Planet Technology 85M User's Manual
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1. 85M Powerline Ethernet Bridge PL 201 UK US User Manual Copyright Copyright C 2005 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 PLANET PLANET assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be containe2. Enter Password Add Scan Close The 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 Note If there are units in the home network but nothing displays in this Network scan try to unplug all devices and plug them back Only do this 13 with the units that you do not view in the network screen you dont have to do this with all units lf 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 that 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 Setting Up Security on a Local Powerline device Powerline Utility Main 9 Privacy Diagnostics About Use this screen to create a Private Network that provides you with estra security Priv
3. Isolates this computer from others eft Local Device Uny OF ALL devices whose Password has been entered They communicate together but are isolated from devices with Cet 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 15 Set Device Password Device Device 2 O0 30 4F 08 E 9 00 Password The Password typically appears as a number and letter code in groups of four separated by dashes or not fie KY GH26 BAIE LAS4 or 00200056 4201 234 Ibis found on the device or packaging Cancel Powerline Utility Main Privacy Diagnostics About Local Device s on your computer Device Type MAC Address Connected on High Speed 00 30 4F 52 01 46 2 High Speed 00 30 4F 52 01 46 1 Powerline Devices detected Network Type Public Autoscan On ate Mbps MAC Address aes Device 2 TTAL UBPR QSU
4. electronic equipment should understand the meaning of the crossed out wheeled bin symbol Do not dispose of WEEE as unsorted municipal waste and have Mmm 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 85M Powerline Ethernet Bridge Model PL 201 UK US Part No 2081 AE01 10 000 Table of Content Chapter 1 IMtrOGuCuron saisan 5 OVOP OWN ooreen E E E S NNN 5 REEE ET en A A E AE 5 OS CHG O1 EITA E E T T E TEE E EEE EEE EE E E 5 Package COMENS sieainenidna a e a i eiA 6 System REQUIFEMENUS sanee e hong ace eee eeeteeaaee 6 FUN Seat cg hcg tc ate atte aha eee anes estan ees eee tet eden seas 6 Led BENNU memememre een Neet a otter Oi en ee iene on ae ee ee eee 7 Wire Diagram ssa dcaudaaedeatdanncaut gaze E ER 7 Chapter 2 INnStallation ni a 8 OW CTV OW erT ETE 8 Running the InstallShield WIZard cccccccsseecceeeeceeeeceeeceeeceuseceusesseeesseeeas 8 Chapter 3 ContiQuratl On wcsciciccasctcvecscessendceeceensseecvevedersvanddtaceensetebareubieviuabiieects 12 COW OVS WW esses E cnc pasate ate 12 Diagnose Powerline Network ccccccsccceeeceeeeseeeceeeeeeeeseeeeueeseeesseeseeeaeeenes 12 Part 1 Diagnose a local Powerlin
5. P AJNY Excellent oo 00 O00 30 4F 08 E 3 00 Rename Enter Password Add Scan Note The DEK is unique for EACH Powerline device To use this you will need to input the DEK for each unit 16
6. ate Metwork Name OF 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 Set Local Device Onl Isolates this computer from others ef Local Device Uny OF ALL devices whose Password has been entered They communicate together but are isolated from devices with Cet 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 56 bit data encryption standard DES Note 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 HomePlug 14 Setting Up Security on a Network Powerline device Powerline Utility Main 9 Privacy Diagnostics About Use this screen to create a Private Network that provides you with extra security Private Network Name OR Use Default Public Network Do not share the network name with others you do not wank 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 Se eee
7. cost effective easy to install and do not require any new wired Features Direct attached to power outlets HomePlug Powerline Specification 1 0 Turbo compliant Connect 10 100 Ethernet network to Powerline network Up to 85Mbps data rate on the powerline Up to 200 meters between powerline nodes 56 bits DES link Encryption for security and reliability Throughout the whole house just use your power circuit to access the Internet or PC network Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing for high data reliability in noisy media conditions O 4 Specification PL 201 UK US Standard HomePlug Powerline Specification 1 0 Turbo compliant IEEE802 3 10 Base T IEEE802 3u 100 Base TX Powerline 4 3Mhz to 20 9Mhz Frequency Band US a mm US 120 10 90 non condensing Package Contents PL 201 x 1 CD ROM x 1 user s manual utility RJ 45 Ethernet cable x 1 Quick installation Guide x 1 System Requirements At least 2 Powerline devices Available Ethernet port each computer or network Available empty power outlet Standard home power line wiring CD ROM utility Panel 85M Powerline Ethernet LED definition Description Steady on indicate the powerline device connect to the power outlet Steady on indicates the RJ 45 port has correctly connected to the network card of your PC or the Ethernet network _ Wire Diagram cD PRT 30aW lee BER HoE Bii yer feran Ftherra
