Solwise PLV-500AV-PE Manuel utilisateur
500Mbps Powerline
PLV-500AV-PE
User Manual
V1.0
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Contents
1Introduction ........................................................................................................ 1
1.1 Product Features ................................................................................... 1
1.2 Application............................................................................................. 1
1.3 System Requirements ........................................................................... 2
1.4 Packing List ........................................................................................... 2
2Safety Precautions ............................................................................................. 3
3Getting to Know the Adapter .............................................................................. 4
3.1 The Ethernet Interface........................................................................... 4
3.2 The Adapter's Buttons ........................................................................... 4
3.3 The Adapter's LEDs............................................................................... 5
4How to Install the Utility...................................................................................... 7
5How to Use the Utility....................................................................................... 10
5.1 Main Tab .............................................................................................. 10
5.2 Privacy Tab .......................................................................................... 13
5.3 Diagnostics Tab ................................................................................... 16
5.4 About Tab ............................................................................................ 18
6How to Use the Security Pushbutton ............................................................... 19
6.1 Forming a HomePlug AV logical network ............................................ 19
6.2 Joining a Network................................................................................ 20
6.3 Leaving a Network............................................................................... 21
7How to Improve the Transmission Capacity..................................................... 23
Appendix A Specifications ................................................................................. 24
Appendix B Acronyms and Abbreviations ......................................................... 26
Appendix C About QoS...................................................................................... 28
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1 Introduction
The PLV-500AV-PE is a mini-PLC adapter. It can transmit data up to 500Mbps in the
household powerline. It can be connected to the power socket directly without new
wire. The PLV-500AV-PE adapter can enter power save mode triggered by multiple
conditions. It can help you to establish a high-speed network that supports video,
voice and data without wiring and drilling. It is suitable for using in a wide range of
both residential (at home) and commercial (offices, apartments, hotels, warehouses)
network applications.
1.1 Product Features
Without new wiring, every power socket becomes a connection node in
the household.
Plug-and-play to your routers, computers and other network devices.
Provides power save mode. In the power save mode, the output
consumption of the device is less than 1W.
The physical data rate is up to 500Mbps.
1.2 Application
zHigh Definition (HD) and Standard Definition (SD) video distribution
zHigher data rate broadband sharing for powerline LAN
zShared broadband internet access
zTV over IP (IPTV) and Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP)
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Figure 1 PLC network architecture
1.3 System Requirements
Operating system: Windows 98SE, 2000, ME, XP 32/64 bit and Vista
32/64bit
CPU: Intel Pentium III or better, clock rate faster than 2.0GHz
recommended
RAM: At least 128MB
Screen resolution: Any resolution
Free disk space: At least 20MB
Network interface: At least one Fast Ethernet (100 Mbps) network card,
and a Ethernet Cord
1.4 Packing List
PLV-500AV-PE x 1
CD ROM x 1
RJ45 Ethernet cable x 1
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2 Safety Precautions
This device is intended for connection to the AC powerline. 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 the AC 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.
Do not plug the device into a power strip or surge protector because
these devices may consist of filter and impair signal.
Avoid plugging the device right next to noisy sources such as cell phone
charger, Halogen light, noisy desktop computer, vacuum cleaner, etc.
These cases result in poor transmission speed.
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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3 Getting to Know the Adapter
3.1 The Ethernet Interface
Ethernet: The Ethernet port connects to an Ethernet network cable. The other end of
the cable connects to your computer or other Ethernet-enabled network device.
3.2 The Adapter's Buttons
The following figure shows the adapter’s buttons.
Figure 1 Side panel of the device
Reset: Restore the factory default settings.
Security: (also referred to as the NMK button):Set the status of the device
members.
Pressing and holding the Security button for more than 10 seconds
randomizes the NMK value.
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Pressing and holding the Security button for less than 3 seconds makes the
adapter a member of the existing AVLN. For more details, see chapter 6 .
3.3 The Adapter's LEDs
All adapter's LEDs are located on the front panel. There are 3 LEDs to indicate the
adapter’s status.
Figure 2 Top view
The following table describes the LEDs on the device.
LED Color Behavior Description
Green On System runs normally.
(Power)
Green Blink System enters the power save
mode.
System is resetting.
System is in the process of
password synchronization.
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LED Color Behavior Description
- Off The PLC adapter is powered off.
Green On Ethernet connection has established.
Green Blink Data is being transmitted.
(Ethernet) - Off No Ethernet connection.
Green/Red On The PLC adapter has connected to the
powerline network. The Data LED color
will vary according to the physical rate.
PHY RATE>80Mbps: green
40<PHY RATE<80Mbps: orange
PHY RATE<40Mbps: red
(Data)
-Off The PLC adapter does not connect to
the powerline network.
Note:
The Power, Ethernet and Data indicators blink quickly when the device is powered
on. At that moment, the Power and Ethernet indicators are green, and the Data
indicator is orange.
When data is being transmitted, the Data indicator keeps on but does not blink.
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4 How to Install the Utility
Note:
Before installing the PLC utility software, make sure that there is no any other
powerline utility installed on your computer. If there is another utility installed, please
uninstall it and restart your computer.
Follow the steps below to install the utility. No password or CD-Key is needed.
Step 1 Please insert the utility CD into the computer’s CD-ROM drive. Select the
PLC 500AV Utility Installation folder and then double-click the
setup.exe. A page for installing the utility software appears.
Figure 3 Opening the setup wizard
Step 2 Click Next > to show the following page.
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Figure 4 Selecting the folder
Step 3 Click Browse… to select the installation folder, and then click Next > to
continue.
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