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- Page 1 Powerline Communication Powerline Ethernet Bridge – PL-103E USB Powerline Adapter - PL-103U USER’S MANUAL...
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Page 2: Ce Mark Warning
PLANET Technology. Disclaimer PLANET Technology does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in all environments and applications, and makes no warranty and representation, either implied or expressed, with respect to the quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for a particular purpose. - Page 3 mportant Safety Instructions 1. Read these instructions carefully. 2. Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product. 3. Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 4.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
1. Introduction... 1 1.1 Powerline Ethernet Bridge – PL-103E... 1 ... 2 1.1.1 Features 1.1.2 Package Content 1.1.3 Hardware Description 1.1.4 System Requirements 1.2 USB to Powerline Network Adapter – PL-103U... 4 ... 4 1.2.1 Features 1.2.2 Package Contents 1.2.3 Hardware Description 1.2.4 System Requirements... -
Page 5: Introduction
- powerline. The PL-103E is ideal for users who already have a router. It can be plugged into an Ethernet port on a router to equip a network with powerline capabilities and take... -
Page 6: Features
If any of these pieces are missing or damaged, please contact your dealer immediately, if possible, retain the carton including the original packing material, and use them against to repack the product in case there is a need to return it to us for repair. 1.1.3 Hardware Description PL-103E front panel:... -
Page 7: System Requirements
Description Blinking indicates there existing collision in powerline network. Blinking indicates there existing powerline network traffic Steady on indicates PL-103E has correctly receive power from power outlet Steady on indicates the RJ-45 port has correctly connected to the network card of your PC or the Ethernet network 1.1.4 System Requirements... -
Page 8: Usb To Powerline Network Adapter - Pl-103U
1.2 USB to Powerline Network Adapter – PL-103U The newest and fastest way to network your PCs is through powerline networking, which allows you to turn the powerline in your home into your network cable. The easiest way to integrate any PC or laptop into such a powerline network is with PLANET Powerline USB Adapter. -
Page 9: Hardware Description
immediately, if possible, retain the carton including the original packing material, and use them against to repack the product in case there is a need to return it to us for repair. 1.2.3 Hardware Description PL-103U front panel LEDs status Description Steady on indicates PL-103U has detected other Powerline devices in range. -
Page 10: System Requirements
§ Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 and XP § CD-ROM Drive (for installing driver and Encryption Utility) 1.3 Specification Product Powerline Ethernet Bridge Powerline USB Adapter Model PL-103E HomePlug 1.0 Standards IEEE 802.3 10Base-T One Powerline Port Ports One 10M Ethernet RJ-45... - Page 11 Any system that provides OS support an Ethernet interface Utility compatibility Windows 98SE, 2000, Me and XP Windows 98SE, 2000, Me and...
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Page 12: Planning Your Powerline Network
Computers can be networked over powerline using a USB Adapter or an Ethernet converter. Use PL-103U for a USB-enabled computer or use PL-103E for an Ethernet-enabled computer. The PL-103E is also ideal for any user who already has a router and wants to share high-speed Internet access across the powerline network. -
Page 13: Powerline Ethernet Bridge Installation
NOTE: Because PL-103E sends data over the powerline of your house, it is best to plug it directly into a power outlet. Do not plug PL-103E into a UPS power strip with surge protection. PL-103E has its own power filter for protection against surges. -
Page 14: Powerline Usb Adapter Installation
NOTE: Because PL-103E sends data over the powerline of your house, it is best to plug it directly into a power outlet. Do not plug PL-103E into a UPS power strip with surge protection. PL-103E has its own power filter for protection against surges. - Page 15 2. Windows will start to search the CD to find the suitable driver. 3. Windows may ask you to select the suitable driver to install. Please select “usbeth.inf” for Windows 2000 and XP, “usbeth98.inf” for Windows 98SE and Me. Click “Next” to continue. NOTE: Windows 2000 and XP will inform you that there is no digital signature found.
- Page 16 4. Windows will tell you when it has finished installing the new driver. Click the Finish button. 5. If Windows ask you to restart the system, please click the Yes button to restart your computer, or click the No button to restart later.
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Page 17: Powerline Configuration Utility
1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM drive to initiate the autorun program. Once completed, a menu screen will appear. 2. Click on the “Powerline Configuration Utility” hyperlink in PL-103E or PL-103U field to start the installation. If the menu screen is not shown, you can start the installation as follows. -
Page 18: Using The Powerline Configuration Utility
• Enter “E:\Utility\PL-103E\powerlineadapter.exe” in the appeared box, where “E” is the letter of your CD-ROM drive. • Click on “OK” button. 3. The utility will be installed into your computer and a new icon called “Powerline Configuration” will appear on your desktop. - Page 19 2. The Network tab shows all Powerline devices present on your network. Click Scan Powerline Network to update Powerline network.
- Page 20 3. The Security tab shows the default network password is HomePlug. Enter your own private network password if needed and click Set Local.
- Page 21 4. The Advanced tab allows you to add other remote device password. You don’t need this password unless other devices set different network password with yours. Each device password is different and listed on the bottom case label stuck on each Powerline Adapter. Enter the device password (The format is xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx) and click Add.
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Page 22: Uninstalling The Powerline Configuration Utility
5. Click OK to close the Utility program. 5.3 Uninstalling the Powerline Configuration Utility 1. Detach the Powerline Adapter from your computer. 2. From your PC desktop, click Start -> Programs -> Powerline Adapter -> Uninstall. -
Page 23: Troubleshooting
I cannot connect to other computers on my powerline network or to the Internet. A: Make sure the IP address and TCP/IP protocol are set up correctly for all the powerline networked computers. w Do the PL-103E/U device cause interference with other home networking or products? 6. Troubleshooting... - Page 24 How is eavesdropping prevented? A: PL-103E/U 56-bit DES security encryption to ensure network separation between homes. To enable 56-bit DES security encryption on PL-103E/U, you must run the security configuration utility on each and every PL-103E/U. w How does PL-103E/U handle node address on the network? A: PL-103E/U adheres to standard Ethernet addressing protocols using destination and source MAC address.
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