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Page 1: User Manual
200 Mbps MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter Model #: HPE200AV User Manual Ver 1.0 Solutions for the Digital Life ™... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Introduction Package Contents Features System Requirements Getting to Know the Ethernet Adapter Technical Support 2 Connecting the MegaPlug Adapter Connecting the Adapters Installing the Configuration Utility 3 Using the Configuration Utility Encryption Key About 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 5 Setting Up Static IP Address... - Page 3 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual This page left intentionally blank.
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Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mpbs Ethernet Adapter. The MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter is one of the easiest ways to enjoy home or small business networking. It operates on the MegaPlug Powerline Specification dard, providing fast data transfer speeds over home lines are the most common medium in households, with multiple outlets in every room, the MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter allows multiple desktop and laptop comput- ers to be networked easily, enabling them to share an Internet connection, printers,... -
Page 5: Features
Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual Features HomePlug Turbo compliant 200 Mbps data rate (maximum) 128-bit encryption Two-pronged US power plug (fits ungrounded power outlets) Power and Link indicators System Requirements At least one available power outlet Standard home power wiring Computer with the following: ·... -
Page 6: Getting To Know The Ethernet Adapter
Getting to Know the Ethernet Adapter This section contains a quick description of the Adapter’s external features. Front Panel The Adapter’s front panel features 3 lights ( Power Light The Power light glows green when sychronized with another device. If the Power light is off, it can still be powered up. -
Page 7: Technical Support
Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual Technical Support Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making durable, high-quality, high-perfor- mance products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support Department is available all day every day to provide professional support. Actiontec Electronics, Inc. -
Page 8: Connecting The Megaplug Adapter
Connecting the MegaPlug Adapter To connect the Adapter, it must be connected to a computer, plugged into a stan- dard wall outlet, and the Configuration Utility loaded on the computer. Connecting the Adapters To use the Adapters properly, two Adapters should be plugged into electrical out- lets, and devices (computers, printers, etc.) connected to them. -
Page 9: Installing The Configuration Utility
Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 5. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on a router/ gateway connected to a computer. Follow the instructions in the next section, “Installing the Configuration Utility.” Installing the Configuration Utility After connecting the Adapters, install the Configuration Utility: 1. - Page 10 Chapter 2 Connecting the MegaPlug Adapters 4. When this window appears, click Finish. 5. Repeat for other computers connected to an Adapter. ☞ Note: If using a computer running Windows Vista, you may have to click through a “User Account Control” window to install the program.
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Page 12: Using The Configuration Utility
Using the Configuration Utility Once the Adapters have been properly connected and installed, the user can further configure the Adapters using the Actiontec MegaPlug access the Utility: 1. Click Start on the desktop, then Programs. 2. From the Programs menu, find “Actiontec MegaPlug MegaPlug AV Configuration Utility. -
Page 13: About
Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual Enter an encryption key in the “Encryption Key” text box to provide security for your MegaPlug network. The key is similar to a password, can be made up of any combination of letters or numbers, from 4 to 8 characters long , and is not case sensitive. -
Page 14: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter, and techniques to solve them. Note that these tech- niques may not be successful in all cases. Also included is a list of frequently asked questions. -
Page 15: Frequently Asked Questions
Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual s Use the Adapter’s Configuration Utility to detect all other Adapters on the network. Then, plug the Adapters into adjacent sockets. If the Ethernet lights still don’t illuminate, contact technical support. The Power and Link lights are on, but I can’t access the router/gateway from the computer s Try plugging the Adapters in different power outlets, preferably closer... - Page 16 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Does using the Adapter cause any interference with other home network- ing devices? No. The Adapter operates at a different frequency than other power line control devices and can co-exist with technologies such as -10, us, and works.
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Page 18: Setting Up Static Ip Address
Setting Up Static IP Address To communicate with a MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter from a computer on the net- work, the user may have to switch the static , so that the computer and the Adapter are on the same subnet. To set up static on a computer, select the operating system and follow the instructions. - Page 19 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 3. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network and Internet. 4. The “Network and Internet” window appears. Click Network and Sharing Center.
- Page 20 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 5. The “Network and Sharing Center” screen appears. From the menu on the left, click Manage network connections. 6. The “Network Connections” screen appears.. Double-click Local Area Connection.
- Page 21 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 7. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. In the “This con- nection uses the following items” list box, double-click Internet Protocol TCP/IP 8. The “Internet Protocol ( ) Properties” window appears. TCP/IP...
- Page 22 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 9. In the General tab, make sure the circle next to “Use the following is selected. When active, a black dot appears in the circle. If the circle already contains a black dot, leave it alone. 10.
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Page 23: Windows Xp
Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual Windows XP 1. From the desktop, click Start button in the lower left corner. 2. From the menu that appears, select Control Panel. 3. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network Connections. - Page 24 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 4. In the “Network Connections” window, double-click Local Area Connection. A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection. If more than one Local Area Connection is listed, locate the one that corresponds to the network card installed in your computer by finding the name of the network card in the “Device Name”...
- Page 25 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 7. The “Internet Protocol ( 8. In the General tab, make sure the circle next to “Use the following is selected. When active, a black dot appears in the circle. If the circle already contains a black dot, leave it alone.
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Page 26: Windows 2000
Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address Windows 2000 1. From the desktop, click on the Start button in the lower left corner. 2. From the menu that appears, select Settings. 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. - Page 27 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network and Dial- up Connections. 5. In the “Network and Dial-up Connections” window, double-click Local Area Connection. A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection. If there is more than one Local Area Connection listed, locate the one that cor- responds to the network card installed in the computer by finding the name of the network card in the Device Name column.
