IOGear GHPB31/GHPB31/GHPB31 User's Manual
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1. HomePlug to Ether User Manual GHPB31 GHPB32 Thank you for purchasing one of the most user friendly networking devices on the market IOGEAR s HomePlug to Ethernet Bridges and the Homeplug Networking Kit are first class networking devices designed to network your computers at home or in your small office This device allows you to set up your home network via the most pervasive medium in your house the home power lines It is easy to Set up and it doesn t require any additional wiring in the house To better serve you IOGEAR offers an array of additional USB 2 0 USB 1 1 FireWire KVM and other peripheral products For more information or to purchase additional IOGEAR products visit us at www IOGEAR com We hope you enjoy using your IOGEAR HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge another first rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR 2004 IOGEAR All Rights Reserved 0110 IOGEAR the IOGEAR logo MiniView VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Inc Macintosh G3 G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice IOGEAR Inc assumes no responsibility for any2. Use the following DNS server addresses Prefered DNS server Alternate DNS server Networking Basics 2 Click Close on the Local Area Connection Properties window L Local Area Connection Properties General Authentication Advanced Connect using M Intel 8255x based PCI Ethernet Adapter 10 100 This connection uses the following items File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks 800 Packet Scheduler 57 Internet Protocol TCP IP Description Allows your computer to access resources a Microsoft You have completed static IP address assignment network Show icon in notification area when connected Networking Basics Topic 4 Sharing Disks Folders Once the network has been checked configured you can access other systems via My Network Places To allow other systems to access data on your disks in your folders you have to give permission to share your disks and or folders 1 Select the disk or the folder to be shared for example in My Computer and right click on the icon of the disk to get the Context popup menu select Sharing and Security It is recommended to share only folders instead of the disk drive to avoid any security related issues Networking Basics Once you have selected the folder to be shared right click eee to select sharing and secu e rity FilesSt gue Search
3. Add to Zip Format C Copy Create Shortcut Rename Properties Devices with Removable Storage v Networking Basics 2 In the following window click to select Share this Documents Properties folder Then click on Permission General Shang Security You can share this folder with other users on your network To enable sharing for this folder click Share this folder User imit Maximum allowed Allow this number of users To sel permissions for users who access this Permissions folder over the network click Permissions Bemissions To configure settings for offline access click Networking Basics 3 Please note that by default all users defined on your XP Professional system will have full permissions You can reduce the permissions for example to allow only Read access and or you could add a different group of users to have access permission but then you should delete the group Everyone from this list Permissions for My Documents In the following Permission settings make sure you are giving the right permissions and then click OK to accept the settings Networking Basics 4 Click OK on the original Sharing and Security Documents Properties window to conclude the process mmm _ General Sharing Security You can share this folder with other users on your To enable sharing for this folder ick Share thi
4. 6 Review the setting in the following Network Setup Wizard screen and click Next to continue If you want to change any settings you need to click Back and start over again RES Te pecan wo aob e lonio seing This process nay taka few nine compie Networking Basics 7 Please wait while the Network Setup Network Setup Wizard Wizard applies the changes and configures zm v the computer Please wait while the wizard configures this computer for home or small office networking This process may take a few minutes 88 Networking Basics 8 When the configuration is done the following screen will come up Select one of the 4 op tions according to your needs In this ex ample the last choice was selected Click Next Network Setup Wizard network To run the wizard on XP you can use the Windows XP CD or Network Setup Disk What do you want to do Greate a Network Setup Disk oe ee ae Tunning Windows Use the Network Setup Disk already have Networking Basics 9 Then click Finish on this next window Network Setup Wizard Completing the Network Setup Wizard You have successfully set up this computer for home or small office networking For help with home or small office networking see the following topics in Help and Support Center Bhanna fie and folders To see other computers on your network click Start and t
