NetComm 85Mbps Network Card User Manual
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1. System Information On NIC 1 MAC 00 02 C7 E9 05 79 No HomePlug Device Connected m On NIC 2 MAC 00 13 49 04 87 CE HomePlug Device 1 MAC 00 30 04 95 DE 91 Remote Device History Log Device MAC Address Password Rate Mbps Network Last Seen Device 1 00300A35DES0 not entered 8500 HomePlug Oct 11 0222 Te Delete Email Report 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 e Vendor YML285 Powerline Adapters User Guide www netcomm com au 13 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 Main Privacy QoS Diagnostics About Zintellon No NEW WIRES PowerPacket Utility Version V4 1 Build 1 0 http www intellon com Preferences muisca Quality of Service Quality of Service QoS is a feature that allows you to determine which application will be given a gu2. IP TV NY Cable or ADSL Modem Internet Radio PC Powerline Adapters User Guide YML285 16 www netcomm com au Frequently Asked Questions NCILOMM Frequently Asked Questions General What is the Powerline 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 Is Powerline technology compatible with other home networking technologies including phone line wireless and structured wiring Powerline technology does not cause interference to other technologies In fact a great deal of work was done to ensure that the products using Powerline 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 Powerline technology also eliminates some of the problems with wireless networking allowing access points to be moved to more convenient locations in the home
3. On which level does the NP285 Powerline Adapter 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 Powerline Adapter compatible with Powerline devices from other manufacturers To obtain the optimum performance and usability we recommend that you only use the NP285 Powerline Adapter They are tested and have proven interoperability Furthermore the NP285 Powerline Adapter is also compatible with the HomePlug1 0 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 Powerline Adapter connect one phase to another Yes it can Phase coupling operates without the installation of a phase coupler using the NP285 Powerline Adapter 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 Powerline Adapter operate in this circumstance The NP285 Powerline Adapter will also operate correctly in this case Can plug the NP285 Powerline Adapter into an extension cable or into a multi socket power board or do I have to plug it directly in the wall socket Yes you can plug the NP28
4. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance System Requirements NP285 Powerline Adapter 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 Powerline Adapter Configuration Utility Windows Operating Systems Note Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Windows Vista or Windows 7 with Ethernet connection for manual configuration As above and MAC operating systems if using automatic plug and play configuration Pentium IIl 300 MHz MMX PC or greater At least 128MB hard disk space and memory CD ROM drive Your computer or the device to which you want to connect the NP285 Powerline Adapter must have an Ethernet port i e a network card or a network Adapter Getting to Know Your NP285 The NP285 Powerline Adapter 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 Adapter 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
5. Important Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully id Unplug the NP285 Powerline Adapter from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use the NP285 Powerline Adapter near water 3 The NP285 Powerline Adapter should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation is provided The NP285 Powerline Adapter 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 The NP285 Powerline Adapter relies on the building s electrical installation 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 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 Powerline Adapter directly into a 240V AC power point if possible Do not attempt to service the NP285 Powerline Adapter yourself as opening or removing covers will expose you to dangerous electrical voltage points and will also void your product warranty Refer the product to a 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
6. 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 Note If you cannot find an entry similar to TCP IP or TCP IP gt Network Adapter Name or Internet Protocol TCP IP you must install the TCP IP protocol Under Install select 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 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 YML285 Powerline Adapters User Guide www netcomm com au 7 Installing the Security and Configuration Utility NetComm Powerline Series Powerline Adapters 85Mbps Twin Pack Installing the Security and Configuration Utility Installation 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 Powerline Adapter and the other end of the c
7. create a group of several NP285 Powerline Adapters 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 Powerline Adapters User Guide YML285 18 www netcomm com au NetComm Powerline Series Powerline Adapters 85Mbps Twin Pack 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 Powerline Adapters to communicate with each other providing they have the same password Technical What is the power consumption in watt of the NP285 Powerline Adapter from the 240 volt power supply The power consumption of the NP285 Powerline Adapter is 3 6 watts drawn from the power supply system
8. 30 04 30 44 C5 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 on a 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 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 communicate over Powerline It shall include the following e Operating System Type Version 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 e Powerline chipset manufacturer name Turbo Only devices e MAC Firmware Version Turbo Only devices e Vendor namehe Network dialog screen provides detailed information about your powerline network PowerPacket Utility Mein _ Privacy QoS Diagnostics About
