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HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge

User Manual (GHPB21)

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Page 1: ...HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge User Manual GHPB21...

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Page 3: ...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 IOG...

Page 4: ...nfiguration Networking Basics Network Setup Wizard Checking IP Address Assign a Static IP address Sharing Disks Folders Sharing Printers Accessing the Internet Troubleshooting 02 03 04 05 07 14 27 27...

Page 5: ...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 Spe...

Page 6: ...omePlug Powerline Specification 1 0 compliant Up to 14 Mbps bandwidth Up to 990 distance through the power lines far enough for most households Worldwide compatibility Low risk of interference by othe...

Page 7: ...oom 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 transparen...

Page 8: ...r 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 cab...

Page 9: ...r there is collision 3 Link LED lights up in green after plugged into a power outlet 4 ACT LED blinks in green when there is network activity 5 LINK ACT LED blinks when data is sent through Homeplug C...

Page 10: ...n to use this unit as a BRIDGE not as a NODE there is a limitation of having sixteen BRIDGES PER NETWORK refer to the NetworkTerms for details 1 Remove the HomePlug Bridge the power cord the CAT5 cabl...

Page 11: ...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...

Page 12: ...Installation 6 Read understand and accept the License Agreement and Con tinue by clicking Next 9...

Page 13: ...lation 7 Enter a username and organiza tion name and continue installa tion Username and Organization have no importance in device op eration This window might look slightly different on other platfor...

Page 14: ...8 Click Install to start the Installa tion Wizard 11 Installation...

Page 15: ...e installation of the HomePlug Bridge Plug in the CAT5 cable one end into the Ethernet port on the HomePlug Bridge the other end into an available network port on your computer Please verify that the...

Page 16: ...13 Installation 10 You have reached the end of your installation Please restart your computer for changes to go into effect...

Page 17: ...er restarting the computer you can see the HomePlug utility icon 1 Double click the icon to start the HomePlug Configuration utility The utility is used to configure the HomePlug 14 Network Configurat...

Page 18: ...15 2 Once the utility starts it will display the MAC address of the device your computer is connected to as well as the signal strength Network Configuration...

Page 19: ...3 The Network tab displays the additional HomePlug devices on the network Click on the Scan button to scan for additional devices on the HomePlug network 16 Network Configuration...

Page 20: ...4 The Security tab displays the Network Password The default Network Password is HomePlug 17 Network Configuration...

Page 21: ...word 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 Remote Passwords field Remote Password...

Page 22: ...6 This screen displays the version number of the utility Click OK to complete the configuration 19 Network Configuration...

Page 23: ...7 Go to network connection you can see that the CAT5 connection is enabled and that the ACT LED in the unit blinks Network Configuration 20...

Page 24: ...s like a concentration device that connects many computers onto the HomePlug network using 1 HomePlug device How do I know if I require a node or a Bridge If you want to connect only one computer to t...

Page 25: ...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...

Page 26: ...a Using the HomePlug to USB Adapter ONLY 23 Network Configuration...

Page 27: ...24 Network Configuration b Using the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Node Mode Several HomePlug Bridges can be used...

Page 28: ...25 Network Configuration c Using the HomePlug USB Adapter AND Ethernet Bridge Node Mode...

Page 29: ...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 26 Network Configuration...

Page 30: ...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...

Page 31: ...Click Next in the window right for the Network Setup Wizard 28 Networking Basics...

Page 32: ...Read and follow the instructions in the following window and then click Next 29 Networking Basics...

Page 33: ...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 30 Networking Bas...

Page 34: ...Fill in the information in the following window as you desire and then click Next 31 Networking Basics...

Page 35: ...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 32...

Page 36: ...Review the setting in the following screen and click Next to continue If you want to change any settings you need to click Back and start over again 33 Networking Basics...

Page 37: ...Please wait while the Network Setup Wiz ard applies the changes and configures the computer 34 Networking Basics...

Page 38: ...When the configuration is done the follow ing screen will come up Select one of the 4 options according to your needs In this example the last choice was selected Click Next Networking Basics 35...

Page 39: ...Networking Basics 36 Then click Finish on this next window...

Page 40: ...Yes to restart the computer 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 t...

Page 41: ...Topic 2 Checking IP ad dresses in Windows XP 2000 Go to Start Programs Accessories Command Prompt Networking Basics 38...

Page 42: ...Type ipconfig at the prompt then press Enter You will see the IP address of this computer Networking Basics 39...

Page 43: ...ay router will automatically as sign IP addresses to the computers on the net work Go to Start Settings Control Panel Network Connections Local Area Connection Right click on Local Area Connection the...

Page 44: ...address and subnet mask it is recommended to use the default subnet mask as shown in the following window Subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network If you need to enter DNS add...

Page 45: ...Click Close on the Local Area Connection Properties window You have completed static IP address assignment Networking Basics 42...

Page 46: ...ks 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...

Page 47: ...Networking Basics 44 Once you have selected the folder to be shared right click to select sharing and secu rity...

Page 48: ...Networking Basics 45 2 In the following window click to select Share this folder Then click on Permission...

Page 49: ...can reduce the permissions for example to allow only Read access and or you could add a different group of users to have access permission but then you should delete the group Everyone from this list...

Page 50: ...Networking Basics 4 Click OK on the original Sharing and Security window to conclude the process 5 Once a disk or folder is shared the icon will show it via the holding hand 47...

Page 51: ...nters 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 Control Panel Print ers and Faxes Click on the prin...

Page 52: ...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 Networking Basics 49...

Page 53: ...Networking Basics 50 Nowwhenyougoto Print ers and Faxes in the Control Panel you will see thesupportinghandunder neath the printer which means that the printer is being shared in the net work...

Page 54: ...r 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 conn...

Page 55: ...2 Click on Add a printer Networking Basics 54...

Page 56: ...Networking Basics 3 Select the network printer option and click Next 55...

Page 57: ...4 Find the printer you would like to share and click Next Networking Basics 56...

Page 58: ...Networking Basics Decide if you would like to choose this printer as a default printer and click Next 57...

Page 59: ...e printer to your computer click Finish Now you may use the Network Printer as if it was directly connected to the computer Make sure that the computer which is directly connected to the printer is on...

Page 60: ...a router is necessary in order to share an Internet connection Future versions of the HomePlug Bridge or USB Adapter may feature built in routing capabilities The following items are required for succ...

Page 61: ...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...

Page 62: ...t 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 Inte...

Page 63: ...er s software A The IP should be obtained automatically B DHCP must be enabled C Release DHCP and then Renew DHCP to reset the IP Addresses It is recom mended that you verify that IP Addresses are obt...

Page 64: ...r 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 T...

Page 65: ...itch or Ethernet based device XBOX PlayStation WebTablet PocketPC Computer etc you will be able to make these devices bridge onto the HomePlug network Node mode operates by connecting the HomePlug USB...

Page 66: ...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 differe...

Page 67: ...00 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 wit...

Page 68: ...pm 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 suppor...

Page 69: ...f 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 p...

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Page 71: ...endor makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and especially disclaims its quality performance merchant ability or...

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