261072-044
Version A1.0, April 02, 2019
PowerGrid-9182AC
Powerline Ethernet WiFi Adapter
User Manual
Preface
This manual provides information related to the installation and operation 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 contact technical
support for immediate service by email at INT-support@comtrend.com
For product update, new product release, manual revision, or software upgrades,
please visit our website at http://www.comtrend.com
Important Safety Instructions
With reference to unpacking, installation, use, and maintenance of your electronic
device, the following basic guidelines are recommended:
Do not use or install this product near water, to avoid fire or shock hazard. For
example, near a bathtub, kitchen sink or laundry tub, or near a swimming pool.
Also, do not expose the equipment to rain or damp areas (e.g. a wet basement).
To safeguard the equipment against overheating, make sure that all openings in
the unit that offer exposure to air are not blocked.
Avoid using a telephone (other than a cordless type) during an electrical storm.
There may be a remote risk of electric shock from lightening. Also, do not use the
telephone to report a gas leak in the vicinity of the leak.
WARNING
Disconnect the PLC from the power source before servicing
For indoor user only
Do NOT open the casing
Do NOT use near water
Do NOT insert sharp objects into the adapter’s socket
Socket maximum output is 15A
Power Specifications:
I/P： 100-125Vac, 50/60Hz, 15A
O/P：100-125Vac, 50/60Hz, 15A
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FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:
1. This Transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
2. This equipment complies with RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an
uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with
a minimum distance of 20 cm between the radiator and your body.
Caution: Exposure to Radio Frequency Radiation.
1. To comply with the Canadian RF exposure compliance requirements, this device
and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter.
2. To comply with RSS 102 RF exposure compliance requirements, a separation
distance of at least 20 cm must be maintained between the antenna of this device
and all persons.
Attention: exposition au rayonnement radiofréquence.
1. Pour se conformer aux exigences de conformité RF canadienne l'exposition, cet
appareil et son antenne ne doivent pas être co-localisés ou fonctionnant en
conjonction avec une autre antenne ou transmetteur.
2. Pour se conformer aux exigences de conformité CNR 102 RF exposition, une
distance de séparation d'au moins 20 cm doit être maintenue entre l'antenne de
cet appareil et toutes les personnes.
Operation in the band 5150-5250 MHz is only for indoor use to reduce the potential
for harmful interference to co-channel mobile satellite systems.
La bande 5 150-5 250 MHz est réservés uniquement pour une utilisation à l'intérieur
afin de réduire les risques de brouillage préjudiciable aux systèmes de satellites
mobiles utilisant les mêmes canaux.
Copyright
Copyright©2019 Comtrend Corporation. All rights reserved. The information
contained herein is proprietary to Comtrend Corporation. No part of this document
may be translated, transcribed, reproduced, in any form, or by any means without
prior written consent of Comtrend Corporation.
Protect Our Environment
This symbol indicates that when the equipment has reached the end of its
useful life, it must be taken to a recycling centre and processed separate
from domestic waste.
The cardboard box, the plastic contained in the packaging, and the parts
that make up this PLC can be recycled in accordance with regionally
established regulations. Never dispose of this electronic equipment along
with your household waste; you may be subject to penalties or sanctions
under the law. Instead, please be responsible and ask for disposal
instructions from your local government.
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CATALOG
CHAPTER 1 PRODUCT INFORMATION ............................................................................................ 5
1.1 FRONT PANEL AND LED INDICATORS .................................................................................................. 5
1.2 SIDE PANEL......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.3 BOTTOM PANEL .................................................................................................................................. 6
1.4 QUICK INSTALL GUIDE ....................................................................................................................... 7
1.5 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ................................................................ .................................................. 15
CHAPTER 2: SYSTEM AND NETWORK SETUP ............................................................................ 16
2.1 CONNECTING TO POWER LINE ACCESS POINT BY WEB BROWSER ....................................................... 16
2.2 CONNECTING TO WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE ............................................................................ 17
2.3 VIEW SYSTEM INFORMATION ............................................................................................................ 18
2.4 NETWORK SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................ 19
2.5 STATION LIST .................................................................................................................................... 19
2.6 TIME SETTINGS ................................................................................................................................. 20
2.7 ACCESS POLICY ................................................................................................................................ 20
2.8 ADMINISTRATION.............................................................................................................................. 21
2.9 TR069/STUN CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................ 22
2.10 WIFIXTEND CONFIG ....................................................................................................................... 24
2.11 MONITOR ........................................................................................................................................ 25
2.12 LOGOUT .......................................................................................................................................... 25
CHAPTER 3: WIRELESS CONFIGURATIONS ................................................................................ 26
3.1 2.4G WIRELESS SETTINGS ................................................................................................................ 26
3.2 2.4G SECURITY SETTINGS ................................................................................................................ 27
3.3 2.4G WPS SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................ 28
3.4 2.4G AIR TIME MANAGEMENT ......................................................................................................... 29
3.5 5G WIRELESS SETTINGS ................................................................................................................... 31
3.6 5 G SECURITY SETTINGS ................................................................................................................... 32
3.7 5G WPS SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................... 33
