Hercules ePlug 85 CONTENTS Clicking on a title in this table of contents will display the corresponding section 1. YOUR HERCULES EPLUG 85 ADAPTER........................................................................................... 2 1.1. Recommendations ........................................................................................................................ 2 1.2. Specifications ..........................................................................................................
Hercules ePlug 85 1. YOUR HERCULES EPLUG 85 ADAPTER PLC (Power Line Communication), also known as HomePlug, is a technology which uses your home's existing electrical wiring to efficiently transfer digital data (audio, video, Internet, other types of files) within a secure personal network.
Hercules ePlug 85 - Unplug the Hercules ePlug 85 adapter from its electrical outlet if you do not plan on using it again for an extended period of time. - Unplug the Hercules ePlug 85 adapter from its electrical outlet before cleaning. Use a soft cloth for cleaning and avoid using aerosol cleaners, water, solvent-based chemical products, benzene, alcohol or other cleaning products. - Always keep children away from electrical outlets. 1.2. Specifications Compatible with the IEE 802.
Hercules ePlug 85 : Power LED: flashes during traffic : Ethernet connection LED: lit up when the Ethernet cable is connected, flashes during data transfer : HomePlug connection status LED: lit up when the connection is active, flashes during data transfer 1.6.
Hercules ePlug 85 2. INSTALLING YOUR HERCULES EPLUG 85 The Hercules ePlug 85 adapter has been designed to be simple to use and install. If you have already purchased and installed HomePlug (or PLC) adapters, Hercules provides an installation Assistant which guides you through several steps to take to add your Hercules ePlug 85 adapters to your existing HomePlug network. If you are new to the world of HomePlug technology, we invite you to follow the pieces of advice set out in chapters 2.1 and 2.
Hercules ePlug 85 2.2. HomePlug: the partner to WiFi in your home If you have a modem router or an Internet "box", your various pieces of network equipment, whether connected by WiFi or HomePlug, can communicate with one another. All data is transferred to a central point, in this case your modem router or Internet "box", and may circulate either on the electrical network via your HomePlug adapters, or by way of radio waves via WiFi.
Hercules ePlug 85 2.2.3. Connecting an Internet "box" to a Digital Terrestrial Television decoder in a HomePlug network 2.3. You haven't yet created a HomePlug network: initial installation of Hercules ePlug 85 (Hercules ePlug 85 Duo) You should only use the provided installation Assistant if you have already installed a HomePlug network and wish to add Hercules ePlug 85 adapters. For more information, please refer to chapter 2.4.
Hercules ePlug 85 To install a HomePlug network: 1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet plug on your first adapter. 2. Plug the adapter into an electrical outlet located near the device to be connected to the network. 3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the computer, modem, game console or any other network device (for example, a modem router).
Hercules ePlug 85 4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet plug on your second adapter. 5. Plug the adapter into an electrical outlet located near the device to be connected to the network. In order to optimize the transfer of data on the HomePlug network, avoid plugging your adapter directly into a power strip. 6. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the computer, modem, game console or any other network device (for example, a computer).
Hercules ePlug 85 Your computer can now access the Internet via your modem, as the two devices are connected to one another via the HomePlug network and have the same network password. 2.4. You have already created a HomePlug network: adding a new adapter to your network (Hercules ePlug 85 Solo or Duo) Let's take an example of a home in which you have already installed a HomePlug network composed of HomePlug adapters in the 1.0 standard (Hercules ePlug 85 or HomePlug 85 or 14 Mbits/s adapter).
Hercules ePlug 85 Don't connect your new Hercules ePlug yet. - Switch on your computer and launch the installation Assistant. 1. Launch the Hercules ePlug 85 installation Assistant on the computer connected to the adapter The Assistant, available on the CD-ROM included with the adapters, will guide you through the different steps of the installation procedure. To help you with the installation, each step is described below. - Insert the included CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive.
Hercules ePlug 85 The installation Assistant may display an error message: - if you have not plugged the HomePlug adapter present on your network into an electrical outlet before launching the installation Assistant. - if this adapter is not connected via the Ethernet cable to the computer on which you have launched the Assistant. To resolve the problem: - Verify that your adapter is properly plugged into an electrical outlet (preferably a wall outlet), or try plugging it into another outlet.
Hercules ePlug 85 Note: In order to view these identifiers, you will have to unplug the adapters composing your existing network (except for the adapter connected via an Ethernet cable to your computer); you will then be asked to plug them back in again afterwards. You can add up to 6 adapters, although of course you can add only one, two or as many as you wish out of the 6.
Hercules ePlug 85 - Return to the installation Assistant and carefully follow the instructions displayed on your computer screen. - Click Next to move on to the next step. 5. Connection to the network The network password is applied to the Hercules ePlug adapters, which can now communicate with all the adapters of the existing network. If the connection of one of your adapters to the network has failed, an error message will be displayed. There are several possible causes.
