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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Remove Existing Installations ......7 Disable Other Wireless Adapters ..... 8 Wireless Installation Considerations ....10 Adapter Installation ..........11 Configuration ............17 eHome Configuration Utility ......... 17 Wireless Networks ......... 18 My Wireless Networks ........19 Support ............22 Wireless Security ............. 23 What is WEP? ............

  • Page 3: Product Overview

    EH10 User Manual Product Overview Package Contents • eHome EH102 Wireless G Desktop Adapter • Manual, Software, and Warranty on CD System Requirements • A desktop computer with an available PCI slot • Windows 2000 (Service Pack 4) or XP (Service Pack 2) ®...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    EH10 User Manual Introduction The eHome Wireless G EH102 Desktop adapter features the very latest in advanced wireless silicon chip technology to deliver a maximum wireless signal rate of up to 54Mbps* in the 2.4GHz frequency. The EH102 also works with 802.11b standard wireless devices and when used with other eHome Wireless G products delivers throughput speeds capable of handling heavy data payloads.

  • Page 5: Features

    32-bit PCI Performance/Plug & Play Connectivity - The EH102 is a powerful 32-bit PCI adapter that installs quickly and easily into desktop PCs, and when used with other eHome wireless products will automatically connect to the network out of the box.

  • Page 6: Hardware Overview

    EH10 User Manual Hardware Overview LEDs Link A steady light indicates a connection to a wireless network. A blinking light indicates activity on the network.

  • Page 7: Installation

    Remove Existing Installations If you’ve installed a different manufacture’s adapter or a different model eHome adapter, make sure the software is uninstalled before installing the new software. Some utilities may cause a conflict with the new software. If you plan to use multiple adapters at different times, make sure the utilities are not set to load when your computer boots up.

  • Page 8: Disable Other Wireless Adapters

    Disable Other Wireless Adapters Most newer laptops may include a built-in wireless adapter. To prevent any conflicts or confusion with the eHome wireless adapter, it is recommended to disable the wireless adapter (as well as any unused Ethernet adapters). From the desktop, right-click on the My Computer icon and select Properties.
  • Page 9 EH10 User Manual Click Yes to disable the adapter. The adapter is now disabled. When disabled, a red X will be displayed. Disabling the adapter will not remove the drivers. If you would like to use the adapter, simply right-click it and...

  • Page 10: Wireless Installation Considerations

    1. Keep the number of walls and ceilings between the eHome adapter and other network devices to a minimum - each wall or ceiling can reduce your adapter’s range from 3-90 feet (1-30 meters.) Position your devices so that the number of walls or ceilings is minimized.

  • Page 11: Adapter Installation

    CD. Refer to the insert included with this adapter for installation instructions. Turn on the computer and Insert the eHome EH102 Driver CD in the CD-ROM drive. The step-by-step instructions that follow are shown in Windows XP. The steps and screens are similar for the other Windows operating systems.
  • Page 12 Click Next to continue. By default setup will install to the default location: C:\Program Files\ eHome, where C: represents the drive letter of your hard drive. To install to a different location click Browse and specify the location. Click Next.
  • Page 13 EH10 User Manual Select the Program Files folder location. Click Next to continue. For Windows XP: This Hardware Installation alert screen will appear. ® Click Continue Anyway.
  • Page 14 EH10 User Manual Click the Scan button to display a list of wireless networks (site survey). You may manually enter the SSID or network name. Click Next to continue. Click on the network name (SSID) and click Connect. If there is a lock icon under Security, this means the network is...
  • Page 15 EH10 User Manual If the wireless network you are trying to connect to is encrypted, enter the WEP key or WPA/WPA2 passphrase. Click Next to continue. Click Finish to continue.
  • Page 16 Yes, restart my computer now and then click Finish. After you have completed the installation, the eHome EH102 Wireless Connection Manager will automatically start and the utility icon will appear in the bottom right hand corner of the desktop screen (systray). If this icon appears GREEN,...

  • Page 17: Configuration

    EH10 User Manual Configuration This section will show you how to configure your new eHome wireless adapter using the eHome Wireless Utility. eHome Configuration Utility The eHome EH102 uses the Configuration Utility as the management software. The utility provides the user an easy interface to change any settings related to the wireless adapter.

  • Page 18: Wireless Networks

    EH10 User Manual Wireless Networks The Wireless Networks (Site Survey) page will display all wireless networks that are available in your area. To connect to a network, simply highlight the wireless network (SSID) and click Connect. SSID: The SSID (Service Set Identifier) is the name of the wireless network.

  • Page 19: My Wireless Networks

    EH10 User Manual My Wireless Networks The My Wireless Networks page will allow you to create, edit, and delete wireless network profiles. Every time you connect to a network using the Wireless Networks page, a profile will automatically be created.

  • Page 20: Add Profile

    EH10 User Manual Add Profile You may add a new network by clicking the New button from the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). SSID: Enter the SSID of the wireless network.

  • Page 21: Modify Profile

    EH10 User Manual Modify Profile You may edit an existing profile by clicking the Modify button from the My Wireless Networks page. Profile Name: Enter a name for your profile (e.g. Home, Office, Coffee Shop). SSID: Displays the SSID of the network.

  • Page 22: Support

    EH10 User Manual Support If you need help, click the Support button. A pane will appear to the right of the utility which will display information about the utility. Click About to see the current software and firmware version.

