Comtrend PG 9142S User Manual

PowerGrid 9142s
Powerline Ethernet Adapter
with WiFi

User Manual

Version A1.0, October 2, 2014

261072-025

1

Preface

This manual provides information related to the installation and operati on of this
device. The individual reading this manual is presumed to have a basic
understanding of telecommunications terminology and concepts.

If you find the product to be inoperable or malfunctioning, please conta ct technical
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The cardboard box, the plastic co ntained in the packaging, and the par ts that make
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Never dispose of this electronic equipment along with your household wa ste; you
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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipmenthas been tested and found to complywith the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is
no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning
the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or
more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must
accept any interference received, including interference that maycause undesired operation.

Non-modification Statement:

Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm
between the radiator & your body.

CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT INFORMATION ................................................................................................ 5

1.1 WIFI FEATURES .................................................................................................................................. 5

1.2 POWERLINE FEATURES ......................................................................................................................... 5

1.3 SAFETY INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 6

1.4 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................... 6

1.5 PACKAGE CONTENTS ............................................................................................................................ 7

CHAPTER 2: NETWORK SETUP ............................................................................................................ 8

2.1 HARDWARE SETUP .............................................................................................................................. 8

2.2 POWERLINE LOGICAL NETWORK ........................................................................................................... 11

2.2.1 Initial Setup .......................................................................................................................... 12

2.2.2 Device Connection ................................................................................................................ 13

2.2.3 Adding a New Device............................................................................................................ 14

2.2.4 PowerGrid 9142s WiFi setup ................................................................................................ 15

2.2.5 WPS Setup ............................................................................................................................ 16

2.2.6 How to use a power strip with the PowerGrid 9142s ........................................................... 17

2.2.7 How to understand the STATUS LED colors ........................................................................... 17

2.2.8 Troubleshooting ................................................................................................................... 18

2.2.9 Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................................. 19

2.3 CONNECTING TO PG-9142S WIRELESS-N POWERLINE ADAPTER BY WEB BROWSER ....................................... 22

2.3.1 Windows 7 IP address setup ................................................................................................ 23

2.3.2 Connecting to Web Management Interface ......................................................................... 24

2.4 QUICK SETUP ................................................................................................................................... 25

2.4.1 LAN Settings ......................................................................................................................... 25

2.4.2 Wireless Settings .................................................................................................................. 26

2.4.3 Security Settings ................................................................................................................... 28

2.5 STATU S ............................................................................................................................................ 29

2.5.1 Device Status ........................................................................................................................ 29

2.5.2 System Log ........................................................................................................................... 31

2.5.3 Statistics ............................................................................................................................... 32

2.6 GENERAL SETUP ............................................................................................................................... 33

2.6.1 Time Zone Setting ................................................................................................................ 33

2.6.2 Password .............................................................................................................................. 34

2.6.3 TR-069 Client ........................................................................................................................ 35

2.6.4 LAN Settings ......................................................................................................................... 37

2.7 WIRELESS ........................................................................................................................................ 38

2.7.1 Basic settings ........................................................................................................................ 38

2.7.2 Advanced settings ................................................................................................................ 41

2.7.3 Security settings ................................................................................................................... 43

2.7.3.1 Disable Security ................................................................................................................. 44

2.7.3.2 WEP ................................................................................................................................... 44

2.7.3.3 WPA/WPA2/WPA-Mix ....................................................................................................... 45

2.7.4 Access Control ...................................................................................................................... 47

2.7.5 WPS ...................................................................................................................................... 48

2.8 TOOLS............................................................................................................................................. 51

2.8.1 Configuration Tools .............................................................................................................. 51

2.8.2 Firmware Upgrade ............................................................................................................... 52

2.8.3 Factory Defaults ................................................................................................................... 53

2.8.4 Save/Reload setting ............................................................................................................. 54

CHAPTER 3: HOMEPLUG AV USER APPLICATION TOOL ..................................................................... 55

3.1 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................... 55

3.2 USER GUIDE .................................................................................................................................... 59

3.2.1 Configuration ....................................................................................................................... 59

3.3 NETWORK TOPOLOGY ........................................................................................................................ 60

3.3.1 Topology Infornmation ......................................................................................................... 60

3.3.2 Device Details ....................................................................................................................... 62

3.3.3 Connectivity Information on the Entire Network ................................................................. 63

3.3.4 Connectivity Information for a Specific Device ..................................................................... 64

3.3.5 Average Network PHY Rate .................................................................................................. 66

3.3.6 Network Topology Legend .................................................................................................... 67

3.4 CHANGE DEVICE ID ........................................................................................................................... 68

3.5 UPD ATE FIRMWARE ........................................................................................................................... 70

3.6 CONFIGURATION WIZARD ................................................................................................................... 73

3.6.1 First Step – Creating a New Private Network ....................................................................... 74

3.6.2 Second Step – Adding Remote Devices to the New Private Network ................................... 75

3.7 LANGUAGE ...................................................................................................................................... 78

3.8 TROUBLESH OOTING ........................................................................................................................... 79

APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS .......................................................................................................... 80

Chapter 1: Product Information

1.1 WiFi Features

• Compatible with IEEE 802.11b/g/n wireless network standard

• Supports 64/128-bit WEP, WPA, and WPA2 wireless data encryption

• Supports MAC address filtering

• Supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup)

• Easy to use web-ba sed GUI (Graphical User Interface) for network

configuration and management purposes

1.2 Powerline Features

• High speed PHY rate - Up to 200Mbps

• Supports 128-bit AES link encryption with key management

• Supports Quality of Service (QoS)

• Support for IPv4/IPv6, IGMP and MLD snooping

• Easy installation - just plug and play

• Wall-mount design

1.3 Safety Information

1. This Wireless-N Powerline Adapter is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place
this Wireless-N Powerline Adapter outdoors.

2. DO NOT put this Wireless-N Powerline Adapter at or near hot or humid places, lik e
kitchens or bathrooms.

3. DO NOT pull any connected cable with force; disconnect it from the Wireless-N
Powerline Adapter first.

4. There’ s no user-serviceable part inside the Wireless-N Powerline Adapter. If yo u
found that the product is not working properly, please contact your dealer of
purchase and ask for help. DO NOT disassemble the product; this will void your
warranty.

