Actiontec WPB3000 User Manual

WPB3000
Powerline Wireless Network
Extender
User Manual
V1.0
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Contents
1 Safety Precautions.............................................................................................1
2 Overview............................................................................................................2
2.1 Product Introduction ..............................................................................2
2.2 Packing List...........................................................................................2
3 Hardware Description and Device Connection ..................................................3
3.1 LED Status Description and Pushbutton Description............................3
3.2 Interface and Switch Description...........................................................6
3.3 Hardware Installation.............................................................................6
3.3.1 System Requirements......................................................................6
3.3.2 Before You Begin .............................................................................6
3.3.3 Connecting the Device.....................................................................7
3.4 Operation Range...................................................................................8
3.5 Improving the Transmission Performance of Network...........................8
4 Configuring the LAN PC.....................................................................................9
5 Web Configuration ...........................................................................................14
5.1 Logging In to the Powerline Wireless Network Extender ....................14
5.2 Using WPS clone to sync WPB3000...................................................15
5.3 Setup...................................................................................................16
5.3.1 Wireless Setup...............................................................................16
5.3.2 LAN Setup......................................................................................26
5.3.3 Logout............................................................................................27
5.4 Advanced Settings...............................................................................27
5.4.1 Advanced Wireless........................................................................28
5.4.2 PLC Setting....................................................................................33
5.4.3 Logout............................................................................................35
5.5 Maintenance........................................................................................36
5.5.1 Device Management......................................................................36
5.5.2 Backup and Restoration.................................................................37
5.5.3 Firmware Update............................................................................38
5.5.4 Configuration Update.....................................................................39
5.5.5 Logout............................................................................................40
5.6 Status...................................................................................................40
5.6.1 Device Information.........................................................................40
5.6.2 LAN Client......................................................................................41
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5.6.3 Logout............................................................................................42
5.7 Help.....................................................................................................43
6 Using the Security Pushbutton.........................................................................44
6.1 Forming a HomePlug AV Logical Network...........................................44
6.2 Joining an AVLN Network....................................................................45
6.3 Leaving an AVLN Network ..................................................................46
Appendix A Troubleshooting........................................................................48
Appendix B Specifications............................................................................50
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About the User Manual
This user manual mainly describes how to install and configure the WPB3000 Powerline Wireless Network Extender. Our company reserves the right to modify this manual for product upgrade or other causes without notifying users in advance. This user manual is only for reference.
Organization
This user manual is organized as follows:
Chapter Description
Chapter 1 Safety Precautions Chapter 2 Overview Provide a general overview of the WPB3000
Chapter 3 Hardware Description and Device Connection Chapter 4 Configuring the LAN PC Chapter 5 Web Configuration
Chapter 6 Using the Security Pushbutton
Provide safety precaution information.
Powerline Wireless Network Extender and the packing list. Mainly describe the hardware of the Powerline Wireless Network Extender and the procedure for connecting the wireless router. Describe how to configure your PC and wireless connection. Describe how to log in to the Powerline Wireless Network Extender and configure the parameters in the Web pages. Describe how to add a device to an existing network or remove a device from an existing network by the Security pushbutton.
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Features
PLC Features
Power voltage range is 100 to 240 V AC 50/60Hz. Support the HomePlug AV protocol and the IEEE1901 protocol. PLC physical link rate is up to 500Mbps. Support the following modulation schemes: OFDM QAM
4096/1024/256/64/16/8, QPSK, BPSK, and ROBO.
Support 128-bit AES link encryption and user NMK authentication, for
providing secure power line communication.
Support windowed OFDM with noise mitigation based on patented line
synchronization technique, for improving data integrity in noisy conditions.
Support channel self-adaptation and channel estimation for maximizing
real-time throughput.
Support priority-based CSMA/CA channel access scheme for maximizing
efficiency and throughput.
Support four-level QoS. Support ToS and CoS packet classifications. Support IGMP multicast management session.
Wireless Features
Support IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u,
IEEE802.11i and IEEE802.11e.
Support 2T2R mode. Transmission data rate is up to 300Mbps. Support WEP and WPA for secure data transmission. Support version upgrade through Web page. Support restoring factory default settings. Support the following wireless security modes: WEP, WPA-PSK,
WPA2-PSK, and WPA/WPA2-PSK
Support system status display. Support WPS & WPS Clone function.
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1 Safety Precautions
This device is intended for connection to the AC power line. Before using this product, please read the following precautions:
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a dry cloth for
cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Do not put this product near water. Do not put this product near a radiator or heat source. 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.
