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www.edimax.com HP-5101AC 500Mbps Nano PowerLine Adapter with Integrated Power Socket Transmit Network Data via Existing Electrical Wires The Edimax HP-5101AC can still plug another electrical device into the HP-5101AC and have an existing Ethernet cable infrastructure, the HP-5101AC enables you can transfer high-definition video and digital audio quickly and easily. So even when the HP-5101AC is being used. 500Mbps HomePlug AV Standard & IGMP Support The Edimax HP-5101AC not only complies...
www.edimax.com HP-5101AC 500Mbps Nano PowerLine Adapter with Integrated Power Socket Transmit Network Data via Existing Electrical Wires The Edimax HP-5101AC can still plug another electrical device into the HP-5101AC and have an existing Ethernet cable infrastructure, the HP-5101AC enables you can transfer high-definition video and digital audio quickly and easily. So even when the HP-5101AC is being used. 500Mbps HomePlug AV Standard & IGMP Support The Edimax HP-5101AC not only complies...
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... MLD snooping Supports VLAN pass-through Integrated Quality of Service (QoS) Coexistence with HomePlug 1.0 devices Utility software Operating Range Up to 300 meters Temperature & Humidity 0-40 degrees Celsius 10-90% (non-condensing) Certifications CE NETWORK SETUP DIAGRAM • Plug an HP-5101AC to a power outlet and connect it to a broadband router. • Plug another HP-5101AC to a power outlet and connect it only occupies a single power socket. Maximum performance, actual data rates, and coverage...
... MLD snooping Supports VLAN pass-through Integrated Quality of Service (QoS) Coexistence with HomePlug 1.0 devices Utility software Operating Range Up to 300 meters Temperature & Humidity 0-40 degrees Celsius 10-90% (non-condensing) Certifications CE NETWORK SETUP DIAGRAM • Plug an HP-5101AC to a power outlet and connect it to a broadband router. • Plug another HP-5101AC to a power outlet and connect it only occupies a single power socket. Maximum performance, actual data rates, and coverage...
Quick Install Guide
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... start using this guide to claim the missing item(s): HP‐5101AC z Powerline adapter x 1 z Quick installation guide x 1 z CD with setup wizard, user manual & multi‐language QIG x 1 z Ethernet cable x 1 HP‐5101ACK z Powerline adapter x 2 z Quick installation guide x 1 z CD with Integrated Power Socket. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Thanks for complex configuration or additional cabling. Please follow the steps in this product, please check if anything is missing from the packaging, and contact your dealer to set...
... start using this guide to claim the missing item(s): HP‐5101AC z Powerline adapter x 1 z Quick installation guide x 1 z CD with setup wizard, user manual & multi‐language QIG x 1 z Ethernet cable x 1 HP‐5101ACK z Powerline adapter x 2 z Quick installation guide x 1 z CD with Integrated Power Socket. PRODUCT INTRODUCTION Thanks for complex configuration or additional cabling. Please follow the steps in this product, please check if anything is missing from the packaging, and contact your dealer to set...
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... the Ethernet cable is disconnected. Off No other PLC device detected Green Powered on and the yellow indicator blinks quickly to indicate data is Green/Yellow detecting a powerline link. The green indicator turns on Off Powered off Note: The device will enter standby mode, and all LEDs will flash once every 15 seconds. 2 About Your Product LED LAN PLC PWR Status Description Green LAN port connected Blinking LAN...
... the Ethernet cable is disconnected. Off No other PLC device detected Green Powered on and the yellow indicator blinks quickly to indicate data is Green/Yellow detecting a powerline link. The green indicator turns on Off Powered off Note: The device will enter standby mode, and all LEDs will flash once every 15 seconds. 2 About Your Product LED LAN PLC PWR Status Description Green LAN port connected Blinking LAN...
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... powerline adapters can be used on the same household electric wiring as shown below. Never plug it into a power socket. Always plug the powerline adapter directly into a multiple socket or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 2. The power socket of the adapter, and plug the powerline directly into a power socket, as 14Mbps & 85Mbps powerline adapters (Edimax HP‐85XX series) without interfering, but are not able to improve the data transmission in the network...
