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1. 3 5 Uninstalling the Powerline Adapter Utility 1 Detach the Powerline Adapter from your computer 2 From your PC desktop click Start gt Programs gt Powerline Adapter gt Uninstall Chapter 4 Troubleshooting 1 Why other Powerline Adapters arent listed on the network of my Configuration Utility Ans Make sure other devices are working properly and correctly installed Please also check if every device uses the same network password Try to set each device with the same network password or add other device s device password into your remote password list 2 What types of security problems will l be encountering Ans If your house is on the same power grid as your neighbor it is possible for a hacker to get in your network However this problem can be easily overcome by activating the encryption key of each Powerline device 3 Will HomePlug operate on different circuit breakers Ans HomePlug can operate on different circuit breakers without affecting the performance However the signal will not pass through the power transformers outside your house 4 What OS does the HomePlug utility software fully support Ans Windows 98SE ME 2000 and XP Windows NT and Mac are only supported by the Ethernet Powerline Adapter as a Bridge 5 How does b56bit DES compare with Wireless 802 11b 128bit WEP encryption Ans 56bit DES is superior because of its DES type encryption Just because 802 11b uses 128bit WEP with more2. DVNAMI X PL E Powerline Adapter User s Manual Copyright Copyright 2003 by this company All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic optical chemical manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of this company Disclaimer This company makes no representations or warranties either expressed or implied with respect to the contents hereof and specifically disclaims any warranties merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose Any software described in this manual is sold or licensed as is Should the programs prove defective following their purchase the buyer and not this company its distributor or its dealer assumes the entire cost of all necessary servicing repair and any incidental or consequential damages resulting from any defect in the software Further this company reserves the right to revise this publication and to make changes from time to time in the contents hereof without obligation to notify any person of such revision or changes All brand and product names mentioned in this manual are trademarks and or registered trademarks of their respective holders Important Safety Instructions 1 Read these instructions carefully 2 Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product 3
3. Adapter This product features the latest innovations in high speed network making electronic communication faster and easier It allows you to network your computers via your existing home power lines It offers a data transmission speed of up to 14 Mbps and reaches up to 990 feet through standard power lines This User Manual will show you how to install and properly use this product in order to take full advantage of its features 1 1 Package Contents Make sure that you have the following items 1 2 3 4 Powerline Adapter with Ethernet or USB interface User Manual CD with Drivers and Configuration Utility RJ 45 CAT 5 crossover cable or USB type A B cable If any of the items is damaged or missing contact your dealer immediately 1 2 System Requirements Available AC power outlets in the room Standard home power line wiring Computers with 10 100Base T adapters or 10 100Base T switch hub For Ethernet Powerline Adapter Computers with available USB interface For USB Powerline Adapter CD ROM drive The laptop or desktop must have one of these operating systems i e Microsoft Windows 98SE Millennium Windows 2000 and Windows XP Penitum Il 300 MHZ MMX Compatible PC or greater At least 64MB hard disk space and memory Chapter 2 Overview Before you proceed with the installation it is necessary that you have enough information about this product This chapter tells you all you need to know about the P
4. and your computer with the USB cable connect the Ethernet Powerline Adapter and your computer via an available LAN adapter with the RJ 45 crossover cable NOTE Check the voltage range in your area before plugging your Powerline Adapter into an outlet 3 3 Installing the Driver and Utility gt USB Powerline Adapter 1 Click Cancel to close the Found New Hardware Wizard and insert the packaged CD into your CD ROM drive Found New Hardware Wizard Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for USB Powerline Bridge fh If your hardware came with an installation CD lt 4 ar floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do e Install the software automatically Recommended O Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Hest ta continue 2 The drivers are being installed into your computer My Documents Pr a Ni My Computer m dii c ti la My Netviork amor Places Prom o e Y NA AL Rasaan Panau qo 4 i Internet Shortcut to Explorer Phone and Mi NL 2 Netscape 7 0 i Found New Hardware reia am g USB Powerline Bridge i ROBEAENENON 5 01 Paint fm HomePlug SE SaS ej 4 05 AM 3 Except Windows 98 operation system you dont need to reboot your computer There will be a new icon on your desktop after finishing driver installation Please verify that the LINK LED on the USB Powerline Ad
5. bits doesn t mean the encryption is better HomePlug devices use hardware 56bit DES encryption With hardware encryption the signal is almost impossible to crack The hardware encryption process does not affect bandwidth and the encryption is enabled at all times
6. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 4 Do not use this product near water 5 This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation provided 6 This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company This product relies on the building s electrical installation for short circuit over current protection Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC or 230 VAC depends on the power supply type in your country is used on the phase conductors all current carrying conductors 8 Plug the device directly into a 120 VAC or 230 VAC depends on the power Supply type in your country wall outlet Do not use an extension cord between the adapter and the AC power source 9 Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks as well as ruin product warranty Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 10 Unplug the AC coupler from the wall outlet and refer the product to qualified service personnel for the following conditions If liquid has been spilled into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water If the p
