Zinwell ZPL-210, ZPL-220, ZPL-254, ZPL-210D, ZPL-220D User Manual
ZPL-210/ZPL-220
Powerline
User Manual
Ethernet
Bridge
200 Mbps
28.5 mm Thickness
Lowest Power
Best Performance
ZPL-210/ ZPL-220
Powerline Ethernet Bridge
V. 1.0.0
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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
Note on installing PLC Device Utility software............................................................. 7
PRODUCT OUTLOOK ....................................................................................................................... 8
PRODUCT OVERVIEW .................................................................................................................... 10
Sleep Mode ........................................................................................................................ 10
PRODUCT INSTALLATION ............................................................................................................... 11
Setting logical network group........................................................................................ 11
Remove a device from a logical network Group........................................................ 12
Setting different network Group.................................................................................... 12
Application 1 – local Powerline network among PCs ............................................... 12
Application 2 – PC to xDSL router connection........................................................... 14
Application 3 – Wireless Access Point range extensions ....................................... 16
Special Care for business installation ......................................................................... 17
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................ 18
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)...................................................................................... 19
TROUBLE SHOOTING ..................................................................................................................... 22
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ORDERING INFORMATION
The ZPL-210/ ZPL-220 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 difference between ZPL-210 and ZPL-220 is ZPL-220 has the 8-type power socket in
the above of the casing. Just plug the extension power cord into ZPL-220 socket that allows
your wiring arrangement clean.
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-210/ 220
ZPL-210D/ 220D
Description
Powerline to Ethernet Bridge,
single device package
Powerline to Ethernet Bridge,
dual device package
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INCLUDED ITEMS
ZPL-210D/ ZPL-220D
DEVICE
Two ZPL-210/ ZPL-220
ETHERNET
CABLE
ZPL-210/ ZPL-220
Single ZPL-210/ ZPL-220
POWER
EXTENSION
CORD
CD
Two cable
Two power extension cords
CD X 1
including
1. utility Software
2. Software user guide
One cable
One power extension cord
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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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.
Note on installing PLC Device Utility software
PLC Device Utility Software can be used for setting For installing the PLC Device Utility
Software on your PC, make sure your PC meets these requirements:
1. Your PC’s operating system should be one of the Microsoft Windows* 98SE, ME,
2000, XP, Vista.
2. Pentium® III 450 MHz processor, equivalent or higher
3. At least 256MB RAM
4. At least one free Ethernet port for this Powerline device.
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