BT PowerGrid 902 User Manual

Quick User Guide
Powerline Ethernet Adapter
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Introduction

The PG902 Powerline Ethernet adapter you have just acquired is part of Comtrend’s Powerline family:
• PG902 – The Current Model
• DH10PF – The Original Powerline Product
• PG922 Power Strip – For Multiple Powerline Connections
This quick user guide will provide you with the basic knowledge to start using your new PG902 in just minutes. For more advanced options we recommend you visit our website and download the user manual at
www.comtrend.com
Table of Contents
Introduction 1 The perfect complement for a Wi-Fi connection
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Package content
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How to install the PowerGrid 902
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How to use a power strip with the PG902
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How to add a new Powerline to your existing network
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How to understand the STATUS LED colours
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Product disposal instructions 1
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EC declaration of conformity 1
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The perfect complement for a Wi-Fi connection

Powerline adapters are the ideal way of creating a home network or complementing an existing Wi-Fi connection.
By providing a secure high speed connection and great service quality,
Powerlines allow you to watch Standard and High Denition (HD)
movies as well as play online games without interruption or pixilation; share photos, music and other media stored on a PC or compatible storage device anywhere in your home.
Powerline Adapters will help you reach those areas of your home where Wi-Fi signal is either too weak or cannot reach.
Other usages of Powerline adapters include IP-CCtv surveillance
cameras, setting up an ofce network without the need to add more wires or rewire if you change your ofce conguration.

Package content

The following items are included in your PG902 package:
• A pair of PG902 adapters
• One Ethernet cable
• One copy of this user guide
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LEDs and Buttons:
The PG902 has been designed to be as user friendly as possible. There are just three LED lights and t wo buttons on the unit. They are described on this page and the next.
LEDs
1. AP/STBY
2. ETHERNET
3. STATUS
LED Colour
STATUS
Red: the connection speed is between
1 and 4 Megabits per second
Orange: the c onnection speed is between
4 and 10 Megabits per second
Green: the connection speed is more
than 10 Megabits per second
ETHERNET
Green constant: Local area network
(LAN) connection is established
Green blinking: LAN activity
AP/STBY
Red: Powerline is in Standby Mode
Green constant: Powerline is connected
as the Access Point (AP)
Green blinking: Powerline is attempting
to establish a connection.
3 Flashes: the Powerline network has established
a connection and nished its conguration
Buttons
1. CONFIG/RESET:
This button is used to “Extend your current Powerline network” a “Factory Reset” or to turn the LEDs lights off.
2. ON/STBY:
This button is used to set the Powerline into Standby mode to save energy when you are not planning to use the device. Turning the adapter to standby mode will also turn off the “Status” and “Ethernet” LEDs
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Functions
Button Action Result
CONFIG/ RESET
Press for one (1) second.
First time: LEDs are turned OFF Second time: LEDs are turned ON
All LEDs will turn off, but the Powerline will still be working. Great if you are watching movies in a dark room
Press for ve (5) seconds Access Conguration
mode
See page 7 for more information on how to add extra Powerline adapters to your network
Press for ten (10) seconds
Performs a Factor y setting
This will return the adapter to its original factory settings.
ON/STBY
Press once to set the adapter to Standby Mode.
(Press it again to turn the adapter back on.)
Status and Ethernet LEDs are switched off and the adapter stops working.
Ethernet Port:
Powerlines use an Ethernet por t to connect through an Ethernet cable to the device you wish to add to your network. One end of the Ethernet cable is connected to the Powerline adapter, while the other end is connected to your device.
Front and rear plugs
Comtrend Powerline adapters are the rst ones in the UK market to bring a fully BS1363 certied female plug; so choosing a Comtrend
Powerline PG902 means you can still safely use your electrical outlet.
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How to install the PowerGrid 902

Comtrend’s PG902 starter kit, supplied in pairs, comes ready to use; the Powerline adapters are paired in our factor y so they will recognize each other, which makes setup this easy:
1. Plug both PG902 adapters into an electrical socket
a. One next your router (or modem)
b. One next to the device you will connect to your network
2. The Status LEDs on both PG902 adapters will light up RED
3. When the Status LEDs are both GREEN the adapters are ready to use
Pick the PG902 adapter with a serial number ending with the letter “A”. The serial number can be found on the label at the back of the adapter.
This is the Access Point (AP). Connect the AP to your router with an
Ethernet cable, as shown here.
Connect the other PG902 to your computer, V-box or other net work
device using an Ethernet cable. This is the End Point (EP).
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Shortly, you will see the Ethernet LED blinking; this indicates that there
is data traf c going through the PG902. You are now ready to start
using your net work.

