Powerline Networking Adapters User Manual PM01141ea English Français F5D4073 Deutsch Nederl ands Español Italiano
Table of Contents Table of Contents sections 1 1 Introduction....................................................................................1 Features 2 Product Specifications 2 System Requirements 3 Package Contents 3 2 Installing and Setting Up the Adapters......................................4 3 Configuration................................................................................
Introduction Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 Thank you for purchasing the Powerline Networking Adapter (the Adapter). Most people don’t enjoy buying long and expensive Ethernet cables or pulling the cables from one place to another, but the Adapter offers one of the easiest ways to enjoy home or small-business networking. Users can now experience a total network solution with the Adapter. The Powerline Networking Adapter operates on the HomePlug® Powerline Specification 1.
Introduction Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 Features Product Specifications • Up to 85Mbps* bandwidth over standard home power lines Computer Interface: IEEE 802.3/802.3u • Estimated range of 300m in wall power lines • HomePlug signal easily passes through circuit breaker Operating Temperature: 32–104 degrees F (0–40 degrees C) • 56-bit DES encryption ensures data security • Encryption completed by hardware, without sacrifice to bandwidth • Uses IEEE 802.
Introduction Table of Contents sections 1 Powerline Link LED On Blinking Another HomePlug unit detected Powerline network activity Ethernet Link LED On Blinking Connected to Ethernet Ethernet network activity 2 3 Package Contents System Requirements • One/Two Powerline Networking Adapters • HomePlug Quick Installation Guide • HomePlug User Manual (on CD) • Installation CD • One/Two Power Cables • At least 2 HomePlug devices • One/Two CAT5/RJ45 Ethernet Cables • Available Ethernet
Installing and Setting Up the Adapters Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 Overview Hardware Setup Installation of the Powerline Networking Adapters takes only minutes and does not require setting up long wires throughout the house. Simply plug the Adapters into the wall and connect the Ethernet cable into your device. You may optionally install the included utility to monitor your powerline network. This utility is not required for operation. 1.
Installing and Setting Up the Adapters Table of Contents sections 1 2 Running the InstallShield Wizard 3 2. Click the “Powerline Utility” button. Once the software loads, click on your desired language in the following dialog box: 1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive and wait for the setup screen to appear. If the CD-ROM does not automatically run the CD, click on “Start” in the bottom left corner of your screen (for most Microsoft Windows operating systems) and go to “Run”.
Installing and Setting Up the Adapters Table of Contents sections 1 2 4. This section allows you to change the default directory where the program is installed. If you don’t want to change the directory, click “Next” to continue the installation process. 5. The following screens give you different installation options. Click “Next” through these screens or modify the settings if desired.
Installing and Setting Up the Adapters Table of Contents sections 1 2 6. Click “Install” after confirming your settings in the following screen. Powerline Networking Adapters 3 7. Installation is complete. Click “Finish” to exit the wizard.
Configuration Table of Contents sections 1 2 Overview 4 The “Main” tab shows the HomePlug units that are connected to the current computer and other devices on the network. It also tells you the MAC address of each device. The MAC address of the Adapter that is currently connected to the PC running this utility is displayed at the top of the window next to the “Local” network name.
Configuration Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 Setting Up Security on a Local HomePlug Device Part 2: Diagnose a Network HomePlug Device The “Main” tab shows all the other HomePlug units on your powerline network. It represents them by MAC address, and also shows the available bandwidth to each unit (units farther away from the current computer might have a lower data rate). If you add or subtract units from your home network, you might want to re-scan, by clicking the “Scan” button.
Configuration Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 Setting Up Security on a Network HomePlug Device 1. You will have to go back to the “Main” tab first to enter the DEK (Device Encryption Key) for each networked HomePlug device. Select the device and click “Enter Password”. 3. You can change the password for all networked devices from one computer using this utility, instead of changing the password individually. Note: The DEK is unique for EACH HomePlug device.
Configuration Table of Contents sections 1 2 Diagnostics 3 Technical Support You can find technical support information at www.belkin.com This page provides diagnostics information for your HomePlug network. It also allows you to create, email, and print a report of this information.
Information Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 FCC Statement • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin International, Inc.
Information Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 Belkin International, Inc., Limited Lifetime Product Warranty What this warranty covers. What is not covered by this warranty? Belkin International, Inc. (“Belkin”) warrants to the original purchaser of this Belkin product that the product shall be free of defects in design, assembly, material, or workmanship.
Information Table of Contents sections 1 2 Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin, Belkin may designate, in its sole discretion, an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment.
Information Table of Contents sections Free Tech Support* 1 *National call rates may apply 2 www.belkin.com You can find additional support information on our website www.belkin. com through the tech‑support area. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call the number you need from this list*. Powerline Networking Adapters 15 3 4 Country Number Internet adress AUSTRIA 0820 200766 www.belkin.com/uk/networking/ BELGIUM 07 07 00 073 www.belkin.
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