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... Chapter 1: Introduction ...3 1.1 Product Features...3 1.2 Application ...3 1.3 Compatibility...4 1.4 System Requirements ...4 Chapter 2: Interfaces ...5 2.1 LEDs...5 2.2 Button ...6 2.3 Gigabit Ethernet Port ...6 Chapter 3:Utility Software Installation ...7 3.1 Win 8 ...7 3.2 Win XP/Vista / 7 ...14 Chapter 4: Using the Utility Software ...20 4.1 Main Tab ...20 4.2 Diagnostics Tab ...21 4.3 About Tab...22 Chapter 5: Group Button ...23 5.1 Forming a HomePlug AV Logical Network 23 5.2 Joining a Network ...24 5.3 Leaving a Network & Joining another Network 25 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ...26 2
... Chapter 1: Introduction ...3 1.1 Product Features...3 1.2 Application ...3 1.3 Compatibility...4 1.4 System Requirements ...4 Chapter 2: Interfaces ...5 2.1 LEDs...5 2.2 Button ...6 2.3 Gigabit Ethernet Port ...6 Chapter 3:Utility Software Installation ...7 3.1 Win 8 ...7 3.2 Win XP/Vista / 7 ...14 Chapter 4: Using the Utility Software ...20 4.1 Main Tab ...20 4.2 Diagnostics Tab ...21 4.3 About Tab...22 Chapter 5: Group Button ...23 5.1 Forming a HomePlug AV Logical Network 23 5.2 Joining a Network ...24 5.3 Leaving a Network & Joining another Network 25 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting ...26 2
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... • High-speed data transfer rate of up to 600Mbps, ideal for bandwidth-intensive HD video or 3D video streaming and online gaming • Features energy saving mode to reduce power consumption • Up to 300-meter range over a home's electrical circuit for better ...applications such as voice, video and online games • Supports IGMP managed multicast IP transmission, optimizing IPTV streaming • Compatible with all AV500 & AV200 Powerline adapters (HomePlug AV) 1.2 Application High-definition (HD) and standard-definition (SD) video distribution Broadband ...
... • High-speed data transfer rate of up to 600Mbps, ideal for bandwidth-intensive HD video or 3D video streaming and online gaming • Features energy saving mode to reduce power consumption • Up to 300-meter range over a home's electrical circuit for better ...applications such as voice, video and online games • Supports IGMP managed multicast IP transmission, optimizing IPTV streaming • Compatible with all AV500 & AV200 Powerline adapters (HomePlug AV) 1.2 Application High-definition (HD) and standard-definition (SD) video distribution Broadband ...
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1.3 Compatibility AV600 powerline devices (HomePlug AV standard) are incompatible and cannot be used with 14Mbps and 85Mbps powerline devices (HomePlug 1.0 and 1.1 standards). 1.4 System Requirements Operating System CPU RAM Free Disk Space Network Interface Utility supports Windows XP/Vista/7/8 Intel Pentium III 1.0GHz (or above) 256MB (or above) 100MB (or above) Ethernet port (100Mbps or above) and an Ethernet cable 4
1.3 Compatibility AV600 powerline devices (HomePlug AV standard) are incompatible and cannot be used with 14Mbps and 85Mbps powerline devices (HomePlug 1.0 and 1.1 standards). 1.4 System Requirements Operating System CPU RAM Free Disk Space Network Interface Utility supports Windows XP/Vista/7/8 Intel Pentium III 1.0GHz (or above) 256MB (or above) 100MB (or above) Ethernet port (100Mbps or above) and an Ethernet cable 4
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No other PLC device detected Powered on and the green indicator turns blinks quickly to indicate data is detecting a powerline link. Chapter 2: Interfaces 2.1 LEDs LED Status Green LAN Blinking Off Green PLC Off Green PWR Off Description LAN port connected LAN activity (transferring data) LAN port not connected The green indicator turns on and the green indicator turns blinks slowly when the device is being transferred over the powerline link. The green indicator turns on Powered off 5
No other PLC device detected Powered on and the green indicator turns blinks quickly to indicate data is detecting a powerline link. Chapter 2: Interfaces 2.1 LEDs LED Status Green LAN Blinking Off Green PLC Off Green PWR Off Description LAN port connected LAN activity (transferring data) LAN port not connected The green indicator turns on and the green indicator turns blinks slowly when the device is being transferred over the powerline link. The green indicator turns on Powered off 5
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Restores the powerline adapter to factory defaults (press the button for less than 3 seconds). Creates an encrypted powerline network group automatically (press the button for 8~12 seconds). 2.3 Gigabit Ethernet Port You can connect the powerline adapter to a computer or other devices with a network port. 2.2 Button Interface Ethernet Port Group Reset Description This is a Gigabit Ethernet port for 8~12 seconds). Leaves an encrypted powerline network group (press the button for connecting to a router, a computer, or any network device via this Gigabit Ethernet port. 6
Restores the powerline adapter to factory defaults (press the button for less than 3 seconds). Creates an encrypted powerline network group automatically (press the button for 8~12 seconds). 2.3 Gigabit Ethernet Port You can connect the powerline adapter to a computer or other devices with a network port. 2.2 Button Interface Ethernet Port Group Reset Description This is a Gigabit Ethernet port for 8~12 seconds). Leaves an encrypted powerline network group (press the button for connecting to a router, a computer, or any network device via this Gigabit Ethernet port. 6
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When the following EZmax Wizard appears, select your CD-ROM drive. Chapter 3:Utility Software Installation 3.1 Win 8 Step 1 Before installing the utility software, make sure that no other utility software is installed on your computer. Step 2 Insert the CD into your model. Step 3 Then click "Setup Utility". 7 If any other powerline utility is installed, uninstall it and reboot the computer.
