Sitecom LN-521 User Manual
LN-521
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Table of Contents
1. Safety instructions ........................................................................................................................... 4
2 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 5
2.1 What exactly is Homeplug? ........................................................................................................... 5
Cost factor and transmission quality ............................................................................................... 5
Data security and radiation ............................................................................................................. 5
2.2 Package Contents .............................................................................................................................. 5
3. Introduction of the hardware .............................................................................................................. 6
4. Install the hardware ............................................................................................................................ 9
Application 1 – Link to remote DSL via Powerline............................................................................... 9
Application 2 – as wireless AP + Ethernet switch .............................................................................. 10
Application 3– multiple floor home networking ............................................................................... 11
Application 4–as Powerline Ethernet switch ..................................................................................... 12
Application 5 – Wireless AP w/ Router ............................................................................................. 13
5. Hardware Configuration .................................................................................................................... 14
5.1 Setting Wireless encryption by WPS button ............................................................................... 14
5.2 Create a private encrypted network ........................................................................................... 15
5.3 Add an extra Homeplug ............................................................................................................... 15
5.4 Remove a device from a network Group .................................................................................... 16
5.5 Make two public network devices private .................................................................................. 16
5.6 Standby Mode ............................................................................................................................. 16
7. Configuring the LN-521 via the GUI ................................................................................................... 17
LOGIN procedure ........................................................................................................................... 17
Basic ................................................................................................................................................... 19
Setup Wizard ................................................................................................................................. 19
System settings .............................................................................................................................. 20
Lan Settings ................................................................................................................................... 21
WiFi Settings .................................................................................................................................. 22
Advanced ........................................................................................................................................... 24
WiFi Advanced ............................................................................................................................... 24
WPS Settings .................................................................................................................................. 26
Management ..................................................................................................................................... 28
System Status ................................................................................................................................ 28
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PLC Settings ................................................................................................................................... 30
Save / Reload Settings ................................................................................................................... 31
Firmware Upgrade ......................................................................................................................... 32
Using the Utility ..................................................................................................................................... 33
Installation ......................................................................................................................................... 33
Configuring using the Utility .............................................................................................................. 40
Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................................................................... 42
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1. Safety instructions
All safety and operating instructions should be read and understood before using the device, and
should be kept for future reference.
• Never open the Homeplug adapter. There are no user-serviceable parts inside the
Homeplug adapter.
• Do not try to service this product yourself! Contact qualified technicians each and every
time your device needs maintenance. There is a risk of electric shock!
• Use the Homeplug adapter in a dry location only.
• Do not insert any objects into the openings of the Homeplug adapter.
• To disconnect the Homeplug adapter from the power supply grid, pull the power plug.
• Do not keep the Homeplug adapter in direct sunlight.
• Slots and openings on the case serve as ventilation. Never block or cover them.
• Never set up the Homeplug adapter near a heater or radiator.
• The Homeplug adapter should be located only where sufficient ventilation according to
the instructions of the manufacturer can be ensured.
• Disconnect the Homeplug adapter from the power supply grid before cleaning. Use a
moist towel to clean the device. Never use water, paint thinner, benzene, alcohol or
other strong cleaning agents when cleaning the device, as these could damage the case.
• Never use the Homeplug adapter with a power supply that does not meet the
specifications provided on the rating plate. If you do not know what type of power
supply you have at home, contact your dealer or energy supplier.
• In the event of damage, disconnect the Homeplug adapter from the power supply grid
and contact customer service. This applies, for example
o if the power cable or plug is damaged
o liquid has been spilled on the Homeplug adapter or objects have fallen into the
device.
o the Homeplug adapter has been exposed to rain or water.
o the Homeplug adapter does not work, even though the operating instructions
have been followed properly.
o the Homeplug adapter’s case is damaged.
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2 Introduction
In this chapter, we will provide an overview of the Homeplug technology and introduce it briefly.
