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14 Mbps
HomePlug

Ethernet Adapter

Model #: HPE100I

User Manual

Ver 1.0
Solutions for the Digital Life
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  • Page 1: Ethernet Adapter

    14 Mbps HomePlug Ethernet Adapter Model #: HPE100I 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 HomePlug Adapters Connecting the Adapters Installing the Configuration Utility 3 Using the Configuration Utility Device Network Security About 4 Troubleshooting...
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  • Page 4: Introduction

    Internet connection, printers, files, and games, without any additional wiring. If you want to take your computer networking to the next level, the Actiontec HomePlug Ethernet Adapter is sure to be one of the keys to your success.

  • Page 5: Features

    Actiontec HomePlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Features HomePlug 1.0 compliant 14 Mbps data rate (maximum) 56-bit encryption Two-pronged US power plug (fits ungrounded power outlets) Power and Link indicators System Requirements At least 2 available power outlets 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 2 lights ( Power Light The Power light glows green when the Adapter is powered on, and remains off (or dark) when no power is present.

  • Page 7: Technical Support

    Ethernet cable. 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. E-mail: http://support.actiontec.com/email_support/support_form.php Internet: www.actiontec.com/support Actiontec Electronics, Inc.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Homeplug Adapters

    Connecting the HomePlug Adapters To connect the Adapters, they must be connected to a computer, plugged into a standard wall outlet, and the Configuration Utility loaded on the computer. Connecting the Adapters To use the Adapters properly, one Adapter must be connected to a computer, and the other Adapter must be connected to a router/gateway connected to a computer.

  • Page 9: Installing The Configuration Utility

    Actiontec HomePlug 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. Next, 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: Using The Configuration Utility

    Adapters using the Actiontec HomePlug Configuration Utility. The Utility also provides information about the network. To access the Utility, double-click on the Actiontec HomePlug Utility icon on the computer’s desktop. The Utility appears on the desktop. See the following sections for more informa- tion about the Utility’s capabilities.

  • Page 11: Link Quality

    Actiontec HomePlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual State The “State” text box in the Device tab displays the address of the Adapter connected to the computer. Device List The Device List (the list box at the center of the Device tab) displays all HomePlug Adapters connected to the computer.

  • Page 12: Network

    Chapter 3 Using the Configuration Utility Excellent When the Link Quality is “Excellent,” the bar graph is shaded green. This kind of network connection results in high communication speeds (at or near 14 Mbps) between the devices on the network. Network Selecting Network from the row of tabs near the top of the Utility’s window gener- ates the “Network”...

  • Page 13: Security

    Actiontec HomePlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Security Selecting Security from the row of tabs near the top of the Utility’s window gener- ates the “Security” tab. Network Password Security (56-bit encryption) is set by default when a HomePlug network is created.

  • Page 14: About

    Chapter 3 Using the Configuration Utility Setting up Security To set up security on a HomePlug network: Enter the Device Device text box. 2. Click Add. 3. The Adapter’s device steps 1 and 2 for all Adapters on the network. 4.
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  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    If the Adapter’s Ethernet light is not illuminating, a LAN connection is not being detected. s Check the Ethernet adapter on the computer and make sure it is enabled and working properly. Also, make sure the right type of Ethernet cable is being used.

  • Page 17: Frequently Asked Questions

    Actiontec HomePlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 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 together. s Make sure all Adapters on the network are using the same security parameters.
  • Page 18 No, the Configuration Utility is a diagnostic and security tool. Since the Adapter is fully plug-and-play compatible, it needs no software drivers to operate. How many Adapters can be installed on the same LAN (local area network)? Actiontec recommends using no more than 16 Adapters on one network.
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  • Page 20: Setting Up Static Ip Address

    Setting Up Static IP Address To communicate with a Home Plug 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.
  • Page 21 Actiontec HomePlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network.
  • Page 22 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 5. The “Network” window appears. In the “The following network components are installed” list box, locate and double-click 6. The “ Properties” window appears. Select TCP/IP 7. In the Address tab, make sure the circle next to “Specify an selected.

  • Page 23: Windows Me

    Actiontec HomePlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 9. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” text box: 255.255.255.0 Press the space bar on the keyboard to add the periods between the numbers. 10. Click . The Properties window disappears. TCP/IP 11.
  • Page 24 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network.
  • Page 25 Actiontec HomePlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 5. The “Network” window appears. In the “The following network components are installed” list box, locate and double-click 6. The “ Properties” window appears. Click TCP/IP 7. In the Address tab, make sure the circle next to “Specify an selected.

