Gateway PLE-310 Network Card User Manual
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1. What do you want to do Create a Network Setup Disk O Use the Network Setup Disk already have Use my Windows XP CD Just finish the wizard don t need to run the wizard on other computers 15 Ifyou are setting up networking on other computers you may want to use the Network Setup Wizard to do so Click a method for installing and configuring the network on your other computers or click Just finish the wizard don t need to run the wizard on other computers 16 Click Next 17 Click Finish After you name each computer and assign it to your workgroup go to Turning the powerline adapter off on page 26 Help and For more information about using the Network Support Setup Wizard in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Support Type the keyword Network Setup Wizard in the Search box search 5 then click the arrow way com 16 w Step 2 Adding the computer to the network Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows 2000 To identify a Windows 2000 computer on the network 1 Click Start Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens Double click the System icon The System Identification dialog box opens 2 3 Click the Network Identification tab 4 Click Properties The Identification Changes dialog box opens Identification Changes 2 xi You can change the name and the membership of this computer Changes may affect access to netwo2. your Gateway Powerline Adapter user sguide PLU 300 amp PLE 310 Installing Configuring Gateway Contents 1 Setting Up Your Powerline Adapter 1 Step 1 Installing the hardware and software 2 Installing the Powerline adapter driver 2 Step 2 Adding the computer to the network 8 About network configurations 8 Naming the computers and the workgroup 10 Step 3 Configuring the TCP IP protocol 20 Setting up a DHCP IP address for each computer 21 Turning the powerline adapter off 26 Where to go from here 000000000 ee 27 Using your network 0 00 00 000 088 27 Using the Powerline Adapter Configuration Utility 27 Sharing Your Network Resources 29 Sharing an Internet connection 30 Sharing drives and printers 0 0 0 38 Turning on Windows file and printer sharing 38 Sharing drives or folders 0 0 40 Un sharing drives folders and files 42 Sharing printers 00 00 0008 000 42 Using the network 0 00 0 e ee eee eee 43 Viewing shared drives and folders 43 Mapping a Network Drive 0 44 Opening files across the network 45 Copying files across the network 45 Printing files across the network 46 Using the Powerline Adapter Conf
3. Gateway Power Line Adapter Configuration Utility x 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 your powerline network with the same Network Password Network Password HomePlug Set Local Restore Default Cancel 24 characters The password is case sensitive can include all alphabet letters numbers or punctuation marks The password is required to The network password must have between 4 and Important add new devices to the Powerline network About the Powerline configuration utility Changing the Gateway Powerline private network password To change the Gateway Powerline private network password 1 6 Click Start Programs Gateway Powerline Adapter then click PLU 300 or PLE 310 The Gateway Powerline Adapter Configuration Utility starts and the utility scans the Powerline network for Powerline devices that are connected to the network In the Device list click to highlight the networked device to change the network password Click Connect The utility connects to the Powerline device Click the Security tab Type the new password in the Networked Password box then click Set Local The password changes Click OK The utility closes Restoring the Gateway Powerline network password to the default password To restore the Gateway Powerline network passwor
4. automatically assigned to this computer If your network does nat automatically assign IP addresses ask your network administrator for an address and then type itin the space below C Specify an IP address IPAddress Subnet Mask Detect connection to network media orea Click the IP Address tab then click Obtain an IP address automatically 6 7 Click OK to close the TCP IP Properties dialog box 8 Click oK to close the Network dialog box 9 Click x to close the Control Panel window 0 Repeat this procedure for every computer on your network 11 After you set up the IP addresses on all your computers go to Turning the powerline adapter off on page 26 w gateway com 25 Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Powerline Adapter Turning the powerline adapter off You can turn off the powerline adapter to make a computer unavailable on the network To turn the PLU 300 powerline adapter off Click the remove hardware bN icon in the taskbar the USB adapter name then click Stop OR Turn off your computer If the remove hardware icon does not appear on Important the taskbar in Windows XP click the show hidden icons 3 button To turn the PLE 310 powerline adapter off In Windows XP click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Network and Internet Connections The Network and Internet C
5. can gain access to the Intemnet over the LAN How do you connect to the Intenet connect through a Jocal area network LAN lt Back EA www gateway com 35 Chapter 2 Sharing Your Network Resources 6 Click I connect through a local area network LAN then click Next The Local area network Internet connection screen opens Internet Connection Wizard xj Local area network Internet configuration Select the method you would like to use to configure your proxy settings If you are not sure which option to select select automatic discovery or contact your network administrator Automatic configuration may override manual settings To ensure the use of manual settings disable automatic configuration p Automatic Configuration I Use automatic configuration script ire p IT Manual Proxy Server lt Back Cancel 7 Click to select the Automatic discovery of proxy server recommended check box then click Next The Set Up Your Internet Mail Account screen opens 36 www gateway com Sharing an Internet connection 8 If you want to set up an Internet e mail account other than the e mail account supplied by your Internet service provider select Yes then click Next Follow the on screen instructions to complete the Internet mail setup When you are finished setting up mail click Finish OR If you do not want to set up an e mail account other than the e mail account supplied by you
