Page 2 - Introduction; of Comtrend’s Powerline family:; Table of Contents
Introduction The PG902 Powerline Ethernet adapter you have just acquired is part of Comtrend’s Powerline family: • PG902 – The Current Model• DH0PF – The Original Powerline Product • PG922 Power Strip – For Multiple Powerline Connections This quick user guide will provide you with the basic knowledg...
Page 3 - The perfect complement for a Wi-Fi connection; Powerline adapters are the ideal way of creating a home network or; Package content; The following items are included in your PG902 package:
2 The perfect complement for a Wi-Fi connection Powerline adapters are the ideal way of creating a home network or complementing an existing Wi-Fi connection. By providing a secure high speed connection and great service quality, Powerlines allow you to watch Standard and High Definition (HD) movies...
Page 4 - LEDs; LED; Red; ETHERNET; Green constant; Buttons
3 LEDs and Buttons: The PG902 has been designed to be as user friendly as possible. There are just three LED lights and two buttons on the unit. They are described on this page and the next. LEDs . AP/STBY2. ETHERNET3. STATUS LED Colour STATUS Red : the connection speed is between and 4 Megabits per...
Page 5 - Functions; Button; Access Configuration; Front and rear plugs; Comtrend Powerline adapters are the first ones in the UK market to
4 Functions Button Action Result CONFIG/ RESET Press for one (1) second. First time: LEDs are turned OFF Second time: LEDs are turned ON All LEDs will turn off, but the Powerline will still be working. Great if you are watching movies in a dark room Press for five (5) seconds Access Configuration mo...
Page 6 - How to install the PowerGrid 902; This is the Access Point (AP). Connect the AP to your router with an
5 How to install the PowerGrid 902 Comtrend’s PG902 starter kit, supplied in pairs, comes ready to use; the Powerline adapters are paired in our factory so they will recognize each other, which makes setup this easy: . Plug both PG902 adapters into an electrical socket a. One next your router (or mo...
Page 7 - is data traffic going through the PG902. You are now ready to start; How to use a power strip with the PG902; If you are planning to use a power strip we recommend that you plug
6 Shortly, you will see the Ethernet LED blinking; this indicates that there is data traffic going through the PG902. You are now ready to start using your network. How to use a power strip with the PG902 If you are planning to use a power strip we recommend that you plug the power strip in to the P...
Page 8 - How to add a new Powerline to your existing network; MAKE SURE THAT ALL OF YOUR POWERLINES ARE CONNECTED; If you performed a factory reset on the AP adapter (see step 2), it
7 How to add a new Powerline to your existing network Comtrend Powerline pairs are paired in the factory for your convenience and security. However if you need to add more adapters to your existing network you will need to follow some easy steps in order to keep your network secure. The following pr...
Page 10 - How to understand the STATUS LED colours; solutions to common questions, such as why a High Definition (HD); Colour; either Standard Movies or High Definition (HD) Movies; NOTE: If the HDTV video bandwidth is lower than 0Mbps, it may be pos-; Frequently Asked Questions; • Do a factory reset (see Step 2 on pg. 7 for the Factory Reset
9 How to understand the STATUS LED colours The STATUS LED provides important information that will provide solutions to common questions, such as why a High Definition (HD) movie is not showing or shows with pixels. The STATUS LED indicator will vary its colour depending on the estimated speed of th...
Page 11 - Why is there more than one AP on the network?; be designated as an AP (see Step 2 on page 7 for the Factory
0 point the adapter has been designated as a Fixed AP with an auto generated Network ID and Encryption key and its AP/ STBY LED lights GREEN. 3. Why is SDTV video not streaming? • Check the STATUS indicator LED in the adapter connected to the STB. • If the indicator is RED this means that the PLC li...
Page 12 - settings of devices connected to Powerline adapters (STB, DSL; If the HDTV video bandwidth is lower than 0Mbps, it may be pos-; What if my Powerline Adapters don’t fit into the plug; • Your Powerline Adapters might not fit because the sockets are; What if the house next door has Powerline Adapters as; • Powerline Adapters are CE certified and completely safe to; How much power do Powerline Adapters use and how much; • The Adapters use 5.5 Watts when in use and 1.8 Watts in
5. Why is HDTV video not streaming? • Check the status indicator LED in the adapter connected to the set top box (STB). • If the indicator is RED or ORANGE this means that the Powerline link is not able to stream HDTV. • Try to reposition the adapter in another outlet in order to obtain a GREEN indi...
Page 13 - How can I check that my Powerline Adapters are working; is to find a double plug socket, and plug them in next to each
2 10. How can I check that my Powerline Adapters are working properly? • Your Powerline Adapters are set to work together as a pair, and should work perfectly out of the box. The best way to test them is to find a double plug socket, and plug them in next to each other. Often the best place to find ...
Page 14 - Product disposal instructions; and avoid the increasing landfill.; Product disposal instructions for residential users; Copyright© 2008 Comtrend Corporation. All rights reserved. The
3 Product disposal instructions The symbol shown here and on the product means that the product is classed as Electrical or Electronic Equipment and should not be disposed with other household or commercial waste at the end of its working life. The Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE)...
Page 15 - EC declaration of conform; EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
4 EC declaration of conform Emission date: 24/04/08 Signature Printed Name: Harold Fitch Position/Title: General Manager EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY We, the undersigned , Manufacturer : Comtrend Corporation Address, City: Edificio América II, C/Proción, 7: Portal 3: Bajo H; 20823 Madrid Country: Sp...