  • Page 26: Windows 2000

    Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 9. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” text box: 255.255.255.0 Do not include the periods; they are automatically entered. 10. Click . The TCP/IP 11. If there is a check in the box next to “Detect connection to network media,” click on it to uncheck the box.
  • Page 27 Actiontec HomePlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network and Dial- up Connections.
  • Page 28 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 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 29 Actiontec HomePlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 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 ( 9. The “Internet Protocol ( 10. In the General tab, make sure the circle next to “Obtain an matically”...

  • Page 30: Windows Xp

    Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 12. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” text box: 255.255.255.0 Press the space bar on the keyboard to add the periods between the numbers. 13. Click . The “Internet Protocol ( 14 In the “Local Area Connection Properties”...
  • Page 31 Actiontec HomePlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 3. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network Connections. 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 32 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 5. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Select General. 6. In the “This connection uses the following items” list box, double-click Internet Protocol ( TCP/IP 7. The “Internet Protocol ( ) Properties” window appears. TCP/IP...
  • Page 33 Actiontec HomePlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 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.

  • Page 34: 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 HomePlug network. File Sharing To share files, directories, or hard drives on the HomePlug network, select the operating system running on the computer, then follow the instructions. Windows XP After installing and configuring the Adapter, Windows file sharing.
  • Page 35 Actiontec HomePlug 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. Click OK.
  • Page 36 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 37 Actiontec HomePlug 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 38 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 39 Actiontec HomePlug 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...
  • Page 40 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 41 Actiontec HomePlug 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.

  • Page 42: 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 43 Actiontec HomePlug 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.

  • Page 44: Specifications

    Specifications General Model Number 00I (14 Mbps HomePlug Ethernet Adapter) HPE1 Standards HomePlug 1.0 IEEE 802.3 10BaseT Security 56-bit data encryption Frequency Band z - 20.9 Modulation symbol modulation OFDM Carrier Modulation DQPSK DBPSK ROBO Access Methods CSMA Other Protocols...

  • Page 45: Led Indicators

    Actiontec HomePlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual LED Indicators Power, Link Environmental Power External, 110 - 240v 0.2a, 50 - 60 Hz Certifications part 15, Operating Temperature 0º C to 40º C (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage Temperature -20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF)
  • Page 46 Glossary Access Point A device that allows wireless clients to connect to one another. An access point can also act as a bridge between wireless clients and a “wired” network, such as an Ethernet network. Wireless clients can be moved anywhere within the cover- age area of the access point and remain connected to the network.

  • Page 47: Ethernet Network

    Actiontec HomePlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Ethernet Network A standard wired networking configuration using cables and hubs. Firewall A method preventing users outside the network from accessing and/or damag- ing files or computers on the network. Gateway A central device that manages the data traffic of your network, as well as data traffic to and from the Internet.

  • Page 48: B Glossary

    PPPoE (Point-To-Point Protocol over Ethernet)/ PPPoA (Point-To-Point Protocol over ATM) Methods of secure data transmission. Router A central device that manages the data traffic of your network. Subnet Mask A set of four numbers configured like an numbers used only within a particular network. SSID See “...
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  • Page 50: Notices

    Modifications requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Actiontec Electronics, Inc., may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Declaration of conformity for products marked with the only.

  • Page 51: Miscellaneous Legal Notices

    © Actiontec Electronics, Inc. Actiontec Installation Buddy, Connection 2005 Solutions for the Digital Life, Actiontec Digital Gear, and the Actiontec logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Actiontec Electronics, Inc. All other names are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 52: Limited Warranty

    Software: Actiontec Electronics warrants to Customer that each software program licensed from it will perform in substantial conformance to its program specifica- tions, for a period of ninety (90) days from the date of purchase from Actiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller. Actiontec Electronics warrants the media con- taining software against failure during the warranty period.
  • Page 53 The repaired or replaced item will be shipped to Customer, at Actiontec Electronics’ expense, not later than thirty (30) days after Actiontec Electronics receives the defective product.
  • Page 54 This warranty gives you specific legal rights which may vary depending on local law. Dispute Resolution: The customer may contact the Director of Technical Support in the event the Customer is not satisfied with Actiontec Electronics’ response to the complaint. In the event that the Customer is still not satisfied with the response of the Director of Technical Support, the Customer is instructed to contact the Director of Marketing.
  • Page 55 Actiontec HomePlug 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.

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