6. on all your computers go to Turning the powerline adapter off on page 26 www gateway com 23 Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Powerline Adapter Setting up a DHCP IP address for Windows 98SE or Windows Me 24 To set up a DHCP IP address for Windows 98SE or Windows Me 1 2 4 Click Start Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If you are using Windows Me click view all Control Panel options Double click the Network icon The Network dialog box opens Network ee zixl Configuration Identification Access Control The following network components are installed J TCPAP gt AOL Adapter Y7 TCP IP gt AOL Dial Up Adapter TCPAP gt DialUp Adapter Y TCP IP gt Gate eles TCP IP gt VIA PCI 10 100Mb Add Remove Primary Network Logon Windows Logon v Eile and Print Sharing Description TCP IP is the protocol you use to connect to the Intemet and wide area networks Ok Cancel Click TCP IP gt Gateway USB Powerline Adapter PLU 300 OR Click TCP IP gt Gateway Ethernet Powerline Adapter PLE 310 If you do not see TCP IP drag the scroll bar to see more choices www gateway com Step 3 Configuring the TCP IP protocol 5 Click Properties The TCP IP Properties dialog box opens zixl Bindings Advanced f NeBios DNS Configuration Gateway WINS Configuration IP Address An IP address can be
7. on page 34 Setting up Internet Explorer in Windows XP To set up Internet Explorer on each computer on your network in Windows XP 1 Make sure that the router is turned on and configured as instructed by your cable or DSL provider 2 Click Start right click Internet then click Internet Properties The Internet Properties dialog box opens Sharing an Internet connection 3 Click the Connections tab Internet Properties General Security Privacy Content Connections Programs Advanced D To set up an Internet connection click Setup Dial up and Virtual Private Network settings Choose Settings if you need to configure a proxy server for a connection Local Area Network LAN settings LAN Settings do not apply to dial up connections Choose Settings above for dial up settings 4 Click Setup The New Connection Wizard opens www gateway com 31 Chapter 2 Sharing Your Network Resources 5 Click Next The Network Connection Type screen opens New Connection Wizard Network Connection Type What do you want to do Connect to the Intemet so you can browse the Web and read email Connect to the network at my workplace Connect to a business network using dial up or VPN so you can work from home a field office or another location Set up a home or small office network Connect to an existing home or small office network or set up a new one Set up an advanced connection Connect directly to
8. restart your computer now or click No to restart your computer later After restarting the computer the Gateway Power configuration utility icon appears on the computer desktop For more information about using the utility see Using the Powerline Adapter Configuration Utility on page 47 Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Powerline Adapter Step 2 Adding the computer to the network About network configurations After the Powerline software and hardware is installed the next step is to determine how the computer with the powerline adapter will be added to network There are a number of possible network configurations The two common network configurations used with a Powerline network are m Dynamic Host Control Protocol DHCP with a router A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to each computer or network device The network is made up of m A router to connect the local area network LAN with the wide area network WAN or broadband network m A cable or DSL modem to provide access to the Internet m Your computers that are connected to form a network of computers m Powerline electric cables and Ethernet or USB cables connecting each of these components Cable DSL Step 2 Adding the computer to the network m Internet Connection Sharing ICS An ICS network configuration uses a host computer that assigns Internet Protocol IP addresses to each computer or network dev
9. Connect the Powerline network adapter to your computer that there are no other network encryption management utilities installed on your computer If other utilities are installed uninstall them before Before installing the Powerline device make sure Important installing the Powerline adapter and software Step 1 Installing the hardware and software To install the Powerline adapter software and hardware 1 Insert the Gateway Powerline Adapter CD in the computer s CD or DVD drive The installation program starts Powerline to Ethernet Adapter PLE 310 Setup Gateway Powerline to Ethernet Adapter To connect a computer to the network install the software on the computer then follow the on screen instructions Install the software User Guide Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Powerline Adapter 2 Click Install the software The InstallShield Wizard starts OR If you are installing the Gateway PLU 300 Ethernet adapter and the wizard does not start automatically click Start Run type d plu 300 setup exe in the Run box then click OK The InstallShield Wizard starts OR If you are installing the Gateway PLE 310 Ethernet adapter and the wizard does not start automatically click Start Run type d ple 310 setup exe in the Run box then click OK The InstallShield Wizard starts PLU 300 InstallShield Wizard x Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Gateway Power Line PLU 300 The
