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Page 1: Ethernet Adapter
85 Mbps MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter Model #: HPE100T User Manual Ver 1.0 Solutions for the Digital Life ™... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents 1 Introduction Package Contents Features System Requirements Getting to Know the Ethernet Adapter Technical Support 2 Connecting the MegaPlug Adapter Connecting the Adapters Installing the Configuration Utility 3 Using the Configuration Utility Quick Setup Advanced About 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions 5 Setting Up Static IP Address... - Page 3 Actiontec HomePlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual This page left intentionally blank.
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Page 4: Introduction
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter. The MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter is one of the easiest ways to enjoy home or small busi- ness networking. It operates on the MegaPlug Powerline Specification Turbo stan- dard, providing data transfer speeds up to 85 Mbps over home home power lines are the most pervasive medium in households, with multiple outlets in every room, the MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter allows multiple desktop and laptop computers to be networked easily, enabling them to share an Internet con-... -
Page 5: Features
Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Features HomePlug Turbo compliant 85 Mbps data rate (maximum) 56-bit encryption Two-pronged US power plug (fits ungrounded power outlets) Power and Link indicators System Requirements At least 1 available power outlet Standard home power wiring Computer with the following: ·... -
Page 6: Getting To Know The Ethernet Adapter
Getting to Know the Ethernet Adapter This section contains a quick description of the Adapter’s external features. Front Panel The Adapter’s front panel features 2 lights ( Power Light The Power light glows green when sychronized with another device. If the Power light is off, it can still be powered up. -
Page 7: Technical Support
Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Technical Support Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making durable, high-quality, high-perfor- mance products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support Department is available all day every day to provide professional support. Actiontec Electronics, Inc. 760 N. -
Page 8: Connecting The Megaplug Adapter
Connecting the MegaPlug Adapter To connect the Adapter, it must be connected to a computer, plugged into a stan- dard wall outlet, and the Configuration Utility loaded on the computer. Connecting the Adapters To use the Adapters properly, two Adapters should be plugged into electrical out- lets, and devices (computers, printers, etc.) connected to them. -
Page 9: Installing The Configuration Utility
Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 5. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on a router/ gateway connected to a computer. Follow the instructions in the next section, “Installing the Configuration Utility.” Installing the Configuration Utility After connecting the Adapters, install the Configuration Utility: 1. - Page 10 Chapter 2 Connecting the MegaPlug Adapters 4. When this window appears, click Finish. 5. Repeat for other computers connected to an Adapter. The MegaPlug Adapters are now connected and ready to use, and the Configuration Utility is loaded on the computers. Go to chapter 3, “Using the Configuration Utility”...
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Page 12: Using The Configuration Utility
Using the Configuration Utility Once the Adapters have been properly connected and installed, the user can further configure the Adapters using the Actiontec MegaPlug Configuration Utility. The Utility also provides information about the network. To access the Utility: 1. Click Start on the desktop, then Programs. 2. -
Page 13: Advanced
Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Local Device(s) on Your Computer The list displays all MegaPlug Adapters connected to the computer. ☞ Note: If no Adapter appears in the Device List, make sure the Adapter is connected properly (with the appropriate Ethernet cable) to the computer. - Page 14 Chapter 3 Using the Configuration Utility Local Device(s) on Your Computer The list displays all MegaPlug Adapters connected to the computer. ☞ Note: If no Adapter appears in the Device List, make sure the Adapter is connected properly (with the appropriate Ethernet cable) to the computer.
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Page 15: About
Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Set All Devices Click this button to encrypt all devices on the MegaPlug network. About Selecting About from the row of tabs near the top of the Utility’s window gener- ates the “About” tab. The About tab displays the MegaPlug Configuration Utility version. -
Page 16: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter, and techniques to solve them. Note that these tech- niques may not be successful in all cases. Also included is a list of frequently asked questions. -
Page 17: Frequently Asked Questions
Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual s Use the Adapter’s Configuration Utility to detect all other Adapters on the network. Then, plug the Adapters into adjacent sockets. If the Ethernet lights still don’t illuminate, contact technical support. The Power and Link lights are on, but I can’t access the router/gateway from the computer s Try plugging the Adapters in different power outlets, preferably closer together. - Page 18 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting No. The Adapter operates at a different frequency than other power line control devices and can co-exist with technologies such as -10, us, and works. Can my neighbor receive the Adapter’s network signal? It is possible for a neighbor to receive the network signal. To prevent this, change the default 56-bit security encryption password on the Adapter (see chapter 3).
