IOGear GHPB21 Network Card User Manual
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1. HomePlug to Ether User Manual GHPB21 Thank you for purchasing one of the most user friendly networking devices on the market IOGEAR s HomePlug to Ethernet Bridges 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 2003 IOGEAR All Rights Reserved PKG M0066 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 any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in th2. Remote Passwords field Remote Passwords This field displays the password for devices you added Once you ve finished adding all the HomePlug devices on your network press the Set All button This will change the Network Password on all the devices listed Network Configuration configuration Utility Device Network Security Advanced About Remote Passwords Password Staus r Network Password Network Configuration 6 This screen displavs the version number IOGear HomePlug configuration Utility of the utility Click OK to complete the Device Network Security Advanced About configuration es lomePlug Configuration Utility iii 2003 IOGEAR Inc All rights reserved Version 1 1 Network Configuration 7 Go to network connection you can see ESTE 13 ow Faries Tous Adel te that the CATS connection is enabled and S tome o that the ACT LED in the unit blinks en Fi ira Jams oeikenone phone zornea adiess cme aren ermaten LH Ser biljett aes sostenn Lia Sven lg PROG YE rt E Ditti revo d amp epar ths media f nani er suo ix correct L hange stings st ha arom Other Places s O cortinei yes D Movs f ema Detal a Local area Connetan LAN er gh Span et ied ni PROMO YER Correction Paes 1092502127 be ed 2525500 Amante es Network Configuration NetworkTerms What is a no
3. desire and then click Next Name pour network g Name your network by specifying a workgroup name below All computers on your network should have the same workgroup name Workgroup name HOMEOFFICE Examples HOME or OFFICE Enter the Workgroup name as you wish and then click Next Very important All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup Networking Basics Network Setup Wizard Nane you network by Specie a werk group neme below All computers on your network should have the same workgroup Workgroup name HOMEOFFICE Examples HOME or OFFICE Networking Basics Review the setting in the following screen PEPETA and click Next to continue If you want to change any settings you need to click Back and start over again Ready to apply network settings The wizard will apply the following settings This process may take a few minutes to complete and cannot be interrupted Settings Intemet connection settings Connecting through another device or computer Network settings Home Office JOHN HOMEOFFICE To apply these settings click Next Networking Basics Please wait while the Network Setup Wiz ft ard applies the changes and configures the it T computer Q iesse gost ie he eee coco iu meet poner anal omea neneka This process may take a few g Networking Basics When the configuration is done the follow MESEC ing scree
4. folder Then click on Permission General Sharing Security You can share this folder with other users on your network To enable sharing for this folder click Share this his folder My Documents Maximum allowed O Allow this number of users a Ba To set permissions for users who access this folder over the network click Permissions Eermissiors To configure settings for offline access click p toc texting New Share Networking Basics 3 Please note that by default all users defined on your XP Professional system will have full Permissions for My Documents permissions You can reduce the permissions Share Permissions for example to allow only Read access and or Group or user names you could add a different group of users to have Besevevone access permission but then you should delete the group Everyone from this list In the following Permission settings make sure you are giving the right permissions and then click OK to accept the settings Permissions for Everyone Allow Dery Full Contral a Change kI Read MI Networking Basics 4 Click OK on the original Sharing and Security By Dertrentel oper ties window to conclude the process rm pee You can share this folder with other users on your network To enable sharing for this folder click Share this folder Do not share this folder Share
5. networks refer to Network Basics for more information ast Installation If you plan to use this unit as a NODE not as a BRIDGE refer to the Network Terms for details ig IOGear HomePlug Utilities 1 1 InstallShield Wizard xl Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for 10Gear HomePlug Utilities 1 1 1 Remove the HomePlug Bridge the power cord 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 on the previous page 3 Make sure that your HomePlug bridge is NOT CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER before you install the driver 4 Insert the installation CD If CD does not automatically load run CD Drive Letter setup exe 5 Click Next lt Back es ETA The InstallShield R Wizard will install IOGear HomePlug Utilities 1 1 on your computer To continue click Next WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Note When used as node the bridge uses the same driver as the homeplug USB adapter o Installation 6 Read understand and accept the License Agreement and Con tinue by clicking Next ie IOGear HomePlug Utilities 1 1 InstallShield Wizard License Agreement Please read the following license agreement carefully IOGear HomePlug Utility Software License Agreement This Agreement sets forth the terms and conditions under which the sof
