Comtrend Corporation PowerGrid 9020 Manual de instrucciones
Table of Contents
Introduction ..................................................................................................................................................................0
The perfect complement for a Wi-Fi connection.........................................................................................1
Package content...........................................................................................................................................................1
LEDs and uttons: ......................................................................................................................................................2
How to install the PowerGrid 9020 ...................................................................................................................4
How to add a new Powerline to your existing network...........................................................................6
How to understand the STATUS LED colours ...............................................................................................8
Frequently Asked Questions .................................................................................................................................8
Product disposal instructions............................................................................................................................11
EC declaration of conformity .............................................................................................................................12
Introduction
The PowerGrid 9020 (PG9020) Powerline Ethernet adapter you have just acquired is part
of Comtrend’s Powerline family:
• PG9020-The Current Model
• PG902 – Legacy
• DH10PF – Legacy
• PG922 Power Strip – For Multiple Powerline Connections
This quick user guide will provide you with the basic knowledge to start using your new
PG9020 in just minutes. For more advanced options we recommend you visit our website
and download the user manual at www.comtrend.com
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The perfect complement for a Wi-Fi connection
Powerline adapters are the ideal way of creating a home network or complementing an
existing Wi-Fi connection.
y providing a secure high speed connection and great service quality, Powerlines allow
you to watch Standard and High Definition (HD) movies as well as play online games
without interruption or pixilation; share photos, music and other media stored on a PC or
compatible storage device anywhere in your home.
Powerline Adapters will help you reach those areas of your home where Wi-Fi signal is
either too weak or cannot reach.
Other usages of Powerline adapters include IP-CCtv surveillance cameras, setting up an
office network without the need to add more wires or rewire if you change your office
configuration.
Package content
The following items are included in your PG9020 package:
• A pair of PG9020 adapters
• One Ethernet cable
• One copy of this user guide
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LEDs and uttons:
The PG9020 has been designed to be as user friendly as possible. There are just three LED
lights and two buttons on the unit. They are described on this and the following page.
LE s
1. AP
2. ETHERNET
3. STATUS
LE Colour
Green constant: Powerline is connected as the Access Point (AP)
AP Green blinking: the Powerline network has established a
connection and finished its configuration.
ETHERNET Green: Ethernet Linked
Red blinking: Quickly blanking 2 times in each 5 Secs. while the
device turn into Standby Mode
Red: the connection speed is between 1 and 4 Megabits per second
Orange: the connection speed is between 4 and 10 Megabits per
second
STATUS
Green: the connection speed is more than 10 Megabits per second
Buttons
1. CONFIG/RESET:
This button is used to “Extend your
current Powerline network” a “Factory
Reset” or to turn the LEDs lights off.
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Functions
Button Action Result
CONFIG/REST Press for one (1) second.
First time: LEDs are turned OFF
Second time: LEDs are turned ON
All LEDs will turn off, but
the Powerline will still be
working. Great if you are
watching movies in a dark
room
Press for five (5) seconds
Access Configuration mode
See page 6 for more
information on how to add
extra Powerline adapters to
your network
Press for ten (10) seconds
Performs a Factory setting
This will return the adapter
to its original factory
settings.
Ethernet Port:
PowerLines use an Ethernet port to connect through an Ethernet cable to the device you
wish to add to your network. One end of the Ethernet cable is connected to the Powerline
adapter, while the other end is connected to your device.
Front and rear plugs
Comtrend Powerline adapters are the first ones in the UK market to bring a fully S1363
certified female plug; so choosing a Comtrend Powerline PG9020 means you can still
safely use your electrical outlet.
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How to install the PowerGrid 9020
Comtrend’s PG9020 starter kit, supplied in pairs, comes ready to use; the Powerlines
adapters are paired in our factory so they will recognize each other, which makes setup
this easy:
1. Plug both PG9020 adapters into an electrical socket
a. One next your router (or modem)
b. One next to the device you will connect to your network
2. The STATUS LED on both PG9020 will light up RED
3. When the STATUS LEDs are both green the PG9020 are ready to use
Pick the PG9020 adapter with a serial number ending with the letter “A”. The serial
number can be found on the label at the back of the adapter. This is the Access Point (AP).
