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Sharing Your

Network Resources

After you are connected to a network you 
can share access to the Internet, share 
information, share peripheral devices, 
and stream audio and video files. Read 
this chapter to learn about:

■

“Sharing an Internet 
connection” on page 30

■

“Sharing drives and printers” 
on page 38

■

“Using the network” on page 43

Содержание PLU-300

Страница 1: ...your Gateway Powerline Adapter user sguide PLU 300 PLE 310 Installing Configuring ...

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Страница 3: ...rk Resources 29 Sharing an Internet connection 30 Sharing drives and printers 38 Turning on Windows file and printer sharing 38 Sharing drives or folders 40 Un sharing drives folders and files 42 Sharing printers 42 Using the network 43 Viewing shared drives and folders 43 Mapping a Network Drive 44 Opening files across the network 45 Copying files across the network 45 Printing files across the n...

Страница 4: ...ii www gateway com Telephone numbers 58 A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information 59 ...

Страница 5: ...es This chapter describes how to connect a Gateway USB to Powerline adapter or a Gateway Ethernet to Powerline adapter to your Windows computer and configure Windows for a powerline network Complete these tasks in sequence Step 1 Installing the hardware and software on page 2 Step 2 Adding the computer to the network on page 8 Step 3 Configuring the TCP IP protocol on page 20 ...

Страница 6: ...omputer that you want to use to manage the Powerline network Connect the Powerline network adapter to an AC outlet Connect the Powerline network adapter to your computer Important Before installing the Powerline device make sure that there are no other network encryption management utilities installed on your computer If other utilities are installed uninstall them before installing the Powerline ...

Страница 7: ...stalling the hardware and software www gateway com To install the Powerline adapter software and hardware 1 Insert the Gateway Powerline Adapter CD in the computer s CD or DVD drive The installation program starts ...

Страница 8: ...dapter and the wizard does not start automatically click Start Run type d ple 310 setup exe in the Run box then click OK The InstallShield Wizard starts 3 Click Next then follow the on screen instructions During the installation If installing the software on Windows XP and a message tells you that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing click Continue Anyway The device driver files are copi...

Страница 9: ...4 When prompted to plug in the Powerline adapter Plug the adapter into a AC power outlet Important For the best network performance we suggest plugging the adapter directly into an AC outlet and not into a surge protector The adapter has a built in surge protector ...

Страница 10: ...etting Up Your Powerline Adapter www gateway com Plug the USB or RJ 45 cable into the Powerline adapter Plug the other end of the RJ 45 or USB cable into the computer 5 Continue following the on screen instructions ...

Страница 11: ...er you want to restart your computer click Yes to restart your computer now or click No to restart your computer later 8 After restarting the computer the Gateway Power configuration utility icon appears on the computer desktop For more information about using the utility see Using the Powerline Adapter Configuration Utility on page 47 ...

Страница 12: ...nfigurations used with a Powerline network are Dynamic Host Control Protocol DHCP with a router A DHCP network configuration uses a router to automatically assign IP addresses to each computer or network device The network is made up of A router to connect the local area network LAN with the wide area network WAN or broadband network A cable or DSL modem to provide access to the Internet Your comp...

Страница 13: ...network is made up of A host computer that has an Internet connection one for the Internet and one for the LAN The Internet connection can be a dial up connection cable modem DSL or other broadband Ethernet connection The LAN connection can be wired for example Powerline or Ethernet wireless or a USB Ethernet connection Other client computers Dial up cable or DSL modem to provide access to the Int...

Страница 14: ...ws XP on page 10 To name your computers and workgroup in Windows 2000 go to Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows 2000 on page 17 To name your computers and workgroup in Windows 98SE or Windows Me see Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows 98SE or Windows Me on page 18 Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows XP Use the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard to name each c...

Страница 15: ... XP Network Setup Wizard 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications then click Network Setup Wizard The Network Setup Wizard opens OR Click the Network Setup Wizard icon on the Windows XP taskbar The Network Setup Wizard opens 2 Click Next to continue through the wizard ...

Страница 16: ...our computer and the other end is connected to a Gateway powerline adapter Also make sure that a router or computer is connected to your network and turned on Important The wizard found disconnected network hardware screen will open if your computer also has wireless Ethernet networking built in If your computer has wireless Ethernet networking built in click Ignore disconnected network hardware t...

