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Table of Content Chapter 1: Introduction………………………………………………………………...3 Features and benefits………..…….…………………………………………3 Packaging Contents...….…….….……………………………………………3 System Requirements.………..……………………………………………..3 Panel: Front and Back……….………………………………………………..3 Chapter 2: Installation………………………………………………………………....5 Overview……………………………………………………………………………..5 Running the InstallShield Wizard………………..……………………..5 Hardware Setup…………..………………………………..…………………..5 Chapter 3: Configuration……………………………………………..
CHAPTER 1 | Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of an EZ Connect™ 85Mbps Turbo Powerline to Ethernet Desktop Adapter (SMCHT-ETH). SMC is proud to provide you with a powerful yet simple communication device for creating a Powerline network to extend the range of your wired or wireless network.
Panel Front Power LED HP LED On Off On Off Eth LED: Act / Link for Ethernet Blinking Lit Receive Power Did not receive Power Detect other HomePlug devices on the same powerline network Did not detect any other HomePlug devices on the same powerline network Ethernet activity detect Ethernet connection Back 4
Chapter 2: Installation Overview The installation of the SMCHT-ETH EZ Connect™ 85Mbps Turbo Powerline to Ethernet Adapter will only take minutes. No setting up for long wires through out the house. Just simply install the software CD that is included in the box and after installation, physically plug the unit into the computer and the wall outlet. Users will have options to adjust its security functions and the platform of the network once everything is installed properly.
On this screen you will be asked to input the User Name and Organization. It is not crucial to the device itself so enter as desired. The ‘Install this application for’ will work under the circumstances when multiple logins are desired. For example: Check ‘Only for me’ if the user wishes only he/she can use the utility with that particular account. For those without multiple accounts or wishes to allow all users to access the utility choose ‘Anyone who uses this computer (all users)’.
This section allows a user to go ‘Back’ or ‘Install’ the utility. In case if the user wishes to change the previous options, click ‘Back’ to go back to previous options and change the settings. If not, continue and click the ‘Install’ button. This screen shows the progress of the installation.
This screen shows that the installation was completed successfully. Click on ‘Finish’ to exit the wizard. Now its time to setup your hardware connections please refer to the next diagrams. Hardware Setup 1. Plug your network cable into the computer’s RJ-45 network adapter port. 2. Plug the other end of your network cable into the RJ-45 port located at the back of the HomePlug Turbo Ethernet Adapter. 3.
4. Plug the power plug of your power cable directly into a power outlet on the wall **Note: ** Do not plug the device into a UPS or power strip with surge protection. The HomePlug Turbo Ethernet Adapter has its own power filter for protection against surges. See below for example.
Chapter 3: Configuration Overview The HomePlug device uses 56-bit DES encryption to block outside access. The key is set by using the HomePlug Configuration Utility on the CD. By default, the protection is enabled. However, it is recommended that you change the default network password. All your HomePlug devices must use the same network password in order for the computers to be networked. Make sure that all devices are loaded with the same network password. Diagnose Powerline network 1.
of this seems to be correct, and you still do not see the device in the Device window, try rebooting your computer. If the problem still persists, please contact technical support (Appendix G). Part 2: Diagnose a Network HomePlug device The Main tab shows all the other HomePlug Units on your powerline network.
Setting Up Security on a Local HomePlug device The Privacy tab will allow you to change the Network Password to the unit that is currently connected to this computer. This network password encrypts all data that is sent from this unit using 56-bit data encryption standard (DES), thus creating a secure home network. **Note** Every unit on your home network MUST have the same Network Password for connectivity to be established throughout your home. The default network password is “HomePlug”.
Setting Up Security on a Network HomePlug device The Privacy Tab will allow users to use one primary computer to control the Network Password of all units on the home network. First locate the DEK (Device Encryption Key) Key printed on the bottom of each device then enter this Key into the Device Password area on the Main Tab. Click ‘Add’. This Device Key will then appear in the bottom window. Add all the DEK Keys for each unit in your house.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Q. What’s the speed of Turbo HomePlug operating over a standard home power line network? A. Turbo HomePlug operates up to 85 Mbps bandwidth over a standard home power line network. Q. A. What’s the Estimated Range of HomePlug? Approximately 300 meters in wall power lines (one household). Q. Will HomePlug work in any home? A. Any home with copper wiring built-in but on some of the older houses built before 1950 with older wiring, it may not work. Q.
Q. A. I can’t connect to internet and other computers on my powerline network? 1. Check to see if your IP address and TCP/IP protocol are set up properly for all the computers on your power line network (Appendix B) and try to ping your gateway (Appendix B). 2. Check to see if HomePlug Configuration Utility can detect all other HomePlug device on your power line network. Try plugging both HomePlug units into adjacent sockets and see if the lights light up. Q.
Appendix C: Glossary Default Password A password set by the manufacturer that is unique to each device and is used to generate a Default Encryption Key (DEK). The DEK is used only for the purpose of encrypting management commands that change the NEK so that the NEK is never sent in the clear over the powerline. DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol is a method in which IP addresses are assigned by server dynamically to the clients on the network.
RJ-45 A connector similar to a telephone connector that holds up to eight wires used for connecting Ethernet devices. Router Protocol-dependent device that connects subnet works together. Routers are useful in breaking down a very large network into smaller sub networks; they introduce longer delays and typically have much lower throughput rates than bridges. Powerline Networking Data transmission over powerlines.
Appendix D: Product Specification Below is an outline of the Technical Specifications for the EZ Connect Powerline to Ethernet Desktop Adapter (SMCHT-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 E – 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.
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