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Powerline Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide

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Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc.

Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide

Summary of Contents for RD31101

Page 1: ...Turbo Ethernet Adapter User Guide RD31101 Red Dwarf Technologies Inc LAST UDPATED September 2008 ...

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Page 3: ...101 10 2 1 Check that these minimum network requirements are met 10 3 0 Connect an RD31101 to the Router 11 3 1 Hardware Setup 11 3 2 Connect other RD31101 11 4 0 Installing the Turbo Ethernet Adapter Utility 13 4 1 Important features 13 4 2 To install the Turbo Ethernet Adapter Utility follow these steps 13 5 0 Accessing the Turbo Ethernet Adapter Utility 17 5 1 Network Overview 17 5 2 Making Cha...

Page 4: ...on 29 11 0 Notes 30 Tables Table 1 LED light description 7 Table 2 Default settings 23 Figures Figure 1 Front Panel of RD31101 7 Figure 2 Bottom Panel of RD31101 8 Figure 3 Back panel of RD31101 9 Figure 4 EULA screenshot 14 Figure 5 Installation destination screenshot 15 Figure 6 Installation complete screenshot 16 Figure 7 Turbo Ethernet Adapter Utility icon 17 Figure 8 Network Overview screensh...

Page 5: ...nsures data security Plug n Play Advanced sleep mode Low power consumption 100 lead free 1 3 Using this Guide This user guide provides details about using your RD31101 The guide includes step by step instructions for using your RD31101 If you haven t already refer to the Quick Setup Guide for an overview of the connection process Additional instructions troubleshooting help tips and tricks and the...

Page 6: ... of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock Never spill liquid of any kind on the product Do not open the cover on this product and or alter this product in any way 1 5 Package Contents Please make sure you have received the following items with your RD31101 One Turbo Ethernet Adapter RD...

Page 7: ...l 1 7 Getting to know your RD31101 1 7 1 The Front Panel Figure 1 Front Panel of RD31101 Table 1 describes the status light functions in the front panel Table 1 LED light description Status Light State Indication Power LED Illuminated Green Device is powered on Red Dwarf Technologies Inc Turbo Ethernet Adapter RD31101 User Guide Red Dwarf Technologies Inc Turbo Ethernet Adapter RD31101 User Guide ...

Page 8: ...inking Green Off There is traffic on the home wiring There is no traffic on the home wiring ETH LED Solid Green Blinking Green Off There is an Ethernet link There is traffic on the Ethernet cable There is no traffic on the Ethernet cable 1 7 2 The Bottom Panel Figure 2 Bottom Panel of RD31101 Red Dwarf Technologies Inc Turbo Ethernet Adapter RD31101 User Guide ...

Page 9: ...d Dwarf Technologies Inc Powerline Ethernet Adapter RD31101 User Guide Page 9 of 31 1 7 3 The Back Panel Figure 3 Back panel of RD31101 Red Dwarf Technologies Inc Turbo Ethernet Adapter RD31101 User Guide ...

Page 10: ...to Install your RD31101 2 1 Check that these minimum network requirements are met An Ethernet port is available on your router Your Internet connection is working Each computer or device to be used on your network has an Ethernet port Red Dwarf Technologies Inc Turbo Ethernet Adapter RD31101 User Guide ...

Page 11: ... nearby power outlet Note Plug the RD31101 directly into an electrical wall outlet Do not plug the RD31101 into a UPS power strip or other similar device with surge protection The RD31101 have their own power filter for protection against surges 3 2 Connect other RD31101 Before plugging in your other RD31101 take a note of the Security ID printed on the label on the back of each device You will ne...

Page 12: ...31 Step 3 When you plug in a second RD31101 into a power outlet check the Powerline Activity LED They should turn on and then briefly blink at the same time as the Ethernet activity LED This completes the installation Red Dwarf Technologies Inc Turbo Ethernet Adapter RD31101 User Guide ...

Page 13: ...The device password can protect your network from unauthorized access through the home wiring A Security ID is printed on each Powerline product from Red Dwarf This is not the network password but you are required to enter it if you are setting the network password with another Powerline device 4 2 To install the Turbo Ethernet Adapter Utility follow these steps Step 1 Insert the RD31101 Resource ...

Page 14: ...r RD31101 User Guide Page 14 of 31 Figure 4 EULA screenshot Step 3 Confirm the destination location on where to install the software and click Install to start the installation process Red Dwarf Technologies Inc Turbo Ethernet Adapter RD31101 User Guide ...

Page 15: ...rline Ethernet Adapter RD31101 User Guide Page 15 of 31 Figure 5 Installation destination screenshot Step 4 Click Complete G85 D85 C3B55 C1IC T CD1 1D9 9C G 3 5D5 U Red Dwarf Technologies Inc Turbo Ethernet Adapter RD31101 User Guide ...

Page 16: ...Red Dwarf Technologies Inc Powerline Ethernet Adapter RD31101 User Guide Page 16 of 31 Figure 6 Installation complete screenshot Red Dwarf Technologies Inc Turbo Ethernet Adapter RD31101 User Guide ...