Unplug the device from the wall outlet and refer the product to qualified
service personnel for the following conditions:
- If liquid has been spilled into the product
- If the product has been exposed to rain or water
- If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed
- If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance
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2 Overview
2.1 Product Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the WPB3000 Powerline Wireless Network Extender. The WPB3000 Powerline Wireless Network Extender is compatible with the HomePlug AV, IEEE1901 and 802.11b/g/n protocols. It supports CCK and OFDM modulation schemes. Its PLC physical link rate is up to 500Mbps, and its wireless physical rate is up to 300Mbps in the 802.11n mode. The WPB3000 Powerline Wireless Network Extender supports 128-bit AES link encryption of power line communication and wireless security modes including WEP , WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA/WPA2-PSK, which provide secure and reliable communication for users.
2.2 Packing List
Please check whether your packing list includes the following items:
1 x WPB3000 Powerline Wireless Network Extender 1 x RJ45 network cable
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3 Hardware Description and Device Connection
3.1 LED Status Description and Pushbutton Description
There are 5 LED indicators on the front panel of the Powerline Wireless Network Extender. By observing their status, you can check whether the device runs normally.
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The following table describes the status of LED indicators on the front panel:
LED
Indicator
Power
Color Description
Solid green
Green Off
System runs normally. System is in the process of password synchronization.
Device is powered off or system is down.
Off Ethernetcablenotconnected
Ethernet 1
Flashing green
Packetsarereceivedortransmitted
fast On Ethernetcableisconnected Off Ethernetcablenotconnected
Ethernet 2
Flashing green
Packetsarereceivedortransmitted
fast On Ethernetcableisconnected Off Unabletojoinpowerlinenetwork
Link
Solid green Solid Orange Solid Red Flashing
Powerlinenetwork rate is greater than40mbps Powerlinenetworkrateisbetween5 and40mbps Powerlinenetworkrateislessthan5 mbps
Packetsarereceivedortransmitted [color] fast
Wireless
Off Wirelessdisabled On Wirelessenabled Flashing
WPSconfigsyncinprocess orange slowly Flashing
WPSconfigsyncsuccess orange
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fast Solid
WPSconfigsyncfail red Flashing
WPSclientpairinginprocess green slowly Flashing
WPSclientpairingsuccess green fast Solid
WPSclientpairingfail red Off Wirelessdisabled On Wirelessenabled
The following table describes pushbuttons on the front panel:
Button Description
It is used to set the status of the device members. Press and hold the Security pushbutton for more than 10
seconds to exit the current network and generate a random
Security
Reset
WPS
password of network member.
Press and hold the Security pushbutton for less than 3
seconds, and then the Powerline Wireless Network Extender becomes a member of the existing AVLN.
Press the Reset pushbutton for more than 3 seconds and then release it. System restores the factory default settings.
It has the following functions: Press the WPS pushbutton for less than 3 seconds to enable
the negotiation of PBC mode.The WPS client pairing must start even if the WPS button is pressed for less than 1 seconds.
Press the WPS pushbutton for 8 seconds to start configure
WPS Clone function.
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3.2 Interface and Switch Description
The following table describes interfaces and switch on the Powerline Wireless Network Extender:
Interface Description
Ethernet 1
Ethernet 2 OFF ON Turn on or turn off the device.
RJ45 LAN interface, for connecting a hub, switch, or computer on a LAN. RJ45 LAN interface, for connecting a hub, switch, or computer on a LAN.
3.3 Hardware Installation
3.3.1 System Requirements
Before installing the device, please ensure that the following items are ready:
At least one Ethernet RJ45 cable (10Base-T/100Base-T) One WPB3000 Powerline Wireless Network Extender One PLC device for PLC communication A PC that is installed with the TCP/IP protocol and can access the Internet.
3.3.2 Before You Begin
Before you install the device, please pay attention to the following items:
When the device is connected to a computer, hub, router, or switch, the Ethernet
cable should be shorter than 100 meters.
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Place this device on a stable surface or support. Do not put this device on the
ground.
Keep the device clean. Keep away the device from direct sunshine. Avoid any
metal in the device.
Place the device in the center of the placement area, and try to optimize the
wireless coverage.
3.3.3 Connecting the Device
To connect the device, do as follows:
Step 1 Connect one end of the RJ45 cable to the LAN interface of the Powerline
Wireless Network Extender.
Step 2 Connect the other end of the RJ45 cable to your PC. Step 3 Insert the power plug of the device into the wall socket directly.
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3.4 Operation Range
The operation range of the Powerline Wireless Network Extender depends on the actual environment. The path and effect of signal transmission may vary with the deployment in a house or an office. In theory, the maximum PLC transmission distance can reach 300 meters. But for the practical application, the PLC transmission distance may vary due to the number of PLC devices connected to the power line network. For wireless transmission, straight transmission distance in the open air for some devices can reach 300 meters and indoor transmission distance can reach 100 meters.
3.5 Improving the Transmission Performance of Network
In order to improve the transmission performance of network, it is recommended that you insert the power plug of the device into the wall socket directly. Do not use the patch board.
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4 Configuring the LAN PC
When the adapter is not connected with the uplink router, the LAN IP address of the Powerline Wireless Network Extender is 192.168.10.1 and the subnet mask is
255.255.255.0 by default. Please setting as following steps:
Note:
The configuration steps and figures on Windows XP are depicted as an example. The configuration proce ss may vary depending on operation system of your PC.
To manually set the network adapter on Windows XP system, do as follows:
Step 1 Right-click the icon of My Network Places and choose Properties from
the menu. The Network Connections window appears.
Step 2 Right-click the network adapter icon and choose Properties from the
menu. The Local Area Connections Properties window appears.
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Note:
If multiple network cards are installed on your PC, a window other than the
Local Area Connections Properties window may appears.
Step 3 DoubleclickInternetProtocol(TCP/I P)andtheInternetProtocol(TCP/IP)
Propertieswindowappears.
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Step 4 Select Use the following IP address and enter the IP address of the
network adapter. Set the IP address to 192.168. 10.X (‘X’ is a number in the range of 2 to 254) and set the subnet mask to 255.255.255.0. Configure the default gateway and IP addresses of the DNS servers according to your actual network, or leave them blank. After setting the parameters, click OK.
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Step 5 Ping the default IP address of the Powerline Wireless Network Extender,
to check whether the current connection between your PC and the Powerline Wireless Network Extender is normal. Choose Start > Run from the desktop and enter ping 192.168.10.1. See the following figure:
Note:
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192.168.10.1 in the ping command is the default IP address of the LAN interface. If the IP address changes, enter the current IP address instead.
Step 6 If your PC can ping through the default IP address of the Powerline
Wireless Network Extender, the following page appears, indicating that the connection between your PC and the Powerline Wireless Network Extender is normal:
Note When the adapter is connected with the uplink router and DHCP server open in uplink router, please set automatically get the IP in the PC in LAN side.
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5 Web Configuration
This chapter describes how to log in to the Powerline Wireless Network Extender as a super user and how to configure the parameters in the Web pages.
5.1 Logging In to the Powerline Wireless Network Extender
If you log in to the Powerline Wireless Network Extender for the first time, do as follows:
Step 1 OpentheIEbrowser,andenterhttp://192.168.10.1
intheaddressbar.
Note: WhentheadapterisconnectedwiththeuplinkrouterandDHCPserveropeninuplinkrouter, pleaseuse“http://myextender”
Step 2 Intheloginpage,entertheusernameandpassword.
Note:
Both the default user name and password of super user are admin.
Step 3 ClickLogin,andthefollowingpageappears.
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Note:
The LAN user is allowed to access the Powerline Wireless Network Extender by user names and passwords (admin/admin).
5.2 Using WPS clone to sync WPB3000
If you want to sync WPB3000 wireless configuration parameter from uplink Router, you can consider WPS clone function. Steps as followed:
Step 1 Press“WPS”buttonover10s,until“Wireless”LEDblinkwithREDcolor.Ifthe
devicehassuccessfullyclonedthewirelessconfigurationparameterfrom
Router,thenthe“Wireless”LEDwillblinkwithorangecolor.
Ifthesynchronizationfailed,the“Wireless”LEDwillblinkwithREDcolorwithhigh
frequency.Then
websiteasbelow:
Step 1 OpentheIEbrowser,andenterhttp://192.168.10.1
Step 2 Inthefollowingpage,youcansetwir elessconfigurationparameterofthe
youcansetthesamewirelessconfigurationparameterasRouterinthe
intheaddressbar.
Note:WhentheWPB3000isconnectedwiththeuplinkrouterandDHCPserver openinuplinkrouter,pleaseuse“http://myextender”
Router(eg,SSID,securitymode,password),andthenclick“Apply”.
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5.3 Setup
5.3.1 Wireless Setup
Choose SETUP > Wireless Setup, and the following page appears.
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5.3.1.1 Wireless Basic Settings
Choose Wirelss Setup > Wireless Basic on the left pane or click Wireless Basic in the WIRELESS SETUP page to display the following page.
In this page, you can configure the basic wireless parameters. The following table describes parameters in this page:
Field Description
Enable Wireless Interface
Wireless Network Name (SSID)
Visibility Status
Enable or disable the wireless interface. The wireless network name (SSID) can contain up to 32
characters and can be letters, numerals, underlines, and any combinations of them. The SSID is case-sensitive. If Visible is selected, the Powerline Wireless Network
Extender broadcasts its SSID on the wireless network.
