Smc HPAV-ESW User Manual
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SMC Networks, Inc.
20 Mason
Irvine, CA 92618
Europe:
SMC Networks Spain S.L.
C/Fructuós Gelabert 6-8, 2º, 2ª
Edificio Conata II
08970 Sant Joan Despí
Barcelona, Spain
All rights reserved. Printed in China
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Trademarks:
SMC is a registered trademark; and EZ Connect Powerline is a trademark of SMC
Networks, Inc. Other product and company names are trademarks or registered
trademarks of their respective holders.
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Warranty and
Product Registration
To register SMC products and to review the detailed warranty statement, please check
www.smc.com for the warranty terms in your country/region.
SMC Networks, Inc.
20 Mason
Irvine, CA 92618
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Compliances
EC Declaration of Conformity
SMC contact for these products in Europe is:
SMC Networks Spain, S.L.
Edificio Conata II,
Fructuós Gelabert 6-8 2º 2ª
08970 Sant Joan Despí, Barcolona,Spain
This product indicates compliance with the Essential Requirements of the EMC Directive
(2004/108/EC) and the LVD Directive (2006/95/EC) of the European Union. This equipment
meets the following conformance standards.
EN 60950-1: 2006
EN 61000-3-2: 2006
EN 61000-3-3 : 1995+A1:2001+A2:2005
EN 55024: 1998+A1:2001+A2:2003
EN 55022: 1998+A1:2000+A2:2003
The official CE certificate of conformity can be downloaded by selecting the relevant model/
part number from www.smc.com -> supp ort -> down lo ad"
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Contents
COPYRIGHT..........................................................................................................................................1
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. PRINTED IN CHINA.............................................................................1
TRADEMARKS:....................................................................................................................................2
WARRANTY AND.................................................................................................................................3
PRODUCT REGISTRATION...............................................................................................................3
COMPLIANCES.....................................................................................................................................4
1.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS.........................................................................................................6
1.2 PACKAGE CONTENTS ..............................................................................................................6
2 SAFETY NOTICE: ........................................................................................................................7
3 GETTING TO KNOW THE ADAPTER......................................................................................8
3.1 THE ETHERNET INTERFACE.....................................................................................................8
3.2 THE ADAPTER'S BUTTONS......................................................................................................8
3.3 THE ADAPTER'S LEDS............................................................................................................8
4 HOW TO INSTALLATION UTILITY...........................................................................................9
5 HOW TO USE THE UTILITY SOFTWARE............................................................................. 11
5.1 MAIN TAB............................................................................................................................... 11
5.2 PRIVACY TAB.........................................................................................................................14
5.3 DIAGNOSTICS TAB.................................................................................................................15
5.4 ABOUT TAB ...........................................................................................................................16
6 SYNC BUTTON USAGE............................................................................................................17
6.1 CREAT I N G A P R I V ATE NET W ORK ...........................................................................................17
6.2 JOINING A NETWORK.............................................................................................................17
6.3 LEAVING A NETWORK............................................................................................................18
7 HOW TO IMPROVE THE TRANSMISSION CAPACITY......................................................19
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................20
APPENDIX B ACRONYMS AND ABBREVIATIONS................................................................21
APPENDIX C ABOUT QOS...........................................................................................................22
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1.Introduction
The SMCHPAV-ESW is a wallmount Powerline (PLC) adapter with 3 Fast Ethernet ports for transmitting data
with up to 200 Mbit/s across the in-house power network, turning every power outlet into three Ethernet network
connections. The adapter is suitable for use in a wide range of both residential (home) and commercial (offices,
apartments, hotels, warehouses) applications, enabling the user to create high-speed local area networks (LAN)
that support video, voice and data. Best of all, no new cables and no drilling are required.
1.1 System Requirements
For Configuration Utility, computer with
Operating System
CPU
RAM
Free Disk Space
Network Interface
Microsoft Windows 7, Vista 32-bits/64-bits, XP or 2000
Intel Pentium III or better, clock rate faster than 2.0GHz recommended
At least 128MB
At least 20MB
At least one Fast Ethernet (10/100Mbps) network card
For Hardware Installation
- At least 2 HomePlug AV devices
- Available power outlet
- Available Ethernet port with RJ-45 connector on each computer or networking device
1.2 Package Contents
z 1 SMCHPAV-ESW HomePlug AV Powerline Adapter
z 1 CD-ROM with software utility and user manual
z 1 RJ-45 Ethernet cable
z 1 Quick Installation Guide
z 1 Warranty Information Card
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2 Safety Notice:
This device is intended for connection to the AC power line. For installation instructions, please refer to the
installation section of this guide. The following precautions should be taken when using this product.
Read all instructions before installing and operating this product.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use
liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Do not operate this product near water.
This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.
Do not use an extension cord between the device and the AC power source.
Only a qualified technician should service this product. Opening or removing covers may result in
exposure to dangerous voltage points or other risks.
Do not plug the device into a power strip or surge protector beca use these devices may consist of
filter and impair signal.
Avoid plugging the device right next to noisy sources such as cell phone charger, Halogen light,
noisy desktop computer, vacuum cleaner, etc. otherwise it may result in poor transmission speed.
Unplug the device from the wall outlet and refer the product to qualified service personnel for the
following conditions:
If liquid has been spilled into the product
If the product has been exposed to rain or water
If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed
If the product shows a significant change in performance
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