PlugLine Smart Energy AV Master User’s Guide PL7667-MST 66-0366-02Rev.
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Table of Contents Chapter Title Page 1 Introduction 5 2 Important Safety Instructions for the PlugLink 7 3 Overview 8 4 Installation 12 5 Getting Started with the PlugLink 15 6 Basic PL7667-MST Configuration 19 7 PL7667-MST Administration 26 8 Reset and network of PLC 31 Quick Guide to the PlugLink Default Settings 34 Appendix A Page 4 of 39
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST Chapter 1 Audience This guide is designed as a reference for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing a PlugLink PL7667-MST, hereafter referred to as the gateway. It is assumed that you are familiar with and have a working knowledge of the concepts and terminology associated with Ethernet and local area networking. Purpose This guide describes the hardware and software features of the PlugLink PL7667-MST.
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Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST Chapter 2 Important Safety Instruction for the PlugLink PL7667-MST The following precautions should be taken when using this product: Read all instructions before installing and operating this product. Do not open the cover on this product and/or alter this product in any way. Follow common household electrical safety practices.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST Chapter 3 Overview This chapter provides information about the following topics: Features Package Contains Front Panel Description Rear Panel Description Features PlugLink 7667–MST features: Utilizes the existing electrical wiring to distribute data services IEEE 802.3, 802.3u, 802.3x, 802.3z/ab, 802.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST Figure 3-1: PL7667-MST Top Panel The Front Panel The front panel of the PL7667 contains the one Power Outlet.. Figure 3-2: PL7667-MST Front Panel Side Panel You can use the status lights to verify connections. Viewed from top to bottom, the table bellow describes the lights on the side panel of the unit.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST ETH Link Blinking Green Off On Blinking Off Excellent Connection No Connection Ethernet Connectivity Ethernet Traffic No Ethernet Connectivity The Bottom Panel The bottom panel of the PL7667-MST contains one (1) Ethernet port as shown below. Figure 3-3: PL7667-MST Bottom Panel The Rear Panel The rear panel is where the product label is located. The product label contains the items listed below.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST Operating System and Browser Support You can access the web-based interface by using the operating systems and browsers listed in Table 3-2. OS Windows 98SE Windows ME Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows 2003 Server Windows NT 4.0 RedHat 6.2 Minimum Service Pack or Patch Second Edition Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.5 or above 5.5 or above 5.5 or above 5.5 or above 5.5 or above 5.5 or above Mozilla Firefox Netscape Communicator Other 1.x or above 7.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST Ensure that your Internet browser popup blocker is disabled. To disable the popup blocker, follow these steps: Under Internet Explorer 1. Open a web browser. 2. Under the Tools menu, select Turn off Popup Blocker. Under Firefox or Netscape 1. Open a web browser. 2. Under the Tools menu, select Options. 3. Choose the Content icon. 4. Uncheck the box next to Block Popup Windows. 5.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST Chapter 4 Installation This chapter describes how to install your CPE device and how to interpret the LEDs to ensure proper operation. Read the topics, and perform the procedures in the following order: Preparing for Installation Warnings Safety Instructions Installing the CPE Connecting to a 10/100 Port Wall mounting the CPE Preparing for Installation If you mount the CPE to a power outlet, use the screws supplied with the CPE.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST A voltage mismatch can cause equipment damage and may pose a fire hazard. If the voltage indicated on the label is different from the power outlet voltage, do not connect the device to that receptacle. Do not work on the system or connect or disconnect cables during periods of lightning activity. Ultimate disposal of this product should be handled according to all national laws and regulations. Safety Instructions Read these safety instructions carefully.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST You can install the CPE simply by plugging directly into a power outlet or by physically mounting onto a power outlet.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST Chapter 5 Getting Started with the PL7667-MST This chapter provides a quick step-by-step installation and setup procedure guide for a standalone PL 7667-MST. For detailed installation procedures for mounting your CPE, see Chapter 4, “Installation.” For product overview information, see Chapter 3, “Overview.” Connecting to a PC To perform the initial configuration, follow these steps: 1. Connect a Category-5 straight-through cable to the 10/100 ports on the PL7667. 2.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST Assigning your PC to the same network as the CPE The –PL 7667 has an IP address: 192.168.1.253. For network access, you must manually assign your PC an IP address of 192.168.1.x, where “x” is a number between 1 and 254(excluding 253.) Accessing the CPE from your Browser 1. Open an Internet browser (i.e. Internet Explorer or Mozilla Firefox). 2. In the address field, type 192.168.1.253 and press Enter. Figure 5-2: Address field. 3. In the User ID field, type admin. 4.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST The username and password are case sensitive. For security, you should set a unique system password after initial login. For instructions on how to set a unique system password, see Chapter 7. Understanding the PL7667-MST Web Interface When you access the web-based user interface (UI), the System Details page is the first page you will see. The System Details page shows you a quick view of the adapter’s status and settings.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST 1. Quick Main Navigation Links The UI is divided into five main logical sections and you can be directed to any of the five sections by clicking on their corresponding links. 2. Quick Sub Navigation Links In each of the five main logical sections, sub navigation links on the right will appear, providing you with logical links for each specific category. 3. Quick Buttons 1) The Home button is available in every page of the UI.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST Chapter 6 Basic PL7667–MST Configuration This chapter presents procedures for configuring the basic parameters of your PL7667 interface, including IP, Subnet Mask and DNS settings. This chapter contains the following sections: LAN Settings Powerline Network Management Configuring your LAN Settings To configure the CPE’s LAN settings, click IP ADDRESS on the Main menu. The IP Address Configuration Page is the first page under the IP ADDRESS section.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST 1. IP Address The IP Address is the internal IP address of the PL7667. The default IP address is 192.168.1.253. To access the PL7667 Setup Interface, type this IP address into the address or navigation bar of your web browser. This address can be changed if needed. To change the IP address, type in the new IP address and click Apply. The IP address you choose should be a non-routable IP. Examples of a non-routable IP are: 192.168.x.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST Figure 6-2: Device Scan Screen The Device Scan screen will only list Powerline devices on your network that have the same Powerline Network Encryption KEY (NEK).
