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1. Melton Broadband Solutions User Guide NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor Melton Contents 1 Introduction to NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor sssssessssssssssssssesesssssersssssessssessesssse 3 Package Contents essere caveseceveccccecsecececsssxevevexedseessevecatesessevsesstaveveseveusvausrensevesectdsctsevveatexsters 4 Important Safety Instructions System REGUIFEMENKS scrsesensrenesszexnseseseseposssceseeocsventse Getting to Know your NP285 ssssssesssrscessecscsose osssssiesssscossss 2 All about the Home Network cesses Windows 98 and Windows Me WING OWS 2000 iisseicsssisesssesasedbcverwavensssusedvsudesasventosuctuscaveatvotecssdesusn svtectebicsacestadvenssinseiededesters 8 WINGOWS XP E E E A T E E 9 3 Installing the Security and Configuration Utility sessssesssssssssessssesssssssessssessnesessessesessessesss 10 linstallati Nissisen Uninstallation About Network Security with the NP285 ssscsssssssscsssssssscsssesestscessessssssesssssesseseseeses 11 Network SO CUIILY crisser eesis eared ESE E AANLEER E SE EE RAOS ANNESS ii How to Use Passwords Correctly ccssscscssscsccossssssssssesssesssssssesssssnsssssossssssossscssosssess 11 Network VOUUIMG ivisessceetencecstcesicczevceescnevaiecioccguceuoscacesdveveveveuneateseecacassetebeishecetueeses 11 4 Configuration Utility for WINDOWS vescesiissccsiecedeceseeasesacssacesscsvocsvencesvcrsaseevereesaconseavenss dadeancese2. or Internet Protocol TCP IP you must install the TCP IP protocol Under Install se lect Protocol and click Add In the next dialog box select Internet Protocol TCP IP and confirm with OK 4 Ifyou wish to share your Internet connection over your network you will need to ensure that the computers are set up to use the LAN for Internet access Under Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Network and Dial up Connections and enable the Never dial a con nection option Click on OK to close the dialog boxes Other Internet applications such as e mail clients may also need this information This generally involves changing a setting with a name like Connect to LAN Windows XP The Windows XP start menu can be configured in different ways See the Windows XP docu mentation for more information 1 Please ensure that you have an Ethernet Network Adaptor card installed in your PC and that you have correctly installed the drivers If in doubt please refer to the Installation manual that came with your Ethernet Network adaptor Card for further instructions 2 Open the properties of the LAN connection on the connected computers Select Start gt Control Panel gt Network and Internet Connections Click with the right mouse button on the corresponding LAN connection and select Properties 3 Click the entry for the TCP IP protocol of the network adaptor and on Properties Enable the option Obtain
3. riot embargoes acts of civil or military authorities fire floods electricity outages lightning power surges or shortages of materials or labour The customer is responsible for the security of their computer and network at all times Security fea tures may be disabled within the factory default settings NetComm recommends that you enable these features to enhance your security The warranty is automatically voided if 1 2 You or someone else use the product or attempts to use it other than as specified by NetComm The fault or defect in your product is the result of a voltage surge subjected to the product either by the way of power supply or communication line whether caused by thunderstorm activity or any other cause s The fault is the result of accidental damage or damage in transit including but not limited to liquid spill age Your product has been used for any purposes other than that for which it is sold or in any way other than in strict accordance with the user manual supplied Your product has been repaired or modified or attempted to be repaired or modified other than by a qualified person at a service centre authorised by NetComm and The serial number has been defaced or altered in any way or if the serial number plate has been removed Limitations of Warranty The Trade Practices Act 1974 and corresponding State and Territory Fair Trading Acts or legalisation of another Government the releva
4. a radiator or heat source or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided 4 The NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor should be only connected to a 240Volt power circuit If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company 5 The NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor relies on the building s electrical instal lation for short circuit over current protection Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 240 VAC is used on the phase conductors all current carrying conductors 6 For maximum performance we advise that you do not use an extension cord or multi power board between the adapter and the AC power source Plug the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor directly into a 240V AC power point if possible 7 Do not attempt to service the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor yourself as opening or removing covers will expose you to dangerous electrical voltage points and will also void your product warranty 8 Refer the product to a qualified service personnel for the following conditions e If liquid has been spilled into the product e Ifthe product has been exposed to rain or water e Ifthe product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are fol lowed e Ifthe product exhibits a distinct change in performance NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor 5 YM798 Rev1 Melton System Requirements NP285 Turbo HomePlug Et