Страница 17: ...nnection method screen opens 5 Click This computer connects to the Internet through another computer on my network or through a residential gateway then click Next 6 If the Your computer has multiple connections screen opens click Let me choose the connections to my network then click Next ...

Страница 18: ...gateway com 7 On the Select the connections to bridge screen click to select the Local Area Connection check box 8 Click Next The Give this computer a description and name screen opens 9 Type a description of the computer in the Computer description box ...

Страница 19: ... allowed Names must contain some letters 11 Click Next The Name your network screen opens 12 Type a name for your workgroup in the Workgroup name box Use a workgroup name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in your network workgroup and the name must be different than any computer name on your network 13 Click Next The Ready to apply ne...

Страница 20: ... and configuring the network on your other computers or click Just finish the wizard I don t need to run the wizard on other computers 16 Click Next 17 Click Finish After you name each computer and assign it to your workgroup go to Turning the powerline adapter off on page 26 Help and Support For more information about using the Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP click Start then click Help and Su...

Страница 21: ...ens 3 Click the Network Identification tab 4 Click Properties The Identification Changes dialog box opens 5 Type a unique computer name in the Computer name box This name identifies the computer to other users on the network Use a computer name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces Each computer name must be unique on your network All numeric computer names are not allowed Names must contain...

Страница 22: ...the Identification Changes dialog box 8 Click OK to close the System Identification dialog box 9 After you name each computer and assign it to your workgroup go to Step 3 Configuring the TCP IP protocol on page 20 Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows 98SE or Windows Me To identify a Windows 98SE or Windows Me computer on the network 1 Click Start Settings then click Control Panel The ...

Страница 23: ...All numeric computer names are not allowed Names must contain some letters 6 Type a name for your workgroup in the Workgroup box Use a workgroup name of up to 15 characters with no blank spaces The workgroup name must be the same for all computers in your network workgroup and the name must be different than any computer name on your network 7 Click OK to close the Network dialog box 8 Click X to ...

Страница 24: ... as the default protocol When you run the Windows XP Network Setup Wizard as described in Naming the computers and the workgroup in Windows XP on page 10 TCP IP was configured for you To set up TCP IP for Windows 2000 go to Setting up a DHCP IP address for Windows 2000 on page 22 To set up TCP IP for Windows 98SE or Windows Me go to Setting up a DHCP IP address for Windows 98SE or Windows Me on pa...

Страница 25: ...aining an IP address automatically using DHCP is one of the most common methods for setting up network devices If your network configuration requires a static IP address one that does not change you must set the IP address manually This means that you need to enter an IP address and a subnet mask If you are connecting to a home Ethernet network have a cable or DSL modem and a router that automatic...

Страница 26: ...puter For example if you have both wired and wireless Ethernet hardware installed on your computer there will be at least two icons one for your wired Ethernet hardware and one for your wireless Ethernet hardware 2 Right click the Local Area Connection icon for the wired Ethernet hardware then click Properties The Local Area Connection Properties dialog box opens 3 Click to select the Internet Pro...

Страница 27: ...ally 6 Click OK to close the Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties dialog box 7 Click OK to close the Local Area Connection Properties dialog box 8 Click X to close the Network and Dial up Connections window 9 Repeat this procedure for every computer on your network 10 After you set up the IP addresses on all your computers go to Turning the powerline adapter off on page 26 ...

Страница 28: ...1 Click Start Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 If you are using Windows Me click view all Control Panel options 3 Double click the Network icon The Network dialog box opens 4 Click TCP IP Gateway USB Powerline Adapter PLU 300 OR Click TCP IP Gateway Ethernet Powerline Adapter PLE 310 If you do not see TCP IP drag the scroll bar to see more choices ...

Страница 29: ...click Obtain an IP address automatically 7 Click OK to close the TCP IP Properties dialog box 8 Click OK to close the Network dialog box 9 Click X to close the Control Panel window 10 Repeat this procedure for every computer on your network 11 After you set up the IP addresses on all your computers go to Turning the powerline adapter off on page 26 ...

Страница 30: ... and Internet Connections The Network and Internet Connections window opens Click Double click Network Connections The Network Connections window opens Right click Local Area Connection then click Disable OR In Windows 2000 click Start Settings then click Network and Dial up Connections The Network and Dial up Connections window opens Right click the Local Area Connection icon for the wired Ethern...

