Asoka PlugLink, User Manual

Page 1: ...rporation All rights reserved Asoka USA Corporation reserves the right to modify product offerings or specifications without advance notice No part of this publication may be produced in any for mat without the express written permission of Asoka USA Corporation Part Number 65 9620 001 ...

Page 2: ... 9 Installing USB Wall Mount PL9720 USB 10 Installing Ethernet Wall Mount PL9620 ETH 13 Encryption Utility Guide 16 Adding Computers to a Network 20 Appendix A Specifications 22 Appendix B Trouble Shooting Guide 23 Appendix C Tech Support Information 27 Appendix D FCC Statement 28 Appendix E Limited Warranty Information 29 Appendix F Glossary 31 Asoka PlugLink Wall Mount Users Manual 1 ...

Page 3: ...ction to PLC Power Line Communications technology and its application as it relates to networking Please take a moment to read through this manual and familiarize yourself with PLC technology We also suggest that you give yourself some time to play with your new powerline networking device All Asoka PlugLink networking devices are designed and manufactured to meet Asoka s and industry organization...

Page 4: ...e people may walk on the cords The wall mount should be plugged directly into a 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 remov ing the covers will void your product warranty Unplug the wall...

Page 5: ...e but that only help companies generate profits and leave you with less money in your pocket Not only can Home Networking save you money but also time Just think with a Home Network you can send print jobs to a central computer all with a click of a mouse without having to save on a disk and moving it to the only computer con nected to the printer What are the options to Home Networking What is Po...

Page 6: ... or office giving you the flexibility to move around your home or office Powerline Networking far outweighs the HPNA solution And since it is still a wired network Powerline Networking is a secure and reliable network much like an Ethernet Network Table 1 0 Comparison of the four network topologies Data Rate Cost Coverage QoS Security Ethernet HPNA 802 11a g Powerline Data Rate Cost Coverage QoS S...

Page 7: ...can vary To help you better understand follow the appropriate statement below that best describes the type of network you want to build 1 I want to connect 2 or more computers laptops to share documents When you have installed your Powerline Network it will look like this 2 I want to share an Internet connection between multiple computers laptops When you have installed your Powerline Network it w...

Page 8: ...tiple computers laptops When you have installed your Powerline Network it will look like this 4 I want to add or extend my existing Ethernet Cat5 network When you have installed your Powerline Network it will look like this Asoka PlugLink Wall Mount Users Manual 7 OR ...

Page 9: ...Local Access Network When you have installed your Powerline Network it will look like this 6 I want to integrate a Powerline Network into my existing Corporate LAN Local Area Network When you have installed your Powerline Network it will look like this Asoka PlugLink Wall Mount Users Manual 8 ...

Page 10: ...other Ethernet device is found on the other end of the Ethernet cable If this LED remains dark check that both connected devices are powered on and the cable is not damaged COL Collision If two powerline devices are trying to send data at the same time one of them will delay the transmission and this LED lights blinks LNK Link Lights up when the device detects another HomePlug compliant device on ...

Page 11: ...PL9720 USB check for any shipping damages to on the carton and system unit before proceeding with any installa tions Inspect the cartons for any obvious damages before unpacking Installation Instructions Important Insert the CD before plugging in the device in to ensure correct installation 1 After inserting the installation CD the installation should automatically start If the installation progra...

Page 12: ...ext to start installation 3 Copyright notice If the conditions are acceptable select I accept and click Next to continue 4 Select USB as shown and click Next to continue Asoka PlugLink Wall Mount Users Manual 11 ...

Page 13: ...r was not automatically installed follow the instructions in the Driver Installation Utility and select installation from c pro gram files asoka usbdriver The installer may ask for the Windows 98SE installation CD If so follow instructions on the screen Windows 2000 The driver will be installed automatically Windows XP The Windows XP Hardware Wizard may appear as shown in the next picture If so ch...

Page 14: ...for any shipping damages to on the carton and the system unit before proceeding with any installations Inspect the cartons for any obvious damages before unpacking Installing Your PL9620 ETH Caution Connecting the Ethernet Wall Mount to a router network printer or other networked device If the Asoka PlugLink device is going to be connected to something other than a comput er such as a Router Broad...

Page 15: ...automatically start the application by clicking on the Start button select Run and choose Browse Under Look In select the CD Rom Drive click on Asoka setup exe and choose OK 2 Click Next to start installation 3 Copyright notice If the conditions are acceptable select I Accept And click Next to contin ue Asoka PlugLink Wall Mount Users Manual 14 ...

Page 16: ...outlet no power strip or extension cord Plug the supplied Ethernet cable into the PL9620 ETH and the Ethernet card on your PC Click Finish when the device is plugged in 6 Reboot the computer when prompted When the computer has started the Asoka PlugLink PL9620 Ethernet Wall Mount is ready to use Asoka PlugLink Wall Mount Users Manual 15 ...

Page 17: ...omputer Start the Encryption Utility from the Start menu by selecting the Asoka folder and select Encryption Utility The Encryption Utility will take a few seconds analyzing the network and report the quality of the link For a step by step guide to setting encryption jump to page 19 To find out more about the capabilities of the Encryption Utility please read on Now the Encryption Utility presents...

Page 18: ...ine Network button is pressed Asoka PlugLink Wall Mount Users Manual 17 The Security tab is the network encryption setup for the local device connected to the computer the Encryption Utility runs on Type in a password between 4 and 24 characters long the pass word is case sensitive Press the Set Local button to write the password into the local PlugLink device The default password is HomePlug whic...

