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Powerline Networking Kit
RF-GUV1124
User Guide
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10-0764 GUV1124-EN.fm Page 2 Wednesday, November 3, 2010 10:21 AM Rocketfish RF-GUV1124 Powerline Networking Kit Safety information Take the following precautions when using this product: • Read all instructions before installing and operating. • Keep all instructions for later reference. • Follow all warnings and instructions. • This product should not be installed in any electrical socket so that the product’s venting holes are pointing downward. • Use a dry cloth for cleaning. Unplug the
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10-0764 GUV1124-EN.fm Page 3 Wednesday, November 3, 2010 10:21 AM Contents Introduction ........................................................................................ 4 Features................................................................................................. 4 Setting up your powerline network............................................ 9 Frequently asked questions.........................................................14 Troubleshooting ............................
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10-0764 GUV1124-EN.fm Page 4 Wednesday, November 3, 2010 10:21 AM Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Rocketfish RF-GUV1124 powerline Ethernet kit. This easy-to-use system enables you to connect any Ethernet network device (such as computers and game consoles) to other devices on your home network and to the Internet. Your powerline kit also lets you connect your network without the hassle of setting up wireless networking and complex security measures. The powerline Eth
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10-0764 GUV1124-EN.fm Page 5 Wednesday, November 3, 2010 10:21 AM Powerline Ethernet bridge Item Description Power indicator On—Power is on. 1 Blinking—Device in standby mode or is in group joining mode. Off—Power is off. Ethernet link/activity indicator On—Ethernet network link detected. 2 Blinking—Network traffic detected. Off—No Ethernet network link detected. Powerline link/activity indicator On—Powerline link detected, but no powerline network traffic is detected. 3 Blinking—Powerline ne
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10-0764 GUV1124-EN.fm Page 6 Wednesday, November 3, 2010 10:21 AM Item Description Ethernet port—Connect to your router (recommended) or Internet modem. For 4 more information, see “Connecting your powerline devices” on page 10. GROUP button—For custom network configuration, press this to create or join an additional powerline network. For more information, see “Creating additional 5 networks” on page 12. Note: These devices are pre-configured at the factory and are ready to plug in and u
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10-0764 GUV1124-EN.fm Page 7 Wednesday, November 3, 2010 10:21 AM Powerline Ethernet switch Item Description Power indicator On—Power is on. 1 Blinking—Device in standby mode or is in group joining mode. Off—Power is off. Ethernet link/activity indicator On—Ethernet network link detected. 2 Blinking—Network traffic detected. Off—No Ethernet network link detected. Powerline link/activity indicator On—Powerline link detected, but no powerline network traffic is detected. 3 Blinking—Powerline ne
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10-0764 GUV1124-EN.fm Page 8 Wednesday, November 3, 2010 10:21 AM Item Description Ethernet port—Connect to your router (recommended) or Internet modem. For 4 more information, see “Connecting your powerline devices” on page 10. GROUP button—For custom network configuration, press this to create or join an additional powerline network. For more information, see “Creating additional 5 networks” on page 12. Note: These devices are pre-configured at the factory and are ready to plug in and u
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10-0764 GUV1124-EN.fm Page 9 Wednesday, November 3, 2010 10:21 AM Setting up your powerline network Choosing a location Before connecting your powerline devices, you need to determine where they need to be installed. Notes: • Make sure that the two powerline devices are in the same home power circuit. • These devices should be installed only in a residential setting. Do not install in a business environment. Powerline Ethernet bridge To use this kit to set up Internet access for your hom
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10-0764 GUV1124-EN.fm Page 10 Wednesday, November 3, 2010 10:21 AM Powerline Ethernet switch Install the powerline Ethernet switch on the same home power circuit as your powerline Ethernet bridge, and near your gaming console or other device. Connecting your powerline devices To connect your powerline bridge: 1 Plug your powerline bridge directly into a wall power socket. If other appliances are plugged into the same outlet, isolate them from the powerline bridge by using a noise-f
