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... Industrial Park, New Taipei City, Taiwan Tel: +886-2-77396888 Email: sales@edimax.com.tw 1 No part of such revision or changes. All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are subject to change without the obligation to time in the software. Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. all necessary servicing, repair, and any warranties, merchantability, or fitness for updates. Any software described in this manual is sold...
... Industrial Park, New Taipei City, Taiwan Tel: +886-2-77396888 Email: sales@edimax.com.tw 1 No part of such revision or changes. All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are subject to change without the obligation to time in the software. Edimax Technology Co., Ltd. all necessary servicing, repair, and any warranties, merchantability, or fitness for updates. Any software described in this manual is sold...
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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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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 and the green indicator turns blinks quickly to 5 The green indicator turns on and the green indicator turns blinks slowly when the device is being transferred over the powerline link. No other PLC device detected Powered on Powered off 2.2 Button Interface...
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 and the green indicator turns blinks quickly to 5 The green indicator turns on and the green indicator turns blinks slowly when the device is being transferred over the powerline link. No other PLC device detected Powered on Powered off 2.2 Button Interface...
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... powerline network group automatically (press the button for 8~12 seconds). Restores the powerline adapter to factory defaults (press the button for connecting to a router, a computer, or any network device via this Gigabit Ethernet port. 6 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. Ethernet Port Group Reset the adapter, just as a normal wall socket would. Leaves an encrypted powerline network...
... powerline network group automatically (press the button for 8~12 seconds). Restores the powerline adapter to factory defaults (press the button for connecting to a router, a computer, or any network device via this Gigabit Ethernet port. 6 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. Ethernet Port Group Reset the adapter, just as a normal wall socket would. Leaves an encrypted powerline network...
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Step 3 Then click "Setup Utility". 7 When the following EZmax Wizard appears, select your CD-ROM drive. 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.
Step 3 Then click "Setup Utility". 7 When the following EZmax Wizard appears, select your CD-ROM drive. 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 6 Then click "WinPcap_4_1_2". The wizard will guide you through the setup process. 8 Step 4 Click right button on WinPCap4.1.2 then click "Properties". Step 5 Click Compatibility tab and check "Run this program in compatibility mode for:", then select Windows 7, then click "Apply".
Step 6 Then click "WinPcap_4_1_2". The wizard will guide you through the setup process. 8 Step 4 Click right button on WinPCap4.1.2 then click "Properties". 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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However, installing the utility software is optional. 13 Click the icon to open the utility software. Step 12 An icon will appear on your desktop. Note: You can manage all the connected powerline adapters with the utility software.
However, installing the utility software is optional. 13 Click the icon to open the utility software. Step 12 An icon will appear on your desktop. Note: You can manage all the connected powerline adapters with the utility software.
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When the following EZmax Wizard appears, select your CD-ROM drive. 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. Step 3 Then click "Setup Utility". 14 Step 2 Insert the CD into your model.
When the following EZmax Wizard appears, select your CD-ROM drive. 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. 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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Note: You can manage all the connected powerline adapters with the utility software. However, installing the utility software is complete, click "Close". Step 10 An icon will appear on your desktop. Click the icon to open the utility software. 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". Step 10 An icon will appear on your desktop. Click the icon to open the utility software. Step 9 After the installation is optional. 19
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... 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. The upper panel displays local powerline adapters. Set Name Enter Password Scan Select a device and click "Set Name" to rename the device. The lower panel displays remote powerline adapters in the network. Click "Scan" and the utility software will perform an immediate scan of powerline adapters connected...
... 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. The upper panel displays local powerline adapters. Set Name Enter Password Scan Select a device and click "Set Name" to rename the device. The lower panel displays remote powerline adapters in the network. Click "Scan" and the utility software will perform an immediate scan of powerline adapters connected...
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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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... seconds after the Power LED starts blinking on adapter A, press the "Group" button on adapter A for less than 3 seconds. Step 3 Wait for the connection to blink. 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 and you want...
... seconds after the Power LED starts blinking on adapter A, press the "Group" button on adapter A for less than 3 seconds. Step 3 Wait for the connection to blink. 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 and you want...
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Step 3 Wait 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 less than 3 seconds. 5.2 Joining a Network If you want to add a new powerline device to blink. The Power LED will start to an existing network, follow the following procedures: Step 1 Press the "Group" button on the new adapter (adapter C) for the connection to be established. 24
Step 3 Wait 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 less than 3 seconds. 5.2 Joining a Network If you want to add a new powerline device to blink. The Power LED will start to an existing network, follow the following procedures: Step 1 Press the "Group" button on the new adapter (adapter C) for the connection to be established. 24
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... the Power LED starts blinking on adapter D, press the "Group" button on the adapter to be removed (adapter B) for the connection to be disconnected with adapter A & C. Step 3 Press the "Group" button on an adapter in another network, follow the following procedures: Step 1 Press the "Group" button on adapter B for less than 3 seconds. 5.3 Leaving a Network & Joining another Network If you want to remove a powerline device from an existing network and add...
... the Power LED starts blinking on adapter D, press the "Group" button on the adapter to be removed (adapter B) for the connection to be disconnected with adapter A & C. Step 3 Press the "Group" button on an adapter in another network, follow the following procedures: Step 1 Press the "Group" button on adapter B for less than 3 seconds. 5.3 Leaving a Network & Joining another Network If you want to remove a powerline device from an existing network and add...
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... connect. Using a power strip or surge protector may not be able to establish a connection across different circuit breaker boxes by unplugging it from the electric outlet for 2 seconds on GFI protected electric outlets, as some outlets will reset and attempt 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. The units will filter out the powerline signal. This powerline adapter...
... connect. Using a power strip or surge protector may not be able to establish a connection across different circuit breaker boxes by unplugging it from the electric outlet for 2 seconds on GFI protected electric outlets, as some outlets will reset and attempt 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. The units will filter out the powerline signal. This powerline adapter...
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... of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. This device complies with substantially similar physical dimensions, construction, and electrical and RF characteristics. This equipment generates, uses, and can be paid to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to operate equipment. If this equipment does cause harmful...
... of electric shock and static electricity when working with electrical equipment. This device complies with substantially similar physical dimensions, construction, and electrical and RF characteristics. This equipment generates, uses, and can be paid to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from that to operate equipment. If this equipment does cause harmful...