10. InstallShield R Wizard will install Gateway Power Line PLU 300 on your computer To continue click Next WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Back 5 Cancel 3 Click Next then follow the on screen instructions During the installation m If installing the software on Windows XP and a message tells you that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing click Continue Anyway The device driver files are copied to the hard drive m If installing the software on Windows 2000 and a a message tells you that no digital signature is found click Yes The device driver files are copied to the hard drive www lt Step 1 Installing the hardware and software 4 When prompted to plug in the Powerline adapter m Plug the adapter into a AC power outlet For the best network performance we suggest Important plugging the adapter directly into an AC outlet and not into a surge protector The adapter has a built in surge protector www gateway com Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Powerline Adapter m Plug the USB or RJ 45 cable into the Powerline adapter m Plug the other end of the RJ 45 or USB cable into the computer 5 Continue following the on screen instructions 6 www gateway com 6 7 Step 1 Installing the hardware and software Click Finish to complete the installation If a message asks you whether you want to restart your computer click Yes to
11. Me click view all Control Panel options Double click the Network icon The Network dialog box opens Step 2 Adding the computer to the network 4 Click the Identification tab Network IMikeNotebook Gateway Notebook 5 Type a unique computer name in the Computer name box This name identifies the computer to other users on the network Use a computer name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces Each computer name must be unique on your network All numeric computer names are not allowed Names must contain some letters unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup You must give each computer on the network a Important g Name 6 Type a name for your workgroup in the Workgroup box Use a workgroup name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in your network workgroup and the name must be different than any computer name on your network 7 Click OK to close the Network dialog box 8 Click x to close the Control Panel www gateway com 19 Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Powerline Adapter 9 After you name each computer and assign it to your workgroup go to Step 3 Configuring the TCP IP protocol on page 20 Step 3 Configuring the TCP IP protocol 20 A networking protocol is a language computers use to talk to each other One of several available protocols must be set up on each computer you plan to use on your network We recommend you use the T
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13. another computer using your serial parallel or infrared port or set up this computer so that other computers can connect to it 6 Click Connect to the Internet then click Next The Getting Ready screen opens New Connection Wizard Getting Ready The wizard is preparing to set up your Intemet connection How do you want to connect to the Intemet Choose from a list of Intemet service providers ISPs For a dial up connection you will need your account name password and a phone number for your ISP For a broadband account you wont need a phone number Use the CD got from an ISP 32 www gateway com Sharing an Internet connection 7 Click Set up my connection manually then click Next The Internet Connection screen opens New Connection Wizard Intemet Connection How do you want to connect to the Intemet Connect using a dial up modem This type of connection uses a modem and a regular or ISDN phone line Connect using a broadband connection that requires a user name and password This is a high speed connection using either a DSL or cable modem Your ISP may refer to this type of connection as PPPoE is is a high speed connection using either a cable modem DSL or LAN connection It is always active and doesnt require you to sign in 8 Click the type of Internet connection you are setting up then click Next 9 Click Finish 10 Repeat this procedure for each computer on yo
14. d to the default password 1 Click Start Programs Gateway Powerline Adapter then click PLU 300 or PLE 310 The Gateway Powerline Adapter Configuration Utility starts and the utility scans the Powerline network for Powerline devices that are connected to the network In the Device list click to highlight the networked device to change the network password Click Connect The utility connects to the Powerline device Chapter 3 Using the Powerline Adapter Configuration Utility 4 Click the Security tab 5 Click Restore Default The password changes to HomePlug the default Powerline network password 6 Click OK The utility closes Using the Advanced tab settings Use the Advanced tab to set up a network password remotely on other computers through the powerline network Gateway Power Line Adapter Configuration Utility Device Network Securty Adv Remote Passwords Network Password Password HomePlug Device Password Set All Remove 54 www gateway com About the Powerline configuration utility To remotely set the network password on other computers 1 Click Start Programs Gateway Powerline Adapter then click PLU 300 or PLE 310 The Gateway Powerline Adapter Configuration Utility starts and the utility scans the Powerline network for Powerline devices that are connected to the network Click the Advanced tab Type the private network password into the Netw
15. e connected to the computer that is running the configuration utility The utility also shows the average data rate performance of your Powerline network The Device tab opens when the Powerline utility starts Gateway Power Line Adapter Configuration Device Network Security Advanced About State Ponnected to 1f The powerline devices connected to your PC are shown below You can select a desired local device from the list when your PC connected more than two devices and click the Connect button to access your network MAC address PLC Device 00 08 ed 40 00 1f Refresh Connect i powerline network please wait CELL Cancel 49 Chapter 3 Using the Powerline Adapter Configuration Utility 50 Running a performance analysis To run a performance analysis on the networked Power Line devices 1 Click Start Programs Gateway Powerline Adapter then click PLU 300 or PLE 310 The Gateway Powerline Adapter Configuration Utility starts and the utility scans the Powerline network for Powerline devices that are connected to the network Click Refresh The utility runs an analysis on the networked Powerline devices performance The progress bar changes to a Link Quality status bar and indicates the average network data rate The color of the status bar reflects the average performance of the Powerline network m Green Excellent m Yellow Fair m Red Poor www gateway com Abou
