Instant PowerLineTM Series PowerLine USB Adapter Use this guide to install: PLUSB10 ver.
Industry Canada (Canada) This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe (B) est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright © 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Instant PowerLine is a trademark of Linksys. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors.
Instant PowerLineTM Series PowerLine USB Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction The Linksys PowerLine USB Adapter Features 1 1 1 Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PowerLine USB Adapter The USB Adapter’s Ports The USB Adapter’s Front Panel LEDs 2 2 3 Chapter 3: Planning Your PowerLine Network 4 Chapter 4: Using the Setup CD-ROM Overview Running the Installation Wizard 5 5 5 Chapter 5: Connecting the PowerLine USB Adapter 11 Chapter 6: Installing the Driver for the PowerLine USB Adapter 12
Instant PowerLineTM Series PowerLine USB Adapter Chapter 1: Introduction The Linksys Powerline USB Adapter The PowerLine USB Adapter lets you turn the existing powerlines in your home or office into a high-speed network. Now you don't have to drill through the walls, and climb through the attic or cellar to install network cables, just use the wires that already run through the building! The PowerLine USB Adapter interfaces USB-equipped PCs to the HomePlug PowerLine network standard.
Instant PowerLineTM Series Chapter 2: Getting to Know the PowerLine USB Adapter PowerLine USB Adapter The USB Adapter’s Front Panel LEDs The USB Adapter’s Ports Figure 2-4 The Adapter’s LEDs (shown in Figure 2-4), where network activity is displayed, are located on the Adapter’s front. USB Figure 2-1 The USB Port, shown in Figure 2-1, is where you will connect your USB cable. To work with USB ports, your computer must be running Windows 98SE, 2000, Millennium, or XP.
Instant PowerLineTM Series PowerLine USB Adapter Chapter 3: Planning Your Powerline Network Chapter 4: Using the Setup CD-ROM With the Instant PowerLine products, a network can be created using home powerlines. Computers can be networked over powerlines using a PowerLine USB Adapter or an EtherFast 10/100 Bridge. Use the USB Adapter for a USBenabled computer, or use the 10/100 Bridge for an Ethernet-enabled computer.
Instant PowerLineTM Series 2. As the installation starts, you will see the screen shown in Figure 4-2. PowerLine USB Adapter 4. Enter your User Name and Organization on the screen shown in Figure 44. Select Anyone who uses this computer (all users) to install a shortcut to the PowerLine Configuration Utility on every user’s desktop. Then click the Next button to continue. Figure 4-2 6 3. The License Agreement screen appears next, shown in Figure 4-3. Read the license agreement.
Instant PowerLineTM Series 6. The screen in Figure 4-6 may appear while the files are being copied. PowerLine USB Adapter Windows XP users: Windows will notify you that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing (on the screen shown in Figure 4-8). Click the Continue Anyway button. Click the STOP Installation button if you want to stop the installation. Figure 4-6 Windows 2000 users: Windows will inform you that there was no digital signature found (on the screen shown in Figure 4-7).
Instant PowerLineTM Series 8. You will be asked to restart your computer (shown in Figure 4-10). Click the Yes button to restart now, or click the No button to restart later. PowerLine USB Adapter Chapter 5: Connecting the PowerLine USB Adapter 1. Insert the end of the USB cable with the Type A connector into the computer’s USB port. Figure 5-1 shows two USB ports as they might appear on your computer. Note the two USB icons marking the ports. Figure 4-10 2.
Instant PowerLineTM Series Chapter 6: Installing the Driver for the PowerLine USB Adapter Overview After installing your USB Adapter in your computer, you will install the network driver. The installation procedure for the network driver will vary depending on which operating system you are using on your computer. Proceed to the instructions for your operating system: Windows 98SE, 2000, Millennium, or XP. Windows 98SE 1.
Instant PowerLineTM Series PowerLine USB Adapter 2. Windows will notify you that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing, on the screen shown in Figure 6-6. Click the Continue Anyway button. Windows XP 1. Windows XP will automatically detect the presence of the USB Adapter in your computer after you have completed the hardware installation. Click the radio button next to Install the software automatically (Recommended) on the screen shown in Figure 6-5. Then click the Next button. Figure 6-6 3.
Instant PowerLineTM Series Chapter 7: Using the PowerLine Configuration Utility Overview After installing the PowerLine USB Adapter, you will run the PowerLine Configuration Utility. Use this utility to check the PC’s direct connection to the powerline network, search for powerline devices on your network, and set up security using a network password. PowerLine USB Adapter 3. The Device screen will appear.
Instant PowerLineTM Series PowerLine USB Adapter Network Security The Network screen (Figure 7-4) lists allows you to search the powerline network for all powerline devices configured with the same Network Password as the device you are currently using for your PC. The Security screen (Figure 7-5) allows you to set the Network Password of the powerline device being used by your PC. All of the powerline devices on your powerline network must use the same Network Password.
Instant PowerLineTM Series PowerLine USB Adapter About Appendix A: Troubleshooting The About screen (Figure 7-6) offers a convenient link to the Linksys website, www.linksys.com. You must have an active Internet connection to use this link. Common Problems and Solutions This section provides possible solutions to problems regarding the installation and operation of the PowerLine USB Adapter. Read the description below to solve your problems.
Instant PowerLineTM Series 10BaseT - An Ethernet standard that uses twisted wire pairs. user is likely to require the Internet connection at a particular location. It’s especially useful in education and other environments where users change frequently. Using very short leases, DHCP can dynamically reconfigure networks in which there are more computers than there are available IP addresses. 100BaseTX - IEEE physical layer specification for 100 Mbps over two pairs of Category 5 UTP or STP wire.
Instant PowerLineTM Series Hot Swap - The ability to replace a card or other hardware part in a hardware device without turning it off or losing functionality. Network - A system that transmits any combination of voice, video and/or data between users. IEEE - The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Instant PowerLineTM Series TCP/IP - Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is the basic communication language or protocol of the Internet. It can also be used as a communications protocol in a private network (either an intranet or an extranet). When you are set up with direct access to the Internet, your computer is provided with a copy of the TCP/IP program just as every other computer that you may send messages to or get information from also has a copy of TCP/IP.
Instant PowerLineTM Series Appendix C: I P Addressing What’s an IP Address? IP stands for Internet Protocol. Every device on an IP-based network, including PCs, print servers, and routers, requires an IP address to identify its “location,” or address, on the network. Since the Internet is simply one huge global network, every PC that logs on to the Internet also needs an IP address. PowerLine USB Adapter Appendix D: Specifications Standards: USB Spec. 1.1, HomePlug 1.
Instant PowerLineTM Series Environmental Dimensions: 2.68" x 4.25" x 2.60" (68 mm x 108 mm x 66 mm) Unit Weight: 0.5 lb (0.142 kg) Certifications: FCC Class B, UL Listed, HomePlug 1.0 Operating Temp.: 32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C) Storage Temp. : -4°F to 158°F (-20°C to 70°C) Operating Humidity: 10% to 85% Non-Condensing Storage Humidity: PowerLine USB Adapter Appendix E: Warranty Information BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING.
Instant PowerLineTM Series Appendix F: Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Sales Information Tech Support RMA Issues Fax Email Web FTP Site 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) 888-793-4632 949-271-5461 949-265-6655 support@linksys.com http://www.linksys.com ftp.linksys.com http://www.linksys.com © Copyright 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved.