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Asok a® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 E therne t Adapter PL 9650-E TH 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 WarrantyInformation 25 Page 2 of 26
Asok a® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 E therne t Adapter PL 9650-E TH 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.
Asok a® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 E therne t Adapter PL 9650-E TH 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.
Asok a® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 E therne t Adapter PL 9650-E TH 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.
As ok a ® U s er ’s Gui de Pl ugLi nk 9650 Ether net Adapter PL9650-ET H The Bottom Panel The bottom panel of the PL9650-ETH contains an Ethernet (RJ-45) port as shown in figure 3-2. Figure 3-1: 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.
Asok a® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 E therne t Adapter PL 9650-E TH 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.
Asok a® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 E therne t Adapter PL 9650-E TH 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.
Asok a® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 E therne t Adapter PL 9650-E TH 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.
Asok a® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 E therne t Adapter PL 9650-E TH Figure: 5-2: Begin Installation Screen. 5. Click “Next” to continue Installation. Figure: 5-3: InstallShield Installation Welcome Screen. 6. An End User Software License Agreement (EULA) should appear. Read thoroughly, select “I Accept” and click “Next” to continue.
Asok a® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 E therne t Adapter PL 9650-E TH Figure: 5-4: End User License Agreement screen. 7. Select the destination folder where you want to install and Click ''Next''. Figure: 5-5: Installation Destination screen. 8. Click “Begin” to start the installation.
Asok a® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 E therne t Adapter PL 9650-E TH Figure: 5-6: Begin Installation screen. 9. Click ”Continue” to complete the installation. Figure: 5-7: Complete Installation screen. 10. Click “Close” to complete the installation.
Asok a® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 E therne t Adapter PL 9650-E TH 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.
Asok a® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 E therne t Adapter PL 9650-E TH 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. Figure: 6-1: Setup Assistant Icon 2. Click “Next” to begin the Setup Assistant.
Asok a® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 E therne t Adapter PL 9650-E TH 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.) Yes To change device name. No To keep the default device name, ‘PlugLink(local)’. Table 6-2: Device Name options.
Asok a® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 E therne t Adapter PL 9650-E TH Yes No Factory Default To change local device network password. To keep the existing local device network password. To reset to the default local device network password, ‘HomePlug’. Table 6-3: Local Device Network Password Options. 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.
Asok a® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 E therne t Adapter PL 9650-E TH 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. Figure 7-1: Admin Utility Icon The Admin Utility consists of four (4) screens.
Asok a® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 E therne t Adapter PL 9650-E TH 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. Enter new device name in the field box on the right and click “Update”. 3.
Asok a® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 E therne t Adapter PL 9650-E TH 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. Type the new password in the field box labeled New Network Password. 3.
Asok a® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 E therne t Adapter PL 9650-E TH 5. A screen will appear asking if you are sure you want to change the password. Click ‘Yes’. 6. A confirmation screen will appear to inform you if the password change was successful or unsuccessful. Figure 7-6: Advanced Screen Rescan Icon The Rescan Icon allows you to rescan the devices on the Powerline network.
Asok a® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 E therne t Adapter PL 9650-E TH 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: 1-650-286-0300 Email: support@asokausa.com URL: www.asokausa.
As ok a ® U s er ’s Gui de Pl ugLi nk 9650 Ether net Adapter PL9650-ET H 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: 3.5” x 2.4'' x 1.8” (L x W x H) Weight: 0.
Asok a® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 E therne t Adapter PL 9650-E TH 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.
Asok a® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 E therne t Adapter PL 9650-E TH Chapter 11 Declaration of Conformity Company Name and Address: Declares that the Product: Intended purpose: Asoka USA Corporation 558 Pilgrim Drive Unit H Foster City, CA 94404 USA PL9650-ETH, Turbo Ethernet Adapter PLC Ethernet Adapter Complies with the following the provisions of Council Directives: approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to electromagnetic 89/336/EEC compatibility (as amended) harmonization of the la
Asok a® User’s Guide PlugLink 9650 E therne t Adapter PL 9650-E TH 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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