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TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 | Introduction Features and Benefits Package Contents Minimum Requirements CHAPTER 2 | Getting to Know the Powerline Adapter LED Indicators Resetting the Powerline Adapter CHAPTER 3 | Getting Connected Basic Installation Procedure CHAPTER 4 | Installing EZ Configuration Utility Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP Macintosh Computer CHAPTER 5 | Using the EZ Configuration Utility Launch the Utility Utility Layout CHAPTER 6 | Understanding the Information in the SMC EZ Configuration Utility Dev
CHAPTER 1 | Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of an EZ Connect™ Powerline to Ethernet Desktop Adapter (SMCHP1D-ETH). SMC is proud to provide you with a powerful yet simple communication device for creating a Powerline network that to extend the range of your wired or wireless network.
CHAPTER 2 | Getting to Know the Powerline Adapter The SMCHP1D-ETH EZ Connect Powerline to Ethernet Desktop Adapter is the perfect solution for the home/office environment. This Powerline Adapter offers: • • • 1 – RJ-45 Ethernet Connection (LAN) 1 – Powerline Connecter LEDs for network status and troubleshooting Note: You will need at least two SMC Powerline devices to create a Powerline network.
CHAPTER 3 | Getting Connected The EZ Connect Powerline to Ethernet Adapter is connected between the Ethernet port on your PC and the Powerline Network. The Powerline network is automatically created once you plug in the first Powerline Device. Power cord connected to Powerline Port COMPUTER connected to LAN (ETH) Port Basic Installation Procedure 1. CONNECT the LAN Connect an Ethernet cable from your PC to the Powerline to Ethernet Adapters RJ-45 LAN port on the back on the device. 2.
CHAPTER 4 | Installing EZ Configuration Utility Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP The screen shots were taken on a Windows 2000 machines, but the same steps apply will apply for Windows 98SE, Me, and XP. To access the User Guide and install the EZ Configuration Utility just insert the CD into your CDROM drive and the Auto-run splash screen will appear: Note: If the CD does not Auto-Run you can click on your CD-ROM drive and double mouse-click on the [SMCHP1D-ETH.exe] icon to launch this splash screen.
To install the utility, follow the steps below: 1. Click on the [Install EZ Configuration Utility] option on the splash screen (shown above) 2. On the SMC Logo screen, click the [Next] button to start. 3. Click the [Next] button again. 4. Accept the License Agreement, and click the [Next] button to continue.
5. Enter in the Username and Organization information and set access rights, then click the [Next] button to continue. 6. Confirm the installation location, and then click the [Next] button to continue. Default install location is: C:/Program Files/SMC. Note: You can change the installation location by clicking the [Change…] button. 7. Confirm the Installation information. Then click the [Install] button to begin the process. 8. To complete the Installation click the [Finish] button.
9. When finished, you must restart your computer to finalize the installation. Click the [Yes] button to reboot your PC. When you computer finishing restarting, the installation is complete and you can now use this utility to configure your Powerline network.
CHAPTER 5 | Using the EZ Configuration Utility To access the EZ Configuration Utility, follow the steps below: 1. Click on the [Start] button 2. Choose [Programs] 3. Select the [SMC EZ HomePlug Configuration Manager 1.0] folder, and then click on the [SMC EZ HomePlug Configuration Manager 1.0] icon. Note: Before you run this utility please make sure that you have a SMC Powerline device connected directly to the PC. The SMC EZ Configuration Utility window is shown below.
CHAPTER 6 | Understanding the Information in the SMC EZ Configuration Utility When you launch the EZ Configuration utility it will automatically scan your Powerline network for all the available Powerline adapters. If a new Powerline device is added to your network it will automatically show up in the utility. Device List The Powerline adapters are displayed in the [Device List] window. The default device name is the Model number of the Powerline adapter.
Device Names The SMC EZ Configuration Utility allows you to change the name of your Powerline devices to make them easier to manage. For example, if you have 4 Powerline adapters in your house, you can give them a name that represents there locations. To change the Device Name, highlight the Powerline adapter in your Device list and click on the [Rename] button or right mouse-click on the Device icon and select [Rename] Delete Devices You can also delete devices from the EZ Configuration Utility.
CHAPTER 7 | Add a Powerline Device The [Add Device] button is used to add a Powerline device to the EZ Configuration Utility before you connect the hardware to your network. When you click the [Add Device] button, the dialog box below will be displayed: To add a Powerline device to your network, you will need to enter in the Device Password. The Device password is listed on the lablel on the back of your Powerline device.
CHAPTER 8 | Setting a Network Password When you click the [Network Password] button the Network Password wizard will launch. This wizard is used to change the Security Key for all the devices configured with the EZ Configuration Manger. Before then remote Powerline device’s security/network password can be changed with this wizard, the Device Password must be configured in the utility. 1. Click the [Next] button to start the wizard. 2. Set the Network Password that you want to use.
Note: You can only set passwords for remote Powerline devices if you have the Device Password (DEK) configured in the SMC EZ Configuration Utility. For information on how to do this, please refer to the previous section. 4. When the wizard has completed, click the [Finish] button to return to the EZ Configuration Utility.
CHAPTER 9 | Running the Diagnostic Wizard The SMC EZ Configuration Utility has a built-in diagnostic tool to help you trouble shoot your Powerline network. To access this tool and detailed report, follow the steps outlined below: 1. After you click the [Diagnostics] button on the default utility page, the Powerline Diagnostics Wizard will launch. To start the wizard, click the [Next] button. 2.
3. When the scan has completed, click the [Next] button to view the report summary. 4. The report summary will tell you in there is anything wrong with your Powerline network. To access a complete report click the [Detail Report…] button. If you don’t want to review the details, click the [Finish] button to return to the main utility screen.
CHAPTER 10 | Understand the Diagnostic Report The SMC Diagnostic report is exported to a text file called [DiagnoticDetails.txt]. You can use this report to review the details of your Powerline network and get help resolving connectivity issues.
Host Information This section provides information about SMC EZ Configuration Utility and the PC you are running the utility on. Host Network Connections This section will outline the model name, if you are connected, the MAC Address, IP Address, and Subnet Mask for the Network Adapter installed on your PC. Powerline Devices This section lists out the Powerline devices on your network.
Local Device '[Model]' Configuration This section will outline the hardware information about the local Powerline Device. The local Powerline device is typically the one connected directly to the PC the utility is used on. However, if you have a Powerline device connected to one of the LAN ports on your router, and the PC is connected to the Router via a wired or wireless connection, it will show the Powerline device connected to the Router as your local device.
Appendix A – Product Specification Below is an outline of the Technical Specifications for the EZ Connect Powerline to Ethernet Desktop Adapter (SMCHP1D-ETH) Standards: HomePlug v1.01 compatible IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet Interface: RJ-45 (10BASE-T Ethernet) Electrical plug (Powerline) LEDs: Power (PWR) HomePlug LINK/ACT (HP) Ethernet (ETH) Power Input: 100-240VAC @ 50~60Hz (internal) 0.
Appendix B – Compliances FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Appendix C – Technical Support PHONE From U.S.A. and Canada (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) • (800) SMC-4-YOU • (949) 679-8000 • Fax: (949) 679-1481 From Europe (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM UK Time) • 44 (0) 118 974 8700 • Fax: 44 (0) 118 974 8701 INTERNET E-mail addresses: • techsupport@smc.com • european.techsupport@smc-europe.com Product Downloads: • http://www.smc.com/ World Wide Web: • http://www.smc.com/ • http://www.smc-europe.com/ U.S.A.
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