If Invisible is selected, the Powerline Wireless Network
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Field Description
Extender does not broadcast its SSID on the wireless network.
Country Select the country where you are from the drop-down list.
Select the appropriate wireless mode. The default is Mixed
802.11b/g/n.
802.11b only: The maximum rate is 11Mbps.
802.11g only: The maximum rate is 54Mbps.
802.11n only: For 20M bandwidth, the maximum rate is
130Mbps (150Mbps for short preamble); for 40M Upper
802.11 Mode
(+) or 40M Lower (-) bandwidth, the maximum rate is 270Mbps (300Mbps for short preamble).
Mixed 802.11b/g: It is compatible with 802.11b and
802.11g.
Mixed 802.11n/g: It is compatible with 802.11n and
802.11g.
Mixed 802.11b/g/n: It is compatible with 802.11b,
802.11n, and 802.11g. Only in the 802.11 mode that is compatible with 802.11n, can you set the band width. For 20M bandwidth, the maximum
Band Width
rate is 130Mbps (150Mbps for short preamble); for 40M Upper (+) or 40M Lower (-) bandwidth, the maximum rate is 270Mbps (300Mbps for short preamble). Select the working channel of the wireless network. The
Wireless Channel
default is Auto Scan, which indicates that the Powerline Wireless Network Extender automatically searches for the best channel among the available channels.
In this page, you can also configure the wireless security parameters. Wireless security settings are very important in protecting the wireless base stations on your network and wireless communication between your router and wireless network. The Powerline Wireless Network Extender provides 5 types of wireless security modes, which contain None, WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and
WPA/WPA2-PSK.
(1) None
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Select None from the drop-down list of wireless security mode to display the following page.
None means data encryption is not adopted and the network is not secure. Any station can access the network. This option is not recommended.
(2) WEP
Select WEP from the drop-down list of wireless security mode to display the following page.
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The following table describes parameters related to the WEP mode:
Field Description
WEP Key Length
Default Tx Key
Select the encryption length of WEP key. You can select 64 bit or 128 bit. Select one from the four keys as the default key of the wireless network. When the key format is 64 bit, you need to enter 5
WEP Key Format
ASCII characters or 10 hexadecimal digits.
When the key format is 128 bit, you need to enter 13
ASCII characters or 26 hexadecimal digits.
WEP Key 1/2/3/4 Set 64-bit or 128-bit key according to the key format. Authentication
Select the proper authentication mode. You can select Open or Share Key.
(3) WPA-PSK
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Select WPA-PSK from the drop-down list of wireless security mode to display the following page.
The following table describes parameters related to the WPA mode:
Field Description
WPA Mode Only WPA-Personal is available. Encryption Mode Only TKIP is available. Group Key Update Interval
Set the update interval of group key. Set the pre-shared key. The Powerline Wireless Network
Pre-shared Key
Extender uses this key to authenticate the identity of workstation.
(4) WPA2-PSK
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Select WPA2-PSK from the drop - do wn list of wireless security mode to displa y the following page.
The following table describes parameters related to the WPA2 mode:
Field Description
WPA Mode Only WPA2-Personal is available. Encryption Mode Only AES is available. Group Key Update Interval
Set the update interval of group key. Set the pre-shared key. The Powerline Wireless Network
Pre-shared Key
Extender uses this key to authenticate the identity of workstation.
(5) WPA/WPA2-PSK
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Select WPA/WPA2-PSK from the drop-down list of wireless security mode to display the following page.
The following table describes parameters related to the WPA/WPA2 Mixed mode:
Field Description
WPA Mode Only WPA/WPA2 Mixed-Personal is available. Encryption Mode Group Key
Update Interval
Y ou can only select Both. Both indicates that it is comp atible with TKIP or AES.
Set the update interval of group key. Set the pre-shared key. The Powerline Wireless Network
Pre-shared Key
Extender uses this key to authenticate the identity of workstation.
After setting the parameters, click Apply to save the settings.
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5.3.1.2 WPS Settings
WPS refers to Wi-Fi Protected Setup. You can use the WPS setup function to add a wireless client to a network, without setting some specific parameters, such as SSID, security mode, and password. To use this function, a wireless client must support WPS. If the wireless client does not support WPS, you must manually configure the wireless settings of wireless client, and ensure that its SSID and other wireless security settings are the same as that of the Powerline Wireless Network Extender. Choose Wirelss Setup > WPS on the left pane or click WPS in the WIRELESS SETUP page to display the following page.
