Aztech HL119EP User Manual
Aztech HL119 EP
Smart Link HomePlug AV2 600 Mbps
With Pass-through
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User Manual
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Contents
About the Product .................................................................. 5
How Does It Work? ............................................................................................................... 5
Smart Link ................................................................................................................................ 6
Direct Connection ................................................................................................................ 7
Package Contents ................................................................................................... 7
Device Design .......................................................................................................... 8
Pairing the Device .............................................................................................................. 10
How to Use Reset and Simple Connect Button ......................................................... 11
Resetting the Private Network Name ....................................................................... 12
Creating a Secured HomePlug AV2 Network ........................................................ 13
Joining an Existing Secured HomePlug AV2 Network .......................................... 18
Power Saving Mode ........................................................................................................... 23
Getting Started ..................................................................... 24
Plan Your Network .................................................................................................. 25
Local Network ...................................................................................................................... 25
Gaming Network ................................................................................................................ 26
Entertainment Network ..................................................................................................... 27
Media Network .................................................................................................................... 27
Setup the HomePlug AV2s .................................................................................... 28
For Twin Pack ........................................................................................................................ 28
For Single Pack..................................................................................................................... 28
About HomePlug AV2 Utility ................................................ 29
Requirements ......................................................................................................... 29
Installation ............................................................................................................... 30
Opening HomePlug AV2 Utility ............................................................................. 31
The User Interface .................................................................................................. 31
Home ...................................................................................................................................... 32
Private Network Name ...................................................................................................... 33
Local Private Network Name ...................................................................................... 34
Remote Private Network Name ................................................................................. 34
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Simulate Simple Connect Button ............................................................................... 35
Quality of Service ................................................................................................................ 36
Devices .................................................................................................................................. 37
Firmware Upgrade .............................................................................................................. 38
Appendix ............................................................................... 40
FCC Statement ....................................................................................................... 40
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About the Product
HomePlug AV2 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 AV2 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 600
Mbps, HomePlug AV2 can reliably handle high requirement applications like broadband
Internet, high definition video streaming, and Voice over IP.
HomePlug AV2 converts digital signals to a complex analog signal that traverses along the
electrical wires. When receiving the analog signal, HomePlug AV2 converts the analog signal
back to digital. To make the signal secured, a 128-bit AES encryption is applied.
A HomePlug AV2 device can only communicate with other HomePlug AV2 devices that use
the same Private Network Name. The Private Network Name can be easily changed in two
ways. (1) is through the HomePlug AV2 Utility software. It can be changed manually using the
HomePlug AV2 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; (2) Is
through the Simple Connect button. The Simple Connect button 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 AV2 network.
Note: HomePlug AV2 devices are effective when used in pairs. The Twin packs are already
configured to use a common Private Network Name unique for that pair and are ready to
use without involving any complex configurations. The HomePlug AV2 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 AV2 network.
When a HomePlug AV2 communicates with another device, the Powerline Activity LED
color will indicate the status of the connection rate it provides: Red means below 30 Mbps;
Amber means 30 to 80 Mbps; and Green means more than 80 Mbps.
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Smart Link
Communication signals traverses in either the Line-Neutral pair or the Line-Ground pair.
Aztech HL119EP was developed differently compared to other Standard PLC devices. Unlike
Standard PLC devices wherein communication signals only traverse in the Line-Neutral pair,
Aztech HL119EP it utilizes both the Line-Neutral and the Line-Ground pair to improve and
increase the overall coverage of your home network; this innovation is called, the Smart Link.
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Direct Connection
For best performance, connect the HomePlug AV2 directly to a wall outlet. Avoid
connecting it to a power strip where other electrical devices are connected. Other devices
produce electrical noise or interferences that may affect the overall performance of your
HomePlug AV2.
Package Contents
The package contains the following items:
• 1 HomePlug AV2 for Single Pack or 2 HomePlug AV2s for Twin Pack
(Note: HomePlug AV2 is available in GBR, DEU and AUS Plugs)
• 1 Ethernet cable for Single Pack or 2 Ethernet cables for Twin Pack
• Resource CD that contains the HomePlug AV2 Utility installer and the User Manual.