1.4 System Requirements

 Computer or network devices with wired or wireless network interface card.
 Any connected devices must feature a network port.
 Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, Opera web browser ,

or Safari web browser).

 An available AC power socket (100 – 240 V, 50/60Hz).

1.5 Package contents

The following items are included in your PG-9142s package:

• A single PG-9142s Wireless-N Powerline Adapter

• One Ethernet cable

• Quick Installation Guide

Chapter 2: Network Setup

2.1 Hardware Setup

Front Panel and LED indicators

LED Color

OFF: No power (perhaps the socket to which the Wireless-N

Power

Status

Powerline Adapter is connected does not work or is disabled)

Green: Wirel ess -N Powerline Adap ter is plugged in with voltage

present

Blink: Establishing connection
Green: Excellent network traffic (i.e. the connection speed is more

than 90 Megabits per second)

Orange: Good network traffic (i.e. the connection speed is

between 40 and 90 Megabits per second)

Red: Normal network traffic (i.e. the connection speed is between

1 and 40 Megabits per second)

Blink: Wireless-N Powerline Adapter in power saving mode (blinks

twice every 5 seconds)

WLAN

Green: WiFi connection established
Blink: Data transmitting or receiving over WLAN (secured

network)
OFF : WiFi disabled

WPS

ETHERNET

Blink: WPS mode is on for 120 seconds

OFF: WPS mode is off

Green: LAN connection established

OFF: LAN connection is not establ ished

Blink: Data transmitting/receiving

Bottom Panel

Item Name Description
LAN Local Area Network (LAN) port
Reset Press 11 seconds to reset the syste m with facto ry defaults

Front Panel Buttons

Item Name Description

Press more than 2 seconds to start WPS connection

Press for between 2 – 11 seconds to join/establish a powerline

Config

network
Press for over 11 seconds to leave a powerline network

2.2 Powerline Logical Network

In the following example we are going to show how our PG-9142s works in
conjunction with the PG-9141s. See the following illustration for reference.

These steps show how to connect a PowerGrid 9141s unit to a modem or router . This
guide assumes that a PowerGrid 9141s will be the primary connection to the modem
/ router and the PowerGr id 9142s will be used within the network to connect to WiFi
capable devices (E.g. Tablet, IP Phone, Access Point).

2.2.1 Initial Setup

1. Ensure that your modem or ro ut er is powered on.

2. Plug a PowerGrid 9141s un it into the power socket closest to the modem/ ro uter .

The Power LED will blink GREEN.

3. Connect the PowerGrid 9141s unit to the LAN port of the modem/router with an

Ethernet (RJ-45) cable. W ait 10 se conds for the PowerGrid’s Ethernet LED and
Power LED to light up GREEN indicating a stable connection.

2.2.2 Device Connection

These steps show how to connect a PowerGrid 9142s to a network device.
Below we use an Ethernet camera as a network device.

1. Plug a PowerGrid 9142s unit into the power socket closest to the
camera or other device. The Power LED on the PowerGrid 9142s should
light up GREEN.

2. Power on your camera (or Ethernet device). Connect the PowerGrid
9142s to the camera with an Ethernet cable. The Ethernet LED on the
PowerGrid 9142s should light up GREEN.

3. The Status LED on the PowerGrid 9142s (s) should no w be RED,

GREEN or ORANGE.

4. If the Status LED is off , Press the “Config” button on each of the two
PowerGrid 9142s and 9141s devices for 2-11 seconds. Upon successful
connection of the PowerGrid 9141s, the Status LED will light up.

5. If the connection process is not successful, please refer to the trouble
shooting steps in 2.2.8

2.2.3 Adding a New Device

Follow steps 1-4 in section 2.2.2 to add additional PowerGrid 9142s devices to the
network. Press the “Config” button on the new device and one other PowerGrid
device in the network so they can pair and transmit data successfully.

2.2.4 PowerGrid 9142s WiFi setup

1. To connect your WiFi device (e.g. computer, tablet, smartphone) to the
PowerGrid 9142s Wireless-N Powerline Adapter, go to your device’s WiFi
settings to search for - and select - the SSID that is located on your PowerGrid
9142s device label.

2. When prompted, input the WiFi key located on the PowerGrid 9142s device
label to connect.

3. You should now be successfully connected to the PowerGrid 9142s WiFi
network.

Note: To configure the WiFi settings of your PowerGrid 9142s using a desktop
computer/notebook via an Ethernet cable, please refer to section 2.3 & 2.4

2.2.5 WPS Setup

If your client (e.g. smartphone, notebook, tablet) supports WPS (Wi-Fi Protected
Setup) then you c an use this method to set u p your PowerGrid 9142s’ Wi-Fi
network.

1. Press and hold the WPS button for more than 2 seconds on the PowerGrid 9142s
to activate its W PS. The PowerGrid 9142s’ WPS LED sho uld flash to indicate a
WPS connection is in progress.

2. Within two minutes, press the WPS button (often the WPS/Rese t b utton) on
your client to activate WPS.

Note: Please check the instructions for your wireless client for how long you need to
hold down its WPS button to activate WPS.

3. The devices will establish a connection. You can now connect to the PowerGrid
9142s’ wireless network with a Wi-Fi device, as described in section 2.2.2 To
confirm a successful connection you can see if your client device
(e.g. smartphone, no tebook, ta blet) displays the WiFi connected icon

2.2.6 How to use a power strip with the PowerGrid 9142s

Color

Information

RED

Normal network traffic (ex. the connection speed is between 1

ORANGE

Good network traffic (ex. the connection speed is between 40
and 90 Megabits per second).

GREEN

Excellent network traffic (ex. the connection speed is more

than 90 Megabits per second).

If you must plug y our Wireless-N Powerline Adapter into a power strip, we suggest
you use a basic power strip as the more advanced ones have a filter that can
interfere with the Powerline signal.

SURGE PROTECTED POWER STRIPS: Avoid plugging
PowerGrid units into power strips with surge prote ction as this will
reduce network speed and may even prevent their use.

2.2.7 How to understand the STATUS LED colors

The STATUS LED displays quality of the network and provides important

information that will provide solutions to common questions, such as why a High
Definition (HD) movie is not showing or shows with pixels. The STATUS LED
indicator will vary its color depending on the estimated speed of the Powerline
connection. The speed is measured in Megabits Per Second (Mbps).

and 40 Megabits per second).

