Aztech HL105EW User Manual
HomePlug Wireless Adapter
User Manual
VERSION 1.2
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Safety Precautions
Do not open, service, or change any component.
Only qualified technical specialists are allowed to service the equipment.
Observe safety precautions to avoid electric shock.
Check voltage before connecting to the power supply. Connecting to the wrong
voltage will damage the equipment.
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Contents
About this Manual......................................... 6
Target Audience ......................................................................6
Document Structure ................................................................6
About the Product ......................................... 7
System Requirements.............................................................7
Device Design..........................................................................7
HomePlug Turbo (Starter Kit) .................................................9
Getting Started............................................ 10
Hardware Installation............................................................11
Hardware Installation (Starter Kit) .......................................13
Using the CD Setup Utility.....................................................14
Connecting Wireless Devices ................................................15
About the Web User Interface ..................... 16
Navigation Menus and Submenus........................................16
System Menu....................................................................................................16
LAN Menu..........................................................................................................17
HomePlug Menu...............................................................................................17
Wireless Menu ..................................................................................................18
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Advanced Configuration.............................. 19
Accessing the Web User Interface........................................19
Administrator Settings ..........................................................21
Changing the Administrator Password............................................................21
Changing the Auto-Logout Time......................................................................22
Detecting HomePlug Devices ...............................................23
Local HomePlugs ..............................................................................................23
Remote HomePlugs..........................................................................................23
Changing the Private Network Name ..................................24
Local HomePlugs ..............................................................................................24
Remote HomePlugs..........................................................................................25
Private Network Name Reset..........................................................................26
LAN Settings...........................................................................27
Firmware Upgrade.................................................................28
Reset ......................................................................................29
Backup Settings .....................................................................30
Restore Settings ....................................................................31
Reboot....................................................................................32
Wireless Settings......................................... 33
Settings ..................................................................................33
Security ..................................................................................36
AP Mode.................................................................................38
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MAC Filtering .........................................................................40
Diagnostics.................................................. 43
System Status ...................................................................................................43
System Log........................................................................................................44
PowerPacket Utility (HomePlug Turbo) ...... 45
Installation .............................................................................45
Accessing PowerPacket Utility..............................................45
Understanding the Interface.................................................46
Main Tab............................................................................................................46
Privacy Tab........................................................................................................48
QoS Tab .............................................................................................................50
Diagnostics Tab.................................................................................................51
About Tab..........................................................................................................52
Index........................................................... 53
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About this Manual
This manual provides the installation procedure, operating instructions, and advanced
configuration options of the device.
Target Audience
This manual is designed and developed for users who are required to install and maintain
the device. It assumes the user of this manual has basic knowledge and experience in
configuring routers, computer networks, and computer systems.
Document Structure
The manual is divided into the following sections:
Chapter About
2 About the product
3 Getting Started
4 About the Web User Interface
5 Advanced Configuration
6 Wireless Settings
7 Diagnostics
8 About PowerPacket Utility
9 Index
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About the Product
HomePlug Wireless Adapter is a networking device that allows secure transmission of
data through existing power circuits and radio frequencies. It features an Ethernet port
for wired connection and an Access Point for connecting with wireless-enabled devices.
System Requirements
HomePlug Wireless Adapter can be used out of the box regardless of operating system.
However, you need a computer using Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, or XP with a CD-ROM
drive to use the Utility CD and the PowerPacket Utility.
Device Design
The HomePlug Wireless Adaptor has four light indicators (LEDs).
Power
HomePlug
Wireless
Ethernet
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Icon Name LED Status Description
Power
HomePlug
Wireless
Ethernet
On/Off Power is on/off
On/Off Another HomePlug is detected/not detected
Flicker Sending/receiving data with another HomePlug
On/Off Access point is enabled/disabled
Flash Sending/receiving data wirelessly
On/Off Ethernet is connected/not connected
Flicker Sending/receiving data through Ethernet
To reset the HomePlug Wireless Adapter to default settings, press
RESET for 10 seconds. The Ethernet Port accepts either cross or
straight Ethernet cable to connect with another Ethernet device.
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HomePlug Turbo (Starter Kit)
HomePlug Turbo is a networking device that allows secure transmission of data through
existing power circuits. It can be connected to a computer or an existing network (router)
through an Ethernet port.
Note: HomePlug Turbo is packaged in the Starter Kit together with the HomePlug
Wireless Adapter.
Name LED Status Description
PWR On/Off Power is on/off
On/Off Another HomePlug is detected/not detected
PL-ACT
Flicker Sending/receiving data with another HomePlug
On/Off Ethernet is connected/not connected
ETH-LINK/ACT
Flicker Sending/receiving data through Ethernet
PWR
PL-ACT
ETH-LINK/ACT
The Ethernet Port accepts either cross or straight Ethernet cable to connect
with another Ethernet device.
