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HomePlug Ethernet Bridge   

 
 

Installation Guide 

 
 
Chapter 1: 

Introduction to the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge

 

 
Panel 
 

Front      

 

 

Back

 

 

 

PWR:    On         Receive Power 
              Off         Did not receive Power 
 
HP:        On         Detect other HomePlug devices on the same powerline network 
              Off         Did not detect any other HomePlug devices on the same powerline  
 

 

    network 

 
ETH:     

 

On         Detect Ethernet connection 

               Blinking

   Ethernet activity 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for HP-8500

Page 1: ...Ethernet Bridge Panel Front Back PWR On Receive Power Off Did not receive Power HP On Detect other HomePlug devices on the same powerline network Off Did not detect any other HomePlug devices on the s...

Page 2: ...nd the platform of the network once everything is installed properly For further assistance please read our Frequently Asked Questions section Running the InstallShield Wizard Please insert the CD int...

Page 3: ...wishes only he she can use the utility with that particular account then bubble in Only for me For those without multiple accounts or wishes to allow all users to access the utility choose Anyone who...

Page 4: ...ack or Install the utility In case if the user wishes to change the previous options then go ahead and click on Back to change the settings If not continue and click the Install button This screen sho...

Page 5: ...installation was completed successfully Click on Finish to exit the wizard Now its time to setup you hardware connections please refer to the next diagrams Plug your network cable into the computer s...

Page 6: ...er end of your network cable into the RJ 45 port locate at the back of the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Plug your power connector of your power cable into the power connector at the back of the HomePlug E...

Page 7: ...of your power cable directly into a power outlet on the wall Note Do not plug the device into a UPS or power strip with surge protection The HomePlug Ethernet Bridge has its own power filter for prot...

Page 8: ...be networked Make sure that all devices are loaded with the same network password Diagnose Powerline network Part 1 Diagnose a Local HomePlug Device Double click the PowerPacket Utility icon on your d...

Page 9: ...correctly If all of this seems to be correct and you still receive nothing in the Device window try rebooting your computer If the problem still persists please contact technical support Part 2 Diagn...

Page 10: ...r home that you do not see in this Network scan try to unplug all devices and plug them back in Only do this with the Units that you do not view in the network screen you don t have to do this with al...

Page 11: ...all data that is sent from this unit using 56 bit data encryption standard DES The DES Encryption is very secure and very difficult to crack therefore your home network is very secure and very difficu...

Page 12: ...e bottom of each device Enter this Key into the Device Password area Click Add This Device Key will then appear in the bottom window Add all the DEK Keys for each unit in your house You can now go bac...

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