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Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH Table of Content Chapter Title Page 1 Introduction 3 2 Important Safety Information 4 3 Learning About your Powerline Ethernet Adapter 5 4 Preparing to Install 7 5 Installing the Powerline Ethernet Adapter 9 6 Using Setup Assistant 14 7 Using Admin Utility 17 8 Technical Support Information 21 9 Technical Specifications 22 10 FCC Statement 23 11 CE Statement 24 12 Warranty Information 25 Page 2
Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH Chapter 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter (PL9650-ETH) from Asoka. This adapter lets you network your home or office by simply plugging directly into your wall outlet. Now, networking is as easy as plugging in a night light. With your PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter, you can easily share your high-speed Internet broadband, mp3s, video and gaming throughout the home or office without pulling any new cabling.
Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH Chapter 2 Important Safety Instruction for the PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter 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’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH Chapter 3 Learning about your PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter Package Contents PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter (PL9650-ETH) 6 feet Ethernet cable Quick Installation Guide Installation Resource CD Warranty and Support Information Card If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact the retailer where you made your purchase.
Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH The Bottom Panel The bottom panel of the PL9650-ETH contains an Ethernet (RJ-45) port as shown in figure 3-2. Figure 3-2: PL9650-ETH Front Panel The Rear Panel The label on the rear panel of the PL9650-ETH Adapter contains the items listed below. MAC address Model number Part number Serial number Unique device password Note: For future convenience, please write this information down in your Warranty Support Information card.
Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH Chapter 4 Preparing to Install the PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter The PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter lets you set up a home or an office network using your existing electrical outlets. It can also easily compliment your existing network by connecting to any device with a 10BaseT/ 100BaseT Ethernet-capable device.
Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH You can also use the PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter with other Ethernet enabled device like IP Cameras, IP STB, game consoles, and many more. Figure: 4-3: Networking other Ethernet enabled devices.
Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH Chapter 5 Installing the PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter Note: Do not connect the PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter into a power strip, extension cord, uninterruptible power supply (UPS), or surge protector. This may prevent the unit from working properly or degrade the network performance. 1. Connect each of your PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapters.
Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH Figure: 5-2: Begin Installation Screen. 5. Click “Next” to continue Installation. Figure: 5-3: InstallShield Installation Welcome Screen.
Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH 6. An End User Software License Agreement (EULA) should appear. Read thoroughly, click “Agree” to continue. Figure: 5-4: End User License Agreement screen. 7. Select the destination folder where you want to install and Click ''Install''.
Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH Figure: 5-5: Installation Destination screen. 8. Click “Begin” to start the installation. Figure: 5-6: Begin Installation screen.
Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH 9. Click ”Continue” to complete the installation. Figure: 5-7: Complete Installation screen. 10. Click “Close” to complete the installation.
Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH Figure: 5-8: Finish Installation screen. 11. A notification window will appear confirming the completion of the installation. Click “OK” to begin the Setup Assistant. Figure: 5-9: Installation completion notification screen.
Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH Chapter 6 Using the Setup Assistant Setup Assistant will help guide you to configure your PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter. 1. The Setup Assistant automatically starts after completing the installation. You may also start the Setup Assistant manually by clicking on the Setup Assistant icon on your desktop. PlugLink 9650 Setup Assistant.lnk Figure: 6-1: Setup Assistant Icon 2. Click “Next” to begin the Setup Assistant.
Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH and video streaming. Select this if you are going to use this device with your VoIP phone. Table 6-1: Applications options. Voice over IP Figure 6-3: Applications screen. 4. Select to change the device name and Click “Next”. Changing your device name can help enable easier device recognition. For example, you can name the devices according to where each unit is located in your building. (Ex. Bedroom, Office, Living Room, etc.
Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH Figure 6-4: Device Name option screen. 5. Select to change the network password and Click “Next”. The local device network password screen allows you to change your network password. It is highly recommended to change the network password on all your PlugLink devices. Changing the network password will prevent your neighbors or outsiders from accessing the network. Yes No Factory Default To change local device network password.
Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH Figure 6-5: Local Device Network Password Screen. 6. Click ‘Finish’ to complete the configuration and exit the Setup Assistant or Click ‘Admin Utility’ for advanced settings. Figure 6-6: Setup Assistant Completion Screen.
Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH Chapter 7 Using the Admin Utility The Admin Utility is a tool for Advanced Users. It allows you to manually configure a PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter that is directly connected to your Personal Computer or any PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapters that are remotely residing on your PlugLink Powerline network. PlugLink Admin Utility.lnk Figure 7-1: Admin Utility Icon The Admin Utility consists of four (4) screens.
Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH The Speed Screen displays the speed of your device’s connection to the Powerline network. You can check the speed of the other devices by clicking on them. Figure 7-3: Speed Screen. Device Screen The Device Screen displays the names of all the devices on your network. It also allows you to rename devices enabling easier device recognition. To rename the device: 1. Double-click on the device you want to rename on the left. 2.
Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH Figure 7-4: Device Screen Advanced Screen The Advanced Screen allows you to Maintain security and application for the device that is attached directly to your PC Maintain security for other Powerline devices on your network. To modify the security and application on a device that is directly connected to your PC: 1. Select the device connected directly to your computer on the left panel 2.
Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH Skype. These should default to the ‘Online Game/ Internet’ option). Table 7-1: Local Device Application Options Figure 7-5: Advanced Screen To modify the security on a device that is remotely connected but on the same Powerline network: 1. Select the remotely connected device you would like to change the password on. 2. Type in the device password found on the product label located in the back of your device in the field box Device Password. 3.
Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH Figure 7-6: Advanced Screen Rescan Icon The Rescan Icon allows you to rescan the devices on the Powerline network.
Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH Chapter 8 Technical Support PLEASE REFER TO THE WARRANTY AND SUPPORT INFORMATION CARD THAT WAS SHIPPED WITH YOUR PRODUCT. By registering your product at www.asokausa.com/register, we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. Support Information Phone: 1-888-ASOKAUSA(276-5287) Email: support@asokausa.com URL: www.asokausa.
Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH Chapter 9 Technical Specifications Standards Compliance HomePlug® I IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet Additional Protocols Forward Error Correction (FEC) Automatic Channel Adaptation System Requirements Windows® 98 SE, 2000, ME and XP OS Power Supply 100-240V Network Protocol TCP/IP LEDs Power PLC Activity Ethernet Activity Network Interface Ethernet (RJ-45) Dimensions Size: 3.5x2.4x1.
Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH Chapter 10 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.
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Asoka® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 Ethernet Adapter PL9650-ETH Chapter 12 Warranty and Support Information Thank you for selecting an Asoka product! Please retain the receipt as proof of purchase and write down the information below in case you need to obtain support.
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