5. an IP address automatically You can ignore all other options they either remain empty or retain their default settings Click on OK to close the dialog box If you cannot find an entry similar to TCP IP or TCP IP Network Adaptor Name or Internet Protocol TCP IP you must install the TCP IP protocol Under Install se lect Protocol and click Add In the next dialog box select Internet Protocol TCP IP and confirm with OK 4 If you wish to share your Internet connection over your network you will need to ensure that the computers are set up to use the LAN for Internet access Under Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Internet Option select the Connections tab and enable the Never dial a connection option Click on OK to close the dialog boxes Other Internet applications such as e mail clients may also need this information This generally involves changing a setting with a name like Connect to LAN YM798 Rev1 Melton 3 10 Installing the Security and Configuration Utility Installation 1 6 hs Locate a power outlet near to your Computer Ensure that the power is switched off Plug the NP285 into the power outlet Connect the ethernet cable to the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor and the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port on your PC Turn on your computer and allow it to boot up Turn on the power to the NP285 and ensure that the PWR LED
6. entered correctly and if the device was found If a device is not found the user will be notified and suggestions to resolve common problems will be presented Note The device must be present on the power line plugged in in order for the password to be confirmed and added to the network If the device could not be located a warning message will be shown The Scan button is used to perform an immediate search of the HomePlug devices connected to the computer By default the utility automatically scans every few seconds and updates the display NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YML798 Revi Melton Privacy Screen The Privacy dialog screen provides a means for managing the local network and providing additional security All HomePlug 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 The user can always reset a HomePlug network to the universal one public by entering HomePlug as the network name or by clicking on the Use Default button Note Changing the network name to any other name other than HomePlug will show the network type on the main screen as Private The Network Name is between 4 to 24 characters PowerPacket Utility Main Privacy Diagnostics About Use this screen to create a Private Network that provides you with extr
7. in Australia all electrical products must be labelled with the C Tick emblem to show that they conform to the Australian standard This ensures that devices do not interfere with each other Does the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor stand for Internet over Power Line Yes and No The NP285 allows you to build a network to make your ADSL or Cable Internet connection available to all power sockets However keep in mind that the Internet connection isn t provided via the power lines coming into your house but is provided via an ADSL Cable modem connected to your ISP service Which devices do need for the initial installation of a NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor network You always need a minimum of two adapters for the initial installation If you want to connect your network to the Internet you need at least one adapter to be connected to an ADSL Cable modem only one participant of the network can use the Internet or to an ADSL Cable modem router all participants of the network can use the Internet at the same time NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor 23 YM798 Rev1 Melton 24 Can the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor be operated in other countries in the world or is it restricted to a specified region The NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor has a standard power plug for connection to Australian power outlets only How many NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptors can operate within a family ho
8. is on You will also notice that the ETH LINK ACT LED will also be on indicating that the NP285 is con nected to your PC Install the Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility Installation CD has an auto run menu system Click on the button to Install the Utility If the autorun menu system fails to run please run the Setup exe file on the CD The Setup exe file can be found in the root directory of the CD Follow the on screen instructions to install the Configuration Utility Please refer to the next pages to run the Configuration Utility Note 1 2 Before connecting the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor please note its Password located on the Product ID label on each NP285 adaptor and keep it available for configuration of the network No drivers are required for the installation of the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor The Security and Configuration Utility is only necessary if you wish to set your network security or see what other adaptor devices are connected to your HomePlug Network Uninstallation To uninstall the Configuration Utility go to the Control Panel of your system Open the Add Remove Programs Select and double click on the PowerPacket Utilities in the Add Remove Programs Prop erties Follow the on screen instructions to uninstallation the Configuration Utility NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YML798 Revi Melton About Network Security with the NP28