9. 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 interference 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 e Increase the separation between this equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an alternate power outlet on a different power circuit from that to which the receiver TV is connected Con
10. a single family house is theoretically 253 connections but in practice no more than 10 devices should be transferring data simultaneously YML285 Powerline Adapters User Guide www netcomm com au 9 Configuration Utility for Windows NetComm Powerline Series Powerline Adapters 85Mbps Twin Pack Configuration Utility for Windows Running the Utility To run the utility double click the PowerPacket Configuration Utility icon on your desktop 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 n PowerPacket Utility Main Privacy QoS Diagnostics About Local Device s on your computer z Connected on High Speed 00 30 04 35 DE 91 Device Type MAC Address EL Hion Speed 00 30 04 95 DE 91 1 Powerline Devices detected Network Type Public Scanning Device Name Password Quality Rate Mbps MAC Address B ve NL 8500 00 30 04 95 DE 30 Rename Enter Password Add Scan Ga oo The top panel shows all local Powerline 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
11. for connecting it to a computer or other devices with Ethernet port YML285 Powerline Adapters User Guide www netcomm com au 5 Home Network NetComm Powerline Series Powerline Adapters 85Mbps Twin Pack Home Network This chapter contains important information on how to set up Window s Networking You will need to enable TCP IP to allow the NP285 Powerline Adapters 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 Adapter 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 Adapter Card for further instructions Open the properties of the LAN connection on the connected computers by selecting Start gt Settings gt Control Panel Network Click the entry for the TCP IP protocol of the network Adapter 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 Note If you cannot find an entry similar to TCP IP or TCP IP Network Adapter 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 Manufac
12. 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 interference 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 e Change the direction or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between this equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment to an alternate power outlet on a different power circuit from that to which the receiver TV is connected Consult an experienced radio TV technician for help 3 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 perso
13. to manage through and then click the Connect button 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 Powerline 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 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 YML285 Powerline Adapters User Guide www netcomm com au 11 Melton 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
14. 5 Powerline Adapter 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 Powerline Adapter 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 Powerline Adapter 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 is very low and by symmetrical coupling only a small part of this power will be radiated by the power grid Is there a risk that electromagnetic interference will be distributed all over the house even to the neighbours when using the NP285 Powerline Adapters The NP285 Powerline Adapter 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 Powerline Adapter does not produce any more interference than a modern electric power drill House hold power circuits operate at 50Hz Is it possible to ach
15. CP IP Network Adapter Name or Internet Protocol TCP IP you must install the TCP IP protocol Under Install select 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 Network and Dial up Connections 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 XP Vista 7 The Windows XP Vista 7 start menus can be configured in different ways See the Windows documentation for more information 1 Please ensure that you have an Ethernet Network Adapter 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 Adapter Card for further instructions 2 Open the properties of the LAN connection on the connected computers Select Start Control Panel 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 Adapter and on Properties
16. EOS USER GUIDE NeICOmm Table of Contents Introduction to NP285 Powerline Adapter u a CK DER RR SR MER 3 A H C 4 Important Safety INSTMUCTONS I 5 System Requirements s Gelting to Know your NP28S sisi a a ER 5 All aboutt the Home N tWork A a a aaa nah a aha aka ann 6 Windows 98 and NAIDE ENER APP 7 Windows 2000 WIN IWS XP ica DAS O AA AAA AAA AA A A aaa in A A AA Installing the Security and Configuration Utility 8 WASTAN ile n 449 Uninstallation nee 2 9 About Network Security with the NP285 aii Network Security sss s O How to Use Passwords Coal ios 9 Network VOS star OS A ea 9 Configuration Utility for WindowS DI DL 10 Running the Utility E ONO NAO E E T EAE AT ATA Diagnostics Screen pe OO So 1 A T E E E E A Quality OF SOGE a aaia iaeaea eaea nE E raea Examples of NP2985 Usage ricis ren iec nee an ann nam nn innen aan hen dias 15 Home ENN e S S listan atico diia aio dnd ida 16 HomeNetworking oplon2 u a CONEA TAR CREDO VEZ VE Pg YR EOM Ve DOCE AR ASA 16 NR A E o cer Enc TI EET AR A N EYE AREE TUE AY ENS ESO cena CER DXN RARE YE 16 Home Ne
17. able 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 is on You will also notice that the ETH LINK ACT LED will also be on indicating that the NP285 is connected to your PC Pon 5 Install the Configuration Utility The Configuration Utility Installation CD has an autorun 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 Before connecting the NP285 Powerline Adapter please note its Password located on the Product ID label on each NP285 Adapter and keep it available for configuration of the network 2 No drivers are required for the installation of the NP285 Powerline Adapter The Security and Configuration Utility is only necessary if you wish to set your network security or see what other Adapter 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 Properties PON Follow the on screen instructions to uninstallation the Configuration Utility About Netwo