6. other end into an available network port on your computer Please verify that the green Power LED and Link LED on the HomePlug Bridge light up The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed IOGear HomePlug Utilities 1 1 Click Finish to exit the wizard we Installation iw IOGear HomePlug xi 10 You have reached the end of your installation PI ri r com r for chan To complete the installation of your HomePlug enabled device ease saan your computer for changes to plug it into an Ethernet port on your PC now Press the OK go into effect button below when finished You Must close all programs then Reboot your computer i IOGEAR HomePlug Utilities 1 1 Installer Informallanlnnne4 You must restart your system For the configuration changes made to IOGEAR HomePlug Utilities 1 1 to take effect Click Yes to restart now or No if you plan to restart later e Ee Network Configuration After restarting the computer you can see the HomePlug utility icon 1 Double click the icon to start the HomePlug bo a Configuration utility The utility is used to 5 configure the HomePlug smid 800 l Network Configuration 2 Once the utility starts it will display the MAC mrar address of the device your computer is Device Network Security Advanced About connected to as well as the signal strength State Eonnected to 00 90 47 00 00 08 The HomePlug devices connected to your PC are shown b
7. 8 6 m Address Control Panel Name BC contrivance Ensaio l l Bakeyboard GB Switch to Category View Fi Dai Mouse Network Connections See Also Rs Phone and Modem Options Windows Update 0 Help and Support Options Shows installed printers and F Networking Basics 2 Click on Add a printer View Favorites Tools Edit Help File G 0 B b6 B Addre a HP DeskJet 955C ess Ra Printers and Faxes Printer Tasks la Add a printer gt Set up Faxing See Also 2 Troubleshoot printing 6 Get help with printing m Other Places B Control Panel Scanners and Cameras My Documents G My Pictures 3 My Computer Networking Basics 3 Select the network printer RR option and click Next Local or Network Printer The wizard needs to know which type of printer to set up Select the option that describes the printer you want to use Local printer attached to this computer and install my Plug and Play printer e To set up a network printer that is not attached to a print server use the Local printer option C Networking Basics 4 Find the printer you would RRS like to share and click 3 Specify a Printer Next If you don t know the name or address of the printer you can search for a printer that meets pour needs What printer do you want to connect to EB Connect to this p
8. 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 Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting 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 to install the windows based software under Virtual PC and have this Mac communicate with other PCs on HomePlug network Troubleshooting 4 What is the difference between bridge mode and node mode in the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge GHPB21 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 Compute
9. ation c Using the HomePlug USB Adapter AND Ethernet Bridge Node Mode HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge GHPB21 HomePlug to USB Network fat tal GHPU21 GHPU21 A USB connection from computer to It HomePlug Device UN AT CAT5 connection from computer to HomePlug Device Network Configuration d Using the HomePlug Ethernet bridge to make a sub network HomePlug ready to communicate with the other HomePlug nodes Maximum 16 Homeplug Bridges can be used Creating Sub Network using HomePlug Solution 10 100 Switch OUTLET CATS Be il Computers OUTLET HomePlug p wa Bridge 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 gt Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network Net
10. de A node is anv 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 What is a bridge A bridge is used when connecting one side of the network with another network Previousiv connecting everv 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 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 If used as bridge there is a limitation of having sixteen bridges on the same Power line network e Network Configuration You will have to use bridges to connect two Macintoshes because the utility software is only compatible with Windows based computers Can use b
11. ePlug Approximately 990 feet 300 meters in wall power lines 9 How does 56bit DES compare with Wireless 802 11b 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 Getting 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 at the following address Toll Free 866 9 IOGEAR USA 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 Getting Technical Support 1 What is the purchase date and se
12. ections Networking Basics Topic 2 Checking IP ad dresses in Windows XP 2000 Go to Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt Command Prompt Type ipconfig at the prompt then press Enter You will see the IP address of this computer BEE Microsoft Windows XP Version 5 1 268B1 lt C gt Copyright 1985 2001 Microsoft Corp D Documents and Settings Product Managers gt ipconf ig Windows IP Configuration Ethernet adapter Local Area Connection Connection cific DNS Suffix iogears IP Add Fi fa S Fabri 192 168 EG AL TISFA oe ee 2 2 ew 255 255 Default Gateway 192 168 D Documents and Settings Product Managers gt m Networking Basics Topic 3 Assigning a Static IP Address i Local Area Connection Properties Note If you use DHCP capable gateway router Genaral ji uenisioniitseresal vou don t need to assign anv static IP addresses Connect using because the gatewav router will automaticallv as B Intel 8255xbased PCI Ethemet Adapter 10 100 sign IP addresses to the computers on the net work This connection uses the following items MI E Client for Microsoft Networks mi Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Network JB File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Connections gt Local Area Connection M JE QoS Packet Scheduler Right click on Local Area Connection then double isstal Uninstall L Prpeties J click on Properties
