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AHPE303 HomePlug AV 200 Ethernet Adapter User Manual

AHPE305

HomePlug AV 200M Ethernet

User Manual

Last revised on December 2011

Adapter

HomePlug AV 200 Ethernet Adapter User Manual

Safety Warnings

1. Do not use the adapter in high humidity or high temperature environment.

2. Do not open or repair the case yourself.

3. Avoid using this product and all its accessories outdoor.

4. Place the adapter on a stable surface.

5. Only “AHPE305 HomePlug AV” compliant Powerline Communication (PLC) adapter for remote
access is necessary.

6. Plug your AHPE305 HomePlug AV device directly to the AC outlet on the wall. It is best to

avoid using extension power cable as it may possess noise filter or surge protector functions that

may cause interference that may impact the performance of the device.

HomePlug AV 200 Ethernet Adapter User Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Product ..................................................................................1

Introduction

Specifications

Features

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Chapter 2: Installing the Router ..............................................................4

Package

Connecting the AHPE305 HomePlug

Contents

Power

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Adapter

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Connection ........................................................................

LAN Connection............................................................................7

Networking Setup

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Setup Utility .................................................................................9

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Quick Start (Setup Powerline

Push Button

Application

Powerline Network

Chapter 3:

Installation ...........................................................................

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Scenarios .................................................................

Introduction to Power Packet

Different Platforms

Installation Instructions

Features of the Power Packet

Devices Supported

Using the Power Packet

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A. How to Set the Network Password and Form an AVLN

B. Upgrading a Device’s Firmware and PIB

Chapter 4:

Troubleshooting ...................................................................

Network) ............................................

Illustration ...................................................

Utility ................................................

Supported .........................................................

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Utility ................................................

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Chapter 1: Product

HomePlug AV 200 Ethernet Adapter User Manual

Introduction

AHPE305 HomePlug AV 200M is a networking device that utilizes the existing wiring system as

a path to transmit data signal through the inter-conversion between digital and analog signal.

With this functionality, AHPE305 HomePlug AV devices can be plugged into an AC outlet to draw

power and at the same time establishing a network connection between two or more Ethernet

devices.

AHOE305 HomePlug AV 200M can be used to bridge any Ethernet device to your Powerline

network in your home or office. With this technology, Ethernet devices in your home or office

can equally share high speed data transmission rate without the need to spend excessive time

and money installing expensive Ethernet cable. It can be plugged into an Ethernet port on a

router to equip a network with Powerline capabilities and take advantage of the router features.

AHPE305 HomePlug AV device can also be plugged directly into a cable or DSL modem that

allows instant internet access over home Powerlines to each computer equipped with a

HomePlug AV certified Powerline network adapter. AHPE305 HomePlug AV 200M makes high-

speed modem sharing as fast and simple as plugging the devices in the wall.

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HomePlug AV 200 Ethernet Adapter User Manual

Specifications

Protocol: TDMA, CSMA/CA

Standard Ethernet specification: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3u, Auto MDI/MDIX

Transmission Speed: 200Mbps

Optimal Coverage Range: 300M

Modulation: Supports OFDM - 1155 carriers, 1024 / 256 / 64QAM, QPSK, BPSK, and ROBO

Frequency Band: 2MHz ~ 30MHz

Security: 128-bit AES encryption over household power supplier grid

Device Port: Ethernet RJ-45

Operating System: Windows98 SE / Me/ 2000/ XP (32&64 bit)/ Vista (32&64 bit) / 7 (32&64

bit)

RAM: 64Mb

Power Supplier Input: 100~240V AC, 50~60Hz

Physical Interface:

Ethernet 10/100M (MDI/MDIX) switch

Sync button

Reset button

Power AC Plug (for AHPE305 HomePlug AV 200M Adapter only)

LED display:

Dimensions (W/D/H): 87x 55 x 27mm (for AHPE305)

Power Saving: Reduce power consumption by at least 60% during power saving mode.
Operating temperature: 0°C ~ 400°C

Storage temperature: -20°C ~ 70°C

Humidity: 10 ~ 90% non-condensing

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Features

1. Physical layer data rate up to 200Mbps over existing Powerline.

2. Uses Powerline technology that takes advantage of the unused bandwidth of the electrical

wiring in the home.

3. Ideal for Triple Play applications such as IPTV, VoIP telephony and high-speed Internet access.

4. Support 10/100 (MDI/MDIX) Ethernet switching.

5. Compliant with the HomePlug Powerline Alliance Industry specification HomePlug AV.

6. Power supplier design inside.

7. Ideal for Residential Users.

8. Power Saving mode: When PC / other Ethernet devices are completely power off or when

there is no Ethernet cable connected, HomePlug device will automatically enter power saving

mode which will help to reduce power consumption.

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Chapter 2: Installing the Router

Package Contents

 AHPE305

. AHPE305 HomePlug AV 200M Ethernet Adapter

. CD (containing user manual and QSG)

. Ethernet (CAT-5 LAN) cable

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Important note for using this adapter

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Connecting the AHPE305 HomePlug Adapter

It is easy to connect the device simply by performing the following instructions:

Power Connection

 AHPE305

Plug the AHPE305 HomePlug AV 200M Ethernet Adapter into the wall outlet/socket.

Note: Plug/socket, power cable and input voltage/frequency may vary from country to

country.

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LAN Connection

Connect the supplied RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on AHPE305 HomePlug AV 200M

Ethernet bridge/adapter and the other side to the device’s Ethernet interface.

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Networking Setup

Refer to the following steps:

1. Connect a network cable to the adapter or bridge and then plug the device into a power

socket.

2. Then connect the device to a PC, modem, router or set-top-box.

3. Create a secure network by simply pushing the SYNC button for 1~3 seconds.

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Setup Utility

After hardware installation is completed, insert the CD-ROM to the CD-ROM drive to

perform Setup Utility for network configuration. The Setup Utility will auto-run. Follow the

step-by-step configuration wizard, the utility will guide you complete the basic network

configuration.

See Installation Instructions section.

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