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- Page 1 Solwise PL-1200AV2-PEW(AC) V1.0...
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Page 2: Legal Notice
User Manual Legal Notice 2017 © All rights reserved. Version 1.0 No part of this document may be reproduced, republished, or retransmitted in any form or by any means whatsoever, whether electronically or mechanically, including, but not limited to, by way of photocopying, recording, information recording, or through retrieval systems without the express written permission. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
User Manual Contents About the Device ......................4 How Does It Work? ..................4 Device Design ......................5 Getting Started ......................7 Planning Your Network ................8 Pairing the Device ..................9 Power Saving Mode ................... 15 Setup the HomePlug AV2s ................ 16 For Twin Pack .................... -
Page 4: About The Device
User Manual About the Device HomePlug AV2 is ready to use out of the box and does not require the installation of driver software to work. It can be connected to computers, routers, gaming consoles, hubs, IPTV set-top boxes, and other Ethernet devices regardless of operating system. How Does It Work? HomePlug AV2 utilizes the existing electrical wiring in the house as a path to create a secured network of computers and Ethernet devices. -
Page 5: Device Design
User Manual Device Design Label Description/ Function Ethernet Accepts either cross or straight Ethernet cable. Port Press for 2-4 seconds then release button to reset to the factory Reset default settings. When you reset to the factory default, all your Button configuration changes will be removed. - Page 6 User Manual Label Status Description/ Function No power. HomePlug AV2 is on a Power Saving Status if the Power LED is blinking slowly. When Simple Connect is pressed for 10 seconds, Power this LED will turn OFF and turn ON to confirm the Private Network Name reset.
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Page 7: Getting Started
User Manual Getting Started Setting up the device is easy. The flowchart below provides an outline of the steps you need to complete the installation. There are brief descriptions beside each step to help you along. Detailed instructions are provided in the subsequent pages. Plan your Network Setup the Ethernet... -
Page 8: Planning Your Network
User Manual Planning Your Network Before moving ahead to setup your network, it is a good idea to draw out a network diagram to help identify your network devices and plan out how to connect these devices. Local Network Share ultrafast Internet connection with any computer wherever it is in the house. Gaming Network Connect your gaming console to the Internet and compete with other online players. -
Page 9: Pairing The Device
User Manual Pairing the Device Your HomePlug AV2 devices by default are preconfigured to have a common Private Network Name. Setting up your HomePlug AV2 network is as easy as 1,2 and 1. It is advisable that you plug in your HomePlug AV2 devices side by side to easily observe the LED behaviors of each HomePlug AV2. -
Page 10: Resetting The Private Network Name
User Manual Resetting the Private Network Name Simple Connect allows you to reset the HomePlug AV2’s Private Network Name to a random key. When a HomePlug AV2 is reset to a random key, it will not be able to communicate with any other device. Note: Resetting the Private Network Name is different from resetting the device to its factory default settings. - Page 11 User Manual Creating a Secured HomePlug AV2 Network To create a HomePlug AV2 network, you need at least two HomePlug AV2 devices using random Private Network Names. When you press Simple Connect for 10 seconds on both devices, a common Private Network Name will be automatically generated to enable them to communicate with each other.
- Page 12 User Manual Pairing between two devices are only given two minutes upon pressing the Simple Connect button for two seconds on HomePlug Y. After pressing Simple Connect on HomePlug Y, make sure to press Simple Connect on HomePlug X within two minutes to ensure a successful connection, otherwise repeat steps 2 and 3 until the LEDs of both devices switch OFF and on twice, indicating that they are paired with one another.
- Page 13 User Manual Joining an Existing Secured HomePlug AV2 Network To enable a new device to join an existing network, Simple Connect will copy the Private Network Name of the existing network to the new HomePlug AV2. You only have to pair the new HomePlug AV2 device to any of the devices within the existing HomePlug AV2 Network by pressing the Simple connect.
- Page 14 User Manual Step 4 Press Simple Connect Button again on the HomePlug X within two minutes after you press Simple Connect from the existing network. Step 5 To confirm if the connection was established, check the LEDs. The Power LEDs the Powerline Activity LEDs on all HomePlugs are on.
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Page 15: Power Saving Mode
User Manual Determining Connection Rate Each LED color of the Powerline Activity represents a connection rating. The connection rating can only be calculated when the device is part of an existing network. The exact connection rate value can also be viewed by using the HomePlug AV2 Utility. -
Page 16: Setup The Homeplug Av2S
User Manual Setup the HomePlug AV2s For Twin Pack HomePlug AV2s from a Twin Pack are preconfigured to have a common Private Network Name unique for that pair. All you have to do is connect the HomePlug AV2s to an Ethernet device and then plug it to a wall socket. To setup a pair of HomePlug AV2s: 1. -
Page 17: Device's Web User Interface
User Manual Device’s Web User Interface The PL-1200AV2-PEW’s Web User Interface will allow you to configure your HomePlug AV device wirelessly. It is mainly used for Wireless Configuration, changing your PL- 1200AV2-PEW’s Private Network Name, detecting other HomePlug AV’s within the network, and even of devices connected to your PL-1200AV2-PEW. - Page 18 5. Enter admin in for Username and admin for Password. Then, click Login. 6. You will now see the user interface. Another way to access your PL-1200AV2-PEW’s web user interface is to follow the steps below: Open a browser. If you are connected to the computer, you have to set a static IP address first.