  • Page 23: Wireless Security

    EH10 User Manual Wireless Security This section will show you the different levels of security you can use to protect your data from intruders. The EH102 offers the following types of security: • WPA2 (Wi-Fi Protected Access 2) • WPA2-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) •...

  • Page 24: What Is Wpa

    EH10 User Manual What is WPA? WPA, or Wi-Fi Protected Access, is a Wi-Fi standard that was designed to improve the security features of WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy). The 2 major improvements over WEP: • Improved data encryption through the Temporal Key Integrity Protocol (TKIP). TKIP scrambles the keys using a hashing algorithm and, by adding an integrity-checking feature, ensures that the keys haven’t been...

  • Page 25: Configure Wep

    WEP key being used. 1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the eHome icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). From the list of available wireless networks, select the network you want to connect to and click Connect. If the network is using WEP, the screen (as shown to the left) will appear.
  • Page 26 WEP key exactly the same on all wireless devices. It is strongly recommended to set the authentication to Shared Key. 1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the eHome icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify.

  • Page 27: Configure Wpa/Wpa2 Passphrase

    If you are joining an existing network, you will need to know the WPA-PSK passphrase being used. 1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the eHome icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). 2. Highlight the wireless network (SSID) you would like to connect to and click Connect. If the network is using WPA- PSK, the screen (as shown to the left) will appear.
  • Page 28 Make sure you enter the passphrase exactly the same on all wireless devices. 1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the eHome icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify.

  • Page 29: Configure Wpa/Wpa2

    WPA and WPA2 are for advanced users who are familiar with using a RADIUS server and setting up certificates. 1. Open the Wireless Utility by double-clicking on the eHome icon in your system tray (lower-right corner of screen). Click on New to create a new profile or highlight an existing profile and click Modify.

  • Page 30: Troubleshooting

    EH10 User Manual Troubleshooting This chapter provides solutions to problems that can occur during the installation and operation of the EH102. Read the following descriptions if you are having problems. (The examples below are illustrated in Windows XP. If you have ®...
  • Page 31 EH10 User Manual Click the + sign next to Network Adapters. Right-click on eHome EH102 Desktop Adapter. Select Properties to check that the drivers are installed properly. Look under Device Status to check that the device is working properly. Click OK to continue.
  • Page 32 • Turn off your access point and the computer with the EH102. Turn on the access point, and then turn on the computer with the EH102. • Refresh the eHome Wireless Connection Manager. 3. Why aren’t the Power and Link lights on? •...
  • Page 33 • In Infrastructure mode, make sure the same Service Set Identifier (SSID) is specified on the settings for the wireless clients and access points. The SSID factory default setting for most eHome products is default. (Double-click on the WLAN icon in the taskbar. The Link Info screen will display the SSID setting.)
  • Page 34 EH10 User Manual 5. How can I troubleshoot distance issues using the EH102? • Move the EH102 and the access point or wireless router into the same room and then test the wireless connection. • Change the channel of the access point or wireless router.

  • Page 35: Networking Basics

    Check your IP address After you install your new eHome adapter, by default, the TCP/IP settings should be set to obtain an IP address from a DHCP server (i.e. wireless router) automatically. To verify your IP address, please follow the steps below.

  • Page 36: Statically Assign An Ip Address

    2000 - From the desktop, right-click My Network Places > Windows ® Properties. Step 2 Right-click on the Local Area Connection which represents your eHome network adapter and select Properties. Step 3 Highlight Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. Step 4 Click Use the following IP address and enter an IP address that is on the same subnet as your network or the LAN IP address on your router.

  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    EH10 User Manual Technical Specifications Standards • Standby mode = 4.66mA • Transmit mode = 248mA • IEEE 802.11b • IEEE 802.11g Modulation Technology • IEEE 802.11 • Orthogonal Frequency Bus Type Division Multiplexing (OFDM) PCI 2.1/2.2 • Complementary Code Keying (CCK)

  • Page 38: Contacting Technical Support

    EH10 User Manual Contacting Technical Support eHome provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact eHome technical support at http://www.ehomeproducts.net.

  • Page 39: Warranty

    EH10 User Manual Warranty Subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, D-Link Systems, Inc. (“D-Link”) provides this Limited Warranty: • Only to the person or entity that originally purchased the product from D-Link or its authorized reseller or distributor, •...

  • Page 40: Limited Software Warranty

    EH10 User Manual Limited Software Warranty: D-Link warrants that the software portion of the product (“Software”) will substantially conform to D-Link’s then current functional specifications for the Software, as set forth in the applicable documentation, from the date of original retail purchase of the Software for a period of ninety (90) days (“Software Warranty Period”), provided that the Software is properly installed on approved hardware and operated as contemplated...
  • Page 41 EH10 User Manual • After an RMA number is issued, the defective product must be packaged securely in the original or other suitable shipping package to ensure that it will not be damaged in transit, and the RMA number must be prominently marked on the outside of the package.

  • Page 42: Limitation Of Liability

    This Limited Warranty provides specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Trademarks: eHome Networking is a registered trademark of D-Link Systems, Inc. Other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

  • Page 43: Copyright Statement

    EH10 User Manual Copyright Statement: No part of this publication or documentation accompanying this product may be reproduced in any form or by any means or used to make any derivative such as translation, transformation, or adaptation without permission from D-Link Corporation/D-Link Systems, Inc., as stipulated by the United States Copyright Act of 1976 and any amendments thereto.

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