LevelOne PLI-3410 User Manual

LevelOne

PLI-3410

200Mbps HomePlug AV Wireless Combo Adapter

User Manual

V1.0

Safety Warnings

1. Do not use the adapter in high humidity or high temperature environment.

2. Do not open or repair the case yourself.

3. Avoid using this product and all its accessories outdoor.

4. Place the adapter on a stable surface.

5. Only “HomePlug AV” compliant PowerLine Communication (PLC) adapter for remote access is necessary.

6. Plug your LevelOne HomePlug AV device directly to the AC outlet on the wall. It is best to avoid using extension power cable as it may possess noise filter or surge protector functions that may cause interference that may impact the performance of the device.

Table of Contents

CHAPTER 1: PRODUCT ............................................................................................................................................................. 4

Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................... 4

Features ................................................................................................................................................................................. 6

Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7

CHAPTER 2: INSTALLING THE ADAPTER ............................................................................................................................ 8

Language Setting ................................................................................................................................................................ 8

Package Content ................................................................................................................................................................. 8

Device Overview ................................................................................................................................................................ 10

Hardware Installation ....................................................................................................................................................... 12

Connecting the HomePlug Adapter .............................................................................................................................. 14

WPS configuration. ........................................................................................................................................................... 15

Networking Setup ................................ ................................ ................................................................ .............................. 16

Quick Start (Setup PowerLine Network)...................................................................................................................... 17

CHAPTER 3: BASIC NETWORK INSTALLATION .............................................................................................................. 20

Network Configuration ................................ ................................ ................................ ..................................................... 21

Configuring with your Web Browser ............................................................................................................................ 25

CHAPTER 3: UTILITY INSTALLATION ................................................................................................................................. 26

Utility Installation .............................................................................................................................................................. 27

Utility Configuration ......................................................................................................................................................... 35

Main Tab .............................................................................................................................................................................. 36

Privacy Tab ......................................................................................................................................................................... 40

QoS Tab ................................................................................................................................ ............................................... 41

Diagnostic Tab ................................................................................................................................................................... 42

About Tab ............................................................................................................................................................................ 44

CHAPTER 4: UI CONFIGURATION ........................................................................................................................................ 45

Status ................................................................................................................................................................................... 46

Statistic ................................................................................................................................................................................ 47

Internet Setting .................................................................................................................................................................. 48

Wireless Settings .............................................................................................................................................................. 50

Wireless Security/Encryption Settings ........................................................................................................................ 53

Advanced Wireless Settings .......................................................................................................................................... 56

Wi-Fi Protected Setup ...................................................................................................................................................... 57

Administration ................................................................................................................................................................... 65

Firmware Upgrade............................................................................................................................................................. 66

Settings Management ...................................................................................................................................................... 67

CHAPTER 5: TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................................................................................... 68

Appendix: Product Support & Contact ........................................................................................................................ 69

Chapter 1: Product

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing PLI-3410 200Mbps HomePlug AV Wireless Combo Adapter. Your new device is an unit that extends your wireless coverage through power lines.

Compliant with the latest HomePlug AV standards, which support data speeds of up to 200Mbps, PLI-3410 can be used to bridge Ethernet devices such as modems, routers, PCs, set-top- boxes, and game consoles, allowing users to share network access via existing in-home power cabling.

What's unique is that the device has an extra built-in 802.11n Access Point, enabling users to enjoy mobility, high-speed wireless connection and better coverage with no more dead zones. Just plug PLI-3410 into any wall power socket, and you can easily set up a secure wireless network by pressing the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) button. Thus, the adapter can extend your wireless coverage through power lines for multimedia applications such as online games, IPTV and audio streaming from room to room.

• Extended Wireless Coverage

With an integrated 11n Wireless Access Point, the adapter can bridge wireless connections of up to 6 times the speed and 6 times the wireless coverage of an 802.11b / g network device. It supports a data rates up to 300Mbps and is also compatible with 802.11b / g equipment.

• Noise-immune Transmission

Unlike others, the device supports superior and noise-immune data transmission over in-home electrical power lines. Even at the moment your family turns on an electronic device or turns off a light, you won’t experience any interruption to latency-sensitive applications such as multimedia or video being shared with your family in another room.

• 802.11g / 802.11n Wireless AP with WPA / WPS Support

With an integrated 802.11g / 802.11n Wireless Access Point, th e device The supported features of Wireless Protected Access (WPA-PSK/ WPA2-PSK) and Wireless Encryption Protocol (WEP) enhance the security level of data protection and access control via Wireless LAN. The device also supports the Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) standard, allowing users to establish a secure wireless network by simply pushing a button.

• Quality of Service (QoS) over PowerLine

Quality of Service control guarantees the transmission quality by automatically prioritizing data. PLI-3410 automatically recognizes the bandwidth needs of voice and video applications. QoS prioritizes the data to guarantee optimal transmission quality. TV and video images are received and displayed with absolute smoothness. QoS also guarantees clear, instant transmission of voice

data, even when other applications are running on the network at the same time. QoS makes your network a pleasure to use.