9. maximum number of HomePlug adaptors in a single family house is theoretically 253 connections but in practice no more than 10 devices should be transferring data simulta neously NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor 11 YM798 Rev1 Melton 4 12 Configuration Utility for Windows Running the Utility To run the utility double click the PowerPacket Configuration Utility icon on your desktop tility 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 PowerPacket Utility K Main Privacy Diagnostics About Local Device s on your computer Device Type MAC Address Connected on High Speed 00 30 04 3C 43 C6 A g High Speed 00 30 0A 3C 43 C6 1 Powerline Devices detected Network Type Public Autoscan On Device Name Password Quality Rate Mbps MAC Address amp Device 1 aiit 65 18 00 30 04 30 43 C5 zIntellon Rename Enter Password Add Scan No New WIRES The top panel shows all local HomePlug devices found connected to the computer s NIC Network Interface Card In most cases only one device will be seen In situations where there are more than one device connected such as a USB and also an Ethernet device the user may click to select the one to manage through and then click the Connect b
10. 5 Network Security Normally the electric meter forms a physical barrier i e only devices connected to this meter can be part of the network and benefit from the phase coupling We strongly recommend that you use the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor internal device encryption Encryption is configured with the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor Configuration Utility Refer to following pages How to Use Passwords Correctly You can improve your security substantially by following some important rules regarding the use of passwords e Keep your passwords as secret as possible e Never write a password down Popular but completely unsuitable storage options in clude notebooks wallets and text files in computers e Do not pass on your password unnecessarily e Select a random password Use random strings of letters and numbers Passwords from common language usage are not secure e Change the password regularly or immediately if you feel it has been compromised e Passwords should be changed as frequently as possible This requires a little effort but increases your security considerably Even if only the slightest indication of a leak ex ists the password should be changed Note Always keep your network secure and use the internal device encryption the network password for security The NP285 can be configured using the NP285 Turbo HomeP lug Configuration Utility refer to the following pages Network Volume The
11. 8 Rev1 Melton 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 PowerPacket Utility K Main Privacy Diagnostics About 22 Intellon No NEW WIRES PowerPacket Utility Version 3 1 Build 0 2 Copyright 2005 Intellon Corp All Rights Reserved http www intellon com Released Aug 8 2005 A Preferences W AutoScan NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor 17 YM798 Rev1 Melton 5 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 NetComm NP285 Ethernet over Power Adaptor HOME ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY NetComm NP285 Ethernet over Power Adaptor ADSL Modem NetComm NB5 ADSL Modem NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor 18 YML798 Revi Melton Home Networking option 2 Networking for Online Gaming ADSL Modem NetComm NB5 ADSL Modem NetComm NP285 Ethernet over Power Adaptor HOME ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY NetComm NP285 Ethernet over Power Adaptor Game Console NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor 19 YM798 Rev1 Melton Home Networking option 3 Networking for several workstations with one In
12. a security Private Network Name oR Use Default Public Network Do not share the network name with others you do not want to be part of this network Alter setting the name above choose how it will be applied below Place On This Network Only the device attached ie ee Taney Set Local Device Only OR ALL devices whose Password has been entered They communicate together but are isolated from devices with Set All Devices a different network name The Set Local Device Only button is used to change the network name network password for the local device only After doing this all the devices seen on the Main panel prior to this will no longer be able to communicate or respond to the computer as they will be ona different logical network Devices previously set up with the same logical network same network name will appear in the device list afterward selecting this option The Set All Devices button is used to change the logical network of all devices that appear on the Main panel The user must have entered the Device Password in order to set it to the new logical network A notification message will appear to report the success of this operation NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor 15 YM798 Rev1 Melton Diagnostics Screen The Diagnostics screen shows system information and a history of all devices seen The upper panel shows technical data concerning software and hardware on the host computer used to commun
13. anty 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 To be eligible for the extended warranty you must supply the requested warranty information to NetComm within 30 days of the original purchase by registering on line via the NetComm web site at www netcomm com au Contact Information If you have any technical difficulties with your product please do not hesitate to contact NetComm s Customer Support Department Email support netcomm com au Fax 612 9424 2010 Web www netcomm com au Copyright Information This manual is copyright Apart from any fair dealing for the purposes of private study research criticism or review as permitted under the Copyright Act no part may be reproduced stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form by any means be it electronic mechanical recording or otherwise without the prior written permission of NetComm Limited NetComm Limited accepts no liability or responsibility for consequences arising from the use of this product Please note that the images used in this document may vary slightly from those of the actual product Specifications are accurate at the time of the preparation of this document but are subject to change without notice NetComm Limited reserves the right to change the sp