5. 5 The Advanced Tab will allow users to use one ity primary computer to control the Network Device Network Securty Advanced About Password of all units on the powerline network First Find the DEK Device Remote Passwords Encryption Key Key located on the bottom _ of each device Enter this Key into the Device Password area Click Add This Device Key will then appear in the Remote Passwords Box Add all the DEK Keys for each unit in your house You can then change the password remotely from one computer This will allow you to change the password from one computer instead of changing the password individually Note The DEK is unique for EACH HomePlug device To use this you will need to input the DEK for each unit Homeplug Configuration Utility 6 This screen displays the version number of the utility Click OK to complete the Device Network Security Advanced configuration tion Utility ec Configuration Copyright 2003 IOGEAR Inc All rights reserved Version 1 1 Network Configuration Networking Terms What is a node A node is any given device that resides or is connected onto an existing network A computer with a network card connected to a switch is a node The same thing applies to a Mac connected to a hub Whatis a bridge A bridge is used when connecting one side of the network with another network Previously
6. Note All devices must have the same password to be on one network If devices do not have the same encryption password they will not be able to communicate with each other Frequently Asked Questions 7 What OS does the HomePlug utility software fully support Windows 98SE ME XP and 2000 Windows NT and Mac are only supported by the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Without installing the HomePlug software with default operating mode as BRIDGE not NODE 8 What is the Range of HomePlug Approximately 990 feet 300 meters in wall power lines 9 How does 56bit DES compare with Wireless 802 1 1b 128bit WEP encryption 56bit DES is superior because of its DES type Encryption Just because 802 11B uses 128bit WEP with more bits doesn t mean the encryption is better Also the IOGEAR 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 Technical Support To help IOGEAR customers obtain the highest level of performance from their HomePlug devices the IOGEAR Service Support team is available to answer your technical ques tions Do not hesitate to call if you are having trouble getting your device to work correctly IOGEAR Service Support can be reached by phone from 9am to 5pm Pacific Standard Time Monday through Friday or atthe following address Toll Free 866 9 IOGEAR USA
7. Phone 949 453 8782 23 Hubble Irvine CA 92618 You may also reach us online at www iogear com support 24 hours a day Please be ready to give a brief description of the problem and what you were doing when the problem occurred before calling Service Support The Service Support representative will be able to serve you much quicker if you are prepared to answer the nine questions listed below Technical Support 1 What is the purchase date and serial number of the product 2 Were any messages displayed on the screen when the error occurred If so what was the exact wording of the message 3 What type of Computer are you using 4 When does the problem occur 5 Can the problem be reproduced If so what are the steps necessary to reproduce the problem 6 What version of the OS are you using 7 Are you on a network If so what type of network is it 8 What have you already tried to get the problem resolved Function Computer Interface Data Rate Dimensions Housing Case Humidity LEDs Link Act Powerline Network Interface Package Dimensions Depth Height Width Specifications GHPB31 10 100 Base T 14 Mbps 4 2 75 Plastic 5 90 1 1 HomePlug Powerline 6 75 56 bit DES Encryption 0 25 Lbs Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT DISK OR
8. 56 bit DES encryption it is also much more secure than other home networking technologies such as wireless Ethernet Extend your WiFi network through existing powerlines Network your gaming devices through powerlines to play games with a remote partner No extra wires required to create a network simply use the most pervasive medium in your home powerlines Very easy and intuitive to install and set up HomePlug Powerline Specifications 1 0 compliant Up to 14 Mbps bandwidth Up to 990 feet 300 meters range through powerlines sufficient for most households Worldwide compatibility Low risk of interference by other RF sources 56 bit DES encryption assures data security Encryption done by hardware with no sacrifice to bandwidth Most reliable home networking technology 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 When used as a node Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP When used as a bridge any operating system OS transparent Introduction IOGEAR s HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge 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 Package contents For GHPB31 1 Homeplug to Ethernet bridge 1 CAT5 patch cable 6 feet 1 User manual 1 Utility Software C
9. ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and especially disclaims its quality pertormance merchant ability or fitness for any particular purpose The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions or updates For further inquiries please contact your direct vendor Radio amp TV Interference Statement WARNING This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause interference to radio communications This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference when operated in a commercial environment Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference in which case the user at his own expense will be required to take whatever measures may be required to correct the interference Q 23 Hubble Irvine 92618
10. connecting every computer together with the other network would mean having cables all over the place Instead a bridge was brought in to have 1 connection between the networks instead of 20 The bridge in the HomePlug terms functions like a concentration device that connects many computers onto the HomePlug network using 1 HomePlug device How do know if I require a node or a Bridge If you want to connect only one computer to the Power line network you need a node If you plan to connect a group of computers currently not HomePlug ready to the Power line network you need a bridge The HomePlug USB adapter can only be used as a node The HomePlug Ethernet Bridge can be used as either a node or bridge It is designed as a bridge in default the only way to turn it off is to install the utility software that comes with the unit That will turn the bridge into a node e Network Configuration Can I use both in the same network Yes It is perfectly right to have both nodes and bridges on a network as long the maximum is not exceeded It is also fine to have USB nodes on the same network with Ethernet nodes How do I decide whether need a USB adapter or Ethernet bridge as a node It should be determined by the available connection on the computer that you plan to connect to the HomePlug network If the computer comes with a 10 100 Base T network card use the bridge if the computer comes with USB port use the USB adapter If the compute
11. to install the windows based software under Virtual PC and have this Mac communicate with other PCs on HomePlug network 4 What is the difference between bridge mode and node mode in the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge GHPB31 Bridge mode operates without software installation and can work with any 10 100Base T or 10Base T Ethernet connections By connecting the bridge to a router switch or Ethernet based device XBOX PlayStation Web Tablet PocketPC Computer etc you will be able to make these devices bridge onto the HomePlug network Frequently Asked Questions Node mode operates by connecting the HomePlug USB adapter GHPU21 or Ethernet bridge GHPB31 to one computer ONLY and installing drivers onto the computer allowing it to set the device into Node Mode The advantage with Node Mode operation is there is no limitation to the number of nodes that can operate on a HomePlug network 5 Will HomePlug operate on different Circuit Breakers Yes Circuit breakers do not affect performance of HomePlug devices however the signal will not pass through the power transformers outside your house 6 Can Neighbors get my HomePlug signal It is possible for your immediate next door neighbor to receive residual signal from your HomePlug adapter Unlikely but possible To prevent your neighbors from hacking your network the best thing you can do is type a different encryption password into your device when setting the encryption password
12. way to the right is good A short red line is bad connec tion You will have to do a troubleshooting if you see a short red line Homeplug Configuration Utility 3 The Network tab displays the additional HomePlug devices on the network Click on the Scan button to scan for additional devices on the HomePlug network H Read Un 10Gear HomePlug configuration Utility Device Network Security Advanced About 00 30 47 04 44 8 1400 Homeplug Configuration Utility 4 The Security tab will allow you to change the Network Password to the Device Network Advanced About unit that is currently connected to this computer This network password IOGear HomePlug configuration Utility Enter your own private password in the Network Password box below Press the Set Local button to encrypts all data that is sent from this set the local device password unit using 56 bit data encryption Note that you wil need to setup each device on your standard DES 55 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 7 HomePlug To change the password type the password and then click Set Local Q nh c The Restore Default button will set the password back to Homeplug Homeplug Configuration Utility
