NetComm NP200AV Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

NP200AV

200Mbps AV HomePlug

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Contents

1. About NP200AV .........................................................................................................................................3

1.1 Package Contents ..............................................................................................................................3

1.2 Requirements .....................................................................................................................................3

1.2.1 Software ..................................................................................................................................3

1.2.2 Hardware .................................................................................................................................3

2. Getting to know your NP200AV .................................................................................................................4

3. Connecting your NP200AV ........................................................................................................................5

3.1 Connecting NP200AV with your Computer ...........................................................................................5

3.2 Setting the TCP/IP Properties ..............................................................................................................5

3.3 Setting the Internet Properties .............................................................................................................5

4. Using the AV HomePlug Utility Software ...................................................................................................6

4.1 AV HomePlug Utility Installation............................................................................................................6

4.2 Accessing the AV HomePlug Utility Software .........................................................................................7

4.3 AV HomePlug Utility Tabs .....................................................................................................................8

4.3.1 Home Tab .................................................................................................................................8

4.3.2 Private Network Name Tab .........................................................................................................9

4.3.2.1 Local Private Network Name ....................................................................................10

4.3.2.2 Remote Private Network Name ................................................................................10

4.3.3 Quality of Service Tab ..............................................................................................................11

4.3.4 Devices Tab ............................................................................................................................12

4.3.5 Firmware Upgrade Tab ............................................................................................................13

Appendix - Legal and Regulatory Information ............................................................................................14

Customer Information .............................................................................................................................14

Product Warranty ....................................................................................................................................15

Limitations of Warranty ...........................................................................................................................15

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SECTION 1 ABOUT NP200AV

The NP200AV 200Mbps AV HomePlug is a device that utilizes the existing electrical wiring in the house as a
path to create a secured network of computers and Ethernet devices. The AV HomePlug is ready to use out
of the box and it does not require a device driver to work. With a maximum data rate of 200 Mbps, the AV
HomePlug can reliably handle high requirement applications like Internet telephony, streaming of high quality
video, and Internet simultaneously.

The NP200AV is operating system independent. It can be connected to any device using Windows, Macintosh,
or Linux operating systems. Encryption is built-in the AV HomePlug design. To change the encryption settings,
however, you need a computer with a Windows operating system.

1.1 Package Contents

If any item is damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.

• NP200AV 200Mbps AV HomePlug (2 supplied)

• CAT-5 UTP Straight Ethernet Network Cable (RJ45) (2 supplied)

• Quick Start Guide

• CD ROM containing setup utility

1.2 Requirements

Your computer must meet the following minimum requirements.

1.2.1 Software

• Windows (98SE, ME, 2000, XP 32-bit or Vista 32-bit).

• .NET Framework 1.1 or above.

1.2.2 Hardware

• 300 MHz Processor

• Network Interface Card

• CD-ROM

• 128 Mb of free hard disk space

• 128 Mb of RAM

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SECTION 2 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR NP200AV

NP200AV has three LED indicators and an Ethernet port.

PWR

PL-ACT LED

ETH-LINK/ACT LED

Ethernet Port

Label Action Description

PWR

Off No power is supplied to the device

Steady light Connected to an AC power supply

PC-ACT

Off No other HomePlug is detected

Steady light Another NP200AV is detected within the network

Blinking light PL-ACT flashes whenever there is data transmission within the network. However, the

PL-ACT for the HomePlug AV device that powers on first will stay on even when data
is being transmitted.

ETH-LINK/ACT

Off No Ethernet connection

Steady light Connected to an Ethernet port

Blinking light Transmitting/Receiving data

Ethernet Port

Accepts either a cross or straight cable

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SECTION 3 CONNECTING YOUR NP200AV

The NP200AV does not require a device driver and is a plug-n-play device that can be used after connecting the
network cables and plugging it into an electric outlet. However, you may need to check the TCP/IP and Internet
properties to make sure there are no conflicts with the way devices in the network are identified.

3.1 Connecting the NP200AV with your Computer

To connect the NP200AV with your computer

1. Insert one end of the network cable into your computer’s Ethernet port.

2. Insert the other end of the network cable into the NP200AV.

3. Plug the NP200AV into an electrical outlet.

3.2 Setting the TCP/IP Properties

After connecting the device, you need to set the TCP/IP Properties in your computer.

3.2.1 Windows (98SE, ME, 2000 or XP 32-bit)

1. Select Start > Run. This opens the Run dialog box.

2. Enter control ncpa.cpl and then click OK. This opens the Network Connections in your computer.

3. Right-click LAN and then select Properties. This opens the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.

4. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and then click Properties. This opens the TCP/IP dialog box.

5. Select Obtain an IP address automatically.

6. Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) dialog box.

7. Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box.

3.2.2 Windows Vista 32-bit

1. Select Start and type control ncpa.cpl into the text bar.

2. In the LAN or High-Speed Internet window, right-click on the icon corresponding to your network interface

card (NIC) and select Properties. (Often, this icon is labelled Local Area Connection).

3. If the User Account Control window appears, click Continue.

4. The Local Area Connection dialog displays all currently installed network items. Ensure the box to the left of the

item Internet Protocol (TCP/IPv4) is checked. Select Internet Protocol TCP/IPv4 and click Properties.

5. In the Internet Protocol (TCP/IPv4) Properties dialog box, click the radio button labelled Obtain an IP address

automatically. Also click the radio button labelled Obtain DNS server address automatically.

6. Click OK twice to confirm your changes, and close the Control Panel.

3.3 Setting the Internet Properties

To set the Internet Properties:

1. Select Start > Run. This opens the Run dialog box.

2. Enter control inetcpl.cpl and then click OK. This opens the Internet Properties dialog box.

3. Click Connections tab.

4. In the Dial-up and Virtual Private Network settings pane, select Never dial a connection.

5. Click OK to close the Internet Properties dialog box.