED did not blink press Simple Connect again for two seconds MA j HomePlug Y HomePlug X i So Step 3 Press Simple Connect for two seconds on HomePlug X After you release the button the Power LED will blink If the Power LED did not blink press Simple Connect again for two seconds Pairing betwee
27. ws you to reset the HomePlug AV2 s Private Network Name to a random key When a HomePlug AV2 is reset to a random key it will not be able to communicate with any other device Note Resetting the Private Network Name is different from resetting the device to its factory default settings If you intend to reset the device to its factory default settings press RESET on the device for 3 seconds To reset the Private Network Name using Simple Connect Step On HomePlug X Press the Simple Connect button for 10 seconds Power Step 2 On the second adapter HomePlug Y oress the Simple Connect button for 2 LED and Ethernet LED will turn OFF and seconds turn ON Ethernet is connected The Powerline Activity LED will switch OFF on both units vy ey es p HomePlug X HomePlug Y ll suse IF ll suse UI o Ua Are aa aig Press for 10 seconds Press for 2 seconds Step 3 F 2 Press for 2 seconds AS Joa i s MAA mort Link E 1200 Mbp Press the Simple Connect button of HomePlug X again for two 2 seconds The Power LED will blink to indicate that the button is pressed Page 14 of 40 User Manual Creating a Secured HomePlug AV2 Network To create a HomePlug AV2 network you need at least two HomePlug AV2 devices using random Private Network Names When you press Simple Connect for 10 seconds on both devices a common Private Network Name will be a

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