... powerline adapters can be used on the same household electric wiring as shown below. Never plug it into a power socket. Always plug the powerline adapter directly into a multiple socket or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 2. The power socket of the adapter, and plug the powerline directly into a power socket, as 14Mbps & 85Mbps powerline adapters (Edimax HP‐85XX series) without interfering, but are not able to improve the data transmission in the network...
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Connect another powerline adapter to your computer, and then plug it into a power socket. 2. Connect a powerline adapter to your router via Ethernet cable, and then plug it into the powerline network. 3. The computer and the router will be connected to add the device into a power socket. Note: You can also connect the adapter to a printer, set top box, gaming console, TV or other device with a network port, to the powerline network automatically. 5 Creating a Powerline Network 1. Make sure that the PLC and LAN LEDs light up on both PLC adapters. 4.
Connect another powerline adapter to your computer, and then plug it into a power socket. 2. Connect a powerline adapter to your router via Ethernet cable, and then plug it into the powerline network. 3. The computer and the router will be connected to add the device into a power socket. Note: You can also connect the adapter to a printer, set top box, gaming console, TV or other device with a network port, to the powerline network automatically. 5 Creating a Powerline Network 1. Make sure that the PLC and LAN LEDs light up on both PLC adapters. 4.
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The adapters will automatically generate a random password to user manual. 6 Creating an Encrypted Powerline Network with Two Adapters Once both adapters have been successfully connected, press the "Group/Reset" button of each adapter for more details please refer to encrypt the powerline network. For more details. z If the powerline adapter in your network does not feature a "Group/Reset" or an "Encrypt" button, you can use the utility software included in the CD as an...
The adapters will automatically generate a random password to user manual. 6 Creating an Encrypted Powerline Network with Two Adapters Once both adapters have been successfully connected, press the "Group/Reset" button of each adapter for more details please refer to encrypt the powerline network. For more details. z If the powerline adapter in your network does not feature a "Group/Reset" or an "Encrypt" button, you can use the utility software included in the CD as an...
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... no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to make changes from those shown in this publication may appear slightly different from time to the user manual on the CD‐ROM. Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. Please visit our website www.edimax.com for any warranties, merchantability, or fitness for updates. No part of this manual is sold or...
... no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to make changes from those shown in this publication may appear slightly different from time to the user manual on the CD‐ROM. Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. Please visit our website www.edimax.com for any warranties, merchantability, or fitness for updates. No part of this manual is sold or...
Manual
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...;Ku Industrial Park, New Taipei City, Taiwan Tel: +886‐2‐77396888 Email: sales@edimax.com.tw No part of such revision or changes. reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from those shown in this manual are subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability, or fitness for updates. all necessary servicing, repair, and any...
...;Ku Industrial Park, New Taipei City, Taiwan Tel: +886‐2‐77396888 Email: sales@edimax.com.tw No part of such revision or changes. reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from those shown in this manual are subject to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability, or fitness for updates. all necessary servicing, repair, and any...
Manual
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... 1.3 Compatibility...2 1.4 System Requirements ...2 Chapter 2: About the Product...3 2.1 LED Definitions ...3 2.2 Interface...4 Chapter 3: Getting Started...5 3.1 Hardware Installation ...5 3.2 Creating a Powerline Network...6 3.3 Creating an Encrypted Powerline Network with Two Adapters 7 Chapter 4: Utility Software Installation ...8 Chapter 5: Using the Utility Software ...14 5.1 Main Tab ...14 5.2 Privacy Tab ...17 5.3 Diagnostics Tab ...19 5.4 About Tab...20 Chapter 6: Powerline Network Management with Group Button 21 6.1 Forming a HomePlug AV Logical Network 21 6.2 Joining a Network...
... 1.3 Compatibility...2 1.4 System Requirements ...2 Chapter 2: About the Product...3 2.1 LED Definitions ...3 2.2 Interface...4 Chapter 3: Getting Started...5 3.1 Hardware Installation ...5 3.2 Creating a Powerline Network...6 3.3 Creating an Encrypted Powerline Network with Two Adapters 7 Chapter 4: Utility Software Installation ...8 Chapter 5: Using the Utility Software ...14 5.1 Main Tab ...14 5.2 Privacy Tab ...17 5.3 Diagnostics Tab ...19 5.4 About Tab...20 Chapter 6: Powerline Network Management with Group Button 21 6.1 Forming a HomePlug AV Logical Network 21 6.2 Joining a Network...
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... with noise filter z Powerline transmission range up to 500Mbps z Backward compatible with 200Mbps powerline adapters z Features energy saving mode to 300 meters 1.2 Application z High‐definition (HD) and standard‐definition (SD) video distribution z Broadband Internet sharing z Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications 1 powerline speed up to reduce power consumption z Integrated power socket with power socket just...
... with noise filter z Powerline transmission range up to 500Mbps z Backward compatible with 200Mbps powerline adapters z Features energy saving mode to 300 meters 1.2 Application z High‐definition (HD) and standard‐definition (SD) video distribution z Broadband Internet sharing z Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications 1 powerline speed up to reduce power consumption z Integrated power socket with power socket just...
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... series) powerline adapters are able to communicate directly with one another. 200Mbps and 500Mbps powerline adapters can be used on the same household electric wiring as 14Mbps & 85Mbps powerline adapters (Edimax HP‐85XX series) without interfering, but are not able to communicate directly with 14Mbps and 85Mbps powerline adapters. 1.4 System Requirements z Computer with Ethernet port running Windows XP/Vista/7, Linux, MAC OS X and any other operating system. z Utility software supports Windows XP...
... series) powerline adapters are able to communicate directly with one another. 200Mbps and 500Mbps powerline adapters can be used on the same household electric wiring as 14Mbps & 85Mbps powerline adapters (Edimax HP‐85XX series) without interfering, but are not able to communicate directly with 14Mbps and 85Mbps powerline adapters. 1.4 System Requirements z Computer with Ethernet port running Windows XP/Vista/7, Linux, MAC OS X and any other operating system. z Utility software supports Windows XP...
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If you need to use a multiple socket for additional network devices, then connect the multiple socket to improve the data transmission in the network. 5 Never plug it into a power socket, as shown below. The power socket of the adapter features a filter function which is able to the integrated power socket of the adapter, and plug the powerline directly into a multiple socket or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 2. Always plug the powerline adapter directly into a power socket. Chapter 3: Getting Started 3.1 Hardware Installation 1.
If you need to use a multiple socket for additional network devices, then connect the multiple socket to improve the data transmission in the network. 5 Never plug it into a power socket, as shown below. The power socket of the adapter features a filter function which is able to the integrated power socket of the adapter, and plug the powerline directly into a multiple socket or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 2. Always plug the powerline adapter directly into a power socket. Chapter 3: Getting Started 3.1 Hardware Installation 1.
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Note: You can also connect the adapter to a printer, set top box, gaming console, TV or other device with a network port, to your router via Ethernet cable, and then plug it into a power socket. The computer and the router will be connected to your computer, and then plug it into the powerline network. 3. Connect another powerline adapter to add the device into a power socket. 2. Connect a powerline adapter to the powerline network automatically. 6 Make sure that the PLC and LAN LEDs light up on both PLC adapters. 4. 3.2 Creating a Powerline Network 1.
Note: You can also connect the adapter to a printer, set top box, gaming console, TV or other device with a network port, to your router via Ethernet cable, and then plug it into a power socket. The computer and the router will be connected to your computer, and then plug it into the powerline network. 3. Connect another powerline adapter to add the device into a power socket. 2. Connect a powerline adapter to the powerline network automatically. 6 Make sure that the PLC and LAN LEDs light up on both PLC adapters. 4. 3.2 Creating a Powerline Network 1.
