Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Powerline Adapter (the Adapter). Now you can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom you need around the home or office using the existing power lines in your home or office.
KNOWING YOUR POWERLINE ADAPTER Powerline Link Ethernet Link Powerline Activity Powerline Link F5D4050 Powerline Activity LED (Top) Blinking: Communicating with other devices on the network Off: Idle Powerline Link LED (Bottom) Solid: Connected to another powerline device on the network...
Software and Driver Installation 1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. The Belkin Powerline ETHERNET Adapter Setup Utility screen will automatically appear. If it does not appear within 15–20 seconds, select your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon named “Setup.exe”.
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5. After completing the Wizard, you will be asked to restart your computer. Click “Yes” to restart your computer. 6. After rebooting, the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility icon will be on your desktop. To open the Configuration Utility, double-click on this icon.
INSTALLING THE POWERLINE USB ADAPTER Installing and Setting Up the Powerline USB Adapter - F5D4050 1. Install the software FIRST. Your Belkin Powerline USB Adapter will not work until you install the software. 2. Connect the Adapter directly into the wall outlet.
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3. The installer will start. Click “Next” to continue. 4. Follow the on-screen instruction until you see the message “To complete the installation of your Belkin F5D4050 powerline USB Adapter do the following.” Plug your powerline device directly into a wall outlet, and then plug your USB cable from the powerline device into your PC.
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6. After completing the Wizard, you will be asked to restart your computer. Select “Yes” to restart your computer. 7. After rebooting, the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility icon will be on your desktop. To open the Configuration Utility, double-click on this icon.
CONNECTING TO YOUR NETWORK If you already have a powerline network in your home or office, the Adapter will automatically attempt to connect to your network. In most cases, the Adapter will connect to your network automatically. If you want to modify your powerline network encryption, you will need to set the Network Password settings of your Adapter.
You can insert the software CD and click on the “Uninstall” option in the menu, or you can go to the Windows Control Panel and select the “Add/Remove Programs” option. The Belkin Wizard will walk you through the removal process.
USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY When you launch the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility (the Utility), you will be presented with the screen below. The Device Tab The “Device” tab shows you the Powerline Adapter that your computer is directly connected to. The Utility will automatically search and connect to your local Powerline Adapter when you open it.
USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Network Tab The “Network” tab shows the MAC address and data rate of all remote powerline products on your network. This is a “snapshot” of the data rate at the time of the scan. Pressing the “Scan Powerline Network” (a) button may get a different result.
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The “Security” tab is used to set up the network password for the device that is connected directly to your computer. Note: All Belkin Powerline Adapters are shipped with a default network password of “HomePlug”. (a) Network Password Enter your network password settings in this area.
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(a) Device ID Enter the device ID of the remote device on your network in this area. Every Belkin Powerline Adapter has a unique device ID printed on the device. The device ID is case-sensitive. Note that other third-party manufacturers might name it “device password”...
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USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY (d) Set All Click “Set All” to apply your current network password to all devices that are listed in the “Remote Powerline Devices” list. (e) Remove Highlight a device ID and click “Remove” to remove it from the list.
TROUBLESHOOTING You can find technical support information at networking.belkin.com or www.belkin.com through the tech support area. If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call 800-223-5546. Technical support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Belkin Corporation warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship for its lifetime. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is returned during the warranty period, with transportation charges prepaid, to the authorized Belkin dealer from whom you purchased the product.
FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of 501 West Walnut Street, Compton, CA 90220, declare under our sole responsibility that the products, to which this declaration relates, Comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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