2.2.8 Troubleshooting

The following information should help you diagnose basic setup or installation
problems.

1) POWER LED is OFF: If the POWER LED goes off, please make sure that your
power socket is working properly (perhaps by testing with another device).Then
plug in your PowerGrid 9142s again. If the POWER LED does not light up, please
contact your equipment supplier for further information.

2) ETHERNET LED is OFF: If the ETHERNET
LAN port of the PowerGrid unit is connected firmly to the LAN port of the other
device. To check the condition of the Ethernet cable, use another cable to test the
same connection.

3) STATUS LED is OFF: Plug both PowerGrid units that you’re attempting to pair
into power sockets that are within the sa me room; both PowerGrid devices should
have an Ethernet cable connected to their respective devices e.g. PC, Router, Set
Top Box, camera, etc…). After 10 seconds (approx, until all the LEDs of the device
blink), the STATUS LED should light up GREEN. If not, press the Config button on
each for 2-5 seconds and let go.

* If you have tried all of the above and are still experiencing problems, you can reset
both devices to factory default by using a pin to push the Reset button of each
device for 11 seconds. The WPS LED will flash every second. After the Reset b utton
is released, the WPS LED will be steady ON for around 5 seconds, then the system
will reboot to factory defaults.

LED fails to light up, ch ec k tha t the

PowerGrid 9142s PowerGrid 9141s

Reset

Reset

2.2.9 Frequently Asked Questions

This PG-9142s Wireless-N P owerline Adapter has been designed to be reliable and

easy to use in creating or extending your existing home network. However,
should you experience any problems, please refer to the list below to aid in
troubleshooting.

1. What to do if the LEDs do not display as expected?

• Power indictor is flashing, the other indicators are off: The PG-9142s

Wireless-N Powerline Adapter went into power saving mode. It occurs 60

seconds after the Ethernet signal connection stops.

• Ethernet LED is off: If the Ethernet LED does not light up, check or

connect your devices (PC, STB…etc.) to the port Ethernet PowerGrid to
check whether your Ethernet cable works. Alternatively, you can use
another similar cable.

• Status LED is off: After performing step 2. (for 2 single units to pair up),

if still not working, please do the following 2 steps:

 Simple Connect: Press the CONFIG push butto n f o r mo re t han 11

seconds on each of PG-9142s Wireless-N Powerline Adapters, then
press the CONFIG push button for 2-5 seconds on one adapter (the
Power LED should blink). Within 2 minutes, press the C ONFIG
push button for 2-5 seconds on the second adapter. After 10
seconds the two adapters should communicate and the Status LED
should be solid on both adapter s at the end of the pairing pro cess.

 Simp le Pa iring: Plug 2 PG-9142s Wireless-N Powerline Adapters in

to power outlets, then connect these 2 devices directly to one
another using an Ethernet cable. Wait for the Ethernet LED to
turn ON, and then disconnect the Ether net cable. The Status LED
should be solid ON both PG-9142s Wireless-N Powerline Adapters
at the end of the pairing process.

2. How do I RESE T to factory default settings?

If you have tried the FAQ above action 1., and you are still experiencing
problems, you can return both PG-9142s Wireless-N Powerline Adapters to factory
settings using the pin by pressing (RESE T) for 11 seconds (until the WPS LED flashes
every second).

If the power LED on any of the PG-9142s units (in the network) does not light
up Green, press the Config button on the problem PG-9142s unit fo r more tha n 10
seconds to disconnect it from the network. Then, see section 2.2.1 & 2.2.2 for
Network Setup. If the problem persists, please contact your local agent for further
assistance.

3. Why is SDTV 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 ORANGE 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. How many PG-9142s Wireless-N Powerline Adapters could be install ed
in the home?

For each additional device (computer, modem, router…and so on) that you want
to connect to your home network, you will need add additional PG-9142s
Wireless-N Powerline Adapters and Ethernet cables, one for each device.

The maximum number of installed devices, is up to 10 in the same home
network.

Maximum data transfer between devices, 95 MB /sec.
Poor quality of the wiring and the presence of interference will significantly
reduce the possible number of installed devices and data transfer rate.

5. Why is HDTV 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 HDTV.

• 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.).

OTE

N

to stream the video with an ORANGE STATUS LED in some cases.

: If the HDTV video bandwidth is lower than 10Mbps, it may be possible

6. What if my Powerline Adapters don’t fit into the plug socket?

• Your Wireless-N Powerline Adapter might not fit because the sockets are

too close to the floor 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 Wireless-N 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?

• Wireless-N Powerli ne Ada pters are CE and FCC certified 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 Wireless-N Powerline Adapters use and how much

do they cost each month in electricity?

• The adapters use 5 Watts when in use. Prices vary between electricity

suppliers.

10. How can I check that my Wireless-N Powerline Adapters are
working properly?

• Your Wireless-N 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 find a double plug socket, and plug them in next to each other.
Often the best place to find 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 seconds, the Wireless-N Powerline
Adapters will configure themselves so that each has a green status
light.

• If the Wireless-N Powerline Adapters don’t configure themselves as
above, you need to follow the reset procedure (described above).

• When your Wireless-N Powerline Adapters are connected to a device
the Ethernet light should light up. When you’re using the service the
Ethernet light will flash. You may notice that the Status Light on one
or both Powerline Adapters changes to red or orange. This isn’t
something to worry about if you are not having any problems with
your connection.

2.3 Connecting to PG-9142s Wireless-N Powerline Adapter by web browser

After the network connection is complete, the next step you should do is setup the
Wireless-N Powerline Adapter with proper network parameters, so it can work
properly in your network environment.

Before you can connect to the Wireless-N Powerline Adapter and start
configuration proce dures , your computer must be able to get an IP address
automatically (use dynamic IP a ddress). If it’s s et to use static IP address, or you’re
unsure, please follow the instructions below to configure your computer to use
dynamic IP address. Windows 7 is used for reference; other operating systems
might have slightly different configuration options or interfaces.

2.3.1 Windows 7 IP address setup

1. Click the Start button and select Control Panel. Double click Network and
Internet and click N etwork and Sharing Center, the Network and Shar ing Center
window will appear.

