Aztech HL117 E
500Mbps HomePlug AV Ethernet Adapter
V2.0
User Manual
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Contents
About the Product ..................................................................... 5
How Does It Work? .................................................................................................................. 5
Direct Connection ................................................................................................................... 6
Package Contents ....................................................................................................... 7
Device Design ............................................................................................................. 8
Pairing the Device ................................................................................................................. 10
How to Use Simple Connect ................................................................................................ 11
Resetting the Private Network Name ............................................................................ 11
Creating a Secured HomePlug AV Network .................................................................. 12
Joining an Existing Secured HomePlug AV Network ............................................... 18
Power Saving Mode ............................................................................................................... 23
Getting Started ....................................................................... 25
Plan Your Network ................................................................................................... 26
Local Network ........................................................................................................................ 26
Gaming Network .................................................................................................................... 26
Entertainment Network ....................................................................................................... 27
Media Network ....................................................................................................................... 28
Setup the HomePlug AVs .......................................................................................... 28
For Twin Pack ........................................................................................................................ 28
For Single Pack ...................................................................................................................... 29
About HomePlug AV Utility ..................................................... 30
Requirements ........................................................................................................... 30
Installation ............................................................................................................... 31
Opening HomePlug AV Utility ................................................................................... 32
The User Interface ................................................................................................... 32
Home ....................................................................................................................................... 33
Private Network Name ......................................................................................................... 34
Local Private Network Name........................................................................................... 35
Remote Private Network Name ...................................................................................... 35
Simulate Simple Connect Button .................................................................................... 36
Quality of Service .................................................................................................................. 37
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Devices .................................................................................................................................... 39
Firmware Upgrade ................................................................................................................ 40
Appendix ................................................................................. 42
FCC Statement .......................................................................................................... 42
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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 500 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.
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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.
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
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Device Design
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Label Status Description/ Function
Off • No power.
On • HomePlugAV is on a Power Saving Status
when LED is on steady color.
• When Simple Connect is pressed for 5-8
Power LED
seconds, this LED will turn OFF and turn ON
to confirm the Private Network Name reset.
• After Simple Connect is pressed for 2-4
seconds, this LED will blink to confirm the
button press.
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Powerline Activity
B
C Ethernet Activity
Off Device is not connected to a HomePlug AV network.
On • When Simple Connect is pressed for 5-8
seconds, this LED will turn OFF to confirm
the Private Network Name reset.
• This LED is steady in color 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).
Off An Ethernet device is not connected.
On • This LED is steady when an Ethernet device
is connected.
• When Simple Connect is pressed for 5-8
seconds, this LED will turn OFF and turn ON
to confirm the Private Network Name reset.
(Ethernet is connected)
D Ethernet Port
Simple Connect
Button /
Reset Button
E
• The LED flashes to indicate Ethernet
activity.
Accepts either cross or straight Ethernet cable.
Press to create or join a HomePlug AV network. It
can also be used to reset the Private Network Name
to a random key.
When Simple Connect is pressed for 5-8 seconds, it
will randomize the Private Network Name.
Press for 10-13 seconds to reset to the factory
default settings. When you reset to the factory
default, all your configuration changes will be
removed.
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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.
Location A Location B
2. In Location A plug in your HomePlugAV into the wall socket then connect it to your
Modem/Router’s Ethernet LAN port using an Ethernet cable.
3. In Location B plug in your HomePlugAV into the wall socket then connect it to your
computer’s Ethernet Port using an Ethernet cable. 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:
Step 1
Press Simple Connect button for 5-8
seconds. Power LED and Ethernet LED will
turn off on turn on (Ethernet is connected).
The Powerline Activity LED will switch OFF
on both units.
Step 2
On the second adapter, Press the Simple
Connect button for 2 seconds and do it on the
first adapter to pair the devices. The Power
LED will blink to indicate that the button Is
pressed.
