NEXUSLINK GPL-1200WAC G.hn+11ac Wi-Fi Powerline Adapter User Manual

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261072-042

Version A1.1, February 3, 2021

Preface
This manual provides information related to the installation and operation of this device. The individual reading this manual is presumed to have a basic understanding of telecommunications terminology and concepts. If you find the product to be inoperable or malfunctioning, please contact technical support for immediate service by email at support@nexuslinkusa.com For product update, new product release, manual revision, or software upgrades, please visit our website at https://www.nexuslinkusa.com
Important Safety Instructions
In order to keep the safety of users and your properties, please follow these safety instructions: 1. This power line access point is designed for indoor use only; DO NOT place this power line access point outdoor. 2. DO NOT put this power line access point at or near hot or humid places, like a kitchen or bathroom. Also, do not leave this power line access point in the car under direct sunlight. 3. DO NOT pull any connected cable with force; disconnect it from the power line access point first. 4. If you want to place this power line access point at high places, please make sure the power line access point is firmly secured. Falling from high places would damage the power line access point and its accessories, and warranty will be void. 5. There's no user-serviceable part inside the access point. If you found that the power line access point is not working properly, please contact your dealer of purchase and ask for help. DO NOT disassemble the access point, warranty will be void. 6. If the power line access point falls into water when it's powered, DO NOT use your hand to pick it up. Switch the electrical power off before you do anything, or contact an experienced electrical technician for help.
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NOTE: This document is subject to change without notice.
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CATALOG
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................................5 1.1 SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................................................................................5
CHAPTER 2 HOW TO INSTALL GPL-1200AC ..................................................................................................6
CHAPTER 3 LED INDICATIONS .......................................................................................................................12
CHAPTER 4 BUTTON FUNCTIONS ..................................................................................................................13
CHAPTER 5 WIRELESS SYSTEM AND NETWORK SETUP .......................................................................14 5.1 CONNECT TO POWER LINE ACCESS POINT BY WEB BROWSER ............................................................................14 5.2 CONNECTING TO WEB MANAGEMENT INTERFACE ...........................................................................................15 5.3 VIEW SYSTEM INFORMATION ...........................................................................................................................16 5.4 NETWORK SETTINGS ........................................................................................................................................18 5.5 STATIONS LIST..................................................................................................................................................18 5.6 NETWORK TIMING............................................................................................................................................19 5.7 ACCESS POLICY................................................................................................................................................20 5.8 ADMINISTRATION .............................................................................................................................................21 5.9 MONITOR..........................................................................................................................................................22 5.10 LOGOUT..........................................................................................................................................................22
CHAPTER 6 WIRELESS CONFIGURATIONS.................................................................................................23 6.1 2.4G WIRELESS SETTINGS...............................................................................................................................23 6.1.1 Multiple BSS .............................................................................................................................................24 6.2 2.4G SECURITY SETTINGS ...............................................................................................................................25 6.3 2.4G WPS SETTINGS........................................................................................................................................26 6.4 2.4G AIR TIME MANAGEMENT........................................................................................................................27 6.4.1 2.4Ghz Air Time Management.................................................................................................................27 6.4.2 Configuration ..........................................................................................................................................28 6.4.3 Per BSS Weights ......................................................................................................................................28 6.4.4 Per Station Weights .................................................................................................................................28 6.5 5G WIRELESS SETTINGS..................................................................................................................................29 6.5.1 Multiple BSS .............................................................................................................................................30 6.6 5G SECURITY SETTINGS ..................................................................................................................................31 6.7 5G WPS SETTINGS ..........................................................................................................................................32 6.8 5G AIR TIME MANAGEMENT...........................................................................................................................33 6.8.1 5Ghz Air Time Management....................................................................................................................33 6.8.2 Configuration ..........................................................................................................................................34 6.8.3 Per BSS Weights ......................................................................................................................................34 6.8.4 Per Station Weights .................................................................................................................................34
CHAPTER 7 G.HN/POWERLINE SETUP .........................................................................................................35 7.1 CONFIGURE STATIC IP MODE .......................................................................................................................35 7.2 LOGGING IN......................................................................................................................................................36 7.3 G.HN INTERFACE ..............................................................................................................................................37 7.3.1 Basic Configuration .................................................................................................................................38 7.3.2 NDIM Configuration ................................................................................................................................38 7.3.3 Encryption Configuration via WEB UI ....................................................................................................38 7.4 IP INTERFACE ...................................................................................................................................................39 7.4.1 IP config ...................................................................................................................................................40 7.5 ETHERNET INTERFACE......................................................................................................................................41 7.6 DEVICE INTERFACE ..........................................................................................................................................42 7.6.1 Hardware information..............................................................................................................................42 7.6.2 Software information ................................................................................................................................42 7.6.3 Security.....................................................................................................................................................43 7.6.4 SW update.................................................................................................................................................43 7.6.5 HTTP SW update ......................................................................................................................................43 7.7 MULTICAST INTERFACE ....................................................................................................................................44 7.7.1 MCAST Configuration..............................................................................................................................44 7.8 QOS MENU........................................................................................................................................................45 7.8.1 QoS Configuration ...................................................................................................................................45 7.9 VLAN INTERFACE............................................................................................................................................48 7.9.1 VLAN Configuration.................................................................................................................................48
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7.10 G.HN SPECTRUM INTERFACE...........................................................................................................................49 7.10.1 Notches ...................................................................................................................................................49
7.11 LOG FILE INTERFACE ......................................................................................................................................50 7.11.1 Log File...................................................................................................................................................50
7.12 ADVANCED INTERFACE...................................................................................................................................51 CHAPTER 8 CLI COMMANDS FOR TR069 SETTINGS VIA TELNET.......................................................52
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Chapter 1 Introduction
NexusLink's GPL-1200WAC is designed to meet the growing demand for perfect connectivity and coverage across multiple devices connected concurrently throughout the home. The G.hn Powerline Wi-Fi extender allows users to take Wi-Fi with them anywhere throughout the home or backyard and enjoy a seamless wireless experience.
1.1 System Requirements
Computer or network devices with wired or wireless network interface card Any connected devices must feature a network port Web browser (Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.0 or above, Google Chrome web browser, Opera web browser, or Safari web browser) An available AC power socket (100 240 V, 50/60Hz)
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Chapter 2 How to Install GPL-1200WAC
(A) Understanding the AC1200 G.hn Powerline Adapter
LED Descriptions are Listed Below
On/Off Gigabit Power Ethernet Button Port

