200Mbps HomePlug AV Ethernet Adaptor
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How Does It Work?......................................................................................................................... |
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Direct Connection ........................................................................................................................... |
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Package Contents ....................................................................................................... |
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Device Design ............................................................................................................. |
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Pairing the Device .......................................................................................................................... |
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How to Use Simple Connect........................................................................................................ |
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Resetting the Private Network Name ................................................................................... |
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Creating a Secured HomePlug AV Network .......................................................................... |
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Joining an Existing Secured HomePlug AV Network ............................................................ |
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Power Saving Mode ..................................................................................................................... |
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Getting Started........................................................................ |
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Plan Your Network ................................................................................................... |
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Local Network............................................................................................................................... |
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Gaming Network .......................................................................................................................... |
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Entertainment Network............................................................................................................... |
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Media Network............................................................................................................................. |
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Setup the HomePlug AVs.......................................................................................... |
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For Twin Pack................................................................................................................................ |
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For Single Pack ............................................................................................................................. |
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About HomePlug AV Utility ..................................................... |
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Requirements........................................................................................................... |
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Installation ............................................................................................................... |
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Opening HomePlug AV Utility................................................................................... |
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The User Interface .................................................................................................... |
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Home ............................................................................................................................................. |
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Private Network Name................................................................................................................ |
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Local Private Network Name.................................................................................................. |
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Remote Private Network Name............................................................................................. |
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Simulate Simple Connect Button ........................................................................................... |
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Quality of Service ......................................................................................................................... |
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Devices .......................................................................................................................................... |
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Firmware Upgrade ....................................................................................................................... |
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Appendix ................................................................................. |
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Frequently Asked Questions..................................................................................... |
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FCC Statement .......................................................................................................... |
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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.
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. Simple Connect automatically creates an encrypted Private Network Name. It can also be used to reset the Private Network Name or to add a device into an existing HomePlug AV network.
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 30 Mbps; Amber means 30 to 80 Mbps; and Green means more than 80 Mbps.
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Direct Connection
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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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
Device Design
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Pairing the Device
Your HomePlug AV devices by default are preconfigured to have a common Private Network Name. Setting up your HomePlugAV network is as easy as 1,2 and 3.
1.Plug in your HomePlugAV devices side by side to easily observe the LED behavior. Wait until the Power and PL-ACT LED turns ON to confirm that the connection has been established.
2.In Room A plug in your HomePlugAV X into the wall socket then connect it to your Modem/Router’s Ethernet LAN port using an Ethernet cable.
3.In Room B plug in your HomePlugAV into the wall socket then connect it to your computer’s Ethernet Port. Your HomePlugAV is now ready to use.
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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:
∙Resetting the Private Network Name
∙Creating a Secured HomePlug AV Network
∙Joining an existing Secured HomePlug AV Network
Resetting the Private Network Name
Simple Connect allows you to reset the HomePlug AV’s Private Network Name to a random key. When a HomePlug AV is reset to a random key, it will not be able to communicate with any other device.
Note: Resetting the Private Network Name is different from resetting the device to its factory default settings. If you intend to reset the device to its factory default settings, press RESET on the device.
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To reset the Private Network Name using Simple Connect:
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Press Simple Connect button for 10 seconds or wait until ALL LED blinks.
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To confirm the Private Network Name resets, the Powerline Activity LED 
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Creating a Secured 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 on both devices, a common Private Network Name will be automatically generated to enable them to communicate with each other.
Note: New HomePlug AV 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.
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To create a Secured 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.
Press the Simple Connect button of the HomePlug AV X for ten seconds. All LED will blink indicating that the Private Network Name has been randomize.
Press the Simple Connect button of the HomePlug AV Y for ten seconds. All LED will blink indicating that the Private Network Name has been randomize.
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Press Simple Connect for two seconds on HomePlug X. After you release the button, the Power LED 
will blink. If the Power LED 
did not blink, press Simple Connect again for two seconds.
Note: Do not press Simple Connect for more than 2 seconds.
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Step 3
Press Simple Connect for two seconds on HomePlug Y. After you release the button, the Power LED 
will blink. If the Power LED 
did not blink, press Simple Connect 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 paired with another device.
Note: Do not press Simple Connect for more than 2 seconds
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