2. Click Change adapter settings and right click on the Local Area Connection icon
and select Properties. The Local Area Connectio n window will appear.

3. Check your list of Network Components. You should see Internet Protocol
Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) on your list. Select it and click the Properties button.

4. In the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TC P/IPv4) Properties window, se lect ‘Use the
following IP address’, then input the following settings in their respective field:

IP address: 192.168.0.2

Subnet Mask: 255.255.255.0

5. Click OK to confirm the setting.

2.3.2 Connecting to Web Management Interface

All functions and settings of this Wireless-N Powerline Adapter must be configured
via web management interface. Please start your web browser, and input
‘192.168.0.10’ in address bar, then press ‘Enter’ key. The following message
should be shown:

Please input user name and password in the field respectively, default user name is
‘root’ , and default password is ‘12345’, then press ‘OK’ button, and you can see the
Quick Setup interface of this Wireless-N Powerline Adapter.

2.4 Quick Setup

After login, the Quick Setup screen will appear. It is the default screen when no
connections exist . This screen allows for the configura tion of DSL settin gs and the
IP configurat io n. It includes LAN, Wireless and Security setup screen s.

NOTE: If yo u can’t see the web ma nagement in terface, and you ’re being
prompted to input user name and password again, it means you didn’t
input username and password correctly. Please retype user name and
password again. If you’re certain about the user name and password
you type are correct, please see section 2.1 to perform a factory reset,
to set the password back to default value.

2.4.1 LAN Settings

Enable your Wireless-N Powerline Adapter to dynamically receive an IP Address
from your home gateway. Your Wireless-N Powerline Adapter must have an IP
Address in the Local Area Network's existing IP range.

IP Address The IP address for the Wireless-N Powerline Adapter.
Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask for the Wireless-N Powerline Adapter .
Default Gateway Specify the IP address of the default gate way of your

network here.

DNS Input the IP address of the domain name server.
DHCP Disable or Enable DHCP client. If Enabled, IP Address,

Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS will be got by
DHCP client automatically.

Click the Next button to continue.

2.4.2 Wireless Settings

This page is used to configure the parameters for the wireless connection of tablets,
smart phones, and laptops.

Band Select the wireless band you wish to use. By selecting different

band setting, you’ll be able to allow or deny the wireless client
of a certain band.

If you select 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (N), or 2.4GHz (G), only
wireless clients using the wireless band you select (802.11b,

802.11 n, or 802.11g) will be able to connect to this
Wireless-N Powerline Adapter.

If you select 2.4GHz (B+G), then only wireless clients using

802.11b and 802.11g band will be able to connect to this
Wireless-N Powerline Adapter.

If you want to allow 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11 Draft-N
clients to connect to this Wireless-N P owerline Adapter , select

2.4GHz (B+G+N).

Mode PG-9142s only supports AP mode.
Network
Type

SSID Input the ESSID (the name used to identify this Wireless-N

Channel
Width

Control
Sideband
Channel
Number

In Infrastructure Mode, wireless clients can access the other
networks (perhaps Internet) via this AP. For AP. Only
Infrastructure Mode is allowed here.

Powerline Adapter) here. You can input up to 32
alphanumerical char acter s. PLEASE NO TE THA T THE E SSI D IS
CASE SENSITIVE.
Select wireless channel width (bandwidth taken by wireless
signals of this Wireless-N Powerline Adapter). It’s suggested
to select ‘Auto 20/40MHz’. Do not change to ’20 MHz’ unless
you know what it is.
Specify if the extension channel should be in the Upper or
Lower sideband.

Select a channel number (“Auto” is recommended).
Please select a cha nnel number you wish to use. If you know a
certain channel number is being used by other wireless access
points nearby, please refrain from using the same channel
number.

2.4.3 Security Settings

Turn on WEP or WPA encryption to prevent unauthorized access to your wireless
network.

Select the Encryption method from the drop down menu. Then select and fill in the
required parameters.

Click the Apply button to display the fo llowing.

Do not turn off or reboot the device during this time.

2.5 Status

Displays current BSSID (a set of unique identification

2.5.1 Device Status

This page shows the current status and some basic settings of the device.

Up time Displays the total time passed since the Wireless-N

Powerline Adapter was powered on.

Firmware Version Displays Firmware version of wireless Wireless-N

Powerline Adapter.
Mode Displays current wireless operating mode.
Band Displays the transmission mode (802. 11b , 802.11n or

802.11g).

SSID Displays current S SID (the name used to identify this

Wireless-N Powerline Adapter)
Channel Number Displays current wireless channel number.
Encryption Displays current wireless security setting.
BSSID

name of this Wireless-N Powerline Adapter, it cannot

be modified by user)

Associated Clients Displays the number of connected wireless clients.
Attain IP Protocol Displays the method of obtaining the IP address.
IP Address Displays the IP address of this Wireless-N Powerline

Adapter.
Subnet Mask Displays the net mask of IP address.
Default Gateway Displays the IP address of default gateway.
DNS Displays the IP address of the DNS server.
MAC address Displays the MAC address of WLAN interface

2.5.2 System Log

This page shows the system's operational infor mation; start up time, system events,
and also lets you enable or disable certain logging features.

To enable the System Log tick the check box and make your selections.
Click the Apply Changes button to display the following.

Click the Reb oot No w button f or the changes to take effect. Click the Reboot
Later button to co ntinue to make changes and reboot the device at a different time.

2.5.3 Statistics

This page shows the packe t count for the Wireless and Ethernet LAN.

Wireless LAN
Sent Packets
Wireless LAN
Received Packets
Ethernet LAN
Sent Packets
Ethernet LAN
Received Packets

It shows the statistic count of sent packets on the

wireless LAN interface

It shows the statistic count of received packets on the

wireless LAN interface

It shows the statistic count of sent packets on the

Ethernet LAN interface

It shows the statistic count of received packets on the

Ethernet LAN interface

Click the Refresh button to update the Wireless/Ethernet LAN statistics.

2.6 General Setup

2.6.1 Time Zone Setting

Automatically synchronize your Wireless-N Powerline Adapter time with Internet
time servers. Select your local time zone from the drop-down menu.

This page is used to configure NTP client to get current time.