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 for 10-13 seconds 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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Plug your HomePlug AVs side by side where you can easily observe the LED behavior.
To create a Secured HomePlug AV network using Simple Connect:
Step 1
Upon connection, the Ethernet LEDs will blink simultaneously and then the Power LED and
Powerline Activity LED lights on steadily.
Press the Simple Connect button of the HomePlug AV X for 5-8 seconds. Powerline Activity LED will
turn OFF. Power LED will Turn off and ON indicating that the Private Network Name has been
randomize.
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Step 2
Press Simple Connect for 2 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.
Note: Do not press Simple Connect for more than 2 seconds.
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Press
Simple Connect
for two seconds on HomePlug
X. A
fter you release the button, the Power LED
Step 3
will blink. If the Power LED did not blink, press Simple Connect again for two seconds.
Make sure to press Simple Connect on HomePlug X within two minutes after you press Simple
Connect on HomePlug Y.
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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When the Powerline Activity LED
on ei
ther HomePlug X or HomePlug Y is off
,
this means the
Step 4
To confirm if the connection was established, check the LEDs. The Power LEDs and the
Powerline Activity LEDs on both HomePlugs are ON.
pairing is not successful. In this case, you need to redo the entire process again.
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Step 5
Unplug the HomePlug AVs and then connect them to your Ethernet devices using the Ethernet
cables from the product package. After connecting the Ethernet cable, plug the HomePlugs directly
to a wall outlet.
An Ethernet-enabled device can be a router, computer, hub, gaming console, IP phone, network
printer, or IP TV set-top box.
Note: HomePlug AVs work best when connected directly to a wall socket. Avoid plugging it to a
power strip or power extension. Other electrical devices in the power strip produce electrical noise
that may affect the performance of the HomePlug.
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Plug HomePlug AV Z beside one of your existing HomePlug AV device. Make sure you can easily
Joining an Existing Secured HomePlug AV Network
To enable a new device to join an existing network, Simple Connect will copy the Private Network
Name of the existing network to the new HomePlug AV. If you pressed Simple Connect from
multiple HomePlug AVs, only the signal from the first two devices will be processed.
To join an existing Secured HomePlug AV network using Simple
Connect:
Step 1
observe the LED behavior.
Upon connection, HomePlug Z’s LEDs will blink simultaneously and then the Power LED lights ON
steadily. Ethernet LED will be ON if there is an ethernet link.
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Press Simple Connect
for 5
-8
seconds from a HomePlug AV Z.
After you release the button, Power
Press Simple Connect Button
for two seconds on the existing HomePlug AV device. A
fter you release
Step 2
LED and Ethernet LED (Ethernet is connected) will turn off and turn on.
Note: If the Power and Ethernet LED did not turn off and on, press Simple Connect again for 5-8
seconds.
Step 3
the button, the Power LED will continuously blink. If the Power LED did not blink, press
Simple Connect again for two seconds.
Make sure to press Simple Connect Button again on the HomePlug AV Z within two minutes after
you press Simple Connect from the existing network.
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If the Powerline Activity LED
on HomePlug Z is off
,
this means the pairing was not successful.
Step 4
To confirm if the connection was established, check the LEDs. The Power LEDs and the
Powerline Activity LEDs on all HomePlugs are on
You need to repeat the process again.
.
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Step 5
Unplug HomePlug Z and then connect it to your Ethernet device using the Ethernet cables from the
product package. After connecting the Ethernet cable, plug HomePlug Z directly to a wall outlet.
An Ethernet-enabled device can be a router, computer, hub, gaming console, IP phone, network
printer, or IP TV set-top box.
Note: HomePlug AVs work best when connected directly to a wall socket. Avoid plugging it to a
power strip or power extension. The other electrical devices in the power strip create noise that
may affect the performance of the HomePlug.
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Good (Red)
Better (Amber)
Best (Green)
Determining Connection Rate
Each LED color of the Powerline Activity represents a connection rating. The connection rating
can only be calculated when the device is part of an existing network. The exact connection rate
value can also be viewed using HomePlug AV Utility.
