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INTRODUCTION 

This HomePNA to Ethernet  bridge  connects any 
Ethernet device to a high speed access device or to a 
Home Networking LAN for Internet  access. This 
bridge brings you the newest Ethernet compatible 
technology that uses the telephone wiring as the 
network's physical wiring thereby eliminating the need 
to install new wiring. It is designed to operate on the 
telephone wire installed in homes.  

This  bridge allows you to connect PCs and Ethernet 
enabled devices, such as Switch, HUB and printers, to 
a Home Networking LAN by simply plugging into the 
existing RJ-11 jacks.  

 

Features 

 

Plug & Play 

 

Using existing phone jacks to build a network  

 

Shares high speed Internet access and streaming 
video 

 

1 port 128Mbps connection compliant with 
HomePNA 3.0 standard 

 

2 Standard 10/100BaseT Fast Ethernet ports for 
connecting to Ethernet or cable modem 

 

10/100Mbps Auto Negotiation Support 

 

MDI/MDIX Auto Crossover Support 

 

QoS Priority Mapping Support 

Summary of Contents for XL-HB-128M

Page 1: ...XL HB 128M HomePNA3 0 Ethernet Bridge User s Guide...

Page 2: ...elephone wire installed in homes This bridge allows you to connect PCs and Ethernet enabled devices such as Switch HUB and printers to a Home Networking LAN by simply plugging into the existing RJ 11...

Page 3: ...ng Dimming Flashing Power Powered by DC5V Not powered N A LAN Link Act LAN 1 Link Disconnect or Link fail Receive or Transmit LAN Link Act LAN 2 Link Disconnect or Link fail Receive or Transmit HPNA L...

Page 4: ...ug B LAN1 LAN2 Ethernet RJ 45 Connects to Ethernet port on FTTH xDSL Modem or Switch for Internet Access C HPNA PHONE RJ 11 Connects to other HomePNA devices or Telephone or Phone port of ADSL splitte...

Page 5: ...nects from Power port of the main unit into a wall outlet Additional Items Not included Description A well installed WAN environment Cable Modem or xDSL Modem HUB A well installed LAN environment Hard...

Page 6: ...t the LAN1 LAN2 port to your Ethernet equipped device 4 Connect the power adapter to the DC5V port into a wall outlet The figure above shows how to connect a cable modem to a home phoneline network Fo...

Page 7: ...6 LAN Link Act ON HPNA Link Act ON For more information on LEDs see section LED Indicators on the Front Panel...

Page 8: ...o aid in troubleshooting The Power green LED is off Make sure the power adapter is properly plugged into a live electrical outlet The LAN Ethernet or HPNA Link Act LED is off Make sure the connection...

Page 9: ...meter maximum between the two farthest nodes on the LAN Ethernet 100 meter maximum Power Consumption 5V DC IN Less than 4 watt Certifications CE FCC Part 15 FCC Part 68 LEDs Power Ethernet Link Activi...

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