PROLiNK PPL1202N Installation Guide
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PROLiNK® PPL1202N
200Mbps Powerline Wireless-N Extender
User Manual
Version 1.00 (Jul’10)
English
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
FCC PART 68.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
FCC PART 15.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION................................................................................................................................................................................1
1.1 OVERVIEW...........................................................................................................................................................................1
1.2 FEATURES ............................................................................................................................................................................1
1.3 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..............................................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION ...................................................................................................................................................................................1
2.1 CHECKLIST...........................................................................................................................................................................1
2.2 THE FRONT LEDS..............................................................................................................................................................1
2.3 THE REAR PORTS..............................................................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURATION..............................................................................................................................................................................1
3.1 DETERMINE YOUR CONNECTION SETTINGS........................................................................................................1
3.2 CONNECTING THE POWERLINE EXTENDER TO YOUR NETWORK...............................................................1
3.3 CONFIGURATION WITH WEB BROWSER................................................................................................................1
3.3.1 MANAGEMENT LAN IP..................................................................................................................................1
3.4.1 WIRELESS BASIC SETTINGS..........................................................................................................................1
3.4.2 WIRELESS ADVANCE SETTINGS .................................................................................................................1
3.4.3 WIRELESS SECURITY .......................................................................................................................................1
3.4.4 WI-FI PROTECTED SETUP (WPS) ................................................................................................................1
3.4.5 WIRELESS STATION LIST................................................................................................................................1
3.5.1 POWERLINE STATUS .......................................................................................................................................1
3.5.2 POWERLINE ENCRYPTION ...........................................................................................................................1
3.6.1 MANAGEMENT.................................................................................................................................................1
3.6.2 UPGRADE FIRMWARE....................................................................................................................................1
3.6.3 SETTINGS MANAGEMENT............................................................................................................................1
3.6.4 STATUS .................................................................................................................................................................1
3.7.1 TCP/IP SETTINGS FOR WINDOWS PLATFORM ....................................................................................1
CHAPTER 4 POWERLINE NETWORKING UTILITY .........................................................................................................................................1
4.1 CONFIGURATION UTILITY SETUP ..............................................................................................................................1
4.1.1 INSTALLATION OF THE UTILITY..................................................................................................................1
4.2 WINDOWS CONFIGURATION UTILITY.....................................................................................................................1
4.3 USER INTERFACE...............................................................................................................................................................1
4.3.1 MAIN SCREEN ...................................................................................................................................................1
4.3.2 PRIVACY SCREEN .............................................................................................................................................1
4.4 DIAGNOSTICS SCREEN ..................................................................................................................................................1
4.4.1 ABOUT SCREEN ................................................................................................................................................1
4.4.2 PREFERENCES....................................................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 5 PUSH BUTTON SETTING................................................................................................................................................................1
CHAPTER 6 TROUBLE SHOOTING......................................................................................................................................................................1
APPENDIX A SECURITY MODE ...............................................................................................................................................................................1
APPENDIX B GLOSSARY............................................................................................................................................................................................1
APPENDIX C CABLING / CONNECTION..............................................................................................................................................................1
APPENDIX D TECHNICAL SUPPORT .....................................................................................................................................................................1
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FCC PART 68
This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC Rules. On the bottom of this equipment is a label that contains the
FCC Registration Number and Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. You must provide this information
to the telephone company upon request.
The REN is useful to determine the quantity of devices you may connect to the telephone line and still have those
entire devices ring when your number is called. In most, but not all areas, the sum of the REN of all devices connected
to one line should not exceed five (5.0). To be certain of the number of devices you may connect to your line, as
determined by the REN, you should contact your local telephone company to determine the maximum REN for your
calling area.
If the modem causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may discontinue your service
temporarily.
If possible, they will notify you in advance. But if advance notice isn't practical, you will be notified as soon as possible.
You will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC.
The telephone company may make changes in its facilities, equipment, operations, or procedures that could affect the
proper operation of your equipment. If they do, you will be notified in advance to give you an opportunity to maintain
uninterrupted telephone service.
If you experience trouble with this modem, please contact your dealer for repair/warranty information. The telephone
company may ask you to disconnect this equipment from the network until the problem has been corrected or you are
sure that the equipment is not malfunctioning.
This equipment may not be used on coin service provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is
subject to state tariffs.
