PT500 500Mbps Powerline Adapter User Guide
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Contents 1 About PT500... 1 2 PT500 Installation... 4 3 Advanced Configuration... 6 4 Tab Pages on the PCU User Interface... 12 5 FAQs... 16 6 Technical Specifications... 18 iv
1 About PT500 Functions The state of the art, plug and play PT500 power line adapter enables fast communication on your existing home power line network without extra routing. With the PT500, the power line serves as a network cable and the power socket serves as a network adapter. You can connect to your network directly by connecting the PT500 to a power socket. The PT500 is sleek and convenient, and can transmit data to a 300-meter distance at a rate of 200 Mbit/s on the power line network. Figure 1-1 shows home network setup using the PT500. Figure 1-1 Home network setup using the PT500 Description: 1 PT500 2 Internet 3 Router 4 Set-top box (STB) Pictures shown in this document are only for your reference. 1
Buttons Figure 1-2 shows the buttons on the PT500 shell. Figure 1-2 Buttons on the PT500 shell Table 1-1 describes the buttons on the PT500. Table 1-1 Buttons on the PT500 Button Description Pair Button Connects the PT500 to a safety network or restores the PT500 to its default settings. Press and hold the Pair button on a PT500 (no more than 4 seconds), and repeat the operation on the other PT500 within 2 minutes. The two adapters are then connected and a LAN is set up. After paired successfully, the two PT500 can be plugged in or out at any time and you don t need to pair them again. The PT500 is restored to its default settings when you push and hold the Reset button for 8 seconds in running mode. AC power plug Can be plugged into a power socket. Network Port Connects the PT500 to a network device. 2
Indicators Figure 1-3 shows the indicators on the PT500 panel. Figure 1-3 Indicators on the PT500 panel Table 1-2 describes the indicators on the PT500 panel. Table 1-2 Indicators on the PT500 panel Indicator Status Description PWR Steady on The PT500 is running. Flicker The PT500 is running in energy saving mode. Off The PT500 is powered off. LAN Steady on The PT500 is connected to the network. Off The PT500 is not connected to the network or is running in energy saving mode. PLC Steady on The PT500 is connected to a device of the same type. Blinks The PT500 is searching for a network. Off The PT500 is not connected to the network or is running in energy saving mode. 3
2 PT500 Installation Network cables and power line adapters are required if you want to use power lines to connect terminal devices to a LAN. Connecting the Hardware Figure 2-1 shows how to use the power line adapter to set up a network. Figure 2-1 Using the power line adapter to set up a network 1. Use a network cable to connect a PT500 and network device, such as a gateway. 2. Connect the PT500 to a power socket. The PWR indicator turns steady on. 3. Use another network cable to connect the other PT500 and an STB or other terminal devices. Connect the second PT500 to another power socket. The PWR indicator turns steady on. One PT500 is required to add each terminal device to the network. Number of required PT500 adapters = Number of terminal devices + 1 4
Setting up a Network Quickly The PT500 supports the 128-bit Advanced Encryption Standard (AES). You can use the Pair button to quickly set up a network with multiple PT500 adapters to ensure secure data transmission. To quickly set up a network with multiple PT500 adapters: 1. Press and hold the Pair button on a PT500 no more than 4 seconds, and then release it. The PWR indicator starts to blink. 2. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the Pair button on the other PT500 for 4 seconds, and then release it. The PWR indicator starts to blink. 3. View the indicator status. When all indicators turn off and then steady on, a LAN is then set up. 4. Press and hold the Pair button on a PT500 not connected to the LAN for 4 seconds, and then release it. Within 2 minutes, press and hold the Pair button on any PT500 already connected to the LAN, and then release it. The indicators on the newly connected PT500 turn off and then steady on. The PT500 automatically restarts and is connected to the network. A home network supports a maximum of eight PT500 adapters. If the PLC indicator didn't blink after you press the Pair button, then please plug the PT500 into the socket again and repeat this operation until the indicator blinks. If the pairing process fail for several attempts, press and hold PT500's PAIR button more than 8 seconds until the PWR indicator turns off and then release it. When the PWR indicator lights up again, repeat the pairing process. 5
3 Advanced Configuration The PCU(PT500 Configuration Utility) software is used to manage the power line adapters. This software can scan and manage all devices on a private network and display information about devices with the same network membership key. You can go to http://consumer.huawei.com/en to download the product configuration software. The PCU software is required only when you use the advanced PT500 applications. Configuring a Private Network To implement power line communication, connect at least one pair of PT500 adapters. A power line network can be divided by network names. Each PT500 powerline adapter is preset with a network name. PT500 powerline adapters with the same network name can connect to each other in the same power line network. If multiple PT500 powerline adapters are in the power line network, you can create a private network by changing the PT500 network names. This also improves data transmission security. After you connect them using network cables and making sure there is at least a PC in your network, install the PT500 configuration utility (PCU) software to configure your private network, such as home network or working network. Figure 3-1 shows PT500 s network. Figure 3-1 PT500 s network 6
