NEWlink NL-HPW200 Manuel utilisateur
PLC Wireless Extender
User Manual
V1.0
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Contents
About User Manual...................................................................................................1
Organization.............................................................................................................1
1Overview.........................................................................................................4
2Hardware Description......................................................................................6
2.1 LED Status..........................................................................................6
2.2 Interface Description ...........................................................................7
2.2.1 The Ethernet Interface..............................................................7
2.2.2 The Adapter's Buttons...............................................................8
2.3 Hardware Installation...........................................................................9
2.3.1 System Requirements...............................................................9
2.3.2 Before You Begin......................................................................9
2.4 Operation Range.................................................................................9
2.5 How to Improve the Transmission Capacity.......................................10
2.6 Wireless Roaming.............................................................................10
3Wireless Network Configuration..................................................................... 11
3.1 TCP/IP Settings................................................................................. 11
3.2 Log In to the Web Page.....................................................................14
4Web Configuration.........................................................................................15
4.1 Internet Settings................................................................................15
4.1.1 LAN........................................................................................15
4.1.2 DHCP Clients..........................................................................18
4.2 Wireless Settings ..............................................................................18
4.2.1 Basic ......................................................................................19
4.2.2 Advanced ...............................................................................30
4.2.3 Security ..................................................................................37
4.2.4 WPS.......................................................................................46
4.2.5 Station List..............................................................................50
4.3 Administration ...................................................................................50
4.3.1 Management...........................................................................51
4.3.2 Upload Firmware ....................................................................53
4.3.3 Settings Management.............................................................53
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4.3.4 Status .....................................................................................54
4.3.5 Statistic...................................................................................55
4.3.6 System Command..................................................................56
4.3.7 System Log.............................................................................57
5Install the PowerLine Utility............................................................................59
6How to Use The Utility Software ....................................................................61
6.1 Main Tab...........................................................................................61
6.2 Privacy Tab.......................................................................................63
6.3 Diagnostics Tab ................................................................................64
6.4 About Tab .........................................................................................66
7How to use the NMK Pushbutton...................................................................67
7.1 Forming a HomePlug AV logical network...........................................67
7.2 Joining a Network..............................................................................68
7.3 Leaving a Network.............................................................................68
8About PowerLine QoS...................................................................................70
9Parameter and Specification..........................................................................71
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About User Manual
This user manual mainly describes how to install and configure the NL-HPW200
wireless extender.
Organization
This user manual is organized as follows:
Chapter
Description
Chapter 1 : Overview
Provides a general overview of the NL-HPW200
wireless router, and the package list.
Chapter 2 : Hardware
Description
Mainly describes the front panel and the rear
panel of the NL-HPW200 and the procedure for
hardware installation.
Chapter 3 : Wireless
Network Configuration
Describes how to configure network settings of
your PC, then connect to the NL-HPW200.
Chapter 4 : Web
Configuration
Mainly describes how to navigate through the
Web pages and how to configure the
parameters.
Chapter 5 : Install the
PowerLine Utility
Introduce installation of the PowerLine Utility
Chapter 6 : How to use the
Utility Software
Describes how to view the PowerLine
parameter, modify NMK, device name
Chapter7 : How to use the
NMK pushbutton
Introduce how to form, join and leave a
HomePlug AV local network
Chapter8 : About PowerLine
QoS
Introduce how to setup the QoS parameter in
PowerLine function
Chapter9 : Parameter and
Specification
Introduce the product system specification
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Features
PowerLine Feature
Power supply range of 100 ~ 240VAC 50/60Hz
Comply with HomePlug AV, and Co-existence with HomePlug 1.0 Nodes
PowerLine phy rate up to 200 Mbps
Support QAM 1024/256/64/16/8, QPSK, BPSK, and ROBO modulation
schemes
128-bit AES Link Encryption with key management for secure power line
communications
Windowed OFDM with noise mitigation based on patented line
synchronization techniques improves data integrity in noisy conditions
Dynamic channel adaptation and channel estimation maximizes throughput
in harsh channel conditions
Priority-based CSMA/CA channel access schemes maximize efficiency and
throughput
Integrated Quality of Service (QoS) Enhancements: contention-free access,
four-level priority based contention access, and multi segment bursting
ToS and CoS Packet Classifiers
Supports IGMP managed multicast sessions
Wireless Feature
Support IEEE802.11b, IEEE802.11g, IEEE802.11n, IEEE802.3, IEEE802.3u,
IEEE802.11i, and IEEE802.11e
Support 1T1R mode and transmission data rate is up to 150 Mbps
Support WEP and WPA for data transmission security
Support DHCP Server and Client
Support firmware version upgrade via Web page
Support restoring factory default settings
Support wireless security authentication modes, including OPEN, SHARED,
WEPAUTO, WPA, WPA-PSK, WPA2, WPA2-PSK, WPA-PSK/WPA2-PSK,
WPA1WPA2, and 802.1X.
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Support system status display
Support cross-over cable detection and also support auto modification and
polarity modification
Support system log
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1 Overview
Thank you for choosing NL-HPW200.
NL-HPW200 (also called PLC Wireless Extender) is fully compatible with
HomePlugAV, and can co-exist with HomePlug 1.0 . Meanwhile, it is also compatible
with 802.11b/g/n standards. NL-HPW200 supports CCK and OFDM and its PowerLine
phy rate is up to 200Mbps, wireless phy rate is up to 150 Mbps under 11n mode.
NL-HPW200 provides 128-bit AES encryption in PowerLine communication, 64-bit
and 128-bit WEP encryption, WPA encryption in wireless communication, associating
with IEEE 802.1X authentication, which insures the security of wireless
communication.
Package list
Please check whether your package list includes the following items:
NL-HPW200 x 1
CD-ROM x 1
RJ45 x 1
Quid installation Guide x 1
Security Notes
This device is intended for connection to the AC power line. 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.
This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.
Do not use an extension cord between the device and theAC 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.
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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 product has been exposed to rain or water
If the product does not operate normally when the operating
instructions are followed
If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance
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2 Hardware Description
2.1 LED Status
There are 5 LED indicators on the front panel of NL-HPW200. By observing their
status, you can judge whether the device runs normally.
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The following table describes the status of LED indicators on the front panel.
LED
Indicator
Color
Status
Description
PWR
Red
On
Power is on.
Green
On
The device runs normally.
-
Off
Power is off or the device is down.
WLAN
Green
On
Radio switch is turned on.
Green
Blink
Data is being transmitted.
-
Off
Radio switch is shut off.
WPS
Green
On
Connection succeeds under Wi-Fi Protected
Setup.
Green
Blink
Negotiation is in progress under Wi-Fi
Protected Setup.
-
Off
Wi-Fi Protected Setup is disabled.
PLC
Green
On/Blink
When PLC rate﹥100Mbps, see note 1
Orange
On/Blink
When PLC rate in 80-100Mbps, see note 1
Red
On/Blink
When PLC rate﹤100Mbps, see note 1
LAN
Green
On
Connection succeeds.
Green
Blink
Data is being transmitted.
-
Off
No LAN connection.
Note: The PLC LED indicator turns “ON” when powerline link is detected. If the
device is serving as a STATION, the LED indicator will blink to indicate transmit or receive
powerline activity. If the device is serving as a CCO, the LED indicator will light steadily ON,
even in the presence of powerline activity
2.2 Interface Description
2.2.1 The Ethernet Interface
Ethernet : The Ethernet port connects to an Ethernet network
cable. The other end of the cable will connect to
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