18. 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 Powerline devices connected to the computer By default the utility automatically scans every few seconds and updates the display Powerline Adapters User Guide YML285 12 www netcomm com au NetComm Powerline Series Powerline Adapters 85Mbps Twin Pack Privacy Screen The Privacy dialog screen provides a means for managing the local network and providing additional security All Powerline 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 Powerline 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 Main Privacy Diagnostics About Local Device s on your computer NL 6518 00
19. aranteed priority over other applications QoS is not enabled by default r PowerPacket Utility Main Privacy GoS Diagnostics About VLAN Priority Mapping Advanced Choose what type of traffic you will use your local Home Plug device forby clicking on one of the three icons choose one only i I N Online Game Internet Audio or Video Voice over IP Close Cancel To enable QoS 1 Select an application in the QoS tab Online Game Internet Select this option if the device will be connected to a computer or a game console Audio or Video Select this option if the device will be used for audio video steaming Voice over IP Select this option for if the device will be used with your IP phone 2 Click Update QoS Powerline Adapters User Guide YML285 14 www netcomm com au Examples of Usage Melton 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 NUS My SS N M I Bra I zd PC Cable or ADSL Modem Home Networking option 2 Networking for Online Gaming L v Cable or ADSL Modem 1 m es mas Er N D amin onsole My ee B Router PC Home Networking option 3 Networking for several workstations with one Internet connection over an ADSL Cable modem router
20. 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 Powerline Adapters are simple to install and use They have 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 the home environment The NP285 Powerline Adapter 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 inel and many many more Note Product warranty does not apply to damage caused by lightning power surges or wrong voltage usage Package Contents Make sure that you have the following items in your Powerline Adapter Kit If any of the items are damaged or missing please contact your dealer immediately 2xNP285 Powerline Adapters e 2x CAT 5 UTP Straight Ethernet Network Cables RJ 45 Installation CD containing Utility Software and NP285 User Guide Powerline Adapters User Guide YML285 4 www netcomm com au NetComm Powerline Series Powerline Adapters 85Mbps Twin Pack
21. 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 spillage 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 relevant 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 NetCom
22. ieve reasonable ping times in the range of milliseconds The NP285 Powerline Adapter 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 Powerline Adapter 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 YML285 Powerline Adapters User Guide www netcomm com au 19 Melton have the impression that the carrier rate which is indicated 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 Adapters 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 Powerline Adapter 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 ens
23. m 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 technicalsupport 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 specifications 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
24. m to Replacement of the Goods or Repair of the Goods or Payment of the cost of replacing the Goods or Payment of the cost of having the Goods repaired All NetComm ACN 002 490 486 products have a standard 12 months warranty from date of purchase However some products have an extended warranty option refer to 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 YML285 Powerline Adapters User Guide www netcomm com au 25 NETCOMM LIMITED Head Office DYNALINK NZ 12c Tea Kea Place Albany Auckland PO Box 1200 Lane Cove NSW 2066 Australia New Zealand P 02 9424 2070 F 02 9424 2010 P 09 448 5548 E int sales netcomm com au F 09 448 5549 W www netcommlimited com E sales dynalink co nz W www dynalink co nz Product Warranty NetComm products have a standard 12 months warranty from date of purchase However some products have an extended warranty option via registering your product online at the NetComm website www netcommlimited com Technical Support If you have any technical difficulties with your product please refer to the support section of our website www netcomm com au support Note NetComm Technical Support for this product only covers the basic installation and features outlined in the Quick Start Guide For further information regarding
25. nal injury Powerline Adapters User Guide YML285 24 www netcomm com au NetComm Powerline Series Powerline Adapters 85Mbps Twin Pack Product Warranty The warranty is granted on the following conditions 1 This warranty extends to the original purchaser you and is not transferable 2 This warranty shall not apply to software programs batteries power supplies cables or other accessories supplied in or with the product 3 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 4 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 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 features may be disabled within the factory default settings NetComm recommends that you enable these features to enhance your security The warranty is
26. o TV technician for help FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Powerline Adapters User Guide YML285 22 www netcomm com au NetComm Powerline Series Powerline Adapters 85Mbps Twin Pack Technical Data The table below shows the Technical Specifications of the NP285 Powerline Adapter Standards 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 Protocols CSMA CA MAC control Carrier rate 14 85 Mbps Modulation OFDM DQPSK DBPSK ROBO Carrier Modulation Support Frequency Band 4 3 Mhz to 20 9 Mhz band Range Up to 5000 square feet Security 56 bit DES Platform Support OS Independent with TCP IP pro