When the following EZmax Wizard appears, select your CD-ROM drive. Chapter 3:Utility Software Installation 3.1 Win 8 Step 1 Before installing the utility software, make sure that no other utility software is installed on your computer. Step 2 Insert the CD into your model. Step 3 Then click "Setup Utility". 7 If any other powerline utility is installed, uninstall it and reboot the computer.
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Step 6 Then click "WinPcap_4_1_2". Step 5 Click Compatibility tab and check "Run this program in compatibility mode for:", then select Windows 7, then click "Apply". Step 4 Click right button on WinPCap4.1.2 then click "Properties". The wizard will guide you through the setup process. 8
Step 6 Then click "WinPcap_4_1_2". Step 5 Click Compatibility tab and check "Run this program in compatibility mode for:", then select Windows 7, then click "Apply". Step 4 Click right button on WinPCap4.1.2 then click "Properties". The wizard will guide you through the setup process. 8
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Note: You can manage all the connected powerline adapters with the utility software. Click the icon to open the utility software. Step 12 An icon will appear on your desktop. However, installing the utility software is optional. 13
Note: You can manage all the connected powerline adapters with the utility software. Click the icon to open the utility software. Step 12 An icon will appear on your desktop. However, installing the utility software is optional. 13
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If any other powerline utility is installed, uninstall it and reboot the computer. When the following EZmax Wizard appears, select your CD-ROM drive. Step 3 Then click "Setup Utility". 14 3.2 Win XP/Vista / 7 Step 1 Before installing the utility software, make sure that no other utility software is installed on your computer. Step 2 Insert the CD into your model.
If any other powerline utility is installed, uninstall it and reboot the computer. When the following EZmax Wizard appears, select your CD-ROM drive. Step 3 Then click "Setup Utility". 14 3.2 Win XP/Vista / 7 Step 1 Before installing the utility software, make sure that no other utility software is installed on your computer. Step 2 Insert the CD into your model.
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The wizard will guide you have not installed WinPcap version 4.1.2 (or higher) on your computer before. Step 4 If you through the setup process. 15
The wizard will guide you have not installed WinPcap version 4.1.2 (or higher) on your computer before. Step 4 If you through the setup process. 15
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Step 6 In the "License Agreement" screen, please select "I Agree" and then click "Next" to continue. Step 5 When the "Edimax PowerLine Utility" setup wizard appears, click "Next" to continue. 17
Step 6 In the "License Agreement" screen, please select "I Agree" and then click "Next" to continue. Step 5 When the "Edimax PowerLine Utility" setup wizard appears, click "Next" to continue. 17
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However, installing the utility software is complete, click "Close". Note: You can manage all the connected powerline adapters with the utility software. Step 9 After the installation is optional. 19 Click the icon to open the utility software. Step 10 An icon will appear on your desktop.
However, installing the utility software is complete, click "Close". Note: You can manage all the connected powerline adapters with the utility software. Step 9 After the installation is optional. 19 Click the icon to open the utility software. Step 10 An icon will appear on your desktop.