Connection rate is
less than 30 Mbps
Power Saving Mode
Connection rate is
between 30 to 80 Mbps
Connection rate is
more than 80 Mbps
After 15 minutes without Ethernet activity, ALL LEDs are in
steady color HomePlug AV is on a Power saving status.
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Conditions for HomePlug AV to go on a Power saving mode:
- Will go on a power saving mode after 15mins without Ethernet activity.
- ALL LEDs are in steady color.
- When connected to a PC or Laptop there should be no power on the network card when the
computer is OFF.
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AV Utility Software
Getting Started
Setting up the device is easy. The flowchart below provides an outline of the steps you need to
complete the installation. There are brief descriptions beside each step to help you along. Detailed
instructions are provided in the subsequent pages.
Plan your Network
Setup the
HomePlug AVs
(Optional)
Install HomePlug
Ready to Use
Use an Ethernet cable to connect
HomePlug AV to your computer or
Ethernet device.
Install HomePlug AV Utility to
apply manual configuration
changes and monitor device
activity.
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Plan Your Network
Here are ideas on how you can plan your HomePlug AV network.
Local Network
Share ultra fast Internet connection with any computer wherever it is in the house
.
Gaming Network
Connect your gaming console to the Internet and compete with other online
players.
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Entertainment Network
Experience IP TV streaming into your home entertainment system.
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Media Network
Realize your high tech lifestyle by converging your IP devices into a single network.
Setup the HomePlug AVs
For Twin Pack
HomePlug AVs from a Twin Pack are preconfigured to have a common Private Network Name unique
for that pair. All you need to do is connect the HomePlug AVs to an Ethernet device and then plug
it to a wall socket.
To setup a pair of HomePlug AVs:
1. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable to your Ethernet device and then connect the other end
to HomePlug AV.
2. Connect the HomePlug AV to a wall socket.
3. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable to your other Ethernet device and then connect the
other end to HomePlug AV.
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4. Connect the HomePlug AV to a wall socket.
For Single Pack
A HomePlug AV from a single pack uses a random Private Network Name that prevents it from
communicating with other HomePlug AVs. To add it into an existing network, you need to use either
the Simple Connect button or the HomePlug AV Utility software to change the random Private
Network Name to the Private Network Name being used by the existing HomePlug AV network.
To add a HomePlug AV to an existing network:
1. Plug one end of the Ethernet cable to your Ethernet device and then connect the other end
to HomePlug AV.
2. Connect the HomePlug AV to a wall socket.
3. Add the new HomePlug AV by using either Simple Connect or the HomePlug AV Utility
software. To use Simple Connect, please refer to Joining an Existing HomePlug AV Network.
To use HomePlug AV Utility, please refer to Private Network Name.
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About HomePlug AV Utility
HomePlug AV Utility is a software application that allows you to configure HomePlug AV. It is
mainly used for changing the Private Network Name, detecting other HomePlug AV’s in the
network, and measuring the throughput of devices. Installation is straightforward and the user
interface is easy to use.
Note: To use HomePlug AV Utility, you need a computer using a Windows operating system with the
.NET Framework installed. If you do not have .NET installed, the HomePlug AV installer will
installer it for you.
Requirements
Your computer must meet the following requirements:
Windows XP (32 and 64 bit), or Vista (32 and 64 bit)
300 MHz Processor
128 Mb of RAM
.NET Framework
Windows Installer 3.1 for Windows XP (32 and 64 bit)
Network Interface Card
CD-ROM
128 Mb of free hard disk space
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Installation
To install HomePlug AV Utility:
1. Insert the Resource CD that comes with HomePlug AV into the CD-ROM drive.
2. Click the Start button, and then click Run.
3. In the Run dialog box, type D:\Setup.exe (where D: is your CD-ROM drive), and then click
OK.