8. cted together Diagnose Powerline network Part 1 Diagnose a Local Powerline device Double click the Powerline Utility icon on your desktop and utility screen will show up as below Powerline Utility Main Privacy Diagnostics About Local Device s on your computer Device Type MAC Address Connected on High Speed 00 30 4F 52 01 46 a see High Speed 00 30 4F 52 01 46 0 Powerline Devices detected Network Type Public Scanning Rate Mbps MAC Address Rename Enter Password Add Scan 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 12 Note 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 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 Part 2 Diagnose a Network Powerline device Powerline Utility Main Privacy Diagnostics About Local Deyice s on your computer Device Type MAC Address Connected on High Speed 00 30 4F 52 01 46 Ga High Speed 00 30 4F 52 01 46 1 Powerline Devices detected Network Type Public Scanning Fate Mbps MAC Address Tha Device 2 Excellent oo 00 OO 30 4F 08 E 9 00 Aename
9. d Use Chapter 2 Installation Overview The installation of 85M Ethernet Bridge 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 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 Windows OS Configuration Utility Setup 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 i Powerline Bridge 85 InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Powerline Ethernet Powerline Bridge 85 The InstallShield R Wizard will install Powerline Bridge 85 on vour computer To continue click Next WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Please click on Next to continue the installation i Powerline Bridge 85 Instal
10. d in this Users 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 B 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 hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment end users of electrical and
11. e G VICE cccececcececceeeeceeeeeeeseeeeseeeeseees 12 Part 2 Diagnose a Network Powerline device ccscseceeceeeeeseeeeceeeeeseeneeaes 13 Setting up Security on a Local Powerline AeVICE ccccccccsseeeeeeeeeeeeteeeees 14 Setting up Security on a Network Powerline device ccccecceeeeeeeeeteeeeees 15 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview Thank you for purchasing PLANET 85M 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 201 is a Powerline to Ethernet Bridge with a RJ 45 Ethernet interface which directly connecting to your computers network card With multiple outlets in almost every room PL 201 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 just simply by plugging the PL 201 into the wall anywhere in the house or office The 56 bits DES data encryption improves the security and reliability to protect the data leaked by someone else and you will not need to worry about the data will be leaked up to 85 Mbps data rate can provide you the higher speed in data transferring This product is
12. exit the wizard Current Settings Setup Type Destination Folder C Program Files Powerline Management User Information Name 92D02 012 Company This section allows a user to go Back or Install the utility In case if the user wishes to change the previous options then go ahead click on Back to change the settings If not continue and click the Install button i Powerline Bridge 85 InstallShield Wizard Installing Powerline Bridge 85 Powerline Ethernet The program features you selected are being installed Please wait while the InstallShield Wizard installs Powerline Bridge 65 This may bake several minutes Status Cancel 10 This screen shows the progress of the installation o Powerline Ethernet Utilities Connect Hardware Powerline Ethernet To complete the installation of your Powerline Ethernet enabled device plug it into an Ethernet port on your PC now Press the OK button below when finished This screen shows that the installation was completed successfully Click on Finish to exit the wizard 11 Chapter 3 Configuration Overview The PL 201 uses 56 bit DES encryption to block outside access The key 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 conne
13. lShield Wizard Customer Information Powerline Ethernet Please enter your information User Name Organization aa Install this application For Anyone who uses this computer fall users O Only For me 792D02 012 On this screen you will be asked to input the User Name and Organization It is not crucial to the device itself so enter it as desired The Install this application for will work under the circumstances which multiple logins are applied For example If the user wishes only he she can use the utility with that particular account then bubble in Only for me For those without multiple accounts or wishes to allow all users to access the utility choose Anyone who uses this computer all users When finished click the Next button to continue i Powerline Bridge 85 InstallShield Wizard Destination Folder Powerline Ethernet Click Mext to install bo this Folder or click Change to install to a different Folder Install Powerline Bridge 85 to C Program Files Powerline Management This section allows you to change the default directory where the program is installed If you don t want to change it click on Next to continue the installation i Powerline Bridge 85 InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the Program Powerline Ethernet The wizard is ready to begin installation TF you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to
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