14. e home thus reducing the need for multiple wireless access points and improving coverage NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YML798 Revi Melton Applications Are the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adapter compatible with Linux Can they be used on any other operating system The NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptors can be used on all TCP IP operating systems with an Ethernet port Drivers are not required for this adapter But the supplied Configuration Utility software which assigns the network password operates only with Windows operating systems There is no problem with using the Configuration Utility to configure a NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor on a Windows computer and then use the configured adaptor on a TCP IP operating system such as Linux with an Ethernet port Is the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adapter compatible with other LAN products You can combine the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor with all other LAN products or with all devices which conform to the IEEE 802 3 standard Does the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adapter interfere with other domestic appliances No it will not The NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor is certified according to all essential standards Do other domestic appliances interfere with the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor in their normal operating modes All devices that are sold within Australia must have the appropriate certification For example
15. ecifications and operating details of this product without notice NetComm is a registered trademark of NetComm Limited All other trademarks are acknowledged the property of their respective owners Customer Information ACA Australian Communications Authority requires you to be aware of the following information and warnings 1 This unit shall be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line cord which meets the requirements of the ACA TS008 Standard 2 This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the Standards for C Tick and or A Tick as set by the ACA These standards are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interfer ence in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio noise and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions detailed within this manual may cause interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur with the installation of this product in your home or office If this equipment does cause some degree of interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on we encourage the user to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Change the direction or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between this equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an alternate power outl
16. esdvibexcuevste 28 Straight and crossover Cable configuration ceeccesscsssssseeesceesecesscceecesenseeseeeseeees 29 Appendix C Registration and Warranty Information scsessessecceecsecsecssessesseeseeseeeseeaseasensees 30 2 NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YML798 Revi Note Melton Introduction to NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor 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 HomePlug has been introduced It uses electrical power circuits within the walls of a building to transmit data from computer to computer HomePlug technology modulates computer data in a way that enables them to use the power circuit 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 The NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor is simple to install and use It has 3 indicator lights LEDs and an Ethernet port The LEDs display the connection status as well as other information enabling detailed diagnosis of system malfunction The Ethernet port on the NP285 is used to connect to a network device in
17. et on a different power circuit from that to which the receiver TV is connected Consult an experienced radio TV technician for help 3 Z The power supply that is provided with this unit is only intended for use with this product Do not use this power supply with any other product or do not use any other power supply that is not approved for use with this product by NetComm Failure to do so may cause damage to this product fire or result in personal injury 30 NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YML798 Revi Melton Product Warranty The warranty is granted on the following conditions i 2 This warranty extends to the original purchaser you and is not transferable This warranty shall not apply to software programs batteries power supplies cables or other acces sories supplied in or with the product The customer complies with all of the terms of any relevant agreement with NetComm and any other reasonable requirements of NetComm including producing such evidence of purchase as NetComm may require The cost of transporting product to and from NetComm s nominated premises is your responsibility and NetComm does not have any liability or responsibility under this warranty where any cost loss injury or damage of any kind whether direct indirect consequential incidental or otherwise arises out of events beyond NetComm s reasonable control This includes but is not limited to acts of God war
