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H5R & H5E AV500 Hybrid Wi-Fi Starter Kit

Chapter 1. Introduction

Thank you for choosing the H5R & H5E AV500 Hybrid Wi-Fi Starter Kit.

1.1Product Overview

The H5R & H5E AV500 Hybrid Wi-Fi Starter Kit is designed to meet wireless Internet access needs of SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) users, concentrating on solving the wireless signal coverage problem.

The H5R integrates the functions of powerline adapter and wireless router. Based on IEEE 802.11n, the H5R supports up to 300Mbps (2.4GHz) + 300Mbps (5GHz) wireless connection with other wireless clients. It is compatible with IEEE 802.11g and IEEE 802.11b products when using the 2.4GHz band and compatible with IEEE 802.11a products when using the 5GHz band. Apart from its practical functions and superior performance, the H5R is easy to manage and provides multiple protection measures to effectively ensure the security of wireless Internet access.

The H5E integrates the functions of powerline adapter and wireless AP (access point). Adopting the mainstream Homeplug AV standard, it can be plugged into any wall socket and works with the H5R to transmit data over the existing electrical wiring (powerline network) in users’ houses at a rate of 500Mbps. At the same time, it can also extend the H5R’s 2.4GHz wireless network to provide wireless access for more devices.

The H5R and H5E can form a network only after AP clone is completed between them. AP clone ensures network security, and it can be established easily by using the AP CLONE/PAIR button. After AP clone is completed, the H5E will automatically synchronize 2.4GHz wireless settings with the H5R.

1.2Conventions

The router or H5R mentioned in this guide stands for AV500 Hybrid Wi-Fi Dual Band Router while the extender or H5E stands for AV500 Hybrid Wi-Fi Extender without any explanation.

1.3Main Features

1.3.1H5R

¾Complies with IEEE 802.11n to provide a wireless data rate of up to 300Mbps (2.4GHz) + 300Mbps (5GHz).

¾Complies with HomePlug AV to provide a powerline data rate of up to 500Mbps within the transmission distance (under the same electric meter) of 300 meters.

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