Huawei PT500, User Manual

Page 1: ...PT500 500Mbps Powerline Adapter User Guide ...

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Page 5: ...iv Contents 1 About PT500 1 2 PT500 Installation 4 3 Advanced Configuration 6 4 Tab Pages on the PCU User Interface 12 5 FAQs 16 6 Technical Specifications 18 ...

Page 6: ...erves as a network adapter You can connect to your network directly by connecting the PT500 to a power socket The PT500 is sleek and convenient and can transmit data to a 300 meter distance at a rate of 200 Mbit s on the power line network Figure 1 1 shows home network setup using the PT500 Figure 1 1 Home network setup using the PT500 Description 1 PT500 2 Internet 3 Router 4 Set top box STB Pict...

Page 7: ...ld the Pair button on a PT500 no more than 4 seconds and repeat the operation on the other PT500 within 2 minutes The two adapters are then connected and a LAN is set up After paired successfully the two PT500 can be plugged in or out at any time and you don t need to pair them again The PT500 is restored to its default settings when you push and hold the Reset button for 8 seconds in running mode...

Page 8: ...teady on The PT500 is running Flicker The PT500 is running in energy saving mode Off The PT500 is powered off LAN Steady on The PT500 is connected to the network Off The PT500 is not connected to the network or is running in energy saving mode PLC Steady on The PT500 is connected to a device of the same type Blinks The PT500 is searching for a network Off The PT500 is not connected to the network ...

Page 9: ...ter to set up a network 1 Use a network cable to connect a PT500 and network device such as a gateway 2 Connect the PT500 to a power socket The PWR indicator turns steady on 3 Use another network cable to connect the other PT500 and an STB or other terminal devices Connect the second PT500 to another power socket The PWR indicator turns steady on One PT500 is required to add each terminal device t...

Page 10: ...is then set up 4 Press and hold the Pair button on a PT500 not connected to the LAN for 4 seconds and then release it Within 2 minutes press and hold the Pair button on any PT500 already connected to the LAN and then release it The indicators on the newly connected PT500 turn off and then steady on The PT500 automatically restarts and is connected to the network A home network supports a maximum o...

Page 11: ...e pair of PT500 adapters A power line network can be divided by network names Each PT500 powerline adapter is preset with a network name PT500 powerline adapters with the same network name can connect to each other in the same power line network If multiple PT500 powerline adapters are in the power line network you can create a private network by changing the PT500 network names This also improves...

Page 12: ... on 2 Install PCU software Please run PCU software in Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 3 After the setup is complete running the PT500 Configuration Utility software the PT500 Configuration Utility window is displayed as shown in Figure 3 2 Figure 3 2 PT500 Configuration Utility window ...

Page 13: ...8 4 Click a device such as 500Mbps Powerline Adapter to configure the device as shown in Figure 3 3 Figure 3 3 Search results 1 On the Main tab page click Connect ...

Page 14: ...b page to configure the network shown in Figure 3 4 Figure 3 4 Network Name tab page 1 Enter a name for the private network in the Network Name text box 2 Click Set All Devices All devices will restart to set up a private LAN with all device passwords registered to the local device You can click Default Public Network Name to retrieve a default network name and then click Set All Devices to releas...

Page 15: ...r PIB NVM files dialog box 2 In the Enter PIB NVM files dialog box click Browse to specify the path for storing the PIB and NVM 3 Click OK The files are loaded You can download the latest update files from the technical support Web site http www huaweidevice com Restoring Default Settings Be careful all self defined data will be lost when you use this function ...

Page 16: ...11 To restore the PT500 to its default settings press and hold the Pair button for 6 seconds after it is powered on ...

Page 17: ...d the Remote Device area show the information of other device which in your network Figure 4 1 shows the Main tab page Figure 4 1 Main tab page Table 4 1 describes the buttons on the Main tab page Table 4 1 Buttons on the Main tab page Button Description Connect Connect to the specified remote device Upgrade Firmware Upgrade the firmware Reboot Restart a specified device Restore Default Restore a ...

Page 18: ...ce Network Name Tab Page Figure 4 2 shows the Network Name tab page Figure 4 2 Privacy tab page To rename a private network display the Network Name tab page on the PCU enter a new name in the Network Name text box and click Set All Devices All devices will restart to set up a private LAN Diagnostics Tab Page Figure 4 3 shows the Diagnostics tab page Figure 4 3 Diagnostics tab page ...

Page 19: ...ation about the system and remote devices The System Information area displays the system information The Remote Device History area displays the remote device information About Tab Page Figure 4 4 shows the About tab page Figure 4 4 About tab page ...

Page 20: ...15 The About tab page displays the PCU software information such as the version and release date ...

Page 21: ...t 3 Check whether the computer can assess the Internet after you connect it to the LAN port of the router 4 Connect the PT500 to another LAN port of the router 5 If the LAN indicator is still off consult your local ISP for help What Can I Do If the PLC Indicator Is Off If the PLC indicator didn t blink after you press the Pair button the device may be running in energy saving mode Please plug the ...

Page 22: ...ration on the other PT500 within 2 minutes 4 If the PLC indicators are still off consult your local ISP for help Can I Connect Multiple PT500 Adapters A home network supports a maximum of eight PT500 adapters To connect multiple adapters to a home network repeat the operation of connecting two PT500 adapters ...

Page 23: ...orking temperature 0 40 Working humidity 5 95 RH non condensing Dimensions H x W x D CN About 71 mm 62 mm 48 mm UK About 71 mm 62 mm 57 mm UL About 71 mm 62 mm 49 mm EU About 71 mm 62 mm 64 mm Weight CN About 80 g single piece UK About 86 g single piece UL About 81 g single piece EU About 85 g single piece ...