User manual SIEMENS GIGASET HOMEPLUG AV 200

[. . . ] EN Dear Customer, Gigaset Communications GmbH is the legal successor to Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. Any statements made by Siemens AG or SHC that are found in the user guides should therefore be understood as statements of Gigaset Communications GmbH. Sehr geehrte Kundin, sehr geehrter Kunde, die Gigaset Communications GmbH ist Rechtsnachfolgerin der Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), die ihrerseits das Gigaset-Geschäft der Siemens AG fortführte. [. . . ] For example, the connected devices share the capacity of the network so that the actual data transmission rate is dependent on the number of connected devices and the volume of data traffic. 3 The Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 The scope of supply of the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 includes two devices. Both devices are preconfigured such that no other settings are required for operating the network. Connecting PCs to the Internet The Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 allows all connected PCs to access the Internet via your ADSL routers or your modem even if a connection via LAN cable or wireless connection is difficult or not possible. Mains HomePlug AV 200 ADSL Router In this configuration, a Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 connects a LAN port of the ADSL router to the Powerline network while the other Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 connects the PC to the Powerline network. 4 The Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 Establishing a Connection for Internet Television (IPTV) IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) is the upcoming technology on the market for home entertainment. The television or IPTV set-top box must be connected to your broadband for this purpose. There is often no DSL connection in the room in which the television is located. This means that cabling would be necessary in order to bring Internet television to your television. However, the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 allows you to set up this connection via the mains supply. IPTV Set-Top Box In this configuration, a Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 connects a LAN port of the ADSL router to the Powerline network while the other Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 connects the IPTV set-top box to the Powerline network. Security in the Network The Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 network has predefined security settings in order to protect your network from unauthorised access. The following settings guarantee the security of your network: u Individual network ID: A Powerline network is defined by an identical network ID (name of network) for all components. All devices with this network ID are part of the same Powerline network. All adapters are preconfigured in an operational state ex works. u Dynamic encryption: The devices use 128-bit AES encryption. Your Powerline network is protected by very effective security settings without you having to make any settings yourself. 5 The Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 Installation Procedure Make sure that each of the devices you want to connect to the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 has a free Ethernet LAN port. You may need to install an external Ethernet network adapter in the case of older PCs. Configuration with two devices Two or more Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 allow you to use the following applications: u Simple and secure high-speed networking of PCs and other devices with Ethernet connection. u Shared use of broadband Internet access (e. u Multimedia applications such as Internet TV (IPTV), video/audio streaming, visual telephone. ì Establish the desired connections with the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 (see Section "Connecting the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200" on page 9). Extended configuration To set up a larger network with more than two Gigaset HomePlug AV 200, you have to: This is how you set up a Powerline network: ì Establish the desired connections with the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 (p. 11. 6 Installation Installation Pack Contents Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 Duo: u Two Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 u Two LAN cables (CAT-5) u Two adapters for EU sockets u A quick reference guide u A detailed user guide (CD-ROM) Gigaset HomePlug AV 200: u One Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 u One LAN cable (CAT-5) u One adapter for EU sockets u A quick reference guide u A detailed user guide (CD-ROM) System Requirements To operate a Powerline network, the devices that are to be connected to the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 must have an Ethernet LAN port. Operating Displays and Connections Front Side 7 Installation LED The LEDs on the front of the device indicate the operating status of the device. LED Power Display On Off Flashing Off Green Link Yellow Red Flashing On Off Flashing Status The device is connected to the mains and is operational. Electrical faults are impairing the connection: HDTV cannot be guaranteed. Data is being transmitted over LAN. LAN Underside LAN port Synchronisation key Adapter for EU-sockets The following elements can be found on the underside of the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200: Element LAN Synchronisation key Description Jack with automatic recognition of the transmission rate (RJ45). Key for synchronising the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200. 8 Installation Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 Connections The Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 can be connected to any required socket in your home or office. The following requirements must be fulfilled however. u Operate the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 only indoors within a temperature range of +0 to +40 °C. Make sure that the air openings on the Gigaset HomePlug AV 200 for ventilation are not blocked. [. . . ] Nothing in this Guarantee shall attempt to limit or exclude a Customers Statutory Rights, nor the manufacturer's liability for death or personal injury resulting from its negligence. u The duration of the Guarantee shall not be extended by services rendered under the terms of the Guarantee. u Insofar as no Guarantee default exists, Siemens reserves the right to charge the customer for replacement or repair. u The above provisions does not imply a change in the burden of proof to the detriment of the customer. [. . . ]