Page 17: ...figure X Figure 7 Turbo Ethernet Adapter Utility icon 5 1 Network Overview When you open the Turbo Ethernet Adapter Utility the first screen you see is the Network Overview The Network Overview lists all the powerline devices on your network To refresh the list of devices on your home network click on Refresh Red Dwarf Technologies Inc Turbo Ethernet Adapter RD31101 User Guide Red Dwarf Technologi...

Page 18: ...e local powerline device your computer is directly connected to When you highlight a device from the list on the left the device information would be displayed on the right 5 2 Making Changes To change device settings select the device you want to customize and click on Change Setting Red Dwarf Technologies Inc Turbo Ethernet Adapter RD31101 User Guide ...

Page 19: ...me click on Change Name Then type in the new device name twice and click Save Changes Figure 9 Changing device name screenshot 5 2 2 Setting your Network Password It is highly recommend changing the network password on all devices at once for enhanced security To do this you need the device password on the back label of each powerline device Red Dwarf Technologies Inc Turbo Ethernet Adapter RD3110...

Page 20: ...e able to view devices on your network that has a different network password Step 1 Highlight the device you want to update on the left Step 2 Enter the Security ID for the remote powerline device Note a Security ID is not required when changing your local powerline device Step 3 Enter the new network password twice Step 4 Click on Save Changes Red Dwarf Technologies Inc Turbo Ethernet Adapter RD3...

Page 21: ...ws you to improve quality of service by providing the ability to customize device usage To do this highlight the device on the left and click on Change Primary Use Select the primary use of the device from the drop down menu and click on Save Changes Red Dwarf Technologies Inc Turbo Ethernet Adapter RD31101 User Guide Red Dwarf Technologies Inc Turbo Ethernet Adapter RD31101 User Guide ...

Page 22: ...Red Dwarf Technologies Inc Powerline Ethernet Adapter RD31101 User Guide Page 22 of 31 Figure 11 Changing quality of service Red Dwarf Technologies Inc Turbo Ethernet Adapter RD31101 User Guide ...

Page 23: ... 2 list the RD31101 default configuration settings Table 2 Default settings Feature Description Encryption Utility Enable Network Port Speed Auto negotiation Port Duplex Auto negotiation Administration Device Password See product label Management IP Configuration DHCP Powerline Encryption Password HomePlug Red Dwarf Technologies Inc Turbo Ethernet Adapter RD31101 User Guide Red Dwarf Technologies ...

Page 24: ...Mbps Operating Frequency 4 to 21 MHz Modulation Schemes Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM Symbol Modulation DQPSK DBPSK ROBO Carrier Modulation Security 56 bit DES Encryption Additional Protocols Forward Error Correction FEC Automatic Channel Adaptation Power Supply 100 240V LEDs Power PLC Activity Ethernet Activity Dimensions 9J5 U H H U H H 5978D 0 276lbs Red Dwarf Technologies Inc...

Page 25: ... 113 F 0 C to 40 C Operating humidity 10 to 85 Non condensing Storage temperature 4 F to 158 F 20 C to 70 C Storage humidity 5 to 90 Non condensing Electromagnetic Specifications FCC Part 15 Class B UL US and Canada CE Red Dwarf Technologies Inc Turbo Ethernet Adapter RD31101 User Guide Red Dwarf Technologies Inc Turbo Ethernet Adapter RD31101 User Guide ...

Page 26: ...bout our products solutions and services We encourage you to visit us at http www reddwarftech com When contact us please have the following information handy to provide to the agent Product name model number part number if applicable and serial number System configuration including a description of the devices connected to your RD31101 The circumstances surrounding the error or failure A detailed...

Page 27: ...y turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician fo...

Page 28: ...tus complies with the Canadian ICES 001 5D 1 1B59 E MB9AE5 45 1 3 1CC5 5CD 3 6 B 5 L 1 B 5 003 du Canada 9 4 EC Declaration of Conformity Europe 3 91 35 G9D8 D85 9B53D B G D175 9B53D B 1 4 5 4 5 D 9B53D9F5 this prodE3D 55DC D85 B5AE9B5 5 DC 6 D85 6 G9 7 CD1 41B4C 9CC9 E 9DI Red Dwarf Technologies Inc Turbo Ethernet Adapter RD31101 User Guide ...

Page 29: ...roduct fails due to damage from shipment handling storage accident abuse misapplication or misuse or if it has been used or maintained in a manner not conforming to product manual instructions has been modified in any way or has had any serial number removed or defaced Repair by anyone other than Red Dwarf Technologies or an approved agent will void this warranty The maximum liability of Red Dwarf...

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Page 31: ...r RD31101 User Guide Page 31 of 31 red dwarf technologies inc 1750 montgomery street suite 151 san francisco ca 94111 tel 1 650 360 1978 fax 1 650 360 1977 email sales reddwarftech com Red Dwarf Technologies Inc Turbo Ethernet Adapter RD31101 User Guide ...

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