How to use a power strip with the PG902

If you are planning to use a power strip we recommend that you plug the power strip in to the Powerline and not the Powerline into the power strip. If you must plug your adapter into a power strip, we suggest you
use a basic power strip as the more advanced ones have a lter that
can inter fere with the Powerline signal.
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How to add a new Powerline to your existing network

Comtrend Powerline pairs are paired in the factory for your convenience and security. However if you need to add more adapters to your existing network you will need to follow some easy steps in order to keep your network secure. The following procedure applies to both Powerline DH10PF and PG902 adapters.
MAKE SURE THAT ALL OF YOUR POWERLINES ARE CONNECTED TO THE MAINS.
Step 1: Identif y the current AP
(access point) adapter. From your
current adapters the one with the AP LED in green will be the AP adapter.
NOTE: If you per formed a factory reset on the AP adapter (see step 2), it
is now an EP adapter. In this case, you will need to assign it as an
AP (see FAQ on pg. 8).
Step 2: Reset the new Adapter to its factory settings: this is to make sure your
new adapter is set as an EP (end point).
Press the CONFIG/RESET button for 10 seconds. All LEDs will turn OFF and the STATUS LED will be RED.
AP/STBY
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CONFIG RESET
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Powerline Eth ernet Adapter with Fi lter
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CONFIG RESET
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Powerline Et hernet Adapter with Fi lter
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Step 3: On your AP adapter (Step 1),
press the CONFIG/RESET button until the AP LED starts blinking.
Step 4: On the NEW EP adapter you
are adding to your network (step 2),
press the CONFIG/RESET button
until the AP LED star ts ashing. The NEW EP adapter AP LED will ash 3
times and the STATUS LED will turn ON.
Wait until the AP LED on the AP
adapter (step 1) stops blinking.
You have now added your NEW EP adapter to your network. Repeat the same steps for each new adapter you want to add to your
network.
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Powerline Eth ernet Adapter with Fi lter
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How to understand the STATUS LED colours

The STATUS LED provides important information that will provide
solutions to common questions, such as why a High Denition (HD)
movie is not showing or shows with pixels. The STATUS LED indicator will var y its colour depending on the estimated speed of the Powerline connection. The speed is measured in Megabytes Per Second
(Mbps).
Colour Information
RED
The current connection is less than 4Mbps, normal internet activities are possible but the Powerline is unable to transmit
either Standard Movies or High Denition (HD) Movies
ORANGE
The current connection is greater than 4Mbps and less than 10Mbps, normal internet activities are possible and the network is able to transmit a single Standard Movie but not an HD Movie.
GREEN
The current connection is greater than 10Mbps; the Powerline is capable of transmitting Standard and HD Movies as well as normal internet activities.
NOTE: If the HDTV video bandwidth is lower than 10Mbps, it may be pos-
sible to stream the video with an OR ANGE STATUS LED in some cases.

Frequently Asked Questions

This Powerline adapter has been designed to be a reliable and easy to use to create or extend an existing home network. However, should you experience any problems, please refer to the list below to aid in troubleshooting.
1. How do I convert an AP into an EP?
• Make sure the Powerline adapter is plugged directly into the electrical outlet and that it is powered on.
• Do a factory reset (see Step 2 on pg. 7 for the Factory Reset procedure).
2. How do I convert an EP into an AP?
• Make sure the Powerline adapter is plugged directly into the electrical outlet and that it is powered on.
• Press CONFIG/RESET button until its AP/STBY LED starts blinking.
• Wait until conguration period nishes (30 seconds). At that
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point the adapter has been designated as a Fixed AP with an auto generated Network ID and Encryption key and its AP/ STBY LED lights GREEN.
3. Why is SDT V video not streaming?
• Check the STATUS indicator LED in the adapter connected to the STB.
• If the indicator is RED this means that the PLC link is not able to play an SDTV streaming.
• Try to reposition the adapter into another outlet in order to obtain an ORANGE or GREEN indication.
• If the indicator is OR ANGE or GREEN, it should now be able to play SDTV video.
• If the SDTV video still does not play, check the Ethernet cables and the settings of devices connected to the PLC adapters
(STB, router, PC, video server, etc.).
4. Why is there more than one AP on the network?
• In order to work properly your network can only have one Fixed AP unit. Verify that this is the case by examining the AP/STBY LED for all adapters
• If there is more than one AP, it means that key exchange process has failed.
• Per form a factory reset on the adapter you DO NOT wish to
be designated as an AP (see Step 2 on page 7 for the Factor y Reset procedure).
• Repeat network conguration procedure again (page 7).
• If the conguration procedure has again failed, it is possible the adapters are using different forms of encr yption (crypto mode).
o To eliminate this as a possibility; o perform a factor y reset on all adapters
o choose the adapter you will like to act as an AP (we
recommend the one connected to your modem/router)
o Press CONFIG/RESET button until its AP/STBY LED star ts
blinking.
o Wait until conguration period nishes (30 seconds). At that
point the adapter has been designated as a Fixed AP with an auto generated Network ID and Encryption key and its AP/STBY LED lights GREEN.
o Follow the steps on page 10
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5. Why is HDT V video not streaming?
• Check the status indicator LED in the adapter connected to the
set top box (STB).
• If the indicator is RED or ORANGE this means that the
Powerline link is not able to stream HDT V.
• Try to reposition the adapter in another outlet in order to obtain
a GREEN indication.
• If the indicator is GREEN, it should now be able to play a HDTV
video.
• If the LED is not GREEN check the Ethernet cables and the
settings of devices connected to Powerline adapters (STB, DSL router, PC, video server, etc.).
NOTE: If the HDTV video bandwidth is lower than 10Mbps, it may be pos-
sible to stream the video with an OR ANGE STATUS LED in some cases.
6. What if my Powerline Adapters don’t t into the plug
socket?
• Your Powerline Adapters might not t because the sockets are
too close to the oor or are in the skirting board.
• The easiest way around this is to use a trailing power strip, and
plug the Adapter into the strip. Please make sure that the strip is not an anti-surge adapter strip.
7. What if the house next door has Powerline Adapters as well?
• Each pair of Powerline Adapters has its own unique security key. This means that your connection is secure and cannot be confused with anyone else’s.
8. Is it safe to leave the Powerline Adapters on all the time - is there any danger of overheating?
• Powerline Adapters are CE certied and completely safe to
leave plugged in all the time. They may become slightly warm in use - this is perfectly normal. However, you may wish to put them into standby when not in use.
9. How much power do Powerline Adapters use and how much do they cost each month in electricity?
• The Adapters use 5.5 Wat ts when in use and 1.8 Watts in
standby. Prices vary bet ween electricity suppliers.
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10. How can I check that my Powerline Adapters are working properly?
• Your Powerline Adapters are set to work together as a pair, and should work perfectly out of the box. The best way to test them
is to nd a double plug socket, and plug them in next to each other. Often the best place to nd a double plug socket is in your
kitchen. Alternatively plug them into a trailing extension strip
(but not an anti-surge strip).
• When plugged in, after 10- 40 seconds, the Powerline Adapters
will congure themselves so that each has a green status light,
and one of the pair has an orange AP light.
• Both adapters have green status lights
• If the Powerline Adapters don’t congure themselves as above,
you need to follow the reset procedure.
• When your Powerline Adapters are connected to a device the Ethernet light should light up. When you’re using the ser vice
the Ethernet light will ash. You may notice that the Status Light
on one or both Powerline Adapters changes to red or orange. This isn’t something to worr y about if you are not having any problems with your connection.
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Product disposal instructions

