Aztech Technologies HL105EW 85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter User Manual

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85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide Page 2 of 36 Table of Contents Preliminary Pages Page Chapter 1 – Setup the HomePlug Wireless Adapter........................................................5 1.1 Minimum Requirements...................................................................5 1.2 Typical HomePlug Wireless Adapter Connection ...........................6 Chapter 2 – HomePlug Wireless Adapter Overview........................................................7 2.1 Light Indicators and Ports ................................................................7 Chapter 3 – Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card .................................................9 3.1 For Windows® 98 Second Edition / Windows® Me.......................9 3.2 For Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP...........................................10 Chapter 4 – Configuring Your Internet Browser...........................................................12 4.1 Microsoft® Internet Explorer™ (based on IE 5.5).............................12 4.2 Netscape Navigator ........................................................................12 Chapter 5 – The HomePlug Wireless Web Page ............................................................13 5.1 System ............................................................................................15 5.1.1 Administrator Settings....................................................................15 5.1.2 Firmware Upgrade..........................................................................16 5.1.3 Configuration Tools .......................................................................17 5.1.3.1 Restore Factory Default Configuration ...........................17 5.1.3.2 Backup Settings...............................................................18 5.1.3.3 Restore Settings...............................................................20 5.1.4 System Status .................................................................................21 5.1.5 System Log.....................................................................................22 5.1.6 Reset ...............................................................................................22 5.2 LAN................................................................................................23 5.2.1 LAN Settings..................................................................................23 5.3 HomePlug.......................................................................................24 5.3.1 Local...............................................................................................24 5.3.2 Remote............................................................................................25 5.3.3 Scan ................................................................................................26 5.4 Wireless..........................................................................................27 5.4.1 Setting.............................................................................................27 5.4.2 Security...........................................................................................28
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide Page 3 of 36 5.4.3 AP Mode.........................................................................................29 5.4.3.1 Access Point ....................................................................29 5.4.3.2 Wireless Client ................................................................30 5.4.3.3 WDS ................................................................................33 5.5 Wireless QoS..................................................................................34 5.5.1 QoS QAP Setting............................................................................34 5.5.2 QoS QSTA Setting .........................................................................35 5.5.3 QoS DSCP Setting..........................................................................36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide Safety Summary Messages WARNING Page 4 of 36 HIGH VOLTAGE is used in the equipment. Make sure equipment is properly grounded BEFORE opening. Failure to observe safety precautions may result in electric shock to user. CAUTION Check voltages before connecting equipment to power supplies. Wrong voltages applied may result in damage to equipment.
