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Planet 85M Powerline to Ethernet Bridge with 4-Port Switch PL-420 manual

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    85M Powerline to Ethernet Bridge with 4-Port Switch PL-420 User Manual[...]

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    Copyright Copyright (C) 2006 PLANET Technology Corp. All rights reserved. The products and programs described in th is User’s Manual are licensed products of PLANET Technology, This User’s Manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright, and this User’s Manual and all accompanying hardware, software, and documentation are copyr[...]

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    CE mark Warning The is a class B device, In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures. WEEE To avoid the potential effects on t he environment a nd human health as a result of the presence of hazar dous substances in electrical and electronic equipment, end us[...]

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    Table of Content C HAPTER 1: I NTRODUCT ION ................................................................................. 5 O VERVIEW ..................................................................................... 5 F EATURES ..................................................................................... 5 S PECIFICATION ...........[...]

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    Chapter 1: Introduction Overview The Planet 85M Powerline to Ethernet Bridge with 4-Port Switch, PL-420, operates on the HomePlug Powerline Spec ification 1.0.1 standard for providing up to 85Mbps bandwidth over home AC wiri ng. Since the home power lines are the most pervasive medium in households wit h multiple outlets in every room, the PL-420 a[...]

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    Specification Model PL-420 Standard HomePlug Powerli ne Specification 1.0.1 compliant IEEE 802.3 10Base-T IEEE 802.3u 100Base-TX Ports Four RJ-45 ports Cabling Type Power cord Speed Up to 85Mbps Encryption 56-Bits DES encryption LED PWR, HP, LAN 1-4 Powerline Frequency Band 4.5Mhz to 21Mhz Dimensions 157.4 x 97.9 x 29.5 mm (W x D x H) Weight 210 g [...]

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    • Standard home power line wiring • CD-ROM utility Front Panel LED definition LED Description PWR Steady on indicates when power on HP Steady on indicates when find out another HomePlug Flashing indicates wh en auto detecting another HomePlug LAN 1-4 Steady on indicates LAN port link Flashing indicates when TX or RX activity Rear Panel 7[...]

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    Wire Diagram 8[...]

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    Chapter 2: Installation Overview The installation of 85M Powerline Ether net 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 [...]

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    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. The ‘ Install this application for ’ will work under the circumstances which multiple logins are 10[...]

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    applied. For example: If the user wishes only he/she ca n use the utility with that particular account, then bubble in ‘ Only for me ’. For those without multiple accounts or wishes to allow all us ers to access the utility choose ‘ Anyone who uses this computer (all users) ’. When finished, click the ‘ Next ’ button to continue. This s[...]

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    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 progre ss of the installation. 12[...]

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    This screen shows that the installati on was completed successfully. Click on Finish to exit the wizard. 13[...]

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    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 defaul t, 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 connecte[...]

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    The Main tab shows the powerline units that are connected to the current computer and other power line 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 [...]

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    The Main tab shows all the other power line 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 networ[...]

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    Setting Up Security on a Local Powerline device The Privacy tab will allow you to change the Netw ork Password to the unit that is currently connected to th is 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 Networ[...]

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    Setting Up Security on a Network Powerline device The Privacy Tab will allow users to use one primary computer to control the Network Passw ord 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 i[...]

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    **Note** The DEK is unique for EACH Powerline device. To use this you will need to input the DEK for each unit. 19[...]

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    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 band width 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-42[...]

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    Run the HomePlug Configurat ion 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 devic es first, make sure that wall outlet is working properly. Then, try to plug y our HomePlug device ag[...]

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    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. 22[...]