PlugLink HD AV Pass-Through Adapter User’s Guide PL9667-Q1 QUICKFIND LOCATOR Contact Information Getting Help Table of Contents Installation 66‐0384‐01Rev.
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Table of Contents 1 Simple Installation...............................................................................5 Package Contents....................................................................................................... 5 Types of Connections ................................................................................................. 5 Simple Connection (Peer to Peer)................................................................................. 6 Simple Broadband Connection .....
Simple Installation Congratulations on your purchase of the PlugLink HD AV PassThriugh Adapter ! This adapter allows you to network your home or office by plugging directly into an electrical outlet. With your PlugLink HD AV Pass-Thriugh Adapter, you can easily share your high-speed Internet, mp3s, video, and gaming throughout the home or office. This manual describes how to connect your PlugLink HD AV Pass-Thriugh Adapter to a PC or cable/DSL Router.
Simple Connection (Peer to Peer) To share a simple connection between computers, attach one PL9667-Q1 device to each computer. NOTE: Do not connect the PlugLink HD AV Pass-Thriugh Adapter into a power strip, extension cord, un-interruptible power supply (UPS), or surge protector. This may prevent the unit from working properly or degrade the network performance.
Other Connections You can also use the PlugLink HD AV Pass-Thriugh Adapter with other Ethernet enabled devices, such as IP Cameras, IP set top box, game consoles, etc. “Up to eight (8) PL9667 can be placed on the same PLC (Powerline Communication) network.” Finding a Suitable Location Find a suitable location to install your PlugLink HD AV Pass-Thriugh Adapter. Where you install the units can affect their performance. Find a location that is: l l l Acceptable temperature and humidity ranges.
Troubleshooting Following are solutions to a few situations you might encounter. If you do not find a solution in this chapter, contact Asoka USA Technical Support by phone at (408) 550-8173 or through email at support@asokatech.com. Symptom: I can't connect to anything and there are no lights activated on my PL9667-Q1. Solution: 1. Unplug the device from the electrical outlet in question. 2. Locate another available outlet in your home. 3.
Solution #2: The Network Encryption Key (NEK) may not be correct on your devices. 1. Reset the Network Encryption Key using the Factory Reset button located on the bottom of your PL9667-Q1 device. This will reset the NEK back to the default of HomePlug. 2. Test your connection again. If this still does not work, perform the factory reset on all of your other PL9667-Q1 devices in your network. Solution #3: It is possible some outlets in your home are not connect together. 1.
Specifications This appendix lists the specifications for your PL9667-Q1. Standards Compliance: •HomePlug® AV • IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3x, IEEE 802.
Environmental Specifications: • Operating temperature: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 45°C) for EU plug •Operating temperature: 32°F to 95°F (0°C to 35°C) for US plug • Operating humidity: 10% to 85% Non-condensing • Storage temperature: -4°F to 158°F (20°C to 70°C) • Storage humidity: 5% to 90% Non-condensing Quality of Service: •ToS • 802.
Components Front Panel Use the status lights on the front panel to verify connections.
The following table describes the status light functions in the front panel: Status Light State Power Illuminated Off Red and Green illuminate alternately PLC Activity Device is powered on Devices has no power Stand by mode (After 3 minutes no link) Blinking Red Low connection Blinking Yellow Good connection Blinking Green Excellent connection Off Eth Link Indication Illuminated Blinking No connection Ethernet connectivity Ethernet traffic Off No Ethernet connectivity Bottom Panel The bott
Key) network. This unit will remain in this “adder” mode for about 2 minutes. 2. Select another PlugLink HD AV Pass-Thriugh Adapter (Device B) and plug into a second outlet. 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. 3.
3. An adapter can only generate a private key once. To replace a private key, first reset the unit back to its factory defaults by pressing the Firmware Default Reset (FW RST) button for 1 second, then follow the procedure above. The use of the SECURITY (Network ID) button is optional. You may also use the application software described in the manual to set NEK's as well.
Warranty Asoka warrants that (a) the hardware components of the product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship under normal use from the date of purchase when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications section of the User Guide, and (b) the software components will perform substantially in accordance with Asoka's published specifications for lifetime from the date of purchase, but does not warrant that the software will be error-free or free of all defects.
product covered by the warranty. Prior to returning any defective product, the purchaser or the authorized merchant from whom the purchaser originally bought the product must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from Asoka. All defective products should be returned to Asoka with shipping charges prepaid. Asoka will not accept collect shipments.
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.
FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with a minimum distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your body. Note: The manufacturer is not responsible for any radio or TV interference caused by unauthorized modifications to this equipment. such modifications could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
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