The following table describes parameters in this page:
Field Description
Wireless SSID Select a wireless SSID from the drop-down list. WPA Mode Display current WPA mode. Enabled WPS Enable or disable WPS.
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Field Description
Click the PBC button in this page, and then click the PBC button in the configuration utility page of
Push Button
Input Station PIN WPS Session Status Display current WPS connection status.
Caution:
If you want to use WPS, you must select the WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or WPA/WPA2-PSK mode and the SSID must be broadcasted.
WPS modes contain PBC mode and PIN mode.
wireless network card or press the WPS pushbutton on the wireless network card within 2 minutes to finish WPS configuration. Enter the PIN code that is generated randomly by the configuration utility of wireless card.
PBC Mode
Click the PBC button in the WPS page or press the WPS button on the Powerline Wireless Network Extender to start WPS connection.
Press the WPS button on the network card or click the PBC button in the configuration utility page of network card within two minutes to start WPS connection. After WPS connection is established, the following page appears. The client can now visit the LAN.
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PIN Mode
Enter the PIN of the network card in the WPS page (refer to the client of the network card), and then click PIN to start WPS connection. The following page appears:
Click the PIN button in the configuration utility page of network card within two minutes to start WPS connection. After WPS connection is established, the following page appears. The client can now visit the LAN.
5.3.2 LAN Setup
Choose SETUP > LAN Setup, and the following page appears.
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In this page, you can configure the LAN settings of the Powerline Wireless Network Extender. You can modify the IP address of the LAN interface according to the actual network environment. The default IP address is 192.168.10.1. Please note that this is an optional operation. Usually, you need not to modify the default settings in this page. The following table describes parameters in this page:
Field Description
Set the IP address that a LAN user uses to access the
Router IP Address
After setting the parameters, click Apply to save the settings.
router. The default IP is 192.168.10.1. You can change it if necessary.
5.3.3 Logout
Choose SETUP > Logout to log out of the Web configuration page.
5.4 Advanced Settings
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5.4.1 Advanced W i reless
Usually, it is not recommended to modif y the default settings of advanced wireless configuration page. The default settings can provide the optimal wireless performance. Improper modifications may influence the wireless performance. Choose ADVANCED > Advanced Wireless, and the following page appears.
5.4.1.1 Advanced Wireless Settings
Choose Advanced Wireless > Advanced on the left pane or click Advanced in the ADVANCED WIRELESS page to display the following page.
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he following table describes parameters in this page:
Field Description
Transmission Rate
Transmit Power
Set the proper transmission rate. Select the proper transmission power from the drop-down
list. You can select 100%, 80%, 60%, 40%, or 20%. Beacon period indicates the frequency of the Powerline Wireless Network Extender that sends the Beacon frame.
Beacon Period
By default, the Powerline Wireless Network Extender sends the beacon frame every other 100 ms. The range is 20~1024. Set the CTS/RTS threshold. If the length of a packet is greater than the value, the router sends an RTS frame to
RTS Threshold
the destination station for negotiation. After receiving the RTS frame, the wireless station responds with a Clear to Send (CTS) frame to the router, indicating that they can communicate with each other. The default value is 2346. Set the threshold of fragmentation length. If the length of
a packet is greater than the value, the packet is Fragmentation Threshold
automatically fragmented into several packets. Because
too many packets lead to low performance of the wireless
network, the value of fragmentation length cannot be too
small. The default value is 2346.
DTIM interval indicates the frequency for sending the DTIM Interval
wireless packets. The range is 1~255 and the default
value is 10.
Set the preamble type. The default is short preamble.
A preamble defines the length of the CRC correction Preamble Type
block that is used for the communication between your
router and wireless clients. Shorter preamble should
apply to a network with intense traffic.
On indicates that the wireless clients connecting to AP Isolation
different SSIDs cannot communicate with each other.
Off indicates that the wireless clients connecting to
different SSIDs can communicate with each other.
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Field Description
Enable SSID1~4 Enable or disable the wireless function.
Set the network name. The SSID can contain up to 32 SSID1~4
Visibility Status
User Isolation
Disable WMM Advertise
After setting the parameters, click Apply to save the settings.
characters and can be letters, numerals, underlines, and
any combinations of them. The SSID is case-sensitive.
If Visible is selected, the Powerline Wireless
Network Extender broadcasts its SSID on the wireless network, and the clients can scan the SSID.
If Invisible is selected, the Powerline Wireless
Network Extender does not broadcast its SSID on the wireless network and the clients cannot scan the SSID.
On indicates that the computers wirelessly connecting to
the same SSID cannot communicate with each other.