WiFi Power On/Off Button

WPS Connection Button

Adapter Pairing Button

Power Port Reset Button
Press for more than10 seconds for Factory Reset.

How to Create a Basic (2 unit) G.hn Powerline Network Recommended Setup

Purpose
· Connecting a single dedicated Internet Device
· Bringing wireless to a remote location
· Connecting a PoE Enabled Device

Recommended Primary Adapter GPL-1200**
GPL-1200** GPL-1200**

Second Adapter
GPL-1200** GPL-1200WAC GPL-1200PoE

A G.hn Powerline Network can consist of a minimum of 2 and up to 16 devices total. **The GPL-1200 can be replaced by another G.hn Powerline Adapter.

NOTE: The following steps show how to create or add onto a G.hn Powerline Network using a GPL-1200WAC.
(A minimum of two G.hn Powerline Adapters are required to create a proper connection.)
If this is the first time you are setting up a G.hn Powerline Network please continue to Section B.
If you already have an established G.hn Powerline Network and are adding an additional adapter, please skip to Section C.

(B) Creating a New G.hn Network
1. Plug a GPL-1200* unit into the power outlet closest to the Network Device (Modem, Router). Do not plug the adapter into a power strip or surge protector, as network performance could degrade significantly.
*NOTE: It is suggested that you use the GPL-1200 as the primary connection to the Network Device, however the GPL-1200 can be replaced by another G.hn Powerline Adapter.
GPL-1200

2. Connect the GPL-1200 to a Network Device with an Ethernet (RJ-45) cable.
(Wait 10 seconds for the Network Indicator to light up GREEN, which indicates a good connection. A flashing GREEN light indicates that the device has a good connection and is also sending data).

GPL-1200

Network Device (Modem, Router)

Ethernet Cable

3. Plug the GPL-1200WAC into the power outlet closest to the location you want to add wireless and/or near an Internet-Enabled Device you would like to directly
connect to the adapter. The PLC Indicator should light up.

4. Optionally, to add an Internet-Enabled Device, directly connect the GPL1200WAC to the Internet-Enabled Device with an Ethernet cable. (The Network

Indicator on the GPL-1200 and the LAN Indicator

of the GPL-

1200WAC should both be GREEN representing a strong connection).

(D) Security Setup

NOTE: G.hn Adapters will automatically "pair" in "non-secure" mode. It is highly recommended to follow Step 5 to create a secure connection.

5. Press the "Config" Button of a GPL-1200 in the existing network for 2 seconds. You will
see the Security Indicator start flashing GREEN. Within two minutes, press the "PLC Sync" Button on the GPL-1200WAC for 2 seconds until you see the Security Indicator

start flashing GREEN. (When the adapters are successfully paired and secured with a strong connection the GPL-1200's Connection Indicator and Security
Indicator will be solid GREEN and the GPL-1200WAC's PLC Indicator and

Security Indicator

will be solid GREEN.)

6. Repeat Steps 3 to 5 to add additional adapters/devices.

(E) Connecting Your WiFi Devices to the New GPL1200WAC
Access Point
7. For some devices (E.g. laptops, cameras, set-top-boxes, etc.) wireless connectivity can be done via WPS (Wireless Protected Setup). WPS allows you to simply connect devices to the new Access Point without entering a username/password manually. To do this, please follow the instructions in Section F below.
8. You have created a new Internet Access Point and it is now active and ready to use! To connect your WiFi devices to your new GPL-1200WAC WiFi Access Point, select the GPL-1200WAC Access Point using your WiFi device's standard network list. The Network Name (SSID) and Password (WiFi Key) can be found on the bottom of the GPL-1200WAC.

