Zinwell Powerline Ethernet Bridge User Manual

PLC Device
User Manual

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Powerline Ethernet Bridge

Powerline Ethernet Switch

V. 1.0.4

Powerline
Ethernet
Bridge +

S

witch

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TABLE OF CONTENT

ORDERING INFORMATION.............................................................................................................................. 2

INCLUDED ITEMS........................................................................................................................................... 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.............................................................................................................4

FIRST THING TO KNOW BEFORE INSTALLATION ............................................................................................ 5

AC outlets connection.................................................................................................................... 5

Connection via power strip........................................................................................................... 7

Electrical interference..................................................................................................................... 7

Electrical wiring................................................................................................................................7

PRODUCT OUTLOOK..................................................................................................................................... 8

PRODUCT OVERVIEW.................................................................................................................................. 11

Standby Mode................................................................................................................................. 11

PRODUCT INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................. 12

Setting logical network group.................................................................................................... 12

Remove a device from a logical network Group ................................................................... 13

Setting different network Group................................................................................................ 13

Application 1 – local Powerline network among PCs .......................................................... 14

Application 2 – PC to xDSL router connection...................................................................... 16

Application 3 – Wireless Access Point range extensions.................................................. 18

Special Care for business installation ..................................................................................... 19

SPECIFICATIONS.......................................................................................................................................... 20

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions).................................................................................................. 21

TROUBLE SHOOTING................................................................................................................................... 24

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ORDERING INFORMATION

This PLC Device user manual describes Powerline to Ethernet Bridge and
Powerline to Ethernet Switch devices. PLC stands for Powerline

Communication.

The Powerline to Ethernet Bridge device converts the Ethernet packets from its
Ethernet port to the Powerline Communication packets (PLC packets), which then
run on home electrical power lines, and converts the PLC packets back to Ethernet
packets.

The Powerline Ethernet Switch device is a four-port Ethernet Switch device
bridged together with the Powerline communication interface. It converts the
Ethernet packets from any of its Ethernet port to PLC packets, and from PLC
packets back to Ethernet packets. Also, Ethernet packets between any two of the
four Ethernet ports are communicable, just like a normal Ethernet switch.

See the following table for a summary.

Categories Description

Powerline Ethernet Bridge

It sends any packets from its Ethernet port
to the Ethernet port of the other Powerline
Ethernet Bridge. It converts from Ethernet
packets to be transmitted via home electric
wires to the other PLC device.

Powerline Ethernet Switch

The Powerline Ethernet Switch device
sends any packet from any of its Ethernet
port to the other three Ethernet ports of
itself, or to the Ethernet port of a remote
Powerline Ethernet Bridge device.

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INCLUDED ITEMS

POWERLINE
ETHERNET
BRIDGE

DUAL PACKAGE

POWERLINE
ETHERNET
SWITCH

SINGLE
PACKAGE

P

OWERLINE ETHERNET

SWITCH + POWERLINE
ETHERNET BRIDGE

C

OMBO PACKAGE

DEVICE

Two devices One device

Combined devices

ETHERNET

CABLE

Two One Two

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NOTICE: This product complies with IC: ICES-006; en conformité avec IC: NMB-006

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MPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This product is intended for connection to the AC power line. For installation
instructions, refer to the Installation section. The following precautions should be
taken when using this product.

z Please read all instructions before installing and operating this product.
z Please keep all instructions for later reference.
z Please follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
z For safety reason, when device is being powered on, this product should

NOT be installed in any electric socket which makes the surface with

venting holes on the product to face downward (facing the floor).
z Unplug the Powerline device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a

dry cloth for cleaning. DO NOT use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.

z DO NOT operates this product near water.
z This product should never be placed near or over a radiator, or heat register.
z This product relies on the building’s electrical installation for short-circuit (over

current) protection.
z DO NOT allow anything to rest on the product interconnect plug. DO NOT

locates this product where people may walk on the cords.
z Because this product sends data over the power line, it is recommended that

you plug directly into a power outlet. Do not plug the device into a UPS or

power strip with surge protection. The product has its own power filter for

protection against surges.
z Only a qualified technician should service this product. Opening or removing

covers may result in exposure to dangerous voltage points or other risks.
z Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer the product to qualified

service personnel for the following conditions:

¾ When the interconnect cords are damaged or frayed.

¾ If liquid has been spilled into the product.

¾ If the product has been exposed to rain or water.

¾ If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions

are followed.

¾ If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

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FIRST THING TO KNOW BEFORE INSTALLATION

This Powerline device sends data to and from each other over the existing
electrical wiring in your home, and may be affected by electrical noises or the
length of the wiring at your house. Keep the following in mind when placing this
Powerline device at home.

AC outlets connection

Avoid connecting this device to an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) or backup
power supply device. For best results, we recommend connecting the adaptors
directly to a wall outlet. Avoid connecting high power-consumption appliances to
the same wall outlet. Plug these power consuming devices onto a noise filtering
power strip to prevent these device interfere with this Powerline device. See the
following illustration figure:

For better performance, the following connection is recommended, although not
isolate with Noise filter power strip will still work OK.

The following connections are NOT recommended, although current PLC
technology will overcome most noise interference from electronic devices’ AC
adapters or chargers.

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Connection via power strip

If you must connect this device to a power strip, please keep the following
recommendation in mind:

• Make sure the power strip does not have a noise filter or a surge protector, as
these features may impair communication signaling of the Powerline device sent
over the electric wiring, and its throughput or distance will be degraded.

• Use a power strip with an AC cord that is as short as possible.

• Do not connect the adaptor to a power strip that receives power from another
power strip.

Electrical interference

Certain electrical devices emit electrical noise. If this noise is spread over to the
electrical wiring in your home, it may interfere with the performance, speed, and
reliability of this device. For best results, we recommend connecting an electrical
noise filter to noise emitting appliances.
The following appliances are more likely to produce noise:

• Battery chargers (including cell phone chargers)

• Hair dryers

• Power drills

• Halogen light

• vacuum cleaner

Additionally, this product may interfere with the following appliance:

• Lights or lamps which have a touch-sensitive on/off feature

Electrical wiring

This device sends data to and from each other over the existing electrical wiring of
your house. If two wall outlets are separated by a great distance of electrical wiring,
these devices may not communicate well with each other. For more information,
refer to the troubleshooting section.