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  • Page 1 GigaFast HomePlug Ethernet Bridge PE 903-EB User Manual...
  • Page 2 Copyright The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part of as a whole, stored, transcribed in an information retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, magnetic, electronic, optical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without prior written permission.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Chapter 1: Introduction to the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Overview...5 Features……………………………………………………………...5 System Requirements………………………………………………6 Panel………………………………………………………………….6 Wire Diagram………………………………………………………...7 Chapter 2: Installation Overview……………………………………………………………..8 Running the InstallShield Wizard………………………………….8 Chapter 3: Configuration Overview……………………………………………………………14 Diagnose Powerline Network…………………………………….14 Renaming a Device……………………………………………….15 Deleting a Device……………………………………………… …16 Adding a new HomePlug device…………………………………17 Changing the password of all devices remotely………...
  • Page 4 Appendix C: Local Area Network Sharing Files on Win Sharing Drives on Win Accessing Other Computers Shared Files on 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP ……………………………….………... Sharing Printers on Win 98SE / ME /2000 / XP……………...58 Connecting to the internet on Win98 SE /ME……………… ...65 Accessing the Internet using Win 2000 /XP…………………...69 Appendix D: Glossary Appendix E: Product Specification...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction To The Homeplug Ethernet Bridge

    Bridge Overview Thank you on the purchase of the GigaFast HomePlug. Most of us don’t enjoy buying long and expensive Ethernet cables or pulling the cables from one place to another, but the GigaFast HomePlug Bridge is one of the easiest ways to enjoy home or small business networking.

  • Page 6: System Requirements

    Package Contents • 1 HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Unit • 1 HomePlug User Manual • 1 Installation CD • 1 Limited Warranty card • 1 CAT5/RJ45 Ethernet cable System Requirements • At least 2 HomePlug devices • Available Ethernet port each computer or network •...

  • Page 7: Wire Diagram

    Wire Diagram...

  • Page 8: Chapter 2: Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Overview The installation of the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge will only take minutes. No setting up for long wires through out the house. Just simply install the software CD that is included in the box and after installation, physically plug the unit into the computer and the wall outlet.
  • Page 9 Please click ‘Next’ Please accept terms and continue by clicking ‘Next’...
  • Page 10 On this screen you will be asked to input the User Name and Organization. It is not crucial to the device itself so enter as desired. The ‘Install this application for’ will work under the circumstances which multiple logins are applied. For example: If the user wishes only he/she can use the utility with that particular account, then bubble in ‘Only for me’.
  • Page 11 This section allows a user to go ‘Back’ or ‘Install’ the utility. In case if the user wishes to change the previous options then go ahead and click on ‘Back’ to change the settings. If not, continue and click the ‘Install’ button.
  • Page 12 Process the next step to install the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge. Plug your network cable into the computer’s RJ-45 network adapter port Plug the other end of your network cable into the RJ-45 port locate at the bottom of the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Plug your Home Ethernet Bridge directly into a power outlet on the wall **Note: ** Do not plug the device into a UPS or power strip with surge protection.
  • Page 13 After the installation is complete, click on the ‘Finish’ button and you will be asked to restart the computer for it to take full effect. Click the ‘Yes’ button to restart computer or you can choose to restart the computer later. If so, click on the ‘No’ button. Proceed the below steps to install the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge.

  • Page 14: Chapter 3: Configuration

    **Note: ** You Do not need to plug the device into a UPS or power strip with surge protection. The HomePlug Ethernet Bridge has its own power filter for protection against surges. Chapter 3: Configuration Overview The HomePlug device uses 56-bit DES encryption to block outside access. The key is set by using the HomePlug Connection Manager on the CD.

  • Page 15: Renaming A Device

    The connection manager tells you what devices are connected to your computer, and what devices are connected to the PowerLine network. The Status page will also show you the Data Transfer Rate of each device. If you click on the device that is connected to your computer, you will need to input the correct Network Password that will allow you to connect to the network with the same network password.

