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HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge

User Manual (GHPB31/GHPB32)

Summary of Contents for GHPB31

Page 1: ...HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge User Manual GHPB31 GHPB32...

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Page 3: ...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 2004 IOGEAR All Rights Reserved PKG M011...

Page 4: ...Network Configuration Networking Basics Network Setup Wizard Checking IP Address Assign a Static IP address Sharing Disks Folders Sharing Printers Sharing Broadband Internet Access 02 03 04 05 07 11 1...

Page 5: ...f computers HomePlug ready through either a network switch or router It can also be used to link through a powerline two network devices such as gaming devices wireless access points and more This uni...

Page 6: ...r home powerlines Very easy and intuitive to install and set up HomePlug Powerline Specifications 1 0 compliant Up to 14 Mbps bandwidth Up to 990 feet 300 meters range through powerlines sufficient fo...

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: ...and reaches up to 990 feet through standard power lines Package contents For GHPB31 1 Homeplug to Ethernet bridge 1 CAT5 patch cable 6 feet 1 User manual 1 Utility Software CD 1 Warranty registration...

Page 9: ...es are detected on the same powerline 2 Link ACT blinks when data is sent through the Homeplug connection 3 Ethernet port connecting to the Ethernet of the computer or the devices router wi fi access...

Page 10: ...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 Hardware Installation 1 Remo...

Page 11: ...hould start blinking after you plug the bridge in the wall outlet For most of the Windows machines as this Windows 2000 machine used to create this manual you should see a message being prompted on th...

Page 12: ...6 You can also go to Control Panel select Network and Dial up and Connections Click the Local Area Connection icon Installation 9...

Page 13: ...ase refer to Network Configuration section in how to set up networks for various purposes In order to add security and other utilities you will need to install the utility software Please refer to the...

Page 14: ...omePlug bridge is NOT CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER before you install the driver 2 Insert the installation CD If CD does not automatically load run CD Drive Letter setup exe 3 Click Next Installation of...

Page 15: ...4 Read understand and accept the License Agreement and continue by clicking Next 12 Installation of the utility software...

Page 16: ...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 platforms 13 Installation of the...

Page 17: ...6 Click Install to start the Installation Wizard 14 Installation of the utility software...

Page 18: ...age may be prompted to ask you to connect the bridge to the powerline do it and then click OK The following window will be prompted to indicate that the installation is successful 15 Installation of t...

Page 19: ...our Add Remove programs control panel and remove the IOGEAR Homeplug Utilities Then restort your computer to complete the uninstall 16 8 Restart your computer now for all the changes to go into effect...

Page 20: ...starting 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 17 Homeplug Configuration...

Page 21: ...r is connected to as well as the signal strength The Link Quality line shows whether the link is good or bad A green line all the way to the right is good A short red line is bad connec tion You will...

Page 22: ...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 19 Homeplug Configuration Utility...

Page 23: ...unit using 56 bit data encryption standard DES Note Every unit on your home network MUST have the same Network Password for connectivity to be established throughout your home The default network pas...

Page 24: ...ice Password area Click Add This Device Key will then appear in the Remote Passwords Box Add all the DEK Keys for each unit in your house You can then change the password remotely from one computer Th...

Page 25: ...6 This screen displays the version number of the utility Click OK to complete the configuration 22 Homeplug Configuration Utility...

Page 26: ...ad 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 I know if I require a node or a Br...

Page 27: ...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...

Page 28: ...a Using the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Node Mode Several HomePlug Bridges can be used 25 Network Configuration...

Page 29: ...26 Network Configuration b Using the HomePlug USB Adapter AND Ethernet Bridge Node Mode...

Page 30: ...c Using the HomePlug Ethernet bridge to make a sub network HomePlug ready to communicate with the other HomePlug nodes 27 Network Configuration Powerline...

Page 31: ...28 Network Configuration d Using the HomePlug Ethernet bridge to extend the WiFi network and eliminate dead spots...

Page 32: ...29 Network Configuration e Using Homeplug bridge to share Broadband Internet access through the whole house...

Page 33: ...30 Network Configuration f Using the HomePlug Ethernet bridge to play game remotely...

Page 34: ...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 35: ...1 Click Next in the window right for the Network Setup Wizard 32 Networking Basics...

Page 36: ...2 Read and follow the instructions in the following window and then click Next 33 Networking Basics...

Page 37: ...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 op tion 34 Networking Ba...

Page 38: ...4 Fill in the information in the following window as you desire and then click Next 35 Networking Basics...

Page 39: ...5 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 36...

Page 40: ...6 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 37 Networking Basics...

Page 41: ...7 Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes and configures the computer 38 Networking Basics...

Page 42: ...8 When the configuration is done the following screen will come up Select one of the 4 op tions according to your needs In this ex ample the last choice was selected Click Next Networking Basics 39...

Page 43: ...Networking Basics 40 9 Then click Finish on this next window...

Page 44: ...ck 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...

Page 45: ...Topic 2 Checking IP ad dresses in Windows XP 2000 Go to Start Programs Accessories Command Prompt Networking Basics 42...

Page 46: ...1 Type ipconfig at the prompt then press Enter You will see the IP address of this computer Networking Basics 43...

Page 47: ...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 48: ...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 ad...

Page 49: ...2 Click Close on the Local Area Connection Properties window You have completed static IP address assignment Networking Basics 46...

Page 50: ...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 51: ...Networking Basics 48 Once you have selected the folder to be shared right click to select sharing and secu rity...

Page 52: ...Networking Basics 49 2 In the following window click to select Share this folder Then click on Permission...

Page 53: ...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 54: ...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 51...

Page 55: ...nt ers connected to this computer with other computers on your network 1 Using the computer that has the printer already connected to it go to Start Control Panel Printers and Faxes Click on the print...

Page 56: ...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 Apply and then OK Networking Basics 53...

Page 57: ...Networking Basics 54 Now when you go to Printers and Faxes in the Control Panel you will see the sup porting hand underneath the printer which means that the printer is being shared in the network...

Page 58: ...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 59: ...2 Click on Add a printer Networking Basics 56...

Page 60: ...Networking Basics 3 Select the network printer option and click Next 57...

Page 61: ...4 Find the printer you would like to share and click Next Networking Basics 58...

Page 62: ...Networking Basics Decide if you would like to choose this printer as a default printer and click Next 59...

Page 63: ...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 64: ...ernet connection Future versions of the HomePlug Bridge or USB Adapter may feature built in routing capabilities The following items are required for successfully sharing the Internet connection One 1...

Page 65: ...Please follow these steps for setting up Internet Sharing 62 Sharing Internet Access...

Page 66: ...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 67: ...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 68: ...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 inst...

Page 69: ...ePlug 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...

Page 70: ...ers 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...

Page 71: ...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 su...

Page 72: ...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 probl...

Page 73: ...Specifications 70...

Page 74: ...s 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 fitness fo...

Page 75: ...ested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B computing device pursuant to Subpart J of Part 15 of FCC Rules which are designed to provide reasonable protection against such interference whe...

Page 76: ...23 Hubble Irvine CA 92618 P 949 453 8782 F 949 453 8785 www iogear com Contact info...

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