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PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter User’s Guide PL9661-ETH UICK OCATOR Contact Information ...
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Asoka USA Corporation. Asoka USA Corporation reserves the right to make changes to this user’s guide at any time without notice and assumes no responsibility for its use. Asoka USA products and services can only be ordered under the terms and conditions of Asoka USA Corporation's applicable agreements.
Contact Information For more information about the PlugLink HD AV Eco Adapter or any of Asoka’s other leading-edge solutions, please contact us using any of the following methods: Voice calls: We welcome your calls Monday through Friday, from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Pacific Time at (408) 550-8167.
Simple Installation Congratulations on your purchase of the PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter! This adapter allows you to network your home or office by plugging directly into an electrical outlet. With your PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter, you can easily share your high-speed Internet, mp3s, video, and gaming throughout the home or office.
Other Connections You can also use the PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter with other Ethernet enabled devices, such as IP Cameras, IP set top box, game consoles, etc. ...
Advanced Configuration (Expert Users Only) This chapter provides information on installing and setting up the PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter. NOTE: Do not connect the PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter into a power strip, extension cord, un-interruptible power supply ...
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3. In the Start screen, click Install Driver to start the installation. 4. In the Welcome screen of the screen of the wizard, click Next to begin the installation. 9 of 34 PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter User’s Guide ...
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Read the End User Software License Agreement, and if you agree, click the Agree button to continue the installation. To change the name of the PlugLink AV unit, select Yes, and enter a name in the text field. Otherwise, select No. Click Next to advance to the next screen.
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7. This following screen allows you to change the network password for your PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter units. To change the network password, select Yes and then enter the new password in the text field. Or, select No and click the Next button to continue.
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9. When the installation of the PlugLink AV drivers and software is complete, you can use Power Manager Utility for advanced configuration of your PlugLink AV 9661 unit. Click Finish to finish the installation wizard. ...
PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapters that are remotely residing on your PlugLink AV Mealybug network. NOTE: The Power Manager Utility is for all Asoka PLC devices. Viewing Device Information ...
Changing Names and Encryption Keys Use the Device Screen to change your local and remote device names and change local and remote device Network Encryption Keys (NEK). Always change the remote devices before changing the one you are connected to. To change a remote device's NEK: Check the box next to the device that you want to change the NEK.
Resetting and Upgrading the PlugLink AV Use the Upgrade Screen to perform the following functions: Reset the PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter to factory default settings. Reboot the PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter device. You can also reboot the device by unplugging and replugging the unit into the electrical outlet.
NOTE: The PlugLink device must be plugged into an electrical outlet when using these buttons. If you have questions, please contact Asoka USA Technical Support at (408) 550-8173 ...
Prioritizing Network Traffic Use the QoS screen to prioritize your traffic through the device. IGMP - (default CAP 3) - sets the channel access priority for IGMP group management frames Unicast - (default CAP 1) - sets the default channel access priority for Unicast frames not matching any other classification or mapping.
Viewing Network Statistics The Statistics screen shows information on HomePlug packets that are transmitted and received by the devices in your network. To enable this function, click Enable Statistics. Viewing Ethernet and HomePlug Connection The Link screen has two sub-screens that provide information about your Ethernet and HomePlug connection.
Viewing Connection Speed The Ethernet subscreen shows the Ethernet connection speed of the local and destination devices in your network. You can select the destination device in the Destination Address drop down menu. Click the Retrieve button to get the information. Statistics Subscreen Use the Statistics subscreen to view statistical information about your connection between a source device and a specific destination device in your...
Scanning Devices Use the Rescan button to rescan the devices on the HomePlug network. This refreshes the information on all devices using the same password. 20 of 34 PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter User’s Guide ...
Troubleshooting Following are solutions to a few situations you might encounter. If you do not find a solution in this chapter, contact Asoka USA Technical Support by phone at (408) 550-8173 or through email at support@asokausa.com. Symptom: I can't connect to anything and there are no lights activated on my PL9661-ETH.
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Solution #2: The Network Encryption Key (NEK) may not be correct on your devices. Reset the Network Encryption Key using the Factory Reset button located on the bottom of your PL9661 AV device. This will reset the NEK back to the default of HomePlug.
Specifications This appendix lists the specifications for your PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter. Standards Compliance: •HomePlug® AV • IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.3u Software Utility Microsoft Windows 98 SE, 2000, ME, XP, and Vista operating ® System Requirements: systems TCP/IP, CSMA/CA, TDMA (supported in the future) Network Protocol: One-port 10/100 Ethernet (RJ-45) switch...
The following table describes the status light functions in the front panel: Status Light State Indication Power Illuminated Off Device is powered on Devices has no power PLC Activity Blinking Red Traffic is running at < 7 Mbps Traffic is Blinking Yellow running at >...
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Note: Write this information down in your Warranty Support Information card for future reference. Buttons The Pluglink AV 9661 device has two hardware push buttons: FW RST button - Resets the PlugLinkHD AV ECo Adapter back to factory default settings. Press and hold the button with a pin or other sharp object for about 2 seconds until you see the lights on the device flash briefly.
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The use of the NID button is optional. You may also use the application software described in the manual to set NEK's as well. 28 of 34 PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter User’s Guide ...
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(a) return the failed product to an Asoka designated repair facility with shipping charge prepaid, and (b) provide Asoka with proof of the original date of purchase. Repaired or replacement products will be returned to you with shipping charges prepaid.
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Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from Asoka. All defective products should be returned to Asoka with shipping charges prepaid. Asoka will not accept collect shipments.
FCC Notice FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. ...
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Asoka USA Corporation 2344 Walsh Avenue Suite A Santa Clara, California 95051 USA Phone: (408) 550–8167 Fax: (408) 884–2390 www.asokausa.com 66-0360-00Rev.001 33 of 34 PlugLink HD AV ECo Adapter User’s Guide ...
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