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CM-6100 POWERLINE ETHERNET ADAPTER KIT

CM-6104 4-PORT POWERLINE ETHERNET SWITCH KIT

USER MANUAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

ORDERING INFORMATION ....................................................................................2

INCLUDED ITEMS ....................................................................................................4

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................5

FIRST THING TO KNOW BEFORE INSTALLATION ....................................................7

AC OUTLETS CONNECTION ............................................................................. 7

CONNECTION VIA POWER STRIP .................................................................... 8

ELECTRICAL INTERFERENCE ............................................................................. 9

ELECTRICAL WIRING ....................................................................................... 10

NOTE ON INSTALLING PLC DEVICE UTILITY SOFTWARE ............................... 10

PRODUCT OUTLOOK ............................................................................................11

PRODUCT OVERVIEW ..........................................................................................12

STANDBY MODE ............................................................................................. 14

PRODUCT INSTALLATION .....................................................................................15

SETTING LOGICAL NETWORK GROUP .......................................................... 15

REMOVE A DEVICE FROM A LOGICAL NETWORK GROUP ........................ 16

SETTING DIFFERENT NETWORK GROUP ......................................................... 17

APPLICATION 1 – LOCAL POWERLINE NETWORK AMONG PCS ................ 17

APPLICATION 2 – PC TO XDSL ROUTER CONNECTION ............................... 19

APPLICATION 3 – WIRELESS ACCESS POINT RANGE EXTENSIONS .............. 21

SPECIAL CARE FOR BUSINESS INSTALLATION ............................................... 21

SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................23

FAQ (FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) ..............................................................24

TROUBLE SHOOTING ............................................................................................29

WARRANTY.......................................................................................................... 32

Internet-to-TV Powerline Ethernet Adapters

ORDERING INFORMATION

This user manual describes Internet-to-TV Powerline Ethernet Adapter and 4-Port Powerline Ethernet Switch devices.

The Internet-to-TV Powerline Ethernet Adapter device converts the Ethernet packets from its Ethernet port to the Powerline Communication packets (PLC packets), which then run on home electrical power lines, and converts the PLC packets back to Ethernet packets.

The Internet-to-TV 4-Port Powerline Ethernet Switch device is a four-port Ethernet Switch device bridged together with the Powerline interface. It converts the Ethernet packets from any of its Ethernet ports to PLC packets, and from PLC packets back to Ethernet packets. Also, Ethernet packets between any two of the four Ethernet ports is common cable (CAT5e), just like a normal Ethernet switch.

Categories Description

CM-6100 converts from Ethernet packets to PLC packets, and vice versa.

CM-6104 converts the Ethernet packets from any of its Ethernet ports to PLC packets, and vice

versa.

This device can send any

packet from any of its Ethernet

ports to the Ethernet port of any

Powerline Ethernet device!

PRODUCT SUMMARY

Internet-to-TV Powerline Ethernet Adapters

INCLUDED ITEMS

2 Ethernet cables

1 Quick Start Guide 1 Quick Start Guide

2 Ethernet cables

1 Internet-to-TV Powerline

Ethernet Adapter

1 Internet-to-TV 4-Port

Powerline Ethernet Switch

CM-6104CM-6100

2 Internet-to-TV Powerline

Ethernet Adapters

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This product is intended for connection to the AC power line. For installation instructions, refer to the Installation section (See page

15). The following precautions should be taken when using this product.

• Please read all instructions before installing and operating this

product.

• Please keep all instructions for later reference.

• Please follow all warnings and instructions marked on the

product.

• For safety reasons, when the device is being powered on, this product should NOT be installed in any electric socket which makes the surface with venting holes on the product to face downward (facing the oor).

• Unplug the Powerline device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a dry cloth for cleaning. DO NOT use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

• DO NOT operate this product near water.

• This product should never be placed near or over a radiator,

or heat register.