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FCC PART 15
The modem generates and uses radio frequency energy. If it is not installed and used properly in strict accordance with
the user's manual, it may cause interference with radio and television reception. The modem has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for Class B computing devices in accordance with the specifications in Subpart B, Part
15 of the FCC regulations. These specifications are designed to provide reasonable protection against such
interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. FCC regulations require that shielded interface cables be used with your modem.
If interference does occur, we suggest the following measures be taken to rectify the problem:
1. Move the receiving antenna.
2. Move the modem away from the radio or TV.
3. Plug the modem into a different electrical outlet.
4. Discuss the problem with a qualified radio / TV technician.
CAUTION:
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance to the FCC Rules
could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.
Cable connections:
All equipment connected to this modem must use shielded cable as the interconnection means.
NOTE:
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
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CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your purchase of the PROLiNK® PPL1202N Powerline 200M Wall-Mount Wireless-N AP (the
Powerline AP). The Powerline AP is the perfect option to connect a small group of PCs or small wireless clients.
Integrated Wireless to Powerline AP networks, the device can extend large coverage and less dead space for your
home network.
1.1 Overview
Using Powerline AP and wireless 11 b/g/n benefit, you can connect the PC to internet in anywhere of your home.
1.2 Features
• Internet Access
o TCP/IP, UDP, ICMP, ARP, RARP, Static IP assignment
• Standard
o IEEE 802.3, 802.3u Ethernet standards
o HomePlug AV
o IEEE 802.11b/g and 11n Wireless standards
• QoS
o Prioritized random access, contention-free access and segment bursting
o Eight levels of prioritized random access, contention-free access, and segment bursting
• Powerline AP Modulation
o FDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) with patented signal processing techniques for high data
reliability in noisy media conditions
o Supports QAM 256/64/16, DQPSK, DBPSK and ROBO modulation schemes
• Security
o Provide 128-bit AES link encryption for Powerline AP network
• Wireless Features
o Support 802.11b/g and n Wireless Access Point, WDS and AP Client
o Support 128-Bit and 64-Bit WEP encryption , 802.1x, WPA, WPA2 and WPS
• Other
o High-Speed Powerline AP adapter with Ethernet interface for fast data transfer over the existing household power
supply
o The high-speed transfer rates of 200Mbps even make it possible to transmit video in DVD quality
o No need new wires and use at any power socket with up to ranges of 200 meters
• HTTP Web-Based Management
o Firmware upgrade by UI
o Password protected access
1.3 System Requirements
• Personal computer (PC)
• Pentium II 233 MHz processor minimum
• 32 MB RAM minimum
• 20 MB of free disk space minimum
• Ethernet Network Interface Controller (NIC) RJ45 Port
• Internet Browser
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CHAPTER 2 INSTALLATION
This chapter offers information about installing your router. If you are not familiar with the hardware or software
parameters presented here, please consult your service provider for the values needed.
2.1 Checklist
Check the shipping box carefully to ensure that the contents include the items you ordered. If any of the items are
missing or damaged, contact your local distributor. The contents of your carton may vary depending on your service
provider.
Contents description
1. Powerline AP 200M Wireless-N Extender for home/office use
2. Powerline AP 200M Wireless-N Extender Installation and Operation Guide (this publication)
3. Ethernet cable Ethernet category 5 twisted pair cable (6 ft)
Application for this device
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2.2 The Front LEDs
LED State Description
Powerline
AP
Ethernet
Wireless
ON Powerline AP network activity.
OFF
ON Ethernet connection is OK.
Flashing Data transfer.
OFF No link to Ethernet.
ON Wireless Function Enable
Flashing Data transfer.
Search or no Powerline AP network
activity.
2.3 The Rear Ports
Connector Description
RJ-45 Port
Secure Button
Reset/WPS Button
Standby Button
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Connect to the Ethernet Cable
Button can auto secure and group the Powerline AP devices.
WPS: Press 1 second can enable the WPS search function.
Reset: Press 5 seconds can reset the device to factory default.
Press this button to enable the standby mode (EuP/ErP function).
This function will stop the device activities in order to save energy.
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CHAPTER 3 CONFIGURATION
3.1 Determine your connection settings
Before you configure the router; you need to know the connection information supplied by your service provider.
3.2 Connecting the Powerline Extender to your network
Unlike a simple hub or switch, the setup of the Powerline AP Extender consists of more than simply plugging
everything together.
3.3 Configuration with Web Browser
It is advisable to change the administrator password to safeguard the security of your network.