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... powerline adapters in the network. Set Name Enter Password Scan Select a device and click "Set Name" to set up a password for the device. By default, the utility automatically scans every few seconds. 20 The upper panel displays local powerline adapters. Click "Scan" and the utility software will perform an immediate scan of powerline adapters connected to the network. Chapter 4: Using the Utility Software 4.1 Main Tab The "Main" tab provides a list of other remote powerline adapters...
... powerline adapters in the network. Set Name Enter Password Scan Select a device and click "Set Name" to set up a password for the device. By default, the utility automatically scans every few seconds. 20 The upper panel displays local powerline adapters. Click "Scan" and the utility software will perform an immediate scan of powerline adapters connected to the network. Chapter 4: Using the Utility Software 4.1 Main Tab The "Main" tab provides a list of other remote powerline adapters...
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The upper panel displays technical data concerning the software and hardware on the host computer and the lower panel displays the history of all remote devices. 21 4.2 Diagnostics Tab The "Diagnostics" tab displays the system information and history of all remote devices.
The upper panel displays technical data concerning the software and hardware on the host computer and the lower panel displays the history of all remote devices. 21 4.2 Diagnostics Tab The "Diagnostics" tab displays the system information and history of all remote devices.
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... two devices with different group keys are connected to the same powerline and you want them to form a logical network, follow the following procedures: Step 1 Press and hold the "Group" button on adapter B for less than 3 seconds. Step 2 Within 120 seconds after the Power LED starts blinking on adapter A, press the "Group" button on adapter A for less than 3 seconds. The Power LED will start to be...
... two devices with different group keys are connected to the same powerline and you want them to form a logical network, follow the following procedures: Step 1 Press and hold the "Group" button on adapter B for less than 3 seconds. Step 2 Within 120 seconds after the Power LED starts blinking on adapter A, press the "Group" button on adapter A for less than 3 seconds. The Power LED will start to be...
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Step 3 Wait for less than 3 seconds. 5.2 Joining a Network If you want to add a new powerline device to an existing network, follow the following procedures: Step 1 Press the "Group" button on the new adapter (adapter C) for at least 3 seconds. Step 2 Within 120 seconds after the Power LED starts blinking on adapter A or B, press the "Group" button on an adapter in the existing network (adapter A or B) for the connection to blink. The Power LED will start to be established. 24
Step 3 Wait for less than 3 seconds. 5.2 Joining a Network If you want to add a new powerline device to an existing network, follow the following procedures: Step 1 Press the "Group" button on the new adapter (adapter C) for at least 3 seconds. Step 2 Within 120 seconds after the Power LED starts blinking on adapter A or B, press the "Group" button on an adapter in the existing network (adapter A or B) for the connection to blink. The Power LED will start to be established. 24
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... seconds after the Power LED starts blinking on adapter D, press the "Group" button on adapter B for at least 10 seconds. 5.3 Leaving a Network & Joining another Network If you want to remove a powerline device from an existing network and add it to another network (adapter D) for less than 3 seconds. The Power LED will start to be disconnected with adapter A & C. Step 2 Wait for adapter B to be removed (adapter B) for the connection to blink. Step 3 Press...
... seconds after the Power LED starts blinking on adapter D, press the "Group" button on adapter B for at least 10 seconds. 5.3 Leaving a Network & Joining another Network If you want to remove a powerline device from an existing network and add it to another network (adapter D) for less than 3 seconds. The Power LED will start to be disconnected with adapter A & C. Step 2 Wait for adapter B to be removed (adapter B) for the connection to blink. Step 3 Press...
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Using a power strip or surge protector may not be able to establish a connection across different circuit breaker boxes by unplugging it in areas with excessive heat. Certain florescent or incandescent lights are trying to establish a connection using factory default settings. Try plugging the powerline adapter into an adjacent electric outlet. Powerline adapters work better when plugged directly into an electric outlet. In such cases, try the following procedures: Try power cycling...
Using a power strip or surge protector may not be able to establish a connection across different circuit breaker boxes by unplugging it in areas with excessive heat. Certain florescent or incandescent lights are trying to establish a connection using factory default settings. Try plugging the powerline adapter into an adjacent electric outlet. Powerline adapters work better when plugged directly into an electric outlet. In such cases, try the following procedures: Try power cycling...
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... equipment and the mutual recognition of this device is connected. 4. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is not authorized. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with Part 15 of March 9, 1999 on the side near...
... equipment and the mutual recognition of this device is connected. 4. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is not authorized. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with Part 15 of March 9, 1999 on the side near...