13. D 1 Warranty registration card For GHPB32 the kit 2 Homeplug to Ethernet bridge 2 CAT5 patch cable 6 feet 1 User manual 1 Utility Software CD 1 Warranty registration card G MOMEPLU Ine Dhernet Brie Front View 1 Powerline LED lights up in green when other Homeplug devices are detected on the same 1 powerline 2 Link ACT blinks when data is sent through the Homeplug connection 2 3 Ethernet port connecting to the Ethernet of the computer or the devices router wi fi access point gaming box etc Back View 4 Power connection connecting the power outlet Installation There are several ways to network your computers using the HomePlug Bridge Before we get started please NOTE Do not place HomePlug devices under direct sunlight or near high heat emitting devices Do not place HomePlug devices near water or wet surfaces to avoid electric hazards Do not place HomePlug devices on any moving or unstable surfaces It is recommended that you plug the HomePlug devices directly into the wall outlets not to any power adapters surge protectors or any device that filters signals Hardware Installation 1 Remove the HomePlug Bridge the CAT5 cable and the installation CD from the package 2 Allocate a space for the adapter s placement Make sure you avoid the places mentioned above 3 Plug one end of the CAT5 cable into the Ethernet port the compute
14. al drivers so that the users do not have to find the print driver when they connect to the shared printer Networking Basics Now when you go to Printers and Faxes in the Control Panel you will see the sup Printers and Faxes File Favorites Tools porting hand underneath the 2 printer which means that the printer is being shared in the Printer Tasks network B Add a printer GI See what s printing Select printing preferences Pause printing da Share this printer ti Rename this printer Delete this printer gj Set printer properties Networking Basics For a computer to access a Network Printer the device driver or software for that printer must be installed and pointed to the proper location of the printer This is done similarly to the way you installed the printer on the computer it is connected to 1 Go to a computer that is not connected to the printer and select Start from the Task Bar Control Panel then Printers and other Hardware LY Control Panel File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Control Panel Name Ve Java Plug in 1 4 0 Keyboard Networking Basics 2 Click on Add a printer Favorites Tools Control Panel Scanners and Cameras My Documents B My Pictures My Computer Networking Basic
15. band Internet access through the whole house Network Configuration f Using the HomePlug Ethernet bridge to play game remotely Broadts zz Networking Basics Prior to installing HomePlug you may have had some ideas about using your new network This section will help you get started on those ideas or even give you some new ones It will go through the process of sharing files printing from any computer on the network or accessing the Internet on multiple computers with one connection Please note that this section is just an outline of a few networking basics and not intended to be a comprehensive guide to networking Topic 1 Using Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP 2000 In the following section you will learn how to set up a network at a home or business using Microsoft Windows XP 2000 Go to My Computer gt Control Panel Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network Networking Basics 1 Click Next in the window right for the Network Setup Wizard Network Setup Wizard Welcome to the Network Setup Wizard This wizard vil help you set up this computer to run on your With a network you Share an Intemet connection Set up Intemet Connection Firewall Share files and folders Share a printer To continue click Newt Networking Basics 2 Read and follow the instructions in the following window and then click Next Then complete the following s
16. e It must light up green d Make sure that the computers that need access to the Internet via the HomePlug network are each connected to a HomePlug Adapter or a HomePlug Bridge and reside on the same power grid Sharing Internet Access Checking Router Settings Please make sure that the following settings on your router are set The setup windows will depend on the router manufacturer s software A The IP should be obtained automatically B DHCP must be enabled C Release DHCP and then Renew DHCP to reset the IP Addresses It is recom mended that you verify that IP Addresses are obtained Once all the above steps have been completed all HomePlug connected computers will be able to access the Internet Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting 1 Will HomePlug work in my house or apartment If the house or apartment was built under U S building standards using copper wiring then it will work 2 What types of security problems will be facing If your house is on the same power grid as your neighbor then there is a potential for a hacker to get in through your neighbor s house However this is easily remedied by activating the encryption key on the HomePlug device 3 Will HomePlug work with Mac There is currently no software that supports Macs However the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge will work with Mac when used as a bridge Also by installing Virtual PC software on a Mac you will be able