13. elow You can select a desired local device from the list and click the Connect button to access your network MAC address 00 90 47 00 00 08 IOGEAR GHPBO2 ETH Refresh Connect 9 Ant Bis EEI Link Quality Excellent Network Configuration 3 The Network tab displays the additional 10Gear HomePlug configuration Utility j HomePlug devices on the network Click Device Network Securty Advanced About on the Scan button to scan for additional es devices on the HomePlug network kie O e aeoea 00 90 47 04 4de9 14 00 Cancel Network Configuration 4 The Securitv tab displavs the Network Password The default Network Password is HomePlug Device Network Security Advanced About Enter your own private password in the Network Password box below Press the Set Local button to set the local device password Note that you will need to setup each device on Horeca rA Aae sone jlslea BE rent Network Password xx amp h 5 The Advanced tab is where you can set the Network Password on all of the HomePlug devices at once This way you don t have to connect to each device and set the password one by one Network Password Displays the Network Password Device Password This is where you enter the password located on the bottom of you HomePlug device Once you enter the password and click Add This will add that device to the
14. ere is network activity 5 LINK ACT LED blinks when data is sent through Back View Homeplug Connection 6 Ethernet port connecting to the computer Back View 1 Power port connecting to the wall 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 If you plan to use this unit as a BRIDGE not as a NODE there is a limitation of having sixteen BRIDGES PER NETWORK refer to the Network Terms for details 1 Remove the HomePlug Bridge the power cord 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 on the computer and the other end into the Ethernet port of the bridge Plug the power cord into the HomePlug bridge and wall outlet At this point the Power and Link LED should be on and you should see the ACT Activity LED start blinking 6 Turn on your computer and set up your
15. erformance 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 2003 IOGEAR All Rights Reserved PKG M0066 IOGEAR and the IOGEAR logo 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 FireWire MAC Macintosh G3 G4 iMac Apple are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Classic is a registered trademark licensed to Apple Computer Inc Finder is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc All other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders 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 assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document Reproduction in whole or part without permission is prohibited MOGEA F 23 Hubble Irvine CA 92618 P
16. for M Fie and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks dE QoS Packet Scheduler IM 3f Internet Protocol TCP IP Instal ___Uninstal J Properties Description B Allows your computer to access resources on 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 File Edit View Favorites Tools Help eero D ca eh U Qi Q j gt Search Be fotos Gaal rity Open System Tasks View system information T6 Add or remove programs 4 change a setting i is Packs j ai Create Shortcut Rename g My Network Places J My Documents Shared Documents B Control Panel Properties Devices with Removable Storage v 14 Networking Basics 2 In the following window click to select Share this Re TE
17. g 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 Sharing Internet Access HomePlug to USB Adapter or a HomePlug Bridge Please note that sixteen HomePlug Bridges are allowed on one network if used as bridges without installation of the software Please follow these steps for setting up Internet Sharing Setting up Internet Sharing on ooo e Router HomePlug Bridge 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 Bridge 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
18. is document Table of Contents Overview 0 02 Technical Support 67 Features ee ee ees 08 Product Specifications 69 Requirements gt 04 Limited Warranty 70 Introduction gt lt 05 Installation 2 2 ww 7 Network Configuration 14 NetworkingBasics 27 Network Setup Wizard 2 1 27 Checking IP Address 38 Assign a Static IP address 40 SharingDisks Folders 48 Sharing Printers 48 Accessing the Internet 59 Troubleshooting Be Bic Bh Sie oh gh am 8 IOGEAR s HomePlug Powerline Network Ethernet Bridge allows you to network your home comput ers through the electric power lines in the house Setting up a home network has never been so simple just connect your computer to the HomePlug Bridge via the CAT5 patch cable provided in the package and then plug the power end to your AC power outlet you are connected This unit is compliant to HomePlug Powerline Specification 1 0 and offers up to 14 Mbps bandwidth while being less prone to interference By offering 56 bit DES encryption it is also much more secure than other home networking technologies such as wireless Ethernet e No extra wires using the most pervasive medium in your home power lines e Allows multiple computers to share Internet access printers and other resources through the power lines e Very easy and intuitive to se
