Comtrend Corporation PowerGrid 902 Manuale utente
Powerline Ethernet Adapter
User Manual
UK type
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Introduction
This user manual provides practical information for the
installation, operation and application of the device. It is
suitable for those with little or no networking experience,
although some advanced topics are also covered.
A glossary of acronyms is included in Appendix A for
reference.
Save Our Environment
This symbol means that when the equipment has
reached the end of its useful life, it must be taken
to a recycling centre and processed separate from
domestic waste.
The cardboard box, the plastic contained in the packaging,
and the parts that make up this device can be recycled in
accordance with regionally established regulations.
Never throw this electronic equipment out along with
your household waste. You may be subject to penalties or
sanctions under the law. Instead, ask for instructions from
your municipal government on how to correctly dispose of it.
Please be responsible and protect our environment.
Copyright
Copyright© 2008 Comtrend Corporation. All rights reserved.
The information contained herein is proprietary to Comtrend
Corporation. No part of this document may be translated,
transcribed, or reproduced in any form or by any means
without prior written permission of Comtrend Corporation.
NOTE: This document is subject to change without notice.
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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Introduction 3
Chapter 2 - Basics 4
2.1 Device Layout 4
2.2 Front Panel 5
2.3 Default Settings 6
Chapter 3 - Quick Setup 7
3.1 Internet Connection 7
3.2 Computer Connection 9
Chapter 4 - Network Performance 13
4.1 Point-to-Point Network 14
4.2 Point to Multipoint Network 15
4.3 Neighboring Networks 16
Chapter 5 - Web User Interface 18
5.1 IPConguration 18
5.1.1 Fixed IP 18
5.1.2 DHCP Server 22
5.2 Login Screen 26
5.3 WUI homepage 27
5.4 Advanced Information 28
5.4.1 System Information Screen 29
5.4.2 Network Screen 29
5.4.3 MAC Screen 30
5.4.4 PHY Screen 31
5.5 ChangeConguration 32
5.5.1 Network Screen 32
5.5.2 MAC Screen 33
5.5.3 PHY Screen 34
5.5.4 Security Screen 35
5.5.5 Hardware Reset 36
5.5.6 Upgrade 36
Chapter 6 - HELP 38
6.1 Troubleshooting 38
6.2 FAQ 41
Appendix A - Acronyms 44
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Chapter 1 - Introduction
This user guide provides details concerning the installation,
conguration and application of COMTREND Corporation’s
PowerGrid 902 Powerline adapter.
ThePowerGrid902istherstofitskindtoincorporatean
AClterwithrearsocket.Itallowsfortheconnectionofthe
adapter to the electrical grid of a home without depriving
the user of a single power outlet.
The PowerGrid 902 is the physical link between Powerline
and Ethernet (10/100M) networks. The design is such
that, on the one hand, it avoids limiting a power socket
to just PLC purposes, and on the other hand, provides a
lteredpowersockettoavoidinterferencefromappliances
connected to it.
The front panel of the PowerGrid 902 has two buttons
and three LEDs that allow the user to congure a secure
PLC network without the use of a computer. The Status
LED shows the available level of data throughput in the
application layer.
SPECIAL FEATURES
One Button Security Setup - Automatic generation of
anEncryptionKeyandNetworkIdentierbypressinga
single button!
Throughput Indicator - A tri-color Status LED that
shows estimated data throughput in the application
layer
Rear Socket with AC Filter -Plug the PowerGrid 902
into a power outlet without losing use of the outlet for
other applications.
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Chapter 2 - Basics
2.1 Device Layout
The following gure shows the physical layout of the
PowerGrid 902 adapter.
POWER PLUG
– located in
back
POWER PLUG
– located in
back
POWER OULET
– AC Filtered
Outletlocatedin
front
POWER OULET
– AC Filtered
Outletlocatedin
front
LAN
the yellow port
located on top
LAN
the yellow port
located on top
FRONT PANELFRONT PANEL
AP/STBY
ETHERNET
STATUS
CONFIG
RESET
ON
STBY
Powerline Ethernet
Adapter with Filter
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2.2 Front Panel
This table provides descriptions of the front panel
buttonsandLEDs.
Button Function
CONFIG/RESET
(SecuritySetup/
FactoryReset)
Press for “One Button Security Setup”.
Holding down the button for a long period
willresultina“FactoryReset”.