After click ‘Time Zone’ on the left of web management interface and the following
messages will be displayed:

Time Zone Select Click the time zone in your country
Automatically Adjust
Daylight Saving
Enable NTP client
update
NTP server Click select default or input NTP server IP address

Click this box to enable or disable Automatically
Adjust Daylight Saving function
Click the checkbox to enable NTP client update

2.6.2 Password

This page is used to set the account to access the web server of your Wireless-N
Powerline Adapter. Emptying the user name and password fields will disable the
protection.

Click the Apply Changes button to create the new password setting.

Click the Reset button to reset/clear the data just input on screen.

2.6.3 TR-069 Client

WAN Management Protocol (TR-069) allows an Auto-Configuration Server (ACS) to
perform auto-configuration, provision, collection, and diagnostics of this device.

Select desired values and click Apply Changes to configure TR-069 clie nt o pt ion s.

ACS URL URL for the CPE to connect to the ACS using the CPE WAN

Management Protocol. This paramete r MUST be in the form
of a valid HTTP or HTTPS URL. An HTTPS URL indicates that
the ACS supports SSL. The “host” portion of this URL is
used by the CPE for validating the ce r tificate f rom the ACS
when using certificate-based authentication.

ACS User Name Username used to authenticate the CPE when making a

connection to the A CS using the CPE WAN Management
Protocol. This username is used only for HTTP-based
authentication of t h e CPE.

ACS Password Password used to authenticate the CPE when making a

connection to the A CS using the CPE WAN Management
Protocol. This password is used only for HTTP-based
authentication of t h e CPE.

Periodic Inform
Enable

Periodic Inform
Interval

Connection Request
User Name Username used to authenticate an ACS making a

Password Password used to authenticate a n ACS making a

Path This is an element in the makeup of the Conne ction Request

Port This is an element in the makeup of the Connection Request

Whether or not the CPE periodically sends CPE information
to the ACS.

The duration in seconds of the inter val for which the CPE
attempts to connect with the ACE if periodic inform is
enabled.

Connection R equest to the CPE.

Connection R equest to the CPE.

URL.

URL.

2.6.4 LAN Settings

Enable your Wireless-N Powerline Adapter to dynamically receive an IP Address
from your home gateway. Your Wireless-N Powerline Adapter must have an IP
Address in the Local Area Network's existing IP range.

IP Address The IP address for the Wireless-N Powerline Adapter
Subnet Mask The Subnet Mask for the Wireless-N Powerline Adapter
Default Gateway The LAN default gateway
DNS Specify the IP address of the default gate way of your

network here.

DHCP Disable or Enable DHCP client. If Enabled, IP Address,

Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS will be

obtained by DHCP client automatically.

Click the Apply Changes button to apply the ame ndments you made.

Click the Reset button to clear the data just inputted on the screen.

2.7 Wireless

2.7.1 Basic settings

This page is used to configure the parameters for the wireless connection of tablets,
smart phones, and laptops.

Disable Wireless
LAN interface
Band Please select the wireless band you wish to use. By

Click it will disable your Wireless LAN Interface. The
Wireless Interface default is Enable.

selecting different band setting, you’ ll be able to allow or
deny the wireless client of a certain band.

If you select 2.4GHz (B), 2.4GHz (N), or 2.4GHz (G),
only wireless clients using the wireless band you select
(802.11b, 802.11 n, or 802.11g) will be able to connect
to this Wireless-N Powerline Adapter.

If you select 2.4GHz (B+G), then only wireless clients

) here. Y o u can input up to

It’s suggested to select ‘Auto 20/40MHz’ . Do not change

Fi Multimedia) technology, which can improve

using 802.11b and 802.11g band will be able to connect
to this Wireless-N Powerline Adapter.

If you want to allow 802.11b, 802.11g, and 802.11
Draft-N clients to connect to this Wireless-N Powerline
Adapter, select 2.4GHz (B+G+N).

Mode PG-9142s supports not only AP mode, but also provides

WDS, AP+WDS. Please refer to below for detailed
wireless Basic Settings. In Default, PG-9142s will work
with AP mode.

SSID Please input the ESSID (the name used to identify this

Wireless-N Powerline Adapter
32 alphanumerical characters. PLEASE NOTE THAT

THE ESSID IS CASE SENSITIVE.

Network Type In Infrastructure Mode, wireless clients can access the

other networks (perhaps Internet) via this AP. For AP.
Only Infrastructure Mode is allowed here.

Channel Width Select wireless channel width (bandwidth taken by

wireless signals of this Wireless-N Powerline Adapter).

to ’20 MHz’ unless y ou know what it is.

Control Sideband Specify if the extension channel should be in the Upper

or Lower sideba n d .

Channel Number Please select a channel number you wish to use. If you

know a certain channel number is being used by other
wireless access points nearby, please refrain from using
the same channel number

Broadcast SSID Decide if the Wireless-N Powerline Adapter will broadcast

its own SSID or not. You can hide the SSID of your
Wireless-N Powerline Adapter (set the option to
‘Disable’), so only people those who know the SSID of
your Wireless-N Powerline Adapter can get connected.

WMM WMM (Wi-

the performance of certain network applications, like
audio/video streaming, network telephony (VoIP), and
others.

When you enable WMM function, the Wireless-N
Powerline Adapter will define the priority of different
kinds of data, to give higher priority to applications which
require instant responding. Therefore you can improve
the performance of such network applications.

Data rate Set the wireless data transfer rate to a certain value.

Since most of wireless devices will negotiate with each
other and pick a proper data transf er rate automatically,

it’s not necessary to change this value unless you
know what will happen after modification.

Associated Clients Click ‘Show Active Clients’ button and a new popup

window will appear which contains the informa tion about
all wireless clients connected to this Wireless-N
Powerline Adapter. You can click ‘Refresh’ button in
popup window to keep information up-to-date.

Click the Show Active Clients button to display the following.

After you fin ish wit h set ting, p leas e click ‘Apply Change’, and the following message
will be displayed:

When you see this message, the settings y ou made is successfully save. You can
click ‘Reboot Later ’ button to back to previous page and continue on other setting
items, or click ‘Reboot Now’ button to restart the Wireless-N Powerline Adapter and
the changes will take effect after about 30 seconds.