9. Go to Section G.

(F) Setup of Wireless Devices via WPS (WiFi Protected Setup)

10. Press and hold the "WPS" Button for more than 2 seconds on the GPL-1200WAC

to activate its WPS. The GPL-1200WAC's WiFi Indicators to indicate a WPS connection is in progress.

should flash

11. Within two minutes, press the "WPS" Button (often the WPS/Reset Button) on your remote Internet-Enabled Devices to activate WPS.
12. The devices will establish a secure connection.
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(G) You Have Successfully Installed Your G.hn Powerline Adapter with WiFi!

(H) Troubleshooting

The following information should help you diagnose basic setup or installation problems.

1) SECURITY Indicator is OFF: The SECURITY Indicator is off when the Powerline Adapter

is paired in "non-secure" mode to the G.hn Network. It is

Security

SECURITY optional to pair the device in "secure mode." To pair the device in "secure mode," please refer to Section D, Step

LAN 5 GHz 2.4 GHz

LAN

2) LAN Indicator is OFF: The LAN Indicator is off when the

Powerline Adapter does not have a device directly

connected to its Ethernet Port. If there is a device

connected and if the LAN Indicator is off, please check

WiFi

that the Ethernet port of the Powerline Adapter is

connected firmly to the Ethernet port of the device. You

can also check the condition of the Ethernet cable by

using another Ethernet cable to test if the indicator turns

PLC

on.

PLC

3) WiFi Indicators are OFF: The WiFi Indicators are off

when the WiFi is not enabled. You can turn on both indicators, (i.e. enable WiFi) by

pressing the "WiFi" Button on the front of the device. You can also login to the GPL-1200WAC Web Interface and enable WiFi (5GHz only). Please refer to section 6.5 of the User Manual for additional details.

4) PLC Indicator is OFF: The PLC Indicator is off when the Powerline Adapter is not paired to the G.hn Network. If this indicator is off, then plug both Powerline Adapters that you are attempting to pair into power outlets that are located within the same room. All of the indicators of the device should blink (approx. 10 seconds), and the PLC Indicator should light up. If the PLC Indicator does not light up, it may indicate the existing G.hn network is secure and you have to pair the GPL-1200WAC to it in "secure mode." To do so, press the "Config" Button on the GPL-1200 for 2 seconds (Holding for more than 4 seconds will clear the security key and require a re-pairing). Within 2 minutes, press the "PLC Sync" Button on the GPL-1200WAC for 2 seconds. The PLC Indicator will then light up GREEN. Afterwards, you can plug the units back into their original location.

* If you have tried all of the above and are still experiencing problems, you can reset all devices to factory default by pushing the "Reset" Button on the GPL-1200WAC for more than 10 seconds AND the "Config" Button on the GPL-1200 for 10 seconds.

GPL-1200WAC

GPL-1200

FOR MORE HELP: For instructions on advanced features, FAQ, etc., please visit the GPL1200WAC online Product Webpage on our website.

Chapter 3 LED Indications

LED

COLOR Green Orange
Red

MODE

DESCRIPTION

On Blink
On
On

The current connection (line rate) is more than 40 Mbps
System rebooting The current connection (line rate) is more than 20 Mbps and less than 40 Mbps
(1). The current connection (line rate) is between 1 and 20 Mbps per second) (2). The PLC is in unsecure mode* and connected to other PLCs

Off No PLC connection exists

Off 2.4GHz WLAN is disabled

Green

On Blink Off

2.4GHz WLAN is on or activity occurring (tx/rx data and message)
(1). Fast Blinking: 1.WPS SSID/Key sync copy failed
(2). Slow Blinking: 1. Normal WPS sync activity 2. WPS SSID/Key sync activity 3. System in Factory Reset process
5GHz WLAN is disabled

Blue Green Orange
Green

On
Blink Off On Blink
Off On

5GHz WLAN is on or activity occurring (tx/rx data and message)
(1). Fast Blinking: 1.WPS SSID/Key sync copy failed
(2). Slow Blinking: 1. Normal WPS sync activity 2. WPS SSID/Key sync activity 3. System in Factory Reset process
LAN Interface down LAN Interface up 10/100/1000
(1). Fast Blinking: 1. WPS SSID/Key sync copy failed
(2). Slow Blinking: 1. WPS SSID/Key sync activity 2. System in Factory Reset process
Node is not secure, it has neither received nor generated network key parameters (domain name and encryption key)
Node is secure (it has either received or generated network keys)

Blink

Node is in configuration mode (able to exchange network keys)

Chapter 4 Button Functions

BUTTON

WORDING ON ENCLOSURE

BUTTON FUNCTION

SECONDS TO PUSH BUTTON

DESCRIPTION

Press the power

button once to turn

On/Off

Power the device On and Off

N/A

the GPL-1200WAC On. Press the power

button once to turn

the GPL-1200WAC Off.