• This product relies on the building’s electrical installation for short-circuit (over current) protection.

Internet-to-TV Powerline Ethernet Adapters

• DO NOT allow anything to rest on the product interconnect plug. DO NOT place this product where people may walk on the cords.

• Because this product sends data over the power line, it is recommended that you plug directly into a power outlet.

• DO NOT plug the device into a UPS or power strip with surge protection. The product has its own power lter for protection against surges.

• Only a qualied technician should service this product. Opening or removing covers may result in exposure to dangerous voltage points or other risks.

• Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer the product to qualied service personnel for the following conditions:

○ When the interconnect cords are damaged or frayed. ○ If liquid has been spilled into the product. ○ If the product has been exposed to rain or water. ○ If the product does not operate normally when the

operating instructions are followed.

○ If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

FIRST THING TO KNOW BEFORE INSTALLATION

Internet-to-TV Powerline Ethernet Adapters (PEA) send data to

and from each other over the existing electrical wiring in your home, and may be affected by electrical noises or the length of the wiring at your house. Keep the following in mind when placing this Powerline device in your home.

AC Outlets Connection

Avoid connecting this device to an un-interruptible power supply (UPS) or backup power supply device. For best results, we recommend connecting the adaptors directly to a wall outlet. Avoid connecting high power-consumption appliances to the same wall outlet. Plug these power consuming devices into a noise ltering power strip to prevent these devices from interfering with this Powerline device. See the following illustration gure:

For better performance, the following connection is recommended. Not isolating if from other devices by using a noise ltering power strip may cause interference with the Powerline device.

Noise-filtering Power Strip

Internet-to-TV Powerline Ethernet Adapters

The following connections are NOT recommended, although current PLC technology will overcome most noise interference from electronic devices’ AC adapters or chargers.

Noise-filtering Power Strip

Connection Via Power Strip

If you must connect this device to a power strip, please keep the following recommendation in mind:

• Make sure the power strip does not have a noise lter or a surge protector, as these features may impair communication signaling of the Powerline device sent over the electric wiring, and its throughput or distance will be degraded.

• Use a power strip with an AC cord that is as short as possible.

• Do not connect the adaptor to a power strip that receives power from another power strip.

Electrical Interference

Certain electrical devices emit electrical noise. If this noise is spread over to the electrical wiring in your home, it may interfere with the performance, speed, and reliability of this device. For best results, we recommend connecting an electrical noise lter to noise emitting appliances.

The following appliances are more likely to produce noise:

• Battery chargers (including cell phone chargers)

• Hair dryers

• Power drills

• Halogen light

• Vacuum cleaner

Additionally, this product may interfere with the following appliance:

• Lights or lamps which have a touch-sensitive on/off feature

Internet-to-TV Powerline Ethernet Adapters

Electrical Wiring

This device sends data to and from each other over the existing electrical wiring of your house. If two wall outlets are separated by a great distance of electrical wiring, these devices may not communicate well with each other. For more information, refer to the troubleshooting section.

Note on Installing PLC Device Utility Software

PLC Device Utility Software can be used for setting up or installing the PLC Device Utility Software on your PC, make sure your PC meets these requirements:

1. Your PC’s operating system should be one of the Microsoft Windows* 98SE, ME, 2000, XP, Vista, and 7.

2. Pentium® III 450 MHz processor, equivalent or higher

3. At least 256MB RAM

4. At least one free Ethernet port for this Powerline device.

PRODUCT OUTLOOK

Ethernet Port

Four Ethernet Ports

Electrical Plug

Venting Holes

(Shouldn’t face down when device is powered)

The “PLC Link/ACT “ LED indicator turns “ON” when Powerline link is detected. If the device is serving as a STATION, the LED indicator will ash to indicate transmit or receive Powerline activity. If the device is serving as a CCo (Central Coordinator), the LED indicator will steadily light ON, even in the presence of Powerline activity.

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