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Page 20: Setting Up Static Ip Address
Setting Up Static IP Address To communicate with a MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter from a computer on the net- work, the user may have to switch the static , so that the computer and the Adapter are on the same subnet. To set up static on a computer, select the operating system and follow the instructions. - Page 21 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network.
- Page 22 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 5. The “Network” window appears. In the “The following network components are installed” list box, locate and double-click 6. The “ Properties” window appears. Select TCP/IP 7. In the Address tab, make sure the circle next to “Specify an selected.
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Page 23: Windows Me
Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 9. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” text box: 255.255.255.0 Press the space bar on the keyboard to add the periods between the numbers. 10. Click . The Properties window disappears. TCP/IP 11. - Page 24 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network.
- Page 25 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 5. The “Network” window appears. In the “The following network components are installed” list box, locate and double-click 6. The “ Properties” window appears. Click TCP/IP 7. In the Address tab, make sure the circle next to “Specify an selected.
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Page 26: Windows 2000
Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 9. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” text box: 255.255.255.0 Do not include the periods; they are automatically entered. 10. Click . The TCP/IP 11. If there is a check in the box next to “Detect connection to network media,” click on it to uncheck the box. - Page 27 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel. 4. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network and Dial- up Connections.
- Page 28 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 5. In the “Network and Dial-up Connections” window, double-click Local Area Connection. A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection. If there is more than one Local Area Connection listed, locate the one that cor- responds to the network card installed in the computer by finding the name of the network card in the Device Name column.
- Page 29 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 7. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Click General. 8. In the “Components checked are used by this connection” list box, double- click Internet Protocol ( 9. The “Internet Protocol ( 10. In the General tab, make sure the circle next to “Obtain an matically”...
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Page 30: Windows Xp
Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 12. Enter the following numbers in the “Subnet mask” text box: 255.255.255.0 Press the space bar on the keyboard to add the periods between the numbers. 13. Click . The “Internet Protocol ( 14 In the “Local Area Connection Properties”... - Page 31 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 3. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network Connections. 4. In the “Network Connections” window, double-click Local Area Connection. A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection. If more than one Local Area Connection is listed, locate the one that corresponds to the network card installed in your computer by finding the name of the network card in the “Device Name”...
- Page 32 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 5. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Select General. 6. In the “This connection uses the following items” list box, double-click Internet Protocol ( TCP/IP 7. The “Internet Protocol ( ) Properties” window appears. TCP/IP...
- Page 33 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 8. In the General tab, make sure the circle next to “Use the following is selected. When active, a black dot appears in the circle. If the circle already contains a black dot, leave it alone. 9.
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Page 34: Setting Up File And Printer Sharing
Setting Up File and Printer Sharing This chapter describes how to share files, hard drives, and printers over the MegaPlug network. File Sharing To share files, directories, or hard drives on the MegaPlug network, select the oper- ating system running on the computer, then follow the instructions. Windows XP After installing and configuring the Adapter, Windows file sharing. - Page 35 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 3. Click Change. 4. When the “Computer Name Changes” window appears, enter a new computer name in the “Computer name” text box. 5. Enter a workgroup name in the “Workgroup” text book. 6. Click OK. 7.
- Page 36 Chapter 6 Setting Up File and Printer Sharing Windows 2000 After installing and configuring the Adapter, Windows 2000 automatically enables file sharing. The only item that needs to be altered is workgroup settings. All the computers on the network must have the same workgroup name, but different computer names.
- Page 37 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4. The “Identification Changes” window appears. In the “Computer Name” text box, type a name different than the other computers on the network. 5. In the “Workgroup” text box, enter the network workgroup name. This is the same on each computer on the network.