Страница 31: ...are ready to use the network Go to Sharing Your Network Resources on page 29 Using the Powerline Adapter Configuration Utility The Gateway Powerline encryption management utility lets you find Gateway Powerline devices on the Powerline network measure data rate performance and ensure privacy by setting a user defined network private password Go to Using the Powerline Adapter Configuration Utility ...

Страница 32: ...28 Chapter 1 Setting Up Your Powerline Adapter www gateway com ...

Страница 33: ...a network you can share access to the Internet share information share peripheral devices and stream audio and video files Read this chapter to learn about Sharing an Internet connection on page 30 Sharing drives and printers on page 38 Using the network on page 43 ...

Страница 34: ...ider 2 Click Start right click Internet then click Internet Properties The Internet Properties dialog box opens Important The Internet setup procedure uses the Windows XP New Connection Wizard and Internet Explorer The example screens show those screens that typically appear in the course of using the wizard If your Internet connection differs from that used in this example you may encounter addit...

Страница 35: ...31 Sharing an Internet connection www gateway com 3 Click the Connections tab 4 Click Setup The New Connection Wizard opens ...

Страница 36: ...32 Chapter 2 Sharing Your Network Resources www gateway com 5 Click Next The Network Connection Type screen opens 6 Click Connect to the Internet then click Next The Getting Ready screen opens ...

Страница 37: ...ction manually then click Next The Internet Connection screen opens 8 Click the type of Internet connection you are setting up then click Next 9 Click Finish 10 Repeat this procedure for each computer on your network Go to Accessing the Internet from your computer on page 37 ...

Страница 38: ...ernet Explorer on each computer on your Ethernet network in Windows 2000 Windows 98 and Windows Me 1 Make sure that the router is turned on and configured as instructed by your cable or DSL provider 2 Right click the Internet Explorer icon on your desktop then click Properties The Internet Properties dialog box opens 3 Click the Connections tab ...

Страница 39: ...ateway com 4 Click Setup The Internet Connection Wizard opens 5 Click I want to set up my Internet connection manually or I want to connect through a local area network LAN then click Next The Setting up your Internet connection screen opens ...

Страница 40: ...ick I connect through a local area network LAN then click Next The Local area network Internet connection screen opens 7 Click to select the Automatic discovery of proxy server recommended check box then click Next The Set Up Your Internet Mail Account screen opens ...

Страница 41: ...n you are finished setting up mail click Finish OR If you do not want to set up an e mail account other than the e mail account supplied by your Internet service provider select No click Next then click Finish 9 Repeat this procedure for each computer on your network Go to Accessing the Internet from your computer on page 37 Accessing the Internet from your computer To access the Internet from you...

Страница 42: ...ore you can share your drives and printers you need to turn on Windows file and printer sharing on all the network computers To turn on file and printer sharing in Windows XP and Windows 2000 1 In Windows XP click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Network and Internet Connections OR In Windows 2000 click Start Settings the...

Страница 43: ... on the network To turn on file and printer sharing in Windows 98SE and Windows Me 1 Click Start Settings then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens 2 If you are using Windows Me click view all Control Panel options 3 Double click the Network icon The Network dialog box opens 4 Click File and Printer Sharing The File and Print Sharing dialog box opens 5 Click to select the check box f...

Страница 44: ...nd printer sharing turned on by following the steps in Turning on Windows file and printer sharing on page 38 2 Right click the drive or folder that you want to share then click Sharing and Security or Sharing The folder properties dialog box opens If you share a drive the entire contents of that drive will be available to everyone on your network If you share a folder only the contents of that fo...

Страница 45: ...haring click to select the Share this folder on the network check box OR In Windows 2000 if you want to share the drive or folder with anybody on the network network sharing click to select the Share this folder check box OR In Windows 98SE and Windows Me if you want to share the drive or folder with anybody on the network network sharing click Share as 5 Click OK ...

Страница 46: ... folder on the network check box is not selected OR In Windows 2000 click Do not share this folder OR In Windows 98SE and Windows Me click Not Shared 3 Click OK Sharing printers To share printers in Windows XP 1 Click Start then click Control Panel The Control Panel window opens If your Control Panel is in Category View click Printers and Other Hardware 2 Click Double click the Printers and Faxes ...

Страница 47: ...shared you can View shared drives and folders Map a network drive Open and copy files stored on other network computers Print documents on network printers Viewing shared drives and folders To view shared drives and folders 1 In Windows XP click Start then click My Network Places The My Network Places window opens OR In Windows 2000 and Windows Me double click the My Network Places icon The My Net...