Press more than 2

PLC Sync

PLC pairing

+2sec

seconds ( LED starts slow blinking),

and configuration

period is open

1. Press for 2-5

seconds, and both

WPS

2-5 sec

LEDs

blink slowly.

2. Then release the

button, the AP

WPS is in process.

Press for +5 seconds,

4 5 2&3

WiFi SSID/PW copy

RESET

Factory reset

WiFi ON/OFF

Switch off/on 2.4GHz/5GHz WiFi interfaces

N/A

Switch off/on all LED's

+5 sec
+10 sec +2 sec +2 sec

, ,

and the

LEDs

blink slowly, the WLAN

is in sync with main

gateway for SSID and

Key on 2.4GHz

Press more than 10

seconds: a factory

reset of the system

(both G.hn & WiFi) is

performed

Disable/enable both

2.4G/5GHz WLAN

interfaces by pushing

the button for +2s

Turn on/off all LED's

by pushing both PLC

Sync and WPS buttons

simultaneously for +2s

Chapter 5 wireless System and Network Setup
5.1 Connect to power line access point by web browser
GPL-1200WAC supports two kinds of management IP. (1) DHCP client, which gets a dynamic IP address from the Modem/Broadband
Router/Home Gateway that it is connected to by default. (2) Static IP, 192.168.0.5 by default, which can be configurable in the web UI. Before you can connect to the power line access point and start configuration procedures, your computer must be able to get an IP address automatically (dynamic IP address). GPL-1200WAC gets a dynamic IP address from Modem/Broadband Router/Home Gateway that it is connected to by default. However, the current IP info of GPL-1200WAC would be displayed at the Modem/Broadcom Router/Home Gateway. Also, the static IP of GPL-1200WAC can be accessed by the default static IP address of 192.168.0.5, subnet mask 255.255.255.0. Change your PC's static IP address to 192.168.0.100, subnet mask 255.255.255.0 for accessing web UI management.
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5.2 Connecting to Web Management Interface
All functions and settings for the Wi-Fi AP of GPL-1200WAC must be configured via the web management interface. Please start your web browser, and input `192.168.0.5'in the address bar, then press the `Enter' key. The following will be displayed:
Please input user name and password in their respective fields, default user name is `root', and default password is `12345', then press the Login button, to view the web management interface of this access point.
NOTE: If you can't see the web management interface, and you're being prompted to input user name and password again, it means you didn't input username and password correctly.
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5.3 View System Information
The system information is on the left-side of the web page as shown below.
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Here are descriptions of every item:

Heading 2.4GHz Network
5GHz Network
Common

Description Displays 2.4GHz AP status, Channel, MAC, BSSID and SSID string. Displays 5GHz AP status, Channel, MAC, BSSID and SSID string. WiFi and G.hn Image version information. WiFi Image version: GPL-1200WAC-WLAN-684125CTU-C01_R01 G.hn Image version: GPL-1200WAC-PLC-64R39873CTU-C01_R01

5.4 Network Settings
This page allows you to set the IP address for the web UI. Click the Apply button to reboot the system and implement your changes.

5.5 Stations List
This is page shows the information of wireless Stations that are connected to GPL1200WAC.

Here are descriptions of every item:

Heading MAC address
Rate (MCS) Bandwidth

Description This option will list the Wireless stations connected to the GPL-1200WAC at the 2.4G or 5GHz Interface. MCS# on the wireless interface with the station. Bandwidth, 20/40MHz for 2.4GHz, 20/40/80MHz for 5GHz

5.6 Network Timing
This page allows you to set the local time zone for TR069 management.

Heading Enable NTP

Description You can decide to set up NTP client by clicking checkbox.

Primary NTP Server Secondary NTP Server Local Time Zone

Input the Primary NTP Server, for example: us.pool.ntp.org, etc.
Input the Secondary NTP Server, for example: wwv.nist.gov You can select your Time Zone from the drop-down menu.

5.7 Access Policy
This page allows you to set the Access Policy for a specific MAC address.

Here are descriptions of every item:

Heading Policy: Add a station MAC

Description This option will allow/reject the list of wireless stations.
MAC format is XX:XX:XX:XX:XX:XX

A maximum of 32 entries can be configured. To save changes in the MAC addresses list press the Apply button.

5.8 Administration
This page allows you to upgrade the software, view the components versions, change the password, download log files, restore defaults or reboot the system.