2.7.2 Advanced settings

This Wireless-N Powerline Adapter has many advanced wireless features. Please
note that all settings listed here are for experienced users only, if you’re not sure
about the meaning and function of these settings, please don’t modify them, or the
wireless performance will be reduced.

You can click ‘Advanced Setting’ on the left to enter advanced settings menu, and
the following message will be displayed:

Fragment Threshold Set the Fragment threshold of wireless radio. Do not

modify default value if you don’t know what it is,

default value is 2346

RTS Threshold Set the RTS threshold of wireless radio. Do not

modify default value if you don’t know what it is,

default value is 2347

Beacon Interval Set the beacon interval of wireless radio. Do not

modify default value if you don’t know what it is,

default value is 100

Preamble Type Set the type of preamble of wireless radio, Do not

Y ou can set the o utput power of wireless r adio . Unless

modify default value if you don’t know what it is,

default setting is ‘Short Preamble’

IAPP Click to enable or disable the IAPP function.
Protection Click to enable or disable the Protection f unction.
Aggregation Click to enable or disable the Aggreg ation function.
Short GI Click to enable or disable the Short GI function.
STBC Click to enable or disable the STBC function.
LDPC Click to enable or disable the LDPC function.
20/40MHz Coexist Click to enable or disable the 20/40MHz Coex ist

function.

TX Beamforming Click to enable or disable the TX Beamforming

function.

Multicast to Unicast Click to enable or disable the multicast to unicast

conversion function.

RF Output Power

you’re using this Wireless-N Powerline Adapter in a

really big space, you may not have to set output power

to 100%. This will enhance security (malicious /

unknown users in distance will not be able to

reach your Wireless-N Pow erline Adapter).

After you finish w ith setting, please click ‘ Apply Changes’ , a nd the following message
will be displayed:

When you see this message, the settings y ou made is successfully save. You can
click ‘Reboot Later’ button to b ack to previous page and continue on other setting
items, or click ‘Reboot Now’ button to restart the Wireless-N Powerline Adapter and
the changes will take effec t after about 30 seconds.

2.7.3 Security settings

The encryption metho d can be None, WEP, WPA(TKIP),

This Wireless-N Powerline Adapter provides many types of wireless security
(wireless data encryption). Whe n you use data encryption, data tr ansferred by radio
signals in the air will become unreadable for those people who don’t know correct
encryption key (encryption passw ord).
You can click ‘Security’ on the left to enter Security settings menu, and the following
message will be displayed:

Encryption Select the encryption supported over wireless access.

WPA2 or WPA2 Mix ed.

Different selections will produce different parameters.

2.7.3.1 Disable Security

When you select ‘Disable’, wireless encryption for the network is disabled.

2.7.3.2 WEP

WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy) is a common encryption mode, it’s safe enough for
home and personal use. But if you need higher level of security, please consider
using WPA encryption (see next Section).

However , some wireless clients don’t support WPA, but only support WEP, so WEP is
still a good choice for you if you have such kind of client in your network
environment.

When you select ‘WEP’ as encryption type, the following messages will be displaye d:

Click the check box to enable IEEE 802.1x authentication

802.1x
Authentication

Key Length There are two types of WEP key length: 64-bit and

Key Format There are two types of key format: ASCII and Hex. When

While Encryption is selected to be Open and WEP.

function.

128-bit. Using ‘128-bit’ is safer than ’64-bit’, but will

reduce some data transfer performance.

you select a key format, the number of characters of key

will be displa ye d. F or exa mple, if you select ’64-bit’ as key

length, and ‘Hex’ as key format, you’ll see the message at

the right of ‘Key Format’ is ‘Hex (10 characters), which

means the length of WEP key is 10 characters.

2.7.3.3 WPA/WPA2/WPA-Mix

WPA/WPA2/WPA-Mix is the safest encryption method currently, a nd it’s
recommended to use this encryption method to ensure the safety of your data.

When you select ‘WPA/WPA2/WPA-Mix’ as encryption type, the following messa ges
will be displayed:

WPA Authentica tion
Mode

Cipher Suite There are two type of Cipher :TKIP and AES
Pre-shared Key
Format

Pre-shared Key Please input pre-shared key according to the key format

While Encryption is selected to be WP A.

Click to select the WPA Authentication Mode with

Enterprise (RADIUS) or Personal (Pre-Shared Key).

Please select the format of pre-shared key here, available

options are ‘Passphrase’ (8 to 63 alphanumerical

characters) and ‘Hex (64 hexadecimal characters – 0 to 9

and a to f).

you selected here. For security reason, don’t use simple

words).

2.7.4 Access Control

Another security measure you can use to keep hackers and intruders away is ‘Access
Control’. Y ou can pre-define a so-called ‘w hite-list’ , which contains MAC addresses of
the wireless clients you trust. All other wireless client with the MAC address which is
not in your list will be denied by this Wireless-N Powerline Adapter.

To setup MAC filtering, please click ‘Access Control’ on the left of web management
interface and the following messages will be displayed:

Wireless Access
Control Mode

MAC Address Fill in the MAC address of client to register this WLAN

Comment Fill in the comment tag for the registere d client.
Current Access
Control List

After you finish with setting, please click ‘Apply Changes’.

Click the Disabled, Allow Listed or De ny Listed of drop
down menu choose wireless access control mode. This
is a security control function; only those clients
registered in the access control list can link to this
WLAN Broadband Router.

Broadband Router access capability.

It shows the registered clients that are a llowed to link
to this WLAN Broadband Router.

2.7.5 WPS

Note: WPS function of this Ethernet adapter will not work for those wireless

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is the simplest way to build connection between
wireless network clients and this Wireless-N Powerline Adapter. You don’t have to
select encryption mode and input a long encryption passphrase every time when
you need to setup a wireless client, you only have to press a button on wireless
client and this Wireless-N Powerline Adapter, and the WPS will do the setup for y ou.

This Wireless-N Powerline Adapter supports two types of WPS: Push-Button
Configuration ( PBC), and PIN co de. If yo u w ant to us e PBC , yo u hav e to switch t his
Wireless-N Powerline Adapter to WPS mode and push a specific button on the
wireless client to start WPS mode. You can push Reset/WPS button of this
Wireless-N Powerline Adapter, or click ‘Start PBC’ button in the web configuration
interface to do this; if you want to use PIN code, yo u have to pro vide the PIN code
of the wireless client you wish to connect to this Wireless-N Powerline Adapter and
then switch the wireless client to WPS mode. The detailed instructions are listed
follow:

clients that do not support WPS.