To configure the router, open your browser, type 'http://192.168.16.168' into the address bar and click 'Go' to get to
the login page. Save this address in your Favorites for future reference.
At the Password prompt, the User name is 'admin' and the password is ’password’. You can change these later if you
wish. Click 'OK' to login.
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3.3.1 Management LAN IP
To set up the configuration of LAN interface, private IP of your router LAN port and subnet mask for your LAN
segment. Default IP is 192.168.16.168.
Functions Descriptions/Details
IP Address The IP of the device’s LAN port (default 192.168.16.168).
Subnet Mask Subnet Mask of you LAN (default 255.255.255.0). All devices on the network must have the same
subnet mask to communicate on the network.
LAN2 Enable / Disable LAN 2.
LAN2 IP The IP address of LAN2. (default 169.254.16.168
LAN2 Subnet Mask Subnet Mask of LAN2.
DHCP Type To give your LAN Client an IP, you have to enable DHCP server. If not, manual setting up your client
IP is necessary when you want to use the router as your client’s default gateway.
Start IP Address: Specify the DHCP Client start IP address.
End IP Address: Specify the DHCP Client End IP address.
NOTE:
The number of the “End IP” must be greater than “Start IP”, and cannot be the same as the
router’s IP address.
DHCP Lease Time: Choose the length of the time for the device to recycle and give out the IP
addresses to the devices in your network (default 86400).
Statically Assigned: Can statically assigned the client MAC and IP address. There are three IP can
assign.
802.1d Spanning Tree Enable/Disable. The Spanning Tree Protocol is an OSI layer-2 protocol that ensures a loop-free
topology for any bridged LAN.
LLTD Enable/Disable. Link Layer Topology Discovery (LLTD) is a proprietary Link Layer protocol for
network topology discovery and quality of service diagnostics. It was developed by Microsoft as
part of the Windows Rally set of technologies. The LLTD protocol operates over both wired (IEEE
802.3 Ethernet) as well as wireless (IEEE 802.11) networks.
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3.4.1 Wireless Basic Settings
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Wireless Network:
Functions Descriptions/Details
Radio Off Enable/Disable the wireless.
Network Mode There are 3 modes can choose, 11/b/g/n mixed mode/11b only/11g only.
SSID Set up the wireless ID, default is wireless.
Multiple SSID 1 ~ 7 You can set up to four SSID for this wireless network.
Broadcast Network
Name(SSID)
AP Isolation Enable/Disable this function. Create a separate virtual network for your wireless network. When this
MBSSID AP Isolation Enable/Disable this function.
BSSID Displays the Basic Service Set Identity (BSSID) of this router. This parameter is the same as the MAC
Enable/Disable the SSID broadcast.
feature is enabled, each of your wireless clients will be in its own virtual network and will not be able to
communicate with each other. You may want to utilize this feature if you have many guests that
frequent your wireless network.
address of LAN port.
Wireless Distribution System (WDS):
Functions Descriptions/Details
WDS Mode Default is Disable, there are 3 Mode can choose, Lazy Mode (Auto), Bridge Mode (Bridge Only) and
Repeater Mode (AP + Bridge).
HT Physical Mode:
Functions Descriptions/Details
Operating Mode Mixed Mode: In this mode packets are transmitted with a preamble compatible with the legacy
802.11g – the legacy Short Training Field (STF), the legacy Long Training Field (LTF) and the legacy
signal field are transmitted so they can be decoded by legacy 802.11g devices. The rest of the packet
has a new format. In this mode the receiver shall be able to decode both the Mixed Mode packets and
legacy packets.
Green Field: In this mode high throughput packets are transmitted without a legacy compatible part.
This mode is optional. In this mode the receiver shall be able to decode both Green Field mode
packets, Mixed Mode packets and legacy format packets.
Channel BandWidth Support channel width 20MHz or 20/40MHz.
Guard Interval The purpose of the guard interval is to introduce immunity to propagation delays, echoes and
reflections, to which digital data is normally very sensitive. Longer guard periods allow more distant
echoes to be tolerated. However, longer guard intervals reduce the channel efficiency.
MCS The Modulation and Coding Scheme (MCS) is a value that determines the modulation, coding and
number of spatial channels.
Reverse Direction
Grant(RDG)
Extension Channel To locate the 40MHz channel in combination with the control.
