Edimax HP-5001 User Manual

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Copyright

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from those shown in this QIG. For more information about this product, please refer to the
user manual on the CD-ROM. The software and specifications are subject to change without
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holders.

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Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 3

1.1 Product Features .................................................................................................................................. 3

1.2 Application ........................................................................................................................................... 3

1.3 Compatibility ........................................................................................................................................ 3

1.4 System Requirements .......................................................................................................................... 4

Chapter 2: Adapter ............................................................................................................................................ 5

2.1 Ethernet Port........................................................................................................................................ 5

2.2 Buttons ................................................................................................................................................. 5

2.3 LEDs ...................................................................................................................................................... 6

Chapter 3: Utility Software Installation ............................................................................................................. 7

Chapter 4: Using the Utility Software .............................................................................................................. 14

4.1 Main Tab ............................................................................................................................................ 14

4.2 Privacy Tab ......................................................................................................................................... 15

4.3 Diagnostics Tab .................................................................................................................................. 16

4.4 About Tab ........................................................................................................................................... 17

Chapter 5: Security (Group) Button ................................................................................................................. 18

5.1 Forming a HomePlug AV Logical Network ......................................................................................... 18

5.2 Joining a Network .............................................................................................................................. 18

5.3 Leaving a Network ............................................................................................................................. 19

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Chapter 1: Introduction

1.1 Product Features

 Data rates up to 500Mbps
 Transmits network data via existing electrical wires (no external cabling required)
 Easy plug-and-play setup
 Works with routers, computers, and other network devices
 Consumes less than 1W of power in power saving mode

1.2 Application

 High-definition (HD) and standard-definition (SD) video distribution
 Broadband Internet sharing
 Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)

applications

1.3 Compatibility

200Mbps and 500Mbps powerline devices (HomePlug AV standard) are incompatible
and cannot be used with 14Mbps and 85Mbps powerline devices (HomePlug 1.0 and 1.1
standards).

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1.4 System Requirements

Operating System

Utility can support Windows 2000/XP/Vista/7

CPU

Intel Pentium III 2.0GHz (or higher)

RAM

128MB (at least)

Free Disk Space

20MB (at least)

Network Interface

Fast Ethernet (100Mbps) network interface and an
Ethernet cable

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Chapter 2: Adapter

2.1 Ethernet Port

You can connect the HP-5001 to a router, a computer, or any network device via this

Ethernet port.

2.2 Buttons

Reset

Press and hold the reset button for 3 seconds to restore the
powerline adapter to factory defaults.

Security (Group)

Press and hold the “Security (Group)” button for more than
10 seconds to randomize the adapter’s NMK value; or press
and hold the “Security (Group)” button for 3 seconds to
add the powerline adapter to the existing AV logical
network (AVLN).

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2.3 LEDs

Ethernet
Port

Green

On

Ethernet connection established

Flashing

Network activity

Off

No Ethernet connection

Power

Green

On

Powered on

Flashing

 In power saving mode
 Device resetting
 Synchronizing password

Off

Powered off

PLC

Green/
Orange/
Red

On

Green: PHY RATE > 80Mbps
Orange: 40Mbps < PHY RATE < 80Mbps
Red: PHY RATE < 40Mbps

Off

Not in a powerline network

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Chapter 3: Utility Software Installation

Step 1 Before installing the utility software, make sure that no other powerline utility is

installed on your computer. If any other utility software is installed, uninstall it and
reboot the computer.

Step 2 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. When the following image appears, click

“500Mbps Device”.

Step 3 Then click “Setup Utility”.

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Note : You will get the following image, if your computer did not install WinPcap4.1.2

before. Please click “Apply” to install WinPcap4.1.2.

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Step 4 When the setup wizard appears, click “Next” to continue.

Step 5 Select where you want to install the utility software, and then click “Next”.

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Step 6 After the installation is complete, click “Close”.

Step 7 An icon will appear on your desktop. Click the icon to open the utility software.

Note: You can manage all the connected powerline adapters with the utility

software. However, installing the utility software is optional.

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Chapter 4: Using the Utility Software

4.1 Main Tab

The “Main” tab provides a list of powerline adapters connected to the computer. The
upper panel displays local powerline adapters. The lower panel displays remote powerline
adapters in the network.

Connect

Click “Connect” and the utility software will scan for other
local powerline adapters.

Rename

Select a device and click “Rename” to rename the device.

Enter Password

By default, this column is blank. Select a device and click
“Enter Password” to set up a password for the device.

Add

This button is used to add a remote powerline adapter to
the existing network.

Scan

Click “Scan” and the utility software will perform an
immediate scan of other remote powerline adapters. By
default, the utility automatically scans every few seconds.

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4.2 Privacy Tab

In the “Privacy” tab, you can create a private network by changing the default network
name and configure its security settings. If the network name is modified to anything other
than the default, the network type in the “Main” tab will be changed to “Private”.

Set Local Device Only

This button is used to change the network name and
password of the local device.

Set All Devices

This button is used to change the logical network of all
devices that appear in the “Main” tab.

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4.3 Diagnostics Tab

The “Diagnostics” tab displays the system information and history of all remote
devices.

The upper panel displays technical data concerning the software and hardware on the
host computer and the lower panel displays the history of all remote devices.

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4.4 About Tab

The “About” tab contains some basic information about the software. You can also
enable or disable the autoscan function under “Preferences”.

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Chapter 5: Security Button

This section demonstrates how to add or remove devices from a HomePlug AVLN with
the “Security (Group)” button. The “Power” LED indicates the operation status and result.

5.1 Forming a HomePlug AV Logical Network

When two devices with different NMK values are connected to the same powerline and
you want them to form a logical network, follow the following procedures:

Step 1 Press the “Security (Group)” button on device A for less than 3 seconds.

Step 2 Press the “Security (Group)” button on device B for less than 3 seconds. This should

be done within 1 minute.

Step 3 Wait for the connection to complete.

The “Power” LED on both devices will blink evenly at 1-second intervals until the
operation succeeds or fails. If the connection succeeds, it will illuminate steadily. If an error
occurs, the power LED on the adder will blink unevenly until the “Security” button on the
adder is pressed again or the joiner is reset.

A

PLC

B

PLC

C

PLC

A and B are not part of AVLN

A and B want to form an AVLN
Press NMK button on A less than 3 sec.
Press NMK button on B less than 3 sec.

A becomes “joiner”
B becomes “joiner”

B determines that A MAC address < B MAC address

B becomes “adder”

A accepts NMK from B

A

PLCAPLC

B

PLCBPLC

C

PLC

A and B are not part of AVLN

A and B want to form an AVLN
Press NMK button on A less than 3 sec.
Press NMK button on B less than 3 sec.

A becomes “joiner”
B becomes “joiner”

B determines that A MAC address < B MAC address

B becomes “adder”

A accepts NMK from B

5.2 Joining a Network

If you want to add a new device to an existing network, follow the following

procedures:

Step 1 Press the “Security” button on the new device for at least 3 seconds.

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Step 2 Press the “Security” button on any device in the network for less than 3 seconds.

This should be done within 1 minute.

Step 3 Wait for the connection to complete.

The “Power” LED on both devices will blink evenly at 1-second intervals until the
operation succeeds or fails. If the connection succeeds, it will illuminate steadily. If an error
occurs, the power LED on the adder will blink unevenly until the “Security” button on the
adder is pressed again or the joiner is reset.

A

PLC

B

PLC

C

PLC

A and B form an AVLN

C wants to join the AVLN
Press NMK button on B less than 3 sec.
Press NMK button on C less than 3 sec.

B becomes “adder”
C becomes “joiner”

C accepts NMK from B

A

PLCAPLC

B

PLCBPLC

C

PLC

A and B form an AVLN

C wants to join the AVLN
Press NMK button on B less than 3 sec.
Press NMK button on C less than 3 sec.

B becomes “adder”
C becomes “joiner”

C accepts NMK from B

5.3 Leaving a Network

If you want to remove a device from an existing network, follow the following

procedures:

Step 1 Press the “Security” button on the device to be removed for at least 10 seconds.

Step 2 Wait for the device to reset.

The “Power” LED on the device to be removed will momentarily extinguish. It will start
to blink after it has restarted. Then it will illuminate steadily if no error occurs. You can then
disconnect the device.

A

PLC

B

PLC

C

PLC

A, B and C form an AVLN

A wants to leave the AVLN

Press NMK button on A more than 10 sec.

A computes random NMK

A resets and restarts

A

PLCAPLC

B

PLCBPLC

C

PLC

A, B and C form an AVLN

A wants to leave the AVLN

Press NMK button on A more than 10 sec.

A computes random NMK

A resets and restarts

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Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15
of 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:

1. Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

2. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

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

4. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio technician for help.

FCC Caution

This device and its antenna must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or
transmitter. 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 may cause undesired operation. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by
the party responsible for compliance could void the authority to operate equipment.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for an uncontrolled environment. In order to avoid
the possibility of exceeding the FCC radio frequency exposure limits, human proximity to the antenna shall not be
less than 2.5cm (1 inch) during normal operation.

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) RF Exposure Requirements

SAR compliance has been established in the laptop computer(s) configurations with PCMCIA slot on the side near the
center, as tested in the application for certification, and can be used in laptop computer(s) with substantially similar
physical dimensions, construction, and electrical and RF characteristics. Use in other devices such as PDAs or lap
pads is not authorized. This transmitter is restricted for use with the specific antenna tested in the application for
certification. The antenna(s) used for this transmitter must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any
other antenna or transmitter.

R&TTE Compliance Statement

This equipment complies with all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND
THE COUNCIL of March 9, 1999 on radio equipment and telecommunication terminal equipment and the mutual
recognition of their conformity (R&TTE). The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in the directive 98/13/EEC
(Telecommunications Terminal Equipment and Satellite Earth Station Equipment) As of April 8, 2000.

Safety

This equipment is designed with the utmost care for the safety of those who install and use it. However, special
attention must be paid to the dangers of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment.
All guidelines of this and of the computer manufacture must therefore be allowed at all times to ensure the safe use
of the equipment.

EU Countries Intended for Use

The ETSI version of this device is intended for home and office use in Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech,
Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta,
Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Turkey, and United Kingdom. The ETSI
version of this device is also authorized for use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and
Switzerland.

EU Countries Not Intended for Use

None

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