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Operating Instructions

Edition 01, August 2007

Page 3 of 20

HomePlug 8500W Wireless Adapter

Safety Information

The HomePlug 8500W is an electrical device and operates using mains power. For
reasons of your own personal safety, handle it with the same care and attention
given to all electrical equipment!

For reasons of safety, read the following regulations and instructions and observe the
information contained:

1. Unplug the HomePlug 8500W from the power supply before cleaning it. Never

use liquid cleaning agents or aerosol cleaners. Only use a slightly moist cloth.

2. Do not use the HomePlug 8500W near water.

3. Do not position the HomePlug 8500W beside or above a heating radiator or

another source of water. Never use the device as a built−in installation except
where sufficient ventilation is ensured.

4. Do not expose the HomePlug either to extreme temperatures or humid

conditions and protect it from direct sunlight and dusty conditions.

5. Only connect the HomePlug 8500W to mains power outlets whose properties

comply to those stipulated on the corresponding product labels. If there is any
cause for doubt, consult your dealer or local power company.

6. The HomePlug 8500W may only be connected to a fused power outlet. Ensure

that the fuses and circuit breakers of all the lines conducting electricity are
designed for 100 − 240 V (according to the respective national power supply
grid).

7. Connect the HomePlug 8500W power adapter to a 100 − 240 V power socket.

Do not use an extension cord.

8. Never attempt to modify the HomePlug 8500W or complete any repair work on it

yourself since opening and removing the covers exposes you to the risks of an
electric shock and also annuls any rights to claims under the terms of guarantee.
All repair and service work must be performed by qualified service personnel.

9. Unplug the HomePlug 8500W from the power outlet and contact an authorised

service centre if one of the following occurs:

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If liquid is spilled into the device.

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If the device comes into contact with water.

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If the device does not operate normally although the instructions in the
operating manual have been followed.

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If the device shows a distinct deterioration in performance.

Summary of Contents for 8500w

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Edition 01 August 2007 Page 1 of 20 HomePlug 8500W Wireless Adapter HomePlug 8500W Wireless Adapter ...

Page 2: ...onnection and Control Lamps 7 Application Examples 8 Example 1 8 Example 2 9 Example 3 9 Example 4 10 Important Information 11 Network Capacity 11 Network Security 11 Connecting Wireless Devices 12 Web User Interface 13 LAN Local Area Network 14 HomePlug 15 Wireless 16 Guarantee 17 Technical Modifications 17 Notes 18 Conformity of the HomePlug 8500W to the EU directives is confirmed by the CE symb...

Page 3: ...utlets whose properties comply to those stipulated on the corresponding product labels If there is any cause for doubt consult your dealer or local power company 6 The HomePlug 8500W may only be connected to a fused power outlet Ensure that the fuses and circuit breakers of all the lines conducting electricity are designed for 100 240 V according to the respective national power supply grid 7 Conn...

Page 4: ...ned for transmitting data within a power network Any other use is considered unintended use Unauthorised modifications or reconstruction not described in this manual are not permitted Information on Disposal The implementation of European law in national laws and directives obliges you to dispose of consumable goods appropriately This serves to protect both persons and the environment The adjacent...

Page 5: ...ly being physically connected to each other The HomePlug 8500W uses No New Wires communication in in each room via each power line using a transmission rate of up to 85 Mbps It has 4 indicator lamps LEDs and a network Ethernet port The LEDs serve to indicate the connection status and to signal problems concerning system malfunction The Ethernet port is used to connect the HomePlug 8500W to the net...

Page 6: ...reless network name default yournetworkname and selecting an encryption default None Starting the Setup Utility NOTE Only possible with Windows operating systems Installation 1 Connect the HomePlug 8500W to the computer or relevant network device using the network cable 2 Plug the HomePlug in the power socket 3 Start the setup utility configuration software The Resource CD is provided with an auto...

Page 7: ...ice has been detected not been detected Flashing lamp Communication with another HomePlug device Wireless On Off Access point is activated deactivated Flashing lamp LED flashes with wireless transmission or receipt of data Ethernet On Off The Ethernet connection is established is not established Flashing lamp LED flashes with transmission or receipt of data To restore the default settings for the ...

Page 8: ...8500W Wireless Adapter Application Examples Application examples on using the HomePlug 8500W in a network are shown below Example 1 Workstation with internet access via ADSL cable modem In house power supply HomePlug 8500W HomePlug 8500W ADSL cable modem Fig 4 Example 1 ...

Page 9: ...ePlug 8500W HomePlug 8500W Game console ADSL cable modem Fig 5 Example 2 Example 3 Network for several workstations with internet television IPTV and internet access via a WLAN ADSL cable modem router HomePlug 8500W HomePlug 8500W HomePlug 8500W HomePlug 8500W WLAN ADSL cable modem router In house power supply IPTV Wireless connection Fig 6 Example 3 ...

Page 10: ... 4 Network for several workstations with internet television IPTV and internet access via an ADSL cable modem and a WLAN ADSL cable router HomePlug 8500W WLAN ADSL cable router In house power supply HomePlug 8500W HomePlug 8500W HomePlug 8500W ADSL cable modem IPTV Wireless connection Fig 7 Example 4 ...

Page 11: ...lapping phases If problems arise call an electrician to install a so called phase coupler NOTE In order to use devices from other manufacturers together with the HomePlugs set the same network names and password for all the devices Use the setup utility in this case If necessary refer to the operating manual provided with the device Correct Use of Passwords You can improve your security substantia...

Page 12: ...d as follows to do this 1 Switch on the device to which the connection should be made 2 Open the software used to display wireless connections 3 Select the connection detected and register your device on the HomePlug 8500W using the current network name default yournetworkname and encryption default None HomePlug 8500W Wireless device Wireless device Fig 8 Connecting wireless devices ...

Page 13: ...you have connected the HomePlug 8500W directly to a router with activated DHCP server use the IP address allocated by the router to access the graphical user interface You are requested to enter the administrator password default admin When the input is completed successfully the following window appears Fig 9 System setting You are now able to complete complex adjustments to the HomePlug 8500W se...

Page 14: ...01 August 2007 HomePlug 8500W Wireless Adapter LAN Local Area Network Fig 10 LAN Local Area Network This function enables you to modify the IP address of the HomePlug or to select the Request IP Address from DHCP Server option Fig 11 LAN settings ...

Page 15: ... August 2007 Page 15 of 20 HomePlug 8500W Wireless Adapter HomePlug Fig 12 HomePlug It is possible to search the network for HomePlug devices After conclusion a network name can be assigned to the devices found Fig 13 HomePlug settings ...

Page 16: ... Wireless Fig 14 Wireless All the alterations of the respective wireless network settings are performed here Wireless Settings always offers basic settings such as Channel ID ESSID network name Data Rate Encryption settings can be altered in the Security menu Fig 15 Wireless Settings Security ...

Page 17: ... equipment is defective return it together with the purchase receipt and original packaging to the point of sale Technical Modifications This operating manual serves purely for information purposes Its content is not part of any contract for sale All the data relates to nominal values The equipment and options described may differ from country to country according to national requirements ...

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