Here are descriptions of every setup item:

Heading Software Upgrade Components Versions
Change Password Download Log Files Restore Defaults System Reboot

Description Select the firmware file for the GPL-1200WAC from the local driver of your laptop. Wi-Fi Image version: GPL-1200WAC-WLAN-684125CTU-C01_R01 G.hn Image version: GPL-1200WAC-PLC-64R39873CTU-C01_R01 Click this button to change the password (Only for "admin" account) Reserved for debugging purpose Click this button to reset all the settings of GPL-1200WAC to their factory defaults (Wi-Fi & G.hn PLC) Click this button to restart the GPL-1200WAC

5.9 Monitor
This page shows the statistics on LAN, 2.4G & 5G interfaces.
5.10 Logout
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Chapter 6 Wireless Configurations
6.1 2.4G Wireless Settings
This page allows you to configure the basic settings for the 2.4GHz interface of the access point.

Here are descriptions of every setup item:

Heading Wireless Mode Broadcast SSID
SSID
Beacon Interval Channel Rate(MCS) Channel Bandwidth

Description 802.11b/g legacy: auto selection of 802.11b/g. 802.11b/g/n: auto selection of 802.11b/g/n Decide if the wireless power line access point will broadcast its own SSID or not. You can hide the SSID of your wireless power line access point (set the option to `Disable'), so only those who know the SSID of your wireless power line access point can get connected. Please input the SSID (the name used to identify this wireless access point) here. You can input up to 32 alphanumerical characters. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SSID IS CASE SENSITIVE. The default is 100 ms and the acceptable range is 20 999(ms). It's safe to keep the default and it's not necessary to change unless you know the effect. Select Auto, Or manually select a channel.
Modulation and Coding Scheme. It's safe to select Auto and it's not necessary to change unless you know the effect. Select the wireless channel width by drop-down menus(bandwidth taken by wireless signals of this access point).

WMM

20MHz : lower performance but less interference. 40MHz : Auto 40/20MHz(automatically select based on interference level)
WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) technology, can improve the performance of certain network applications, like audio/video streaming, network telephony (VoIP), and others. When you enable the WMM function, the power line access point will define the priority of different kinds of data, to give higher priority to applications which require an instant response. Therefore you can improve the performance of such network applications.

6.1.1Multiple BSS
A BSS, Basic Service Set consists of all the devices associated with an IEEE 802.11 wireless local area network (WLAN). This section allows you to add up to 3 additional BSSIDs (Basic Service Set Identifiers) for the 2.4GHz interface of the access point.

To save changes in the BSS list click the Apply button. 24

6.2 2.4G Security Settings
This page allows you to configure the Security Settings for 2.4Ghz interface of the access point.

Click the Apply button to save your settings.

Here are descriptions of every setup item:

Heading Wireless Interface
Security Mode
Encryption Type Pass Phrase

Description Select the interface that you want to configure from the SSID or the BSSs you have added. Select the encryption supported over wireless access. The encryption method can be Disabled/None, WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK or WPA-PSK+WPA2-PSK. There are three types of Cipher: TKIP, AES, TKIP+AES 8 to 63 alphanumerical characters

6.3 2.4G WPS Settings
This page allows you to configure the WPS Settings for 2.4Ghz interface of the access point. Wi-Fi Protected Setup allows that each time you want to set up a connection, there is no need to select the encryption mode and enter the encryption password.

Heading WPS
Configure Enrollee WPS Status

Description Select to Enable/Disable WPS from the drop-down menu. Then click the Apply button to implement your selection. Select between via PBC (Push Button Control) and via PIN (Personal Identification Number) Shows the current WPS status

Click the Activating WPS button to confirm your choice.

6.4 2.4G Air Time Management
This page allows you to configure the setting for Air Time Management of the 2.4GHz Access Point.

6.4.1 2.4Ghz Air Time Management
This part shows the Statistics of BSS, Station or throughput.

Heading Per BSS Statistics Per Station Statistics Throughput Statistics

Description Displays each BSS's statistics Displays each Station's statistics Displays all statistics

6.4.2 Configuration
This part allows you to set up the Air Time Management, select the Scheduler Algorithm and whether show throughput statistics or not.

Heading Air Time Management Scheduler Algorithm
Show Throughput Statistics

Description
Select to Enable/Disable Air Time Management from the drop-down menu.
Select to No Fairness(Round Robin)/Fairness/Weighted Fairness Scheduler Algorithm from the drop-down menu, No Fairness(Round Robin) : The order will decide the transmission, so the longer the device is connected, the longer the wait time. Fairness: Each device occupies the same transmission time. Weighted Fairness : According to the Weight you give will decide the priority of transmission. Select to YES/NO to Show Throughput Statistics.

Click the Apply button to implement your changes.

6.4.3 Per BSS Weights
This part allows you to configure each BSS's Weight from 0 to 100, the higher the Weight you give, the more priority it has. To save changes in the list click the Apply button.

6.4.4 Per Station Weights

This part allows you to configure each WiFi station's Weight from 0 to 100, the higher the Weight you give, the more priority it has.

