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...-condensing) Certifications FCC, CE NETWORK SETUP DIAGRAM AND RELATED PRODUCTS • Plug an HP-5101 to a power outlet and connect it to a broadband router. • Plug another HP-5101 to a power outlet and connect it to a computer's Ethernet port to change without notice. www.edimax.com FEATURES & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS • Easy plug-n-play setup and 128 bit...
...-condensing) Certifications FCC, CE NETWORK SETUP DIAGRAM AND RELATED PRODUCTS • Plug an HP-5101 to a power outlet and connect it to a broadband router. • Plug another HP-5101 to a power outlet and connect it to a computer's Ethernet port to change without notice. www.edimax.com FEATURES & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS • Easy plug-n-play setup and 128 bit...
Quick Install Guide
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The green indicator turns on and the red indicator blinks quickly to indicate data is detecting a powerline link. No other PLC device detected Powered on Powered off Note: The device will enter standby mode, and all LEDs will flash once every 15 seconds. 2 About Your Product LED LAN Status Green Blinking ... port not connected The green indicator turns on and the red indicator blinks slowly when the device is being transferred over the powerline link. The Power LED will extinguish, after 5 seconds without any data transfer, including when the Ethernet cable is disconnected.
The green indicator turns on and the red indicator blinks quickly to indicate data is detecting a powerline link. No other PLC device detected Powered on Powered off Note: The device will enter standby mode, and all LEDs will flash once every 15 seconds. 2 About Your Product LED LAN Status Green Blinking ... port not connected The green indicator turns on and the red indicator blinks slowly when the device is being transferred over the powerline link. The Power LED will extinguish, after 5 seconds without any data transfer, including when the Ethernet cable is disconnected.
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... 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. 4 Never plug it into a power socket. Hardware Installation GETTING STARTED 1. Always plug the powerline adapter directly into a multiple socket...
... 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. 4 Never plug it into a power socket. Hardware Installation GETTING STARTED 1. Always plug the powerline adapter directly into a multiple socket...
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Connect another powerline adapter to add the device into a power socket. 2. 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. Make sure that the PLC and LAN LEDs light up on both PLC adapters. 4. The computer and the router will be connected to your computer, and then plug it into the powerline network. 3. Creating a Powerline Network 1. Connect a powerline adapter to the powerline network automatically. 5
Connect another powerline adapter to add the device into a power socket. 2. 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. Make sure that the PLC and LAN LEDs light up on both PLC adapters. 4. The computer and the router will be connected to your computer, and then plug it into the powerline network. 3. Creating a Powerline Network 1. Connect a powerline adapter to the powerline network automatically. 5
Manual
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Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Product Features z Easy plug‐n‐play setup and 128‐bit AES security z Max. powerline speed up to 500Mbps z Backward compatible with 200Mbps powerline adapters z Features energy saving mode to reduce power consumption z Powerline transmission range up 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
Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Product Features z Easy plug‐n‐play setup and 128‐bit AES security z Max. powerline speed up to 500Mbps z Backward compatible with 200Mbps powerline adapters z Features energy saving mode to reduce power consumption z Powerline transmission range up 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
Manual
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... will extinguish, after 5 seconds without any data transfer, including when the Ethernet cable is disconnected. No other PLC device detected Powered on and the red indicator blinks quickly to indicate data is detecting a powerline link. 2.1 LED Definitions Chapter 2: About the Product LED Status Green Blinking LAN ...
... will extinguish, after 5 seconds without any data transfer, including when the Ethernet cable is disconnected. No other PLC device detected Powered on and the red indicator blinks quickly to indicate data is detecting a powerline link. 2.1 LED Definitions Chapter 2: About the Product LED Status Green Blinking LAN ...
Manual
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Chapter 3: Getting Started 3.1 Hardware Installation Always plug the powerline adapter directly into a multiple socket or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 5 Never plug it into a power socket.
Chapter 3: Getting Started 3.1 Hardware Installation Always plug the powerline adapter directly into a multiple socket or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). 5 Never plug it into a power socket.
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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 computer, and then plug it into a power socket. 2. The computer and the router will be connected to your router via Ethernet cable, and then plug it into the powerline network. 3. Connect a powerline adapter to add the device into a power socket. Connect another 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 computer, and then plug it into a power socket. 2. The computer and the router will be connected to your router via Ethernet cable, and then plug it into the powerline network. 3. Connect a powerline adapter to add the device into a power socket. Connect another 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.
Manual
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... Panel ‐ Local Device(s) on your circuit, but not directly connected to which device. The status area above the connect button will automatically scan the power line periodically for any other powerline devices. Chapter 5: Using the Utility Software 5.1 Main Tab The "Main" tab provides a list of local or remote powerline adapters...
... Panel ‐ Local Device(s) on your circuit, but not directly connected to which device. The status area above the connect button will automatically scan the power line periodically for any other powerline devices. Chapter 5: Using the Utility Software 5.1 Main Tab The "Main" tab provides a list of local or remote powerline adapters...
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... want them to form a logical network, follow the following procedures: Step 1 Press and hold the "Group/Reset" button on adapter B for less than 3 seconds. The Power LED will start to be established. 21 Step 3 Wait for less than 3 seconds. Step 2 Within 120 seconds after the...
... want them to form a logical network, follow the following procedures: Step 1 Press and hold the "Group/Reset" button on adapter B for less than 3 seconds. The Power LED will start to be established. 21 Step 3 Wait for less than 3 seconds. Step 2 Within 120 seconds after the...
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The Power LED will start to be established. 22 Step 2 Within 120 seconds after the Power LED starts blinking on adapter A or B, press the "Group/Reset" button on an adapter in the existing network (adapter A or B) for less than 3 seconds. Step 3 Wait for the connection to blink. 6.2 Joining a Network If you want to add a new powerline adapter to an existing network, follow the following procedures: Step 1 Press the "Group/Reset" button on the new adapter (adapter C) for at least 3 seconds.
The Power LED will start to be established. 22 Step 2 Within 120 seconds after the Power LED starts blinking on adapter A or B, press the "Group/Reset" button on an adapter in the existing network (adapter A or B) for less than 3 seconds. Step 3 Wait for the connection to blink. 6.2 Joining a Network If you want to add a new powerline adapter to an existing network, follow the following procedures: Step 1 Press the "Group/Reset" button on the new adapter (adapter C) for at least 3 seconds.
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Step 5 Wait for at least 3 seconds. Step 4 Within 120 seconds after the Power LED starts blinking on adapter D, press the "Group/Reset" button on adapter B for the connection to be established. 23 Step 3 Press the "Group/Reset" button ... want to remove a powerline adapter from an existing network and add it to another network (adapter D) for 5~8 seconds. Step 2 Wait for adapter B to blink. The Power LED will start to be disconnected with adapter A & C.
Step 5 Wait for at least 3 seconds. Step 4 Within 120 seconds after the Power LED starts blinking on adapter D, press the "Group/Reset" button on adapter B for the connection to be established. 23 Step 3 Press the "Group/Reset" button ... want to remove a powerline adapter from an existing network and add it to another network (adapter D) for 5~8 seconds. Step 2 Wait for adapter B to blink. The Power LED will start to be disconnected with adapter A & C.