Hercules ePlug 85 3. YOUR HOMEPLUG NETWORK IN PRACTICE Now that your HomePlug network is installed, it's time to move on to some practical examples. In the following chapters, we will show you how to share files, a printer, or let your friends share your ADSL connection for online gaming. 3.1. A few prerequisites - The procedures described in this chapter differ according to the operating system used. Be sure to refer to the sections corresponding to your system.
Hercules ePlug 85 You have connected your computer to a private network (as opposed to a public network). Therefore, the discovery options (namely, the ability to view outside devices and computers and to be seen by other networks) are enabled, but sharing options are not. You must therefore enable them manually before you can share your folders, your Internet connection or your printer. 3.3.1.
Hercules ePlug 85 3. In the Network Status window, click Properties. 4. In the Windows Vista confirmation window, click Continue. 5. In the Network Properties window, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). 6. Click Properties.
Hercules ePlug 85 7. In the Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4) Properties window, select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically. 8. Click OK to validate. 9. Do the same for Internet Protocol Version 6 (TCP/IPv6). To access the Internet, simply launch your Internet browser. 3.3.2.
Hercules ePlug 85 1. Access the Network and Sharing Center by clicking the network icon on the Windows taskbar, then click the Network and Sharing Center link. Before setting up sharing for your folders, your printer or your Internet connection, you must enable sharing in the Network and Sharing Center. 2. Click Manage network connections. 3. Right-click Internet, and select the Properties option.
Hercules ePlug 85 4. In the Sharing tab, tick the Allow other users to connect through this computer's Internet connection and Establish a dial-up connection whenever a computer on my network attempts to access the Internet boxes.
Hercules ePlug 85 Enabling file sharing - In the Sharing and Discovery zone, click the Off link or the button located opposite File sharing. - Select the Turn on file sharing radio button. - Click Apply. In the Windows Vista confirmation window, click Continue. Enabling public folder sharing Note: A public folder is a folder which can be shared by other users of the same computer or of the same network. - In the Sharing and Discovery zone, click the Off link or the sharing.
Hercules ePlug 85 - Select the Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can open files radio button (they will only be able to consult files) or select Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can open, change, and create files (there will be no limitations on the contents of these folders in terms of viewing, making changes and additions or other actions). - Click Apply. In the Windows Vista confirmation window, click Continue.
Hercules ePlug 85 - In the Media Sharing window that appears, tick the Share my media box. - Click Apply. In the Windows Vista confirmation window, click Continue. - In the following window, you can define the different settings, such as: authorize or refuse groups of users, set parental controls, select media types to be shared, and so on. - When you’re done, click Apply, then OK. 3.3.4.
Hercules ePlug 85 1. Select the folder that you wish to share, without opening it. Here, your Pictures folder. 2. Right-click the folder. Select Share. 3. In the File Sharing window, select the user(s) who will be able to access this folder, then click Add. Note: You can provide access to all users with no restrictions (Everyone option) or select specific users previously created on your PC. You can also create new users by clicking Create a new user… in the dropdown list.
Hercules ePlug 85 4. Select the Permission Level you wish to assign by clicking on the line for that user: Reader (authorization to view only), Contributor (authorization to view, add and delete) or Co-owner (authorization to view, modify, add and delete). 5. Click Share. Be sure to note the path indicated, which will allow for access to the shared folder on the network from another computer. For example: \\PC\Users\My documents\Shared Pictures Folders. 6. Click Done. The folder is now shared.
Hercules ePlug 85 On the computer connected to the printer: 1. Click Start/Control Panel. 2. Under the Hardware and Sound heading, click the Printer link. The list of installed printers is displayed. 3. Right-click the printer and select the Sharing… option.
Hercules ePlug 85 4. In the Printer Properties window, click the Change sharing options button. 5. In the Windows Vista confirmation window, click Continue. 6. Tick the Share this printer box. 7. Select the name of the printer which will be displayed on the network under Share name. 8. Click Apply, then OK. 3.3.7. Computers running Windows Vista : Accessing the shared printer On the computers that will use the shared printer: 1. Click Start/Control Panel. 2.
Hercules ePlug 85 3. Click the Add a printer button. The Add a printer assistant appears. 4. Click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer.
Hercules ePlug 85 5. Windows searches for the shared printers on your network. Select the shared printer. 6. Click Next. 7. If necessary, accept installation of the printer’s drivers when prompted to do so by Windows. 8. Validate the name of your printer, then click Next. 9. Click Finish to close the assistant. 3.4.