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The adapters will automatically generate a random password to Chapter 5 in your network does not feature a "Group/Reset" or an "Encrypt" button, you can use the utility software as an alternative. For more details please refer to encrypt the powerline network. Note: z To add additional adapters into the encrypted powerline network or to remove an adapter from the powerline network, please refer to the Chapter 6 in the manual z If the powerline adapter in...
The adapters will automatically generate a random password to Chapter 5 in your network does not feature a "Group/Reset" or an "Encrypt" button, you can use the utility software as an alternative. For more details please refer to encrypt the powerline network. Note: z To add additional adapters into the encrypted powerline network or to remove an adapter from the powerline network, please refer to the Chapter 6 in the manual z If the powerline adapter in...
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... an Ethernet adapter, the user can select the local device by clicking on your computer The upper panel displays local powerline adapters connected to the local device, the utility will indicate with a message "HOMEPLUG ADAPTERS NOT DETECTED'. 14 Once connected to the computer's network port. In situations where there are discovered, the status area above the button indicates that your computer) here. Chapter 5: Using the Utility Software...
... an Ethernet adapter, the user can select the local device by clicking on your computer The upper panel displays local powerline adapters connected to the local device, the utility will indicate with a message "HOMEPLUG ADAPTERS NOT DETECTED'. 14 Once connected to the computer's network port. In situations where there are discovered, the status area above the button indicates that your computer) here. Chapter 5: Using the Utility Software...
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... model firmware, or the device may be shown as below , please click "Browser" button to update and then click "OK" button. In order to manage the powerline adapters, you have to enter the password (DEK password) of the adapter. If you want to upgrade firmware of the adapter directly connected to your computer, please click "Upgrade firmware" button. If you want to change the name, please click "Rename" button...
... model firmware, or the device may be shown as below , please click "Browser" button to update and then click "OK" button. In order to manage the powerline adapters, you have to enter the password (DEK password) of the adapter. If you want to upgrade firmware of the adapter directly connected to your computer, please click "Upgrade firmware" button. If you want to change the name, please click "Rename" button...
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..." button. The adapter's MAC address will appear. By default, the utility automatically scans every few seconds. 16 Shows the current data rate of other powerline adapters. Click this button and the following dialog box will be shown here. Scan Click "Scan" and the utility software will be shown here. This button is used to add a remote powerline adapter which is not the existing network. Quality Rate (Mbps) MAC Address Rename Enter Password Add The...
..." button. The adapter's MAC address will appear. By default, the utility automatically scans every few seconds. 16 Shows the current data rate of other powerline adapters. Click this button and the following dialog box will be shown here. Scan Click "Scan" and the utility software will be shown here. This button is used to add a remote powerline adapter which is not the existing network. Quality Rate (Mbps) MAC Address Rename Enter Password Add The...
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... in the network. Once you want to change the network name of the powerline adapters shipped with the same network name "HomePlugAV". Use Default (Public Network) Set Local Device Only Set All Devices If you have changed the network name of all the powerline adapters can create a private network by changing the default network name. This button is used to create private network, please enter the new network name and then click "Set Local Device...
... in the network. Once you want to change the network name of the powerline adapters shipped with the same network name "HomePlugAV". Use Default (Public Network) Set Local Device Only Set All Devices If you have changed the network name of all the powerline adapters can create a private network by changing the default network name. This button is used to create private network, please enter the new network name and then click "Set Local Device...
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... a connection across different circuit breaker boxes. The units will filter out the powerline signal. • This powerline adapter should not be used in areas with an Ethernet cable. 24 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting If your powerline adapters have difficulty communicating with each other, try establishing a connection across different circuit breaker boxes by unplugging it from the electric outlet for 10 seconds and plugging it in again. • Hold the "Group/Reset" button down...
... a connection across different circuit breaker boxes. The units will filter out the powerline signal. • This powerline adapter should not be used in areas with an Ethernet cable. 24 Chapter 7: Troubleshooting If your powerline adapters have difficulty communicating with each other, try establishing a connection across different circuit breaker boxes by unplugging it from the electric outlet for 10 seconds and plugging it in again. • Hold the "Group/Reset" button down...
