Aztech HomePlug AV with Simple Connect Button User Manual
HomePlug AV with Simple Connect Button
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Contents
About the Product ..................................................................... 5
How Does It Work?.........................................................................................................................5
For best Performance ....................................................................................................................6
Package Contents....................................................................................................... 7
Device Design............................................................................................................. 7
How to Use Simple Connect..........................................................................................................9
Creating a HomePlug AV Network...........................................................................................9
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
Regulatory Compliance Notices................................................................................ 39
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About the Product
HomePlug AV Adaptor 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 Adaptor 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 Adaptor can reliably handle high requirement
applications like broadband Internet, high definition video streaming, and Voice over IP.
HomePlug AV Adaptor converts digital signals to a complex analog signal that traverses
along the electrical wires. When receiving the analog signal, HomePlug AV Adaptor
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:
Note: HomePlug AV devices from the Twin Pack are already configured to use a common Private Network
Note:Note:
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 device 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 Adaptor 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 Adaptor.
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Package Contents
The package contains the following items:
1 HomePlug AV Adaptor 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.
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• Easy Start Guide
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Device Design
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Label
Label Status
LabelLabel
A
Simple Connect
Power
Powerline Activity
Status Description/ Function
StatusStatus
Press to create or join a HomePlug AV network. It can also
Off No power. B
On • After Simple Connect is pressed for two
Off Device is not connected to a HomePlug AV network. C
On
Description/ Function
Description/ FunctionDescription/ Function
be used to reset the Private Network Name to a random
key.
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.
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. D
Ethernet Activity
E Ethernet Port Accepts either cross or straight Ethernet cable.
F Reset to Factory Default Press for 2 seconds to reset to the factory default settings.
On
An Ethernet device is connected.
•
The LED flashes to indicate Ethernet activity.
•
When you reset to the factory default, all your
configuration changes will be removed.
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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 on both devices, a
common Private Network Name will be automatically generated to enable them to
communicate with each other.
Note:
Note: New HomePlug AVs from a Twin Pack can already communicate with each other out of the box.
Note:Note:
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 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 will blink. If the Power LED
did not blink, press Simple Connect
again for two seconds.
Note:
Note: Do not press Simple Connect for more than 2
Note:Note:
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 searching
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for another device to pair with.
Note:
Note: Do not press Simple Connect for more than 2
Note:Note:
seconds
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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.
When the Powerline Activity LED on
either HomePlug X or HomePlug Y is off,
this means the pairing is not successful. In
this case, you need to redo the entire
process again.
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