Aggregation
MSDU(A-MSDU)
Auto Block ACK Setup BA (Block Ack) session automatically after connected, recommend enable.
Decline BA Request Reject peer BA-Request.
During a response burst, only the responder may transmit – i.e. there are no transmissions by other
STA, including the initiator. During an RDG, the RD responder shall not transmit any frames that are
not addressed to the RD initiator as the RA. Within RDG period, if responder no frame to transmit or
frame corrupt, initiator can transmit frame when RDG period stopped on PIFS' channel idle time. (On
normal condition, responder will receive frame after SIFS time.)
A Frame aggregation format that allows aggregation of multiple MSDUs in one MPDU. Recipient shall
receive and disaggregate an A-MSDU.
Others:
Functions Descriptions/Details
HT TxStream Set the Tx via 1 or 2 antennas.
HT RxStream Set the Rx via 1 or 2 antennas.
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3.4.2 Wireless Advance Settings
Advanced Wireless:
Functions Descriptions/Details
BG Protection Mode Some 802.11g wireless adapters support 802.11g protections, which allows the adapter search for
802.11b/g singles only. Select “Auto” to turns it on or off automatically, select “On” to support
protection or select “Off” to disable this function.
Beacon Interval Beacons are packets sent by an access point to synchronize a wireless network. Specify a beacon
interval value. Default (100ms) is recommended.
Data Beacon Rate(DTIM) Enter a value between 1 and 255 (default 1) for the Delivery Traffic Indication Message (DTIM). A
DTIM is a countdown informing clients of the next window for listening to broadcast and multicast
messages.
Fragment Threshold This value should remain at its default setting of 2346. If you experience a high packet error rate,
you may slightly increase your fragmentation threshold within the value range of 0 to 2346. Setting
the fragmentation threshold too low may result in poor performance.
RTS Threshold Request To Send threshold. This value should remain at its default setting of 2347. If you encounter
inconsistent data flow, only minor modifications to the value range between 1 and 2347 are
recommended.
Tx Powe r Transmit power. You can set the output power of wireless radio. This value should remain at its
default setting of 100. If you
Short Preamble The length of CRC blocks in the frames during the wireless communication.
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Short Slot Indicates that the 802.11g network is using a short slot time because there are no legacy (802.11b)
stations present
Tx Burst Select to enable or disable connecting to a Tx Burst supported device.
Pkt_Aggregate To aggregate lots of packets into a big one before transmitting packets. This can reduce control
packet overhead.
IEEE 802.11H Support Enable/Disable.
Country Code Select wireless country code. Six countries can choose.
Wi-Fi Multimedia:
Functions Descriptions/Details
WMM Capable This will enhance the data transfer performance of multimedia contents when they’re being
transferred over wireless network.
APSD Capable Automatic Power saves Delivery. Select to enable / disable data flow using power saving mode
during transmitting.
WMM Parameters You can configure WMM parameters by clicking on the “WMM Configuration” button. The
configuration window pops up (as shown below). Manually configure the parameters and click on
the “Apply” button to execute.
Multicast-to-Unicast Converter:
Functions Descriptions/Details
Multicast-to-Unicast It can receives Multicast streams from the network backbone, converts them to Unicast format, and
routes them to the set-top-boxes of end-users over the last mile infrastructure (e.g. DSL, Ethernet,
WiFi).
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3.4.3 Wireless Security
Select SSID:
Functions Descriptions/Details
SSID Choice Please choose a SSID you have set for this router in the Wireless Settings > Basic Settings from the
drop-down list. The SSID will be shown on the wireless network for recognizing.
“Wireless”:
Functions Descriptions/Details
Security Mode There are 10 modes for you to select: Open, Shared, WEP Auto, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK,
and WPA-PSKWPA2-PSK, WPA1WPA2, 802.1x.
NOTE:
Please refer to “3.4.3.1 Security Mode” for more details.
Access Policy:
Functions Descriptions/Details
Policy Default is Disable, you can allow or Reject the wireless station.
Add a station Mac Fill out the MAC address of wireless station you want to allow or reject.
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3.4.4 Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)
The primary goal of Wi-Fi Protected Setup (Wi-Fi Simple Configuration) is to simplify the security setup and
management of Wi-Fi networks. This Router supports the configuration setup using PIN configuration method or PBC
configuration method through an internal or external Registrar.
WPS Config:
Functions Descriptions/Details
WPS Enable/Disable the WPS. Default setting is disable.