Hercules ePlug 85 3.4.1. Windows XP: Using the Network Setup Wizard in an Infrastructure network Proceed as follows for each computer: 1. Click Start/All Programs/Accessories/ Communications/ Network Setup Wizard. The Network Setup Wizard is launched. 2. Click Next twice. The window opposite may appear if The Wizard found disconnected network hardware. 3. If your Ethernet network connection is not displayed in the list, tick the Ignore disconnected network hardware box, then click Next.
Hercules ePlug 85 5. In the Select a connection method window, select the Other option. 6. In the following window, select This computer connects to the Internet directly or through a network hub, then click Next. 7. If the window opposite appears, select the connection to your local area network (your Ethernet network card), then click Next. 8. When this warning screen appears, ignore it by clicking Next.
Hercules ePlug 85 9. If your computer has at least three connections (or network devices, whether Ethernet, FireWire or WiFi), the window opposite appears. In this case, let the Wizard determine the appropriate connections. 10. Click Next. 11. Enter the computer name and a description, if required. Give the computer a name that is unique and sufficiently distinctive, making it easy to recognize on your network (my-computer, HomePlugcomputer or julie, for example). 12. Click Next. 13.
Hercules ePlug 85 16. Before completing the procedure, you may select the Create a Network Setup Disk option. This consists of copying this Wizard onto a storage medium (your choice of floppy disk or USB key) so that it can be launched on computers equipped with operating systems other than Windows XP. This operation is carried out automatically, once you have selected a medium for saving the Wizard. 17. Click Finish to exit the Wizard.
Hercules ePlug 85 The window opposite may appear if The Wizard found disconnected network hardware. 3. If your Ethernet network connection is not displayed in the list, tick the Ignore disconnected network hardware box, then click Next. Otherwise, exit the Wizard by clicking Cancel and establish the connection from your network device to your router (for more information, please refer to your router's manual). The window opposite may appear if The Wizard found a shared Internet connection on the computer.
Hercules ePlug 85 7. If your computer has at least three connections (or network devices, whether Ethernet, FireWire or WiFi), the window opposite appears. In this case, select the Let me choose the connections to my network option, then click Next. 8. Among the connections displayed, leave the box corresponding to the connection to your local area network ticked and deselect the others, then click Next. On the computers that will use the shared Internet connection: 5.
Hercules ePlug 85 7. If your computer has at least three connections (or network devices, whether Ethernet, FireWire or WiFi), the window opposite appears. In this case, select the Determine the appropriate connections for me option. 8. Click Next. Proceed as follows for each computer: 9. Enter the computer name and a description, if required.
Hercules ePlug 85 If your network is only composed of computers running Windows XP: 14. Select the Just finish the wizard option. If your network is composed of computers running Windows XP and/or computers running Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000): 15. You can select the Create a Network Setup Disk option. This consists of copying this Wizard onto a storage medium (your choice of floppy disk or USB key) so that it can be launched on computers equipped with operating systems other than Windows XP.
Hercules ePlug 85 1. Select the folder you wish to share, without opening it. 2. Right-click the folder. Select Sharing and Security.... 3. In the Network sharing and security section of the Sharing tab, tick the Share this folder on the network box. 4. On the Share name line, enter the folder name as it will be displayed on the network (12 characters maximum to ensure compatibility with other operating systems). You can also tick the Allow network users to change my files box.
Hercules ePlug 85 1. Click Start/My Computer. 2. Click My Network Places, then click View workgroup computers. You directly access the list of computers in your workgroup. 3. Double-click the computer that is sharing the folders you wish to access. All shared folders appear. 3.4.5. Windows XP: Sharing a printer It is possible to put a printer on the network and share it with all computers in the house equipped with a Hercules ePlug adapter.
Hercules ePlug 85 3. Select the A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer option, then click Next. 4. In the window that appears, click Next to launch the search for shared printers. 5. In the list displayed, double-click the computer connected to the printer. 6. Select the shared printer, then click Next. 7. If you wish, set the shared printer as the default printer, then click Next. 8. Click Finish to exit the Wizard.
Hercules ePlug 85 4. In the Computer Name zone, enter a name sufficiently distinctive that it can easily be recognized in the list of computers for the workgroup (my-computer, HomePlugcomputer or julie, for example). 5. In the Workgroup zone, enter a name for the group (HOME, OFFICE or HERCULES, for example). The workgroup name must be identical (be sure to respect the case of letters) for all computers you wish to link together in a network. 6.
Hercules ePlug 85 4. TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you encounter a problem with your product, please go to http://ts.hercules.com and select your language. From there you will be able to access various utilities (Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), the latest versions of drivers and software) that may help to resolve your problem.
Hercules ePlug 85 6. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION At the end of its working life, this product should not be disposed of with standard household waste, but rather dropped off at a collection point for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) for recycling. This is confirmed by the symbol found on the product, user manual or packaging. Depending on their characteristics, the materials may be recycled.
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