T o use WPS funct ion to set encrypted connect ion between this Wireless-N Powerline
Adapter and WPS-enabled wireless client by WPS, click ‘WPS Setting’ on the left of
web management menu, and the following information will be displayed:

Disable WPS Check this box to enable or disable WPS function
WPS Status Displays WPS status. If data encryption settings of this

Wireless-N Powerline Adapter has never been set,

‘unConfigured’ message will be displayed her.; if data

encryption settings has been set before, ‘Configured’

message will be displayed here.

Auto-lock-down
state
Self-PIN Number This is the WPS PIN code of this Wireless-N Powerline

Push Button
Configuration

When WSC daemon be attack ed by wrong pin co de 10

times, then wsc will enter lo ck-down state

Adapter. This code is useful when you need to build

wireless connection by WPS with other WPS-enabled

wireless devices

Click ‘Start PBC’ to start Push-Button style WPS setup

procedure. This Wireless-N Powerline Adapter will wait

for WPS requests from wireless clients for 2 minutes.

The ‘WLAN’ LED on the Wireless-N Powerline Adapter

will be steady on for 2 minutes when this Wireless-N

Powerline Adapter is waiting for incoming WPS

request.

STOP WSC Click ‘Stop WSC’ to stop WPS setup procedure.
Client PIN Number Please input the PIN code of the wireless client you via

client wish to connect, and click ‘Start PIN’ button. The

‘WLAN’ LED on the Wireless-N Powerline Adapter will

be steady on when this Wireless-N Powerline Adapter

is waiting for incoming WPS request.

NOTE: When you’re using PBC ty pe WPS setup, you must pres s ‘PBC’ button
(hardware or software ) of wireless client within 120 seconds; if you didn’t
press PBC button of wireless client within this time period, please press ‘PBC’
button (hardware or softwar e) of this access point again.

2.8 Tools

2.8.1 Configuration Tools

Use the "Backup" tool to save the current configuration of your Wireless-N Powerline
Adapter to a file named "config.dat". You can then use the "Restore" tool to recove r
the saved configuration to your Wireless-N Powerline Adapter.

Click the Backup button to display the f ollowing.

Click the Save button to backup your current configuration.

2.8.2 Firmware Upgrade

This page allows you upgrade the Wireless-N Powerline Adapter firmware to new
version. Please note, do not power off the device during the upload bec ause it ma y
crash the system.

After click ‘ Upgrade Firmware’ on the left of web management interface and the
following message s will be displayed:

Click the Browse button to locate the file.

Click the Apply button to apply the upgra de.

2.8.3 Factory Defaults

This page allows you to reset the current configuration to factory defa ults.

Click the Apply button to reset the configuration.

2.8.4 Save/Reload setting

This page allows you save c urrent settings to a file or reload the settings fr om the
file that was sav ed previous ly. Besides, you could reset the current configura tion to
factory default.

After click ‘Save/Reload setting’ on the left of web management interface and the
following message s will be displayed:

Chapter 3: HomePlug AV User Application Tool

This section provides the installation instructions for the HomePlug A V User
Application Tool. This utility is meant to be used in the home b y the end us er for
viewing and configur ing the CG2x10 home network.

The following are the main features of this application:

• Scans network for all available devices

• Lists all adapters found, including their name s and MAC addresses

• Shows if the device is local or remote

• Enables renaming of the adapter

• Shows firmware version for each device

• Firmware upgrade - manually apply a firmware upgrade

• Security - specify device/network encryption key

• Add a device to the Power-Line network

• Works on Windows platforms (XP, Vista, and 7)

In order to use this application, one available LAN card must be connected to the
CG2x10 device.

3.1 Installation Instructions

The following are inst ructions for running the setup execut able and installing the
User Application on your PC.

Run the Setup.exe file:

Should the above windows pop up, please go to Comtrend’s North American
Website to download the relevant software.

When the following window displays click the Next button.

Select the destination folder:

Select the Start Menu folder and then press Install:

Press Finish:

If you don’t have Microsoft .NET Framework 4 installed on your PC, the following
window will appear:

Click on the “Install” button to run the Microsoft .NET Framework 4 installation
(from the web).

3.2 User Guide

3.2.1 Configuration

When you open the applicat ion, you will be asked to se lect the network card that is
connected to your CG2x10 HPAV device:

Select the network card from the drop-down list.
NOTE: The PC NIC must have a fixed IP, either a static one or one that is given by

a DHCP server (like a home router).
For example, let’s suppose that IP 172.16.16.114 is connected to the CG2x10 HPAV

device. In this case, yo u should selec t the proper card, and c lick on OK to continue.

3.3 Network Topology

3.3.1 Topology Infornmation

In the network topology tab, a graphic representation of all devices connected to
your local CG2x10 HPAV device will be shown.

In the example below, there are no CG2x10 devices connected to your PC:

The example below shows one CG2x10 HPAV device connected to your PC.

The example below shows two CG2x10 HPAV devices connected to the network. The
name of the local device on the left is “Room1,” and the name of the remote device
on the right is “Room2.”

3.3.2 Device Details

The MAC address and other information relevant to a device (e.g. firmware version,
manufacturer name) can be seen by placing the mouse cursor over one of the
devices of interest listed on the screen. For example, placing the mouse over device
“Roo m1” will give the following:

* Please no te t ha t a ll t he in fo r ma tio n fie ld s m ig ht no t be av a ilab le if th e de v ice h as
been removed fr om the n et w o rk.

3.3.3 Connectivity Information on the Entire Network

In order to get the current PHY rate for the entire network, you need to run traffic
between the two CG2x10 HPAV devices. (Any program that sends bi-directional
data between the two hosts connec ted to the “Room1” and “Roo m2” devices will be
good enough.)