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide Page 5 of 36 Chapter 1 – Setup the HomePlug Wireless Adapter The HomePlug Wireless Adapter is a Homeplug 85Mbps Turbo with 802.11G Wireless LAN that transforms your in-house power circuit into networking infrastructure with a Wireless LAN interface. Transforms any plug socket into a WLAN connection. Ideal for anyone to extend their Wireless Internet access or make an internal network. Surf the Internet and share data - and rest assured with the best security from eavesdroppers through encryption on the power circuit and WLAN. Built-in Quality of Service (QOS) features also provides the necessary bandwidth for multimedia payloads including TV over IP (IPTV), higher data rate broadband sharing, Online-Gaming, VoIP Calls, extending Wireless LANs coverage, Audio-Video transmission across the network as well as Network camera connectivity. 1.1 Minimum Requirements • Pentium® MMX 233MHz • A CD-ROM Drive • Ethernet card installed with TCP/IP Protocol • Operating Systems support for Setup Utility: - Windows® 98 Second Edition - Windows® Me - Windows® 2000 - Windows® XP • OS independent for Ethernet • Web Browser support: - Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 (or later versions) - Netscape® Navigator 3.02 (or later versions)
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide 1.2 Typical HomePlug Wireless Adapter Connection Figure 1 shows a typical HomePlug Wireless Adapter connection. Figure 1 : User Connection Diagram Page 6 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide Chapter 2 – HomePlug Wireless Adapter Overview 2.1 Light Indicators and Ports The HomePlug Wireless Adaptor has four light indicators (LEDs). See Figure 2 below. Power LEDPL-Act LEDWireless LEDEthernet LEDFigure 2 : Light Indicators Page 7 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide Icon LED Status Description ON When power is supplied to the HomePlug Wireless Adapter. ON When detected and connected with another HomePlug Adaptor within the network. Flicker When the HomePlug Wireless Adapter is transmitting / receiving data. Flash When the Wireless LAN is operational. ON When the Ethernet cable is properly connected from your HomePlug Wireless Adapter to the Ethernet Card. Flicker When the Ethernet is transmitting / receiving data. The Ethernet Port is a 10/100 Base-T Auto-MDI/MDIX (allows either cross or straight cable) Ethernet jack (RJ-45) to connect to your Ethernet Network card or Ethernet Router/Modem or Ethernet Hub/Switch. The Reset button is used to reset the HomePlug Wireless Adapter to its factory defaults. Page 8 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide Chapter 3 – Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card The illustrated screen shots serve only as examples. For any dissimilarity, please follow the instructions closely as prompted on your computer. NOTE: Proceed with this section ONLY: - if the Request IP Address from DHCP Server is disabled. OR - if the Request IP Address from DHCP Server is enabled but there is no DHCP Server available. 3.1 For Windows® 98 Second Edition / Windows® Me Proceed with the steps below. 1. From your Windows desktop, right-click on the Network Neighborhood icon. Select Properties. 2. From the Configuration tab, select TCP/IP-> xxx where xxx refers to the model of your Ethernet Card that is connected to your Bridge Modem. 3. Click Properties as shown in Figure 3. Figure 3 : Network settings Page 9 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide 4. Click the IP Address tab. 5. Select the option Specify an address. Enter the IP address as shown in Figure 4 and click OK.. Figure 4 : TCP/IP Properties 6. Ensure that your Bridge Modem is powered ON. 7. Restart your system. 8. Proceed to Chapter 4. 3.2 For Windows® 2000 / Windows® XP Windows® 2000: a. From your Windows desktop, right-click on the icon My Network Places and select Properties. b. At the Network and Dial-up Connections window, right-click on the Local Area Connection icon and select Properties. Windows® XP: (Instructions are based on default Start menu option) a. From your Windows desktop, click Start > All Programs > Accessories > Communications > Network Connections. b. Right-click on the Local Area Connection icon that reflects the model of your Ethernet Card that is connected to your Bridge Modem and click Properties. Ensure that the field Connect Using indicates the model of your Ethernet Card that is connected to your Bridge Modem. Page 10 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide NOTE: This is important especially if you have more than one Local Area Connection icons displayed at the Network and Dial-up Connections / Network Connections window. Ensure that you have selected the correct one.) 1. Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Figure 5 : Local Area Connection properties 2. Select the option Use the following IP address. Enter the IP address as shown in Figure 6 and click OK. Page 11 of 36 Figure 6 : TCP/IP Properties 3. Click OK again to close. 4. Ensure that your Bridge Modem is powered ON. 5. Restart your system. 6. Proceed to Chapter 4.
