Asoka PL9650-WT, User Manual

Page 1: ...Adapter PL9650 WT 2011 Asoka USA Corporation Asoka PlugLink and the Asoka logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Asoka USA Corporation Information is subject to change without notice All rights reserved PL9650UG 66 0369 01Rev 001 ...

Page 2: ...uction 3 2 Important Safety Information 4 3 Learning About your Powerline Ethernet Adapter 5 4 Preparing to Install 7 5 Installing the Powerline Ethernet Adapter 9 6 Using Setup Assistant 15 7 Using Admin Utility 19 8 Technical Support Information 24 9 Technical Specifications 22 10 Warranty Information 26 ...

Page 3: ... without pulling any new cabling This unit will not interfere with other household appliances such as hair dryers vacuum cleaners or microwave ovens Consuming only 5 watts of power it is environmentally friendly and will not noticeably increase your electrical bill It is a simple secure and reliable choice for web surfing playing games complimenting your existing wireless network mp3 streaming and...

Page 4: ... all instructions before installing and operating this product Do not open the cover on this product and or alter this product in any way Follow common household electrical safety practices If you have any questions or concerns regarding these safety measures please contact Technical Support at 1 408 550 8173 or email at support asokausa com Monday through Friday from 9 00 am to 5 00 pm PST exclud...

Page 5: ...e you need to return the unit for repair The Front Panel The front panel of the PL9650 WT Adapter contains the status lights described below Figure 3 1 PL9650 WT Front Panel You can use the status lights to verify connections Viewed from top to bottom left to right the table describes the lights on the front panel of the unit Table 3 1 Status Light Descriptions Power On Off Indicates Device Powere...

Page 6: ...own in figure 3 2 Figure 3 2 PL9650 WT Front Panel The Rear Panel The label on the rear panel of the PL9650 WT Adapter contains the items listed below MAC address Model number Part number Serial number Unique device password Note For future convenience please write this information down in your Warranty Support Information card Figure 3 3 Rear Label ...

Page 7: ...y connecting to any device with a 10BaseT 100BaseT Ethernet capable device In order to share a peer to peer connection between computers all you will need is One 1 PL9650 WT device attached to each computer Figure 4 1 Peer to peer network diagram In order to share a Broadband connection between computers all you will need is One 1 PL9650 WT device attached to each computer Standard Cable DSL Modem...

Page 8: ...nk 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650 WT 8 You can also use the PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter with other Ethernet enabled device like IP Cameras IP STB game consoles and many more Figure 4 3 Networking other Ethernet enabled devices ...

Page 9: ...arby wall outlet b Connect the enclosed Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the unit c Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port of the PC 2 Insert the enclosed Installation Resource CD into your CD ROM drive The PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter Installation Utility should appear automatically If it does not appear within 30 seconds select your CD ROM drive and double click on the i...

Page 10: ...Asoka User s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650 WT 10 Figure 5 2 Begin Installation Screen 5 Click Next to continue Installation Figure 5 3 InstallShield Installation Welcome Screen ...

Page 11: ... Adapter PL9650 WT 11 6 An End User Software License Agreement EULA should appear Read thoroughly click Agree to continue Figure 5 4 End User License Agreement screen 7 Select the destination folder where you want to install and Click Install ...

Page 12: ...Asoka User s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650 WT 12 Figure 5 5 Installation Destination screen 8 Click Begin to start the installation Figure 5 6 Begin Installation screen ...

Page 13: ...Asoka User s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650 WT 13 9 Click Continue to complete the installation Figure 5 7 Complete Installation screen 10 Click Close to complete the installation ...

Page 14: ...rnet Adapter PL9650 WT 14 Figure 5 8 Finish Installation screen 11 A notification window will appear confirming the completion of the installation Click OK to begin the Setup Assistant Figure 5 9 Installation completion notification screen ...

Page 15: ... Figure 6 1 Setup Assistant Icon 2 Click Next to begin the Setup Assistant For advanced users you may bypass the Setup Assistant and click on Admin Utility to manually configure settings For instructions on using the Admin Utility go to Chapter 7 Figure 6 2 Setup Assistant Welcome Screen 3 Select which application you are using the PlugLink 9650 Adapter for and Click Next There are three applicati...

