Goldweb GP-L200M User Manual

mini size 200M

Wallmount PLC adapter

GP-L200M

User Manual

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Contents

1 Introduction ........................................................................................................1

1.1 System Requirements ...........................................................................1

1.2 Packing List ........................................................................................... 1

2 Safety Precautions ............................................................................................. 2

3 Adapter............................................................................................................... 3

3.1 Ethernet Interface .................................................................................. 3

3.2 Buttons .................................................................................................. 3

3.3 LEDs......................................................................................................4

4 Utility Installation ................................................................................................ 6

5 How to Use the Utility......................................................................................... 9

5.1 Main Tab ................................................................................................ 9

5.2 Privacy Tab .......................................................................................... 12

5.3 Diagnostics Tab ...................................................................................14

5.4 About Tab ............................................................................................ 16

6 How to Use the NMK Pushbutton ....................................................................17

6.1 Forming a HomePlug AV Logical Network........................................... 17

6.2 Joining a Network ................................................................................ 18

6.3 Leaving a Network...............................................................................18

Appendix A Specifications ................................................................................. 20

Appendix B Acronyms and Abbreviations ......................................................... 22

Appendix C About QoS...................................................................................... 23

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1 Introduction

The GP-L200M (also called “the device” hereinafter) is a low power consumption PLC

device developed based on the master chip of INT6400. It can transmit the network

data in the power line. The device is compatible with the latest requirements of the

EUP Directive. When the device enters the lower power consumption mode, the

consumption is less than 1W.

The device can detect 200 Mbps PLC-Ethernet bridge devices in the power line

network, measure data rate performance, ensure the security of the powering

network, and perform system diagnosis.

1.1 System Requirements

Operating System Windows 98SE, Windows 2000, Windows

ME, Windows XP 32/64 bit and Windows

Vista 32/ 64bit/

CPU Intel Pentium III or higher and clock rate

faster than 2.0 GHz are recommended.

RAM At least 128 MB

Screen Resolution Any resolution

Free Disk Space At least 20 MB

Network Interface At least one fast Ethernet (100 Mbps)

network interface card (NIC) and one

Ethernet cord

1.2 Packing List

z 2 x Mini-PLC Devices

z 1 x CD-ROM

z 2 x RJ45 Ethernet cables

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2 Safety Precautions

This device is used for to connect to the AC power line. Before using the device, read

the instructions carefully, in order to use the device correctly and safely. For the

installation instructions, refer to the installation section of this guide.

z Follow all the warnings and instructions marked on the product.

z Before cleaning the device, unplug it from the wall outlet. Use a dry cloth for

cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

z Do not place the device near water.

z Do not place the device near or over a radiator or heat register.

z Do not use an extension cord between the device and the AC power source.

z Only professional technicians should service the device. Opening or removing

covers may result in exposure to dangerous voltage points or other risks.

z Unplug the device from the wall outlet and refer to professional service

personnel for the following conditions:

– If liquid has been spilled into the product

– If the device has been exposed to rain or water

– If the device does not operate normally when following the operation

instructions

– If the device exhibits a distinct change in performance

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3 Adapter

3.1 Ethernet Interface

Use one end of a network cable to connect the Ethernet interface. Use the other end

of the cable to connect the Ethernet interface of the computer or another

Ethernet-enabled network device.

3.2 Buttons

Figure 1 Side panel of the device

Reset: Restore the factory defaults.

Security: Set the membership state.

Pressing and holding the NMK button for more than 10 seconds randomizes

the NMK value.

Pressing and holding the NMK button for more than 3 seconds makes the

adapter a member of the existing AVLN.

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3.3 LEDs

There are 3 LEDs on the front panel to indicate the status of the adapter.

Figure 2 Top view

The following table describes the LEDs on the device.

LED Color Behavior Description

Green On Power is on

Green Blink

System enters the power

save mode.

System is resetting.

System is in the process of

security setup.

Power

- Off Power is off.

Green On

The device is connecting to other

devices via the Ethernet interface

but not communicating with them.

Green Blink

The device is receiving or

transmitting data via the Ethernet

interface.

Ethernet

- Off The device is not connecting to

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LED Color Behavior Description

other devices via the Ethernet

interface.

Green/Red On

The device has connected to the

power line network. The Data LED

color will vary according to the

physical rate.

Green: Link Rate > 40 Mbps

Orange: 20 Mbps< Link Rate

<40 Mbps

Red: Link Rate< 20 Mbps

Red Blink

When the device is scanning other

PLC devices, the Data indicator

blink quickly.

Data

- Off

The adapter has not found any

other compatible power line

devices that use the same

encryption key.

Note:

The Power, Ethernet and Data indicators blink quickly when the device is powered on.

At that moment, the Power and Ethernet indicators are green, and the Data indicator

is orange.

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4 Utility Installation

Note:

Before installing the PLC utility software, make sure that there is no any other power

line utility installed on your computer. If there is another utility installed, please

uninstall it and restart your computer.

Follow the steps below to install the utility. No password or CD-Key is needed.

Step1 Please insert the utility CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Select the

PLC 200AV Utility Installation folder and then double-click the setup.exe.

A page for installing the utility appears.