Asoka PlugLink PL9920-BBR, User Manual

Page 1: ...eserves the right to modify product offerings or specifications without advance notice No part of this publication may be produced in any format without the express written permis sion of Asoka USA Corporation Part Number 65 9920 001 Asoka PlugLink PL Cable DSL Router User s Manual ...

Page 2: ...ide Setup Guide 8 Router Setup Guide 11 Internet Connection WAN Side Setup Guide 13 Powerline Encryption Setup Guide 18 Checking the Internet Service Provider Setup 19 Advanced Features 19 Router LAN Setup Guide 21 Advanced Tab Setup Guide 22 Troubleshooting Guide 23 Appendix A Specifications 26 Appendix B Glossary 27 Appendix C Technical Support RMA 28 Appendix D FCC Statement 29 Appendix E Limit...

Page 3: ...nd Internet connection We also suggest that you give yourself some time to play with your new powerline net working device All Asoka PlugLink networking devices are designed and manufactured to meet Asoka s and industry organizations i e HomePlug Powerline Alliance IEEE FCC and UL rigorous specifications and world class quality stan dards During development our laboratory testing team put the Plug...

Page 4: ... walk on the cords The PL Cable DSL Router should be plugged directly into an AC wall outlet Note The appropriate voltage 120 240V will be clearly marked on the box Only a qualified technician should service this product Opening or removing covers may result in exposure to dangerous voltage points or other risks Note Opening or removing the covers will void your product warranty Unplug the PL Cabl...

Page 5: ...er is powered up When the router is ready to use the LED flashes every second to indicate the router is functioning normally If the LED stops flashing or flashes more rapidly an error has occurred Refer to the troubleshooting section for help LINK One or more powerline devices have been detected on the net work ACT Traffic indicator on the powerline network will flash occasional ly even if no powe...

Page 6: ...omputers with either Ethernet network cards or HomePlug compliant Powerline network units Windows TCP IP networking software installed on all computers Web browser installed on one or more computers What Equipments can be used with the PL Cable DSL Router Computers Network Printers Ethernet Hub or Switch USB to Ethernet Bridge Mp3 Players Internet Enabled Video Game Consoles i e XBox PS2 Important...

Page 7: ...pters such as an Asoka PlugLink Wall Mount device connect the computer s Ethernet or USB port to the Wall Mount and plug the Wall Mount directly to an outlet For more information please refer to the HomePlug Certified product installation guide Note Connect the powerline network adapters directly into an AC wall outlet Do not plug the pow erline network adapters to a power strip or extension cord ...

Page 8: ...at will access the Internet through the router 7 All devices connected to the router and powered on will cause the cor responding LINK light on the front of the router to turn on Check that all expected lights are on including the WAN LINK ACT light Make sure that the correct type of cabling is used for all ports See the troubleshooting guide if a light is not on See illustration below for referen...

Page 9: ...up Guide There are two parts of the software setup first to get all equipment on the LAN working with the router and then to get the router to connect to the Internet The connection of a local computer to the router is required first so that will be the first step The setup will be simplest if automatic IP address assignment DHCP is used To find out if DHCP is enabled follow these steps depending ...

Page 10: ...dress tab 6 Select Obtain an IP Address Automatically if not already selected 7 If the computer was previously con nected to the Internet it may have an old gateway setting Remove the gateway setting by clicking on the Gateway tab and remove any IP addresses 8 Click OK to close the TCP IP properties panel 9 Click OK to close the Network panel The changes will take effect when this panel is closed ...

Page 11: ...ick Local Area Connection and select Properties 3 Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and click Properties 4 Select Obtain an IP Address Automatically and Obtain a DNS server automatically if not already selected 5 Click OK to close the TCP IP properties panel 6 Click OK to close the Network panel The changes will take effect when this panel is closed Asoka PlugLink PL Cable DSL Router Manual 10 ...

Page 12: ...will need to manually set the router password to match the local powerline device password If a computer is connected directly to the router using an Ethernet cable the computer will not need to do any encryption setup If your computer has been previously connected to the Internet If the computer has been used previously to share Internet access using a proxy server this must be disabled first If ...

Page 13: ...ord admin Note If you would like to change the default password please go to the Administration tab and you will be able to change the password Once you enter the correct password and click Login the screen on the next page will be displayed For most Cable DSL modem users you will only need to utilize the three 3 tabs under the EZSetup tab For users who require additional features you will be able...

Page 14: ...ures will differ depending on what kind of Internet connection type you select Please click the corresponding button and fill in the fields with the info provided by your Internet Service Provider Default IP Address and Subnet Mask The Default IP Address is 192 168 8 1 for the router The Default Subnet Mask is 255 255 255 0 for the router Asoka PlugLink PL Cable DSL Router Manual 13 ...

Page 15: ...er will reset back to the above default IP address and subnet mask DHCP Client Setup Host Name and Domain Name These fields allow you to enter a host and domain name for the router Some ISPs require these fields to be entered in order for the Internet con nection to function properly Please check with your ISP to see if it is nec essary to fill these fields on your router Asoka PlugLink PL Cable D...

