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NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor
YML798 Rev1
Contents
1. Introduction to NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor .....................................................3
Package Contents .............................................................................................................4
Important Safety Instructions ...........................................................................................5
System Requirements .......................................................................................................6
Getting to Know your NP285 ............................................................................................7
2. All about the Home Network ...................................................................................................8
Windows 98 and Windows Me ..........................................................................................8
Windows 2000 ..................................................................................................................8
Windows XP ......................................................................................................................9
3. Installing the Security and Configuration Utility ................................................................... 10
Installation ...................................................................................................................... 10
Uninstallation ................................................................................................................. 10
About Network Security with the NP285 .........................................................................11
Network Security .................................................................................................11
How to Use Passwords Correctly ..........................................................................11
Network Volume ..................................................................................................11
4. Configuration Utility for Windows ......................................................................................... 12
Running the Utility .......................................................................................................... 12
Main screen .................................................................................................................... 12
Privacy Screen ................................................................................................................ 15
Diagnostics Screen ......................................................................................................... 16
About Screen .................................................................................................................. 17
5. Examples of NP285 Usage .................................................................................................... 18
Home Networking-option 1 ............................................................................................. 18
Home Networking-option 2 ............................................................................................. 19
Home Networking-option 3 .............................................................................................20
Home Networking-option 4 ............................................................................................. 21
6. Frequently Asked Questions ...............................................................................................22
General ...........................................................................................................................22
Applications ....................................................................................................................23
Security ...........................................................................................................................24
Technical .........................................................................................................................24
Appendix A: Technical Data .......................................................................................................27
Appendix B: Cable Connections .................................................................................................28
RJ-45 Network Ports .......................................................................................................28
Straight and crossover cable configuration ...................................................................29
Appendix C: Registration and Warranty Information ..................................................................30