ON/SBY
(PowerON/
Standbybutton)
Used to switch the adapter between ON and
STANDBY(PowerSaving)modes.Turning
offtheadapterwillalsosetthe“Status”&
“Ethernet”LEDsto“off”
LED Function
STATUS*
•Red:AdapterisON.IfPLClink,Estimated
Application Throughput < Threshold 1
(6Mbps).
•Orange:ifPLClink,Threshold1(6Mbps)
< Estimated Application Throughput <
Threshold2(12Mbps).
•Green:ifPLClink,EstimatedApplication
Throughput>Threshold2(12Mbps)
•BLINKING(inRED,ORANGEorGREEN):
TrafcintheEthernetport.
ETHERNET
•GreenOn:LANconnectionestablished.
•Off:LANconnectionisnotestablished.
•Blinking:Datatransmitting/receiving
AP/STBY
• Red: Adapter in Standby mode.
•Green(steady):FixedAP(accesspoint).
•Green(blinking):FixedAPissearching.
•Off:AdapterinEP(EndPoint)mode.
•3 Flashes: EP has exchanged keys with
AP
*see Chapter 4 – Network Performance for more details.
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2.3 Default Settings
The factory default settings are presented below.
•NetworkModeisAP(Public)
•IPCongurationisDHCP
• MAC Type is In-Home AV
•NodetypeisEndPoint
•Congurationpassword=admin
•FactoryResetpassword=admin
•FixedIPaddress=10.10.1.69
•FixedIPsubnetmask=255.255.0.0
•DefaultGatewayIPaddress=192.168.1.105
NOTE: These conguration settings can be customized using
a web browser. For further instructions, see Chapter 5
- Web User Interface. To return the adapter to factory
defaultsettings,followtheFACTORYRESETprocedurein
the Troubleshooting section of this manual.
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Chapter 3 - Quick Setup
PowerGrid902units areconguredbydefault withexible
network settings.
As a result, when they are plugged into the power mains of
a home they will connect to an already existing PowerGrid
network. If there is no existing network they will create a
new network that will operate smoothly but without enhanced
security features.
ThisiswhyitisrecommendedtorecongureyourPowerGrid
902unitstoformasecurenetwork(withauniquenetwork
identier and encryption key). This can be accomplished
using just the front panel buttons on the PowerGrid units. The
following sections describe how to setup a secure network in
this way.
NOTE: YouwillneedasinglePowerGrid902 unit and Ethernet
cable for each computer, or other device, that you wish to
connect to the Internet.
3.1 Internet Connection
The steps below show how to connect a PowerGrid 902
unit to your modem.
1.Turn on your modem and wait for
the Internet connection to become
active.
2.Plug a PowerGrid 902 unit into the
power socket closest to the modem as
ingure1(atright).TheStatusLED
on the front panel of the unit should
lightupRED.
3.Asingure2,connectthePowerGrid
902 unit to the LAN port of the modem
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with an Ethernet cable. The ETHERNET LED on the
unitshouldlightupGREEN.
AP UNIT CONFIGURATION
APowerGridnetworkconsistsofoneAP(AccessPoint)
unitconnectedtomultipleEP(EndPoint)units.The
AP unit controls access to the Internet and connects
theEPunitstothenetwork.Followstep4(below)to
conguretheAPunit.
4.Asshowningure3,presstheCONFIG/RESETbutton
onthePowerGrid902unit.WaitfortheAP/STBYLED
to start blinking and then release it. Wait another
thirty (30) seconds until it stops blinking and check
theAP/STBYLED.
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If the AP/STBY LED is now ON, then setup was
successful and you can now proceed to section 3.2,
whereyouwillconguretheEPunit.
If AP/STBY LED is now OFF, or just keeps blinking,
youmustrstpresstheCONFIG/RESETbuttonfor15
seconds to reset the unit and repeat step 4.
Afterseveralattempts,iftheAP/STBYLEDdoesnot
stayON,thendisconnectthePowerGrid902unitfrom
the modem and the power socket, choose another
unit and repeat the process from step 2.
If all else fails, contact your supplier or service
provider for further assistance.
3.2 Computer Connection
The steps below show how to connect a PowerGrid 902
unit to your computer.
1.Turn on your computer.
2.Plug a PowerGrid 902 unit into
the power socket closest to the
computer.TheStatusLEDshould
lightupRED,asingure1.
3.Connect the PowerGrid 902 to the
computerwithanEthernetcable,
see gure 3. The ETHERNET
LED on the unit should light up
GREEN.
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