17. e supports many other operating systems but the utility software is only designed for Windows based computers Area Connection Status 1 General Connection Status Connected Duration 37 days 195857 Speed 100 Mbps Activity Sent Received Packets 2us ee Installation of the utility software 1 Make sure that your HomePlug bridge is NOT CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER before you install the driver sear HomePlug Utilities 1 1 InstallShield Wizard x Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for 10Gear HomePlug Utilities 1 1 2 Insert the installation CD If CD does not automatically load run CD Drive Letter setup exe The InstallShield R Wizard will install IOGear HomePlug Utiities 1 1 on your computer To continue click Next 3 Click Next WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Installation of the utility software 4 Read understand and accept the License Agreement and continue by clicking Next 19 10 HomePlug Utilities 1 1 InstallShield Wizard License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully lOGear HomePhug Utility Software License Agreement his Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which the software known as HomePlug lOGear maintains all rights and interest in and to IOGear HomePlug Utility including all copyrig
18. hen click My Network Places To close this wizard chick Finish lt Back Networking Basics 10 The new setting will take effect after you restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer System Settings Change 2 You must restart your computer before the new settings will take effect Do you want to restart your computer now Congratulations you have completed configuring this computer After setting up networks on all your computers on the network you will be able to use your HomePlug network to share files printers and Internet connections Networking Basics Topic 2 Checking IP ad L dresses in Windows XP 2000 Go to Start Programs Accessories D d Command Prompt e nose oer Networking Basics 1 Type ipconfig at the prompt then press Enter You will see the IP address of this computer Microsoft Windows Version 5 1 991 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2001 Microsoft Corp D Documents and Settings Product Managers gt ipconf ig Wlindows Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection pecific DNS Suffix D Documents and Settings Product Managers Networking Basics Topic 3 Assigning a Static IP Address Note If you use DHCP capable gateway router you don t need to assign any static IP addresses because the gateway router will automatically as sign IP addresses to the computer
19. hts trade secrets patents and other intellectual rights therein xl L Ido not accept the terms in the license agreement Installshield we Installation of the utility software 5 Enter a username and organiza tion name and continue installa tion Username and Organization have no importance in device op eration This window might look Slightly different on other platforms 19 10Gear HomePlug Utilities 1 1 InstallShield Wizard Customer Information Please enter your information User Name rom Smith Organization IOGEAR Install this application for nyone who uses this computer ai users C only for me InstallShield deck Installation of the utility software 6 Click Install to start the Installation Wizard 15 IOGear HomePlug Utilities 1 1 InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation C Program Files TOGear Y User Information Tom Smith Company IOGEAR InstallShield ose Installation of the utility software 7 The following message may be prompted to The following window will be prompted to indicate ask you to connect the bridge to the that the installation is successful powerline do it and then click OK Utilities 1 1 InstallShield Wizard xj InstallShield Wizard Completed 10Gear HomePlug F To complete
20. inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document Table of Contents Overview Features Requirements Introduction Installation Installation of the Utility Software Homeplug Configuration Utility Network Configuration Networking Basics Network Setup Wizard Checking IP Address Assign a Static IP address Sharing Disks Folders Sharing Printers Sharing Broadband Internet Access 02 08 04 05 07 2111 23 31 32 42 47 52 61 Frequently Asked Questions Technical Support Specifications Limited Warranty Radio and TV Interference 65 68 70 271 72 Overview IOGEAR s HomePlug Ethernet Bridge allows you to network your home computers through the most pervasive medium in your house the electric power lines and share Broadband Internet connections printers transfer files play games and more This unit can be used to HomePlug enable one computer with a 10 100Base T adapter or to make a group of computers HomePlug ready through either a network switch or router It can also be used to link through a powerline two network devices such as gaming devices wireless access points and more This unit is compliant with HomePlug Powerline Specifications 1 0 offers up to 14 Mbps bandwidth and is less prone to interference Installation requires only that a 10 100Base T network adapter is installed on the computer By offering