3.8 5G AIR TIME MANAGEMENT ................................................................................................ ............ 34
CHAPTER 4 G.HN/POWERLINE SETUP .......................................................................................... 36
4.1 LOGGING IN ...................................................................................................................................... 36
CHAPTER 5 G.HN INTERFACE ......................................................................................................... 37
5.1 BASIC CONFIGURATION .................................................................................................................... 37
5.2 NDIM CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................... 38
5.3 ENCRYPTION CONFIGURATION VIA WEB UI ..................................................................................... 38
CHAPTER 6 IP INTERFACE ................................................................................................................ 39
6.1 IP CONFIG ......................................................................................................................................... 39
CHAPTER 7 ETHERNET INTERFACE ............................................................................................. 41
CHAPTER 8 DEVICE INTERFACE .................................................................................................... 42
8.1 HARDWARE INFORMATION ................................................................................................................ 42
8.2 SOFTWARE INFORMATION ................................................................................................................. 42
8.3 SECURITY ......................................................................................................................................... 42
8.4 SW UPDATE ...................................................................................................................................... 43
8.5 HTTP SW UPDATE ............................................................................................................................ 43
CHAPTER 9 MULTICAST INTERFACE ............................................................................................ 44
9.1 MCAST CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................ 44
CHAPTER 10 QOS MENU .................................................................................................................... 46
10.1 QOS CONFIGURATION ..................................................................................................................... 46
CHAPTER 11 VLAN INTERFACE ...................................................................................................... 48
11.1 VLAN CONFIGURATION ................................................................................................................. 49
CHAPTER 12 G.HN SPECTRUM INTERFACE ................................................................................ 50
12.1 NOTCHES ........................................................................................................................................ 50
CHAPTER 13 LOG FILE INTERFACE .............................................................................................. 51
13.1 LOG FILE ........................................................................................................................................ 51
CHAPTER 14 ADVANCED INTERFACE ........................................................................................... 52
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The setup images used in this manual are for reference only. The contents of these
images may vary according to firmware version. The official image contents are
based on the newest firmware version.
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LED
Color
Mode
Description
Power LED
Green
On
The Adapter is powered on.
Off
Off
The Adapter is powered off or faulty.
Connection
LED
Green
On
The current connection (line rate) is more
than 40Mbps.
Orange
On
The current connection (line rate) is
between 5Mbps and 40Mbps.
Red
On
The current connection (line rate) is less
than 5Mbps.
Off
Off
An Adapter connection does not exist.
Security LED
Green
On
The Adapter is secure (it has received or
generated network keys).
Blinking
The Adapter is in the process of being
secure.
Off
Off
The Adapter is not secure.
2.4GHz LED
Green
On
2.4GHz WLAN is on.
Off
Off
2.4GHz WLAN is off.
5GHz LED
Green
On
5GHz WLAN is on.
Off
Off
5GHz WLAN is off.
WPS LED
Green
On
WPS is enabled.
Green
Blinking
A WPS connection is in process.
Off
Off
WPS is not enabled.
Chapter 1 Product Information
1.1 Front Panel and LED indicators
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Item Name
Description
Security
Push the button for 2-5 seconds to securely synchronize
the devices (i.e. both devices will get a random domain
name and password).
Reset
Press more than 10 seconds (until all four LED’s are ON)
and release: a factory reset is performed.
WPS
Press and hold the WPS Button for more than 2 seconds on
the PG-9182AC to activate its WPS.
ON/OFF
Push the button for 2-5 seconds to enable/disable the WiFi.
Etherent
LED
Green
On
An Ethernet LAN connection is
established.
Blinking
Data over the Ethernet LAN connection is
being transmitted.
Off
Off
An Ethernet LAN connection is not
established.
Ethernet Port
1.2 Side Panels
1.3 Bottom Panel
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Reset Button
Press for more than 10
seconds for Factory
Reset
Security Button
Enables Device
Synchronization in
Secure Mode
ON/OFF WiFi On/Off Button
Turns the WiFi
On and Off
WPS WPS Button
Enables
WPS
Synchronization
Ethernet Port
LED Icons
Descriptions are
provided on the
following page
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1.4 Quick Install Guide
Understanding Your Powerline Adapter
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LED
Color
Mode
Description
Power LED
Green
On
The Adapter is powered on.
Off
Off
The Adapter is powered off or faulty.
Connection
LED
Green
On
The current connection (line rate) is more
than 40Mbps.
Orange
On
The current connection (line rate) is
between 5Mbps and 40Mbps.
Red
On
The current connection (line rate) is less
than 5Mbps.
Off
Off
An Adapter connection does not exist.
Security LED
Green
On
The Adapter is secure (it has received or
generated network keys).
Blinking
The Adapter is in the process of being
secure.
Off
Off
The Adapter is not secure.
2.4GHz LED
Green
On
2.4GHz WLAN is on.
Off
Off
2.4GHz WLAN is off.
5GHz LED
Green
On
5GHz WLAN is on.
Off
Off
5GHz WLAN is off.
WPS LED
Green
On
WPS is enabled.
Green
Blinking
A WPS connection is in process.
Off
Off
WPS is not enabled.
Etherent
LED
Green
On
An Ethernet LAN connection is
established.
Blinking
Data over the Ethernet LAN connection is
being transmitted.
Off
Off
An Ethernet LAN connection is not
established.
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B
PG-9182PT
Initial Powerline Adapter Setup
NOTE: A minimum of two G.hn Powerline Adapters are required. We
suggest using the PG-9182AC as the primary Adapter that connects to
your Network Device (Modem, Router, Access Point).
If you are setting up a G.hn Powerline network for the first time,
then follow the below steps starting at Step 1.
If you are adding to an existing G.hn Powerline network, then skip
to Steps 3-4.
