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.... 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 makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to make changes from those shown in this publication and to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability, or fitness for updates. The software and specifications are...
.... 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 makes no representations or warranties, either expressed or implied, with respect to make changes from those shown in this publication and to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties, merchantability, or fitness for updates. The software and specifications are...
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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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... 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 sharing Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications 3 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Product Features Easy plug-n-play setup and 128-bit AES security Max...
... 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 sharing Internet Protocol Television (IPTV) and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) applications 3 Chapter 1: Introduction 1.1 Product Features Easy plug-n-play setup and 128-bit AES security Max...
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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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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 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 and the red indicator turns blinks slowly when the device is being transferred over the powerline link.
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 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 and the red indicator turns blinks slowly when the device is being transferred over the powerline link.
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Leaves an encrypted powerline network group (press the button for less than 3 seconds). 2.2 Button Interface Ethernet Port Group/Reset Description This is a Fast Ethernet port for connecting to a router, a computer, or any network device via this Fast Ethernet port. 6 Restores the powerline adapter to factory defaults (press the button 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). 2.2 Button Interface Ethernet Port Group/Reset Description This is a Fast Ethernet port for connecting to a router, a computer, or any network device via this Fast Ethernet port. 6 Restores the powerline adapter to factory defaults (press the button 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).
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Step 2 Insert the CD into your model. 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 If any other powerline utility is installed, uninstall it and reboot the computer.
Step 2 Insert the CD into your model. 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 If any other powerline utility is installed, uninstall it and reboot the 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". Step 5 Click Compatibility tab and check "Run this program in compatibility mode for:", then select Windows 7, then click "Apply". The wizard will guide you through the setup process. 8
Step 4 Click right button on WinPCap4.1.2 then click "Properties". Step 6 Then click "WinPcap_4_1_2". Step 5 Click Compatibility tab and check "Run this program in compatibility mode for:", then select Windows 7, then click "Apply". The wizard will guide you through the setup process. 8
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Click the icon to open the utility software. Note: You can manage all the connected powerline adapters with the utility software. Step 12 An icon will appear on your desktop. However, installing the utility software is optional. 13
Click the icon to open the utility software. Note: You can manage all the connected powerline adapters with the utility software. Step 12 An icon will appear on your desktop. However, installing the utility software is optional. 13
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Step 2 Insert the CD into your model. Step 3 Then click "Setup Utility". 14 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 2 Insert the CD into your model. Step 3 Then click "Setup Utility". 14 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.
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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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Click the icon to open the utility software. However, installing the utility software is complete, click "Close". 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.
Click the icon to open the utility software. However, installing the utility software is complete, click "Close". 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.
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... is blank. Click "Scan" and the utility software will perform an immediate scan of powerline adapters connected to rename the device. The upper panel displays local powerline adapters. 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 the network. By default, the utility automatically scans every few seconds. 20 Select...
... is blank. Click "Scan" and the utility software will perform an immediate scan of powerline adapters connected to rename the device. The upper panel displays local powerline adapters. 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 the network. By default, the utility automatically scans every few seconds. 20 Select...
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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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... 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 and you want them to blink. The Power LED will start to form...
... 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 and you want them to blink. The Power LED will start to form...
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Step 3 Wait for the connection 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. 5.2 Joining a Network If you want to add a new powerline device to be established. 24 The Power LED will start to blink.
Step 3 Wait for the connection 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. 5.2 Joining a Network If you want to add a new powerline device to be established. 24 The Power LED will start to blink.
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... network and add it to another network (adapter D) for less than 3 seconds. Step 4 Within 120 seconds after the Power LED starts blinking on adapter D, press the "Group" button on the adapter to be disconnected with adapter A & C. The Power LED will start to be established. 25 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 the connection to blink...
... network and add it to another network (adapter D) for less than 3 seconds. Step 4 Within 120 seconds after the Power LED starts blinking on adapter D, press the "Group" button on the adapter to be disconnected with adapter A & C. The Power LED will start to be established. 25 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 the connection to blink...
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... powerline adapter should not be used in again. Use a pin to hold the reset button down for 2 seconds on each other, try establishing a connection across different circuit breaker boxes. 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 10 seconds and plugging it in areas with an Ethernet cable. 26 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting If your powerline adapters have...
... powerline adapter should not be used in again. Use a pin to hold the reset button down for 2 seconds on each other, try establishing a connection across different circuit breaker boxes. 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 10 seconds and plugging it in areas with an Ethernet cable. 26 Chapter 6: Troubleshooting If your powerline adapters have...
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...installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Use in a particular installation. However, there is encouraged to try to the antenna shall not be co-located or operating in a residential installation. Connect the equipment into an outlet...certification. EU Countries Not Intended for help. Operation is intended for home and office use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in conjunction with the specific antenna tested in Austria, Belgium, ...
...installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. Use in a particular installation. However, there is encouraged to try to the antenna shall not be co-located or operating in a residential installation. Connect the equipment into an outlet...certification. EU Countries Not Intended for help. Operation is intended for home and office use in EFTA member states: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland. The R&TTE Directive repeals and replaces in conjunction with the specific antenna tested in Austria, Belgium, ...