Goldweb GP-L200N User Manual - 2.3.2   Before You Begin

GP-L200N User Manual                                                                                     

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2.3   Hardware Installation 

2.3.1   System Requirements 

Before installing the device, please make sure that the following items are ready. 

At least one Ethernet RJ45 cable (10Base-T/100Base-T) 

 One 

GP-L200N 

One PLC device for PowerLine communication 

A PC has been installed PCP/IP protocol and it can access the Internet. 

2.3.2   Before You Begin 

Before you install the device, please pay attention to the following items: 

When connecting the device to a computer, a hub, a router or a switch, the 

Ethernet cable should be less than 100 meters. 

Do not place this device on an unstable surface or support. Do not put this 

device on the ground. 

Keep the device clean. Avoid the device from direct sunshine. Avoid any 

metal in the device. 

Place the device in the center of the area, and try to optimize the wireless 

coverage. 

Install Powerline Utility when you want to see the quality of PLC 

communication 

2.4   Operation Range 

The operation range of the GP-L200N depends on the actual environment. When 

the device is placed in the house or in the office, the overall arrangements are 

different. So the path and effect for signal transmission are different. For PLC 

network the typical coverage Up to 5000 square foot, but the actual coverage 

varies according to the power grid and the number of PLC terminal device. For 

wireless, the outdoor straight transmission distance for some devices in the open 

air is up to 300 meters, and the indoor straight transmission distance is up to 100 

meters.