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Getting Started
You can use your HomePlug Wireless Adapter immediately out of the box. However, if
you want to configure the device, you can use the CD Setup Utility or the User Interface.
To configure the settings for HomePlug Turbo, which comes with the Starter Kit, you can
use the PowerPacket Utility. Here is an installation summary at a glance:
Tip: As shown in the flowchart, there are several ways to configure the HomePlug
settings. We recommend you to use the CD Setup Utility to help you change the
Wireless Network Name (ESSID/SSID) and wireless security option. It helps you to
easily secure your wireless network from eavesdroppers and enjoy using your
HomePlug device immediately.
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Hardware Installation
You can install the HomePlug Wireless Adapter in several ways.
To connect the HomePlug Wireless Adapter with a computer:
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1. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable from the computer’s Ethernet port and then
insert the other end into the HomePlug Wireless Adapter’s Ethernet port ( ).
Note: When you connect the HomePlug Wireless Adapter with a computer, you have
to set the static IP Address in the computer’s network card. For instructions, please
refer to Configuring TCP/IP.
2. Plug the HomePlug Wireless Adapter into the electrical outlet.
To connect the HomePlug Wireless Adapter with an existing network/router:
1. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable from the router’s Ethernet port and then insert
the other end into the HomePlug’s Ethernet port ( ).
2. Plug the HomePlug Wireless Adapter into the electrical outlet.
To connect the HomePlug Wireless Adapter as a wireless client:
1. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable from the computer’s Ethernet port and then
insert the other end into the HomePlug Wireless Adapter’s Ethernet port ( ).
Note: When you connect the HomePlug Wireless Adapter with a computer, you have
to set the static IP Address in the computer’s network card. For instructions, please
refer to Configuring TCP/IP.
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2. Plug the HomePlug Wireless Adapter into the electrical outlet.
3. Open a browser.
4. Enter the IP Address of the HomePlug and then press Enter. The default IP Address
is 192.168.1.254. Enter the IP Address you used if you changed the default.
5. Enter the Administrator password. The default Administrator password is admin.
6. From the Web User Interface, click Wireless Menu.
7. Select AP Mode.
8. Select Wireless Client.
9. Click Save then wait two minutes for the device to restart.
10. Click System. This opens the login page.
11. Enter the Administrator password. The default Administrator password is admin.
12. Click Wireless Menu.
13. Select AP Mode.
14. Under Wireless Client, click Site Survey. This scans the network and opens the Site
Survey page.
15. Click your wireless network host and then click Connect AP.
16. The confirmation dialog box opens. Click OK. This takes you back to the AP mode
page where the selected AP SSID is displayed.
17. Click Save.
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Hardware Installation (Starter Kit)
A Starter Kit package includes a HomePlug Turbo and a HomePlug Wireless Adapter.
To install the Starter Kit:
1. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable from the router’s Ethernet port and then insert
the other end into the HomePlug Turbo’s Ethernet port.
2. Plug the HomePlug into the electrical outlet.
3. If you need to connect through wires with the HomePlug Wireless Adapter, insert
one end of an Ethernet cable into the computer’s Ethernet port and then insert
the other end into the HomePlug Wireless Adapter’s Ethernet port (
4. Plug the HomePlug Wireless Adapter into the electrical outlet. This enables the
access point and the LED for wireless lights on.
).
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Using the CD Setup Utility
The CD Setup Utility provides easy to follow step-by-step instructions to help you change
the wireless network name and wireless security settings. It opens on Windows
operating systems.
Note: Using the CD Setup Utility is optional. Right out of the box, you can already use
your HomePlug Wireless Adapter.
To use the CD Setup Utility:
1. Insert the Utility CD into your CD-ROM.
2. If the utility does not open automatically, select Start > Run, enter D:\Setup.exe
(where D: is your CD-ROM drive), and then click OK.
3. Follow the on screen instructions.
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Connecting Wireless Devices
HomePlug Wireless Adapter gives you the capability to connect wireless-enabled devices
into your computer network.
HomePlug Wireless Adapter allows you to connect with several wireless devices
To connect with wireless devices:
1. Turn on your wireless device.
2. Open the software you use to detect a wireless connection. This opens a window
to ask for the connection settings.
3. By default, the wireless network name is yournetworkname with no wireless
security. If you changed the wireless network name and applied password
encryption during setup, enter the new settings.
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About the Web User Interface
The Web User Interface can be accessed using a browser running on any operating
system. It is divided into three sections – top, left, and main panes. The top pane shows
Logout. The left pane displays the navigation menus and the main pane displays the
contents.
Navigation Menus and Submenus
The web interface includes the following menus and submenus:
System Menu
Submenus include:
Administrator Settings
Firmware Upgrade
Configuration Tools
System Status
System Log
Reboot
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