To configure your private network: 1. Check that the PWR indicator on the PT500 is steady on. 2. Install PCU software. Please run PCU software in Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7. 3. After the setup is complete, running the PT500 Configuration Utility software, the PT500 Configuration Utility window is displayed, as shown in Figure 3-2: Figure 3-2 PT500 Configuration Utility window 7
4. Click a device (such as 500Mbps Powerline Adapter) to configure the device, as shown in Figure 3-3. Figure 3-3 Search results 1) On the Main tab page, click Connect. 8
The system displays the information about all devices on the LAN, such as the device name, model, and software version in the Remote Device area. 2) Click Device 2. Click Enter Password to enter device s password. 5. Display the Network Name tab page to configure the network shown in Figure 3-4. Figure 3-4 Network Name tab page 1) Enter a name for the private network in the Network Name text box. 2) Click Set All Devices. All devices will restart to set up a private LAN with all device passwords registered to the local device. You can click Default Public Network Name to retrieve a default network name, and then click Set All Devices to release the private LAN to set up a public LAN. 9
Update the PT500 Firmware 1) On the Main tab page, click Upgrade Firmware. The Enter PIB & NVM files dialog box is displayed, as shown in Figure 3-5. Figure 3-5 Enter PIB & NVM files dialog box 2) In the Enter PIB & NVM files dialog box, click Browse to specify the path for storing the PIB and NVM. 3) Click OK. The files are loaded. You can download the latest update files from the technical support Web site: http://www.huaweidevice.com. Restoring Default Settings Be careful all self-defined data will be lost when you use this function. 10
To restore the PT500 to its default settings, press and hold the Pair button for 6 seconds after it is powered on. 11
4 Tab Pages on the PCU User Interface For more information about the PCU software functions, please refer to the following details. Main Tab Page Main Tab Page includes two areas. The Local Device area shows the information of device which connects your current PC and the Remote Device area show the information of other device which in your network. Figure 4-1 shows the Main tab page. Figure 4-1 Main tab page Table 4-1 describes the buttons on the Main tab page. Table 4-1 Buttons on the Main tab page Button Description Connect Connect to the specified remote device. Upgrade Firmware Upgrade the firmware. Reboot Restart a specified device. Restore Default Restore a specified device to default settings. Rename Rename a specified device. 12
Enter Password Add New Device Set password for a specified device. When you manage a remote power line adapter through the PCU software, you must match the password first. Add a device. Network Name Tab Page Figure 4-2 shows the Network Name tab page. Figure 4-2 Privacy tab page To rename a private network, display the Network Name tab page on the PCU, enter a new name in the Network Name text box, and click Set All Devices. All devices will restart to set up a private LAN. Diagnostics Tab Page Figure 4-3 shows the Diagnostics tab page. Figure 4-3 Diagnostics tab page 13
The Diagnostics tab page displays the information about the system and remote devices. The System Information area displays the system information. The Remote Device History area displays the remote device information. About Tab Page Figure 4-4 shows the About tab page. Figure 4-4 About tab page 14
The About tab page displays the PCU software information, such as the version and release date. 15
5 FAQs What Can I Do If the PWR Indicator Is Off To resolve this problem: 1. Check that the PT500 is correctly connected to the power socket. 2. Check whether the power socket is faulty. If yes, replace it or find another. 3. If the PWR indicator is still off but other indicators are normal, consult your local Internet service provider (ISP) for help. What Can I Do If the LAN Indicator Is Off To resolve this problem: 1. Check whether the PT500 is connected to the network port. 2. Check whether the network adapter and driver are running properly and the configured parameters are correct. 3. Check whether the computer can assess the Internet after you connect it to the LAN port of the router. 4. Connect the PT500 to another LAN port of the router. 5. If the LAN indicator is still off, consult your local ISP for help. What Can I Do If the PLC Indicator Is Off If the PLC indicator didn't blink after you press the Pair button, the device may be running in energy saving mode. Please plug the PT500 into the socket again and repeat this operation until the indicator blinks. What Can I Do If the PT500 Fails to Connect to the Network To resolve this problem: 1. Plug the PT500 into the socket again. 2. Press and hold PT500's PAIR button more than 8 seconds until the PWR indicator turns off and then release it. When the PWR indicator lights up again, repeat the pairing process. 16
3. Press and hold the Pair button on a PT500 more than 1 second and less than 4 seconds, and repeat the operation on the other PT500 within 2 minutes. 4. If the PLC indicators are still off, consult your local ISP for help. Can I Connect Multiple PT500 Adapters A home network supports a maximum of eight PT500 adapters. To connect multiple adapters to a home network, repeat the operation of connecting two PT500 adapters. 17
6 Technical Specifications Item Power supply Power consumption Working temperature Working humidity Dimensions (H x W x D) Weight Specifications 100V ~240V AC, 50/60Hz < 3W 0 ~40 5% ~ 95% RH (non-condensing) CN: About 71 mm 62 mm 48 mm UK: About 71 mm 62 mm 57 mm UL: About 71 mm 62 mm 49 mm EU: About 71 mm 62 mm 64 mm CN: About 80 g (single piece) UK: About 86 g (single piece) UL: About 81 g (single piece) EU: About 85 g (single piece) 18