  • Page 16: Deleting A Device

    Deleting a Device To delete a device from your home network, click on the desired device, and click delete. Confirm by clicking Yes.

  • Page 17: Adding A New Homeplug Device

    Adding a new HomePlug Device To add a new HomePlug Device Click on the Add Device Button. A screen will appear. Input the DEK password for the device you want to add, and click ‘Done’. * Default Encryption Key is locating the bottom of each unit. Each HomePlug device will have a unique DEK.

  • Page 18: Changing The Password Of All Devices Remotely

    Changing the Password of all Devices Remotely To Change the Network Password for all units on your network, click Network password. A window will appear showing all the units that you do not have the Device Key (DEK) entered in for. These devices will not allow you to change the network password.
  • Page 19 Another window will open; click ‘Next’ to continue. Input the Desired Network Password (Default is HomePlug). And click ‘Next’.
  • Page 20 Click ‘Finish’ to finish changing the network password for your network devices.

  • Page 21: Diagnostic Wizard

    Diagnostic Wizard If you are having a problem with one or more of your HomePlug units, click the ‘Diagnostic’ button. Click ‘Next’ to continue.
  • Page 22 The diagnostic wizard will check your HomePlug network, and return with a summary of any problems it finds. To view the report click ‘Next’.
  • Page 23 A summary will display in the window, and to view a detailed report, click ‘Detail Report’ otherwise click ‘Finish’ The detailed report should look as follows. It should contain all the information about your HomePlug network.

  • Page 25: Chapter 4: Mac Configuration

    Chapter 4: Mac Configuration (O/S 9, O/S X) Overview The HomePlug device uses 56-bit DES encryption to block outside access. The key is set by using the HomePlug Connection Manager on the CD. By default, the protection is enabled. However, it is recommended that you change the default network password.
  • Page 26 1 After opening up the Utility Click Rescan, to show all the devices that are on connected to your computer, and connected to you HomePlug Network. **Note** If you do not see the device that is connected to your computer, Check the connections, and the cables that you are using.

  • Page 27: Adding Devices

    Adding Devices 1. To add a device, click on the Add button 2. A box will appear with a prompt to add the Device Password. The device password is located on the bottom of each unit. Input the device password and click Add.

  • Page 28: Setting Up Security On A Network Homeplug Device

    Setting up Security on a Network HomePlug device 1. To change the Network key to every unit that you are connected to, make sure you have the DEK password inputted in the Devices section of the utility. Next click on the Preferences tab. 2.
  • Page 29 3. A box will appear with all the devices that you are able to change the Network key for. Click OK if this is correct, or cancel if you don’t wish to change the network key.

  • Page 30: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solution One of the PWR LED’s doesn’t light up after I plug the HomePlug directly into a wall outlet? • Test that wall outlet with other electric devices first, make sure that wall outlet is working properly. Then, try to plug your HomePlug device again, if the same problem happens again, plug both HomePlug units into adjacent sockets, and see if the lights light up.
  • Page 31 Q. What’s the Estimated Range of HomePlug? A. Approximately 300 meters in wall power lines (one household). Q. Will HomePlug work in any home? A. Any home with copper wiring built-in, since some of the older houses built before 1950 might have older wiring, it may not work in these instances.. Q.
  • Page 32 Q. In order to making the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge working properly, do I have to install the HomePlug Connection Manager on every single computer who has the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge plug into it? A. No, the HomePlug Connection Manager is a utility to diagnose or setup encryption for HomePlug device.

  • Page 33: Appendix B: Ip Addressing

    Appendix B: IP Addressing What is an IP Addresses? IP Stands for Internet Protocol. An IP Address is the identifier where other computers on the network can contact your computer, when you are connected to the network using the TCP/IP protocols. The format of IP addresses are 32bit numerical addresses in 4 groups of 3.

