LevelOne PLI-3021 User manual

LevelOne

User Manual

PLI-3021

200Mbps Powerline Adapter

Ver. 1.0

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – Introduction................................................................................................................. 2

1.1 Overview........................................................................................................................... 2

1.2 Specification ..................................................................................................................... 2

1.3 Casing Details................................................................................................................... 3

1.4 Package Contents.............................................................................................................. 5

1.5 System Requirements........................................................................................................ 5

Chapter 2 – Installation & Uninstallation....................................................................................... 6

2.1 Installing Powerline Device.............................................................................................. 6

2.2 Installation of Powerline Utility........................................................................................ 7

2.3 Uninstallation of Configuration Utility........................................................................... 14

3.1 Main Tab......................................................................................................................... 15

3.2 Privacy Screen ................................................................................................................ 20

3.3 Diagnostics Screen.......................................................................................................... 21

3.4 About Screen................................................................................................................... 22

Chapter 4 – Individual HomePlug AV Network Stup(Optional................................................... 23

4.1 Creating a new individual HomePlug AV(networkAB)................................................. 23

4.2 Adding Bridge C to existing Network AB (Network ABC)........................................... 24

4.3 Removing Bridge B from Bridge A & C Network and join with Bridge D & E (Network

BDE) ..................................................................................................................................... 25

4.4 Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 26

Safety

FCC

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with Part 15 Class B of the FCC

Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:

(1) This device may not cause harmful interference

(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation.

This equipment is in compliance with the requirements of the following regulations: CE

Mark, 89/336/EEC

RoHS

This product is RoHS compliant.

Chapter 1 – Introduction

1.1 Overview

The LevelOne PLI-3021 operates on HomePlug AV standard, providing up to 200Mbps data

speed over the existing household power supply. This Product is cost-effective, easy to create a

home network without spending time and money to run expensive CAT5 cabling. Powerline

Device is the best solution for no-new-wire networking in the house or office.

1.2 Specification

Computer Interface IEEE802.3; IEEE802.3u

Standards HomePlug AV

Network Interface One RJ-45 (10/100Base-T Ethernet) support 200Mbps Power

Line Port

Security 128-bit AES Link Encryption with Key Management

Software Utility for Microsoft Windows 98 SE, ME, 2000, XP, and 32-bit Vista,

Data Transfer Rate 200 Mbps over Powerline and 10/100Mbps over Ethernet

Modulation Schemes OFDM Symbol Modulation on Line synchronization

1024/256/64/16/8 - QAM, QPSK, BPSK, ROBO Carrier Modulation

Frequency Band 2 ~ 28 MHz

Additional Protocols Mix of TDMA and CSMA/CA channel access scheme; CO device

generates a periodic beacon carrier for channel access scheme

Operation Range Estimated range of 300m in wall power lines

Cabling 100Base-T Cat. 5e or above UTP cable

Operating Temperature 0°C to 40°C

Storage Temperature -20°C to 70°C

Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing)

Power Input 100 ~ 240V @ 50/60Hz Internal

Housing Plastic (99mm x 73mm x 34mm)

Software Utility Device Detect/Diagnostic, NEK Password Setup for Local and

Remote Device Windows 2000, ME, NT, XP, or Vista, 7 for Initial

Setup

LED PL – Link/Act; Traffic–Link/Act; ETH – Link/Act

Certifications HomePlug AV PowerLine Specification

FCC Class B / CE Mark / HomePlug Certification

1.3 Casing Details

The front casing contains 3 status lights: Power, PLC Link, and Ethernet Link.

(INSERT FINAL CASING DESIGN)

Status Lights

Power

On: This HomePlug Ethernet Bridge is receiving electrical power

Off: Power off

PLC Link

The PLC (Powerline) Link light will indicate the overall speed of your network with 3

colors:

Red: Minimum connection indicates weak signal and slower network speed: less than

50Mbps

Orange: Normal signal with standard network speed: 50-100Mbps

Green: Excellent signal with optimal network speed: 100Mbps+

Off: No activity. This HomePlug Ethernet Bridge is not connected

Ethernet Link

Solid Green: 10/100 Mbps port linked

Blinking: 10/100 Mbps port transmitting or receiving

Off: Ethernet Link not active

Bottom Casing

Power Light

PLC Link LightEthernet Link Light

The bottom casing contains a recessed Reset Button, a Security Button, and an Ethernet

Port.