18. everal times NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YML798 Rev1 Melton Appendix A Technical Data The table below shows the Technical Specifications of the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor Standards Protocols Carrier rate Modulation Frequency Band Range Security Platform Support LED Indicators HomePlug connection Computer interface Power supply Temperature Operation Environment System requirements for Configuration Utility External Connectors IEEE 802 3 10 100 Ethernet amp 802 3u Fast Ethernet 10 100 Mbps Auto MDI MDIx Support 14 85 Mbps HomePlug 1 0 compatible CSMA CA MAC control 14 85 Mbps OFDM DQPSK DBPSK ROBO Carrier Modulation Support 4 3 Mhz to 20 9 Mhz band Up to 5000 square feet 56 bit DES OS Independent with TCP IP protocol installed and with Ethernet port 1x Power LED 1x Powerline Link Status LED 1x Ethernet Link Activity Status LED Standard Australian power plug RJ45 Switch mode 90V 264V supply Storage 25 C 70 C suitable for room temperature 27 C Suitable for room temperature 27 C 10 90 humidity non condensing Ethernet interface Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP 1 x Electrical Power Socket 1 x RJ45 for 10 100 Base T Ethernet AutoMDI MDI X Dimension Plastic housing 92mm x 66mm x 45mm height x width x depth Weight Approx 180g Approvals C Tick Qos Forward Error Correction FEC CSMA CA with prioritization a
19. hernet Adaptor is compatible with all TCP IP operating systems with Ethernet port Drivers are not required for this adapter but you can use the supplied Configuration Utility software to assign the network passwords Your computer must meet the following requirements in order to use the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor Configuration Utility Windows Operating Systems e Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 or Windows XP with Ethernet con nection e Pentium III 300 MHz MMX PC or greater e At least 128MB hard disk space and memory e CD ROM drive Note Your computer or the device to which you want to connect the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor must have an Ethernet port i e a network card or a network adaptor 6 NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YML798 Revi Melton Getting to Know your NP285 The NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor has three lights indicator LEDs and an RJ 45 Ethernet port PWR Lights up when connected to AC power supply PL LINK Lights up when detected and connected with another HomePlug adaptor within the network ETH LINK ACT Lights up when connected to the Ethernet port of the computer or other Ethernet devices Flashes during data transfer ETHERNET This is the connection point for connecting it to a computer or other devices with Ethernet port NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor 7 YM798 Rev1 Melton 2 Note All about the Home Networ
20. icate over HomePlug It shall include the following e Operating System Type Version e Host Network Name e User Name e MAC Address of all NICs network interface card e Identify versions of all Driver DLLs and Libraries used NDIS and optionally HomePlug chipset manufacturer name Turbo Only devices e MAC Firmware Version Turbo Only devices Vendor namehe Network dialog screen provides detailed information about your power line network PowerPacket Utility Main Privacy Diagnostics About EJ System Information 4 On NIC 1 MAC 00 C0 9F 25 44 1F HomePlug Device 1 MAC 00 30 04 3C0 43 C6 Network name HomePlug Vendor Aztech Sys Computer network name ASPIRE Remote Device History Log Device MAC Address Firmware Version 1 5 INT5500CS MAC 1 5 5 53 20050712 RELEASE Password Rate Mbps Network Last Seen Device 1 00 30 04 3C 43 C5 lt Delete Email Report not entered 66 61 HomePlug Sep 1508 17 Save Report Print Report The lower panel contains a history of all remote devices seen on the computer over time Devices are shown here regardless of whether or not they are on the same logical network e Adapter Alias Name e Adapter MAC Address e Adapter Password e Adapter Last known rate e Adapter Last Known Network Date device last scanned Vendor 16 NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YML79
21. icated by the Configuration Utility are uncommonly low Which values are in the realm of normality and what can 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 adaptors are ideal The maximum throughput that the technology can support is about 85Mbits per second A more common rate would be 50Mbits To increase the data rate you should ensure that the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor is directly plugged into the wall socket Do not use unnecessary extension cable or multi sockets power boards if you wish to achieve maximum carrier rate If this cannot be avoided please ensure that any multi socket power board do not have any over voltage or surge protector This could impair or even inhibit data transmission Plug in the least number of devices as well In order to increase the distance of my NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adapter Network am looking for a HomePlug Ethernet repeater Do you have such a product You can increase the distance by combining two NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor networks with two different network passwords The repeater is built up by two standard NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptors which you simply connect via an Ethernet RJ45 cable Please note that physically you are still using one medium this means the bandwidth will be shared between both networks You can repeat this procedure s
22. is very low and by symmetrical coupling only a small part of this power will be radiated by the power grid NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor 25 YM798 Rev1 Melton 26 Is there a risk that electromagnetic interference will be distributed all over the house even to the neighbours when using the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptors The NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor is tested to the same norms as other electric devices C Tick and EMR The NP285 generates the same noise level as other electrical equipment The NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor does not produce any more interference than a modern electric power drill House hold power circuits operate at 50Hz Is it possible to achieve reasonable ping times in the range of milliseconds The NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor doesn t operate at the 50Hz alternating frequency It operates in the Megahertz MHz range Hence the ping times are in the range of msec Is the data carrier rate high enough for a conventional DSL connection The bandwidth of the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor depends on the interferences on your power cabling and of the quality of the electrical installation It ranges from 14 MBit to 85 MBit a conventional DSL connection has 0 512 MBit download and 0 128 MBit upload rates This is quite sufficient for extending a DSL connection to all the rooms in your house have the impression that the carrier rate which is ind
