Zinwell ZPL-200, ZPL-204 User Manual

ZPL-200/ZPL-204

Powerline

Switch

User Manual

Ethernet
Bridge +

 200 Mbps
 2.85 cm Thickness
 Lowest Power
 Best Performance

Powerline Ethernet Bridge

Powerline Ethernet Switch

ZPL-200

ZPL-204

V. 1.0.2

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TABLE OF CONTENT

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

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................ 5

FIRST THING TO KNOW BEFORE INSTALLATION................................................................................ 6

AC outlets connection....................................................................................................... 6

Connection via power strip .............................................................................................. 8

Electrical interference ....................................................................................................... 8

Electrical wiring .................................................................................................................. 8

Note on installing PLC Device Utility software............................................................. 8

PRODUCT OUTLOOK ..................................................................................................................... 10

PRODUCT OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................... 12

Sleep Mode ........................................................................................................................ 12

PRODUCT INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................... 13

Setting logical network group........................................................................................ 13

Remove a device from a logical network Group........................................................ 14

Setting different network Group.................................................................................... 14

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

The ZPL-200 device is a Powerline to Ethernet Bridge device (called Powerline Ethernet

Bridge hereafter), which converts the Ethernet packets from its Ethernet port to the

Powerline Communication packets (PLC packets), which run on home power lines, and

from PLC packets back to Ethernet packets.

The ZPL-204 device is a Powerline to four Ethernet port Switch device (called Powerline

Ethernet Switch hereafter), which converts the Ethernet packets from any of its Ethernet

port to PLC packets, and from PLC packets back to Ethernet packets.

Two or a single of above device or their combination is sold as a package. Please see the
following table and the INCLUDED ITEMS section.

Product model number for
ordering

ZPL-200

ZPL-200D

ZPL-204

ZPL-204D

ZPL-200C

Description

Powerline to Ethernet Bridge,

single device package

Powerline to Ethernet Bridge,

dual device package

Powerline to Ethernet Switch,

single device package

Powerline to Ethernet Switch,

dual device package

Powerline to Ethernet Bridge plus Powerline to

Ethernet Switch, combo package

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INCLUDED ITEMS

ZPL-200D

DUAL PACKAGE

DEVICE

Two devices

ETHERNET

CABLE

Two cable

CD

ZPL-200

SINGLE PACKAGE

One device

One cable

CD X 1

including

1. utility Software

2. Software user guide

CD X 1

including

1. utility Software

2. Software user guide

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ZPL-204D

DUAL PACKAGE

DEVICE

2 devices, ZPL-204

ETHERNET

CABLE

Two cable

CD

ZPL-204

SINGLE PACKAGE

1 device, ZPL-204 A ZPL-204 plus a ZPL-200

One cable

ZPL-200C

COMBO PACKAGE

Two cable

CD X 1

including

1. utility Software

2. Software user guide

CD X 1

including

1.utility

Software

2.Software

user guide

CD X 1

including

1. utility Software

2. Software user guide

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IMPORTANT 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.

 Please read all instructions before installing and operating this product.

 Please keep all instructions for later reference.

 Please follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.

 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).

 Unplug the Powerline device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a dry cloth

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

 DO NOT operates this product near water.

 This product should never be placed near or over a radiator, or heat register.

 This product relies on the building’s electrical installation for short-circuit (over current)

protection.

 DO NOT allow anything to rest on the product interconnect plug. DO NOT locates this

product where people may walk on the cords.

 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.

 Only a qualified technician should service this product. Opening or removing covers

may result in exposure to dangerous voltage points or other risks.

 Unplug the product from the wall outlet and refer the product to qualified service

personnel for the following conditions:

 When the interconnect cords are damaged or frayed.

 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 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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