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- Page 1 Powerline Communication Powerline Ethernet Bridge – PL-104E USB Powerline Adapter - PL-104U USER’S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Ce Mark Warning
PLANET Technology. Disclaimer PLANET Technology does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in all environments and applications, and makes no warranty and representation, either implied or expressed, with respect to the quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. - Page 3 mportant Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions carefully. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
1. Introduction... 1 1.1 Powerline Ethernet Bridge – PL-104E... 1 1.1.1 Features ... 2 1.1.2 Package Content... 2 1.1.3 Hardware Description... 3 1.1.4 System Requirements ... 3 1.2 USB to Powerline Network Adapter – PL-104U... 4 1.2.1 Features ... 4 1.2.2 Package Contents ... -
Page 5: Introduction
1.1 Powerline Ethernet Bridge – PL-104E The PLANET Powerline Ethernet Bridge PL-104E offers a complete Internet connection solution for your home powerline network. The PL-104E makes sharing your high-speed broadband Internet access easier than ever. Build a strong and simple-to-use home network by taking advantage of the most pervasive medium - powerline. -
Page 6: Features
1.1.1 Features HomePlug Powerline Alliance Specification 1.0 compliant Built-in power plug for both powerline network and power supply Connects 10/100 Ethernet network to powerline Network for seamless integration 56-bit data encryption to ensure data security and reliability Easy to use Windows-based security key configuration utility Easy to read LED indicators Support CSMA/CA protocol on power line interface Up to 90m between powerline nodes... -
Page 7: Hardware Description
1.1.3 Hardware Description PL-104E front panel: LEDs status LNK/ACT 1.1.4 System Requirements § Existing Ethernet/fast Ethernet network or an existing Ethernet/fast Ethernet network adapter and network cable § TCP/IP protocol § CD-ROM Drive (for installing Encryption Utility) Description Blinking indicates there exists collision in powerline network Blinking indicates there exists powerline network traffic Steady on indicates PL-104E has connected to a... -
Page 8: Usb To Powerline Network Adapter - Pl-104U
1.2 USB to Powerline Network Adapter – PL-104U The newest and fastest way to network your PCs is through powerline networking, which allows you to turn the powerline in your home into your network cable. The easiest way to integrate any PC or laptop into such a powerline network is with PLANET Powerline USB Adapter. -
Page 9: Hardware Description
immediately, if possible, retain the carton including the original packing material, and use them against to repack the product in case there is a need to return it to us for repair. 1.2.3 Hardware Description PL-104U front panel LEDs status Description Steady on indicates PL-104U has correctly connected to the USB port of your PC... -
Page 10: System Requirements
1.2.4 System Requirements § Pentium-class 90 MHz or higher § Minimum 32 MB RAM § USB-ready PC § Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP § CD-ROM Drive (for installing driver and Encryption Utility) 1.3 Specification Product Powerline Ethernet Bridge Powerline USB Adapter Model PL-104E HomePlug 1.0... - Page 11 Any system that provides OS support an Ethernet interface Utility compatibility Windows 98SE, 2000, Me and XP Windows 98SE, 2000, Me and...
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Page 12: Planning Your Powerline Network
2. Planning your Powerline Network With PLANET Powerline products, a network can be created using home powerline. Computers can be networked over powerline using a USB Adapter or an Ethernet converter. Use PL-104U for an USB-enabled computer or use PL-104E for an Ethernet-enabled computer. -
Page 13: Powerline Ethernet Bridge Installation
3. Powerline Ethernet Bridge Installation 3.1 Hardware Installation 1. Plug one end of an UTP category 5 cable into the computer, switch or hub’s LAN port. 2. Plug the other end of the network cable into the 10/100 RJ-45 Ethernet ports on PL-104E. -
Page 14: Powerline Usb Adapter Installation
4. Powerline USB Adapter Installation 4.1 Connecting USB to Powerline Network Adapter 1. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the computer’s USB port. 2. Plug the USB cable into the USB port on PL-104U. 3. Plug the PL-104U directly into a power outlet. NOTE: Because PL-104U sends data over the powerline of your house;... - Page 15 2. Windows will start to search the CD to find the suitable driver. 3. Windows may ask 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 there is no digital signature found.
- Page 16 4. Windows will 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 to restart later.
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Page 17: Powerline Configuration Utility
5. Powerline Configuration Utility 5.1 Install the Powerline Configuration Utility The installation procedure for the Powerline Configuration utility will vary depending on which operating system you are using on your computer. The following procedure is for installation under Windows XP. Installation on other operation system is similar. 1. - Page 18 2. The Network tab shows all Powerline devices present on your network. Click Scan Powerline Network to update Powerline network.
- Page 19 3. The Security tab shows the default network password is HomePlug. Enter your own private network password if needed and click Set Local.
- Page 20 4. The Advanced tab allows you to add other remote device password. You don’t need this password unless other devices 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-xxxx-xxxx) and click Add.
- Page 21 5. Click OK to close the Utility program.
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Page 22: Troubleshooting
w 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. - Page 23 PL-104E/U operates in a different frequency band than powerline control and co-exists with technologies such as X-10, CEBus and LONworks. w How do the PL-104E/U devices handle signal interference between two adjacent homes? How is eavesdropping prevented? A: PL-104E/U 56-bit DES security encryption to ensure network separation between homes.