The symbol shown here and on the product means that the product is classed as Electrical or Electronic Equipment and should not be disposed with other household or commercial waste at the end of its working life.
The Waste of Electrical and Electronic
Equipment (WEEE) Directive (2002/96/EC)
has been put in place to recycle products using best available recovery and recycling techniques to minimize the impact on the environment, treat any hazardous substances
and avoid the increasing landll.
Product disposal instructions for residential users
When you have no further use for it, please remove any batteries and dispose of them and the product as per your local authority’s recycling processes. For more information please contact your local authority or the retailer where the product was purchased.
Product disposal instructions for business users
Business users should contact their suppliers and check the terms and conditions of the purchase contract and ensure that this product is not mixed with other commercial waste for disposal.
Copyright
Copyright© 2008 Comtrend Corporation. All rights reserved. The
information contained herein is the exclusive proper ty of Comtrend Corporation. No part of this document may be translated, transcribed, or reproduced in any form or by any means without prior written consent from Comtrend Corporation. This document is subject to change without notice.
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EC declaration of conform
Emission date: 24/04/08
Signature Printed Name: Harold Fitch Position/Title: General Manager

EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

We, the undersigned,
Manufacturer: Comtrend Corporation Address, City: Edificio América II, C/Proción, 7: Portal 3: Bajo H;
20823 Madrid
Country: Spain Phone No: +34 91 799 0403 VAT No.: ESN7361005G Authorised representative in Europe: Mr. Harold Fitch, European and South American
General Manager
Address, City: Madrid Country: Spain
certify and declare under our sole responsibility that the following apparatus:
Description: Powerline Ethernet with mains adaptor Manufacturer: Comtrend Corporation Model: PowerGrid 902 Restrictive use: For residential and office environment only
conforms with the essential requirements of the EMC Directive 2004/108/EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC, based on the following specifications applied:
EU Harmonized Standards:
EN 55022:2006 Information technology equipment - Radio
disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of measurement
EN 50412-2-1:2005 Power line communication apparatus and systems
used in low-voltage installations in the frequency range 1,6 MHz to 30 MHz
EN 60950-1:2006 Information technology equipment – Safety - Part 1:
General requirements
Other specifications and Technical Documentation:
CIS/I/89/CD Amendment to CISPR 22: Clarification of its
application to telecommunication system on the method of disturbance measurement at ports used
for PLC (Power Line Communication)
PowerGrid 902 TCF Technical Construction File of PowerGrid 902 ref.
PG902CTTCF0508v1
This Certificate is guarantee by the following supporting documentation:
- Safety Test Report 7C855CGB1 and EMC Test Report 7G0899GU1, issued by UKAS accredited laboratory (0971) KLT
- BS1363 ASTA lab certification No: 16906 support by Test Report HK08011731-1 issued by Hong
Kong Telecommunications Authority (HKTA) accredited laboratory Intertek Testing Services Hong Kong Ltd.
- CISPR I/89/CD Test Report IE_ICEM_COM080101-IN issued by ENAC accredited laboratory
190/LE1113-4 ITACA and therefore compiles with the essential requirements and provisions of the EMC and LV Directives.
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