4. Follow the instructions on the installation wizard.
Two applications will be installed in your computer - HomePlug AV Utility will be installed
first followed by .NET Framework. The installer detects any version of .NET Framework in
your computer. If .NET Framework is not installed, a dialog box opens to ask if you would
like to install .NET Framework. Click Yes. The .NET Framework will not be installed if the
required version is already in your computer.
Operating System .NET Framework version to be
installed
XP /Vista/Windows 7 32-bit .NET Framework 3.5 SP 1 32-bit
XP /Vista/Windows 7 64-bit .NET Framework 3.5 SP 1 64-bit
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Opening HomePlug AV Utility
Two ways to open HomePlug AV Utility:
Right-click the HomePlug AV Utility desktop shortcut and then select Open.
Click the Start button, click Programs, click HomePlug AV, click HomePlug AV Ethernet
Adapter, and then click HomePlug AV Utility.
The User Interface
The HomePlug AV Utility user interface is divided into tabs. These tabs include:
Home
Private Network Name
Quality of Service
Devices
Firmware Upgrade
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Home
Home provides a list of all the possible tasks you can perform in the HomePlug AV Utility. To start a
task, you first need to select the network card connected to your HomePlug AV. This is most helpful
when you have more than one network card in your computer. When you select a network card, the
MAC Address of the HomePlug AV connected to your computer appears. If there is no HomePlug AV
connected to your computer, no MAC address will appear.
After selecting the network card, there are four possible tasks you can perform. These tasks
include:
• Change the Private Network Name
• Change the QoS settings
• View devices in the network
• Upgrade the firmware
When you select any task, you will be forwarded to the tab for the selected task.
Home
Home
HomeHome
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Private Network Name
Private Network Name provides the function to manually change the Private Network Name of local
and remote HomePlug AVs. A Private Network Name is a string of 8 to 64 characters enables
HomePlug AV devices to communicate with each other.
If you intend to create multiple networks, you can assign different Private Network Names among
your devices. You have to, however, make sure that at least two HomePlug AVs have a similar
Private Network Name. A HomePlug AV that uses a unique or random Private Network Name will not
be able to communicate with other devices.
Private Network Name
Note: In case you cannot connect into the network after changing the Private Network Name,
please power cycle the device. To power cycle, disconnect and then reconnect HomePlug AV from
the power outlet.
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Local Private Network Name
Local Private Network Name refers to the Private Network Name of the HomePlug AV that is
directly connected to the computer where you use HomePlug AV Utility.
To change the local Private Network Name:
1. Open HomePlug AV Utility.
2. Click Private Network Name.
3. Type the new Private Network Name. This field is case sensitive. It accepts 8 to 64
alphanumeric characters including punctuation marks but no spaces.
4. Click Apply. When the process is complete, the message Settings Applied appears.
Remote Private Network Name
Without leaving your computer, you can change the Private Network Name of remote HomePlug AV
devices, provided they are using the same Private Network Name as your local HomePlug AV. You
cannot change the Private Network Name of remote devices that is not currently networked with
your local HomePlug AV.
Note: When changing the Private Network Name of remote devices, you will need the Device ID
that appears on the label pasted on the device. It will be more helpful if you list down the Device
ID of all your HomePlug AVs to enable you to remotely change their settings using the HomePlug AV
Utility software.
To change the Private Network Name of a remote HomePlug AV:
1. Open HomePlug AV Utility.
2. Click Private Network Name.
3. Type the new Private Network Name. This field is case sensitive. It accepts 8 to 64
alphanumeric characters including punctuation marks but no spaces.
4. Select Change Private Network Name of remote device.
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5. Type the Device ID of the remote device. The Device ID can be found on the label pasted on
the device.
6. Click Apply. When the process is complete, the message Settings Applied appears.
After changing the Private Network Name of the remote HomePlug AV, it will no longer be
able to communicate with your local HomePlug AV, unless you use a similar Private Network
Name for your local HomePlug AV.
