Aztech HL109EP User Manual
HomePlug AV 200Mbps Ethernet Adaptor with AC Pass-Through
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Contents
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About the Product.....................................................................5
How Does It Work? ....................................................................................................................5
For Best Performance................................................................................................................6
Package Contents....................................................................................................... 7
Device Design............................................................................................................. 8
How to Use Simple Connect....................................................................................................10
Creating a HomePlug AV Network .....................................................................................10
Resetting the Private Network Name................................................................................14
Joining an Existing HomePlug AV Network........................................................................15
Determining Connection Rate.................................................................................................18
Getting Started .......................................................................19
Plan Your Network ...................................................................................................20
Local Network..........................................................................................................................20
Gaming Network .....................................................................................................................20
Entertainment Network ..........................................................................................................21
Media Network........................................................................................................................21
Setup the HomePlug AVs..........................................................................................22
For Twin Pack...........................................................................................................................22
For Single Pack ........................................................................................................................22
About HomePlug AV Utility.....................................................23
Requirements...........................................................................................................23
Installation...............................................................................................................24
Opening HomePlug AV Utility...................................................................................25
The User Interface ....................................................................................................25
Home........................................................................................................................................26
Private Network Name ...........................................................................................................27
Local Private Network Name..............................................................................................28
Remote Private Network Name .........................................................................................28
Simulate Simple Connect Button........................................................................................29
Quality of Service ....................................................................................................................30
Devices.....................................................................................................................................32
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Firmware Upgrade...................................................................................................................33
Appendix ................................................................................35
Frequently Asked Questions..................................................................................... 35
FCC Statement .......................................................................................................... 39
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About the Product
HomePlug AV is ready to use out of the box and does not require the installation of driver
software to work. It can be connected to computers, routers, gaming consoles, hubs,
IPTV set-top boxes, and other Ethernet devices regardless of operating system. The built-
in push button allows you to have a secure HomePlugAV network without a need to
connect your device to a computer for manual configuration. What’s more, this HomePlug
comes with an AC pass-through feature, allowing the same socket it is occupying to be
freed up for other devices. This AC pass-through comes with a low-pass filter, preventing
noise generating appliances such as vacuum cleaners and hair dryers from interfering
with your HomePlugAV Network.
How Does It Work?
HomePlug AV 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
200 Mbps, HomePlug AV can reliably handle high requirement applications like
broadband Internet, high definition video streaming, and Voice over IP. HomePlug AV
converts digital signals to a complex analog signal that traverses along the electrical
wires. When receiving the analog signal, HomePlug AV converts the analog signal back to
digital. To make the signal secured, a 128-bit AES encryption is applied.
A HomePlug AV device can only communicate with other HomePlug AV devices that use
the same Private Network Name. The Private Network Name can be changed manually
using the HomePlug AV 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. Another way to change the Private Network Name is to use the Simple
Connect button
Name. It can also be used to reset the Private Network Name or to add a device into an
existing HomePlug AV network.
. Simple Connect automatically creates an encrypted Private Network
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Note: HomePlug AV devices from the Twin Pack are already configured to use a common Private Network
Name unique for that pair and are ready to use. The HomePlug AV from a Single Pack, on the other hand,
uses a random Private Network Name. You still need to change its Private Network Name to allow it to
communicate with an existing HomePlug AV network.
When a HomePlug AV communicates with another device, the Powerline Activity LED
color will give you an idea about the connection rate: red means below 40 Mbps; amber
means 40 to 105 Mbps; and green means more than 105 Mbps.
For Best Performance
For best performance, connect HomePlug AV directly to a wall outlet. Avoid connecting it
to a power strip where other electrical devices are connected. Other devices create
electrical noise that may affect the performance of HomePlug AV.
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If any power-draining devices are being used, such as hair dryers or vacuum cleaners, try
plugging them into the built-in AC pass-through; it has an embedded low-pass filter to
prevent electrical noise from interfering on your Powerline network.
Package Contents
The package contains the following items:
• 1 HomePlug AV for Single Pack or 2 HomePlug AVs for Twin Pack
• 1 Ethernet cable for Single Pack or 2 Ethernet cables for Twin Pack
• Resource CD that contains the HomePlug AV Utility installer and the User Manual.
• Easy Start Guide
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Device Design
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Label Status Description/ Function
Off No power.
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A Power
B Powerline Activity
C Ethernet Activity
D Simple Connect
On
•
After Simple Connect
is pressed for two
seconds, this LED will blink to confirm the button
press.
• When Simple Connect
is pressed for at least 10
seconds, this LED will blink to confirm the Private
Network Name reset.
Off Device is not connected to a HomePlug AV network.
On • This LED remains on when the device is part of a
HomePlug AV network.
• The LED colors represents the connection rate
within the HomePlug AV network whether it is
good (red), better (amber), or best (green).
• The LED flashes to indicate network activity.
Off An Ethernet device is not connected.
On • An Ethernet device is connected.
• The LED flashes to indicate Ethernet activity.
Press to create or join a HomePlug AV network. It can also
be used to reset the Private Network Name to a random
key.
Built-in AC Pass-through with Powerline Noise Filtering.
E Filtered AC Pass-through
Frequency band 2MHz to 30MHz Filtering with >30dB
Insertion Loss, prevents noise-generating appliances from
affecting your HomePlug AV performance.
Press for 2 seconds to reset to the factory default settings.
F Reset to Factory Default
When you reset to the factory default, all your
configuration changes will be removed.
An automatically operated electrical switch designed to
protect your device from damage caused by overload or
G
Push to Reset Circuit
Breaker
short circuit. Push the button to resume normal operation
after overload or short circuit.
Current Rating: 10A Max
H Ethernet Port Accepts either cross or straight Ethernet cable.
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How to Use Simple Connect
Simple Connect provides a more convenient way of creating your HomePlug AV
network without the need to open the HomePlug AV Utility software from a computer.
The button has three main functions which includes:
• Creating a HomePlug AV Network
• Resetting the Private Network Name
• Joining an existing HomePlug AV Network
Simple
Connect
Button
Creating a HomePlug AV Network
To create a HomePlug AV network, you need at least two HomePlug AV devices using
random Private Network Names. When you press Simple Connect
common Private Network Name will be automatically generated to enable them to
communicate with each other.
on both devices, a
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Note: New HomePlug AVs from a Twin Pack can already communicate with each other out of the box.
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 HomePlug AV network using Simple Connect:
Step 1
Plug your HomePlug AVs side by side where
you can easily observe the LED behavior.
Upon connection, the LEDs will blink
simultaneously and then the Power LED
lights on steadily.
Step 2
Press Simple Connect for two seconds on
HomePlug X. After you release the button, the
Power LED
not blink, press Simple Connect
two seconds.
Note: Do not press Simple Connect for more than 2
seconds.
will blink. If the Power LED did
again for
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Step 3
Press Simple Connect for two seconds on
HomePlug Y. After you release the button, the
Power LED
not blink, press Simple Connect
will blink. If the Power LED did
again for
two seconds.
Make sure to press Simple Connect
on
HomePlug Y within two minutes after you
press Simple Connect
on HomePlug X.
The LEDs on both devices will switch off and
on twice to signify that they are searching for
another device to pair with.
Note: Do not press Simple Connect for more than 2
seconds
Step 4
To confirm if the connection was established,
check the LEDs. The Power LEDs
Powerline Activity LEDs
on both HomePlugs
are on.
and the
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