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Operating system:
Windows 2000, Windows XP (32 bit and 64 bit) and Win-
dows Vista (32 bit and 64 bit).
(Windows 9x and Me will also work, but are no longer
offi cially supported by Hama.)
Mac OS X and Linux as of Kernel 2.4, as well as other
network-capable operating systems (without support).
6. Connection and Display Elements:
The Hama Powerline adapter is equipped with 3 control
lights (LEDs) as well as a network (Ethernet RJ45)
connection.
Power
Illuminated:
Adapter is being supplied
with power
Flashing:
Adapter is booting
Off:
Adapter is separated from
mains
Link
Illuminated:
Adapter is in contact with
one or more adapters in the
network
Flashing:
Adapters are exchanging
data, e.g. encryption data
Off:
No other adapter was found
Ethernet
Illuminated:
A data transfer is being
initiated
Flashing:
Data is being transferred
Off:
No data is being transferred
7. Connecting the Hama Powerline Adapter:
This section explains how to connect a Powerline
adapter to a computer.
Before you connect the adapter, please take note of the
device password, which is printed on a label attached to
the bottom of the adapter. You may need this password
later for confi guring the network.
• Plug the enclosed Ethernet cable into the network
socket at the bottom of the adapter.
• Then connect the other end, e.g. to your router,
computer or other network devices.
• Finally, plug the adapter into a mains socket or power
strip.
Note:
No drivers are required for installation.
8. Hama Powerline 85 Mbps Utility:
This section introduces you to the Hama Powerline 85
Mbps Utility. Please note that the utility runs on Windows
2000/XP or Vista only.
Installing the Hama Powerline 85 Mbps Utility:
1. Place the enclosed CD-ROM in your drive.
2. Select your preferred language in the autostart menu.
3. Now click the menu item
Install Hama Powerline
Utility
.