Asoka PL9760-ETH, User Manual

Page 1: ...66 0363 00Rev 001 PlugLink HD AV Smart Bridge User s Guide PL9760 ETH Contact Information Getting Help Table of Contents Installation QUICKFIND LOCATOR ...

Page 2: ... requirements for Class A digital devices In that event your right to use the equipment may be limited by FCC regulations and you may be required to correct any interference or radio or television communications at your own expense You can determine whether your equipment is causing interference by turning it off If the interference stops it was probably caused by the Asoka equipment or one of its...

Page 3: ...stallation 11 5 Getting Started with the PlugLink HD AV Smart Bridge 15 6 Basic PlugLink HD AV Smart Bridge Configuration 18 7 Advanced Settings 21 8 PlugLink HD AV Smart Bridge Administration 23 9 Technical Support 32 10 Technical Specifications 33 11 Warranty 35 Appendix A Quick Guide to the PlugLink HD AV Smart Bridge Default Settings 36 ...

Page 4: ...nstructions and information Command descriptions use the following conventions Commands and keywords are in italic text Arguments for which you supply values are in bold Square brackets indicate optional elements Braces group require choices and vertical bars separate the alternative elements Braces and vertical bars within square brackets indicate a required choice within an optional element Inte...

Page 5: ...tation on the Asoka website at this URL http www asokausa com Document Feedback You can submit comments via email to custserv asokausa com You can also submit your comments via regular mail by writing to the following address Asoka USA Corporation Attn Customer Service 2344 A Walsh Avenue Santa Clara CA 95051 USA We appreciate your comments ...

Page 6: ...ad 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 8167 or email at support asokausa com Monday through Friday from 9 00 am to 5 00 pm PST excl...

Page 7: ...ures Utilizes the existing electrical wiring to distribute data services IEEE 802 3 802 3u 802 3x 802 3z ab 802 1q One auto negotiating 10 100BASE T Ethernet ports Status LEDs showing Ethernet activity and link status Up to 200Mbps of data transmission Package Contains Open the package and check that you have all the following items 1 PlugLink HD AV Smart Bridge PL9760 ETH 2 6 Ethernet cable 3 War...

Page 8: ...iptions Power On Off Indicates Device Powered On Indicates No Power PLC Activity Blinking Off Indicates Activity on the Powerline Network Should blink Intermittently Indicates No Activity on the Powerline Network Function Indicator On Blinking Off Indicates custom functions ETH Link On Blinking Off Indicates Ethernet Connectivity Indicates Ethernet Traffic Indicates No Ethernet Activity The Bottom...

Page 9: ...el is where the product label is located The product label contains the items listed below Model number Unique device password IP Address WAN MAC Address Powerline MAC Address Ethernet MAC Address Serial number For future convenience please write this information down in your Warranty Support Information card Figure 3 3 Rear Label ...

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Page 11: ...o its power source Before working on the equipment that is connected to power lines remove all jewelry including rings necklaces and watches Metal objects will heat up when connected to power and ground and can cause serious burns or weld the metal object to the terminals The plug socket combination must be accessible at all times because it serves as the main disconnecting device To prevent the s...

Page 12: ...must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Canada ICES 003 Issue 3 This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES 003 Korea Class B Device This device is registered for EMC requirements for residential use This device can be used not only in residential areas but in all other areas Safety Instructions Read these safety instructions c...

Page 13: ...ropped or damaged The equipment has obvious signs of breakage Do not leave this equipment in an unconditioned environment Temperatures above 45ªC 113ªF can damage the equipment Keep this guide for later reference Installing the CPE You can install the CPE simply by plugging directly into a power outlet or by physically mounting onto a power outlet Before you begin the installation decide how you w...

Page 14: ... Page 14 of 39 Figure 3 1 PlugLink HD AV Smart Bridge Ethernet Cable Connect the CPE into a nearby wall outlet Connect the enclosed Ethernet cable to the Ethernet port of the unit Connect the opposite end of the cable to an Ethernet port on the PC or laptop ...

Page 15: ...n follow these steps 1 Connect a Category 5 straight through cable to the 10 100 ports on the PL9760 HD AV Smart Bridge 2 Connect the other end of the cable to an Ethernet RJ 45 port on the workstation PC or server 3 Plug the PL9760 HD AV Smart Bridge directly into an outlet 1 PlugLink HD AV Smart Bridge 2 Ethernet cable 3 Power outlet Figure 5 1 Connecting to a LAN port Assigning your PC to the s...

Page 16: ...r Figure 5 2 Address field 3 In the User ID field type admin 4 In the Password field type welcome 5 Click Login Figure 5 3 Login screen The username and password are case sensitive For security you should set a unique system user id and password after initial login For instructions on how to set a unique user id and password see Chapter 8 Understanding the 9760 HD AV Smart Bridge Web Interface ...

Page 17: ...gation Links In each of the five main logical sections sub navigation links on the right will appear providing you with logical links for each specific category 3 Quick Buttons 1 The Home button is available in every page of the UI Pressing this button will take you back to the home page which is the System Details page 2 The Glossary button is available in every page of the UI Pressing this butto...

Page 18: ...s detailed information about the gateway that includes model number firmware version number hardware version serial number Internet Wide Area Network WAN settings Local Area Network LAN settings and firewall settings 5 Page Name The page you are on is identified by its Page Name ...

Page 19: ...rfaces This chapter contains the following sections LAN Settings Powerline Network Management Configuring your LAN Settings To configure the CPE s LAN settings click LAN on the Main menu The LAN Configuration Page is the first page under the LAN section Figure 6 1 LAN Configuration Screen 1 IP Address The IP Address is the internal IP address of the gateway The default IP address is 192 168 1 253 ...

