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A: No. PL-103E/U can co-exist with phoneline and wireless networking technologies.

PL-103E/U operates in a different frequency band than powerline control and

co-exists with technologies such as X-10, CEBus and LONworks.

How do the PL-103E/U devices handle signal interference between two adjacent

homes? How is eavesdropping prevented?

A: PL-103E/U 56-bit DES security encryption to ensure network separation between

homes. To enable 56-bit DES security encryption on PL-103E/U, you must run the

security configuration utility on each and every PL-103E/U.

How does PL-103E/U handle node address on the network?

A: PL-103E/U adheres to standard Ethernet addressing protocols using destination

and source MAC address.

Summary of Contents for PL-103E

Page 1: ...Powerline Communication Powerline Ethernet Bridge PL 103E USB Powerline Adapter PL 103U USER S MANUAL...

Page 2: ...nual is accurate PLANET disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or omissions that may have occurred Information in this User s Manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a comm...

Page 3: ...a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC or 240 VAC depends on the power supply type in your country is used on the phase conductors all current carrying conductors 8 Plug the device directly...

Page 4: ...ents 6 1 3 Specification 6 2 Planning your Powerline Network 8 3 Powerline Ethernet Bridge Installation 9 3 1 Hardware Installation 9 3 2 Driver Installation 9 4 Powerline USB Adapter Installation 10...

Page 5: ...thernet Bridge with a 10base T RJ 45 Ethernet interface for directly connecting to a computer s Ethernet card or existing Ethernet switch hub or broadband router The PL 103U is an USB to Powerline net...

Page 6: ...power line interface w Up to 300m between powerline nodes w Plug and play operation provides easy setup w Shares internet access across your entire home powerline network w Up to 14 Mbps data transfe...

Page 7: ...icates PL 103E has correctly receive power from power outlet LNK Steady on indicates the RJ 45 port has correctly connected to the network card of your PC or the Ethernet network 1 1 4 System Requirem...

Page 8: ...up to 12Mbps Plug it into the USB port set it up and you are ready to go So for full desktop and notebook PC flexibility and powerline convenience the PL 103U provides the perfect solution 1 2 1 Feat...

Page 9: ...on PL 103U front panel LEDs status LED Description LNK Steady on indicates PL 103U has detected other Powerline devices in range ACT Blinking indicates there existing powerline network traffic COL Bli...

Page 10: ...e Port One 10M Ethernet RJ 45 port One Powerline port One USB type B jack Speed LAN 10Mbps Powerline 14Mbps actual throughput is about 6Mbps USB 12Mbps Powerline 14Mbps actual throughput is about 6Mbp...

Page 11: ...7 OS support Any system that provides an Ethernet interface Windows 98SE 2000 Me and XP Utility compatibility Windows 98SE 2000 Me and XP...

Page 12: ...ave configured it using the Security Configuration Utility Connect a straight through UTP Category 5 cable to the uplink port of the router or connect crossover UTP Category 5 cable to a LAN port on t...

Page 13: ...er outlet NOTE Because PL 103E sends data over the powerline of your house it is best to plug it directly into a power outlet Do not plug PL 103E into a UPS power strip with surge protection PL 103E h...

Page 14: ...L 103E has its own power filter for protection against surges 4 2 Powerline USB Adapter Driver Installation The installation procedure for the network driver will vary depending on which operating sys...

Page 15: ...you to select the suitable driver to install Please select usbeth inf for Windows 2000 and XP usbeth98 inf for Windows 98SE and Me Click Next to continue NOTE Windows 2000 and XP will inform you that...

Page 16: ...tell you when it has finished installing the new driver Click the Finish button 5 If Windows ask you to restart the system please click the Yes button to restart your computer or click the No button...

Page 17: ...following procedure is for installation under Windows XP Installation on other operation system is similar 1 Insert the CD ROM into the CD ROM drive to initiate the autorun program Once completed a m...

Page 18: ...ng the Powerline Configuration Utility 1 Double click the Powerline Configuration icon shown on your desktop The Device tab shows the MAC address of your Powerline device connected to your computer If...

Page 19: ...15 2 The Network tab shows all Powerline devices present on your network Click Scan Powerline Network to update Powerline network...

Page 20: ...16 3 The Security tab shows the default network password is HomePlug Enter your own private network password if needed and click Set Local...

Page 21: ...evices set different network password with yours Each device password is different and listed on the bottom case label stuck on each Powerline Adapter Enter the device password The format is xxxx xxxx...

Page 22: ...k OK to close the Utility program 5 3 Uninstalling the Powerline Configuration Utility 1 Detach the Powerline Adapter from your computer 2 From your PC desktop click Start Programs Powerline Adapter U...

Page 23: ...nce However the signal will not pass through the power transformers outside your house w What OS does the HomePlug utility software fully support A Windows 98SE ME 2000 and XP Windows NT and Mac are o...

Page 24: ...e signal interference between two adjacent homes How is eavesdropping prevented A PL 103E U 56 bit DES security encryption to ensure network separation between homes To enable 56 bit DES security encr...