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10-0764 GUV1124-EN.fm Page 11 Wednesday, November 3, 2010 10:21 AM Connecting tips Powerline networking sends data along the electrical wiring of your home, so the data can be corrupted by electrical interference (sometimes called “noise”) and the length of wiring it must pass through. Although your powerline devices can overcome most interference, it’s best to avoid creating interference so ensure the highest reliability. To reduce electrical interference, follow these tips: • Connect p
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10-0764 GUV1124-EN.fm Page 12 Wednesday, November 3, 2010 10:21 AM • Battery chargers (including cell phone chargers) •Hair dryers • Power drills and other power tools •Halogen lights • Vacuum cleaners • Connect powerline devices to a power strip without noise filters If you must connect your powerline devices to a power strip, use the following guidelines: • Make sure that the power strip does not have a noise filter or a surge protector, because the powerline network signals may become c
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10-0764 GUV1124-EN.fm Page 13 Wednesday, November 3, 2010 10:21 AM If, however, you want to set up multiple powerline networks in your home or change your powerline network’s name (for added security), you can configure the powerline devices to do so. To create an additional network and join devices to it: 1 Make sure that your powerline devices are plugged into a powered wall outlet and are not in standby mode. 2 Determine which powerline devices will be part of your new network, then ch
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10-0764 GUV1124-EN.fm Page 14 Wednesday, November 3, 2010 10:21 AM After your first and additional devices’ power indicators stop blinking, your additional device has successfully joined your first device’s network. Resetting a powerline device to factory defaults You can easily restore factory default settings for any of your powerline devices. To reset a powerline device to its factory default settings: 1 Make sure that your powerline devices are plugged into a powered wall outlet and a
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10-0764 GUV1124-EN.fm Page 15 Wednesday, November 3, 2010 10:21 AM Is it secure to send private data over these devices? Yes. Data encryption is used to secure your data from prying eyes. For details, see “Specifications” on page 17. How many devices can be assigned to a single group? Because several powerline devices share the same electrical wiring (physical bandwidth), we recommend that a maximum of 10 powerline devices be connected on a single group. Data transfer speed slows as more
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10-0764 GUV1124-EN.fm Page 16 Wednesday, November 3, 2010 10:21 AM • The computer can access the Internet if you connect it directly to the router. If there is no Internet connection, troubleshoot the router or contact your ISP (Internet service provider). Troubleshooting tips • Powerline products work better when plugged directly into the wall power outlet, not power strips, extension cords, surge protectors, or uninterruptable power supplies. • If you’ve moved a powerline device or dis
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10-0764 GUV1124-EN.fm Page 17 Wednesday, November 3, 2010 10:21 AM Specifications Description Items Powerline bridge Powerline switch PHY rate 200 Mbps Effective data rate TCP: Up to 91 Mbps TCP: Up to 91 Mbps UDP: Up to 94 Mbps UDP: Up to 93 Mbps Frequency band 2~28 MHz (with mask) Access methods CSMA/CA channel-access schemes QoS Four-level priority-based contention access, and multi-segment bursting 8-level VLAN priority field, TOS field QoS classification by destination MAC address and IP
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10-0764 GUV1124-EN.fm Page 18 Wednesday, November 3, 2010 10:21 AM Description Items Powerline bridge Powerline switch Relative humidity Operating: 10~85% non-condensing Storage: 5~90% non-condensing Power source 100 ~ 240 VAC 50/60 Hz Power consumption Full load: Full load: 110 VAC=3.3 W 110 VAC=4.2 W 220 VAC=3.8 W 220 VAC=5.3 W 240 VAC = 4.2 W 240 VAC=5.8 W Standby mode <1.6 W Standby mode <1.8 W Certification CE, FCC Class B, Rohs, cTUVus, ICES-005 Legal notices FCC Part 15 This device com
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10-0764 GUV1124-EN.fm Page 19 Wednesday, November 3, 2010 10:21 AM 90-day limited warranty Rocketfish Products (“Rocketfish”) warrants to you, the original purchaser of this new RF-GUV1124 (“Product”), that the Product shall be free of defects in the original manufacture of the material or workmanship for 90 days from the purchase of the Product (“Warranty Period”). This Product must be purchased from an authorized dealer of Rocketfish brand products and packaged with this warranty stateme
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10-0764 GUV1124-EN.fm Page 20 Wednesday, November 3, 2010 10:21 AM This warranty also does not cover: • Damage due to incorrect operation or maintenance • Connection to an incorrect voltage supply • Attempted repair by anyone other than a facility authorized by Rocketfish to service the Product • Products sold as is or with all faults • Consumables, such as fuses or batteries • Products where the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed REPAIR REPLACEMENT AS PROVIDED UNDER T