Off indicates that the computers wirelessly connecting to
the same SSID can communicate with each other. This function is not available. If this function is disabled, the wireless PLC router adopts WMM to mark priority and to arrange the order of Wi-Fi network queues.
Caution:
The settings in this page only apply to professional users who have deeper understanding in the wireless LAN. If you are not aware of the impact caused by the modification, please do not modify the settings in this page.
5.4.1.2 Advanced Security
Choose Advanced Wireless > Advanced Security on the left pane or click Advanced Security in the ADVANCED WIRELESS page to display the following
page.
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For the parameters in this page, refer to 错误!未找到引用源。 错误!未找到引用 源。.
5.4.1.3 Access Control
Choose Advanc ed Wireless > Access Control on the left pane or click Access Control in the ADVANCED WIRELESS page to display the following page.
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In this page, you can configure the access control settings of the wireless LAN interface. Click Add to display the following page.
The following table describes parameters in this page:
Field Description
Wireless SSID Access control
Mode MAC Comment Enter the comment about the filtering rule.
After setting the parameters, click Apply to save the settings. Advanced Network
Select a port name of wireless SSID from the drop-down list.
You can select Disable, Allow, or Deny. Enter the MAC address that needs to be filtered in the
WLAN.
5.4.2 PLC Setting
Choose ADVANCED > PLC Setting, and the following page appears.
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In this page, you can configure the parameters of PLC settings.
Local Device Configuration
The local device configuration allows you to configure the local network password, and to view the information of the local device such as local device MAC, and firmware version.
Remote Device Configuration
The Remote Device Configuration allows you to view the configuration information of the remote PLC devices and to set the network passwords of the remote devices. You can search current remote PLC devices by clicking the Scan button. Select Enable from the drop-down list of Change Remote NetworkPwd to display the following page.
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You can set the passwords of remote PLC devices according to their MAC addresses and DEKs (Device Equipment Key). The following table describes parameters in this page:
Field Description
Device Name Enter the device names of the remote devices. Remote MAC Enter the MAC addresses of the remote devices.
Password (DEK) Remote
NetworkPwd
When you set the parameters of the remote devices, you need to enter this password for authentication.
Set the network passwords for the remote PLC devices.
Note:
You can set up to 8 network passwords for the remote PLC devices.
You can access the Internet by network password sy nchr onization. But network passwords of the two devices for password synchronization must be the same, and either of the PLC devices must be connected to the Internet.
After setting the parameters, click Apply to save the settings.
5.4.3 Logout
Choose ADVANCED > Logout to log out of the Web configuration page.
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5.5 Maintenance
5.5.1 Device Management
Choose MAINTENANCE > Device Management, and the following page appears.
In this page, you can modify the password for logging in to the Powerline Wireless Network Extender, set Web idle timeout, and enable or disable the WAN connection service.
Account Password
In order to ensure the network security, it is recommended you change the default login password. Please remember the new password if you change the default password. You may write it down and keep it well for future use. If you forget the login password, you need to restore the factory default settings of the Powerline Wireless Network Extender. After the default settings are restored, the PLC router will lose the new settings that you configure.
Note:
For the sake of network security, it is strongly recommended to change the password of admin. If you forget the login password, please restore the factory default settings of the Powerline Wireless Network Extender. The default user name and password of the super user are admin.
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Web Idle Time Out Settings
Web idle timeout setting is used to set the time for system automatically exiting the Web configuration page. The range is 5~30 minutes. After setting the parameters, click Apply to save the settings.
5.5.2 Backup and Restoration
Choose MAINTENANCE > Backup and Restore, and the following page appears.
In this page, you can reboot the router, backup the configuration file, and restore the factory default settings of the router.
Reboot
Click Reboot to reboot the router.
Backup Settings
Click Backup Setting and select the path to save the configuration file of the router to your local PC.
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Restore Default Settings
Click Restore to restore the factory default settings of the router. You may also press the Reset pushbutton on the front panel for 3 seconds to restore the factory default settings of the router.
Caution:
When operating in this page, do not press the Reset pushbutton.
5.5.3 Firmware Update
Choose MAINTENANCE > Firmware Update, and the following page appears.
In this page, you can update the firmware version of the Powerline Wireless Network Extender. You may obtain the firmware from the local server. The following table describes parameters in this page:
Field Description
Select File Click Browse… to navigate to the latest firmware.
If you check Clear Config, the PLC router restores to
Clear Config
the default settings after upgrade. Otherwise, the PLC router keeps the current settings.
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Click Apply, and then system begins to upgrade firmware. After upgrade reboots.