23. k This chapter contains important information on how to set up Window s Networking You will need to enable TCP IP to allow the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptors 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 Please ensure that you have an Ethernet Network Adaptor card installed in your PC and that you have correctly installed the drivers If in doubt please refer to the Installation manual that came with your Ethernet Network adaptor Card for further instructions 2 Open the properties of the LAN connection on the connected computers by selecting Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Network 3 Click the entry for the TCP IP protocol of the network adaptor and on Properties Enable the option Obtain an IP address automatically You can ignore all other options they either remain empty or retain their default settings Click on OK to close the dialog box If you cannot find an entry similar to TCP IP or TCP IP Network Adaptor Name or Internet Protocol TCP IP you must install the TCP IP protocol Under Add select Protocol and click Add again In the next dialog box under Manufacturer select Mi crosoft and under Network Protocol select TCP IP 4 If you wish to share your Internet connection over your network you will need to ensure that the computers are se
24. log 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 Set Password Device Device 1 00 30 04 3C 43 C5 Password The Password typically appears as a number and letter code in groups of four separated by dashes fie XK8Y GH26 BR1K LZSA It is found on the device or packaging Cancel A confirmation box will appear if the password was entered correctly If a device is not found the user will be notified and suggestions to resolve common problems will be presented The Add button is used to add a remote device to your network that is not on the displayed list in the lower panel for example a device currently on another logical network Users are advised to locate the Device Passwords for all devices they wish to manage and add them to the local logical network by clicking on the Add button A dialog box will appear as shown below The dialog box allows the user to enter both a Device Name and the Device Password NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor 13 YM798 Rev1 14 Melton Add Device to Network Device Name Nam Password PASS WORD GOES HERE The Password typically appears as a number and letter code in groups of four separated by dashes fie XK8Y GH26 BR1K LZSA It is found on the device or packaging A confirmation box will appear if the password was
25. lug Ethernet Adaptor You also can establish your network connections via two or three phases I m living in a very old house with old power supply lines partly without a separated earth wire Does the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor operate in this circumstance The NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor will also operate correctly in this case Can plug the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor into an extension cable or into a multi socket power board or do have to plug it directly in the wall socket Yes you can plug the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor into an extension cable or into a multi socket power board but remember the greater the number of cables and power boards you have the greater the possibility of performance issues Do have to worry about an electric shock from the Ethernet connection No you don t have to The two electric circuits are separated from each other On which frequencies does the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor operate Does this technology interfere with the amateur or normal Radio reception Typically today s radio reception FM takes place in the range of 87 2 to 108MHz The frequencies used by the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor are in the range of 4MHz to 21MHz so they cannot interfere with your radio reception The technology is based on the HomePlug standard in which the transmitting levels are specifically lower in the amateur radio band The transmitting level
26. me 253 connections are theoretically possible But in practice no more than ten 10 devices should be connected and transferring data at the same time If one NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor is connected to a LAN Switch is it possible that all other computers connected to the Switch can communicate with all other NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor members Yes this is possible Can create a group of several NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptors into a private group and have a common password for that group only Yes you can You can use the Configuration Utility to set a common network password within the group or network 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 We therefore strongly advise you to use the internal device security encryption By using the Configuration Utility enter a network password that is different from the factory default and activate the encryption This will stop eves dropping How safe is my data Is it possible to tap into it in some way We strongly advise you to enable the internal device security encryption This will only allow other NP285 Turbo Ho
