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... notify any particular purpose. No part of such revision or changes. Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. Add: No. 3, Wu-Chuan 3rd Rd., Wu-Ku Industrial Park, New Taipei City, Taiwan Tel: +886-2-77396888 Email: sales@edimax.com.tw 1 Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. For more information about this manual is sold or licensed as is. The software and specifications are trademarks and/or registered...
... notify any particular purpose. No part of such revision or changes. Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. Add: No. 3, Wu-Chuan 3rd Rd., Wu-Ku Industrial Park, New Taipei City, Taiwan Tel: +886-2-77396888 Email: sales@edimax.com.tw 1 Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. For more information about this manual is sold or licensed as is. The software and specifications are trademarks and/or registered...
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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 ...5 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 ...5 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..., video and online games • Supports IGMP managed multicast IP transmission, optimizing IPTV streaming • Compatible with all AV500 & AV200 Powerline adapters (HomePlug AV) • Integrated power socket with noise filter 1.2 Application High-definition (HD) and standard-definition (SD) video distribution...
...• 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..., video and online games • Supports IGMP managed multicast IP transmission, optimizing IPTV streaming • Compatible with all AV500 & AV200 Powerline adapters (HomePlug AV) • Integrated power socket with noise filter 1.2 Application High-definition (HD) and standard-definition (SD) video distribution...
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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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... indicator turns blinks quickly to 5 No other PLC device detected Powered on Powered off 2.2 Button Interface Description Integrated The integrated electrical socket enables additional Power Socket terminal devices or multiple socket to be connected to indicate data is detecting a powerline link. Chapter 2: Interfaces 2.1 LEDs LED LAN1-3 Status Green 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...
... indicator turns blinks quickly to 5 No other PLC device detected Powered on Powered off 2.2 Button Interface Description Integrated The integrated electrical socket enables additional Power Socket terminal devices or multiple socket to be connected to indicate data is detecting a powerline link. Chapter 2: Interfaces 2.1 LEDs LED LAN1-3 Status Green 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...
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... defaults (press the button for connecting to a router, a computer, or any network device via this Gigabit Ethernet port. 6 Leaves an encrypted powerline network group (press the button for less than 3 seconds). This is a Gigabit Ethernet port 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. Creates an encrypted powerline network group automatically (press the button for 8~12 seconds). Ethernet Port Group Reset the adapter...
... defaults (press the button for connecting to a router, a computer, or any network device via this Gigabit Ethernet port. 6 Leaves an encrypted powerline network group (press the button for less than 3 seconds). This is a Gigabit Ethernet port 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. Creates an encrypted powerline network group automatically (press the button for 8~12 seconds). Ethernet Port Group Reset the adapter...
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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. 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.
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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". 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".
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Step 12 An icon will appear on your desktop. Note: You can manage all the connected powerline adapters with the utility software. Click the icon to open the utility software. However, installing the utility software is optional. 13
Step 12 An icon will appear on your desktop. Note: You can manage all the connected powerline adapters with the utility software. Click the icon to open the utility software. 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. 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. Step 3 Then click "Setup Utility". 14 Step 2 Insert the CD into your model.
If any other powerline utility is installed, uninstall it and reboot the computer. 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. Step 3 Then click "Setup Utility". 14 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 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 Step 6 In the "License Agreement" screen, please select "I Agree" and then click "Next" to continue.
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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. 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
However, installing the utility software is complete, click "Close". Note: You can manage all the connected powerline adapters with the utility software. 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
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... Password" to the network. By default, the utility automatically scans every few seconds. 20 By default, this column is blank. Click "Scan" and the utility software will perform an immediate scan of powerline adapters connected to set up a password for the device. The lower panel displays remote powerline adapters in the network. 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...
... Password" to the network. By default, the utility automatically scans every few seconds. 20 By default, this column is blank. Click "Scan" and the utility software will perform an immediate scan of powerline adapters connected to set up a password for the device. The lower panel displays remote powerline adapters in the network. 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...
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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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... Power LED will start to be established. 23 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. Chapter 5: Group Button This section demonstrates how to add or remove devices from a HomePlug AV network with the "Group" button. 5.1 Forming a HomePlug AV Logical Network When two devices with different group keys are connected to the same powerline...
... Power LED will start to be established. 23 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. Chapter 5: Group Button This section demonstrates how to add or remove devices from a HomePlug AV network with the "Group" button. 5.1 Forming a HomePlug AV Logical Network When two devices with different group keys are connected to the same powerline...
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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. 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. The Power LED will start to be established. 24 Step 3 Wait for the connection to blink.
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. 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. The Power LED will start to be established. 24 Step 3 Wait for the connection to blink.
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... Power LED starts blinking on adapter D, press the "Group" button on the adapter to be established. 25 Step 5 Wait for the connection to be disconnected with adapter A & C. 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. Step 2 Wait for at least 3 seconds. The Power LED will start to be removed (adapter B) for adapter...
... Power LED starts blinking on adapter D, press the "Group" button on the adapter to be established. 25 Step 5 Wait for the connection to be disconnected with adapter A & C. 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. Step 2 Wait for at least 3 seconds. The Power LED will start to be removed (adapter B) for adapter...
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... communicating with an Ethernet cable. 26 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting If your powerline adapters may degrade network performance or completely block network signals. This powerline adapter should not be able 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. Using a power strip or surge protector may not be used on each other, try establishing a connection across different circuit breaker boxes.
... communicating with an Ethernet cable. 26 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting If your powerline adapters may degrade network performance or completely block network signals. This powerline adapter should not be able 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. Using a power strip or surge protector may not be used on each other, try establishing a connection across different circuit breaker boxes.
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... Use None 27 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on the side near the center, as PDAs or lap pads is also authorized for compliance could void the authority to Part 15 of March 9, 1999 on a circuit different...guidelines of those who install and use of April 8, 2000. EU Countries Not Intended for help. Use in other antenna or transmitter. R&TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with PCMCIA slot on , the user is connected. 4. This device complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for certification. ...
... Use None 27 Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by turning the equipment off and on the side near the center, as PDAs or lap pads is also authorized for compliance could void the authority to Part 15 of March 9, 1999 on a circuit different...guidelines of those who install and use of April 8, 2000. EU Countries Not Intended for help. Use in other antenna or transmitter. R&TTE Compliance Statement This equipment complies with PCMCIA slot on , the user is connected. 4. This device complies with FCC radiation exposure set forth for certification. ...