- Page 28 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 6. The “Local Area Connection Status” window appears. Select General, then click Properties. 7. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Click General. 8. In the “Components checked are used by this connection” list box, double- click Internet Protocol ( TCP/IP...
- Page 29 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 9. The “Internet Protocol ( 10. In the General tab, make sure the circle next to “Obtain an matically” is selected. When active, a black dot appears in the circle. If the circle already contains a black dot, leave it alone.
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Page 30: Windows Me
Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address Windows Me 1. From the desktop, click on the Start button in the lower left corner. 2. From the menu that appears, select Settings. 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. - Page 31 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network. 5. The “Network” window appears. In the “The following network components are installed” list box, locate and double-click TCP/IP...
- Page 32 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 6. The “ Properties” window appears. Click TCP/IP 7. In the Address tab, make sure the circle next to “Specify an selected. When active, a black dot appears in the circle. If the circle already contains a black dot, leave it alone.
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Page 33: Windows 98 Se
Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 13. The “System Settings Change” window appears, asking whether the computer should be restarted. Click Yes. The computer restarts. It is now set up with a static address. Windows 98 SE 1. - Page 34 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network. 5. The “Network” window appears. In the “The following network components are installed” list box, locate and double-click TCP/IP...
- Page 35 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 6. The “ Properties” window appears. Select TCP/IP 7. In the Address tab, make sure the circle next to “Specify an selected. When active, a black dot appears in the circle. If the circle already contains a black dot, leave it alone.
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Page 36: Setting Up File And Printer Sharing
Setting Up File and Printer Sharing This chapter describes how to share files, hard drives, and printers over the MegaPlug network. File Sharing To share files, directories, or hard drives on the MegaPlug network, select the oper- ating system running on the computer, then follow the instructions. Windows XP After installing and configuring the Adapter, Windows file sharing. - Page 37 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 3. Click Change. 4. When the “Computer Name Changes” window appears, enter a new computer name in the “Computer name” text box. 5. Enter a workgroup name in the “Workgroup” text book. 6.
- Page 38 Chapter 6 Setting Up File and Printer Sharing Windows 2000 After installing and configuring the Adapter, Windows 2000 automatically enables file sharing. The only item that needs to be altered is workgroup settings. All the computers on the network must have the same workgroup name, but different computer names.
- Page 39 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4. The “Identification Changes” window appears. In the “Computer Name” text box, type a name different than the other computers on the network. 5. In the “Workgroup” text box, enter the network workgroup name. This is the same on each computer on the network.
- Page 40 Chapter 6 Setting Up File and Printer Sharing Windows 98, 98SE, and Me 1. Click Start, select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Network icon. The Network window appears. 3. In the “Configuration” tab, click Add. The “Select Network Component Type” window appears.
- Page 41 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4. Select Service, then click Add. The “Select Network Service” window appears. 5. Highlight File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks, then click OK. 6. The “File and Print Sharing” window appears. Make sure both options have a check mark in their check boxes.
- Page 42 Chapter 6 Setting Up File and Printer Sharing 7. Click OK. The Network window reappears. 8. In the Network window, select Identification. The “Identification” tab appears. 9. In the “Computer Name” text box, type a name different than the other com- puters on the network.
- Page 43 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 15. After your computer restarts, Windows prompts for a user name and pass- word. Enter a user name and password, then write them on a sheet of paper, as they will be needed to access the network in the future. 16.
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Page 44: Printer Sharing
Chapter 6 Setting Up File and Printer Sharing Depends on Password - Allows you to set both Read Only and Full access on the shared file or drive. The level of access will depend on the passwords entered in the appropriate field. 20. - Page 45 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4. A “Properties” window appears, with the “Sharing” tab displayed. 5. Select Shared As or Share this Printer. This automatically inserts a default name for the printer share name. You can set a password for the printer at this time if you want to restrict who on the network can use the printer.
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Page 46: A Specifications
Specifications General Model Number (MegaPlug Standards HomePlug IEEE 802.3 IEEE 802.3u Security 128-bit link encryption with key management Frequency Band 2 MHz – 28 MHz Modulation symbol modulation on line synchronozation OFDM Carrier Modulation QPSK BPSK ROBO QoS (Quality of Service) Integrated prioritized random access Contention-free access Segment bursting... -
Page 47: Led Indicators
Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual LED Indicators Power, Link, Ethernet Environmental Power 100 - 240v @ 50 - 60 Hz internal Certifications part 15 class B Home Plug certification Operating Temperature 0º C to 40º C (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage Temperature -20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF) Operating Humidity... -
Page 48: B Glossary
Glossary Client A desktop or mobile computer connected to a network. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) A protocol designed to automatically assign an your network. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) Modem A modem that uses existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds. Encryption A method to allow wireless data transmissions a level of security. - Page 49 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual Subnet Mask A set of four numbers configured like an numbers used only within a particular network. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) The standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet. WAN (Wide Area Network) A network that connects computers located in separate areas, (i.e., different buildings, cities, countries).
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Page 50: Notices
Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa- tion. -
Page 51: Miscellaneous Legal Notices
Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual This device complies with Part 15 of the lowing two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unwanted operation ☞... -
Page 52: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Hardware: Actiontec Electronics, Inc., warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase from Actiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller. Actiontec Electronics’... - Page 53 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED WITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, THE USE OF WHICH IS GOVERNED BY A SEPARATE END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO SUCH THIRD- PARTY SOFTWARE.
- Page 54 Limited Warranty NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT OR MALFUNCTION IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPT TO OPEN, REPAIR OR MODIFY THE...
- Page 55 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, U.S.A., excluding its conflicts of laws and principles, and excluding the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.