Page 20: ...thing between 0 and 255 10 x x x where x is anything between 0 and 255 2 Subnet Mask A Subnet Mask allows you to break down what appears logically to be a single large network into smaller ones which reduces network overhead Powerline Network Management The PL9760 HDAV Adapter allows you to configure the Powerline network encryption key to talk to other Powerline devices on your network To scan an...

Page 21: ...y list Powerline devices on your network that have the same Powerline Network Encryption KEY NEK To Change the Powerline Network Encryption Key on your PL9760 HD AV Smart Bridge follow these steps 1 Go to the Powerline main menu and select Password Settings in the sub menu 2 Enter the new Powerline network encryption key 3 Click GO ...

Page 22: ...Asoka User Guide PlugLink 9760 HD AV Adapter PL9760 ETH Page 22 of 39 Figure 6 3 Powerline NEK Settings Screen ...

Page 23: ...ng Reboots and Factory Default Settings Configuring System Backups Managing Firmware Update Configuring System Password You can change the login information to your adapter for security For security purposes it is highly recommended that you change the password welcome when you first configure the CPE To change the password 1 Click on Systems in the Main menu 2 In the Sub menu select Password 3 In...

Page 24: ...tains a System Log which displays potential security threats and system information This log can be viewed with a browser using the PL9760 s web management interface You can copy the log entries from the web management interface and paste into a report To view system log 1 Click on Systems in the Main menu 2 In the Sub menu select Logs ...

Page 25: ...ily No Enter how often you would like the system logs to be emailed to you 2 Day Enter the day of the week like Monday you would like the system logs to be emailed 3 Time Enter the time you would like the system logs to be emailed 4 Email Address Enter your full email address username mydomain com in the Email Address field to receive the event log via email Once sent the log is cleared from the g...

Page 26: ... 2 In the Sub menu select Reboot System 3 Click Reboot 4 A popup window will appear to confirm your request to reboot the adapter Click OK to continue 5 After a minute the home page of the adapter will reappear automatically If not type the adapter s IP address default 192 168 1 253 into the address or navigation bar of your web browser It is important not to turn off the power or unplug the adapt...

Page 27: ...ot type the adapter s IP address default 192 168 1 253 into the address or navigation bar of your web browser Figure 8 5 Restoring Factory Default screen Saving a Current Configuration You can save your current configuration by using the System Backup feature Saving your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or changed It is recommended that you back up your cu...

Page 28: ...ck on Systems in the Main menu 2 In the Sub menu select Restore Backup 3 Click Restore 4 A popup window will appear that allows you to select the location where your old configuration file is located Select the location of your old configuration file 5 Click Open to continue 6 You will be asked if you want to continue Click OK 7 After a minute the home page of the CPE will reappear automatically I...

Page 29: ...lick on Systems in the Main menu 2 In the Sub menu select Update Firmware 3 Click Browse to locate the new firmware update file downloaded from Asoka s web site 4 The box next to the Browse button will now display the location and name of the firmware file you just selected Click Update 5 You will be asked if you are sure you want to continue Click OK 6 You will see one more message This message t...

Page 30: ...Asoka User Guide PlugLink 9760 HD AV Adapter PL9760 ETH Page 30 of 39 Figure 8 9 Firmware upgrade screen ...

Page 31: ...can configure TR069 settings to make you device be under the management of your Internet Service Provider s ACS server TR069 is one of the public protocols of Broadband organization 1 Click on Powerline in the Main menu 2 In the Sub menu select ACS Configuration 3 Fill the ACS URL and other information as your ISP suggestion ...

Page 32: ...Appendix A Default Settings Login and Password User Name admin Password welcome PowerLine Passwords PowerLine password HomePlugAV IP Setting IP Address 192 168 1 253 Subnet Mask 255 255 255 0 ...

Page 33: ...f the product This warranty extends only to you the original purchaser and is not transferable to any subsequent purchasers This warranty does not apply if in the judgment of Asoka the product fails due to damage from shipment handling storage accident abuse misapplication or misuse or if it has been used or maintained in a manner not conforming to product manual instructions has been modified in ...

Page 34: ...ANY PERSON OR ENTITY FOR 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 ASOKA IS INFORMED IN ADVANCE OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES ...

Page 35: ...rference will not occur in a particular installation This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation Caution The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or tv interference caused ...

Page 36: ... can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades Support Information Phone 408 550 8167 Email support asokausa com URL www asokausa com Complete the information below and keep it for reference when contacting Technical Support Company product purchased from Company telephone number Product model number Product serial number ...

Page 37: ...SDRAM Processor MIPS 4Kc CPU Embedded cache 8K byte I cache 8K cache Embedded memory management unit MMU 32 entry TLB 175MHz 227 MIPS Address Assignment Static IP DHCP Powerline Security 128 bit AES Encryption Bandwidth 200 Mbps Distance 100 meters Operating Frequency 2 to 29 MHz Modulation Schemes Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM Symbol Modulation DQPSK DBPSK ROBO Carrier Modulatio...

Page 38: ...l Specifications Operating temperature 32 F to 113 F 0 C to 40 C Operating humidity 10 to 85 Non condensing Storage temperature 4 F to 158 F 20 C to 70 C Storage humidity 5 to 90 Non condensing Electromagnetic Emissions FCC Part 15 Class B UL US and Canada CE Warranty 1 year warranty ...

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