27. rk Security with the NP285 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 Powerline Adapter internal device encryption Encryption is configured with the NP285 Powerline Adapter 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 include 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 Change the password regularly or immediately if you feel it has been compromised 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 exists 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 Powerline Configuration Utility refer to the following pages Network Volume The maximum number of HomePlug Adapters in
28. rline Adapter 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 Powerline Adapter 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 Can the NP285 Powerline Adapter be operated in other countries in the world or is it restricted to a specified region The NP285 Powerline Adapter has a standard power plug for connection to Australian power outlets only How many NP285 Powerline Adapters can operate within a family home 258 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 Powerline Adapter is connected to a LAN Switch is it possible that all other computers connected to the Switch can communicate with all other NP285 Powerline Adapter members Yes this is possible Can
29. sult an experienced radio TV technician for help 3 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 Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures e Heorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radi
30. the Enter Password button 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 ie XK8Y GH26 BR1K LZSA lt is found on the device or packaging Cancel A dialog 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 r Set Device Password Device Device 1 00 30 04 95 DE 90 Password The Password typically appears as a number and Inte ellon letter code in groups of four separated by dashes ie XK8Y GH26 BR1K LZSA It is found on the device or packaging 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 A confirmation box will appear if the password was entered correctly
31. the advanced features of this product please refer to the configuring sections in the User Guide or contact a Network Specialist Trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of NetComm Limited or their respective owners Specifications are subject to change without notice Images shown may vary slightly from the actual product
32. thus reducing the need for multiple wireless access points and improving coverage Applications Are the NP285 Powerline Adapter compatible with Linux Can they be used on any other operating system The NP285 Powerline Adapters 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 Powerline Adapter on a Windows computer and then use the configured Adapter on a TCP IP operating system Such as Linux with an Ethernet port Is the NP285 Powerline Adapter compatible with other LAN products You can combine the NP285 Powerline Adapter with all other LAN products or with all devices which conform to the IEEE 802 3 standard Does the NP285 Powerline Adapter interfere with other domestic appliances No it will not The NP285 Powerline Adapter is certified according to all essential standards Do other domestic appliances interfere with the NP285 Powerline Adapter in their normal operating modes All devices that are sold within Australia must have the appropriate certification For example 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 Powe
33. tocol installed and with Ethernet port LED Indicators 1x Power LED 1x Powerline Link Status LED 1x Ethernet Link Activity Status LED HomePlug connection Standard Australian power plug Computer interface RJ45 Power supply Switch mode 90V 264V supply Temperature Storage 25 C 70 C Operation suitable for room temperature 27 C Environment Suitable for room temperature 27 C 10 9096 humidity non condensing oystem requirements for Configuration Utility Ethernet interface Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP External Connectors 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 amp ARQ YML285 Powerline Adapters User Guide www netcomm com au 23 Melton Registration and Warranty Information All NetComm Limited NetComm products have a standard 12 month warranty 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 netcom
34. turer select Microsoft 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 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 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 Adapter 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 Adapter Card for further instructions 2 Open the properties of the LAN connection on the connected computers by selecting Start Settings Control Panel 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 Adapter 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 Note If you cannot find an entry similar to TCP IP or T
35. tworking option se een 16 ipsis oin Pii caeco A E errang 17 SINS sags T HEEL Applications cU ME iore M Appendik BR RE ERE RR D EL 21 legal SSC ALC oc Ss uunc atiende RUE al e du UA s it bu M E AE M Ld se 22 Tec MIC Dia m 23 Registration and Warranty INforMatiON nnncnnicnininnnnnnnonnn P 24 Powerline Adapters User Guide YML285 2 www netcomm com au Introduction Melton Introduction to the NP285 Powerline Adapters 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 Powerline has been introduced It uses electrical power circuits within the walls of a building to transmit data from computer to computer Powerline technology modulates computer data in a way that enables them to use the power circuit
36. ure 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 Powerline Adapter Network am looking for a HomePlug Ethernet repeater Do you have such a product You can increase the distance by combining two NP285 Powerline Adapter networks with two different network passwords The repeater is built up by two standard NP285 Powerline Adapters 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 several times Powerline Adapters User Guide YML285 20 www netcomm com au Appendix Melton Legal amp Regulatory 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 NetComm Limited reserves the right to change the specifications and operating details of this product without notice NetComm is
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