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Turbo Ethernet Adapter User Guide
RD31101
Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc.
LAST UDPATED:
September 2008

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  • Page 1 Turbo Ethernet Adapter User Guide RD31101 Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc. LAST UDPATED: September 2008...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    1.3 Using this Guide..................................... 5 1.4 Important Safety Information................................6 1.5 Package Contents..................................6 1.6 System Requirements..................................6 1.7 Getting to know your RD31101 ..............................7 1.7.1 The Front Panel ..................................7 1.7.2 The Bottom Panel ................................... 8 1.7.3 The Back Panel..................................9 2.0 Preparing to Install your RD31101 ...............................
  • Page 4 Table 1: LED light description .................................. 7 Table 2: Default settings ..................................23 Figures Figure 1: Front Panel of RD31101 ................................7 Figure 2: Bottom Panel of RD31101 ................................ 8 Figure 3: Back panel of RD31101 ................................9 Figure 4: EULA screenshot ..................................14 Figure 5: Installation destination screenshot............................
  • Page 5: Introduction

    This user guide provides details about using your RD31101. The guide includes step-by-step instructions for using your RD31101. If you haven t already, refer to the Quick Setup Guide for an overview of the connection process. Additional instructions, troubleshooting help, tips, and tricks, and the most up-to-date information about this guide are always available at http://www.reddwarftech.com.
  • Page 6: Important Safety Information

    Do not place the product near heat source such as direct sunlight, radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. Do not block the ventilation holes. The RD31101 requires adequate ventilation. Do not place RD31101 in a cabinet or built-in installation unless sufficient ventilation is provided.
  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Rd31101

    Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc. Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide At least two Powerline Turbo Ethernet Adapters (RD31101) At least two Turbo Ethernet Adapters (RD31101) Available Ethernet port on each computer or network device...
  • Page 8: The Bottom Panel

    Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc Powerline Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc. Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Illuminated Red Device is in sleep mode Device has no power PLC LED Blinking Green There is traffic on the home wiring...
  • Page 9: The Back Panel

    Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc Powerline Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc. Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide 1.7.3 The Back Panel Figure 3: Back panel of RD31101 Page 9 of 31...
  • Page 10: Preparing To Install Your Rd31101

    Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc Powerline Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc. Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide 2.0 Preparing to Install your RD31101 2.1 Check that these minimum network requirements are met. An Ethernet port is available on your router...
  • Page 11: Connect An Rd31101 To The Router

    3.2 Connect other RD31101 Before plugging in your other RD31101, take a note of the Security ID printed on the label on the back of each device. You will need this password later if you want to change the Powerline network password. If you are adding more than one other Powerline adapter, also note the MAC address given on the label, so that you will know which device the password is for.
  • Page 12 Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Step 3: When you plug in a second RD31101 into a power outlet, check the Powerline Activity LED. They should turn on and then briefly blink at the same time as the Ethernet activity LED. This completes the installation.
  • Page 13: Installing The Turbo Ethernet Adapter Utility

    4.2 To install the Turbo Ethernet Adapter Utility, follow these steps: Step 1: Insert the RD31101 Resource CD into a CD drive on the computer that is connected to your router. The CD starts automatically. When the Introduction screen is displayed, click Continue to begin the installation process.
  • Page 14 Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc Powerline Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc. Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Figure 4: EULA screenshot Step 3: Confirm the destination location on where to install the software and click Install to start the installation process.
  • Page 15 Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc Powerline Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc. Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Figure 5: Installation destination screenshot Step 4: Click Complete Page 15 of 31...
  • Page 16 Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc Powerline Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc. Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Figure 6: Installation complete screenshot Page 16 of 31...
  • Page 17: Accessing The Turbo Ethernet Adapter Utility

    Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc. Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc. Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide 5.0 Accessing the Turbo Ethernet Adapter Utility To access the Turbo Ethernet Adapter Utility, double-click the Turbo Ethernet Adapter Utility on your desktop as shown in...
  • Page 18: Making Changes

    Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc Powerline Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc. Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Figure 8: Network Overview screenshot The first device listed is the local powerline device your computer is directly connected to. When you highlight a device from the list on the left, the device information would be displayed on the right.
  • Page 19: Changing Device Name

    Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc Powerline Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc. Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide 5.2.1 Changing Device Name The utility allows you to customize the device name for easier identification. To change device name, click on Change Name.
  • Page 20 Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc Powerline Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc. Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Note: When changing the network password, remember to use the same network password on all devices on your network. You will not be able to view devices on your network that has a different network password.
  • Page 21: Quality Of Service

    Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc. Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc. Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Figure 10: Changing network password screenshot 5.2.3 Quality of Service The Turbo Ethernet Adapter Utility allows you to improve quality of service by providing the ability to customize device usage.
  • Page 22 Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc Powerline Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc. Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Figure 11: Changing quality of service Page 22 of 31...
  • Page 23: Default Settings

    Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide 6.0 Default Settings This section provides default settings and technical specifications for the RD31101 Turbo Ethernet Adapter. 6.1 Default Configuration Settings Table 2 list the RD31101 default configuration settings.
  • Page 24: Technical Specifications

    Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc Powerline Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc. Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide 7.0 Technical Specifications Standard Compliance IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet Network Protocol TCP/IP Network Interface Ethernet (RJ-45) Bandwidth 85 Mbps Operating Frequency...
  • Page 25 Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc. Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc. Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Cable Length 6 feet Environmental Specifications Operating temperature: 32°F to 113°F (0°C to 40°C) Operating humidity: 10% to 85% Non-condensing Storage temperature: -4°F to 158°F (-20°C...
  • Page 26: Technical Support

    Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide 8.0 Technical Support For more information about the Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) or any of other Products from Red Dwarf Technologies, please contact us using any of the following methods: Email: You can send information requests to our e-mail address: sales@reddwarftech.com...
  • Page 27: Regulatory Information

    Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc Powerline Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc. Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide 9.0 Regulatory Information 9.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules.
  • Page 28: Industry Canada (Canada)

    Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc Powerline Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc. Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide 9.3 Industry Canada (Canada) This Class B digital apparatus complies with the Canadian ICES-001. -003 du Canada. 9.4 EC Declaration of Conformity (Europe)
  • Page 29: Warranty Information

    Repair by anyone other than Red Dwarf Technologies or an approved agent will void this warranty.
  • Page 30: Notes

    Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc Powerline Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc. Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide 11.0 Notes Page 30 of 31...
  • Page 31 Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc Powerline Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc. Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) User Guide red dwarf technologies, inc 1750 montgomery street | suite 151 | san francisco | ca | 94111 tel: +1 650 360 1978 | fax: +1 650 360 1977 | email: sales@reddwarftech.com...

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