27. mePlug Ethernet Adaptors to communicate with each other providing they have the same password Technical What is the power consumption in watt of the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor from the 240 volt power supply The power consumption of the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor is 3 6 watts drawn from the power supply system NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YML798 Revi Melton On which level does the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor transmit The transmitting power spectrum is 50dBm Hz on amateur radio frequencies 80dbm Hz with a bandwidth of about 17MHz and that is about 22dBm 160mW or about 8dBm 160uW all values based on 50 Ohm As the coupling is symmetrical only a small part of this performance is radiated Is the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor compatible with HomePlug devices from other manufacturers To obtain the optimum performance and usability we recommend that you only use the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor They are tested and have proven interoperability Furthermore the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor is also compatible with the HomePlug standard i e it operates with all other devices being compatible to this standard In my house there are three separate phases Can the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor connect one phase to another Yes it can Phase coupling operates without the installation of a phase coupler using the NP285 Turbo HomeP
28. mp ARQ NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor 27 YM798 Rev1 Melton Appendix B Cable Connections This cable information is provided for your reference only Please ensure you only connect the appropriate cable into the correct socket on either this product or your computer If you are unsure about which cable to use or which socket to connect it to please refer to the hardware installation section in this manual If you are still not sure about cable connections please contact a professional computer technician or NetComm for further advice RJ 45 Network Ports Note 28 RJ 45 Network Ports can connect any networking devices that use a standard LAN interface such as a Hub Switch Hub or Router Use unshielded twisted pair UTP or shield twisted pair STP cable to connect the networking device to the RJ 45 Ethernet port Depending on the type of connection 10Mbps or 100Mbps use the following Ethernet cable as prescribed 10Mbps Use EJA TIA 568 100 Category 3 4 or 5 cable 100Mbps Use EJA TIA 568 100 Category 5 cable To prevent loss of signal make sure that the length of any twisted pair connection does not exceed 100 metres RJ 45 Connector Pin Assignment Normal Assignment Input Receive Data UHHH Input Receive Data i Output Transmit Data 8 4 Output Transmit Data Not used Figure 1 RJ 45 plug attached to cable 12345678 JU Figure 2 NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet ove
29. nt acts in certain circumstances imply mandatory conditions and warranties which cannot be excluded This warranty is in addition to and not in replacement for such conditions and warranties To the extent permitted by the Relevant Acts in relation to your product and any other materials provided with the product the Goods the liability of NetComm under the Relevant Acts is limited at the option of NetComm to Replacement of the Goods or e Repair of the Goods or Payment of the cost of replacing the Goods or Payment of the cost of having the Goods repaired NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor 31 YM798 Rev1 NETCOMM LIMITED ABN 85 002 490 486 Z 7A PO Box 1200 Lane Cove NSW 2066 Australia P 02 9424 2070 F 02 9424 2010 Broadband Solutions E sales netcomm com au W www netcomm com au
30. r Power Adaptor YML798 Revi Melton Straight and crossover cable configuration There are two types of the wiring Straight Through Cables and Crossover Cables Category 5 UTP STP cable has eight wires inside the sheath The wires form four pairs Straight Through Cables has same pinouts at both ends while Crossover Cables has a different pin arrangement at each end In a straight through cable wires 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 and 8 at one end of the cable are still wires 1 8 at the other end In a crossover cable the wires of 1 2 3 6 are reversed so that wire 1 become 3 at the other end of the cable 2 becomes 6 and so forth To determine which wire is wire 1 hold the RJ 45 cable tip with the spring clip facing towards the ground and the end pointing away from you The copper wires exposed upwards to your view The first wire on the far left is wire 1 You can also refer to the illustrations and charts of the internal wiring on the following page Straight Through Cabling 2 ecosvecs Figure 3 Wire Becomes 1 1 2 2 3 3 6 6 Siesreci Figure 4 Wire Becomes 1 3 2 6 3 1 6 2 Note To prevent loss of signal make sure that the length of any twisted pair connection does not exceed 100 metres NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor 29 YM798 Rev1 Melton Appendix C Registration and Warranty Information All NetComm Limited NetComm products have a standard 12 month warr
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32. t become accepted in the market when HomePlug is available Is it another technology There are two important differences between the technologies HomePlug and Internet Power line With HomePlug the coverage distance is smaller Internet Power line technology has to transmit stronger signal levels to cover a longer distance This caused different problems e g problems concerning radiation and compatibility with other devices electromagnetic compatibility C Tick EMR Furthermore with Internet Power line technology the provided bandwidth has to be shared with up to several hundred members but with HomePlug the bandwidth is only shared amongst a small number of users Is HomePlug technology compatible with other home networking technologies including phone line wireless and structured wiring HomePlug technology does not cause interference to other technologies In fact a great deal of work was done to ensure that the products using HomePlug technology would co exist with other methods of home networking Because power outlets are located in nearly every wall of a home they are a logical choice to use for data connection Even though some newer homes are built network ready and pre wired with Category 5 wiring they are likely to have rooms or walls without available connectivity HomePlug technology also eliminates some of the problems with wireless networking allowing access points to be moved to more convenient locations in th
