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- Page 2 Information furnished by SMC Networks, Inc. (SMC) is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by SMC for its use, nor for any infringements of patents or other rights of third parties which may result from its use. No license is granted by implication or otherwise under any patent or patent rights of SMC.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Macintosh Computer CHAPTER 5 | Using the EZ Configuration Utility Launch the Utility Utility Layout CHAPTER 6 | Understanding the Information in the SMC EZ Configuration Utility Device List Rename Devices Delete Devices CHAPTER 7 | Add a Powerline Device... -
Page 4: Chapter 1 | Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of an EZ Connect™ Powerline to USB Desktop Adapter (SMCHP1D- USB). SMC is proud to provide you with a powerful yet simple communication device for creating a Powerline network that to extend the range of your wired or wireless network. -
Page 5: Chapter 2 | Getting To Know The Powerline Adapter
The power cord that is connected to the power outlet is simply to link that PC to the Powerline network. Resetting the Powerline Adapter To reset the SMC EZ Connect Powerline Adapter you will need to use the EZ Configuration Utility to reset the password to the default setting of [HomePlug]. -
Page 6: Chapter 3 | Getting Connected
CHAPTER 3 | Getting Connected The EZ Connect Powerline to USB Adapter is connected between the USB port on your Windows- based PC and the Powerline Network. The Powerline network is automatically created once you plug in the first Powerline Device. Power cord COMPUTER connected to... - Page 7 Installing USB Driver To install the USB drivers for the SMC EZ Connect Powerline to USB Adapter follow the steps outlined below. 1. Put the EZ Install CD into your CD-ROM drive. The wizard will auto-run. 2. Click on the [Install USB Drivers] option 3.
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Page 8: Chapter 4 | Installing Ez Configuration Utility
The USB Drivers are not compatible with the Mac OS. However, if you want to manage your Powerline Adapter from a Mac you can use the SMC EZ Configuration Utility. The EZ Configuration Utility for those operating systems are located on the CD-ROM in there respective folders:... - Page 9 To install the utility, follow the steps below: 1. Click on the [Install EZ Configuration Utility] option on the splash screen (shown above) 2. On the SMC Logo screen, click the [Next] button to start. 3. Click the [Next] button again.
- Page 10 [Next] button to continue. 6. Confirm the installation location, and then click the [Next] button to continue. Default install location is: C:/Program Files/SMC. Note: You can change the installation location by clicking the [Change…] button. 7. Confirm the Installation information. Then click the [Install] button to begin the process.
- Page 11 9. When finished, you must restart your computer to finalize the installation. Click the [Yes] button to reboot your PC. When you computer finishing restarting, the installation is complete and you can now use this utility to configure your Powerline network.
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Page 12: Chapter 5 | Using The Ez Configuration Utility
3. Select the [SMC EZ HomePlug Configuration Manager 1.0] folder, and then click on the [SMC EZ HomePlug Configuration Manager 1.0] icon. Note: Before you run this utility please make sure that you have a SMC Powerline device connected directly to the PC. -
Page 13: Chapter 6 | Understanding The Information In The Smc Ez Configuration Utility
CHAPTER 6 | Understanding the Information in the SMC EZ Configuration Utility When you launch the EZ Configuration utility it will automatically scan your Powerline network for all the available Powerline adapters. If a new Powerline device is added to your network it will automatically show up in the utility. -
Page 14: Delete Devices
Device Names The SMC EZ Configuration Utility allows you to change the name of your Powerline devices to make them easier to manage. For example, if you have 4 Powerline adapters in your house, you can give them a name that represents there locations. -
Page 15: Chapter 7 | Add A Powerline Device
CHAPTER 7 | Add a Powerline Device The [Add Device] button is used to add a Powerline device to the EZ Configuration Utility before you connect the hardware to your network. When you click the [Add Device] button, the dialog box below will be displayed: To add a Powerline device to your network, you will need to enter in the Device Password. -
Page 16: Chapter 8 | Setting A Network Password
CHAPTER 8 | Setting a Network Password When you click the [Network Password] button the Network Password wizard will launch. This wizard is used to change the Security Key for all the devices configured with the EZ Configuration Manger. Before then remote Powerline device’s security/network password can be changed with this wizard, the Device Password must be configured in the utility. - Page 17 Note: You can only set passwords for remote Powerline devices if you have the Device Password (DEK) configured in the SMC EZ Configuration Utility. For information on how to do this, please refer to the previous section. 4. When the wizard has completed, click the [Finish] button to return to the EZ Configuration...
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Page 18: Chapter 9 | Running The Diagnostic Wizard
CHAPTER 9 | Running the Diagnostic Wizard The SMC EZ Configuration Utility has a built-in diagnostic tool to help you trouble shoot your Powerline network. To access this tool and detailed report, follow the steps outlined below: 1. After you click the [Diagnostics] button on the default utility page, the Powerline Diagnostics Wizard will launch. - Page 19 3. When the scan has completed, click the [Next] button to view the report summary. 4. The report summary will tell you in there is anything wrong with your Powerline network. To access a complete report click the [Detail Report…] button. If you don’t want to review the details, click the [Finish] button to return to the main utility screen.
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Page 20: Chapter 10 | Understand The Diagnostic Report
CHAPTER 10 | Understand the Diagnostic Report The SMC Diagnostic report is exported to a text file called [DiagnoticDetails.txt]. You can use this report to review the details of your Powerline network and get help resolving connectivity issues. This report has eight sections, which are listed below: •... - Page 21 Host Information This section provides information about SMC EZ Configuration Utility and the PC you are running the utility on. Host Network Connections This section will outline the model name, if you are connected, the MAC Address, IP Address, and Subnet Mask for the Network Adapter installed on your PC.
- Page 22 Local Device '[Model]' Configuration This section will outline the hardware information about the local Powerline Device. The local Powerline device is typically the one connected directly to the PC the utility is used on. However, if you have a Powerline device connected to one of the LAN ports on your router, and the PC is connected to the Router via a wired or wireless connection, it will show the Powerline device connected to the Router as your local device.
- Page 24 Appendix A – Product Specification Below is an outline of the Technical Specifications for the EZ Connect Powerline to USB Desktop Adapter (SMCHP1D-USB) Standards: Operating Temperature: HomePlug v1.01 compatible 32ºF to 104ºF (0ºC to 40ºC) USB 1.1 Operating Humidity: Interface: 10% to 90% Non-Condensing USB 1.1 Electrical plug (Powerline)
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Page 25: Appendix B | Compliances
Appendix B – Compliances FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. - Page 26 Taiwan: 886-2-2659-9669 Fax 886-2-2659-9666 Asia Pacific: (65) 238 6556 Fax (65) 238 6466 Korea: 82-2-553-0860 Fax 82-2-553-7202 Japan: 81-3-5645-5715 Fax 81-3-5645-5716 Australia: 61-2-8875-7887 Fax 61-2-8875-7777 India: 91-22-8204437 Fax 91-22-8204443 If you are looking for other contact information, please visit www.smc.com...
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