19. n will come up Select one of the 4 r fs z options according to your needs In this example the last choice was selected Wena at ae ee ick ki network To run the wizard ters that are not running Windows XP Click Next ne ie Hast ee ont Se running you can use What do you want to do O Create a Network Setup Disk O Use the Network Setup Disk already have O Use my Windows XP CD rama veaa cnt need to nan the weasel on other TER Networking Basics Then click Finish on this next Network Setup Wizard window Completing the Network Setup amp S 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 Using the Shared Documents folder Shanna files and folders To see other computers on your network click Start and then click My Network Places To clase this wizard click Finish Networking Basics The new setting will take effect after you restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer System Settings Change p 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 conn
20. oth in the same network Yes It is possible to have both nodes and bridges on a network as long as there is only a maximum of 16 bridges It is also fine to have USB nodes on the same network with Ethernet nodes How do 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 computer 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 Network Topologies 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 Network Configuration a Using the HomePlug to USB Adapter ONLV Connect HomePlug to USB adapter to an outlet USB connection from computer to HomePlug Device Network Configuration b Using the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Node Mode Several HomePlug Bridges can be used HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge GHPB21 CATS Cable cy Connect HomePlug CATS connection Power Cord to any Outlet from computer to HomePlug Device Network Configur
21. r etc you will be able to make these devices bridge onto the HomePlug network Node mode operates by connecting the HomePlug USB adapter GHPU21 or Ethernet bridge GHPB21 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 Troubleshooting 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 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 Troubleshooting 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 oper ating mode as BRIDGE not NODE 8 What is the Range of Hom
22. rial 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 Product Specifications Function HPB21 Computer Interface IEEE 802 3 Data Rate 14 Mbps Dimensions Depth Height Width 3 75 1 5 25 Housing Case Metal Plastic Humidity 5 90 LEDs ACT Activity COL Collision Link Link Act Power On sjaj alaa Network Interface HomePlug Powerline Package Dimensions Depth 6 75 Height 1 5 Width g Power Consumption 3 5 Watts Security 56 bit DES Encryption Weight 1 05 Lbs Limited Warranty 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 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 p
23. rinter OD e this printer B Share this printer Share name Epson Drivers IF this printer is shared with users running different versions of Windows you may want to install additional drivers so that the users do not have to find the print driver when they connect to the shared printer Additional Drivers Networking Basics Now when you go to Print ers and Faxes in the Control Panel you will see the supporting hand under neath the printer which means that the printer is being shared in the net work Printers and Faxes File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Qe O sewa f Fods fil Auto Xerox DocuPrint M750 on Printer Tasks PRITHA WXP E Add a printer A See what s printing E Select printing preferences QJ Pause printing dB Share this printer Rename this printer X Delete this printer amp Set printer properties See Also Go to manufacturer s Web site Status Ready Documents 1 Networking Basics EEEO 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 File Edit View Favorites Tools Help G 0
24. rinter or to browse for a printer select this option and click Next Name Example server printer Connect to a printer on the Intemet or on a home or office network URL Example http server printers myprinter printer Cae Oe Networking Basics Decide if you would lke to ee choose this printer as a H Default Printer default printer and Your computer will always send documents to the default printer unless you specify click Next otherwise Do you want to use this printer as the default printer OYes ONg Back Next gt Cancel Networking Basics You have now added the AT IE printer to your computer click Finish Completing the Add Printer Wizard Now you may use the Network Printer as if it was directly connected to You have successfully completed the Add Printer Wizard You specified the following printer settings Name EPSON Stylus C60 Series the computer Make sure Default No that the computer which is ronen Comment directly connected to the printer is on To close this wizard click Finish Ca Cance 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 HomePlu
25. t up and install e HomePlug Powerline Specification 1 0 compliant e Up to 14 Mbps bandwidth e Up to 990 distance through the power lines far enough for most households e Worldwide compatibility e Low risk of interference by other RF sources e 56 bit DES encryption assures data security e Signal will not pass power meter thus keeping the data safe in the house e Encryption done by hardware with no sacrifice on bandwidth e Most reliable home networking technology System Requirements Available AC power outlets in the room e 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 1 HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge 2 CAT5 patch cable 3 Power cable 4 User Manual 5 Warranty Registration Card L Introduction Front View Drawing Front View 1 Power LED lights up in green when plugged into a power outlet 2 Collision LED lights up in green whenever there is collision 3 Link LED lights up in green after plugged into a power outlet 4 ACT LED blinks in green when th
