Aztech Easy Guide
HomePlug Wireless Adapter
Easy Start Guide
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Contents
About the Product ...................................................................................................... 4
System Requirements ................................................................................. 4
Device Design.............................................................................................. 5
HomePlug Turbo (Starter it Bundle).......................................................... 6
Getting Started........................................................................................................... 7
Hardware Installation.................................................................................. 8
Hardware Installation (Starter it).............................................................. 9
Using the CD Setup Utility.......................................................................... 10
Accessing the Web User Interface ............................................................. 11
Configuring TCP/IP..................................................................................................12
Connecting Wireless Devices ..................................................................... 13
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About the Product
HomePlug Wireless Adapter is a networking de ice that allows secure transmission of
data through existing power circuits and radio frequencies. It features an Ethernet port
for wired connection and an Access Point for connecting with wireless-enabled de ices.
HomePlug Wireless Adapter is a de ice that utilizes the existing electrical wiring in the
house as a path to create a secured network of computers and Ethernet de ices.
HomePlug Wireless Adapter does not require a de ice dri er to work. With a maximum
data rate of 85 Mbps, HomePlug Wireless Adapter can reliably pro ide Internet
connection among linked de ices.
System Requirements
HomePlug Wireless Adapter can be used out of the box regardless of operating system.
Howe er, you need a computer using Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP, or Vista with a CD-
ROM dri e to use the CD Setup Utility.
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Device Design
The HomePlug Wireless Adaptor has four LEDs and an Ethernet port.
Icon
IconIcon
Icon
Name
NameName
Name
LED Status
LED StatusLED Status
LED Status
Description
DescriptionDescription
Description
Power On/Off Power is on/off
On/Off Another HomePlug is detected/not detected
HomePlug Flicker Sending/recei ing data with another HomePlug
On/Off Access point is enabled/disabled
Wireless
Flash Sending/recei ing data wirelessly
On/Off Ethernet is connected/not connected
Ethernet Flicker Sending/recei ing data through Ethernet
To reset the HomePlug
Wireless Adapter to default settings, press
RESET
RESETRESET
RESET
for 10 seconds. The Ethernet Port
Ethernet PortEthernet Port
Ethernet Port accepts either cross or
straight Ethernet cable to connect with another Ethernet de ice.
HomePlug
Ethernet
Wireless
Power
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HomePlug Turbo (Starter it Bundle)
HomePlug Turbo is a networking de ice that allows secure transmission of data through
existing power circuits. It can be connected to a computer or an existing network (router)
through an Ethernet port.
Name
NameName
Name
LED Status
LED StatusLED Status
LED Status
Description
DescriptionDescription
Description
PWR On/Off Power is on/off
On/Off Another HomePlug is detected/not detected
PL-ACT Flicker Sending/recei ing data with another HomePlug
On/Off Ethernet is connected/not connected
ETH-LINK/ACT Flicker Sending/recei ing data through Ethernet
The Ethernet Port
Ethernet PortEthernet Port
Ethernet Port accepts either cross or straight Ethernet cable to connect
with another Ethernet de ice.
PWR
PL-ACT
ETH-LIN /ACT
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Getting Started
You can use your HomePlug Wireless Adapter immediately out of the box. Howe er, if
you want to configure the de ice, you can use the CD Setup Utility or the Web User
Interface. Here are the installation steps you will go through:
Tip:
Tip: Tip:
Tip: As shown in the flowchart, there are se eral ways to configure the HomePlug
settings. We recommend you to use the CD Setup Utility to help you change the
Wireless Network Name (ESSID/SSID) and wireless security option. It helps you to
easily secure your wireless network from ea esdroppers and enjoy using your
HomePlug de ice immediately.
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Hardware Installation
You can install the HomePlug Wireless Adapter in se eral ways:
To connect the HomePlug Wireless Adapter with a computer:
1. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable from the computer’s Ethernet port and then
insert the other end into the HomePlug Wireless Adapter’s Ethernet port ( ).
Note:
Note: Note:
Note: When you connect the HomePlug Wireless Adapter with a computer, you ha e
to set the static IP Address in the computer’s network card. For instructions, please
refer to Configuring TCP/IP.
2. Plug the HomePlug Wireless Adapter into the electrical outlet.
To connect the HomePlug Wireless Adapter with an existing network/router:
1. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable from the router’s Ethernet port and then insert
the other end into the HomePlug’s Ethernet port ( ).
2. Plug the HomePlug Wireless Adapter into the electrical outlet.
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Hardware Installation (Starter it)
A Starter Kit package includes a HomePlug Turbo and a HomePlug Wireless Adapter.
To install the Starter it:
1. Insert one end of an Ethernet cable from the router’s Ethernet port and then insert
the other end into the HomePlug Turbo’s Ethernet port.
2. Plug the HomePlug into the electrical outlet.
3. Plug the HomePlug Wireless Adapter into the electrical outlet.
If you need to connect through wires with the HomePlug Wireless Adapter, insert
one end of an Ethernet cable into the computer’s Ethernet port and then insert
the other end into the HomePlug Wireless Adapter’s Ethernet port ( ).
If you need to connect wirelessly with the HomePlug Wireless Adapter, check if
the wireless LED is on and then log into the wireless network.
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Using the CD Setup Utility
The CD Setup Utility pro ides easy to follow step-by-step instructions to help you change
the wireless network name and wireless security settings. It opens on Windows
operating systems.
Note:
Note: Note:
Note: Using the CD Setup Utility is optional. Right out of the box, you can already use
your HomePlug Wireless Adapter.
To use the CD Setup Utility:
1. Insert the Resource CD
Resource CDResource CD
Resource CD into your CD dri e.
2. If the utility does not open automatically, select Start
StartStart
Start > Run
RunRun
Run, enter D:
D:D:
D:\
\\
\Setup.exe
Setup.exe Setup.exe
Setup.exe
(where D:
D:D:
D: is your CD-ROM dri e), and then click OK
OKOK
OK.
3. Follow the instructions from the CD Setup Utility.
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