Page 19: ...dapter It is normally of the form XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX where X is a number or uppercase letter Type the Device Password into the box labeled Device Password while the Network Password box must contain the password chosen for your private network Click Add The Device Password will be stored for future use Make sure the Password is added to the box on the left and Status says OK If an error message c...

Page 20: ...nter or similar device the device must still be programmed with a network password to communicate with the other devices on the network Follow these steps to set up a remote device 1 Start the Encryption Utility from the start menu under the Asoka folder 2 Select the Remote tab 3 Type your chosen password in the Network Password box 4 Find the remote device password printed on the remote powerline...

Page 21: ...e box Windows XP Select Start Control Panel Performance and Maintenance System Select the Computer Name tab click the Change button and type in a new name Setting up Internet access sharing To get Internet access sharing to work on a powerline network the following items are needed Cable Modem or DSL Modem connected to the Internet or other high speed Internet access Ethernet Router connected to t...

Page 22: ...g Windows Explorer Right click on the folder and select sharing select Share this folder Windows XP File sharing is by default switched off Enable file sharing by running the Network Setup Wizard Start All Programs Accessories Communications Network Setup Wizard Follow the instructions in the wizard and the computer will allow file sharing To actually share a folder open My Computer and navigate t...

Page 23: ... ETH LNK ACT Environmental Dimensions LxWxH USB 7 5x4 75x2 5cm ETH 9 5x6 5x4cm USB Cable L Ethernet 6 Weight USB 0 25 lbs ETH 0 50 lbs Power Input 110V AC 5W Safety EMI FCC part 15 UL US and Canada Operating Temperature 32 F to 131 F 0 C to 55 C Storage Temperature 4 F to 158 F 20 C to 70 C Operating Humidity 10 to 85 Non condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90 Non condensing Appendix A Specifications...

Page 24: ...an IP address or Host Name e g ping 192 168 1 1 or ping anotherHostName If it just doesn t work 1 Check that the PL LNK LED is on if not This LED shows that the device can see other HomePlug devices on the powerline network Make sure that all other powerline devices are securely plugged in directly to an outlet no extension cord or surge suppressor 3 Check the USB Ethernet cables PL9720 USB Check ...

Page 25: ... USB Look for a Local Area Network adapter named USB PowerPacket Network Adapter if the icon is dimmed right click on the icon and select enable Ethernet Look for a Local Area Network adapter icon that matches the Ethernet adapter your PlugLink device is connected to If disabled right click to enable the device Windows 98 Select Network USB Scroll through the list of network adapters to find an ad...

Page 26: ... in one by one Start all computers and check to see if that solves the problem If not Go into the TCP IP properties and check that the boxes for automatically obtaining IP address and gateway are checked normal operation If not make sure that both com puters are on the same subnet Run ipconfig all from the command prompt on all computers to verify that all computers have valid IP addresses on the ...

Page 27: ...ion Make sure the device is connected straight into the socket and not a power splitter or extension cord Try another outlet If all of the above fails please call Asoka Technical Support at 650 591 3189 or send us an e mail to at support asokausa com Asoka PlugLink Wall Mount Users Manual 26 ...

Page 28: ...ort Center at Asoka USA Corporation 820 American Street San Carlos CA 94070 Technical Support Tel 650 591 3189 Fax 650 591 3782 eFax 419 858 0216 E mail support asokausa com http www asokausa com support Monday Friday 8 30 AM 5 00 PM PST Asoka PlugLink Wall Mount Users Manual 27 ...

Page 29: ...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 30: ...SA 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 asokausa com within the warranty period You must provide Asoka with your original invoice as proof of place and date of purchase The repaired or replaced product will be returned to you ...

Page 31: ...IDENTAL INDIRECT OR CONSE QUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER NO MATTER HOW DENOMINATED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO DAMAGES FOR LOSS OF PROFITS OR CONFIDEN TIAL OR OTHER INFORMATION FOR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION FOR PERSONAL INJURY FOR LOSS OF PRIVACY FOR FAILURE TO MEET ANY DUTY INCLUDING OF GOOD FAITH OR OF REASONABLE CARE FOR NEGLIGENCE AND FOR ANY OTHER PECUNIARY OR OTHER LOSS WHATSOEVER ARIS...

Page 32: ...a NIC network interface card and the upper layer protocol software running in a computer Ethernet Popular network standard for home and business use Gateway A generic term for an internetworking system a system that joins two networks together HomePlug Powerline Alliance A nonprofit industry alliance comprised of industry leaders at each level of the value chain from Technology to Services Content...

Page 33: ...it up means that no data can be transmitted MAC Address This is the physical address of a network adapter This address is unique for all network devices unlike the IP Address which can be set to any value Modem A device that converts an analog signal to data for use by a computer Examples are phone modems for dial up Internet access cable modems and DSL modems Network Two or more computers connect...

Page 34: ...et TCP Transmission Control Protocol A very common protocol used in combination with the IP protocol often called TCP IP TCP is used for reliable data transfer of files etc when data must be received error free The protocol uses an acknowledgment system through which the receiver must send a reply for each packet sent The companion protocol to TCP is UDP which provides faster but less accurate tra...

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Page 37: ...Asoka USA Corporation 820 American Street San Carlos CA 94070 Sales 650 591 3236 Support 650 591 3189 Fax 650 591 3782 www asokausa com ...