  • Page 34: Checking Ip Addresses (Win 98Se /Me /2000 / Xp)

    Checking IP Address in Windows 98 / SE / ME / 2000 / XP Click Start and click Run Type “Command” in the run prompt, Click OK...
  • Page 35 A Dos Command prompt will open. Type in IPConfig and press Enter Your IP Address will Display, along with the Subnet Mask and your Gateway...

  • Page 36: Setup Static Ip Addresses On Win 98Se / Me

    Setting IP Address on Windows 98 / SE / ME Right Click on “Network Neighborhood” and click Properties” Click on “TCP/IP” for the network adapter you want to set IP addresses for...
  • Page 37 Click on “Specify an IP address” Type in the IP Address you wish to use. (192.168.XXX.XXX is very standard for home networks) Click on the Subnet mask, and if you know the subnet mask you want to use, type it in, otherwise it should fill in with “255.255.255.0”...
  • Page 38 To save the changes you must restart, so click “YES”...

  • Page 39: Setup Static Ip Addresses On Win 2000 / Xp

    Setting IP Address on Windows 2000 / XP Right click My Network Places and click Properties.
  • Page 40 Find and “Double Click” the Local Area Connection for the Network adapter you want to Set IP’s for. Click Properties...
  • Page 41 Click (Highlight) “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click “Properties” Click “Use the following IP address” Type in the IP Address you wish to use. (192.168.XXX.XXX is very standard for home networks) Click on the Subnet mask, and if you know the subnet mask you want to use, type it in, otherwise it should fill in with “255.255.255.0”...
  • Page 42 on the Default gateway and fill that in. If you know the DNS you are going to use, fill it in otherwise leave it blank. Then click OK. To check that everything is Correct, Click on “Support” and the information you typed in should appear.

  • Page 43: Release And Renew An Ip Address In Win 98Se / Me

    Releasing IP Address in Windows 98 / SE / ME Click Start, and then click Run Type “Winipcfg” and click OK...
  • Page 44 Select the Network adapter you want to release IP’s for. Click “Release”...
  • Page 45 Your IP Address should turn to 0.0.0.0 If you Click Release, and an error saying “IP Address for adapter is already released” then you do not need to release any more, try “Renewing your IP”...

  • Page 46: Release And Renew An Ip Address In Win 2000 / Xp

    Releasing IP Address in Windows 2000 / XP Click Start, and then click Run Type Command and click OK...
  • Page 47 Type “ipconfig /release” and press Enter Your IP Address should turn to 0.0.0.0. To renew your address check Renewing IP Address.
  • Page 48 If you receive an Error “The operation failed as no adapter is in the state permissible for this operation.” Then you might need to set your Network adapter to obtain your “IP Address Automatically”.

  • Page 49: Appendix C: Local Area Network

    Appendix C: Local Area Network Sharing Files (Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP) Double click “My computer” Double Click the Drive where the folder that you want to share is located.
  • Page 50 Right Click on the folder you want to share, and click “Properties” Click on the sharing tab, then “If you understand the risk but still want to share the root of the drive, click here”...
  • Page 51 Click “Share this folder on the network” and specify the name you want the folder to be seen as on the network. A Hand should appear under the folder you wanted to share letting you know that it is shared on the network.

  • Page 52: Sharing Drives On Win

    Sharing Drives on Windows 98 / SE / ME / 2000 / XP Right click on “My Computer” and click “Properties” Right click on the drive you want to share and click “Properties”...
  • Page 53 Click on the Sharing tab “If you understand the risk but still want to share the root of the drive, click here”...
  • Page 54 Click on “Share this folder on the network” and specify what you want your shared folder to be viewed as. A hand should appear under the drive you wanted to share. This lets you know that it is shared on your network...

  • Page 55: Accessing Other Computers Shared Files On

    Accessing Other Computers Shared Files on Windows 98/SE/ME/ 2000/XP Find the IP Address of the computer you want to access (Look at Check IP) Click Start, and then click Run Type “\\” and the IP address of the computer you want to access. (Format is “XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX”)
  • Page 56 All the files that the computer you are trying to access will open in a new window. An Alternate way to do the same thing is to find the Computer Name of the computer you are trying to access. And typing “\\______” with the computer name in the blank...
  • Page 57 All the files that the computer you are trying to access will open in a new window.

