NetComm POWERLINE Series 85Mbps Powerline Adapters Twin Pack USER GUIDE
Table of Contents Introduction to NP285 Powerline Adapter.............................................................................................................................................................. 3 Package Contents............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 4 Important Safety Instructions.........................
Introduction
Introduction to the NP285 Powerline Adapters One of the major drawbacks in setting up a home network is the absence of the required wiring inside the house to interconnect networked computers. In recent years several technologies have attempted to address this issue. The most prominent technology so far is the family of WIFI (802.11 X) products. Recently, however, another technology called Powerline has been introduced.
NetComm PowerlineTM Series - Powerline Adapters 85Mbps Twin Pack Important Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully: 1. Unplug the NP285 Powerline Adapter from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 2. Do not use the NP285 Powerline Adapter near water. 3. The NP285 Powerline Adapter should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. 4.
Home Network
NetComm PowerlineTM Series - Powerline Adapters 85Mbps Twin Pack Home Network This chapter contains important information on how to set up Window’s Networking. You will need to enable TCP/IP to allow the NP285 Powerline Adapters to communicate with each other. Please refer to the section below that corresponds to the Windows operating system you have. Windows 98 and Windows Me 1.
Installing the Security and Configuration Utility
NetComm PowerlineTM Series - Powerline Adapters 85Mbps Twin Pack Installing the Security and Configuration Utility Installation 1. Locate a power outlet near to your Computer. Ensure that the power is switched off. Plug the NP285 into the power outlet. 2. Connect the ethernet cable to the NP285 Powerline Adapter and the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on your PC. 3. Turn on your computer and allow it to boot up. 4. Turn on the power to the NP285 and ensure that the PWR LED is on.
Configuration Utility for Windows
NetComm PowerlineTM Series - Powerline Adapters 85Mbps Twin Pack Configuration Utility for Windows Running the Utility To run the utility, double click the PowerPacket Configuration Utility icon on your desktop. Main screen The Main screen essentially provides a list of all powerline devices logically connected to the computer where the utility is running. (If the status is not updated, please close and open the utility again).
To set the Password of the device (required when creating a private network), first select the device by clicking on it’s name in the lower panel and then click on the Enter Password button. A dialog box will appear as shown below to type the password. The selected device name is shown above the field for entering the password. Click OK after entering the new password. A confirmation box will appear if the password was entered correctly.
NetComm PowerlineTM Series - Powerline Adapters 85Mbps Twin Pack Privacy Screen The Privacy dialog screen provides a means for managing the local network and providing additional security. All Powerline devices are shipped using a default logical network (network name), which is normally “HomePlug”. The Privacy dialog screen allows user to make the network private by changing the network name (network password) of devices.
About Screen The About screen shows the software version. Users are also able to activate or de-activate the Autoscan feature by clicking on the check-box under the ‘Preferences’ column.. Quality of Service Quality of Service (QoS) is a feature that allows you to determine which application will be given a guaranteed priority over other applications. QoS is not enabled by default. To enable QoS: 1.
Examples of Usage
Examples of NP285 Usage This section demonstrates some of the application scenarios. Home Networking-option 1 Workstation with Internet connection over an ADSL/Cable modem or ADSL Extension. Home Networking-option 2 Networking for Online Gaming. Home Networking-option 3 Networking for several workstations with one Internet connection over an ADSL/Cable modem router. Powerline Adapters User Guide 16 ������ YML��� 285 www.netcomm.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions General What is the Powerline technology? HomePlug technology uses your electrical grid, already available inside the walls of your house or office to transmit data from computer to computer. HomePlug technology modulates computer data in a way that enables them to use the power grid as a medium of transmission from point to point. Using this technology, two computers have a virtual Ethernet connection without the need to be physically connected to each other.
NetComm PowerlineTM Series - Powerline Adapters 85Mbps Twin Pack Security Can my neighbour listen to my data when he is connected to the same power supply? Your electric meter dampens the signal enormously and represents a natural barrier from your neighbour. However, if you have power supply lines lying unfavourably close to your neighbour’s power lines, it is possible that your neighbour will benefit from an unintentional phase coupling.
I have the impression, that the carrier rate, which is indicated by the Configuration Utility, are uncommonly low. Which values are in the realm of normality and what can I do to boost the carrier rate? Please remember that the carrier rate falls with increasing reach (up to 5000 square feet) and the number of adapters installed. 10 Adapters are ideal. The maximum throughput that the technology can support is about 85Mbits per second. A more common rate would be ~50Mbits.
Appendix
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NetComm PowerlineTM Series - Powerline Adapters 85Mbps Twin Pack Technical Data The table below shows the Technical Specifications of the NP285 Powerline Adapter. IEEE 802.3 10/100 Ethernet & 802.3u Fast Ethernet Standards 10/100 Mbps Auto MDI/MDIx Support 14/85 Mbps HomePlug 1.0 compatible Protocols CSMA/CA MAC control Carrier rate 14/85 Mbps Modulation OFDM, DQPSK, DBPSK, ROBO Carrier Modulation Support Frequency Band 4.3 Mhz to 20.
Registration and Warranty Information All NetComm Limited (“NetComm”) products have a standard 12 month warranty from date of purchase against defects in manufacturing and that the products will operate in accordance with the specifications outlined in the User Guide. However some products have an extended warranty option (please refer to your packaging).
NetComm PowerlineTM Series - Powerline Adapters 85Mbps Twin Pack Product Warranty The warranty is granted on the following conditions: 1. This warranty extends to the original purchaser (you) and is not transferable; 2. This warranty shall not apply to software programs, batteries, power supplies, cables or other accessories supplied in or with the product; 3.
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