(INSERT FINAL CASING DESIGN)

Buttons

Security

This button is designed to generate an individual HomePlug AV network group under

multiple nodes environment. Please refer to the optional Individual HomePlug AV

Network Setup section below for more details.

Reset

This button is used to clear ALL data and restoreALL settings to the factory default

values.

Note: The HomePlugAV Ethernet Bridge must be plugged in to restore it to factory

defaults. Using a small object like a paper clip, depress and hold the Reset button until

the status lights begin to flash. The Reset button will need to be depressed for about 10

to 15 seconds for the reset to occur.

LED Indicators

The Powerline Ethernet Adaptor has three LEDs indicator:

Turn on when connected to AC power supply.

Turn on when detected and connected with another HomePlug adaptor

within the network.

Turn on

when connected to the Ethernet card of the computer or

Ethernet Hub / Switch.

Ethernet Port

Reset Button

Security Button

1.4 Package Contents

Make sure that you have the following items:

- PLI-3021

- RJ-45 Ethernet LAN cable

- Quick Installation Guide

- CD User Manual / QIG/Utility

1.5 System Requirements

- Powerline Ethernet Adaptor can support any Operation System. But the Powerline Utility can

only support Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Windows 7.

- Pentium III 300 MHz or above

- Powerline device

- AC power outlet

Chapter 2 – Installation & Uninstallation

Connection of Powerline Ethernet Adapter

2.1 Installing Powerline Device

1. If you have the SINGLE PACKAGE of Powerline,Connect the supplied RJ45 Ethernet cable

from your PC's Ethernet port to the Powerline Ethernet Adapter's LAN Ports or connect the

supplied RJ45 Ethernet cable from your xDSL/Cable Modem's Ethernet port to the Powerline

Ethernet Adapter's LAN Ports.

2. If you have the TWIN PACKAGE of Powerline, connect the supplied RJ45 Ethernet cable

from your PC's Ethernet port to the Powerline Ethernet Adapter's LAN Ports and connect the

supplied RJ45 Ethernet cable from your xDSL/Cable Modem's Ethernet port to the Powerline

Ethernet Adapter's LAN Ports.

3. Connect the Powerline Ethernet Adapter to your wall-mounted power outlet.

4. Check if the PLC LED of Powerline Ethernet Adapter is ON, the Powerline Ethernet Adapter

is connected and suitable for Internet Connections.

5. Check if the PLC LED is OFF, the Powerline Ethernet Adapter isn’t connected and suitable

for Internet Connections. Please follow next step to have it connected and suitable for

Internet Connections.

Ethernet Cable (RJ-45)

Powerline

Room 1 Room 2

ADSL / Cable Modem

Notebook

Internet

2.2 Installation of Powerline Utility

The Configuration Utility enables the users to identify HomePlug devices on the Powerline

network; measures data rate performance, ensures privacy and performs diagnostics by setting

user defined secure Powerline networks.

Users are requested to verify that no other Encryption Management Utilities are installed prior to

the installation of this utility. Other utilities should be uninstalled before installing this utility.

1. In order to install, insert Configuration Utility CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM drive.

The program shall run automatically. Alternatively this can also be done manually by double

clicking the autorun.exe file on the CD.

2. For Windows 7 / Vista User only, for Security reasons Windows 7 / Vista requires the

installer program to have administrator privileges so the new policy called " User Account

Control " has been introduced in Windows 7 / Vista. If UAC is enabled Windows pops up a

window " User Account Control " Windows need your permission to continue. User needs

to click " Yes / Allow " to continue.

3. Please click “ Utility” button to continue.

4. Click “Setup” button to continue.

5. Click “Next”button to continue.

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