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200M Powerline Ethernet Adapter
PL-501v2-EU/US/UK
User Manual
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Copyright Copyright (C) 2007 PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. The products and programs described in this User’s Manual are licensed products of PLANET Technology, This User’s Manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright, and this User’s Manual and all accompanying hardware, software, and documentation are copyrighted. No part of this User’s Manual may be copied, photocopied, reproduced, translated, or reduced to any electronic medium or machine-readable for
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Trademarks The PLANET logo is a trademark of PLANET Technology. This documentation may refer to numerous hardware and software products by their trade names. In most, if not all cases, these designations are claimed as trademarks or registered trademarks by their respective companies. Revision User’s Manual for PLANET 200M Powerline Ethernet Adapter Model: PL-501v2-EU/US/UK Part No.: 2081-AE0160-001 3
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Table of Content Chapter 1: Introduction ......................................................................................5 Overview ...........................................................................................................5 Features ............................................................................................................5 Specification......................................................................................................6 Package
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Chapter 1: Introduction Overview Thank you for purchasing PLANET 200M Powerline Ethernet Adapter. With Planet powerline communication products, your power outlets are no longer to be viewed only as power receptacles but also as network connection point. The PL- 501v2 is a Powerline to Ethernet Bridge with a RJ-45 Ethernet interface which directly connecting to your computer’s network card. With multiple outlets in almost every room, PL-501v2 allows you to use your existing electrical wirin
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Specification Model PL-501v2-EU/US/UK HomePlug AV compliant Standard IEEE 802.3 10Base-T IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Ports One RJ-45 port Speed UP to 200Mbps Encryption 128-Bit AES encryption Modulation 1024/256/64/16/8 QAM,QPSK, BPSK Forward Error Correction Turbo Codes Channel Access TDMA, CSMA, CA LED PWR, HP, ETH Powerline Frequency Band 2MHz to 30MHz Dimensions 73.5 x 105 x 36.5 mm ( W x D x H ) Weight 120g ( net weight ) Operating Temperature 0~40°C Operating Relative Humidity
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Panel LED definition LED Description PWR Solid Blue or off when Power On or off Steady on indicates there exists another powerline device HP Blinking indicates the data are transferring Steady on indicates the RJ-45 port has correctly connected to the network card of your PC or the Ethernet ETH network Blinking indicates the data are transferring 7
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Button definition Button Description Security Press security button during Join another 1~3 seconds. HomePlugAV network Press security button more Set its security to than 10 seconds random value Reset Reset to factory default Wire Diagram 8
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Chapter 2: Installation Overview The installation of 200M Ethernet Adapter will only take minutes. No need to set up long wires through out the house, just simply install the utility, and physically plug the unit into the wall outlet, then to connect RJ-45 to the computer. Users can select to adjust its security functions and the platform of the network after the installation. For further assistance, please read our Frequently Asked Questions section in our Web site. Running the
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Once the software is loaded, it will display a dialog as following: Please click on ‘Next’ to continue the installation. 10
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This section allows you to change the default directory where the program is installed. Or go ‘Back’. If you don’t want to change it, click on Install to continue the installation. This screen shows the progress of the installation. This screen shows that the installation was completed successfully. Click on Finish to exit the wizard. 11
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Chapter 3: Configuration Overview The PL-501v2 uses 128-bit AES encryption to block outside access. The key is set by using the Configuration Utility on the CD. By default, the protection is enabled, however, it is recommended to change the default network key. All your powerline devices must use the same network key in order to be connected together. Diagnose Powerline network Part 1: Diagnose a Local Powerline device Double click the PL-501 Device Manager icon on your Desktop, a
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The Network tab shows the powerline units that are connected to the current computer and other powerline devices on the Network Topology, and it will also display Mac Address of each device. *Note* If you do not see ANY unit in the device status but the powerline device does exist, try to unplug all devices and plug them back. Meanwhile, please make sure the cable is the right type and working correctly. If all seems to be correct, and you still receive nothing in the Device window, try
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**Note** If a unit shows MAC Address of all 0’s, this unit might not have a solid connection, or might not connect at all. **Note** If there are units in the home network, but nothing displays in this Network scan, try to unplug all devices, and plug them back (Only do this with the units that you do not view in the network screen, you don’t have to do this with all units.) If the problem persists, try to move the unit closer to this current unit (adjacent plugs on the same wall socket i
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Setting Up Security on a Network Powerline device The Encryption Tab will allow users to use one primary computer to control the Network Key of all units on the home network. Enter both the Remote Device password in the DAK Password field and the desired Network Key in the field provided. Click “Set” to save this value to the remote Powerline device. If the DAK Password is left blank, the Network Key will be saved to the local Powerline device only. All Powerline devices must use th
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Security Button This section describes how to use Security button for configuration in the following situations: Establish a new security network (Network AB) The procedure is as follows: 1. Press the security button on the adapter (a) during 1~3 seconds. 2. Press the security button on the adapter (b) during 1~3 seconds. 3. The PWR LEDs start to flash. 4. After a few seconds, the PWR and HP LEDs should be on. The connection of Network AB is success. Use random valu
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Network AB ab c The procedure is as follows: 1. Press the security button on the adapter (a) or (b) during 1~3 seconds. 2. Press the security button on the adapter (c) during 1~3 seconds. 3. The PWR LED starts to flash. 4. After a few seconds, the PWR and HP LEDs should be on. The configuration is successful. Reset Button This section describes how to use Reset button, this button can be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values. The proce
