85Mbps HomePlug Powerline Ethernet Bridge User Manual English LINDY No. 25130 www.lindy.
User Manual English Introduction Thank you for purchasing the LINDY 85Mbps HomePlug Powerline Ethernet Bridge. HomePlug technology makes setting up a home or small office network quick and easy! HomePlug allows you to create a network using the standard electrical mains power lines in your home or workplace. The LINDY HomePlug Ethernet Bridge plugs into your computer’s Ethernet port and then into a mains socket.
User Manual English Typical Applications A basic HomePlug Powerline network: Ethernet Bridge PC Mains Power line Ethernet Bridge Mac or PC Sharing a broadband internet connection using HomePlug: The Internet Broadband Router PC connected to the HomePlug network via the Router Ethernet Bridge Mains Power line Ethernet Bridge 2 Mac Or PC
User Manual English Understanding HomePlug Encryption and Security HomePlug uses encryption to prevent unwanted access from within or outside of your network. The encryption works by using a string of letters and/or numbers to encode your data. The encrypted password (or network name) is set using the Configuration Utility software. By default, the network name is HomePlug. However, it is recommended that you change this.
User Manual English Software Installation (PC only) 1. Do not connect the Ethernet Bridge to your computer yet! Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. If the CD doesn’t automatically load, run :\eth\setup.exe Click on ‘Next’ to start the installation 2. Enter a User Name and Organisation, and select either ‘Anyone who uses this computer’ or ‘Only for me’, according to your preference. Click ‘Next’ to continue. 3.
User Manual English 4. Review your selected installation settings here. If you want to change any of the settings click on the ‘
User Manual English Hardware Connections 1. Plug the supplied Ethernet cable into 2. the computer’s RJ-45 network port. Connect the other end of the network cable into the RJ-45 port on the Ethernet Bridge. 3. 4. Plug the power cable into the power socket on the Ethernet Bridge. Finally, plug the mains cable directly into a wall outlet and switch on the socket if applicable (UK mains plug shown).
User Manual English HomePlug PowerPacket Configuration Utility Double-click the PowerPacket Utility icon to launch the configuration program: Select the Main tab to open the Main window Shows the Powerline unit(s) currently connected to your PC. If you have more than one device, you can highlight it and click the Connect button to connect to it. This box shows all the other detected Powerline devices on the network, their MAC addresses, connection speed and link quality.
User Manual English Setting the network name This HomePlug Powerline device uses 56-bit DES encryption to block outside access. The security settings can be changed according to your preference using the Windows based configuration utility. By default, protection is enabled. However, it is recommended that you change the default network name (HomePlug). All Powerline devices must use the same network name in order for the computers to be networked.
User Manual English 4. Select the Privacy tab to open the Privacy window. 5. Input your chosen network name here. 6. Click Set All Devices to apply the new network name to all the devices whose DEK passwords have previously been entered in the Main window.
User Manual English The Diagnostics section allows you to view, e-mail, save and print a system information report. This is useful if you need to contact LINDY Technical Support for help and advice. On the About page you can see the version of the installed PowerPacket Utility. Check the AutoScan box to enable automatic scanning for new devices on the Powerline network.
User Manual English Troubleshooting & FAQ What’s the speed of a Powerline network over standard mains wiring? HomePlug Powerline networks can operate at speeds of up to 85Mbps How many HomePlug devices can I use on my network? You can install up to 16 devices on your HomePlug Powerline network What’s the maximum range of a Powerline network? Approximately 300m through mains wiring Can my neighbours receive my Powerline signals? It is possible for your neighbours to receive your Powerline signals between t
CE Statement This device complies with the European Regulations for Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) of the European Union and it is equipped with the CE mark. This unit has to be used with high quality shielded connection cables. Only if these high quality shielded cables are used it can be sure that the EMC compatibility is not adversely influenced.
