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6. Troubleshooting   

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 Why other Powerline Adapters aren

t listed on the network of my Configuration 

Utility?   

A: Make sure other devices are working properly and correctly installed. Please also 

check  if  every  device  uses  the  same  network  password.  Try  to  set  each  device 
with the same network password or add other device

s device password into your 

remote password list.   

 

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 What types of security problems will I be encountering?   

A: If your house is on the same power grid as your neighbor, it is possible for a hacker 

to  get  in  your  network.  However,  this  problem  can  be  easily  overcome  by 
activating the encryption key of each Powerline device.   

 

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 Will HomePlug operate on different circuit breakers?   

A:  HomePlug  can  operate  on  different  circuit  breakers  without  affecting  the 

performance.  However,  the  signal  will  not  pass  through  the  power  transformers 
outside your house.   

 

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 What OS does the HomePlug utility software fully support?   

A: Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, and XP. Windows NT and Mac are only supported by 

the Ethernet Powerline Adapter as a Bridge.   

 

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 How does 56bit-DES compare with Wireless 802.11b 128bit-WEP encryption?   

A: 56bit-DES is superior because of its DES type encryption. Just because 802.11b 

uses 128bit-WEP with more bits doesn't mean the encryption is better. HomePlug 
devices use hardware 56bit-DES encryption. With hardware encryption the signal 
is  almost  impossible  to  crack.  The  hardware  encryption  process  does  not  affect 
bandwidth, and the encryption is enabled at all times.   

 

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 I cannot connect to other computers on my powerline network or to the Internet. 

A:  Make  sure  the  IP  address  and  TCP/IP  protocol  are  set  up  correctly  for  all  the 

powerline networked computers.   

     

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  Do  the  PL-104E/U  device  cause  interference  with  other  home  networking  or 

products? 

A: No. PL-104E/U can co-exist with phoneline and wireless networking technologies. 

Содержание Powerline Ethernet Bridge PL-104E

Страница 1: ...Powerline Communication Powerline Ethernet Bridge PL 104E USB Powerline Adapter PL 104U USER S MANUAL...

Страница 2: ...ual is accurate PLANET disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or omissions that may have occurred Information in this User s Manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commi...

Страница 3: ...sure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 240 VAC depends on the power supply type in your country is used on the phase conductors all current carrying conductors 8 Plug the device directly i...

Страница 4: ...5 1 2 4 System Requirements 6 1 3 Specification 6 2 Planning your Powerline Network 8 3 Powerline Ethernet Bridge Installation 9 3 1 Hardware Installation 9 3 2 Driver Installation 9 4 Powerline USB...

Страница 5: ...erface for directly connecting to a computer s Ethernet card or existing Ethernet switch hub or broadband router The PL 104U is an USB to Powerline network adapter with an USB type B connector for dir...

Страница 6: ...Up to 90m between powerline nodes w Plug and play operation provides easy setup w Shares internet access across your entire home powerline network w Up to 14 Mbps data transfer over powerline 1 1 2 Pa...

Страница 7: ...ic PLC LNK Steady on indicates PL 104E has connected to a powerline network ETH LNK ACT Steady on indicates the RJ 45 port has correctly connected to the network card of your PC or the Ethernet networ...

Страница 8: ...up to 12Mbps Plug it into the USB port set it up and you are ready to go So for full desktop and notebook PC flexibility and powerline convenience the PL 104U provides the perfect solution 1 2 1 Feat...

Страница 9: ...LED Description PWR Steady on indicates PL 104U has correctly connected to the USB port of your PC LNK Steady on indicates PL 104U has connected to a powerline network ACT Blinking indicates there exi...

Страница 10: ...1 1 Ports One Powerline Port One 10Mbps Ethernet RJ 45 port One Powerline port One USB type B jack Speed LAN 10Mbps Powerline 14Mbps actual throughput is about 6Mbps USB 12Mbps Powerline 14Mbps actua...

Страница 11: ...7 OS support Any system that provides an Ethernet interface Windows 98SE 2000 Me and XP Utility compatibility Windows 98SE 2000 Me and XP...

Страница 12: ...configured it using the Security Configuration Utility Connect a straight through UTP Category 5 cable to the uplink port of the router or connect crossover UTP Category 5 cable to a LAN port on the...

Страница 13: ...er outlet NOTE Because PL 104E sends data over the powerline of your house it is best to plug it directly into a power outlet Do not plug PL 104E into a UPS power strip with surge protection PL 104E h...

Страница 14: ...L 104U has its own power filter for protection against surges 4 2 Powerline USB Adapter Driver Installation The installation procedure for the network driver will vary depending on which operating sys...

Страница 15: ...you to select the suitable driver to install Please select pl_104u inf for Windows 2000 and XP 104u_98 inf for Windows 98SE and Me Click Next to continue NOTE Windows 2000 and XP will inform you that...

Страница 16: ...tell you when it has finished installing the new driver Click the Finish button 5 If Windows ask you to restart the system please click the Yes button to restart your computer or click the No button...

Страница 17: ...can start the installation as follows Click on Start Menu Run Enter E Utility PL 104E setup exe in the appeared box where E is the letter of your CD ROM drive Click on OK button 3 The utility will be...

Страница 18: ...14 2 The Network tab shows all Powerline devices present on your network Click Scan Powerline Network to update Powerline network...

Страница 19: ...15 3 The Security tab shows the default network password is HomePlug Enter your own private network password if needed and click Set Local...

Страница 20: ...evices set different network password with yours Each device password is different and listed on the bottom case label stuck on each Powerline Adapter Enter the device password The format is xxxx xxxx...

Страница 21: ...17 5 Click OK to close the Utility program...

Страница 22: ...ough the power transformers outside your house w What OS does the HomePlug utility software fully support A Windows 98SE ME 2000 and XP Windows NT and Mac are only supported by the Ethernet Powerline...

Страница 23: ...nt homes How is eavesdropping prevented A PL 104E U 56 bit DES security encryption to ensure network separation between homes To enable 56 bit DES security encryption on PL 104E U you must run the sec...

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