1. Plug the PG-9182PT* Powerline Adapter into a power outlet near your Network
Device (Modem, Router, or Access Point).
*We sugguest using a PG-9182AC as the primary Adapter that connects to your
Network Device, however, you can use any G.hn Powerline Adapter.
For maximum performance, please plug the Powerline Adapter directly into
the wall outlet. Do not plug into a power strip or surge protector, as network
performance could degrade significantly.
2. Connect the PG-9182AC to your Network Device (Modem, Router, or Access Point)
with an Ethernet (RJ-45) cable. Wait 10 seconds for the Ethernet LED to light up
GREEN, which indicates a connection is established. A flashing GREEN light indicates
that the device is sending data.
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C
Network Device
(Modem, Router, or
Access Point)
Smart TV
PG-9182AC
3. Plug the PG-9182AC Powerline Adapter into a power outlet near the location
you want to add Wireless.
Pairing the Powerline Adapters
4. Press the Security Button on one Adapter until you see the Security LED
start blinking GREEN. Then press the Security Button on the other Adapter until
you see the Security LED start blinking GREEN. The Security LED and
the Connection LED should be solid GREEN on both Adapters when they
are successfully paired.
Note: If you are adding to an existing G.hn Powerline network, then press the
Security Button on any Adapter in the existing G.hn Powerline network until
you see the Security LED start blinking GREEN. Repeat this on the
Powerline Adapter you are adding. The Security LED and the Connection
LED will light up GREEN on all adapters within the G.hn Powerline network.
5. Repeat Steps 3 to 4 to add additional Powerline Adapters. Please note that
up to 16 devices can be connected within a Powerline G.hn Network.
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D
Connect Your WiFi Devices to the New PG-9182AC Access Point
Note: The WiFi network behavior can vary based on different deployment
scenarios. If WifiXtend™ or HARMONY technologies are being utilized, then the
WiFi network will automatically become a single network with one SSID and
Password per band. This occurs when there are two or more PG-9182AC
adapters being used/when the Gateway is a WifiXtend™ or HARMONY
enabled Comtrend Gateway.
6. For some devices (E.g. laptops, cameras, set-top-boxes, etc.) Wireless connectivity
can be done via WPS (Wireless Protected Setup). WPS allows you to simply connect
devices to the new Access Point without entering a username/password manually.
To do this, please follow the instructions in Section E below.
7. To connect your WiFi devices to your new PG-9182AC WiFi Access Point, select the
PG-9182AC Access Point using your WiFi device’s standard network list. The Network
Name (SSID) and Password (WiFi Key) can be found on the bottom of the
PG-9182AC.
8. Go to Section F.
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E
F
Setup of WiFi Devices via WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)
9. Press and hold the WPS Button for more than 2 seconds on the PG-9182AC to
activate its WPS. The PG-9182AC’s WPS LED should blink GREEN to indicate a
WPS connection is in progress.
10. Within two minutes, press the WPS Button (often the WPS/Reset Button) on your
remote Internet-Enabled Devices to activate WPS.
11. The devices will establish a secure WiFi connection.
You Have Succesfully Set Up Your G.hn Powerline Adapter with WiFi!
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G
Creating a Custom SSID & Password
12. If you would like a different SSID and Password than what is provided, you will need
to change it via the Web management interface. Start your Web browser and
input “192.168.0.10” in the address bar. Then press the “Enter” key.
13. You will then see the following displayed. Input the Username “root” and default
password “12345”. Then press the Login button to view the Web management
interface.
14. Press the “Wireless Settings” section in the left-hand sidebar. Here you can adjust the
SSID for the two Wireless bands.
15. Press the “Security Settings” section to adjust the Wireless security settings for the
wireless bands.
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H
Troubleshooting
The following information should help you diagnose basic set up or installation
problems.
Connection LED is OFF: The Connection LED shows that the Powerline
Adapter is connected to the G.hn Network. If the indicator is off, then plug
both Powerline Adapters that you are attempting to pair into power outlets
that are located within the same room. The Connection LED should light up
GREEN. If not, then press the Reset Button on each adapter for more than 10
seconds. Afterwards, you can plug the units back into their original location.
Ethernet LED is OFF: If the Ethernet LED fails to light up, check that the LAN
port of the Powerline Adapter 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.
Security LED is OFF: If the Security LED is off, then it means the Powerline
Adapter is not securely paired. Press the Security Button on the Powerline
Adapter for 3 seconds until you see the Security LED start flashing GREEN.
Repeat this on the other Powerline Adapter. The Security LED and the
Connection LED will light up GREEN on both adapters. This means the adapters
are now securely paired and have a strong connection.
2.4GHz LED /5GHz LED is OFF: If the 2.4GHz LED/5GHz LED are off, then it
means the WiFi is not enabled. You can turn on both indicators, (i.e. enable
WiFi) by pressing the WiFi Button on the side of the device. You can also
login to the PG-9182AC Web Interface to enable the WiFi. Please refer to the
User Manual for additional details.
To join an existing G.hn Powerline network, press the Security Button on any
Powerline Adapter in the existing G.hn Powerline network for 3 seconds until
you see the Security LED start flashing GREEN. Then press the Security Button on
the additional Powerline Adapter. The Security LED and the Connection LED
will light up GREEN on both adapters.
*If you have tried the above and are still experiencing problems, you can reset all
devices to factory default by pushing the Reset Button for more than 10 seconds
(until all the LEDs of the device blink).
