LevelOne PLI-3021 User Manual

LevelOne

User Manual

PLI-3021

200Mbps Powerline Adapter

Ver. 1.0

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – Introduction ................................................................................................................. 2

1.1 Overview ........................................................................................................................... 2

1.2 Specification ..................................................................................................................... 2

1.3 Casing Details ................................................................................................................... 3

1.4 Package Contents .............................................................................................................. 5

1.5 System Requirements........................................................................................................ 5

Chapter 2 – Installation & Uninstallation ....................................................................................... 6

2.1 Installing Powerline Device .............................................................................................. 6

2.2 Installation of Powerline Utility........................................................................................ 7

2.3 Uninstallation of Configuration Utility ........................................................................... 14

3.1 Main Tab ......................................................................................................................... 15

3.2 Privacy Screen ................................................................................................................ 20

3.3 Diagnostics Screen .......................................................................................................... 21

3.4 About Screen ................................................................................................................... 22

Chapter 4 – Individual HomePlug AV Network Stup(Optional ................................................... 23

4.1 Creating a new individual HomePlug AV(networkAB) ................................................. 23

4.2 Adding Bridge C to existing Network AB (Network ABC) ........................................... 24

4.3 Removing Bridge B from Bridge A & C Network and join with Bridge D & E (Network

BDE) ..................................................................................................................................... 25

4.4 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 26

Safety

FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 Class B of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired opera t ion.

This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following regulations: CE Mark, 89/336/EEC

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

Chapter 1 – Introduction

1.1 Overview

The LevelOne PLI-3021 operates on HomePlug AV standard, providing up to 200Mbps data speed over the existing household power supply. This Product is cost-effective, easy to create a home network without spending time and money to run expensive CAT5 cabling. Powerline Device is the best solution for no-new-wire networking in the house or office.

1.2 Specification

Computer Interface IEEE802.3; IEEE802.3u Standards HomePlug A V Network Interface One RJ-45 (10/100Base-T Ethernet) support 200Mbps Power

Line Port Security 128-bit AES Link Encryption with Key Management Software Utility for Microsoft Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP, and 32-bit Vista,

7 Data Transfer Rate 200 Mbps over Powerline and 10/100Mbps over Ethernet Modulation Schemes OFDM Symbol Modulation on Line synchronization

1024/256/64/16/8 - QAM, QPSK, BPSK, ROBO Carrier Modulation Frequency Band 2 ~ 28 MHz Additional Protocols Mix of TDMA and CSMA/CA channel access scheme; CO device

generates a periodic beacon carrier for channel access scheme Operation Range Estimated range of 300m in wall power lines Cabling 100Base-T Cat. 5e or above UTP cable Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing) Power Input 100 ~ 240V @ 50/60Hz Internal Housing Plastic (99mm x 73mm x 34mm)

0° C to 40° C

-20° C to 70 ° C

Software Utility Device Detect/Diagnostic, NEK Password Setup for Local and

Remote Device Windows 2000, ME, NT, XP, or Vista, 7 for Initial

Setup LED PL – Link/Act; Traffic–Link/Act; ETH – Link/Act Certifications HomePlug A V PowerLine Specification

FCC Class B / CE Mark / HomePlug Certif ic ation

1.3 Casing Details

The front casing contains 3 status lights: Power, PLC Link, and Ethernet Link.

(INSERT FINAL CASING DESIGN)

Power Light

PLC Link Light Ethernet Link Light

Status Lights

Power On: This HomePlug Ethernet Bridge is receiving electrical power Off: Power off

PLC Link The PLC (Powerline) Link light will indicate the overall speed of your network with 3 colors: Red: Minimum connection indicates weak signal and slower network speed: less than 50Mbps Orange: Normal signal with standard network speed: 50-100Mbps Green: Excellent signal with optimal network speed: 100Mbps+ Off: No activity. T his HomePlug Ethernet Bridge is not connected

Ethernet Link Solid Green: 10/100 Mbps port linked Blinking: 10/100 Mbps port transmitting or receiving Off: Ethernet Link not active

Bottom Casing

Turn on when detected and connected with another HomePlug adaptor

when connected to the Ethernet card of the computer or

The bottom casing co nt ains a rec esse d Res et But ton, a Sec urit y Butt on, and a n E thern et Port.

(INSERT FINAL CASING DESIGN)

Reset Button

Security Button

Ethernet Port

Buttons

Security This button is designed to generate an individual HomePlug AV network group under multiple nodes environment. Please refer to the optional Individual HomePlug AV Network Setup section below for more detai ls.

Reset This button is used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values.

Note: The HomePlug AV Ethernet Bridge must be plugged in to restore it to factory defaults. Using a small object like a paper clip, depress and hold the Reset button until the status li ght s beg in t o flas h. The Reset button w ill need to b e dep res sed for abou t 1 0 to 15 seconds for the reset to occur.

LED Indicators

The Powerline Ethernet Adaptor has three LEDs indicator:

Turn on when connected to AC power supply.

within the network. Turn on

Ethernet Hub / Switch.

1.4 Package Contents

Make sure that you have the following items:

- PLI-3021

- RJ-45 Ethernet LAN cable

- Quick Installation Guide

- CD User Manual / QIG/Utility

1.5 System Requirements

- Powerline Ethernet Adaptor can support any Operation System. But the Powerline Utility can only support Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7.

- Pentium III 300 MHz or above

- Powerline device

- AC power outlet

ADSL / Cable Modem

Notebook

Internet

Chapter 2 – Installation & Uninstallation

Connection of Pow erline Et he rnet Adapter

Ethernet Cable (RJ-45)

Powerline

Room 1

Room 2

2.1 Installing Powerline Device

1. If you have the SINGLE PACKAGE of Powerline,Connect the supplied RJ45 Ethernet cable

from your PC's Ethernet port to the Power line Ethernet Adapter's LAN Ports or connect the supplied RJ45 Ethernet cable from your xDSL/Cable Modem's Ethernet port to the Powerline Ethernet Adapter's LAN Ports.

2. If you have the TWIN PACKAGE of Powerline, connect the supplied RJ45 Ethernet cable

from your PC's Ethernet port to the Powerline Ethernet Adapter's LAN Ports and connect the supplied RJ45 Ethernet cable from your xDSL/Cable Modem's Ethernet port to the Powerline Ethernet Adapter's LAN Ports.

3. Connect the Powerline Ethernet Adapter to your wall-mounted power outlet.

4. Check if the PLC LED of Powerline Ethernet Adapter is ON, the Power line Ethernet Adapter

is connected and suitable for Internet Connections.

5. Check if the PLC LED is OFF, the Powerline Ethernet Adapter isn’t connected and suitable

for Internet Connections. Please follow next step to have it connected and suitable for Internet Connections.

2.2 Installation of Powerline Util ity

The Configuration Utility enables the users to identify HomePlug devices on the Powerline network; measures data rate performance, ensures privacy and performs diagnostics by setting user defined secure Powerline networks. Users are requested to verify that no other Encryption Manag em ent Utilities are installed prior to the installation of this utility. Other utilities should be uninstalled before installing this utility.

1. In order to install, in sert Configuration Utility CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.

The program shall run automatically. Alternatively this can also be done manually by double clicking the autorun.exe file on the CD.

2. For Windows 7 / Vista User only, for Security reasons Windows 7 / Vista requires the

installer program to have administrator privileges so the new policy called " User Account Control " has been introduced in Windows 7 / Vista. If UAC is enabled Windows pops up a window " User Account Control " W indows need your permission to continue. User needs to click " Yes / Allow " to continue.

3. Please click “ Utility” button to continue.

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