WPS Summary:
Functions Descriptions/Details
WPS Current Status Show the WPS current status.
WPS Configured WPS was configured or not.
WPS SSID Show the WPS AP's SSID
WPS Auth Mode Show the WPS authentication mode
WPS Encryp Type Show WPS encryption type
WPS Default Key Index Show key index for WPS default key
WPS Key (ASCII) Show WPS key
AP PIN Show the AP's PIN code.
WPS Progress:
Functions Descriptions/Details
WPS Mode Show WPS mode, either PIN or PBC.
PIN Users have to fill in the PIN code to enrollee device if selecting PIN mode as the WPS Config
method.
WPS Status:
Functions Descriptions/Details
Status Show the WPS current status.
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3.4.5 Wireless Station List
Monitor Stations which associated to this AP/Router here.
3.5.1 Powerline Status
You may find statistics of remote Powerline AP devices.
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3.5.2 Powerline Encryption
You may setup a password to encrypt Powerline AP device in this page. All of Powerline AP devices have to set same
password in the same network. Click ‘Apply’ button to enable the settings.
3.6.1 Management
Language Settings:
Functions Descriptions/Details
Select Language
Can select language which you want.
Administrator Settings:
Functions Descriptions/Details
Account Set the account.
Password Set the password.
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3.6.2 Upgrade Firmware
User can upgrade the firmware in this page. Be careful, don’t power off when doing the upgrade process.
3.6.3 Settings Management
Users can Export Settings or Import Settings here. If want to load the factory defaults, please click the Load default
button.
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3.6.4 Status
You can check the device status in this page, the firmware version, Internet Configuration and LAN settings.
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3.7.1 TCP/IP Settings for Windows Platform
1. How can I find my IP Address in Windows 95, 98, or Me
?
• Click on Start, and then click on Run.
• The Run Dialogue Box will appear. Type winipcfg in the window as shown then click OK
• The IP Configuration window will appear, displaying your Ethernet Adapter Information.
• Select your adapter from the drop down menu.
• If you do not see your adapter in the drop down menu, your adapter is not properly installed.
• After selecting your adapter, it will display your IP Address, subnet mask, and default router.
• Click OK to close the IP Configuration window.
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2. How can I find my IP Address in Windows 2000/XP
?
• Click on Start and select Run.
• Type cmd then click OK.
• From the Command Prompt, enter ipconfig. It will return your IP Address, subnet mask, and default router.
• Type exit to close the command prompt.
• Make sure you take note of your computer´s Default Router IP Address. The Default Router is the IP Address of
the router. By default, it should be 192.168.16.168
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3. How can I assign a Static IP Address in Windows 98/Me
?
• From the desktop, right-click on the Network Neighborhood icon (Win ME - My Network Places) and select
Properties.
• Highlight TCP/IP and click the Properties button. If you have more than 1 adapter, then there will be a TCP/IP
“Binding” for each adapter. Highlight TCP/IP > (your network adapter) and then click Properties.
• Click Specify an IP Address.
• Enter in an IP Address that is on the same subnet as the LAN IP Address on your router. Example: If the router´s
LAN IP Address is 192.168.16.168, make your IP Address 192.168.16.X where X is between 2-99. Make sure that
the number you choose is not in use on the network.
• Click OK twice.
• When prompted to reboot your computer, click Yes. After you reboot, the computer will now have a static,
private IP Address.
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4. How can I assign a Static IP Address in Windows 2000
?
• Right-click on My Network Places and select Properties.
• Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your network card and selects Properties.
• Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties.
• Click Use the following IP Address and enter an IP Address that is on the same subnet as the LAN IP Address
on your router. Example: If the router´s LAN IP Address is 192.168.16.168, make your IP Address 192.168.16.X
where X = 2-99. Make sure that the number you choose is not in use on the network.
• Click OK twice. You may be asked if you want to reboot your computer. Click Yes .
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5. How can I assign a Static IP Address in Windows XP
• Click on Start f Control Panel f Network and Internet Connections f Network connections.
• See the steps for assigning a static IP address in Windows 2000 and continue from there.
?
• Access the Web management. Open your Web browser and enter the IP Address of your router device in the
address bar. This should open the login page for the Web management. Follow instructions to login and
complete the configuration.
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CHAPTER 4 POWERLINE NETWORKING UTILITY
The Configuration Utility for Windows OS enables the user to find Powerline AP Ethernet devices on the Powerline AP
network; measures data rate performance, ensures privacy, performs diagnostics and secures Powerline AP networks.