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1.5 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, Google Chrome web
browser, Opera web browser, or Safari web browser).
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Chapter 2: System and Network Setup
2.1 Connecting to power line access point by
web browser
PG-9182AC supports two kinds of management IP simultaneously.
(1) DHCP client, which gets dynamic IP address from Modem/Broadband
Router/Home Gateway.
(2) Static IP, 192.168.0.10 by default, which can be configurable in web UI.
Before you can connect to the power line access point and start configuration
procedures, your computer must be able to get an IP address automatically (dynamic
IP address). PG-9182AC gets dynamic IP address from Modem/Broadband
Router/Home Gateway that it is connected to by default. However, the current IP info
of PG-9182AC would be displayed at Modem/Broadcom Router/Home Gateway.
On other side, Static IP of PG-9182AC can be accessed. The default static IP address
of PG-9182AC is 192.168.0.10, subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Please use static IP
address 192.168.0.100, subnet mask 255.255.255.0 for accessing web UI
management.
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NOTE: If you can’t see the web management interface, 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 go to 2.8 Administration, to
perform a factory reset or to set the password back to the default
value.
2.2 Connecting to Web Management Interface
All functions and settings of WiFi AP of PG-9182AC must be configured via web
management interface. Please start your web browser, and input ‘192.168.0.10’ in
the address bar, then click the ‘Enter’ key. The following window will pop up:
Please input user name and password in the field respectively, default user name is
‘root’, and default password is ‘12345’, then click ‘OK’ button, and you can see the
web management interface of this access point:
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2.4GHz Network
Displays 2.4GHz AP status, Channel, SSID string and
BSSID.
5GHz Network
Displays Firmware version of Wireless. This information is
helpful when you need online help from the dealer of
purchase.
Common
WiFi and G.hn Image version information.
WiFi Image version:
PG-9182AC-WLAN-684151CTU-C02_R02
G.hn Image version:
PG-9182AC-PLC-78R619111CTU-C01_R01
2.3 View System Information
The page will be displayed after login:
The system information is on the left-side corner of the web page.
Here are descriptions of every item:
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MAC address
This option will disable your Wireless station connecting to
PG-9182AC at 2.4G or 5GHz Interface.
Rate (MCS)
MCS# on wireless interface with the station.
Bandwidth
Bandwidth, 20/40MHz for 2.4GHz, 20/40/80MHz for
5GHz.
2.4 Network Settings
The static IP for local management. Click “Apply” will reboot system for new
modifications activation.
2.5 Station List
This is page shows the information of wireless Stations that are connected to
PG-9182AC.
Here are descriptions of every item:
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Policy:
This option will allow/reject the list of wireless stations.
Add a station MAC
MAC format is XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX
2.6 Time Settings
This page is used to set the local time zone for TR069 management; in the current
version local time zone is not configurable through web UI.
The current setting is (GMT-8, U.S).
2.7 Access Policy
Here are descriptions of every item:
A maximum 32 entries can be configured.
To save changes in the MAC addresses list please click the Apply button.
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Software Upgrade
Select the firmware file of WiFi AP of PG-9182AC at the
local driver of the laptop.
The PG-9182AC is supporting a single TR069 entity for
both WiFi and G.hn PLC.
Components Versions
Wi-Fi Image version:
PG-9182AC-WLAN-684151CTU-C02_R02
G.hn Image version:
PG-9182AC-PLC-78R619111CTU-C01_R01
Change Password
Click the Change Password button to change the web login
password.
Download Log Files
Reserved for debugging purpose.
Restore Defaults
Factory reset of the PG-9182AC (WiFi & G.hn PLC)
System Reboot
System reboot by software.
2.8 Administration
Here are descriptions of every setup item:
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TR-069 Configuration
Enable TR-069
Tick the checkbox to enable
ACS URL
URL for the CPE to connect to the ACS using the
CPE WAN Management Protocol. This parameter
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 certificate from the ACS
when using certificate-based authentication.
ACS Username
Username used to authenticate the CPE when
making a connection to the ACS using the CPE
WAN Management Protocol. This username is
used only for HTTP-based authentication of the
CPE.
ACS Password
Password used to authenticate the CPE when
making a connection to the ACS using the CPE
WAN Management Protocol. This password is used
only for HTTP-based authentication of the CPE.
Periodic Inform Enable
When set to YES, the modem should periodically
send information to the ACS using the Inform
method call.
Periodic Inform Interval
The duration in seconds of the interval for which
the CPE MUST attempt to connect with the ACS.
Enable Connection Request
notify
Tick the checkbox to enable.
2.9 TR069/STUN Configuration
This page allows the user to configure the settings for this CPE to communicate with
ACS for management.
Here are descriptions of every setup item:
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Connection Request
Username
Username used to authenticate an ACS making a
Connection Request to the modem.
Connection Request
Password
Password used to authenticate an ACS making a
Connection Request to the modem.
STUN Configuration
Enable STUN
Tick the checkbox to enable
Server Address
Host name or IP address of the STUN server to
send Binding Requests if STUN is enabled via
STUN_ENABLE parameter. If is an empty string
and STUN_ENABLE is YES, the modem should use
the address of the ACS extracted from the host
portion of the ACS URL.
Server Port
Port number of the STUN server to send Binding
Requests if STUN is enabled via STUN_ENABLE.
By default, this should be equal to the default
STUN port, 3478.
