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 ...............................
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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............................
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.
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.
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...
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...
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...
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...
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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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...
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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...
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...
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.
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)
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