Aztech HL117E User Manual
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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