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide Chapter 4 – Configuring Your Internet Browser 4.1 Microsoft® Internet Explorer™ (based on IE 5.5) 1. From your Windows desktop, double-click on your Internet Explorer icon to launch your Browser. 2. From the Menu, click Tools and select Internet Options... . 3. Select the Connection tab. Click the field, 'Never dial a connection'. (This option will be grayed off if you have not installed an analog modem on your computer/notebook before. 4. Click the LAN Settings... button. Ensure that your Proxy Server is not enabled. 5. Click OK to close the dialog box. 6. You may now proceed to Chapter 5. 4.2 Netscape Navigator 1. From your Windows desktop, double-click on your Navigator icon to launch your Browser. 2. Click Options > Network Preferences. 3. Select Proxies. Ensure that the No Proxies option is selected. OR 4. Click Edit > Preferences. 5. Select Advanced and click Proxies. Ensure that the option Direct Connection to the Internet is enabled. 6. Click OK for changes to take effect. 7. You may now proceed to Chapter 5. Page 12 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide Chapter 5 – The HomePlug Wireless Web Page NOTE: If the Request IP Address from DHCP Server is disabled OR if the Request IP Address from DHCP Server is enabled but there is no DHCP Server available, you should have your computers configured in Fix IP Address mode (refer to “Chapter 3: Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card” on Page 9. From your Internet Browser, key in 192.168.1.254 at the address bar and hit <Enter>. Figure 7 : Login – Fix IP NOTE: If the Request IP Address from DHCP Server is enabled and the DHCP Server is available, you should refer to the DHCP Clients on the Server for the IP address that is assgined to the HomePlug Wireless Adapter. Pls use this IP address to login to the web page. From your Internet Browser, key in x.x.x.x which is the IP address assigned by the DHCP Server at the address bar and hit <Enter>. Figure 8 : Login – DHCP Server NOTE: If you are not able to get any IP address from the DHCP Server, please power off and on again for the HomePlug Wireless Adapter. You can also plug out the HomePlug Wireless Adapter and then plug in again with the present of the Ethernet cable. Page 13 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide NOTE: Upon accessing HomePlug Wireless Adapter, if the screen shown in Figure 9 is not attainable, you must delete your temporary Internet files to clear the web cache. You will be prompted with user login page. Enter “admin” for the Password and click on LOGIN. Figure 9 : Login Password Upon successful login, the Advanced Setup page as shown in will be displayed. Figure 10 : Advanced Setup Page NOTE: Please remember to click on Logout upon exiting the web page. This is because ONLY one user is allowed to access the web page at one time. Page 14 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide 5.1 System The System Settings allow Administrator Settings, Firmware Upgrade, Configuration Tools, System Status, System Log and Reset. 5.1.1 Administrator Settings When you configure the HomePlug Wireless through an internet browser, the system requires you to enter your password to validate your access permission. By default, the Password is set to “admin”. The Administrator Settings page under the System allows you to set a password to restrict management access.. Figure 11 : Administrator Settings Click Apply to take effect the setting. Page 15 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide 5.1.2 Firmware Upgrade The HomePlug Wireless software is stored in the FLASH memory and can be upgraded as new software is released. Figure 12 : Firmware Upgrade Click Browse to locate the software file and then click Apply. You will be prompted to confirm on the continue with the upgrade process. Figure 13 : Firmware Upgrade Confirmation NOTE: For the Firmware Upgrade, the configuration data will be set to default. Click OK when the below is prompted. Do not turn off the device. Figure 14 : Firmware Upgrade Warning Page 16 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide 5.1.3 Configuration Tools The Configuration Tools allow you to Backup Settings, Restore Settings and Restore Factory Default Configuration. 5.1.3.1 Restore Factory Default Configuration To restore the factory default settings, select Restore Factory Default Configuration and click Apply. Figure 15 : Restore Factory Default Configuration The page as shown in Figure 16 will be displayed. Click on Restore… and you will be asked for the confirmation as shown in Figure 17. Figure 16 : Restore Factory Default Figure 17 : Restore Factory Default Confirmation NOTE: The HomePlug Wireless will be rebooted. Please do not turn off the device. Page 17 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide 5.1.3.2 Backup Settings To backup the settings as a configuration file saved on to your PC, select Backup Settings / Restore settings as shown in Figure 18. Figure 18 : Backup Settings / Restore settings Click on Backup Settings. Figure 19 : Backup Settings Page 18 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide Click on Save file when the below is prompted. Figure 20 : Backup Settings – Save file Select the folder where you want to save the file and key in the file name under which you want to save the settings. Figure 21 : Backup Settings – Save to folder Page 19 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide 5.1.3.3 Restore Settings To restore the settings from a configuration file saved on your PC, select Backup Settings / Restore settings as shown in Figure 22. Figure 22 : Backup Settings / Restore settings Click Browse to locate the configuration file saved on your PC and then click Restore Settings. Figure 23 : Restore Settings Page 20 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide 5.1.4 System Status The System Status allows you to see the connection status of the LAN interface and also the firmware/hardware version numbers. Figure 24 : System Status Page 21 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide 5.1.5 System Log The System Log allows you to view any attempts that have been made to gain access to your network. Figure 25 : System Log Click on the Download button to save the system log files. Click on the Clear button to clear away the system log files. Click on the Refresh button to update the system log files. 5.1.6 Reset The Reset page allows you to perform a reset to the device. Figure 26 : Reset Page 22 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide 5.2 LAN 5.2.1 LAN Settings The LAN Settings page under the LAN allows you to configure the device’s IP address for the LAN interface. The default IP Address of the device is 192.168.1.254. By default, the device request an IP address from a DHCP server. Figure 27 : ADSL Modulation Click Apply to take effect the settings. NOTE: If the Request IP Address from DHCP Server is disabled OR if the Request IP Address from DHCP Server is enabled but there is no DHCP Server available, you should have your computers configured in Fix IP Address mode (refer to “Chapter 3: Configuring Your Ethernet Network Card” on Page 11 in order to access the web page. Page 23 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide 5.3 HomePlug The HomePlug section allows you to setup the Local Network Password, Remote Network Password and Scan the Powerline Network to get the MAC address of all the connected HomePlugs. 5.3.1 Local This is used to setup the Network Password of Local Homeplug. See Figure 28. All HomePlug devices are shipped using “HomePlug” as a Network Password. This page allows you to change this Network Password and set your own private password then apply it to the HomePlug device connected to the computer. The local HomePlug MAC address will be shown. Figure 28 : Local Network Password Click Apply to take effect the setting. NOTE: Your private Local Network Password must have between 1 and 256 characters. The password is case sensitive. The Network Password can include any letters of the alphabet, numbers or punctuation marks. Remember the Network Password as it will be needed when adding other devices to the network later. Page 24 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide 5.3.2 Remote This is used to setup the Network Password of Remote HomePlug. See Figure 29. This page allows you to set up a Network Password remotely on other HomePlug devices through the powerline. The other devices on the network with HomePlug capabilities will have a Device ID/Device Password printed on the device itself. Find the passwords for the device you want to manage and type it into the Remote Device ID text box. Next, type your private Network Password into the Network Password text box. Click on the Apply button. This will set the Network Password of the Remote HomePlug to the currently defined Network Password. Figure 29 : Remote Network Password Click Apply to take effect the setting. NOTE: The remote device must be present on the powerline in order for the password to be confirmed and changed. Page 25 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide 5.3.3 Scan The Scan function displays the MAC Address’ of all connected HomePlugs. See Figure 30. This page shows all HomePlug devices found on your powerline network identified by their MAC addresses. Figure 30 : Scan Network NOTE: In case a HomePlug device in your home is not listed in the screen above, make sure that its Network Password is not with a different password than your current Local Network Password. Page 26 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide 5.4 Wireless This section allows you to configure the Wireless parameters. 