Page 16: ... IP Setup If you have subscribed a permanent IP Address from your ISP then you must select Static IP and configure this particular settings page Your ISP will supply all the necessary information on all the fields for this setup page Please contact your ISP for the required information To apply any changes in the setting page click the Save Restart button Asoka PlugLink PL Cable DSL Router Manual ...

Page 17: ... of connection Ususally ISPs that use PPPoE will require you to fill in PPPoE Account and PPPoE Password Dial on Demand and Auto Disconnect You can instruct the router to dis connect from the Internet by entering the number of seconds after inac tivity If you check on Dial on Demand the router will automatically re establish your Internet connection as soon as you attempt to access the Internet To...

Page 18: ...pplies to connections in Europe only Your ISP will provide all the information needed for this setup page Please contact your ISP for ther required information To apply any changes in the setting page click the Save Restart button Asoka PlugLink PL Cable DSL Router Manual 17 ...

Page 19: ...pdated ensure all other powerline devices on your network use the same password as the router Please refer to the installation guide for the other powerline devices for changing the pass word Now press the Scan Now button to get a list of all detected pow erline devices If a device is missing from this list please refer to the trou bleshooting section Asoka PlugLink PL Cable DSL Router Manual 18 ...

Page 20: ...ssing the Internet using your web browser Type in a website address and allow the browser a while to detect the new net work settings The web page should appear shortly The troubleshooting section will help if no web site can be found Advanced Features Router Administration The administration tab allows you to perform the following tasks Reset System Setting to Factory Default Backup System Settin...

Page 21: ...omputer or floppy disk This is a great tool to have so that you can restore the router s system set ting quickly Restore System Setting to the Previous Setting Revert back to the previous version of setting on the router Change Login Password Change the login password on the web setup interface via 192 168 8 1 Upgrade Firmware Update your firmware on the router Most current version of the firmware...

Page 22: ... will fail Using MAC cloning will give the router the MAC address of your computer and any server on the Internet will pass the identity checks Restart System Restart the router Router LAN Setup Guide The built in DHCP server automatically assigns IP addresses to all connect ed computers this is the best setup for most networks If a different range of IP addresses are required enter the router set...

Page 23: ...AC Filter The MAC Filter function allows listing of MAC addresses of computers that are not allowed Internet access but can communicate with other comput ers on the local network Service Time To only allow Internet access certain hours of the day or for a certain peri od of time only the router can be set up to automatically control access and automatically switch Internet access off after a given...

Page 24: ...omputer but enables services like Internet Gaming and Audio Video Conferencing that might otherwise be blocked by the router Dynamic DNS Maintaining a web site is difficult if the computer is not on a static IP WAN address The Dynamic DNA function allows a web address to be associat ed with a changing IP address Visit www dyndns org for more info Troubleshooting Guide A computer network contains m...

Page 25: ...NK LED on the router for the cor responding port to ensure the connectiong is working If not check that the correct cable type is used Expect for LAN Port 1 use straight Ethernet cable You will need a crossover cable for LAN Port 1 For a powerline device ensure that the LNK LED is on next to the PWR LED If not ensure that the powerline device is operating cor rectly and the password is identical o...

Page 26: ... cable Enter the WAN setup and check that all settings match the set tings provided by your Internet Service Provider Check that the Advanced setup of the router does not prevent Internet access or forwarding is set up to redirect Internet traffic If in doubt reset the router from the Administration screen or by pressing the button on the back on the router to restore factory default settings The ...

Page 27: ...oE IPSec L2TP RIP 1 2 Powerline HomePlug 1 0 Compliant 14 Mbps LED indication Power Ready WAN LAN Link Act 10 100 Full Duplex Collision Power Input External DC 6 5V DC 2A Dimensions 155 x 105 x 20 mm TBD Unit Weight 320 g 11 oz Certification FCC class B CE mark UL Operating Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage Temperature 20 C to 70 C 4 F to 157 F Operating Humidity 10 to 85 non condensin...

Page 28: ...ing IP addresses IP Address The computer s logical address on the network LAN Local Area Network your computers attached to the router MAC Address The computer s physical address on the network TCP IP Protocol necessary for Internet access WAN Wide Area Network the Internet side of the router Asoka PlugLink PL Cable DSL Router Manual 27 ...

Page 29: ...rt Center at c o Technical Support Asoka USA Corporation 820 American Street San Carlos CA 94070 Main 650 591 3236 Support 650 591 3189 Fax 650 591 3782 Email support asokausa com http www asokausa com Monday Friday 9 00 AM 5 00 PM PST Asoka PlugLink PL Cable DSL Router Manual 28 ...

Page 30: ...d to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Op...

Page 31: ... the product at your expense in its original shipping and packing materials A description of the problem must be included with the returned product An RMA number obtained from Asoka USA must be placed on the exterior ship ping container An RMA number may be obtained by contacting Asoka USA at 650 591 3189 Monday through Friday 9 00 a m to 5 00 p m PST excluding holidays or by e mail at support aso...

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Page 34: ...Asoka USA Corporation 820 American Street San Carlos CA 94070 Main 650 591 3236 Support 650 591 3189 Fax 650 591 3782 Email support asokausa com http www asokausa com Making Connectivity a Reality ...