Simulate Simple Connect Button
Simulate Simple Connect Button allows you to apply functionalities without manually pressing the
Simple Connect button on a HomePlug AV device. However, this only works on local devices.
Simple Connect Select to search and pair with another device, or search and join an
existing HomePlug AV network.
NMK Randomize Select to reset to a random Private Network Name. A HomePlug AV using a
random Private Network Name will be disconnected from the HomePlug network and will
not be able to communicate with other devices until it forms a new network or joins an
existing network.
AVLN Status Displays the HomePlug AV Logical Network membership status number.
Note: The Simulate Simple Connect Button functions from HomePlug AV Utility can be used for
HomePlug AV versions with or without the Simple Connect button on the device.
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To simulate a Simple Connect function:
1. Connect HomePlug AV to your computer.
2. Select a Simulate Simple Connect Button action:
a. Simple Connect
b. PNN Randomize
c. AVLN Status
3. Click Simulate Button Push.
Quality of Service
Quality of Service gives you the capability to prioritize particular applications within your network.
QoS is not enabled by default.
Quality of Service
Quality of Service
Quality of ServiceQuality of Service
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QoS Modes:
Online Game/Internet Prioritizes data streaming
Audio or Video Prioritizes data streaming multimedia streaming
Voice over IP Prioritizes voice applications
To enable QoS:
1. Open HomePlug AV Utility.
2. Click Quality of Service.
3. Check Enable QoS.
4. Select a QoS mode.
5. Click Apply. When the process is complete, the message Settings Applied appears.
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Devices
Devices displays information about remote HomePlug AV’s detected in the network. Only HomePlug
AVs using the same Private Network Name as the local HomePlug AV will appear in the Remote
Devices list.
Devices
Devices
DevicesDevices
Devices displays the following information:
TEI Displays the Terminal Equipment Identifier.
Device MAC address Displays the HomePlug AV MAC Address.
Bridge MAC Address Displays the MAC Address of the Ethernet network adapter connected
to the HomePlug AV.
Connection Rate Displays the Transmit and Receive connection rates.
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Firmware Upgrade
Use Firmware Upgrade to upgrade firmware of HomePlug AV. After upgrading the firmware,
HomePlug AV will still retain the same Private Network Name and MAC address settings. Before you
proceed with the upgrade, you need to have both the configuration file (PIB extension) and the
firmware file (NVM extension). You can download upgrade files from the product’s Web site.
Firmware Upgrade
Firmware Upgrade
Firmware UpgradeFirmware Upgrade
To upgrade the firmware of a HomePlug AV:
1. Connect HomePlug AV to the computer where you are using HomePlug AV Utility.
2. Open HomePlug AV Utility.
3. Click Firmware Upgrade.
4. Click Browse to select the location of the configuration and firmware files. The
configuration file has a PIB extension while the firmware file has an NVM extension. After
you select the location of the configuration and firmware files, the upgrade will
immediately start.
To reset to factory default:
1. Connect HomePlug AV to the computer where you are using HomePlug AV Utility.
2. Open HomePlug AV Utility.
3. Click Factory Default.
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Note: You can also perform a reset to the factory default when you press the RESET button on the
device for 2 seconds.
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Appendix
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and complies with the specifications 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 according to 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 is found by turning the equipment off and on,
the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment or devices
Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance
European Regulations
The product has been designed, tested and manufactured according to the European R&TTE
directive 1999/5/EC.
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Safety Warnings
For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions.
Do not open the device. Opening or removing the device cover can expose you to dangerous
high voltage points or other risks. Only qualified service personnel can service the device.
Please contact your vendor for further information.
Do not use your device during a thunderstorm. There may be a risk of electric shock
brought about by lightning.
Do not expose your device to dust or corrosive liquids.
Do not use this product near water sources.
Make sure to connect the cables to the correct ports.
Do not obstruct the ventilation slots on the device.
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