After running some traffic, you should immediately receive information about the
quality of the connection. In the case below, the network’s quality is shown as an
excellent (colored green) connection (running at 150 Mbps):

3.3.4 Connectivity Information for a Specific Device

1. “Room 1 ” CG2x10 device

2. “Room 2 ” CG2x10 device

3. “Room 3 ” CG2x10 device

4. “Room 4 “ Foreign (non-CG2x10) device

If you click on a specific device, you will get the connectivity quality tow a rds that
device from each of the other devices in the network.

Clicking on Output Graph Explanation

“Room 1”

(left)

“Room 2”

(right)

“Room 2” connectivity
towards “Room 1” is
excellent

“Room 3” connectivity
towards “Room 1” is poor

“Room
towards “Room 2” is

1” connectivity

excellent

“Room 3” connectivity
towards “Room 2” is poor

“Room 3”

(down)

“Room 4“

(up)

“Room
towards “Room

1” connectivity

excellent

“Room 2” connectivi t y
towards “Room

excellent

Connectivity towards
“Room 4” is n/a.

This is a foreign
(non-CG2x10) device.

3” is

3” is

3.3.5 Avera ge Net work PHY R at e

The average network PHY rate is shown in the center of the network topology screen.
For the case shown in the previous table, the average rate is 110Mbps (excellent
average connectivity among all devices).

3.3.6 Network Topology Legend

Connectivity legend:

 Excellent > 80 Mbps
 Good 50 – 80 Mbps
 Poor < 50 Mbps
 Not connected no traffic

ICON Legend:

The local drive is indicated with a pictu re of a PC
connected to it.

A CG2x10 HPAV device is represented by the black plug
icon.

A foreign (non-CGx10) device is represented by a black
plug icon with hash marks.

A device that is disconnecte d from the network topology
will completely disappear after a long time-out.

3.4 Change Device ID

A free-text unique name can be given to each HPAV device. To do so, choose the
“Change Device ID” tab, select the device from the MAC-Address drop-down list,
enter the new device name, and press on the “Change Device ID” button.

In the example below, the user selected the MAC (00:c 5:d 9:0 0 :40 :4 7) named
“Room1” and entered a new name for the device (“New Room”). Pressing the
“Change Device ID” b utton will change the name of the device.

Please note that you may also change the device's name by left-clicking on the
device name while in the network topology tab:

In this example, we click on the “Room 1” name:

And enter a new device name in the white rectangle:

3.5 Update Firmware

It is possible to update the firmware of a working device to a new firmware version.
This is currently supported for local devices only . Y ou are required to supply the bin
file via the “Browse” button found in the Upgrade Firmware tab.

The following steps are required to update the firmware on a device:

1. Press on the “Browse” button, select a firmware file and press open.

2. Press on the “Upgrade Firmwa re” button.

3. Confirm the update message (Click on Yes).

4. Wait until the upgrade process is finished.

5. Once the process is completed, the following message will be displayed:

3.6 Configuration Wizard

This wizard enables you to create a new private network and to add remote devices
to that network.

The following process can be used to create a private network and add remote
devices to that network:

3.6.1 First Step – Creating a New Private Network

Press the “Launch Wizard” button. Check t he “Change Passw ord” box and enter a
Network Password. Y ou may enter any string of characters (up to 64 characters). In
the example below, “FooPassword1234” was used as the password.

Click on “Change” and the n “OK”:

3.6.2 Second Step – Adding Remote Devices to the New Private Network

For each remote devi ce t h at is added to the private network, you must enter the
Device Pass word found on th e remote device's label. Use the screen below to enter
this information.
In this example, the remote device's password is: AAAA-BBBB-CCCC-DDDD

In the Configura tion-Wizard tab, click o n the “Launc h Wizard” butto n and the n click
on the “Next” button.

Enter the remote password, se lect with/without Hy phen, and click on “Add Device. ”

This operation may take up to 60 seconds:

In case of a failure, you will receive the following failure notification:

In case of success:

1. You will rec eive the following success notification:

2. You should also see the details of the other device that you have just added to
your network.

3. The network topology, before adding the remote password
“AAAA-BBBB-CCCC-DDDD”, was:

The network topology, after adding the remote device, is:

If you have more devices to a d d, y ou can add them by entering their device
password and by clicking again on the “Add Device” button.

3.7 Language

It is possible to d yna mically c hang e t he UA la ng uage be twe e n English a nd Chi nes e
(traditional).

3.8 Troubleshooting

Error Messag e: Explanation:

The application failed to
read the network
topology information
from the local device.
Please check you r IP
settings and check your
cables.

Another CG2x10
application is open and
communicating with the
device. Please close any
other tool you might
have running on y our PC.

The application has
identified a CG2x10
device connected to your
PC, but the firmware of
the device is corrupted.
Please upgrade the
firmware with the
“Upgrade Firmware ” tab.

The application has
identified a CG2x10
device connect ed t o you r
PC, but the last upgrade
firmware process failed.
Please reset the device
and try to upgrade the
firmware again with the
“Upgrade Firmware ” tab.

Appendix A: Specifications

Interface

RJ-45 x 1 for Ethernet connection

Ethernet

Modulations

Data Rate

Management

802.1D Ethernet Bridge
Operating temperature: 0 ~ 40 degrees Celsius



 Internal WiFi Antenna x 2
 AC power plug x1
 PLC paring button x1
 Reset button x1



WPS button x1

 10/100 Mbps BaseT auto-sense
 Auto rate and duplex negotiation

 MDI/MDX support

WLAN (WiFi)

 802.11 b/g/n WLAN (2.4 GHz)
 11 Channels (US, Canada)

 WEP/WPA/WPA2

 OFDM, FEC, Flexible freque ncy configuration
 BPSK/QPSK/16-QAM/64-QAM for WiFi

 Up to 200Mbps by PLC transmission
 Up to 300 Mbps by WiFi transmission



HTTP Web-based; Firmware upgrade via TFTP



TR-069 Supported

Networking Protocols



 802.1Q VLAN
 Quality of Service (QoS)



IGMP(IPv4) Snooping & MLD(IPv6) Snooping

Power
 100-240 VAC 0.2A 50H z/60Hz

Environment Conditi on



 Relative humidity: 8 ~ 95% (non-condensing)

Dimensions

 EU (UK/French/NA) version 93mm (H) x 29.6mm (W) x 59mm (D)

(with plug)

Certifications

 FCC, CE class B, WEEE, RoHS, REACH