NetComm NP507 User Manual
600Mbps Powerline Kit with
Gigabit Ethernet
NP507
USER GUIDE
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Copyright
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Note: This document is subject to change without notice.
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The cardboard box, the plastic contained in the packaging, and the parts that make up this device can be recycled in accordance
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This manual covers the following products:
NetComm Wireless NP507 600Mbps Powerline Kit with Gigabit Ethernet
DOCUMENT VERSION
DATE
Initial document release
October 2013
Table 1 - Document Revision History
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Table of Contents
Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 4
About the Product ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
How Does It Work? ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Package Contents ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Device Design ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Determining Connection Rate ........................................................................................................................................................................ 8
Getting Started .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
Plan Your Network ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Powerline Utility ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11
Powerline User Interface ............................................................................................................................................................. 12
Home .......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
Private Network Name ................................................................................................................................................................................. 13
Simulate Simple Connect Button .................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Quality of Service ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Devices ....................................................................................................................................................................................................... 15
Firmware Upgrade ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 16
Frequently Asked Questions ....................................................................................................................................................... 17
Legal and Regulatory Information ............................................................................................................................................... 19
Product Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Limitations of Warranty ................................................................................................................................................................................ 19
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Overview
About the Product
The NP507 Powerline Kit is ready to use out of the box and does not require the installation of driver software to work. It can be
connected to computers, routers, gaming consoles, hubs, IPTV set-top boxes, and other Ethernet devices regardless of operating
system.
How Does It Work?
Powerline Adapters utilise the existing electrical wiring in the house as a path to create a secured network of computers and
Ethernet devices. With a maximum data rate of up to 600Mbps, the NP507 can reliably handle high requirement applications like
broadband Internet, high definition video streaming, and Voice over IP.
The NP507 converts digital signals to a complex analog signal that traverses along the electrical wires. When receiving the analog
signal, the NP507 converts the analog signal back to digital. To secure the signal, a 128-bit AES encryption is applied.
A Powerline device can only communicate with other Powerline devices that use the same Private Network Name. The Private
Network Name can be changed manually using the NP507 Utility software on a computer with a Windows operating system. When
you use the software, you have to manually type the Private Network Name for the device. Another way to change the Private
Network Name is to use the Simple Connect button. Simple Connect automatically creates an encrypted Private Network Name. It
can also be used to reset the Private Network Name or to add a device into an existing Powerline network.
Note: Powerline devices from the Twin Pack are already configured to use a common Private Network Name unique for that pair
and are ready to use.
When a Powerline adapter communicates with another device, the Powerline Activity LED colour gives an indication of the
connection rate: Red means below 30 Mbps; Amber means 30 to 80 Mbps; and Green means more than 80 Mbps.
Package Contents
The package contains the following items:
2 Powerline Adapters
2 Ethernet cables
Quick Start Guide
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Device Design
LABEL
STATUS
DESCRIPTION
Simple Connect Button
Press to create or join a Powerline network. It can also be used to reset the Private Network
Name to a random key.
Power
Off
No power.
On
After Simple Connect is pressed for two seconds, this LED will blink to confirm the button
press.
When Simple Connect is pressed for at least 10 seconds, this LED will blink to confirm the
Private Network Name reset.
Powerline Activity
Off
Device is not connected to a Powerline network.
On
This LED remains on when the device is part of a Powerline network.
The LED colors represents the connection rate within the Powerline network whether it is
good(red), better (amber), or best (green).
The LED flashes to indicate network activity.
Ethernet Activity
Off
An Ethernet device is not connected.
On
An Ethernet device is connected.
The LED flashes to indicate Ethernet activity.
Ethernet Port
Accepts either cross or straight Ethernet cable.
Reset Button
Press for 2 seconds to reset to the factory default settings. When you reset to the factory
default, all your configuration changes will be removed.
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How to Use Simple Connect
Note: The Powerline Adapters that you have received are ready for use straight out of the box. They require no initial set-up or
configuration - all you need to do is connect them as detailed in the Quick Start Guide. The following Instructions about the Simple
Connect button to configure your network are only applicable if you want to change the default private network name or include
more adapters into the same powerline network.
Simple Connect provides a more convenient way of creating your Powerline network without the need to open the Powerline Utility
software from a computer. The button has three main functions which includes:
Creating a Powerline Network
Resetting the Private Network Name
Joining an existing Powerline Network
Creating a Powerline Network
To create a Powerline network, you need at least two Powerline devices using random Private Network Names. When you press
Simple Connect on both devices, a common Private Network Name will be automatically generated to enable them to communicate
with each other.
Note: New Powerlines from a Twin Pack can already communicate with each other out of the box. However, if you intend to create
a new Private Network Name using Simple Connect for both devices, you need to reset their Private Network Names to a random
key before proceeding.
To create a Powerline network using Simple Connect:
1. Plug your Powerlines side by side where you can easily observe the LED behavior. Upon connection, the LEDs will blink
simultaneously and then the Power LED lights on steadily.
2. Press Simple Connect for two seconds on Adapter X. After you release the button, the Power LED will blink. If the
Power LED did not blink, press Simple Connect again for two seconds.
Note: Do not press Simple Connect for more than 2 seconds.
3. Press Simple Connect for two seconds on Adapter Y. After you release the button, the Power LED will blink. If the
Power LED did not blink, press Simple Connect again for two seconds.
Make sure to press Simple Connect on Adapter Y within two minutes after you press Simple Connect on Adapter X. The LEDs on
both devices will switch off and on twice to signify that they are searching for another device to pair with.
Note: Do not press Simple Connect for more than 2 seconds.
4. To confirm if the connection was established, check the LEDs. The Power LEDs and the Powerline Activity LEDs on both
Adapters are on.
When the Powerline Activity LED on either Adapter X or Adapter Y is off, this means the pairing is not successful. In this
case, please repeat the the process as outlined from point 1.
5. Unplug the Powerline Adapters and then connect them to your Ethernet devices using the Ethernet cables from the
product package. After connecting the Ethernet cable, plug the Adapters directly to a wall outlet. An Ethernet-enabled
device can be a router, computer, hub, gaming console, IP phone, network printer, or IP TV set-top box.
Note: Powerline adapters work best when connected directly to a wall socket. Avoid plugging it to a power strip or power
extension. Other electrical devices in the power strip produce electrical noise that may affect the performance of the Adapter.
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