Heading MAC
Name Weight

Description Input the MAC address from the device which you want to add on. Input an ID for the station (Reserved) Set the Weights for the Station from 0 to 100 by scrolling the scroll or Input number.

Click the Add button to create the new entry. Click the Delete button to remove an entry. To save changes in the list, click the Apply button.

6.5 5G Wireless Settings
This page is to configure basic settings for the 5GHz interface of the access point.

Here are descriptions of every setup item:

Heading Enable 5Ghz Radio Broadcast SSID
SSID
Beacon Interval Channel Rate(MCS) Channel Bandwidth
WMM

Description Tick to enable 5GHz radio. Decide if the wireless power line access point will broadcast its own SSID or not. You can hide the SSID of your wireless power line access point (set the option to `Disable'), so only those who know the SSID of your wireless power line access point can get connected. Please input the SSID (the name used to identify this wireless access point) here. You can input up to 32 alphanumerical characters. PLEASE NOTE THAT THE SSID IS CASE SENSITIVE. The default is 100 ms and the acceptable range is 20 999(ms). It's safe to keep in default and it's not necessary to change unless you know the effect. Select Auto, Or manually select a channel. Modulation and Coding Scheme. It's safe to select Auto and it's not necessary to change unless you know the effect. Select wireless channel width from the drop-down menu(bandwidth taken by wireless signals of this access point).
20MHz : lower performance but less interference. 40MHz : Auto 40/20MHz 80MHz : Auto 80/40/20MHz (automatically select based on interference level) WMM (Wi-Fi Multimedia) technology, can improve the
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performance of certain network applications, like audio/video streaming, network telephony (VoIP), and others. When you enable the WMM function, the power line access point will define the priority of different kinds of data, to give higher priority to applications which require an instant response. Therefore you can improve the performance of such network applications.
6.5.1 Multiple BSS
A BSS, Basic Service Set consists of all the devices associated with an IEEE 802.11 wireless local area network (WLAN). This section allows you to add up to 3 additional BSSIDs (Basic Service Set Identifiers) for the 5GHz interface of the access point.
To save changes in the BSS list click the Apply button.
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6.6 5G Security Settings
This page allows you to configure the Security Settings for the 5Ghz interface of the access point.

Here are descriptions of every setup item:

Heading Wireless Interface
Security Mode
Encryption Type Pass Phrase

6.7 5G WPS Settings
This page allows you to configure the WPS Settings for the 5Ghz interface of the access point. Wi-Fi Protected Setup means that each time you want to set up a connection, there is no need to select the encryption mode and enter the encryption password.

Heading WPS
Configure Enrollee
WPS Status

Description Select to Enable/Disable WPS from the drop-down menu. Select between via PBC (Push Button Control) and via PIN (Personal Identification Number) Shows the current WPS status

Click the Activating WPS button to confirm your choice.

6.8 5G Air Time Management
This page allows you to configure the setting for Air Time Management of 5GHz Access Point.

6.8.1 5Ghz Air Time Management

This part shows the Statistics of BSS, Station or throughput.

Heading Per BSS Statistics Per Station Statistics Throughput Statistics

Description Displays each BSS's statistics Displays each Station's statistics Display all statistics

6.8.2 Configuration
This part allows you to set up the Air Time Management, select the Scheduler Algorithm and whether to show throughput statistics or not.

Heading Air Time Management Scheduler Algorithm
Show Throughput Statistics

Description Select to Enable/Disable Air Time Management from the drop-down menu.
Select to No Fairness(Round Robin)/Fairness/Weighted Fairness Scheduler Algorithm from the drop-down menu, No Fairness(Round Robin) : The order will decide the transmission, so the longer the device is connected, the longer the wait time. Fairness: Each device occupies the same transmission time. Weighted Fairness : According to the Weight you give will decide the priority of transmission.
Select to YES/NO to Show Throughput Statistics.

Click the Apply button to implement your changes.

6.8.3 Per BSS Weights
To save changes in the list click the Apply button.

6.8.4 Per Station Weights
This part allows you to configure each WiFi Station's Weight from 0 to 100, the higher the Weight you give, the more priority it has.

Heading MAC
Name Weight

Description Input the MAC address from the device which you want to add on. Input an ID for the station (Reserved) Set the Weights for Station from 0 to 100 by scrolling the scroll or Input number.

Click the Add button to create the new entry. Click the Delete button to remove an entry.

Chapter 7 G.hn/Powerline Setup

7.1 Configure STATIC IP MODE

In static IP mode, you assign IP settings to your PC manually.

Follow these steps to configure your PC IP address to use subnet 10.10.1.x.

NOTE:

The following procedure assumes you are running Windows. However, the general steps involved are similar for most operating systems (OS). Check your OS support documentation for further details.

STEP 1: From the Network Connections window, open Local Area Connection (You may also access this screen by double-clicking the Local Area Connection icon on your taskbar). Click the Properties button.
STEP 2: Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click the Properties button.
STEP 3: Change the IP address to the domain of 10.10.1.x (70<x<255) with subnet mask of 255.255.255.0. The screen should now display as below.

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7.2 Logging In
Perform the following steps to login to the web user interface. STEP 1: Start the Internet browser and enter the default IP address for the device in the
Web address field. For example, if the default IP address is 10.10.1.69, type http://10.10.1.69 STEP 2: A dialog box will appear, such as the one below. Input the default Authentication Password. Authentication Password: admin
Click OK to continue. Note: The Factory Reset password is: betera
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7.3 G.hn Interface
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7.3.1 Basic Configuration
· MAC Address Displays the MAC address of the device. · Device ID Device ID of this node. · Domain Name string of all nodes in the network. · Force node Type force the modem to have a particular role (END POINT or
DOMAIN MASTER) · G.hn profile of all nodes in the network: selecting which G.hn profile must be
applied to the network (PLC 50MHz, PLC 50MHz with MIMO, PLC 100MHz, COAX 100MHz and PHONE 100MHz).
7.3.2 NDIM Configuration
· NDIM mode set to Automatic for enabling automatic DOD selection functionality and set to Manual for manual configuration of DOD.
· Domain ID (DOD) manually set the DOD number from 1 to 15 to use a different preamble seed than the default 13.
7.3.3 Encryption Configuration via WEB UI
· Pairing Password used for authentication. Write a custom password to manually create a secure domain.
Available Connections · In this tab table, all the available G.hn connections are presented. Remote node DID and MAC address, transmission and reception physical speeds.
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7.4 IP Interface
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7.4.1 IP config
In the IP configuration tab of one G.hn node, the IPv4 and IPv6 settings can be read and changed. IPv4 subsection:
· DHCPv4 enabled: in the case of choosing "NO" IP configuration in the following parameters, the IPv4 Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway and DNS should be configured; fill these fields in. In the case of choosing "YES" they will be filled automatically when configuration is received from the DHCPv4 server.
· IPv4 address/netmask: IPv4 address / netmask of this device. · Default Gateway: IPv4 gateway to connect the device to other LAN segments. · DNS: Domain Name Server IP (IPV4). · Additional address #1/2: additional fixed IPv4 addresses that will always be
configured at boot time.
IPv6 subsection:
· DCHPv6 enabled: in the case of choosing "NO" IP configuration in the following parameters, the IPv6 Address, prefix, Default Gateway and DNS should be configured; fill these fields in. In the case of choosing "YES" they will be filled automatically when configuration is received from the DHCPv6 server.
· IPv6 Address / prefix: IPv6 address / prefix of the device to read the node's DHCPv6 address in case the DHCPv6 is enabled.
· Default Gateway: IPv6 gateway to connect the node to other LAN segments. · DNS: Domain Name Server IP (IPV6). · Additional address #1/2/3/4: additional fixed IPv6 addresses that will always
be configured at boot time. · IPv6 Link-Local Address: to read the node's Link Local address. · IPv6 SLAAC address: IPv6 address, automatically obtained by means of the
SLAAC mechanism.
NTPv4/v6 subsection: · NTPv4/v6 client enabled: Enable/disable NTP client. · Resynchronization time: Configure re-synchronization interval time in minutes. · NTP IPv4/v6 address: Hostname or IP (IPv4 or IPv6) of NTP server.
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7.5 Ethernet Interface
The Ethernet table shows the coverage & Info of the Ethernet interface; including Interface, Speed, Duplex, Interface Type, Mode, Internal PHY & Link. Powersaving This function is not supported in this firmware release.
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7.6 Device Interface
7.6.1 Hardware information
In this tab, basic information such as MAC Address and Serial Number of the selected node is shown.
7.6.2 Software information
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7.6.3 Security
The nodes in the network: to change the configuration password string from the default ("admin") to another; decided by the user.

7.6.4 SW update
Current loaded firmware version is shown. Any flash section can be upgraded; the first flash section should be selected and after clicking on the "OK" button the corresponding file should be chosen. Usually, a reboot should be performed afterwards to make sure the changes are effective.
The protocol is by FTP client or TFTP client. L2 is proprietary and is reserved for future use.

7.6.5 HTTP SW update

STEP 1: Enter the path and filename of the firmware image file in the Software File Name field or click the Browse button to locate the image file.
STEP 2: Click the OK button once to upload and install the file.

NOTE:

The update process will take about 2 minutes to complete. The device will reboot and the browser window will refresh to the default screen upon successful installation. It is recommended that you compare the Software Version on the Device Interface screen with the firmware version installed, to confirm the installation was successful.