• Easy Start Guide
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Device Design
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DEU
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Label Status Description/ Function
Off • No power.
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A Power LED
B Powerline Activity
On
• HomePlug AV2 is on a Power Saving Status if
the Power LED is blinking slowly.
• When Simple Connect is pressed for 10
seconds, this LED will turn OFF and turn ON
to confirm the Private Network Name reset.
• After Simple Connect is pressed for 2
seconds, this LED will blink to confirm the
button press.
• If Reset Button is pressed for 3 seconds, this
LED will turn OFF and turn ON.
Off Device is not connected to a HomePlug AV2
network.
• When Simple Connect is pressed for 10
seconds, this LED will turn OFF to confirm the
Private Network Name reset.
• This LED is steady in color when the device is
On
part of a HomePlug AV2 network.
• The LED colors represents the connection
rate within the HomePlug AV2 network
whether it is good (red), better (amber), or
best (green).
C Ethernet Activity
D Ethernet Port
E Reset Button
F Simple Connect Button
Off An Ethernet device is not connected.
On
• This LED is steady when an Ethernet device is
connected.
• When Simple Connect is pressed for 10
seconds, this LED will turn OFF and turn ON
to confirm the Private Network Name reset.
(Ethernet is connected)
• The LED flashes to indicate Ethernet activity.
Accepts either cross or straight Ethernet cable.
Press for 3 seconds then release button to reset to
the factory default settings. When you reset to the
factory default, all your configuration changes will
be removed.
When Simple Connect is pressed for 10 seconds, it
will randomize the Private Network Name.
Press 2 seconds to join or add to another network.
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Pairing the Device
Your HomePlug AV2 devices by default are preconfigured to have a common Private
Network Name. Setting up your HomePlug AV2 network is as easy as 1,2 and 3.
1. It is advisable that you plug in your HomePlug AV2 devices side by side to easily
observe the LED behaviors of each HomePlug AV2. 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 HomePlug AV2 into the wall socket then connect it to your
Modem/Router’s Ethernet port using an Ethernet cable.
3. In ROOM B plug in your HomePlug AV2 into the wall socket then connect it to your
computer’s Ethernet Port using an Ethernet cable. Your HomePlug AV2 is now ready
to use.
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How to Use Reset and Simple Connect Button
Simple Connect provides a more convenient way of creating your HomePlug AV2 network
without the need to open the HomePlug AV2 Utility software from a computer. The button
has three main functions which include:
• Resetting the Private Network Name
• Creating a Secured HomePlug AV2 Network
• Joining an existing Secured HomePlug AV2 Network
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Resetting the Private Network Name
Simple Connect allows you to reset the HomePlug AV2’s Private Network Name to a random
key. When a HomePlug AV2 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 for 3 seconds.
.
To reset the Private Network Name using Simple Connect:
Step 1
On HomePlug X, Press the Simple Connect
button for 10 seconds. Power LED and
Ethernet LED will turn OFF and turn ON
(Ethernet is connected). The Powerline
Activity LED will switch OFF on both units.
Step 2
On the second adapter (HomePlug Y), 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.
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Creating a Secured HomePlug AV2 Network
To create a HomePlug AV2 network, you need at least two HomePlug AV2 devices using
random Private Network Names. When you press Simple Connect for 10 seconds on both
devices, a common Private Network Name will be automatically generated to enable them
to communicate with each other.
Note: New HomePlug AV2 can already communicate with each other once out of the box
and plugged. 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 Secured HomePlug AV2 network using Simple Connect:
Step 1
Plug your HomePlug AV2s side by side where you can easily observe the LED behavior.
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 HomePlug AV2 X for 10 seconds. Powerline Activity
LED will turn OFF. Power LED will Turn OFF and ON indicating that the Private Network
Name has been randomized.
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