- Page 19 User Manual Configuring TCP/IP Here are instructions on how to manually configure TCP/IP on a Windows operating system. You need to set the TCP/IP settings manually to access the Web User Interface and to allow your computer and HomePlug Wireless Adapter to communicate with each other.
- Page 20 User Manual On a LAN, wireless, VPN, or dial-up connection, on the Networking tab, in This connection uses the following items, click Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6), and then click Properties. 5. Click Use the following IPv6 address. 6. In the IPv6 Address, type the IP address, you can enter any IP address between 10.0.10.1 to 10.0.10.253.
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Page 21: The Web User Interface
HomePlugs connected in the network, the wirelessly connected devices, and other similar information. The Web User Interface also allows you to configure the device features of your PL-1200AV2-PEW such as its wireless settings and security, device reboot / restart / restore, changing of admin password, and other similar properties. -
Page 22: Status
User Manual Status The Status menu tab provides a list of information about the HomePlug such as Firmware Version, Build Date, LAN Mac Address, PLC Mac Address, and PLC Firmware version. Page 22 of 35... -
Page 23: Network
User Manual Network The Network menu allows you to configure your PL-1200AV2-PEW’s wireless settings and security. It also allows you to view the list of connected wireless devices and each device’s respective MAC address. After making changes, ensure to click the Apply button at the top of the screen. -
Page 24: Wireless Settings
Please ensure to press the Apply button to save all changes made. Wireless Enable. Allows you to enable or disable the wireless connection of your PL-1200AV2-PEW’s network. Change the SSID Name. By changing this, you are changing the name of your PL-1200AV2-PEW’s... -
Page 25: Security Settings
Under the Security Settings, you can do any of the following actions provided below. Please ensure to press the Apply button to save all changes made. Client List Displays a list of the devices wirelessly connected to your PL-1200AV2-PEW, displays the MAC address of the device connected. -
Page 26: Management
Firmware Upgrade Allows you to upgrade the firmware of your HomePlug AV. After upgrading the firmware, your PL-1200AV2-PEW will still retain the same Private Network Name and MAC address settings. Before you proceed with the upgrade, you need to have the Firmware File (FWUpgrade). - Page 27 User Manual To upgrade the firmware of a HomePlug AV/AV2: 1. Connect your HomePlug AV/AV2 to the computer. 2. Launch the User Interface and login. 3. Click Management menu tab. 4. Click Device Management. 5. Under FIRMWARE UPGRADE, click Browse then select the Firmware File then click Apply to proceed with the firmware upgrade.
- Page 28 Note: You can also perform a reset to the factory default when you press the RESET button on the device 3 seconds. Password Allows you to change the log-in password of your PL-1200AV2-PEW’s web user interface. Do take note, however, that you would be using the new password the next time you would login...
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Page 29: Homeplug
User Manual Allows you to change the Local Area Network IP Address. Homeplug The Homeplug page allows you to change the private network name of both the local and/or remote devices. It also allows you to view the current remote HomePlug MAC addresses, and transmit / receive statistics of each device. - Page 30 User Manual Security Allows you to change the private network name of both local and/or remote devices in the network. The Private Network Name provides the function to manually change the Private Network Name of local and remote HomePlug AVs. A Private Network Name is a string of 8 to 64 characters enables HomePlug AV devices to communicate with each other.
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Page 31: Local Private Network Name
User Manual Local Private Network Name Local Private Network Name refers to the Private Network Name of the HomePlug AV that is directly connected to the computer where you use the Web User Interface. To change the local Private Network Name: 1. - Page 32 User Manual To change the Private Network Name of a HomePlug AV/AV2: 1. Launch the User Interface through 10.0.10.254 and login. 2. Click Homeplug menu tab. 3. Click Security. Change New Private Network Name. 5. Type the new Private Network Name. This field is case sensitive.
- Page 33 User Manual Using the Simple Connect Button The Simple Connect button in your PL-1200AV2-PEW device provides a more convenient way of creating your HomePlug AV network without the need of accessing the HomePlug AV Web UI from a computer. Basically, the Simple Connect Button can perform the following functions below ...
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Page 34: Appendix
User Manual Appendix FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. -
Page 35: Safety Warnings
User Manual Safety Warnings For your safety, be sure to read and follow all warning notices and instructions. Do not open the device. Opening or removing the device cover can expose you to dangerous high voltage points or other risks. Only qualified service personnel can service the device.
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