33. t up to use the LAN for Internet access Under Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Internet Option select the Connections tab and enable the Never dial a connection option Click on OK to close the dialog boxes Note Other Internet applications such as e mail clients may also need this information This generally involves changing a setting with a name like Connect to LAN Windows 2000 1 Please ensure that you have an Ethernet Network Adaptor card installed in your PC and that you have correctly installed the drivers If in doubt please refer to the Installation manual that came with your Ethernet Network adaptor Card for further instructions 2 Open the properties of the LAN connection on the connected computers by selecting Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Network and Dial up Connections Click with the right mouse button on the corresponding LAN connection and select Properties 3 Click the entry for the TCP IP protocol of the network adaptor and on Properties Enable the option Obtain an IP address automatically You can ignore all other options they either remain empty or retain their default settings Click on OK to close the dialog box NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YML798 Revi Note Note Note Note NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor Melton If you cannot find an entry similar to TCP IP or TCP IP Network Adaptor Name
34. ternet connection over an ADSL Cable modem router NetComm NP285 ROME Ethernet over ELECTRICAL as POWER NetComm NP285 SUPPLY Ethernet over Power Adaptor NetComm NP285 Ethernet over Power Adaptor NetComm NP285 Ethernet over ADSL Modem Power Adaptor NetComm NBS ADSL Modem 20 NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YML798 Revi Melton Home Networking option 4 Networking for several workstations with one Internet connection over an ADSL Cable router and an ADSL Cable modem NetComm NP285 Ethernet over Power Adaptor NetComm NP285 Ethernet over Power Adaptor NetComm NP285 Ethernet over Power Adaptor NetComm NP285 Ethernet over Power Adaptor ADSL Modem with Router NetComm NB1300 4 NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor 21 YM798 Rev1 Melton 6 22 Frequently Asked Questions General What is the HomePlug 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 How does HomePlug technology differ from the Internet Power line technology and why did Internet Power line Technology no
35. the home environment The NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor has a Australian standard power plug for connection to a power outlet Typical computer networking applications in the home or office 1 Share centrally stored data 2 Share a printer 3 Provide shared access to one Internet connection 4 Connect multiple gaming users over a network 5 Extend an ADSL or Cable modem connection TER and many many more Product warranty does not apply to damage caused by lightning power surges or wrong voltage usage NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor 3 YM798 Rev1 Melton Package Contents Make sure that you have the following items in your HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor Kit If any of the items is damaged or missing please contact your dealer immediately e 2x NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptors e Package Contents Note e 2x CAT 5 UTP Straight Ethernet Network Cables RJ 45 e Installation CD containing Utility Software and NP285 User Guide 4 NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YML798 Revi Melton Important Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully 1 Unplug the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor from the wall outlet before clean ing Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning 2 Do not use the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor near water 3 The NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor should never be placed near or over
36. utton to its right The status area above the button indicates that your PC is connected to that same device The lower panel displays all the HomePlug devices discovered on the current logical network remote devices Displayed immediately above this panel is the number of remote devices found the type of logical network Public or Private and a message area that reports connectivity and scan status The following information is displayed for each of the devices discovered that appear in the lower panel NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YML798 Revi Melton The Device Name column shows the default device name which may be user re defined A user may change the name by clicking on the name and editing in place or by using the Rename button An icon is optionally shown with the name A distinction in icons is made between low speed and high speed devices HomePlug 1 0 and Turbo By default the icon is displayed with the name The MAC Address column shows the device s MAC address The Password column shows the user supplied Device Password initially left blank The Device Password can be found on the label at the back of the unit A user may enter the password by using the Enter Password button explained below 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 dia
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