2.1 What exactly is Homeplug?
Homeplug is home and office networking using the electric wiring already installed in the
building.
Cost factor and transmission quality
Homeplug is an economical and easy-to-use networking technology. You don't need to lay cables
and you can connect to the home network at every power point.
The Homeplug standard modulates and demodulates additional frequencies on the power lines.
Modulation and demodulation is a well-known and proven method of data transmission, which
has been in use in other applications for a number of years. Now it is used to set up Internet and
network accesses in the home or office. Depending on the damping factor, distances of at least
200 meters can be covered.
With a maximum data rate up to 500 Mbps and symmetrical upload and download speeds,
Homeplug is comparable to traditional Ethernet network solutions.
Data security and radiation
128-bit AES encryption is used, which guarantees secure data transfer within the network.
2.2 Package Contents
Open the package carefully, and make sure that none of the items listed below are missing. Do
not discard the packing materials, in case of return; the unit must be shipped back in its original
package.
• The Homeplug device.
• A CD containing manuals and utility
• A quick installation guide
• a CAT 5e Ethernet cable (1.5 meter)
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3. Introduction of the hardware
H
F
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A
B
C
D
E
Table 1 - LED definition
position LED name Behavior Symbol
LED OFF –
Device Power off
POWER LED
A
LED fast blinking (0.5 sec ON / 0.5 sec OFF) –
Green color
This means the device is doing Security key exchange, the device
joining or being joined into same logical network will continue 2
minutes' blinking, until the procedure succeeds or is canceled.
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LED OFF –
Sole member (either other devices in same network is too far or it is
alone in its logical network).
LED solid ON –
HOMEPLUG Link detected but no traffic
HOMEPLUG
Link/Activity
B
LED
Green + Red
WiFi & Security
C
LED
a. Green: HOMEPLUG Physical data rate > 100Mbps
b. Green + Red: 40Mbps < HOMEPLUG Physical data rate <
100Mbps
c. Red: 0 < HOMEPLUG Physical data rate < 40Mbps
LED blinking (0.06 sec ON / 0.06 sec OFF)—
HOMEPLUG data traffic
a. Green: HOMEPLUG Physical data rate > 100Mbps
b. Green + Red: 40Mbps < HOMEPLUG Physical data rate <
100Mbp
c. Red: 0 < HOMEPLUG Physical data rate < 40Mbps
Steady Green: WiFi active under security protection,
Flash Green: WiFi transmits packets under security protection,
Steady Red: WiFi active under NO security protection,
D
Green + Red
Operation
mode LED,
Green + Red
Flash Red: WiFi transmits packets under NO security protection,
OFF: when WiFi is disabled
Green ON: When in router mode (factory default is AP Bridge mode)
Green OFF: Bridge (AP) mode.
Red Flash: WPS activity
Red OFF: No WPS activity
R
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Table 2 – push button definition
Position Push button name Behavior Symbol
Press 1 to 5 seconds – switch WiFi OFF/ON. Factory default is WiFi ON
E
F
G
WiFi Setting
button
WPS
GROUP/Pairing
Press > 5 seconds – switch Router mode ON /OFF. Factory default is OFF.
When pressing the button, the operation mode LED will flash once per
second. Please keep pressing for 5 LED ON-and-OFF, then release the
button after the LED fast blink with red color.
Press > 1.0 sec: start WPS procedure. during the WPS procedure, LED
blinks red for 2.5 minutes then stop automatically.
Press 1.5 to 4 seconds - start or stop Security key exchange
When press and release the button for 1.5 to 4.0 seconds, this will enter
Security key exchange procedure. In this procedure, the device starts
joining into a logical network of other device or announcing its network
for other devices to join. This procedure automatically stops after two
minutes or until user press this button 1.5 to 4 sec again.
Press over 10 seconds - Generate random security key
H
RESET
(inside the
needle pin hole)
When continuous press is or over 10 sec, all LED light OFF and ON once
to inform users a new random key has been generated so that users can
release the button.