21. r and the other end into the Ethernet port of the bridge 4 Plug the HomePlug bridge on the wall outlet Installation 5 There are several ways to see whether the Homeplug bridge is functioning One way is the observe the LED the Link ACT LED should start blinking after you plug the bridge in the wall outlet For most of the Windows machines as this Windows 2000 machine used to create this manual you should see a message being prompted on the tool bar Local Area Connection Speed XX Mbps Speed is determined by the Ethernet port speed of the computer d Local Area Connection Speed 10 0 Mbps Installation 6 You can also go to Control Panel select Network and Dial up and Connections Click the Local Area Connection icon Make New Huetocth Network and Dial up erection Network Connections Type LAN Connection Status Enabled Intel R 82559 Fast Ethernet LOM with Bask Alert on LAN intei 52559 Fast Ethernet LOM wath Basic Alert on LAN p Installation 7 You can see the network connection is already established At this point you can start communicating with the other computers or devices on the powerline Please refer to Network Configuration section in how to set up networks for various purposes In order to add security and other utilities you will need to install the utility software Please refer to the following section for details Please notice that Homeplug bridg
22. r comes with both you can decide which one to use based upon your unique situation For Macintosh and other non Windows based computers the Ethernet Bridge is the only choice HomePlug NetworkTopologies There are various ways to connect your computers via HomePlug If all HomePlug units are used as nodes the topology is usually BUS If bridges are used to connect two networks together there maybe both BUS and STAR The following are several examples e Network Configuration a Using the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Node Mode Several HomePlug Bridges can be used 5 Cable CATS connection Computer to u5 ipefice Network Configuration b Using the HomePlug USB Adapter AND Ethernet Bridge Node Mode HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge GHPB31 HomePlug USB HomePlug to USB Adapter GHPU01 GHPUO1 U onnection from computer to HomePlug Device CATS connection from computer to HomePlug Device Network Configuration c Using the HomePlug Ethernet bridge to make a sub network HomePlug ready to communicate with the other HomePlug nodes Creating Sub Network using HomePlug Solution OUTLET CATS Computers BRIDGE frm x HomePlug Bridge Network Configuration d Using the HomePlug Ethernet bridge to extend the WiFi network and eliminate dead spots Network Configuration e Using Homeplug bridge to share Broad
23. s 3 Select the network printer s Add Printer Wizard option and click Next Local or Network Printer 4 The wizard needs to know which type of printer to set up f Select the option that describes the printer you want to use O Local printer attached to this computer Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer CO network printer printer aitached to another computer Networking Basics 4 Find the printer you would Add Printer Wizard like to share and click Next Specify a Printer If you don t know the name or address of the printer you can search for a printer that meets your needs What printer do you want to connect to C Browse for a pret Connect to this printer or to browse for a printer select this option and click Next Example server printer Connect to a printer on the Internet or on home or office network URL Example http server printers myprinter printer Networking Basics Decide if you would like to choose this printer as a default printer and click Next Default Printer Your computer will always send documents to the default printer unless you specify otherwise Add Printer Wizard Do you want to use this printer as the default printer OYes ON Networking Basics You have now added the printer Add Printer Wizard to your computer click Finish Completing the Add Printer Now you may use the Network Wizard Printer a
24. s Do not share this folder 5 Once a disk or folder is shared the icon will 9 Share this folder show it via the holding hand Share name My Documents y Comment User limi Maximum allowed Allow this number of users gt To set permissions for users who access this Permiesione To configure settings for offline access click Networking Basics Topic 5 Share Printers Printers and Faxes file wew Favortes Tools Help You may now share any installed print Folders ers connected to this computer with other computers on your network 1 Using the computer that has the printer already connected to it go to Start Control Panel Printers and Faxes Click on the printer you want to share with others on the network and se lect Share this printer Networking Basics 2 In the following window click on Share this EPSON Stylus C60 Series Properties Printer and type in the share name you would like After this is done click on Apply and then OK ale s rome er this is done clic pply General Sharing Pots Advanced 1 8 You can share this printer with other users on your network To enable sharing for this panter click Share this printer Do nal share this printer Share Epsor Onvers If this printer is shared with users running different versions of Windows you may want to install addition