• Rich Management Interfaces

It supports flexible management interfaces with LAN, WLAN and PowerLine. Users can use WEB GUI through the above interfaces to configure and manage the device.

• Web based GUI

It supports web based GUI for configuration and management. It is user-friendly.

• Firmware Upgradeable

Device can be upgraded to the latest firmware through the WEB based GUI.

Features

• Provides physical layer data rate of up to 200Mbps over existing in-home power lines

• Extended wireless coverage of up to 3 times the range of 802.11g products

• WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) for easy setup

• Auto channel select

• Utilizes power line technology that takes advantage of the unused bandwidth of the electrical

wiring in your home

• Utilizes Quality of Service control

• Supports Triple Play applications such as IPTV, VoIP and high-speed Internet access

• Supports 10/100 BaseT Ethernet

• Compliant with the HomePlug PowerLine Alliance industry specifications

• Ideal for residential users

Specifications

Protocol

TDMA, CSMA/CA

Standard

Ethernet specification: IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3u, Auto MDI/MDIX

Transmission Speed

200Mbps

Modulation

Supports OFDM - 1155 carriers,1024 / 256 / 64 / 16 / 8 QAM, QPSK, BPSK and ROBO

Frequency Band

2MHz ~ 30MHz

Security

128-bit AES Link Encryption with key management for secure power line communications

Encryption: NMK (Network Membership Key) used to authenticate/ access

Rotating NEK (Network Encryption Key)

Operating System

Windows XP / Vista / 7 Other 10/100 Base-T Ethernet devices

Power Supplier

Input: 100~240V AC, 50~60Hz Protection: OCP, OVP, SCP

Physical Interface

AC power plug 2 fixed antennas WPS button Sync button Reset button RJ-45 compatible LED display:

• WLAN

• POWER

• PLC (PowerLine Link/Act)

• ETH (Ethernet Link/Act)

Physical Specifications

Dimensions (W, D, H): 4.42” x 3.05” x 2.12” (112.4mm x 77.4mm x 53mm)

Operating Environment

Operating temperature: 00C ~ 400C Storage temperature: -200C ~ 700C Humidity: 20 ~ 95% non-condensing

Chapter 2: Installing the Adapter

Language Setting

Package Content

• PLI-3410 200Mbps HomePlug AV Wireless Combo Adapter

• Quick Start Guide

• CD User Manual

• Ethernet Cable

Device Overview

WLAN LED

Lit green when the wireless function is enabled. Blinking when data is transmitted or received via WLAN. Blinking quickly when WPS is proceeded.

Power LED

Lit green when the device is power on. Lit off when power is off.

PLC (Powerline Link/Act) LED

Lit green when the power line sync is established. Blinking quickly when data is transmitted or received via power line. Blinking after Sync button is pushed (see Sync Button descripted below).

ETH (Ethernet Link/Act) LED

Lit green when connected to an Ethernet device. Blinking when data is transmitted or received via Ethernet port.

WPS Button

Push this button to trigger Wi-Fi Protected Setup function.

Sync Button

Used to establish a LAN network with other power line devices. Push this button for 1~3 second(s) and release it to set device enter the

power line Sync state.

The Description of each labeled part is described in the table below.

Ethernet Port

Power Plug

WLAN LED

Power LED

PLC LED

ETH LED

WPS Button

SYNC Button

Clip Socket

Reset Button

Press this button 1~3 second(s) to reset device to factory default settings.

Ethernet Port

Connect the HomePlug AV device with an Ethernet device (e.g. computer, router, hub/switch, IP pone, IPTV set-top-box, gaming consoles…), using the RJ-45 Ethernet cable included.

Power Plug / AC Power Cord

Plug into an AC outlet for power supply and to build a PowerLine network with other HomePlug AV devices.

Clip Socket

Install the clip into this socket.

Note: Please DO NOT remove or disassemble the socket clip frequently as this may cause serious damage on your HomePlug AV device.

Hardware Installation

Refer to the following diagrams and instructions to install the clip with PLI-3410: Example 1: EU clip

• Please check the lock instruction on your clip.

• If you got the “Triangle Lock”, refer to right diagram.

Example 2: UK clip

• Please check the lock instruction on your clip.

• If you got the “Circle Lock”, refer to right diagram.

Connecting the HomePlug Adapter

It is easy to connect PLI-3410 simply by performing the following instructions:

Power Connection

Plug PLI-3410 into the wall outlet/socket.

LAN & Wireless Connection

Connect the supplied RJ-45 Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port on PLI-3410 and the other side to the device’s Ethernet interface.

You can enable wireless function to connect to the Wi-Fi devices through WPS configuration interface or by pushing the WPS button of your PLI-3410.

Push

Wireless IP Devices have WPS button

PLI-3410

WPS configuration.

Keep pushing the WPS button of PLI-3410. Then push WPS button of your wireless IP device, and the Wi-Fi protection will be set up automatically. Likewise, do same steps for other wireless devices having WPS button.

Example:

Networking Setup

Refer to the following steps:

1. Connect a network cable to the bridge and then plug PLI-3410 into a power socket.

2. Then connect PLI-3410 to a laptop, modem, router or a set-top-box.

3. Create a secure network by simply pushing the SYNC button for 1~3 seconds.

Note: Plug/socket, power cable and input voltage/frequency may vary from country to country.

Quick Start (Setup PowerLine Network)

Push Button usage

Sync Button is used to add a HomePlug device to a PowerLine network or enable it to join a network by pressing the Sync Button of the device to turn it into Broadcast state or Join state. There are 3 types of Sync Button trigger states:

1. Broadcast State: Enable LevelOne HomePlug AV device to provide information for another HomePlug AV device to join its PowerLine network group (works even if it is the only device existing within the network group).

2. Join State: This allows an ungrouped LevelOne HomePlug AV device to join an existing

PowerLine network group.

3. Ungroup State: Press the Sync Button for more than 10 seconds to detach the device from its network group.

Application Scenarios

Scenario 1: A LevelOne HomePlug AV device A wants to form a network group with another HomePlug AV device B

You can assign whichever device (A or B) to be in the Broadcast State and the other in the Join State.

Example:

1. Press the Sync Button of device A for 1~3 seconds to turn it into Broadcast State, you should find the Power LED blinks steadily signifying it is in Broadcast state.

2. Press the Sync Button of device B for 1~3 seconds to turn it into Join State, you should find the Power LED blinks steadily signifying it is in Join state.

3. Wait for both devices to boot again (all LEDs will turn off and on) and when the PLC LEDs of both devices lit steadily, you will now have these devices being in the same network group.

Scenario 2: A LevelOne HomePlug AV device wants to join an existing network group BC

Device A wants to join a network group “BC” currently consisting of device B and device C. Any

devices within the “BC” group can become the “Broadcast State” and device A will be the “Join State”.

Example:

1. Press the Sync Button of device A for more than 10 seconds to make sure that it is detached completely from any possible network group.

2. Press the Sync Button of device B or C of the BC network group for 1~3 seconds to turn it into Broadcast State, you should find the Power LED blinks steadily signifying it is in Broadcast state.

3. Press the Sync Button of device A for 1~3 seconds to turn it into Join State, you should find the Power LED blinks steadily signifying it is in Join state.

4. Wait for the devices to boot again and when the PLC LEDs of both devices lit steadily, you will now have device A joined with the BC network group.

Scenario 3: A LevelOne HomePlug AV device A of network group AD wants to join an existing network group BC

For a device which already belongs to a network group is to join with a different network group, that device has to be ungrouped from its current attached group first.

Example:

1. Press the Sync Button of device A for more than 10 seconds to ungroup it from network group AD.

2. Then press the Sync Button of device (B or C) of network group BC for 1~3 seconds to turn it to Broadcast State, you should find the Power LED blinks steadily signifying it is in Broadcast state.

3. Press the Sync Button of device A again for 1~3 seconds to turn it to Join State, you should find the Power LED blinks steadily signifying it is in Join state.

4. Wait for the Sync LED of both devices A and (B or C) lit steadily. Now you will have device A join the network group BC.

PowerLine Network Illustration

Chapter 3: Basic Network Installation

The HomePlug adapter can be configured through your web browser. A web browser is included as a standard application in the following operating systems: Linux, Mac OS, Windows 98/NT/2000/XP/ Me/Vista, etc. The product provides an easy and user-friendly interface for configuration.

Please check your PC network components. The TCP/IP protocol stack and Ethernet network adapter must be installed. If not, please refer to your Windows-related or other operating system manuals.

There are ways to connect the device, either through an external repeater hub or connect directly to your PCs. However, make sure that your PCs have an Ethernet interface installed properly prior to connecting the device. You ought to configure your PCs to obtain an IP address through a DHCP server or a fixed IP address that must be in the same subnet as the device. The default IP address of the device is 192.168.1.1 and the subnet mask is 255.255.255.0 (i.e. any attached PC must be in the same subnet, and have an IP address in the range of 192.168.1.1 to 192.168.1.252). The best and easiest way is to configure the PC to get an IP address automatically from the device using DHCP. If you encounter any problem accessing the HomePlug AV adapter web interface it is advisable to uninstall your firewall program on your PCs, as they can cause problems accessing the IP address of the device. Users should make their own decisions on what is best to protect their network.

Please follow the following steps to configure your PC network environment.

Network Configuration

Configuring PC in Windows Vista / 7

1. Go to Start. Click on Network.

2. Then click on Network and Sharing Center at the top bar.

3. When the Network and Sharing Center window pops up, select and click on Manage network connections on the left window column.

4. Select the Local Area Connection, and right click the icon to select Properties.

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