7. apter lights up EN KA Bid Powerline Configuration Ethernet Powerline Adapter Insert the packaged CD into your CD ROM drive browse the CD the file PowerlineAdapter exe ex E USB DRIVERS PowerlineAdapter exe and double click it The utility will be installed into your computer and a new icon will appear on your desktop Please verify that the LINK LED and L A LED on the Ethernet Powerline Adapter light up Powerline Configuration 3 4 Configuring the Powerline Adapter 1 Double click the Powerline Configuration icon shown on your desktop The Device tab shows the MAC address of your Powerline device connected to your computer If you have installed more than two Powerline devices select the preferred one and click Connect to access your network Click Refresh whenever you add or eliminate Powerline devices The Link Quality depends on the site s power circuit condition power stability etc Intellon PowerPacket Configuration Utility Device Network Security Advanced About State Connected to OO d0 41 fd 38 26 The powerline devices connected to your PC are shown below you can select a desired local device from the list and click the Connect button ta access your network MAL address Intellon INT S11 USB 0 d 1 fd a8 c6 Connect Link Quality Excellent The Network tab shows all Powerline devices present on your network Click Scan Powerline Network to update Power
8. l l EWWE ee EHD sr AE II E A ITI I i Ml fLl FIL WD WU Pm iri O O n ba p o wa a o n i Ii d BORON RON CN r J Ethernet Powerline Adapter Left USA type power plug Right EUR type power plug Wedel Ethernet Powrtine Adapter Patua Se ae ce ea B q ca LLI A S Lh Ei EN Wi E E NR Dn DO mn o 0 pa a km LA ERA j Medal Ethamal Powerline Adip CE Q Ae EN GreHe we DEE E e e a a a IL tI Il Fl Fi BN MA a aa aaae a Cees Vee eee eee ee Chapter 3 Setting Up This chapter contains detailed instructions on how to install and configure the Powerline Adapter as well as how to verify its installation We recommend that you follow the steps accordingly to avoid future problems 3 1 ESD Precautions Electrostatic discharge ESD can damage your processor disk drives expansion boards and other system components Always observe the following precautions before you install any system component 1 Do not remove a component from its protective housing 2 Wear a wrist grounding strap and attach it to a metal part of the system unit before handling components If a wrist strap is not available maintain contact with the system unit throughout any procedure requiring ESD protection 3 2 Installing the Powerline Adapter 1 Boot your computer system 2 Arrange a power outlet nearby and then plug the Powerline Adapter into the outlet 3 Connect the USB Powerline Adapter
9. line network Intellon PowerPacket Configuration Utility Device Network Security Advanced About The following devices are located on your powerline network MAC Address OO d0 41 fd a8i ced 14 00 Si Scan Powerline Network 11 3 The Security tab shows the default network password is HomePlug Enter your own private network password if needed and click Set Local Intellon PowerPacket Configuration Utility Device Network Security Advanced About Enter your own private password in the Network Password bos below Fress the Set Local button to set the local device password Note that you will need to setup each device on your powerline network with the same Network Password Network Password Set Local Restore Default 4 The Advanced tab allows you to add other remote device password You dont need this password unless other devices set different network password with yours Each device password is different and listed on the bottom case label stuck on each Powerline Adapter Enter the device password The format is xxxx xxxx xxxx xxxx and click Add Click Set All to activate the new added password and the status column will be shown OK 12 Intellon PowerPacket Configuration Utility Device Network Security Advanced About Remote Passwords Network Fassword HomePlug Device Password Set All Remove UK Cancel 5 Click OK to close the Utility program
10. owerline Adapter 2 1 Specifications Features gt HomePlug 1 0 compliant Operates on existing home electric wiring Plug and Play PnP operation provides easy setup LED indicators indicate connection status Data transmission rate up to 14Mbps for Ethernet interface 12Mbps for USB interface gt Built in QoS and Error Correction features 96 bit DES Link Encryption with key management for secure powerline communications Driver and communication software suit provided One USB type B connection or one 10Base 1T 100Base TX LAN connection 2 2 Front View The LED indicators located on the front panel show the status and activity gt USB Powerline Adapter Col Flash when transmitting has collision Act Flash during transmitting data Link Light when linked to a Powerline network v USB port Ethernet Powerline Adapter Col Flash when transmitting has collision Act Flash during transmitting data Link Light when linked to a Powerline network L A Liaht when connected with PC Hub etc RJ 45 port 2 3 Back View The LED indicators located on the front panel show the status and activity The table below lists the function of each LED indicator gt USB Powerline Adapter Left USA type power plug Right EUR type power plug Rotatable Pivot Model USB Pomertine Adapter a ib ome F aa sac D MANDE b N B TET pap jA KO ED H MAN i Ai A a i a E L RSC JI
11. roduct does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance About this Manual Purpose This user manual gives you all the information you need to install and operate the Powerline Adapter properly Manual Structure This user manual consists of four chapters Chapter 1 Getting Started This chapter tells you what items are contained in the package and things that you need to check before you proceed the installation Chapter 2 Overview This chapter gives you all the necessary information that you need to know about the Powerline Adapter such as its features and layout Chapter 3 Setting Up This chapter contains step by step procedure on how to install this product and other necessary peripherals configure it under Windows operating system and verify its installation Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter gives tips on how to solve the problems that you might encounter Table of Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started 1 1 Package Contents 1 2 System Requirements Chapter 2 Overview 2 1 Specifications 2 2 Front View 2 3 Back View Chapter 3 Setting Up 3 1 ESD Precautions 3 2 Installing the Powerline Adapter 3 3 Installing the Driver and Utility 3 4 Configuring the Powerline Adapter 3 5 Uninstalling the Powerline Adapter Utility Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Chapter 1 Getting Started Congratulations on your purchase of this Powerline
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