Server Username
If it is not an empty string, the value of the STUN
USERNAME attribute to be used in Binding
Requests (only if message integrity has been
requested by the STUN server).If it is an empty
string, the modem will not send STUN Binding
Requests with message integrity.
Server Password
The value of the STUN Password to be used in
computing the MESSAGE-INTEGRITY attribute to
be used in Binding Requests (only if message
integrity has been requested by the STUN server).
Maximum KeepAlive Period
If STUN is enabled, the maximum period, in
seconds, that STUN Binding Requests must be
sent for the purpose of maintaining the binding in
the Gateway. This applies specifically to Binding
Requests sent from the UDP Connection Request
address and port. A value of -1 indicates that no
maximum period is specified.
Minimum KeepAlive Period
If STUN is enabled, the minimum period, in
seconds, that STUN Binding Requests can be sent
for the purpose of maintaining the binding in the
Gateway. This limit applies only to Binding
Requests sent from the UDP Connection Request
address and port, and only those that do not
contain the BINDING-CHANGE attribute. This limit
does not apply to retransmissions following the
procedures defined in [RFC3489].
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2.10 WiFiXtend Config
WifiXtend allows one or more Access Points to be deployed without configuration.
Tick the checkbox to enable.
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2.11 Monitor
Monitor is to show the statistics on LAN, 2.4G & 5G interfaces.
2.12 Logout
Log out of web management.
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Enable 2.4Ghz Radio
Ticked is enabling 2.4GHz radio.
Wireless Mode
802.11b/g legacy: auto selection of 802.11b/g.
902.11b/g/n: auto selection of 802.11b/g/n
Broadcast SSID
Decide if the wireless power line access point will
broadcast its own SSID or not. You can hide the SSID of
your wireless power line access point (set the option to
‘Disable’), so only people those who know the SSID of
your wireless power line access point can get connected.
SSID
Please input the SSID (the name used to identify this
wireless access point) here. You can input up to 32
alphanumerical characters. PLEASE NOTE THAT ESSID
IS CASE SENSITIVE.
Beacon Interval
The amount of time between beacon transmissions in
milliseconds. The default is 100 ms and the acceptable
range is 20 – 999. The beacon transmissions identify the
presence of an access point. By default, network devices
passively scan all RF channels listening for beacons
coming from access points. Before a station enters power
save mode, the station needs the beacon interval to know
when to wake up to receive the beacon (and learn whether
there are buffered frames at the access point).
Channel
Auto or manually select any channel from 1-13.
Rate
Modulation and Coding Scheme. It’s safe to select Auto
and it’s not necessary to change unless you know the
effect.
Chapter 3: Wireless Configurations
3.1 2.4G Wireless Settings
This page is to configure basic setting for 2.4GHz interface of access point.
Here are descriptions of every setup item:
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Channel Bandwidth
Select wireless channel width (bandwidth taken by
wireless signals of this access point). It’s suggested to
select Auto for ‘Auto 20/40MHz’ & ’20 MHz’ only.
WMM
WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) technology, which can improve
the performance of certain network applications, like
audio/video streaming, network telephony (VoIP), and
others. When you enable WMM function, the power line
access point 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.
Multiple BSS
Two more SSID are required.
Security Mode
Select the encryption supported over wireless access. The
encryption method can be None, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or
WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK.
Encryption Type
There are three types of Cipher :TKIP, AES, TKIP+AES
Passphase
8 to 63 alphanumerical characters
3.2 2.4G Security Settings
This page allows you to configure the Security Settings for 2.4Ghz interface of the
access point.
Here are descriptions of every setup item:
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Heading
Description
WPS
Select to Enable/Disable WPS from the drop-down menu.
Then click the Apply button to implement your selection.
Configure Enrollee
Click ‘Activating WPS’ to start the Push-Button style WPS
setup procedure. This Wireless AP will wait for WPS requests
from wireless clients.
WPS Status
Shows the current WPS status.
3.3 2.4G WPS Settings
This page allows you to configure the WPS Settings for 2.4Ghz interface of the access
point.
Wi-Fi Protected Setup allows that each time you want to set up a connection, there is
no need to select the encryption mode and enter the encryption password.
Click the Activating WPS button to confirm your choice.
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Heading
Description
Air Time Management
Select to Enable/Disable Air Time Management from the
drop-down menu.
Scheduler Algorithm
Select to No Fairness(Round Robin)/Fairness/Weighted
Fairness Scheduler Algorithm from the drop-down menu.
No Fairness(Round Robin): The order will decide the
transmission, so the longer the device is connected, the
longer the wait time.
Fairness: Each device occupies the same transmission time.
Weighted Fairness: According to the Weight you give to
decide the priority of transmission.
Show Throughput
statistics
Select to YES/NO to Show Throughput Statistics.
3.4 2.4G Air Time Management
This page allows you to configure the setting for Air Time Management of the 2.4GHz
Access Point.
Configuration
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Description
SSID
Please input the SSID (the name used to identify this
wireless access point) here. You can input up to 32
alphanumerical characters. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE
ESSID IS CASE SENSITIVE.
Weight
Set the Weights for Station from 0 to 100 by scrolling the
scroll or Input the number.
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Description
MAC
Input the MAC address from the device which you want to
add on.
Name
Input an ID for the station (Not supported on this release)
Weight
Set the Weights for Station from 0 to 100 by scrolling the
scroll or Input the number.
Per BSS Weights
Per Station Weights
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Enable 5Ghz Radio
Ticked is enabling 5GHz radio.
Broadcast SSID
Decide if the wireless power line access point will broadcast
its own SSID or not. You can hide the SSID of your wireless
power line access point (set the option to ‘Disable’), so only
people those who know the SSID of your wireless power
line access point can get connected.
SSID
Please input the SSID (the name used to identify this
wireless access point) here. You can input up to 32
alphanumerical characters. PLEASE NOTE THAT ESSID
IS CASE SENSITIVE.
Beacon Interval
The amount of time between beacon transmissions in
milliseconds. The default is 100 ms and the acceptable
range is 20 – 999. The beacon transmissions identify the
presence of an access point. By default, network devices
passively scan all RF channels listening for beacons coming
from access points. Before a station enters power save
mode, the station needs the beacon interval to know when
to wake up to receive the beacon (and learn whether there
are buffered frames at the access point).
Channel
Auto, Or manually select either of channel
Rate (MCS)
MCS# on wireless interface with the station.
Channel Bandwidth
Select wireless channel width (bandwidth taken by wireless
signals of this access point). It’s suggested to select for
‘20MHz’, 40MHz, and ‘Auto’ (20/40/80MHz).
WMM
WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) technology, which can improve
the performance of certain network applications, like
audio/video streaming, network telephony (VoIP), and
others. When you enable WMM function, the power line
access point 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.
Multiple BSS
Two more SSID are required.
3.5 5G Wireless Settings
This page is to configure basic setting for 5GHz interface of access point.
Here are descriptions of every setup item:
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Security Mode
Select the encryption supported over wireless access. The
encryption method can be None, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or
WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK.
Encryption Type
There are three types of Cipher :TKIP, AES, TKIP+AES
Passphase
8 to 63 alphanumerical characters
3.6 5 G Security Settings
Here are descriptions of every setup item:
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Description
WPS
Select to Enable/Disable WPS from the drop-down menu.
Then click the Apply button to implement your selection.
Configure Enrollee
Click ‘Activating WPS’ to start the Push-Button style WPS
setup procedure. This Wireless AP will wait for WPS requests
from wireless clients.
WPS Status
Shows the current WPS status.
3.7 5G WPS Settings
Click the Activating WPS button to confirm your choice.
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Description
Air Time Management
Select to Enable/Disable Air Time Management from the
drop-down menu.
Scheduler Algorithm
Select to No Fairness(Round Robin)/Fairness/Weighted
Fairness Scheduler Algorithm from the drop-down menu.
No Fairness(Round Robin): The order will decide the
transmission, so the longer the device is connected, the
longer the wait time.
Fairness: Each device occupies the same transmission time.
Weighted Fairness: According to the Weight you give to
decide the priority of transmission.
3.8 5G Air Time Management
This page allows you to configure the setting for Air Time Management of the 5GHz
Access Point.
Configuration
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Show Throughput
statistics
Select to YES/NO to Show Throughput Statistics.
Heading
Description
SSID
Please input the SSID (the name used to identify this
wireless access point) here. You can input up to 32
alphanumerical characters. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE
ESSID IS CASE SENSITIVE.
Weight
Set the Weights for Station from 0 to 100 by scrolling the
scroll or Input the number.
Heading
Description
MAC
Input the MAC address from the device which you want to
add on.
Name
Input an ID for the station (Not supported on this release)
Weight
Set the Weights for Station from 0 to 100 by scrolling the
scroll or Input the number.
Per BSS Weights
Per Station Weights
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Chapter 4 G.hn/Powerline Setup
PG-9182AC uses DHCP mode. It means PG-9182AC has to get IP address via DHCP
server. You should check what IP address is assigned to PG-9182AC via your DHCP
server and configure you PC IP address according to the IP address that was assigned
to PG-9182PT.
4.1 Logging In
Perform the following steps to login to the web user interface.
STEP 1: Start the Internet browser and enter the default IP address for the device in
the Web address field. For example, if the default IP address is 192.168.0.5,
type http://192.168.0.5
STEP 2: A dialog box will appear, such as the one below. Input the default
Authentication Password.
Authentication Password: admin
Click OK to continue.
Note:
The Factory Reset password is: betera
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Chapter 5 G.hn Interface
5.1 Basic Configuration
MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the device.
Device ID Device ID of this node.
Domain Name string of all nodes in the network.
Force node Type force the modem to have a particular role (END POINT or
DOMAIN MASTER)
Node Type
Shows the current status of the device.
G.hn profile of all nodes in the network: selecting which G.hn profile must be
applied to the network (PLC 50MHz, PLC 50MHz with MIMO, PLC 100MHz,
COAX 100MHz and PHONE 100MHz).
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5.2 NDIM Configuration
NDIM mode set to Automatic for enabling automatic DOD selection
functionality and set to Manual for manual configuration of DOD.
Domain ID (DOD) manually set the DOD number from 1 to 15 to use a
different preamble seed than the default 0.
5.3 Encryption Configuration via WEB UI
Pairing Password used for authentication. Write a custom password to
manually create a secure domain.
Available Connections
In this tab table, all the available G.hn connections are presented. Remote
node DID and MAC address, transmission and reception physical speeds.
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Chapter 6 IP Interface
6.1 IP config
In the IP configuration tab of one G.hn node, the IPv4 and IPv6 settings can be
read and changed.
IPv4 subsection:
DHCPv4 enabled: in the case of choosing ”NO" IP configuration in the
following parameters, the IPv4 Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and
DNS should be configured; fill these fields in. In the case of choosing “YES”
they will be filled automatically when configuration is received from the
DHCPv4 server.
IPv4 address/netmask: IPv4 address / netmask of this device.
Default Gateway: IPv4 gateway to connect the device to other LAN
segments.
DNS: Domain Name Server IP (IPV4).
Additional address #1/2: additional fixed IPv4 addresses that will always
be configured at boot time.
IPv6 subsection:
DCHPv6 enabled: in the case of choosing ”NO" IP configuration in the
following parameters, the IPv6 Address, prefix, Default Gateway and DNS
should be configured; fill these fields in. In the case of choosing “YES” they
will be filled automatically when configuration is received from the DHCPv6
server.
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IPv6 Address / prefix: IPv6 address / prefix of the device to read the node's
DHCPv6 address in case the DHCPv6 is enabled.
Default Gateway: IPv6 gateway to connect the node to other LAN segments.
DNS: Domain Name Server IP (IPV6).
Additional address #1/2/3/4: additional fixed IPv6 addresses that will
always be configured at boot time.
IPv6 Link-Local Address: to read the node's Link Local address.
IPv6 SLAAC address: IPv6 address, automatically obtained by means of the
SLAAC mechanism.
NTPv4/v6 subsection:
NTPv4/v6 client enabled: Enable/disable NTP client.
Resynchronization time: Configure re-synchronization interval time in
minutes.
NTP IPv4/v6 address: Hostname or IP (IPv4 or IPv6) of NTP server.
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Chapter 7 Ethernet Interface
The Ethernet table shows the status & Info of the Ethernet interface; including
Interface, Speed, Duplex, Interface Type, Mode, Internal PHY & Link.
Powersaving
Ethernet powersaving can be disabled, enabled by Ethernet link or enabled by
Ethernet activity; idle timer can be configured as well.
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Chapter 8 Device Interface
8.1 Hardware information
In this tab, basic information such as MAC Address and Serial Number of the selected
node is shown.
8.2 Software information
Shows the FW version and system uptime.
8.3 Security
The nodes in the network: to change the configuration password string from the
default ("admin") to another; decided by the user.
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8.4 SW update
Current loaded firmware version is shown. Any flash section can be upgraded; the
first flash section should be selected and after clicking on the "OK" button the
corresponding file should be chosen. Usually, a reboot should be performed
afterwards to make sure the changes are effective.
The protocol is by FTP client or TFTP client. L2 is proprietary and is reserved for future
use.
8.5 HTTP SW update
STEP 1: Enter the path and filename of the firmware image file in the Software File
Name field or click the Browse button to locate the image file.
STEP 2: Click the OK button once to upload and install the file.
NOTE1: The update process will take about 2 minutes to complete. The device will
reboot and the browser window will refresh to the default screen upon
successful installation. It is recommended that you compare the Software
Version on the Device screen with the firmware version installed, to
confirm the installation was successful.
NOTE2: The Power LED indicates the status of firmware update progress. Please DO
NOT power off the device when Power LED is flashing or the device will be
damaged.
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Chapter 9 Multicast Interface
9.1 MCAST Configuration
In the MCAST Configuration tab of "My Network", IGMP snooping and MLD
features can be enabled or disabled. Also, IGMP multicast IP addresses ranges which
the G.hn PLC network will sniff; can be configured.
IGMP Snooping: Enable or Disable.
MLD Snooping: Enable or Disable.
IGMP/MLD broadcast report (allowed): set to NO for enabling reports
dropping until the video source is detected, this is a recommended setting
when IGMP/MLD is enabled. Set to YES for broadcasting reports until the video
source is detected; this implies the multicast video stream is sent as broadcast
and it is the recommended state when IGMP/MLD is disabled.
IGMP/MLD broadcast report mode: Report broadcast forwarding
behavior when the MCAST.GENERAL.REPORT_BROADCAST_ALLOWED
is enabled.
- If 0 then broadcast reports only when the video source is unknown.
- If 1 then broadcast reports always.
- If 2 then broadcast reports always if IGMPv3 and only when video
source is unknown in others.
The term 'video source' refers to the node whose Ethernet port is
connected directly to the Home Gateway.
Filter unknown multicast traffic: Enables the Multicast Filtering
feature.
If enabled, all the unsolicited multicast traffic will be blocked.
In IPv4 multicast traffic, only the traffic between the IP ranges defined in the
MCAST.GENERAL.IGMP_IP_RANGES_DEF and the packets are unsolicited,
these packets will be dropped.
Warning: This feature implies a higher CPU load, so it is advisable to
enable it only in the Video Source.
Only 100 Kbps of broadcast traffic could be managed in this mode.
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IGMP Multicast ranges configuration: 4 multicast IP address ranges can
be configured defining the minimum and maximum IP addresses of each
range. Only multicast traffic within these ranges will be processed.
Broadcast Suppression: Maximum throughput allowed without suppressing
broadcast traffic. The accuracy of this parameter depends on size of packets
(big packets -> more accuracy). Value 0 deactivates this functionality.
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Chapter 10 QoS Menu
10.1 QoS Configuration
In the QoS configuration tab, the packet classifier can be managed to define a QoS
rule for incoming Ethernet traffic, and assign a priority to be used in the G.hn network.
Press the “Ok" button for loading the newly configured settings:
QoS CRITERION: a general criterion can be chosen among "None" (no QoS),
"Custom" and "802.1p".
Type of Frame: with this parameter the type of Ethernet traffic being
transmitted by the G.hn network should be selected. Based on this parameter,
the internal offsets in the system are adjusted. In the QoS tab, Ethernet frame
offsets should be set counting number as they appear in the sniffer SW (for
instance, the same field will be in a different position if normal Ethernet
frames or 802.1Q tagged frames exist).
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PCP
Priority
Acronym
Traffic Types
1
0 (Third)
BK
Background
0
1 (lowest)
BE
Best Effort
2
2 (lowest)
EE
Excellent Effort
3
3 (Third)
CA
Critical Applications
4
4 (second)
VI
Video, < 100 ms latency and jitter
5
5 (second)
VO
Voice, < 10 ms latency and jitter
6
6 (highest)
IC
Internetwork Control
7
7 (highest)
NC
Network Control
Packet detection 1: first packet detection rule can be configured (offset,
bitmask and pattern). Packets which accomplish it will be sent to the
classification module.
Packet detection 2: if second packet detection is also enabled, both, first
and second detection criteria must be accomplished to pass packets to the
classification module.
Packet classification: up to 8 classification rules can be defined in this
section for packets which have previously been correctly detected. For 802.1p
only priorities can be managed, offset, bitmask and pattern are predefined to
sniff the PCP field.
Default priority: select default priority; which will be applied to non
classified incoming packets. Priority 7 is the highest. Priority 0 is the lowest.
TCP Ack Class in IPv4: Mapping TCP ACK (IPv4) to a Class Value.
TCP Ack Class in IPv6: Mapping TCP ACK (IPv6) to a Class Value.
ARP Class: Mapping ARP to a Class Value.
DSCP Class: Mapping of each DSCP value to a Class Value.
As shown above, if QoS criterion: DSCP, all other options are grayed out, and follow
the QoS rules below.
According to G.9960 specs, the priority mapping recommended by [IEEE 802.1D]
subclause 7.7.3 is presented in Table III.1. for four priority queues.
In summary, the sequence of priority queue, (7,6) > (5,4) > (3,0) > (2,1)
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Chapter 11 VLAN Interface
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11.1 VLAN Configuration
VLAN configuration has been improved allowing the definition of access, trunk and
hybrid VLAN ports.
VLAN Feature Enabled: To activate/deactivate VLAN (IEEE 802.1Q)
tagging/untagging traffic.
ETHA VLAN PVID: VLAN identifier for Ethernet A port (if it is set to 0, tagging
is deactivated).
ETHA Port configuration: Port Configuration for Ethernet A port (ACCESS,
TRUNK, NONE).
ETHB VLAN PVID: VLAN identifier for Ethernet B port (if it is set to 0, tagging
is deactivated).
ETHB Port configuration: Port Configuration for Ethernet B port (ACCESS,
TRUNK, NONE).
FW VLAN PVID: VLAN identifier for Ethernet A port (if it is set to 0, tagging is
deactivated).
MGMT Port configuration: Port Configuration for management port
(ACCESS, TRUNK, NONE).
SDIO VLAN PVID: VLAN identifier for SDIO port (if it is set to 0, tagging is
deactivated).
SDIO Port configuration: Port Configuration for SDIO port (ACCESS,
TRUNK, NONE).
Ingress/Egress Filtering
Enable VLAN Filtering: To enable/disable VLAN ingress and egress filtering.
Allowed TAGS in ETHA: Tags allowed on Ethernet A interface.
Allowed TAGS in ETHB: Tags allowed on Ethernet B interface.
Allowed TAGS in FW: Tags allowed on firmware interface.
Allowed TAGS in SDIO: Tags allowed on SDIO interface.
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Chapter 12 G.hn spectrum Interface
12.1 Notches
In this tab a table with all configured Notches of selected node will be shown. The
table is composed of next columns for every notch: Notch Number, Type of notch,
Start Frequency (KHz), Stop Frequency (KHz), Depth (in dB).
The first 13 notches (Regulation) are Read Only, RO, in the system and they can be
neither removed nor modified. The next 40 notches (Vendor) are defined by the
vendor using SDK and they are also RO. The last 10 notches (User) are R/W and they
can be added/removed by user using this tool.
To add new notches the user should fill the "Add a new User Notch" fields, setting
Start and Stop frequencies in KHz and depth in dB of notch and then press the "Ok"
button. They will be added in first User free position from number 0 to 9. (If
successful, you can see a record in the Type column)
To remove a User Notch, the "Remove a User Notch" section should be used,
setting notch number to be removed from 0 to 9 and pressing the "Ok" button.
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Chapter 13 Log file Interface
13.1 Log File
In the Log File configuration the following settings can be read, and changed by
clicking on the corresponding "OK" button for the selected node:
Enable Log File set to YES for enabling Log File functionality in the node and
set to NO for disabling it.
Data Capture Interval sets the interval of time in seconds to capture data.
FTP Server URL configures the url for the remote FTP server where the files
will be uploaded.
FTP Server Login configures the user for the FTP server.
FTP Server Password configures the password for the FTP server.
Upload to Server Interval sets the interval of time in minutes to send the
captured file to the remote server.
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Chapter 14 Advanced Interface
Hardware Reset: Click on this button to perform a reboot in the node.
Factory Reset: Input the password: betera and click the OK button to perform a
factory reset. The current configuration will be lost.
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