Solwise PL-200AV-PEV Manual de usuario
200Mbps Powerline
PL-200AV-PEV
User Manual
V1.0
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Contents
1Introduction ........................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Product Features ................................................................................... 1
1.2 Application............................................................................................. 1
1.3 System Requirements ........................................................................... 2
1.4 Packing List ........................................................................................... 2
2Safety Precautions ............................................................................................. 3
3Getting to Know the Adapter .............................................................................. 4
3.1 The Ethernet Interface........................................................................... 4
3.2 The Adapter's Buttons ........................................................................... 4
3.3 The Adapter's LEDs............................................................................... 5
How to Install the Utility............................................................................................... 7
4How to Use the Utility....................................................................................... 10
4.1 Main Tab .............................................................................................. 10
4.2 Privacy Tab .......................................................................................... 13
4.3 Diagnostics Tab ................................................................................... 15
4.4 About Tab ............................................................................................ 16
5Forming a HomePlug AV logical network ......................................................... 18
6Joining a Network............................................................................................. 19
7Leaving a Network ........................................................................................... 20
8How to Improve the Transmission Capacity..................................................... 21
Appendix A Specifications ................................................................................. 22
Appendix B Acronyms and Abbreviations ......................................................... 23
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1 Introduction
The PL-200AV-PEV is a nano-PLC adapter. It can transmit data up to 200Mbps in
the household powerline. It can be connected to the power socket directly without
new wire. The PL-200AV-PEV adapter can enter power save mode triggered by
multiple conditions. It can help you to establish a high-speed network that
supports video, voice and data without wiring and drilling. It is suitable for using in
a wide range of both residential (at home) and commercial (offices, apartments,
hotels, warehouses) network applications.
1.1 Product Features
Without new wiring, every power socket becomes a connection node in the
household.
Plug-and-play to your routers, computers and other network devices.
Provides power save mode. In the power save mode, the output
consumption of the device is less than 0.5W.
The physical data rate is up to 200Mbps.
1.2 Application
High Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) video distribution
Higher data rate broadband sharing for powerline LAN
Shared broadband internet access
TV over IP (IPTV) and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
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ADSL
FTTH
WiFi Extender
PLC Camera
Powerline
PLC
PLC
PLC
ADSL
FTTH
WiFi Extender
PLC Camera
Powerline
PLC
PLC
PLC
Figure 1 PLC network architecture
1.3 System Requirements
Operating system: Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP 32/64 bit and Vista
32/64bit
CPU: Intel Pentium III or higher, clock rate faster than 2.0GHz
recommended
RAM: At least 128MB
Screen resolution: Any resolution
Free disk space: At least 20MB
Network interface: At least one Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) network card,
and a Ethernet Cord
1.4 Packing List
PL-200AV-PEV x 1
CD ROM x 1
RJ45 Ethernet cable x 1
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2 Safety Precautions
This device is intended for connection to the AC powerline. For installation
instructions, please refer to the installation section of this guide. The following
precautions should be taken when using this product.
Read all instructions before installing and operating this product.
Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
Unplug the device from the wall outlet before cleaning. Use a damp cloth
for cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
Do not operate this product near water.
Keep the device away from a radiator or heat register.
Do not use an extension cord between the device and the AC power
source.
Only a qualified technician should service this product. Opening or
removing covers may result in exposure to dangerous voltage points or
other risks.
Do not plug the device into a power strip or surge protector because these
devices may consist of filter and impair signal.
Avoid plugging the device right next to noisy sources such as cell phone
charger, Halogen light, noisy desktop computer, vacuum cleaner, etc.
These cases result in poor transmission speed.
Unplug the device from the wall outlet and refer the product to qualified
service personnel for the following conditions:
–If liquid has been spilled into the product
–If the device has been exposed to rain or water
–If the device does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed
–If the device exhibits a distinct change in performance
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3 Getting to Know the Adapter
3.1 The Ethernet Interface
Ethernet: Ethernet port. Connect one end of an Ethernet network cable to PLC’s
Ethernet port and the other end to your computer or other Ethernet-enabled
network device.
3.2 The Adapter's Buttons
Figure 2 Side panel of the device
Security\Reset: Set the status of the device members or restore the factory
default settings.
Pressing and holding the Security\Reset button for less than 3 seconds
makes the adapter a member of the existing AVLN. Pressing and holding
the Button for between 5 and 8 seconds makes the adapter getting a
random NMK. Pressing and holding the Button for between 10 seconds
and 15 seconds makes the adapter restore the factory default settings. For
more details, see chapter 5 .
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3.3 The Adapter's LEDs
The adapter's LEDs are located on the front panel. There are 3 LEDs to indicate
the adapter’s status.
Figure 3 Top view
The following table describes the LEDs on the device.
LED Color Behavior Description
Green On System runs normally.
Green Blink System is resetting.
System is in the process
of password
synchronization.
(Power)
- Off The PLC adapter is powered
off.
On Ethernet connection has
established.
Green
Blink The device is receiving or
transmitting data via the
Ethernet interface.
(Ethernet)
- Off No Ethernet connection.
Green/Orange/Red On
The device has connected to
the power line network. The
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LED Color Behavior Description
Data LED color will vary with
the physical rate.
Green: Link Rate > 40
Mbps
Orange: 20 Mbps< Link
Rate <40 Mbps
Red: Link Rate< 20
Mbps
(Data)
-Off The adapter has not found
any other compatible
powerline devices that use
the same encryption key.
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How to Install the Utility
Note:
Before installing the PLC utility software, make sure that there is no any other
powerline utility installed on your computer. If there is another utility installed,
please uninstall it and restart your computer.
Follow the steps below to install the utility. No password or CD-Key is needed.
Step 1 Please insert the utility CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Select
the PLC 200M Utility Installation folder and then double-click the
setup.exe. The page for installing the utility software is displayed.
Figure 4 Open the setup wizard
Step 2 Click Next to display the following page.
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Figure 5 License agreement
Step 3 Select I Agree and click Next to display the following page.
Figure 6 Select the folder
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