Easy Start 1 Introduction to HL100E HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor One of the major drawbacks in setting up home network is the absence of required wiring inside the house to interconnect networked computers. In recent years several technologies have attempted to address the issue. The most prominent technology so far is the family of WIFI (802.11 X) products.
Easy Start 1.2 Important Safety Instructions Please read these instructions carefully: 1. Unplug the HL100E HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor from the wall outlet before cleaning. Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. 2. Do not use the HL100E HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor near water. 3.
Easy Start 2 Installation and Connection 2.1 System Requirements HL100E HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor is applicable with all TCP/IP operating systems with Ethernet port. Drivers are not required for this adapter. But the supplied Configuration Utility software to assign the network password operates only with Windows operating systems. Your computer must meet the following requirements in order to use the HL100E HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor Configuration Utility: Operating systems:...
Easy Start 2.3 Connection and Indicator Lights The HL100E HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor has three lights indicator (LEDs) and an Ethernet port: PWR: Lights up when connected to AC power supply. PL-LINK: Lights up when detected and connected with another HomePlug adaptor within the network.
Easy Start 3 All about the Home Network This chapter contains important and useful information on networks—from the configuration of your computer to examples of applications to general tips. 3.1 Configuring the Computer Now that you have successfully connected and installed your HL100E HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor, we show you how to configure your computer correctly and how to check existing settings.
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Easy Start Note: If you cannot find an entry similar to 'TCP/IP' or 'TCP/IP -> Network Adaptor Name' or 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)', you must install the TCP/IP protocol. Under Install select 'Protocol' and click Add. In the next dialog box select 'Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)' and confirm with OK.
Easy Start 3.2 Examples of Applications This section demonstrates some of the application scenarios. 3.2.1 Home Networking-option 1 Workstation with Internet connection over an ADSL/Cable modem 3.2.4 Home Networking—option 2 Networking for Online Gaming. Page 8 of 15...
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Easy Start 3.2.3 Home Networking—option 3 Networking for several workstations with one Internet connection over an ADSL/Cable modem router. 3.2.2 Home Networking-option 4 Networking for several workstations with one Internet connection over an ADSL/Cable router and an ADSL/Cable modem. Page 9 of 15...
Easy Start 3.3 Care Instructions Network Volume The maximum number of HomePlug adaptors in a single-family house is theoretically 253 connections, but in practice no more than 10 devices should be transferring data simultaneously. Network Security Normally the electric meter forms a physical barrier, i.e. only devices connected to this meter can be part of the network and benefit from the phase coupling.
Easy Start 4 Configuration Utility User Guide Running the Utility: To run the utility, double click the PowerPacket Configuration Utility icon on your desktop. Device dialog screen: In the text list box, it reports back all devices that are found locally connected to the computer where the utility is running.
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Easy Start The color of the bar reflects the average performance of the powerline network: • Green: Excellent performance • Yellow: Fair performance • Red: Poor performance Network dialog screen: The Network dialog screen provides detailed information about your powerline network. The text list box shows all HomePlug devices found on your powerline network identified by their MAC addresses.
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Easy Start Security dialog screen: All HomePlug devices are shipped using “HomePlug” as a Network Password. The Security dialog screen allows you to change this Network Password and set your own private password and apply it to the HomePlug device connected to the computer where the utility is running.
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Easy Start Advanced dialog screen: The Advanced dialog screen allows you to set up a network password remotely on other HomePlug devices through the powerline. Type your private network password into the Network Password text box. The other devices on the network with HomePlug capabilities will have a Security ID/Device Password printed on the device itself.
Easy Start 5 Technical Data The table below shows the Technical Specifications of the HL100E HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor. HL1OOE HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor 10Base-T Ethernet, IEEE 802.3 10 Mbps Auto MDI / MDIx Support Standards 14 Mbps HomePlug 1.0 compatible Protocols CSMA/CA MAC control Transfer rate 14 Mbps...
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