To avoid losing previous configuration of the router, save the configuration before upgrade. During upgrade, do not power off the Powerline Wireless Network Extender or press the Reset pushbutton. The default upgrade mode is Local, and it supports only the firmware w ith the format ‘.img’.
completes, the Powerline Wireless Network Extender automatically
Caution:
5.5.4 Configuration Update
Choose MAINTENANCE > Configuration Update, and the following page appears.
In this page, you can update the configuration file of the Powerline Wireless Network Extender. You may obtain the configuration file from the local server. The following table describes parameters in this page:
Field Description
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Field Description
Select File
Click Apply, and then system begins to upgrade configuration file. After upgrade completes, the Powerline Wireless Network Extender automatically reboots.
Caution:
During upgrade, do not power off the router or press the Reset pushbutton.
The Powerline Wireless Network Extender supports only the firmware with the format ‘.xml’.
Click Browse… to navigate to the latest configuration file.
5.5.5 Logout
Choose MAINTENANCE > Logout to log out of the Web configuration page.
5.6 Status
5.6.1 Device Information
Choose STATUS > Device Info, and the following page appears.
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In this page, you can view basic information of the Powerline Wireless Network Extender, such as the information of system and LAN port, wireless LAN information. Click Refresh to refresh the information in this page.
5.6.2 LAN Client
Choose STATUS > LAN Clients, and the following page appears.
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In this page, you can view the status information of wireless clients, Ethernet clients.
Click Refresh to refresh the information in this page.
5.6.3 Logout
Choose STATUS > Logout to log out of the Web configuration page.
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5.7 Help
Viewing the help information can help you know more about each configuration page of the Powerline Wireless Network Extender. Choose HELP, and the following page appears.
In this page, you can click the menu that you are interested in to view the detailed information.
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6 Using the Security Pushbutton
This chapter describes how to add new devices to, or remove old devices from a HomePlug AV logical network (AVLN). Both can be accomplished by using a Security (NMK) pushbutton. Operation progress and outcome can be monitored by observing the behaviors of the Power and Link LED indicators.
6.1 Forming a HomePlug AV Logical Network
When two devices (A and B) with different NMK values are connected to the same power line, you want them to form a logical network. Do as follows:
Step1 Press the Security pushbutton on A or B for at least 10 seconds. The
device will reset and restart with a random NMK.
Step2 Press the Security pushbutton on the first device A for less than 3 seconds. Step3 Press the Security pushbutton on the second device B for less than 3
seconds. Press the pushbutton on B within 2 minutes
Step4 Wait for the connection to complete.
The Power LED indicators on both devices will flash evenly at 1-second interval until the operation succeeds or fails. If the connection is successful, the Power and Link LED indicators on both devices illuminate steadily. If the connection is failed, the Power LED indicators on both devices still illuminate steadily, but the Link LED indicators on both devices go out. In that case, please repeat Step1 to Step4.
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6.2 Joining an AVLN Network
Assume that a network exists, a new device, the ‘joiner’, wants to join the network. Any device on the existing network can become the ‘adder’.
Step1 Press the Security pushbutton on the ‘joiner’ for at least 10 seconds. The
device will reset and restart with a random NMK.
Step2 Press the Security pushbutton on the ‘joiner’ for less than 3 seconds. Step3 Press the Security pushbutton on any network device for less than 3
seconds, making it the ‘adder’. Please press this pushbutton within 1 minute.
Step4 Wait for the connection to complete.
The Power LED indicators on both devices will flash at 1-second interval until the process succeeds or fails. If the connection is successful, the Power and Link LED indicators on both devices illuminate steadily. If the connection is failed, the Power LED indicators on both devices still illuminate steadily, but the Link LED indicators on both devices go out. In that case please repeat Step1 to Step4.
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6.3 Leaving an AVLN Network
Assume that a network exists. If you want to remove one device, the ‘leaver’ from an AVLN network, or remove the device from the existing network and have it join another logical network, do as follows:
Step1 Press the Security pushbutton on the ‘leaver’ for more than 10 seconds.
The device will reset and restart with a random NMK.
Step2 Wait for reset to complete.
The Power LED indicator on the ‘leaver’ will momentarily extinguish during reset and flash during restart, then illuminate steadily. The ‘leaver’ is removed from the existing network successfully. Once the process completes, you may disconnect the device from the medium or join it to another logical network on the same medium.
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Appendix A Troubleshooting
Why all the LED indicators are off?
Check the connection between the power adapter and power socket. (1) Check the connection between the power adapter and power socket. (2) Check whether the device is turned on.
Why the LAN1 or LAN2/WAN indicator is off?
(1) Check the connection between your Powerline Wireless Network Extender and
computer, hub, or switch.