25. s if it was directly connected to the computer Make sure that the computer which is directly connected to the printer is on You have successfully completed the Add Printer Wizard You specified the following printer settings Name EPSON Stylus C60 Series Default No Location Comment To close this wizard click Finish Back Sharing Internet Access Topic 6 Sharing Internet Access So how can the Internet connection be shared among other computers on the HomePlug network Since neither the HomePlug Bridge nor USB Adapter are capable of routing at this time a router is necessary in order to share an Internet connection Future versions of the HomePlug Bridge or USB Adapter may feature built in routing capabilities The following items are required for successfully sharing the Internet connection One 1 Router One 1 HomePlug Bridge One 1 DSL Cable Modem Active ISP Service for the DSL Cable Modem CAT5 Cables Also all computers that share the Internet connection must be connected to a HomePlug to USB Adapter or a HomePlug Bridge Sharing Internet Access Please follow these steps for setting up Internet Sharing Setting up Internet Sharing Sharing Internet Access a Make sure that the DSL Cable modem is connected to the Router using the WAN port on the router b Connect the HomePlug Bridge to the Router using the Uplink port on the router c Check the link light on the HomePlug Bridg
26. s on the net work Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Network Connections gt Local Area Connection Right click on Local Area Connection then double click on Properties you will see a window similar to this Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and then click on Properties Local Area Connection Properties General Authentication Advanced Connect using M Intel 8255x based PCI Ethemet Adapter 10 100 This connection uses the following items E Client for Microsoft Networks JB File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks QoS Packet Scheduler EE Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that Deve communication amp ctoss diverse interconnected neti 7 Show icon in notification area when connected Networking Basics 1 At the following window select Use the following IP address and fill in the desired IP address Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties ge General and subnet mask it is recommended to use the ds i Yi IP aut it network support default subnet mask as shown in the following Spats window Subnet mask must be the same for all the appropriate IP settings the computers on the network Use the following IP address IP address Subnet mask Click on OK Diss hee If you need to enter DNS address you must enter the address of the default gateway
27. teps Install the network cards modems and cables Tum on all computers printers and extemal modems Connect to the Internet Network Setup Wizard When you click Next the wizard will search for a shared Internet connection on your network Networking Basics 3 In the following window select among the 3 options which best describe this computer and then click Next If your Select connection computer connects to a broadband router gateway select the second op tion Select the statement that best describes this computer This computer connects directly to the Intemet The other computers on my network connect to the Internet through this computer View an example This computer connects to E Network Setup Wizard O Dither Networking Basics 4 Fill in the information in the following Network Setup Wizard window as you desire and then click Ham OK Om nane All computers on your network should have the Workgroup name HOMEOFFICE Examples HOME or OFFICE 5 Enter the Workgroup name as you wish and then click Next Very important All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup Network Setup Wizard Networking Basics Nane OU DAR IU DCN GROUP name All computers on your network should have the Workgroup name HOMEOFFICE Examples HOME or OFFICE Networking Basics
28. the installation of your HomePlug enabled device plug it into an Ethernet port on your PC now Press the OK button below when finished You Must close all programs then Reboot your computer The InstallShield Wizard has successfully instaled IOGear HomePlug Utiles 1 1 Click Finish to exit the wizard Installation of the utility software 8 Restart your computer now for all the changes to IOGEAR HomePlug Utilities 1 1 Installer go into effect You must restart your system for the configuration A changes made to IOGEAR HomePlug Utilities 1 1 to take effect Click Yes to restart now or No if you plan to restart later Lx To uninstall the driver simply go to your Add Remove programs control panel and remove the IOGEAR Homeplug Utilities Then restort your computer to complete the uninstall Homeplug Configuration Utility After restarting the computer you can see the HomePlug utility icon 1 Double click the icon to start the HomePlug 4 Configuration utility The utility is used to configure the HomePlug Soc E 9 J 3 8 ELMIRE Homeplug Configuration Utility 2 Once the utility starts it will display the MAC 10Gear HomePlug configuration Utili address of the device your computer is Device Network Securty Advanced About connected to as well as the signal strength The Link Quality line shows whether the link is good or bad A green line all the
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