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... hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability, or fitness for updates. reserves the right to notify any particular purpose. The software and specifications are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of all rights reserved. No part of this manual are subject to change without the obligation to revise this QIG. Any software described in this publication and to the user manual on...
... hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability, or fitness for updates. reserves the right to notify any particular purpose. The software and specifications are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of all rights reserved. No part of this manual are subject to change without the obligation to revise this QIG. Any software described in this publication and to the user manual on...
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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 Fast 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 Fast 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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... 1.1 Product Features Easy plug-n-play setup and 128-bit AES security Max. powerline speed up to 500Mbps Backward compatible with 200Mbps powerline adapters Features energy saving mode to reduce power consumption Utilizes existing electrical wires to transmit network data Powerline transmission range up to 300 meters 1.2 Application High-definition (HD) and standard-definition (SD) video distribution Broadband Internet...
... 1.1 Product Features Easy plug-n-play setup and 128-bit AES security Max. powerline speed up to 500Mbps Backward compatible with 200Mbps powerline adapters Features energy saving mode to reduce power consumption Utilizes existing electrical wires to transmit network data Powerline transmission range up to 300 meters 1.2 Application High-definition (HD) and standard-definition (SD) video distribution Broadband Internet...
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1.3 Compatibility AV500 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 AV500 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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Chapter 2: Interfaces 2.1 LEDs LED Status Description Green LAN port connected LAN Blinking Off LAN activity (transferring data) LAN port not connected The green indicator turns on PWR Off Powered off 5 Off No other PLC device detected Green Powered on and the red indicator turns blinks slowly when the device is being transferred over the powerline link. The green indicator turns on and the red indicator turns blinks quickly to indicate data is PLC Green/Red detecting a powerline link.
Chapter 2: Interfaces 2.1 LEDs LED Status Description Green LAN port connected LAN Blinking Off LAN activity (transferring data) LAN port not connected The green indicator turns on PWR Off Powered off 5 Off No other PLC device detected Green Powered on and the red indicator turns blinks slowly when the device is being transferred over the powerline link. The green indicator turns on and the red indicator turns blinks quickly to indicate data is PLC Green/Red detecting a powerline link.
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Restores the powerline adapter to factory defaults (press the button for connecting to a router, a computer, or any network device via this Fast Ethernet port. 6 2.2 Button Interface Ethernet Port Group/Reset Description This is a Fast Ethernet port for 10~15 seconds). 2.3 Fast Ethernet Port You can connect the powerline adapter to a computer or other devices with a network port. Creates an encrypted powerline network group automatically (press the button for 5~8 seconds). Leaves an encrypted powerline network group (press the button for less than 3 seconds).
Restores the powerline adapter to factory defaults (press the button for connecting to a router, a computer, or any network device via this Fast Ethernet port. 6 2.2 Button Interface Ethernet Port Group/Reset Description This is a Fast Ethernet port for 10~15 seconds). 2.3 Fast Ethernet Port You can connect the powerline adapter to a computer or other devices with a network port. Creates an encrypted powerline network group automatically (press the button for 5~8 seconds). Leaves an encrypted powerline network group (press the button for less than 3 seconds).
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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. When the following EZmax Wizard appears, select your CD-ROM drive. Step 3 Then click "Setup Utility". 7 Step 2 Insert the CD into your model. If any other powerline utility is installed, uninstall it and reboot the computer.
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. When the following EZmax Wizard appears, select your CD-ROM drive. Step 3 Then click "Setup Utility". 7 Step 2 Insert the CD into your model. 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". The wizard will guide you through the setup process. 8 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".
Step 6 Then click "WinPcap_4_1_2". The wizard will guide you through the setup process. 8 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".
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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 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.
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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. When the following EZmax Wizard appears, select your CD-ROM drive. If any other powerline utility is installed, uninstall it and reboot the computer. Step 2 Insert the CD into your model. 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. When the following EZmax Wizard appears, select your CD-ROM drive. If any other powerline utility is installed, uninstall it and reboot the computer. Step 2 Insert the CD into your model. Step 3 Then click "Setup Utility". 14
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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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Step 9 After the installation is optional. 19 Note: You can manage all the connected powerline adapters with the utility software. However, installing the utility software is complete, click "Close". Click the icon to open the utility software. Step 10 An icon will appear on your desktop.
Step 9 After the installation is optional. 19 Note: You can manage all the connected powerline adapters with the utility software. However, installing the utility software is complete, click "Close". Click the icon to open the utility software. Step 10 An icon will appear on your desktop.
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... the utility software will perform an immediate scan of powerline adapters connected to the network. By default, this column is blank. By default, the utility automatically scans every few seconds. 20 Chapter 4: Using the Utility Software 4.1 Main Tab The "Main" tab provides a list of other remote powerline adapters. Set Name Enter Password Scan Select a device and click "Set Name" to set up a password for the device. The upper panel displays local powerline adapters...
... the utility software will perform an immediate scan of powerline adapters connected to the network. By default, this column is blank. By default, the utility automatically scans every few seconds. 20 Chapter 4: Using the Utility Software 4.1 Main Tab The "Main" tab provides a list of other remote powerline adapters. Set Name Enter Password Scan Select a device and click "Set Name" to set up a password for the device. The upper panel displays local powerline adapters...
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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. 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
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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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The Power LED will start to be established. 24 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 less than 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 at least 3 seconds. Step 3 Wait for the connection to blink.
The Power LED will start to be established. 24 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 less than 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 at least 3 seconds. Step 3 Wait for the connection to blink.
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... 10 seconds. The Power LED will start to be disconnected with adapter A & C. Step 5 Wait for less than 3 seconds. Step 4 Within 120 seconds after the Power LED starts blinking on adapter D, press the "Group" button on adapter B for at least 3 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 the connection to be established...
... 10 seconds. The Power LED will start to be disconnected with adapter A & C. Step 5 Wait for less than 3 seconds. Step 4 Within 120 seconds after the Power LED starts blinking on adapter D, press the "Group" button on adapter B for at least 3 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 the connection to be established...
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Using a power strip or surge protector may degrade network performance or completely block network signals. This powerline adapter should not be used in again. Use a pin to hold the reset button down for 2 seconds on GFI protected electric outlets, as some outlets will reset and attempt to connect. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting If your powerline adapters may not be able to establish a connection across different circuit breaker boxes by unplugging it from the electric outlet for 10...
Using a power strip or surge protector may degrade network performance or completely block network signals. This powerline adapter should not be used in again. Use a pin to hold the reset button down for 2 seconds on GFI protected electric outlets, as some outlets will reset and attempt to connect. Chapter 6: Troubleshooting If your powerline adapters may not be able to establish a connection across different circuit breaker boxes by unplugging it from the electric outlet for 10...
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...equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there is designed with PCMCIA slot on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in other antenna or transmitter. Increase the separation ...may cause undesired operation. The ETSI version of this device must not be allowed at all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of those who install and use it. EU Countries Not Intended for help. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the side...
...equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. However, there is designed with PCMCIA slot on a circuit different from that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in other antenna or transmitter. Increase the separation ...may cause undesired operation. The ETSI version of this device must not be allowed at all the requirements of DIRECTIVE 1999/5/EC OF THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND THE COUNCIL of those who install and use it. EU Countries Not Intended for help. Connect the equipment into an outlet on the side...