(2) Check the running status of your computer, hub, or switch, and verify whether
they run normally or not.
(3) Check the network cable that is connected to the Powerline Wireless Network
Extender and other devices.
Why you fail to access the Web page?
Follow the steps below to check the connection between the computer and the device:
(1) Click start > Run and enter ping command ping 192.168.10.1 (the IP address of
Powerline Wireless Network Extender).
(2) If you fail to access the Powerline Wireless Network Extender, check the
following settings:
- The network cable type
- The connection between your router and the computer
- TCP/IP settings of PC
How to restore factory defaults after carrying out the incorrect configuration?
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(1) Press the Reset pushbutton for more than 3s and then release it. The Powerline
Wireless Network Extender restores the factory default settings.
(2) The default IP address of the Powerline Wireless Network Extender is
192.168.10.1 and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0.
(3) The user name and password of the super user are admin.
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Appendix B Specifications
PLC Module Specification
Chip Qualcomm Atheros AR7420/AR1540 Firmware Support North America/Europe/APAC/Japan
HomePlug AV
Protocol
PLC Rate 500Mbps Signal Band 2~68MHz
Modulation Mode Encryption 128-bit AES
QoS
Operation Mode Support priority-based CSMA/CA channel access scheme Multicast Support IGMP management multicast session.
Wi-Fi Module Specification
Chip Qualcomm Atheros AR9341 Flash Memory 64Mbps DDR SDRAM: 256Mbps
Protocol Wireless
Frequency Range Channel 1~11
Wireless Signal Rate
Output Power
Receiving Sensitivity
Operation Mode 2Tx/2Rx Multiple SSID Up to 4 BSSIDs
Security Authentication
System Specification
LED Indicator
Power Socket Ethernet Port 2 x RJ45 for 10/100 Ethernet (Auto MDI/MDI-X)
Antenna PCB-Antenna x 2
IEEE1901 IEEE 802.3 10/100 Ethernet (100Mbps) IEEE 802.3u Fast Ethernet
Support OFDM 4096/1024/256/64/16/8-QAM, QPSK, BPSK, and ROBO
Support four-level QoS Support VLAN priority Support ToS and CoS packet classifications
IEEE 802.11b/g/n IEEE 802.3/3x/3u
2.4 GHz~2.484 GHz
11b: 11/5.5/2/1Mbps 11g: 54/48/36/24/18/12/9/6Mbps 11n: up to 300Mbps in 40MHz mode and up to 150Mbps in
20MHz mode. 11b: 16~17 dBm 11g: 14~17 dBm 11n: 11~16 dBm 11b: 11Mbps/-84dBm 11g: 54Mbps/-75dBm 11n: 300Mbps/-64dBm
WEP, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, and WPA/WPA2-PSK SSID hiding MAC address access control list
Power: Indicate power status. Ethernet 1: Indicate the connection status of LAN1
interface. Ethernet 2: Indicate the connection status of LAN2/WAN
interface. Link: Indicate PLC rate. Wireless: Indicate WLAN and WPS connection status. Support power sockets of English-style, European-style, Japanese-style, and Chinese-style.
Security: Set the status of device members. Reset: Restore factory default settings.
Button
Software Upgrade Support software upgrade by Web page. Consumption 6.5W
Environment Requirements
Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Operating Humidity Storage Humidity 5%~90%, non-condensing Rated Input 100~240 V AC, 50/60Hz
EMC and Safety
Compliance FCC Part 15 Class B, CE Safety Authentication Green Standard RoHS
Physical Characteristics
Dimension L × W × H: 107mm × 62mm × 48.5mm Weight 180g
WPS: Press this pushbutton for less than 3 seconds to
enable the negotiation of PBC mode. Press this
pushbutton for more than 5 seconds to enable or
disable WLAN.
0~40ºC
-10~70ºC
10%~85%, non-condensing
UL
FCC 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 harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with 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 equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:· Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.· Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.· Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.· Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Industry Canada Statement:
This device complies with RSS-210 of the Industry Canada Rules. Operation is subj ect to the following two conditions: 1) this device may not cause interference and 2) this device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation of the
device.
IC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment.
Avis d’Industrie Canada: Cet appareil est conforme à la norme CNR-210 des règlements d’Industrie Canada. Son fonctionnement est sujet aux deux conditions suivantes:
1) Cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d’interférences et 2) Cet appareil doit accepter toutes les interférences, y compris celles pouv ant entraîner son dysfonctionnement. Avis d’Industrie Canada sur l’exposition aux Rayonnements: Cet appareil est conforme aux limites d’exposition aux rayonnements d’Industrie Canada pour un environnement non contrôlé.
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