- Page 38 Chapter 6 Setting Up File and Printer Sharing Windows 98, 98SE, and Me 1. Click Start, select Settings, then Control Panel. 2. In the Control Panel window, double-click the Network icon. The Network window appears. 3. In the “Configuration” tab, click Add. The “Select Network Component Type” window appears.
- Page 39 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4. Select Service, then click Add. The “Select Network Service” window appears. 5. Highlight File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks, then click OK. 6. The “File and Print Sharing” window appears. Make sure both options have a check mark in their check boxes.
- Page 40 Chapter 6 Setting Up File and Printer Sharing 7. Click OK. The Network window reappears. 8. In the Network window, select Identification. The “Identification” tab appears. 9. In the “Computer Name” text box, type a name different than the other com- puters on the network.
- Page 41 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 15. After your computer restarts, Windows prompts for a user name and pass- word. Enter a user name and password, then write them on a sheet of paper, as they will be needed to access the network in the future. 16.
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Page 42: Printer Sharing
Chapter 6 Setting Up File and Printer Sharing Depends on Password - Allows you to set both Read Only and Full access on the shared file or drive. The level of access will depend on the passwords entered in the appropriate field. 20. - Page 43 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4. A “Properties” window appears, with the “Sharing” tab displayed. 5. Select Shared As or Share this Printer. This automatically inserts a default name for the printer share name. You can set a password for the printer at this time if you want to restrict who on the network can use the printer.
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Page 44: A Specifications
Specifications General Model Number 100T (MegaPlug 85 Mbps Ethernet Adapter) Standards HomePlug Turbo IEEE 802.3 10BaseT Security 56-bit data encryption Frequency Band z - 20.9 Modulation symbol modulation OFDM Carrier Modulation DQPSK DBPSK ROBO Access Methods CSMA Other Protocols Automatic Channel Adaptation, Forward Error Correction... -
Page 45: Led Indicators
Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual LED Indicators Power, Link Environmental Power External, 110 - 240v 0.2a, 50 - 60 Hz Certifications part 15, Operating Temperature 0º C to 40º C (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage Temperature -20ºC to 70ºC (-4ºF to 158ºF) Operating Humidity 10% to 85% non-condensing Storage Humidity... -
Page 46: B Glossary
Glossary Access Point A device that allows wireless clients to connect to one another. An access point can also act as a bridge between wireless clients and a “wired” network, such as an Ethernet network. Wireless clients can be moved anywhere within the cover- age area of the access point and remain connected to the network. -
Page 47: Ethernet Network
Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Ethernet Network A standard wired networking configuration using cables and hubs. Firewall A method preventing users outside the network from accessing and/or damag- ing files or computers on the network. Gateway A central device that manages the data traffic of your network, as well as data traffic to and from the Internet. - Page 48 PPPoE (Point-To-Point Protocol over Ethernet)/ PPPoA (Point-To-Point Protocol over ATM) Methods of secure data transmission. Router A central device that manages the data traffic of your network. Subnet Mask A set of four numbers configured like an numbers used only within a particular network. SSID See “...
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Page 50: Notices
Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installa- tion. -
Page 51: Miscellaneous Legal Notices
Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual This device complies with Part 15 of the lowing two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause unwanted operation ☞... -
Page 52: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Hardware: Actiontec Electronics, Inc., warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase from Actiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller. Actiontec Electronics’... - Page 53 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED WITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, THE USE OF WHICH IS GOVERNED BY A SEPARATE END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO SUCH THIRD- PARTY SOFTWARE.
- Page 54 Limited Warranty NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS WARRANTY IF ITS TESTING AND EXAMINATION DISCLOSE THAT THE ALLEGED DEFECT OR MALFUNCTION IN THE PRODUCT DOES NOT EXIST OR WAS CAUSED BY CUSTOMER’S OR ANY THIRD PERSON’S MISUSE, NEGLECT, IMPROPER INSTALLATION OR TESTING, UNAUTHORIZED ATTEMPT TO OPEN, REPAIR OR MODIFY THE...
- Page 55 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Governing Law: This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, U.S.A., excluding its conflicts of laws and principles, and excluding the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods.