HooToo HT-ND003 User Manual

HooToo Powerline Adapter

ONLINE GUIDE

Model NO.: HT-ND003

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Table of Content

1. Product Overview ..................................................................................... 4

1.1 Introduction ........................................................................................... 4

1.2 Package Includes ................................................................................. 4

1.3 Product Diagram .................................................................................. 5

1.4 LED Indicator ......................................................................................... 5

1.5 Physical Interfaces ................................................................................ 6

2. Connecting ............................................................................................... 6

2.1 Connection Instruction ........................................................................ 6

2.2 Hardware Connection – Computer .................................................. 7

3. Configuring the Device ............................................................................ 9

3.1 Log in to the Router .............................................................................. 9

3.2 Quick Setup ......................................................................................... 10

3.2.1 Router .......................................................................................... 10

3.2.2 WISP ............................................................................................. 12

3.2.3 AP Mode ..................................................................................... 15

3.3 System Status ....................................................................................... 17

3.3.1 System Status ............................................................................. 17

3.3.2 WAN Status ................................................................................. 17

3.3.3 LAN Status .................................................................................. 18

3.3.4 Wireless Status ............................................................................ 18

3.3.5 Network Status ........................................................................... 19

3.4 Network Settings ........................................................................... 19

3.5 WLAN Settings ............................................................................... 23

3.5.1 Basic Settings ............................................................................. 23

3.5.2 Security Settings ........................................................................ 23

3.5.3 WPS Settings ............................................................................... 24

3.5.4 Access Control .......................................................................... 24

3.5.5 Connection Status .................................................................... 25

3.6 LAN Settings ......................................................................................... 25

3.6.1 LAN Settings ............................................................................... 25

3.6.2 DHCP Server ............................................................................... 26

3.6.3 DHCP List & Blinding .................................................................. 27

3.7 Expert Settings ..................................................................................... 27

3.7.1 URL Filter ...................................................................................... 27

3.7.2 Port Range ................................................................................. 28

3.7.3 DMZ Settings ............................................................................... 28

3.7.4 DDNS ........................................................................................... 29

3.7.5 Remote WEB .............................................................................. 29

3.7.6 WAN Ping ................................................................................... 30

3.8 Routing ................................................................................................. 30

3.9 Traffic Control ...................................................................................... 31

3.10 System tools ....................................................................................... 31

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3.10.1 Time Settings ............................................................................ 31

3.10.2 Backup/Restore ....................................................................... 32

3.10.3 Restore to Factory Default Settings ...................................... 32

3.10.4 Firmware Upgrade .................................................................. 33

3.10.5 Reboot ...................................................................................... 33

3.10.6 Change Password .................................................................. 33

3.10.7 System Log ............................................................................... 34

4. Troubleshooting

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1 Product Overview

Thank you for purchasing the HooToo Powerline Adapter. Please read
this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference. If
you need any further assistance, please contact our customer support
team or email us at [e-mail].

1.1 Introduction

The HooToo Powerline Adapter is a 600Mbps powerline Ethernet
adapter which transforms your home’s existing electrical wiring into a
comprehensive networking system. The HooToo Powerline Adapter also
functions as a 300Mbps Wi-Fi Access Point which creates a wireless
network allowing for greater range and mobility.

 The powerline function offers a data rate of 600Mbps and full

multimedia application that can easily be supported throughout
the whole house.

 As a Wi-Fi Access Point, it can transmit wireless data at the rate of

up to 300 Mbps.

 Multiple protection measures including SSID broadcast control,

wireless LAN WEP encryption, and Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA2­PSK, WPA-PSK) that delivers complete data privacy.

 Supported by an easy, Web-based management utility.

1.2 Package Includes

1. 1 x HooToo Powerline Adapter (HT-ND003)

2. 1 x Ethernet Cable

3. 1 x User Guide

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1.3 Product Diagram

LEDs

Names

Status

Indications

Power LED

Solid

The device is on.

Off

The device is off.

Blinking

The device is in the pairing
procedure.

Ethernet LED
Blinking

The Ethernet port is
connected.

Off

The Ethernet port isn’t

connected.

Powerline
LED

Solid

The device is connected to a
powerline network, but there
is no data being transferred.

Off

The device isn’t connected to

any powerline network

Wi-Fi/Wi-Fi
Clone LED

Off

The wireless function has
been disabled.

Blinking
Quickly

The wireless function has
been enabled.

1.4 LED Indicator

The LED indicator displays information about the device’s status.

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1.5 Physical Interfaces

Item

Description

Ethernet Port

Two 10/100Mbps Ethernet ports connected to a
PC LAN card or broadband device.

RST Port /
Reset Button

When the adapter is powered on, use a pin to
press and hold the Reset button for 10 seconds
until all LEDs go Off. When the Power LED turns on
and the Wi-Fi LED starts to blink rapidly, the reset
process is complete.

Power Plug

A power plug connected to any (100V–240V~,
50/60Hz) power socket.

There are three physical interfaces on the HooToo Powerline Adapter.

Note: If you press the Pair Button for more than 7 seconds, the extender
will disconnect from the network it is associated with. Please repair
again, and its network will restore.

2 Connecting

2.1 Connection Instruction

To ensure the optimum performance of the Powerline Adapter and to
significantly improve the transmission capacity of the network, we
recommend that you comply with the following connection rule:

Plug the HooToo Powerline Adapter directly into a wall socket (not a
multiple socket adapter).

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2.2 Hardware Connection – Computer

Please make sure that your PC can successfully access the Internet via
the router. Then connect the powerline devices by following the
instructions below.
Step 1: Connecting to the Internet
This section describes how to connect the HooToo Powerline Adapter
to your existing network.
Follow the procedures described below:

1. Connect one end of an Ethernet (RJ45) cable to the Ethernet port of
the powerline adapter or a compatible powerline adapter.

2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet (RJ45) cable to an available
Ethernet port of your wireless router.

3. Plug the powerline adapter or powerline extender into a wall socket.

4. Check and confirm the LEDs status. (The Power LED and Ethernet LED
on the powerline device should be ON).
The hardware connection mechanism is shown below:

Note:

Do not connect the powerline adapter to an extension lead, power
strip, extension cord, or surge protector, as these may degrade the
network performance.

Step 2: Connecting To Your Computer
The following steps are needed to properly connect the powerline
adapter to your computer:

1. Connect one end of the provided Ethernet (RJ45) cable to the
powerline adapter’s Ethernet port.

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2. Connect the other end of the Ethernet (RJ45) cable to your
computer’s LAN port.

3. Plug the powerline adapter into a wall socket next to the computer.

4. Turn on your computer.

5. Check and confirm that the Power LED and Ethernet LED on the
powerline adapter are ON.

The hardware connection mechanism is shown below:

As soon as the powerline devices are connected, a powerline network
is available.

Now the powerline adapter is ready for use for both wired and wireless
connections. No password is needed for the wired network – simply use
an Ethernet to connect to other devices. The default password for the

wireless connection is: 11111111 (eight ones).

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3 Configuring the Device

3.1 Log in to the Router

If the adapter is already connected to a network, you can access the
browser-based utility at: plc.hootoo.com. Press “Enter”.

The system will automatically display the login page, please enter the
correct password. Click the Sign In button（Default password is
admin）

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3.2 Quick Setup

Router: The Ethernet port will behave as a WAN port for a wired

connection to an ADSL or Cable modem. The NAT routing will be
performed between the WAN and WLAN to make IP sharing possible.

WISP: In this mode, the AP will behave as client. The router function will
also be added between the wireless WAN side and the Ethernet LAN
side. Therefore, the WISP subscriber can share the WISP connection
without the need for an extra router.

AP: The most basic mode is Access Point. In this mode, the AP will act
as a central hotspot for different wireless LAN clients.

3.3 Router

In Router mode, a wired connection can be made to an ADSL or
Cable Modem via the WAN port to share the Internet to local wireless
and wired networks.

1. If you want to set the adapter in Router mode, choose Router, and
then click the “NEXT” button.

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2. Choose the connection type then click the “NEXT” button.

Static IP: If your broadband ISP provides you a static IP, please select

Static IP mode.

Dynamic IP: If your ISP uses DHCP server, please select DHCP and your

ISP will automatically assign these values to you (includes the DNS
server).

PPPoE: Inquire with your ISP to make sure you can use PPPoE. Enter your

username and password provided by your ISP.

3. In this setting, you can set the wireless name and wireless password
for your local network. Then click the “NEXT” button. You have
configured the adapter to work as a router. Click the “Save” button
to confirm the settings.

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