PlugLine Smart Energy AV Ethernet User’s Guide PL7667-ETH 66-0366-01Rev.
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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 11 5 Getting Started with the PlugLink 15 6 Basic PL7667-MST Configuration 19 7 PL7667-MST Administration 22 8 Reset and network of PLC 26 Quick Guide to the PlugLink Default Settings 29 Appendix A
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-ETH Chapter 1 Audience This guide is designed as a reference for the networking or computer technician responsible for installing a PlugLink PL7667-ETH, 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-ETH.
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Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-ETH Chapter 2 Important Safety Instruction for the PlugLink PL7667-ETH 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-ETH Chapter 3 Overview This chapter provides information about the following topics: Features Package Contains Front Panel Description Rear Panel Description Features PlugLink 7667–ETH 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-ETH Figure 3-1: PL7667-ETH Top Panel The Front Panel The front panel of the PL7667 contains the one Power Outlet.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-ETH 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-ETH 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-ETH 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-ETH 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-ETH This product relies on the building’s installation for short-circuit (over current) protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC, 15A U.S. (240 VAC, 10A International) is used on the phase conductors (all current-carrying conductors). 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.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-ETH 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-ETH Chapter 5 Getting Started with the PL7667-ETH This chapter provides a quick step-by-step installation and setup procedure guide for a standalone PL 7667-ETH. 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-ETH Assigning your PC to the same network as the CPE The –PL 7667 has an IP address: 192.168.1.254. 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 192.168.1.254 and press Enter. Figure 5-2: Address field. 3. In the User ID field, type admin. 4.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-ETH 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-ETH 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-ETH 2. 3. 4. 5. 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. 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. Quick Buttons 1) The Home button is available in every page of the UI.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-ETH Chapter 6 Basic PL7667–ETH 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 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-ETH 1. IP Address The IP Address is the internal IP address of the PL7667. The default IP address is 192.168.1.254. 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-ETH 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-ETH Chapter 7 PL7667–ETH Administration This chapter describes how to perform operations to administer your PL7667-ETH. This chapter consists of the following sections: Reboot Restoring Factory Default Firmware upgrade Reboot Sometimes it may be necessary to reboot the adapter if it is working improperly. Rebooting will not delete any of your configuration settings. To reboot the adapter: 1. 2. 3. 4. Click on Systems in the Main menu.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-ETH Figure 7-1: Reboot screen Restoring Factory Defaults At times, you may need to restore factory default settings on the adapter. It is recommended that you back up your settings prior to restoring to factory default settings. To restore factory default settings: 1. 2. 6. 7. Click on Systems in the Main menu. On the Sub menu, select Factory Reset. Click Restore Default. A popup window will appear to confirm your request to reboot the adapter. Click OK to continue. 8.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-ETH Figure 7-2: Restoring Factory Default 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-ETH Figure 7-3: Firmware upgrade screen.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-ETH Chapter 8 Reset and network of PLC The PL7667-ETH device has two hardware push buttons: FW RST (Firmware Default Reset ) button – Resets the PL7667-ETH 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-ETH Figure 8-1: Two devices of PLC ADDING A THIRD OR MORE PLUGLINK HD AV DEVICES Ethernet light PLC ACT Device A Device B Device C 1. Plug your new PL7667-ETH (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. IMPORTANT: If the POWER light is not blinking green, repeat Step “a” until the power light is blinking green. c.
Asoka® User Guide PlugLink PL7667-ETH 3. In about 15 seconds the POWER light will change from flashing green to solid green and 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.
Appendix A Default Settings Login and Password: User Name: admin Password: welcome IP Setting: IP Address: 192.168.1.254 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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