16. hat can act as the DHCP server you can select Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server Obtaining an IP address automatically using DHCP is one of the most common methods for setting up network devices If your network configuration requires a static IP address one that does not change you must set the IP address manually This means that you need to enter an IP address and a subnet mask If you are connecting to a home Ethernet network have a cable or DSL modem and a router that automatically assigns IP addresses to computers on the network follow the instructions in m Setting up a DHCP IP address for Windows 2000 on page 22 m Setting up a DHCP IP address for Windows 98SE or Windows Me on page 24 21 Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Powerline Adapter Setting up a DHCP IP address for Windows 2000 To set up a DHCP IP address for Windows 2000 1 Click Start Settings then click Network and Dial up Connections The Network and Dial up Connections window opens This window has an icon for each networking connection available on your computer For example if you have both wired and wireless Ethernet hardware installed on your computer there will be at least two icons one for your wired Ethernet hardware and one for your wireless Ethernet hardware 2 Right click the Local Area Connection icon for the wired Ethernet hardware then click Properties The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens x General Shar
17. ice and directs network communication between computers on the local area network LAN and the Internet The network is made up of m A host computer that has an Internet connection one for the Internet and one for the LAN The Internet connection can be a dial up connection cable modem DSL or other broadband Ethernet connection The LAN connection can be wired for example Powerline or Ethernet wireless or a USB Ethernet connection Other client computers Dial up cable or DSL modem to provide access to the Internet m Powerline electric cables and Ethernet cables connecting each of these components Dial up Cable DSL modem N computer Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Powerline Adapter Naming the computers and the workgroup 10 Each computer on the network must have a unique name and be identified as part of a workgroup Naming each computer must be done individually on each computer If you have an existing network make sure that you give the new computers you are adding to the network the same workgroup name The Windows XP Network Setup Wizard steps you through the process of naming each computer setting the network workgroup name and other network settings To name your computers and workgroup in Windows XP go to Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows XP on page 10 To name your computers and workgroup in Windows 2000 go to Naming the computers and the workgroup in Window
18. iguration Utility 47 About the Powerline configuration utility 48 Using the Device tab settings 49 Using the Network tab settings 51 Using the Security tab settings 52 Using the Advanced tab settings 54 Getting Help 20 cece eee eee 57 Technical Support 0 0 0 c eee eee eee 57 Automated troubleshooting system 58 Telephone numbers A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information Setting Up Your Powerline Adapter Powerline adapters let you create a network using the existing electrical wiring in your home or office instead of installing Ethernet cables This chapter describes how to connect a Gateway USB to Powerline adapter or a Gateway Ethernet to Powerline adapter to your Windows computer and configure Windows for a powerline network Complete these tasks in sequence m Step 1 Installing the hardware and software on page 2 m Step 2 Adding the computer to the network on page 8 a Step 3 Configuring the TCP IP protocol on page 20 Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Powerline Adapter Step 1 Installing the hardware and software Installing the Powerline adapter driver Use the following instructions to m Install the Powerline software on the computer that you want to use to manage the Powerline network m Connect the Powerline network adapter to an AC outlet m
19. iles across the network 1 2 3 4 Open the file you want to print Click File then click Print In the printer name list click the network printer Click OK www gateway com Using the Powerline Adapter Configuration Utility The Gateway Powerline encryption management utility lets you find Gateway Powerline devices on the Powerline network measure data rate performance and ensure privacy by setting a user defined network private password This utility lets you set up a network password for the local Powerline device that is connected to the computer where the utility is running The advanced utility option lets you set up a network password remotely on other Gateway Powerline devices through the powerline For subsequent network encryption updates we recommend that you use the same computer you used when you set up the encryption utility Chapter 3 Using the Powerline Adapter Configuration Utility About the Powerline configuration utility The Gateway Powerline encryption management utility has four tabs to configure the Powerline settings Device Network Security Advanced Select a tab to customize the settings Gateway Powerline device is installed correctly Before running this utility make sure that a Important 7 y 48 About the Powerline configuration utility Using the Device tab settings The Device tab provides a list of your Gateway Powerline devices that ar
