85M Powerline to Ethernet Bridge with 4-Port Switch PL-420 User Manual
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Table of Content CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION .................................................................................5 OVERVIEW .....................................................................................5 FEATURES .....................................................................................5 SPECIFICATION ...............................................................................6 PACKAGE CONTENTS .....................................................................
Chapter 1: Introduction Overview The Planet 85M Powerline to Ethernet Bridge with 4-Port Switch, PL-420, operates on the HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0.1 standard for providing up to 85Mbps bandwidth over home AC wiring. Since the home power lines are the most pervasive medium in households with multiple outlets in every room, the PL-420 allows multiple home desktops and notebooks to be networked to share Internet connections, printers, files, and play games without any additional wiring.
Specification Model Standard Ports Cabling Type Speed Encryption LED Powerline Frequency Band Dimensions Weight Operating Temperature Operating Humidity Input Voltage Regulatory Compliance PL-420 HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0.1 compliant IEEE 802.3 10Base-T IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Four RJ-45 ports Power cord Up to 85Mbps 56-Bits DES encryption PWR, HP, LAN 1-4 4.5Mhz to 21Mhz 157.4 x 97.9 x 29.5 mm (W x D x H) 210 g (net weight) 0~40 Degree C 10%~90% (non-condensing) 100V~240V AC, 0.
• • Standard home power line wiring CD-ROM utility Front Panel LED definition LED PWR HP LAN 1-4 Description Steady on indicates when power on Steady on indicates when find out another HomePlug Flashing indicates when auto detecting another HomePlug Steady on indicates LAN port link Flashing indicates when TX or RX activity Rear Panel 7
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Chapter 2: Installation Overview The installation of 85M Powerline Ethernet Switch will only take minutes. No need to set up long wires through out the house, just simply install the utility, and physically plug the power code into the device and 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.
Please click on ‘Next’ to continue the installation. On this screen you will be asked to input the User Name and Organization. It is not crucial to the device itself, so enter it as desired.
applied. For example: If the user wishes only he/she can use the utility with that particular account, then bubble in ‘Only for me’. For those without multiple accounts or wishes to allow all users to access the utility choose ‘Anyone who uses this computer (all users)’. When finished, click the ‘Next’ button to continue. This section allows you to change the default directory where the program is installed. If you don’t want to change it, click on Next to continue the installation.
This section allows a user to go ‘Back’ or ‘Install’ the utility. In case if the user wishes to change the previous options then go ahead, click on ‘Back’ to change the settings. If not, continue and click the ‘Install’ button. This screen shows the progress of the installation.
This screen shows that the installation was completed successfully. Click on Finish to exit the wizard.
Chapter 3: Configuration Overview The PL-420 uses 56-Bit DES 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 password. All your powerline devices must use the same network password in order to be connected together.
The Main tab shows the powerline units that are connected to the current computer and other powerline devices on the home network, 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 press “Scan” button or unplug all devices and plug them back. Meanwhile, please make sure the cable is the right type and working correctly.
The Main tab shows all the other powerline units on your home network. It will represent them by MAC Address, and will also show the available bandwidth to each unit (Units farther away from another powerline device might have a lower Data Rate). If you add or remove units from your home network, click the “Scan” button to re-scan the network, and refresh with any changes. **Note** Only units with the same Network Password will be shown, (Password case sensitive).
Setting Up Security on a Local Powerline device The Privacy tab will allow you to change the Network Password to the unit that is currently connected to this computer. This network password encrypts all data that is sent from this unit using 56-Bit data encryption standard (DES). **Note** Every unit on your home network MUST have the same Network Password for connectivity to be established throughout your home. The default network password is “HomePlug”.
Setting Up Security on a Network Powerline device The Privacy Tab will allow users to use one primary computer to control the Network Password of all units on the home network. You will have to go back to the Main Tab first then find the DEK (Device Encryption Key) Key located on the bottom of each device. Click Enter Password and enter this Key into the Device Password area. Click OK. This Device Key will then appear in the bottom of window. Add all DEK Keys for each unit in your house.
**Note** The DEK is unique for EACH Powerline device. To use this you will need to input the DEK for each unit.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 1. What’s the speed of the PL-420 operating over a standard home power line network? The PL-420 operates up to 85 Mbps bandwidth over a standard home power line network. 2. What’s the Estimated Range of the PL-420? Approximately 300 meters in wall power lines (one household). 3. Does PL-420 work in any home? The PL-420 should work with copper wiring in any home.
Run the HomePlug Configuration Utility, it will show your current speed and your signal strength. 9. One of the PL-420’s LED doesn’t light up after I plug the HomePlug directly into a wall outlet? Test that wall outlet with other electric devices first, make sure that wall outlet is working properly. Then, try to plug your HomePlug device again. If the same problem happens again, plug both HomePlug units into adjacent sockets, and check if the lights light up.
14. How many HomePlug devices that I can install into one Local Area Network? It is recommended install up to 16 HomePlug devices in one same password powerline network.