26. this folder 5 Once a disk or folder is shared the icon will Share neme My Documents show it via the holding hand Comment _ User limit Maximum allowed Ze Allow this number of users To set permissions for users who access this tolder over the network click Permissions To configure settings for offline access click p S Costing New Share Networking Basics Topic 5 Share Printers You may now share any installed printers connected to this computer with other computers on your net work 1 Using the computer that has the printer already connected to it go to Start gt Control Panel gt Print ers and Faxes Click on the printer you want to share with others on the network and select Share this printer Printers and Faxes File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q B Preach Fors Printer Tasks E Add a printer E See what s printing 2 Select printing preferences ge Pause printing em D seen X Deletemern amp amp Set printer properties Networking Basics 2 In the following window click on Share this Printer and type in the share name you would like After this is done click on Ap ply and then OK B EPSON Stylus C60 Series Properties Version Information Ports Advanced y 120 You can share this printer with other users on your network To enable sharina for this printer click Share this p
27. tware known as lOGear HomePlug Utility I 1OGear maintains all rights title and interest in and to IOGear HomePlug Utility including all applicable copyrights trade secrets patents and other intellectual rights therein G Taccept the terms in the license agreement Ido not accept the terms in the license agreement InstallShield Installation 7 Enter a username and organiza 12 IOGear HomePlug Utilities 1 1 InstallShield Wizard x tion name and continue installa e A tion Username and Organization Peace erker you informations have no importance in device op eration This window might look User Name slightly different on other platforms Tom Smith Organization oen o 3 YhCt tiC Install this application For Anyone who uses this computer all users G Grip forme U InstallShield lt tc Cancel Installation 8 Click Install to start the Installa tion Wizard ie 10Gear HomePlug Utilities 1 1 InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation Tf you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard Installshield ox FR oe Installation 9 After the installation is successful a window will pop up prompting for the installation of InstaiShild Wizard Completed the HomePlug Bridge Plug in the CAT5 cable one end into the Ethernet port on the HomePlug Bridge the
28. vou will see a window similar Deseription to this Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks Select Internet Protocol TCP IP and then click on Properties E Show icon in notification area when connected Networking Basics At the following window select Use the f vk l Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties following IP address and fill in the desired IP FAN G l address and subnet mask it is recommended or i Yi IP settir signed automatically if stwork if to use the default subnet mask as shown in the Leaded lifter het pointe following window Subnet mask must be the the appropriate IP settings same for all the computers on the network oy E E Use the following IP address If you need to enter DNS address you must enter Ee T92 168 6368 the address of the default gateway ay i F e a Click on OK Dolauk gateway a Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Altemate DNS server 4 R Networking Basics Click Close on the Local Area Connection Properties window i Local Area Connection Properties General Authentication Advanced Connect using E9 Intel 8255x based PC Ethemet Adapter 10 100 Configure This connection uses the following items Client
29. working Basics Click Next in the window right for the TAT Network Setup Wizard Welcome to the Network Setup Wizard This wizard will help you set up this computer to run on your network With a network you can Share an Internet connection Set up Internet Connection Firewall Share files and folders Share a printer To continue click Next Networking Basics Read and follow the instructions in the z 2 Network Setup Wizard following window and then click Next Before you continue g Then complete the following steps Install the network cards modems and cables Tum on all computers printers and extemal modems Connect to the Internet When you click Next the wizard will search for a shared Internet connection on your network Networking Basics In the following window select among the 3 options which best describe this computer and then click Next If your computer connects to a broadband router gateway select the second option Network Setup Wizard Select a connection method g Select the statement that best describes this computer This computer connects directly to the Internet The other computers on my network connect to the Internet through this computer View an example O Other Leam more about home or small office network configurations Ce EEI Networking Basics Fill in the information in the following aa window as you
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