20. ina Connect using BY Gateway USB PowerLine Adapter PLU 300 Components checked are used by this connection M Y Intemet Protocol TCP IP Install Uninstall Properties Description Allows your computer to access resources on a Microsoft network I Show icon in taskbar when connected OK Cancel 3 Click to select the Internet Protocol TCP IP check box in the Components checked are used by this connection list If you do not see TCP IP drag the scroll bar to see more choices 22 www gateway com 4 oOo Oo o N oOo Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties 21x Step 3 Configuring the TCP IP protocol Click Properties The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box opens General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capabilly Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Erefered DNS server Altemate DNS server Advanced ema Click Obtain an IP address automatically Click OK to close the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box Click X to close the Network and Dial up Connections window Repeat this procedure for every computer on your network After you set up the IP addresses
21. ions lt Back Next gt Cancel 5 Click This computer connects to the Internet through another computer on my network or through a residential gateway then click Next 6 If the Your computer has multiple connections screen opens click Let me choose the connections to my network then click Next www gateway com 13 Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Powerline Adapter 7 On the Select the connections to bridge screen click to select the Local Area Connection check box Network Setup Wizard Select the connections to bridge Select the check box for each connection that connects this computer to your other network computers Clear the check box for connections that connect this computer directly to the Intemet Connections Z A 1394 Connection 1394 Net Adapter lt 8 Local Area Connection Intel R PRO 100 VE Network Connection Leam more about network bridging lt Back Next gt Cancel 8 Click Next The Give this computer a description and name screen opens Network Setup Wizard Give this computer a description and name Computer description Gateway Profile Examples Family Room Computer or Monica s Computer Computer name LIZPROFILE Examples FAMILY or MONICA The curent computer name is 0044444444 9 Type a description of the computer in the Computer description box 14 www gateway com Step 2 Adding the computer to the network 10 Type a un
22. ique computer name in the Computer name box This name identifies the computer to other users on the network Use a computer name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces Each computer name must be unique on your network All numeric computer names are not allowed Names must contain some letters unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup You must give each computer on the network a Important g p Name 11 Click Next The Name your network screen opens Network Setup Wizard Name your network by specifying a workgroup name below All computers on your network should have the same workgroup name Workgroup name HOMENETWORK Examples HOME or OFFICE Cancel 12 Type a name for your workgroup in the Workgroup name box Use a workgroup name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in your network workgroup and the name must be different than any computer name on your network 13 Click Next The Ready to apply network settings screen opens 15 Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Powerline Adapter 14 Click Next to apply the network settings The You re almost done screen opens Network Setup Wizard You re almost done You need to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your JL network To run the wizard on computers that are not running Windows XP you can use the Windows XP CD or a Network Setup Disk
23. l Panel is in Category View click Network and Internet Connections OR In Windows 2000 click Start Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 Click Double click the Network Connections or Network and Dial up Connections icon Sharing drives and printers Right click the Local Area Network icon that you want to set up file and printer sharing on then click Properties Make sure that the check box for File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks is checked Click OK If prompted restart your computer Repeat this procedure on every computer on the network To turn on file and printer sharing in Windows 98SE and Windows Me 1 o On oOo Click Start Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If you are using Windows Me click view all Control Panel options Double click the Network icon The Network dialog box opens Click File and Printer Sharing The File and Print Sharing dialog box opens Click to select the check box for the sharing options you want Click OK Click OK If prompted restart your computer Repeat this procedure on every computer on the network 39 www gate Chapter 2 Sharing Your Network Resources Sharing drives or folders If you want to share a drive or folder use the following instructions 40 To share drives or folders 1 Make sure that each computer on your network has Windows file and pri
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25. lder check box OR In Windows 98SE and Windows Me if you want to share the drive or folder with anybody on the network network sharing click Share as 5 Click OK www gateway com 41 Chapter 2 Sharing Your Network Resources Un sharing drives folders and files If you want to un share a drive folder or file use the following instructions To un share drives or folders 1 Right click the drive or folder that you want to un share then click Sharing and Security or Sharing In Windows XP make sure that the Share this folder on the network check box is not selected OR In Windows 2000 click Do not share this folder OR In Windows 98SE and Windows Me click Not Shared Click OK Sharing printers To share printers in Windows XP 1 42 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Printers and Other Hardware Click Double click the Printers and Faxes icon The Printers and Faxes window opens Right click the name of the printer you want to share then click Sharing Click Share this printer Click OK Using the network To share printers in Windows 2000 Windows 98 and Windows Me 1 2 Click Start Settings then click Printers Right click the name of the printer you want to share then click Sharing Click Shared as Click OK Using the network After the drives and printers on each net