7.7 Multicast Interface
7.7.1 MCAST Configuration
In the MCAST Configuration tab of "My Network", IGMP snooping and MLD features can be enabled or disabled. Also, IGMP multicast IP addresses ranges which the G.hn PLC network will sniff; can be configured.
· IGMP Snooping: Enable or Disable. · MLD Snooping: Enable or Disable. · IGMP/MLD broadcast report (allowed): set to NO for enabling reports
dropping until the video source is detected, this is a recommended setting when IGMP/MLD is enabled. Set to YES for broadcasting reports until the video source is detected; this implies the multicast video stream is sent as broadcast and it is the recommended state when IGMP/MLD is disabled. IGMP Multicast ranges configuration: 4 multicast IP address ranges can be configured defining the minimum and maximum IP addresses of each range. Only multicast traffic within these ranges will be processed.
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7.8 QoS menu
7.8.1 QoS Configuration
In the QoS configuration tab, the packet classifier can be managed to define a QoS rule for incoming Ethernet traffic, and assign a priority to be used in the G.hn network. Press the "Ok" button for loading the newly configured settings:
· QoS CRITERION: a general criterion can be chosen among "None" (no QoS), "Custom" and "802.1p".
· Type of Frame: with this parameter the type of Ethernet traffic being transmitted by the G.hn network should be selected. Based on this parameter, the internal offsets in the system are adjusted. In the QoS tab, Ethernet frame offsets should be set counting number as they appear in the sniffer SW (for instance, the same field will be in a different position if normal Ethernet frames or 802.1Q tagged frames exist). 45

· Packet detection 1: first packet detection rule can be configured (offset, bitmask and pattern). Packets which accomplish it will be sent to the classification module.
· Packet detection 2: if second packet detection is also enabled, both, first and second detection criteria must be accomplished to pass packets to the classification module.
· Packet classification: up to 8 classification rules can be defined in this section for packets which have previously been correctly detected. For 802.1p only priorities can be managed, offset, bitmask and pattern are predefined to sniff the PCP field.
· Default priority: select default priority; which will be applied to non classified incoming packets. Priority 7 is the highest. Priority 0 is the lowest.
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Example

If QoS criterion: 802.1p, all other options are grayed out, and follow the QoS rules below. According to G.9960 specs, the priority mapping recommended by [IEEE 802.1D] subclause 7.7.3 is presented in Table III.1. for four priority queues.

PCP Priority 1 0 (Third) 0 1 (lowest) 2 2 (lowest) 3 3 (Third) 4 4 (second) 5 5 (second) 6 6 (highest) 7 7 (highest)

Acronym

Traffic Types

BK Background

BE Best Effort

EE Excellent Effort

CA Critical Applications

VI Video, < 100 ms latency and jitter

VO Voice, < 10 ms latency and jitter

IC Internetwork Control

NC Network Control

In summary, the sequence of priority queue, (7,6) > (5,4) > (3,0) > (2,1)

7.9 VLAN Interface
7.9.1 VLAN Configuration
In the VLAN Configuration tab of one G.hn node, a VLAN tag can be added or removed per interface. Also, removing a tag at egress per interface can be also enabled or disabled:
· Enable VLAN Configuration: Select No from the drop down menu to disable completely the VLAN functionality, removing all tags.
· Set Port as VLAN Trunk: Select Yes from the drop down menu for the ports that you want to set as VLAN Trunk ports.
· Ingress/Egress tag: A tag value (from 1 to 4095) per interface can be added in this section. Set value to 0 for no tagging.
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7.10 G.hn spectrum Interface
7.10.1 Notches
In this tab a table with all configured Notches of selected node will be shown. The table is composed of next columns for every notch: Notch Number, Type of notch, Start Frequency (KHz), Stop Frequency (KHz), Depth (in dB). The first 13 notches (Regulation) are Read Only, RO, in the system and they can be neither removed nor modified. The next 40 notches (Vendor) are defined by the vendor using SDK and they are also RO. The last 10 notches (User) are R/W and they can be added/removed by user using this tool. To add new notches the user should fill the "Add a new User Notch" fields, setting Start and Stop frequencies in KHz and depth in dB of notch and then press the "Ok" button. They will be added in first User free position from number 0 to 9. (If successful, you can see a record in the Type column) To remove a User Notch, the "Remove a User Notch" section should be used, setting notch number to be removed from 0 to 9 and pressing the "Ok" button.
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7.11 Log file Interface
7.11.1 Log File
In the Log File configuration the following settings can be read, and changed by clicking on the corresponding "OK" button for the selected node:
· Enable Log File set to YES for enabling Log File functionality in the node and set to NO for disabling it.
· Data Capture Interval sets the interval of time in seconds to capture data. · FTP Server URL configures the url for the remote FTP server where the files will
be uploaded. · FTP Server Login configures the user for the FTP server. · FTP Server Password configures the password for the FTP server. · Upload to Server Interval sets the interval of time in minutes to send the
captured file to the remote server.
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7.12 Advanced Interface
Broadcast suppression: In this tab the broadcast suppression feature can be managed. Broadcast traffic higher than the selected value will be dropped. Hardware Reset: Click on this button to perform a reboot in the node. Factory Reset: Input the password: betera and click the OK button to perform a factory reset. The current configuration will be lost.
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