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST Chapter 7 PL7667–MST Administration This chapter describes how to perform operations to administer your PL7667-MST.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST Figure 7-1: System Password Screen Managing System Logs The CPE (PL7667) maintains a System Log which displays potential security threats and system information. This log can be viewed with a browser using the PL7667’s web management interface. You can copy the log entries from the web management interface and paste into a report. To view system log: 1. Click on Systems in the Main menu. 2. In the Sub menu, select Logs.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST Figure 7-2: System Log View Some network conditions can produce network traffic that appears to be an attack, even when no one is deliberately attacking the LAN. To follow up on a possible attack, contact your ISP to determine the source of the attack. Regardless of the nature of the attack, your LAN is protected and no further steps need be taken. Reboot Sometimes it may be necessary to reboot the adapter if it is working improperly.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST 5. After a minute, the home page of the adapter will reappear automatically. If not, type the adapter’s IP address (default = 192.168.1.253) into the address or navigation bar of your web browser. It is important not to turn off the power or unplug the adapter (CPE) during the reboot. Figure 7-3: Reboot screen Restoring Factory Defaults At times, you may need to restore factory default settings on the adapter.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST 8. After a minute, the home page of the adapter will reappear automatically. If not, type the adapter’s IP address (default = 192.168.1.253) into the address or navigation bar of your web browser. Figure 7-4: Restoring Factory Default screen Saving a Current Configuration You can save your current configuration by using the System Backup feature. Saving your configuration will allow you to restore it later if your settings are lost or changed.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST Figure 7-5: Saving a Current Configuration screen Restoring a Previous Configuration You can restore a previous configuration by using the System Restore Settings feature. To restore a previous configuration: 1. 2. 3. 4. Click on Systems in the Main menu. In the Sub menu, select Restore Backup. Click Restore. A popup window will appear that allows you to select the location where your old configuration file is located.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST Figure 7-6: Restoring a Previous Configuration screen Update Firmware Firmware updates will be made available periodically from Asoka. Firmware updates contain feature improvements and fixes to problems that may have existed. When Asoka releases new firmware, you can download the firmware from Asoka’s web site at http://www.asokausa.com and update your adapter’s firmware to the latest version. To upload a new firmware upgrade onto the CPE, follow these steps. 1.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST Figure 7-7: Firmware upgrade screen. Energy configuration Using the ENERGY Setting page, users can configuration SRS Server parameters through Energy configuration sub menu. This sub menu allows for configuration of SRS Server URL, SRS Server password. To display this page, click ENERGY in the Web Management utility menu bar and then click Energy Config in the navigation panel. 1. 2. 3. In the SRS ServerURL Fields, select Server address and Server port.
Asoka® ® User Guide e PlugLin nk PL7667-M MST Figure 7-8: 7 Energy Config C screen. Time Se etting Using th he Time pag ge, you can change the e system da ate, time. The current sy ystem date and time appearr under the SYSTEM main menu. To change the e system da ate, time, use e the follow wing procedure. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Clic ck on SYSTEM M in the Ma ain menu. In the Sub men nu, select Time Settingss. In the Mon-Day-Year fields, specify th he month, day, d and yea ar to be use ed.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST Figure 7-9: Time Setting.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST Chapter 8 Reset and network of PLC The PL7667-MST device has two hardware push buttons: FW RST (Firmware Default Reset ) button – Resets the PL7667-MST back to factory default settings. Press and hold the button with a pin or sharp object for about 2 seconds until you see the lights on the device flash briefly.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST Figure 8-1 Two devices of PLC. ADDING A THIRD OR MORE PLUGLINK HD AV DEVICES Ethernet light PLC ACT light Power light Device A Device B Device C 1. Plug your new PL7667-MST (Device C) into an AC outlet. The POWER light indicator should be lit solid green. a. Press the SECURITY button BRIEFLY (1 second) and release. The POWER light should now be blinking green. b.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-MST the PLC ACT (Power line Communication Activity) light will turn solid green (flashing green when there is data traffic) indicating they are synchronized with the same NEK. 4. To add more PlugLink devices; simple repeat this process per device. 5. Congratulations, you are done! Figure 8-2 Three devices of PLC Notes: 1. The other devices already in the Power line network with the proper NEK are not affected and do not need to be reconfigured. 2.
Appendix A Default Settings Login and Password: User Name: admin Password: welcome IP Setting: IP Address: 192.168.1.253 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.
FCC Notice FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
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