5.4.1 Setting The ESSID is set as “LNX_WILDPASS” by default. It can be changed. ESSID is wireless network name for the HomePlug Wireless device. Your wireless client will need this name for wireless connection. See Figure 31. To disable the HomePlug Wireless Access Point, uncheck the box for the Wlan Radio. This will prevent the wireless router from emitting any wireless signal. You can also hide the ESSID by checking the box for SSID Broadcast. The wireless client will not be able to see your ESSID wireless network name. Figure 31 : Wireless Settings Click Apply to take effect the setting. Page 27 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide 5.4.2 Security It is important for user to enforce security in wireless LAN environment, this is to prevent unauthorized wireless users from accessing your router. By default, the ‘None’ is selected for the Encryption Type. See Figure 32. In order to implement security, proceed with the following steps. a. Select the Shared option for the Encryption Type. b. Select the Auto Switch option for the Authentication Type. c. Under Key 1 box, 10 Hexadecimal (0-9, or A-F) digits are needed if 64-bit WEP is used and 26 Hexadecimal digits are needed if 128-bit WEP is used. For example, the characters “1122aabbcc” are in 10 Hexadecimal digits. d. You can configure up to 4 sets of keys for your wireless access point. WPA is the short term for WiFi Protected Access. WPA is an industry-supported, pre-standard version of 802.11i that utilizes the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP), which fixes the problems of WEP, which includes using dynamic keys. Enter the IP Address of the RADIUS Server (for 802.1x authentication purposes). This is used only when you have a RADIUS Server and want to use it for authentication. Almost all homes and offices do not have a RADIUS Server. Figure 32 : Wireless Security Click Apply to take effect the setting. Page 28 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide 5.4.3 AP Mode The AP Mode allows you to specify the mode settings for the HomePlug Wireless device. The device can be set to an Access Point, Wireless Client or WDS Mode. By default, it is set to Access Point. 5.4.3.1 Access Point Select Access Point and click Apply to take effect the setting. When set to the Access Point mode, the wireless clients will use the ESSID of the Access Point for the connection. Figure 33 : Access Point Click on the Show Connection Status and all the MAC address of the wireless clients that are connected to the HomePlug Wireless Access Point will be displayed. See Figure 34. Figure 34 : Access Point – Connection Status Page 29 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide 5.4.3.2 Wireless Client Select Wireless Client and click Apply to take effect the setting. The device is now in the Wireless Client mode and you are ready to connect it to an wireless access point. Figure 35 : Wireless Client Click on the Site Survey and the device will scan for all the available wireless access points. The information of the wireless access points will be displayed. See Figure 36. Figure 36 : Wireless Client – Site Survey Page 30 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide Select the wireless access point that you want to connect by clicking on the radio button under Click and then click on Connect AP. You will be prompted for confirmation. Click OK. Figure 37 : Connect to AP Confirmation If the wireless access point is WEP enabled, you will be prompted to enter the security WEP in Hexadecimal format. Figure 38 : WEP Once connected to the wireless access point, the ** character will be displayed under the Selected cloumn. See Figure 39. Figure 39 : Wireless Client - Connected Page 31 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide Click on the Show Connection Status and the status will be displayed. Figure 40 : Wireless Client – Connection Status Page 32 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide 5.4.3.3 WDS Select WDS and click Apply to take effect the setting. The Wireless Distribution System (WDS) allows you to connect to other access point through wireless. Figure 41 : WDS The WDS Setting will show the Channel ID, ESSID, Encryption Type and the Authentication Type. These values can only be modified in the Wireless Setting or Wireless Security page. Figure 42 : WDS Setting Page 33 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide 5.5 Wireless QoS The Quality of Service (QoS) provides prioritization of traffic based on the traffic classification. 5.5.1 QoS QAP Setting This allows you to change the settings of Best Effort, Background, Video and Voice. All the default values are based on standard 802.11e for QoS QAP. Figure 43 : QoS QAP Setting Click Apply to take effect the setting. Page 34 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide 5.5.2 QoS QSTA Setting This allows you to change the settings of Best Effort, Background, Video and Voice. All the default values are based on standard 802.11e for QoS QSTA. Figure 44 : QoS QSTA Setting Click Apply to take effect the setting. Page 35 of 36
85Mbps HomePlug Wireless G Ethernet Adapter – User Guide 5.5.3 QoS DSCP Setting The IP DSCP field indicates the different classification types. The Priority field indicates that the different classes of service that the access point will apply to different IP DSCP classification type. Figure 45 : QoS DSCP Setting Click Apply to take effect the setting. © Copyright 2006. All Rights Reserved. Page 36 of 36

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