Страница 48: ...d drives and folders are listed Mapping a Network Drive After a drive or folder on one computer is mapped as a drive on another computer the contents of the drive or folder can be accessed as if the drive were attached directly to the computer For example the My Documents folder on computer 1 is mapped as the Z drive on computer 2 To access the My Documents folder on computer 1 from computer 2 cli...

Страница 49: ...e then double click the file Copying files across the network To copy files across the network 1 In Windows XP click Start then click My Computer The My Computer window opens OR In Windows 2000 Windows 98 and Windows Me double click the My Computer icon 2 Browse to the network drive that contains the file you want to copy 3 Browse to the file you want to copy 4 Click the file 5 Click Edit then cli...

Страница 50: ...etwork Resources www gateway com Printing files across the network To print files across the network 1 Open the file you want to print 2 Click File then click Print 3 In the printer name list click the network printer 4 Click OK ...

Страница 51: ...r defined network private password This utility lets you set up a network password for the local Powerline device that is connected to the computer where the utility is running The advanced utility option lets you set up a network password remotely on other Gateway Powerline devices through the powerline For subsequent network encryption updates we recommend that you use the same computer you used...

Страница 52: ... configuration utility The Gateway Powerline encryption management utility has four tabs to configure the Powerline settings Device Network Security Advanced Select a tab to customize the settings Important Before running this utility make sure that a Gateway Powerline device is installed correctly ...

Страница 53: ...ttings The Device tab provides a list of your Gateway Powerline devices that are connected to the computer that is running the configuration utility The utility also shows the average data rate performance of your Powerline network The Device tab opens when the Powerline utility starts ...

Страница 54: ...eway Powerline Adapter Configuration Utility starts and the utility scans the Powerline network for Powerline devices that are connected to the network 2 Click Refresh The utility runs an analysis on the networked Powerline devices performance The progress bar changes to a Link Quality status bar and indicates the average network data rate The color of the status bar reflects the average performan...

Страница 55: ...ntrol MAC address and the device data rate in mega bits per second Mbps Click Scan Powerline Network to refresh the network devices information Important If your Gateway Powerline device information does not display in the device information list make sure that you did not change the network password to a different network password than your current network password For more information see Using ...

Страница 56: ...word the new password applies to the Gateway Powerline device that is currently selected in the Powerline configuration utility Important All Powerline devices must use the same network password Important The network password must have between 4 and 24 characters The password is case sensitive can include all alphabet letters numbers or punctuation marks The password is required to add new devices...

Страница 57: ...ility connects to the Powerline device 4 Click the Security tab 5 Type the new password in the Networked Password box then click Set Local The password changes 6 Click OK The utility closes Restoring the Gateway Powerline network password to the default password To restore the Gateway Powerline network password to the default password 1 Click Start Programs Gateway Powerline Adapter then click PLU...

Страница 58: ...ck the Security tab 5 Click Restore Default The password changes to HomePlug the default Powerline network password 6 Click OK The utility closes Using the Advanced tab settings Use the Advanced tab to set up a network password remotely on other computers through the powerline network ...

Страница 59: ...rk for Powerline devices that are connected to the network 2 Click the Advanced tab 3 Type the private network password into the Network Password box 4 Locate the different passwords IDs for the other devices you want to manage 5 Type one of the passwords into the Add Password box and click Add The password appears in the Remote Passwords box 6 Repeat Step 5 for each password you want to add 7 Cli...

Страница 60: ...56 Chapter 3 Using the Powerline Adapter Configuration Utility www gateway com ...

Страница 61: ...57 4 Getting Help Technical Support Gateway offers a wide range of customer service technical support and information services Use the following information to contact Gateway for help ...

Страница 62: ... 2951 Canada Gateway s fee based software tutorial service Get tutorial assistance for software issues billed by the minute 800 229 1103 charged to your credit card 900 555 4695 charged to your telephone bill Gateway Technical Support Talk to a Gateway Technical Support representative about a non tutorial technical support question TDD Technical Support for hearing impaired is available Weekdays 6...

Страница 63: ...59 A Safety Regulatory and Legal Information ...

Страница 64: ...ision reception However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception which can be determined by 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 s...

Страница 65: ...onditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation California Proposition 65 Warning Warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product Warning This product contains chemicals includi...

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