Connect the AP to your router with an Ethernet cable, as shown here.
Connect the other PG9020 to your Computer, Game Console, Set Top ox or other network
device using an Ethernet cable. This is the End Point (EP).
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Shortly, you will see the Ethernet LED blinking; this indicates that there is data traffic
going through the PG9020. You are now ready to start using your network.
How to use a power strip with the PG9020
If you are planning to use a power strip we recommend that you plug the power strip in to
the Powerline and not the Powerline into the power strip. If you must plug your adapter
into a power strip, we suggest you use a basic power strip as the more advanced ones have
a filter that can interfere with the Powerline signal.
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How to add a new Powerline to your existing network
Comtrend Powerline pairs are paired in the factory for your convenience and security.
However if you need to add more adapters to your existing network you will need to
follow some easy steps in order to keep your network secure. The following procedure
applies to PowerLine models (DH10, DH10PF, PG902 & PG9020).
MAKE SURE THAT ALL OF YOUR POWERLINES ARE CONNECTE TO THE MAINS.
NOTE: If you performed a factory reset on the AP
adapter (see step 2), it is now an EP adapter. In
this case, you will need to assign it as an AP (see
FAQ on pg. 8).
Step 1: Identify the current AP
(access point) adapter. From
your current adapters the one
with the AP LED in green will be
the AP adapter.
Step 2: Reset the new Adapter to
its factory settings: this is to
make sure your new adapter is
set as an EP (end point). Press
the CONFIG/RESET button for 10
seconds. All LEDs will turn OFF
and the STATUS LED will be RED.
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You have now added your NEW EP adapter to your network.
Repeat the same steps for each new adapter you want to add to your network.
Step 3: On your AP adapter
(Step 1), press the
CONFIG/RESET button until the
AP LED starts blinking.
Step 4: On the NEW EP adapter you are
adding to your network (step 2), press
the CONFIG/RESET button until the AP
LED starts flashing. The NEW EP adapter
AP LED will flash 3 times and the STATUS
LED will turn ON.
Wait until the AP LED on the AP adapter
(step 1) stops blinking.
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How to understand the STATUS LE colours
The STATUS LED provides important information that will provide solutions to common
questions, such as why a High Definition (HD) movie is not showing or shows with pixels.
The STATUS LED indicator will vary its colour depending on the estimated speed of the
Powerline connection. The speed is measured in Megabytes Per Second (Mbps).
Colour Information
RED The current connection is less than 4Mbps, normal internet activities are
possible but the Powerline is unable to transmit either Standard Movies
or High Definition (HD) Movies
ORANGE The current connection is greater than 4Mbps and less than 10Mbps,
normal internet activities are possible and the network is able to
transmit a single Standard Movie but not an HD Movie.
GREEN The current connection is greater than 10Mbps; the Powerline is capable
of transmitting Standard and HD Movies as well as normal internet
activities.
NOTE: If the HDTV video bandwidth is lower than 10Mbps, it may be possible to
stream the video with an ORANGE STATUS LED in some cases.
Frequently Asked Questions
This Powerline adapter has been designed to be a reliable and easy to use to create or
extend an existing home network. However, should you experience any problems, please
refer to the list below to aid in troubleshooting.
1. How do I convert an AP into an EP?
• Make sure the Powerline adapter is plugged directly into the electrical outlet and
that it is powered on.
• Do a factory reset (see Step 2 on pg. 6 for the Factory Reset procedure).
2. How do I convert an EP into an AP?
• Make sure the Powerline adapter is plugged directly into the electrical outlet and
that it is powered on.
• Press CONFIG/RESET button until its AP/ST Y LED starts blinking.
• Wait until configuration period finishes (30 seconds). At that point the adapter
has been designated as a Fixed AP with an auto generated Network ID and
Encryption key and its AP/ST Y LED lights GREEN.
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