Page 16: ...options Figure 6 3 Applications screen 4 Select to change the device name and Click Next Changing your device name can help enable easier device recognition For example you can name the devices according to where each unit is located in your building Ex Bedroom Office Living Room etc Yes To change device name No To keep the default device name PlugLink local Table 6 2 Device Name options ...

Page 17: ...network password It is highly recommended to change the network password on all your PlugLink devices Changing the network password will prevent your neighbors or outsiders from accessing the network Yes To change local device network password No To keep the existing local device network password Factory Default To reset to the default local device network password HomePlug Table 6 3 Local Device ...

Page 18: ...ernet Adapter PL9650 WT 18 Figure 6 5 Local Device Network Password Screen 6 Click Finish to complete the configuration and exit the Setup Assistant or Click Admin Utility for advanced settings Figure 6 6 Setup Assistant Completion Screen ...

Page 19: ...k Admin Utility lnk Figure 7 1 Admin Utility Icon The Admin Utility consists of four 4 screens Profile Screen The Profile Screen displays information about all Powerline devices attached directly to your PC and other Powerline devices on your network The screen displays the Device Name MAC Address and Type local or remote 14mbps or 85mbps of connection for each device on your network To refresh th...

Page 20: ...Speed Screen Device Screen The Device Screen displays the names of all the devices on your network It also allows you to rename devices enabling easier device recognition To rename the device 1 Double click on the device you want to rename on the left 2 Enter new device name in the field box on the right and click Update 3 A confirmation screen will appear to inform you if the device name change w...

Page 21: ...e new password in the field box labeled New Network Password 4 Click on the drop down menu next to Local Device Application 5 Select the application you would like to change to See table 7 1 for options 6 Click Update 7 A screen will appear asking if you are sure you want to these changes Click Yes 8 A confirmation screen will appear to inform you if the changes were successful or unsuccessful Onl...

Page 22: ...twork 1 Select the remotely connected device you would like to change the password on 2 Type in the device password found on the product label located in the back of your device in the field box Device Password 3 Type the new password in the field box labeled New Network Password 4 Click Update 5 A screen will appear asking if you are sure you want to change the password Click Yes 6 A confirmation...

Page 23: ...Asoka User s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650 WT 23 Figure 7 6 Advanced Screen Rescan Icon The Rescan Icon allows you to rescan the devices on the Powerline network ...

Page 24: ...Y AND SUPPORT INFORMATION CARD THAT WAS SHIPPED WITH YOUR PRODUCT By registering your product at www asokausa com register we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades Support Information Phone 1 408 550 8173 Email support asokausa com URL www asokatech com ...

Page 25: ...ity 56 bit DES Encryption Additional Protocols Forward Error Correction FEC Automatic Channel Adaptation Power Supply 100 240V LEDs Power PLC Activity Ethernet Activity Dimensions Size 3 5x2 4x1 8 L x W x H Weight 125g Cable length 6 Environmental Specifications Operating temperature 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C Operating humidity 10 to 85 Non condensing Storage temperature 4 F to 158 F 20 C to 70 C ...

Page 26: ...with proof of the original date of purchase Repaired or replacement products will be returned to you with shipping charges prepaid Asoka warrants any replaced or repaired product or component for the remainder of the initial warranty period whichever is longer Replacement products may be refurbished or contain refurbished materials or components If Asoka by its sole determination is unable to rest...

Page 27: ...ND NON INFRINGEMENT OF THIRD PARTY RIGHTS ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED NEITHER ASOKA NOR BELLSOUTH SHALL BE LIABLE UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES TO ANY PERSON OR ENTITYFOR ANY SPECIAL INCIDENTAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OR MALFUNCTION OF THE PRODUCTS LOSS OF PROFITS OR REVENUES BUSINESS INTERRUPTION OR COSTS OF REPLACEMENT GOODS EVEN IF ASOK...

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