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28. nter sharing turned on by following the steps in Turning on Windows file and printer sharing on page 38 Right click the drive or folder that you want to share then click Sharing and Security or Sharing The folder properties dialog box opens If you share a drive the entire contents of that drive will be available to everyone on your network If you share a folder only the contents of that folder will be available to everyone on the network Sharing drives and printers 3 Click the Sharing tab Works Documents Properties General Sharing Customize Local sharing and security T tq To share this folder with other users of this computer PE only drag it to the Shared Documents folder To make this folder and its subfolders private so that only you have access select the following check box Network sharing and security To share this folder with both network users and other J users of this computer select the first check box below and type a share name are name Works Documents Allow network users to change my files Leam more about sharing and security OK Cancel Apply 4 In Windows XP if you want to share the drive or folder with anyone on the network network sharing click to select the Share this folder on the network check box OR In Windows 2000 if you want to share the drive or folder with anybody on the network network sharing click to select the Share this fo
29. onnections window opens Click Double click Network Connections The Network Connections window opens Right click Local Area Connection then click Disable OR In Windows 2000 click Start Settings then click Network and Dial up Connections The Network and Dial up Connections window opens Right click the Local Area Connection icon for the wired Ethernet hardware then click Disable OR Turn off your computer a method for turning off your powerline adapter Windows 98SE and Windows 2000 do not provide Important m 26 other than to turn off your computer Where to go from here Where to go from here Using your network Now that you have created and configured your powerline network and you know how to turn your powerline adapter on and off you are ready to use the network Go to Sharing Your Network Resources on page 29 Using the Powerline Adapter Configuration Utility The Gateway Powerline encryption management utility lets you find Gateway Powerline devices on the Powerline network measure data rate performance and ensure privacy by setting a user defined network private password Go to Using the Powerline Adapter Configuration Utility on page 47 27 Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Powerline Adapter 28 www gateway com Sharing Your Network Resources After you are connected to a network you can share access to the Internet share information share peripheral devices and st
30. ork Password box Locate the different passwords IDs for the other devices you want to manage Type one of the passwords into the Add Password box and click Add The password appears in the Remote Passwords box Repeat Step 5 for each password you want to add Click Set All to apply the private network password to all devices listed in the Remote Passwords box www gate 55 Chapter 3 Using the Powerline Adapter Configuration Utility 56 www gateway com Getting Help Technical Support Gateway offers a wide range of customer service technical support and information services Use the following information to contact Gateway for help Chapter 4 Getting Help Automated troubleshooting system Service description Use an automated menu system and your telephone keypad to find answers to common problems Telephone numbers You can access the following services through your telephone to get answers to your questions Resource Fax on demand support Gateway s fee based software tutorial service Gateway Technical Support Sales accounting and warranty 58 Service description Order a catalog of documents on common problems then order documents by document numbers The documents will be faxed to you Get tutorial assistance for software issues billed by the minute Talk to a Gateway Technical Support representative about a non tutorial technical support question TDD
31. r 1 is mapped as the Z drive on computer 2 To access the My Documents folder on computer 1 from computer 2 click the Z drive icon To map a network drive 1 Locate the drive or folder by completing the steps in Viewing shared drives and folders on page 43 Right click the drive or folder then click Map Network Drive The Map Network Drive wizard opens Click the arrow button to open the Drive list then click the drive letter you want to map this drive or folder to Click Finish Using the network Opening files across the network P To open files across the network 1 2 3 Start the program for the file you want to open Click File then click Open Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to open Double click the folder containing the file then double click the file Copying files across the network B To copy files across the network 1 o a fF Ww In Windows XP click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window opens OR In Windows 2000 Windows 98 and Windows Me double click the My Computer icon Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy Browse to the file you want to copy Click the file Click Edit then click Copy Double click the folder where you want to copy the file to Click Edit then click Paste 45 Chapter 2 Sharing Your Network Resources Printing files across the network 46 To print f
32. r Internet service provider select No click Next then click Finish 9 Repeat this procedure for each computer on your network Go to Accessing the Internet from your computer on page 37 Accessing the Internet from your computer P To access the Internet from your computer 1 Make sure that the router is turned on 2 Open Internet Explorer Chapter 2 Sharing Your Network Resources Sharing drives and printers With a network you can share drives for example hard drives diskette drives and CD or DVD drives and printers among the computers connected to the network After the drives and printers on each network computer are shared you can access them as though they were attached directly to your computer Then you can View a network drive m Open and copy files stored on other network computers m Print documents on network printers each computer must have the shared printer s drivers installed Follow the instructions included with your printer to install the printer drivers on To share a printer among the network computers Important each computer Turning on Windows file and printer sharing 38 Before you can share your drives and printers you need to turn on Windows file and printer sharing on all the network computers To turn on file and printer sharing in Windows XP and Windows 2000 1 In Windows XP click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Contro
33. ransmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TCP IP which is widely accepted and compatible for local area networks LANs as well as for Internet communications l rtant Terms you should know mportan DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP lets a router automatically assign an IP address to a computer on the network IP Address Internet Protocol IP address is a number that uniquely identifies a computer on the network When networking is set up in Windows XP TCP IP is automatically installed as the default protocol When you run the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard as described in Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows XP on page 10 TCP IP was configured for you To set up TCP IP for Windows 2000 go to Setting up a DHCP IP address for Windows 2000 on page 22 To set up TCP IP for Windows 98SE or Windows Me go to Setting up a DHCP IP address for Windows 98SE or Windows Me on page 24 your computer for a DHCP IP address If your networking situation requires a static IP address The following section shows you how to configure Important Gh see Windows Help for more information Step 3 Configuring the TCP IP protocol Setting up a DHCP IP address for each computer In order to communicate with computers on the network and on the Internet you must either set the protocol to Obtain an IP address from a DHCP server or make the IP address settings manually If you use a router t
34. ream audio and video files Read this chapter to learn about m Sharing an Internet connection on page 30 m Sharing drives and printers on page 38 m Using the network on page 43 Chapter 2 Sharing Your Network Resources Sharing an Internet connection Internet sharing lets all computers on the network access the Internet at the same time using one Internet service provider 30 ISP connection Important Important The Internet setup procedure uses the Windows XP New Connection Wizard and Internet Explorer The example screens show those screens that typically appear in the course of using the wizard If your Internet connection differs from that used in this example you may encounter additional screens or screens with different selections Make sure that you read each screen in the wizard and make your selections based on your particular Internet connection situation If you use a browser other than Internet Explorer see the help provided with that browser for configuring it for use on a network If you are using a dial up modem instead of a broadband connection see the documentation that came with your router or access point for the correct procedure If you are using Windows XP go to Setting up Internet Explorer in Windows XP on page 30 If you are using Windows 2000 Windows 98SE or Windows Me go to Setting up Internet Explorer in Windows 2000 Windows 98 and Windows Me
35. rk resources Computer name LizNotebookW2K Full computer name LizNotebookw2k More Member of C Domain Workgroup JHOMENETWORK Gk Cancel 5 Type a unique computer name in the Computer name box This name identifies the computer to other users on the network Use a computer name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces Each computer name must be unique on your network All numeric computer names are not allowed Names must contain some letters unique Computer Name and the same Workgroup You must give each computer on the network a Important g Name ww gateway com 17 Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Powerline Adapter 6 Type a name for your workgroup in the Workgroup box oon Use a workgroup name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in your network workgroup and the name must be different than any computer name on your network Click OK to close the Identification Changes dialog box Click OK to close the System Identification dialog box After you name each computer and assign it to your workgroup go to Step 3 Configuring the TCP IP protocol on page 20 Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows 98SE or Windows Me To identify a Windows 98SE or Windows Me computer on the network 1 2 18 Click Start Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If you are using Windows
36. rline Adapter 3 Click Next If the The wizard found disconnected network hardware screen opens make sure that one end of the Ethernet or USB cable is connected to your computer and the other end is connected to a Gateway powerline adapter Also make sure that a router or computer is connected to your network and turned on screen will open if your computer also has wireless Ethernet networking built in If your computer has wireless Ethernet networking built in click Ignore disconnected network hardware then click The wizard found disconnected network hardware Important Next Network Setup Wizard The wizard found disconnected network hardware The network connections listed below are disconnected Plug in your network cables or otherwise connect your network hardware and then click Next Connections X Wireless Network Connection 2 Gateway Wireless 802 11G Adapter Local Area Connection Intel R PRO 100 VE Network Connection Cancel 12 www gateway com Step 2 Adding the computer to the network 4 Click Next The Select a connection method screen opens Network Setup Wizard Select a connection method Select the statement that best describes this computer This computer connects directly to the Intemet The other computers on my network connect to the Intemet through this computer View an example residential gateway Vi Leam more about home or small office network configurat
37. s 2000 on page 17 To name your computers and workgroup in Windows 98SE or Windows Me see Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows 98SE or Windows Me on page 18 Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows XP Use the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard to name each computer and workgroup as well as select other network settings in Windows XP that typically appear in the course of using the wizard If your network situation differs from that used in this example you may encounter additional screens or screens with different selections Make sure that you read each screen in the wizard and make your selections based on your particular network situation The following example screens show the screens Important Step 2 Adding the computer to the network B To run the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications then click Network Setup Wizard The Network Setup Wizard opens OR Click the Network Setup Wizard icon je on the Windows XP taskbar The Network Setup Wizard opens 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 Intenet Connection Firewall Share files and folders Share a printer To continue click Next 2 Click Next to continue through the wizard Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Powe
38. stallation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and 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 or more of the following measures m Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver m Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected m Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Compliance Accessories These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules Standard or custom cables that are equivalent to those that may have shipped with your product FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party Gateway Companies Inc 610 Gateway Drive North Sioux City SD 57049 605 232 2000 Fax 605 232 2023 Product m Gateway PLU 300 m Gateway PLE 310 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation of this product 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 Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by your authority to operate the product California Proposition 65 Warning Warnin This product contains che
39. t the Powerline configuration utility Using the Network tab settings The Network tab provides detailed information about each device on the Powerline network The list shows each Powerline device s Media Access Control MAC address and the device data rate in mega bits per second Mbps Click Scan Powerline Network to refresh the network devices information Gateway Power Line Adapter Configuration Utility x Device Security Advanced About l The following devices are located on your powerline network MAC Address Data Rate Mbps 00 08 ed ff 01 05 14 00 00 08 ed f2 00 2a 14 00 00 08 ed f1 00 a3 14 00 00 08 ed f0 01 17 14 00 00 08 ed f0 00 6e 14 00 Scan Powerline Network Cancel that you did not change the network password to a different network password than your current network password For more information see If your Gateway Powerline device information does Important i not display in the device information list make sure Using the Security tab settings on page 52 51 Chapter 3 Using the Powerline Adapter Configuration Utility Using the Security tab settings 52 Use the Security tab to change the default network password to a password of your choice When you change the password the new password applies to the Gateway Powerline device that is currently selected in the Powerline configuration utility All Powerline devices must use the same network Important ih password
40. ur network Go to Accessing the Internet from your computer on page 37 www gateway com 33 Chapter 2 Sharing Your Network Resources Setting up Internet Explorer in Windows 2000 Windows 98 and Windows Me To set up Internet Explorer on each computer on your Ethernet network in Windows 2000 Windows 98 and Windows Me 1 Make sure that the router is turned on and configured as instructed by your cable or DSL provider 2 Right click the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop then click Properties The Internet Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Connections tab Internet Properties 2 xI General Security Content Connections Programs Advanced Wy Use the Internet Connection Wizard to Setup connect your computer to the Internet Dial up settings in is not present Set Default m Local Area Network LAN settings LAN Settings 34 www gateway com Sharing an Internet connection Click Setup The Internet Connection Wizard opens Click I want to set up my Internet connection manually or want to connect through a local area network LAN then click Next The Setting up your Internet connection screen opens Internet Connection Wizard E xj Setting up your Internet connection If you have an Intenet service provider account you can use your phone line and a modem to connect to it If your computer is connected to a local area network LAN you
41. work computer are shared you can View shared drives and folders Map a network drive Open and copy files stored on other network computers Print documents on network printers Viewing shared drives and folders To view shared drives and folders 1 In Windows XP click Start then click My Network Places The My Network Places window opens OR In Windows 2000 and Windows Me double click the My Network Places icon The My Network Places window opens OR In Windows 98 double click the Network Neighborhood icon The Network Neighborhood window opens Chapter 2 Sharing Your Network Resources 2 Click Double click Entire Network The Entire Network window opens If you do not see the contents of the network after you double click Entire Network click entire contents Double click Microsoft Windows Network Double click the name of your workgroup The names of each of the computers in your workgroup are listed For more information about workgroups see Naming the computers and the workgroup on page 30 Double click the name of the computer containing the drive or folder you want to view All shared drives and folders are listed Mapping a Network Drive After a drive or folder on one computer is mapped as a drive on another computer the contents of the drive or folder can be accessed as if the drive were attached directly to the computer 44 For example the My Documents folder on compute
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