Press the button when the device is powered on:
Press 1 to 5 sec and release – system reboot
Press > 5 sec and release – both HOMEPLUG & WiFi FW settings return to
factory default.
RESET
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4. Install the hardware
Application 1 – Link to remote DSL via Powerline
Via Powerline technology, the Wi-Fi homeplug can access DSL modem at other floors for internet
accesses. Note that this needs Powerline to Ethernet Bridge devices at other floors, so that
connection between Wi-Fi homeplug and Powerline to Ethernet Bridge can be done through the
embedded HOMEPLUG technology.
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Application 2 – as wireless AP + Ethernet switch
The Wi-Fi homeplug can be a central 802.11n Access point and Ethernet switch hub to link all WLAN
devices and Ethernet devices.
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Application 3– multiple floor home networking
When WLAN signal is not good to penetrate concrete floors, use Powerline technology afforded by
the Wi-Fi homeplug to extend home networking range to upper (other) floors. While on the same
floors, the WLAN function can be used for network-enabled devices (such as PC, NB, smart phone) to
access internet. Please see the graph’s illustration. Note that this needs Powerline to Ethernet
Bridge devices for users at other floors to access network resources via the Powerline
communication.
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Application 4–as Powerline Ethernet switch
By pushing the Wireless Setting button for more than 1 sec, the WiFi function of this device can be
turned ON or turned OFF. In this case, Wi-Fi homeplug acts as Powerline to multiport (3 port)
Ethernet switch, which, when used together with a remote Powerline Ethernet Bridge, enables two
remote Ethernet devices (ex. PC, Notebook, or VIOP) on different floors or locations at home to
communicate via the embedded Powerline technology. In the same time, 3 RJ-45 ports on this
product can as well provide local Ethernet switch hub function.
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Application 5 – Wireless AP w/ Router
By pushing the WiFi Setting button > 5 sec, the Router function is enabled. When keep pushing the
Button, observe the LED to be OFF and ON for 5 times then release the button after the flashing LED
become steady ON, By default DHCP server is enabled in the Router mode. DHCP server can assign
dynamic IP address to devices connecting the LAN port of this Router. In this case, the leftmost
Ethernet socket is the WAN port. The other two Ethernet sockets are LAN ports. Please see the
following connection diagram.
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5. Hardware Configuration
This section describes ways of quick wireless encryption set up (using WPS button) and quick private
HOMEPLUG network group set up (for network partitions).
5.1 Setting Wireless encryption by WPS button
This button can be pressed for WPS PBC authentication. First, login the web configuration to setup
the wireless encryption to enable WPA2-PSK, and then enable the WPS Configuration as well. Now
press the WPS button on this device and then press WPS button on the WLAN station/client card to
start WPS process. It also works if pressing WPS button on the WLAN station card first and then this
device. The WPS process will be started and connected after a few seconds.
For those WLAN station card without physical WPS button, the software WPS button should be found
in its utility software for this function.
Any ‘Homeplug-AV’ compliant Homeplug which comes new from the box, including this device,
has a default network name of HomeplugAV. It can communicate with other brands of new
Homeplug-AV compliant devices, thus these new devices are so called belonging to the public
network. Pushing the GROUP button of the device will change its network name. This way, users
can create one or multiple private Homeplug network groups using this button, without
complicated setup software involved, thus protect their data which is being transmitted over the
power line. Pressing the RESET button of a power-active Homeplug device will reset the network
name back to its factory default (HomeplugAV).
By pushing the GROUP button for more than 10 seconds, a random network name (different
from HomeplugAV) for the device will be generated. This device can then ask other devices to
join its Homeplug network to form a private network group. Any other device, the Slave
Homeplug for instance, which wants to join this device’s (the Master) Homeplug network group
can be added by the steps below: (NOTE: it is more convenient to bring devices, which are to be
configured into the same logical network group, side by side during this procedure. After the
network group is set, the devices can be deployed anywhere at home)
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