  • Page 58: Sharing Printers On Win 98Se / Me /2000 / Xp

    Sharing Printers on Windows 98 / SE / ME / 2000 / XP Click “Start” and click ‘Printers and Faxes” Right click on the printer you want to share and click “Properties”...
  • Page 59 Click the “Sharing” tab, and click “Share the printer” then specify the name that you want the printer to be seen as on the network. Then click “OK” A hand should appear under the printer you want to share.
  • Page 60 Network Printer Installation for Windows 98/ SE / ME/ 2000 /XP Click Start and click on Printers and Faxes. The Printers and Faxes window should open, on the left side there should be an Add a Printer button under Printer Tasks. Click on Add a Printer...
  • Page 61 The Add Printer Wizard should appear, click Next to proceed...
  • Page 62 Select “A network printer or a printer attached to another computer” and click Next Click “Browse for a printer”, unless you know the computer name (or IP address) of the printer, and the exact printer name or the printer is at a location that can be connected to through the internet.
  • Page 63 Browse through your network and select the printer that you want to add, Highlight it, and click Next Click Yes to proceed Unless you want this to be your default printer, click NO, otherwise click YES and click Next...
  • Page 64 Click Finish to finish the network installation The printer should now be installed on your computer. **Note** You may need to install drivers for the printer you want to install, so make sure you have them available before trying to install any printer.

  • Page 65: Connecting To The Internet On Win98 Se /Me

    Connecting to Internet on Windows 98 / SE / ME Double Click Internet Explorer The Internet Connection Wizard Should open (If this does not open and Internet Explorer Opens up, skip to Section 7) Click “I want to set up my Internet...
  • Page 66 Connection Manually, or I want to connect through a local area network (LAN)” click Next Click “I connect through a local area network (LAN)” Click Next Click “Automatic discovery of proxy server (recommended)” Click next...
  • Page 67 Unless you want to setup your Email (you can do this separately later) Click NO, and click Next. Click the box, and click Finish...
  • Page 68 You should be on the internet, If a website does not occur Try to Release IP, then Renew IP, and try to Ping your gateway.

  • Page 69: Accessing The Internet Using Win 2000 /Xp

    Accessing the Internet using Windows 2000 / XP Double Click on Internet Explorer The New Connection Wizard might open (If this does not happen, skip to Step 7) Click Next...
  • Page 70 Click “Connect to the Internet” and click Next Click “Set up my connection manually”...
  • Page 71 Click “Connect using a broadband connection that is always on” Click Finish...
  • Page 72 You should be on the internet, If a website does not occur Try to Release IP, then Renew IP, and try to Ping your gateway.

  • Page 73: Appendix D: Glossary

    Appendix D: Glossary Default Password A password set by the manufacturer that is unique to each device and is used to Generate a Default Encryption Key (DEK). The DEK is used only for the purpose of encrypting management commands that change the NEK so that the NEK is never sent in the clear over the powerline.
  • Page 74 Network A network is a system of computers that is connected. Data, files, and messages can be transmitted over this network. Networks may be local or wide area networks. Network Password A password set by the user that generates the NEK and defines the user’s network.

  • Page 75: Appendix E: Product Specification

    Wide Area Network (WAN) A WAN consists of multiple LANs that are tied together via telephone services and / or fiber optic cabling. WANs may span a city, a state, a country, or even the world. Appendix E: Product Specification Computer Interface IEEE802.3 Network Interface...

  • Page 76: Appendix F: Warranty Info

    Appendix F: Warranty Info. Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Statement: GigaFast Ethernet Solutions Inc. ("GFE") warrants its products to be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for the applicable warranty term. All GFE products carry a standard limited warranty from the date of purchase from GFE or its Authorized Reseller.

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