Before install the utility, please check the windows edition of your computer. For Windows with 64bit architecture, it
need to install the 64bit architecture utility, you can easy to see it in the CD auto run screen. Please use the correct
utility to install; otherwise it cannot work properly.
NOTE:
The Powerline AP Device can auto detect the other Powerline AP bridges which plug in the same power
circuit, you don’t need to use this Powerline AP utility except you want to encryption all the Powerline AP
devices as the same group or you cannot access the other computers.
4.1 Configuration Utility Setup
4.1.1 Installation of the Utility
CAUTION:
Please verify that no other Powerline AP Management Utilities are installed before installing this product.
If other utilities are installed, uninstall them and restart before installing this software.
To install, insert the Windows OS Configuration Utility Setup utility CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive. The
Setup utility shall run automatically. Choose the correct one utility to install or user can manually install by double
clicking the setup.exe file when browse the folder. The CD will launch an installation utility similar to the one shown in
Figure 1.
This Utility is designed for Powerline AP 85M/200M Ethernet bridges. Click the Next button to continue.
Figure 1: Install Shield Screen
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4.2 Windows Configuration Utility
In order to run the utility, double-click the utility icon. Figure 2 shows the main screen of the configuration utility.
This screen shot shows a Powerline AP Ethernet device connected as a local device and other Powerline AP Ethernet
devices as remote devices.
Figure 2: Main Screen with High-Speed Powerline AP Ethernet device Local
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4.3 User Interface
4.3.1 Main Screen
The Main screen essentially provides a list of all Powerline AP Ethernet devices logically connected to the computer
where the utility is running.
The top panel shows all local Powerline AP Ethernet devices found connected to the computer's NIC (Network
Interface Card). In most cases, only one device will be seen. In situations where there are more than one device
connected, such as a USB and also an Ethernet device, the user may click to select the one to manage through and
then click the Connect button to its right. The status area above the button indicates that your PC is connected to that
same device.
Once connected to the chosen local device, the utility will automatically scan the Powerline AP periodically for any
other Powerline AP Ethernet devices. If no local Powerline AP Ethernet devices are discovered, the status area above
the connect button will indicate that accordingly.
Figure 3 illustrates the presence of two local devices in the computer.
Figure 3: Multiple Local Device Connection
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The lower panel displays all the Powerline AP Ethernet devices, discovered on the current logical network (remote
devices). Displayed immediately above this panel is the number of remote devices found, the type of logical network
(Public or Private), and a message area that reports connectivity and scan status. The following information is displayed
for each of the devices discovered that appear in the lower panel:
Device Name column shows the default device name, which may be user re-defined. A user may change the name by
clicking on the name and editing in-place, or by using the rename button. An icon is optionally shown with the name.
A distinction in icons is made between low-speed and high-speed devices. By default, the icon is displayed with the
name.
MAC Address column shows the device's MAC address.
Password column shows the user-supplied device password (initially left blank). A user may enter the password by
using the Enter Password button. To set the Password of the device (required when creating a private network), first
select the device by clicking on its name in the lower panel and then click on the Enter Password button. A dialog box
will appear as shown in Figure 4 to type the password. The selected device name is shown above the field for entering
the password. Hit OK after entering the new password. A confirmation box will appear if the password was entered
correctly.
If a device is not found, the user will be notified and suggestions to resolve common problems will be presented.
Figure 4: Set Device Password
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The Add button is used to add a remote device to your network that is not on the displayed list in the lower panel, for
example, a device currently on another logical network. Users are advised to locate the passwords for all devices they
wish to manage and add them to the local logical network by clicking on the Add button.
A dialog box will appear as seen below. The dialog box allows the user to enter both a device name and the password.
A confirmation box will appear if the password was entered correctly and if the device was found.
If a device is not found, the user will be notified and suggestions to resolve common problems will be presented.
Figure 5: Add Remote Device
NOTE:
The device must be present on the power line (plugged in) in order for the password to be confirmed and
added to the network. If the device could not be located, a warning message will be shown.
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The Scan button is used to perform an immediate search of the Powerline AP Ethernet devices connected to the
computer.
By default the utility automatically scans every few seconds and updates the display.
A typical screen after naming and supplying passwords might appear as in Figure 6.
Figure 6: Main Screen of the Configuration Utility
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