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HomePlug 8500W Wireless Adapter
HomePlug 8500W Wireless Adapter
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Edition 01, August 2007

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions HomePlug 8500W Wireless Adapter HomePlug 8500W Wireless Adapter Page 1 of 20 Edition 01, August 2007...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ................Conformity of the HomePlug 8500W to the EU directives is confirmed by the CE symbol.The corresponding Declaration of Conformity is enclosed in the...
  • Page 3: Safety Information

    100 − 240 V (according to the respective national power supply grid). 7. Connect the HomePlug 8500W power adapter to a 100 − 240 V power socket. Do not use an extension cord. 8. Never attempt to modify the HomePlug 8500W or complete any repair work on it yourself since opening and removing the covers exposes you to the risks of an electric shock and also annuls any rights to claims under the terms of guarantee.
  • Page 4: Exemption From Liability

    Intended Use The HomePlug 8500W Wireless Adapter, subsequently referred to as HomePlug 8500W, is designed for transmitting data within a power network. Any other use is considered unintended use. Unauthorised modifications or reconstruction not described in this manual are not permitted.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    The HomePlug 8500W uses the power cables already provided inside buildings to transmit signals to provide a reliable network of computers and network equipment. Its maximum transmission rate of 85 Mbps means that the HomePlug 8500W can cope with sophisticated applications such as internet telephony, high resolution video applications and internet access, reliably and simultaneously.
  • Page 6: Installation And Connection

    Operating Instructions Installation and Connection System Requirements The HomePlug 8500W can be used with all operating systems which support TCP/IP. Drivers are not required for the HomePlug 8500W. However, the configuration software supplied can only be implemented on Windows operating systems.
  • Page 7: Connection And Control Lamps

    Operating Instructions Connection and Control Lamps The HomePlug 8500W is equipped with four control lamps and an Ethernet network connection port. Fig. 3 Connection and control lamps Symbol Name LED lamp Description / Function Power On/Off Switch the power supply on/off.
  • Page 8: Application Examples

    Operating Instructions Application Examples Application examples on using the HomePlug 8500W in a network are shown below. Example 1 Workstation with internet access via ADSL/cable modem HomePlug 8500W In−house power supply HomePlug 8500W ADSL/cable modem Fig. 4 Example 1 Page 8 of 20...
  • Page 9: Example 2

    WLAN ADSL/cable modem router. HomePlug HomePlug 8500W 8500W IPTV HomePlug 8500W In−house power supply HomePlug 8500W WLAN ADSL/cable modem router − − − − = Wireless connection Fig. 6 Example 3 HomePlug 8500W Wireless Adapter Page 9 of 20 Edition 01, August 2007...
  • Page 10: Example 4

    HomePlug HomePlug 8500W 8500W IPTV HomePlug 8500W In−house power supply HomePlug 8500W ADSL/cable modem WLAN ADSL/cable router − − − − = Wireless connection Fig. 7 Example 4 Page 10 of 20 HomePlug 8500W Wireless Adapter Edition 01, August 2007...
  • Page 11: Important Information

    Operating Instructions Important Information Network Capacity The maximum number of HomePlug 8500W adapters which can be installed in a single−family house is, theoretically, 253. In practice, however, no more than 10 HomePlugs should transmit data simultaneously. Network Security Normally, an electricity meter forms a physical barrier, i.e. only devices connected to a particular electric meter can be part of a network and benefit from the phase coupling.
  • Page 12: Connecting Wireless Devices

    Operating Instructions Connecting Wireless Devices Wireless devices can be connected using the HomePlug 8500W. Proceed as follows to do this. 1. Switch on the device to which the connection should be made. 2. Open the software used to display wireless connections.
  • Page 13: Web User Interface

    Enter the IP address of the HomePlug (default: 192.168.1.254) in your browser. NOTE: If you have connected the HomePlug 8500W directly to a router with activated DHCP server, use the IP address allocated by the router to access the graphical user interface.
  • Page 14: Lan (Local Area Network)

    Fig. 10 LAN (Local Area Network) This function enables you to modify the IP address of the HomePlug or to select the Request IP Address from DHCP Server option. Fig. 11 LAN settings Page 14 of 20 HomePlug 8500W Wireless Adapter Edition 01, August 2007...
  • Page 15: Homeplug

    Fig. 12 HomePlug It is possible to search the network for HomePlug devices. After conclusion, a network name can be assigned to the devices found. Fig. 13 HomePlug settings HomePlug 8500W Wireless Adapter Page 15 of 20 Edition 01, August 2007...
  • Page 16: Wireless

    Wireless Settings always offers basic settings, such as Channel ID, ESSID (network name), Data Rate. Encryption settings can be altered in the Security menu. Fig. 15 Wireless Settings & Security Page 16 of 20 HomePlug 8500W Wireless Adapter Edition 01, August 2007...
  • Page 17: Guarantee

    This operating manual serves purely for information purposes. Its content is not part of any contract for sale. All the data relates to nominal values. The equipment and options described may differ from country to country according to national requirements. HomePlug 8500W Wireless Adapter Page 17 of 20 Edition 01, August 2007...
  • Page 18: Notes

    Operating Instructions Notes Page 18 of 20 HomePlug 8500W Wireless Adapter Edition 01, August 2007...
  • Page 19 Operating Instructions Notes HomePlug 8500W Wireless Adapter Page 19 of 20 Edition 01, August 2007...
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