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Summary of Contents for NetComm NP285
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Contents 1. Introduction to NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor ...3 Package Contents ...4 Important Safety Instructions ...5 System Requirements ...6 Getting to Know your NP285 ...7 2. All about the Home Network ...8 Windows 98 and Windows Me ...8 Windows 2000 ...8 Windows XP ...9... -
Page 3: Introduction To Np285 Turbo Homeplug Ethernet Adaptor
Ethernet connection without the need to be physically connected to each other. The NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor is simple to install and use. It has 3 indicator lights (LEDs) and an Ethernet port. The LEDs display the connection status, as well as other information, enabling detailed diagnosis of system malfunction. -
Page 4: Package Contents
Package Contents Make sure that you have the following items in your HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor Kit. If any of the items is damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately. • 2 x NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptors • Package Contents Note •... -
Page 5: Important Safety Instructions
2. Do not use the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor near water. 3. The NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat source, or in a built-in installation unless proper ventilation is provided. -
Page 6: System Requirements
• CD-ROM drive Note: Your computer or the device to which you want to connect the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor must have an Ethernet port, i.e. a network card or a network adaptor. NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor... -
Page 7: Getting To Know Your Np285
Getting to Know your NP285 The NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor has three lights indicator (LEDs) and an RJ- 45 Ethernet port: PWR: PL-LINK: ETH-LINK/ACT: ETHERNET: NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YM798 Rev1 Lights up when connected to AC power supply. -
Page 8: All About The Home Network
All about the Home Network This chapter contains important information on how to set up Window’s Networking. You will need to enable TCP/IP to allow the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptors to communicate with each other. Please refer to the section below that corresponds to the Windows operating system you have. -
Page 9: Windows Xp
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 se- lect ‘Protocol’ and click Add. In the next dialog box select ‘Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)’... -
Page 10: Installing The Security And Configuration Utility
3. Turn on your computer and allow it to boot up. 4. Turn on the power to the NP285 and ensure that the PWR LED is on. You will also notice that the ETH-LINK/ACT LED will also be on indicating that the NP285 is con- nected to your PC. -
Page 11: About Network Security With The Np285
Note: Always keep your network secure and use the internal device encryption (the network password) for security. The NP285 can be configured using the NP285 Turbo HomeP- lug Configuration Utility, refer to the following pages. -
Page 12: Configuration Utility For Windows
(Public or Private), and a message area that reports connectivity and scan status. The following information is displayed for each of the devices discovered that appear in the lower panel: NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YML798 Rev1... - Page 13 Add button. A dialog box will appear as shown below. The dialog box allows the user to enter both a Device Name and the Device Password. NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YM798 Rev1...
- Page 14 The Scan button is used to perform an immediate search of the HomePlug devices connected to the computer. By default the utility automatically scans every few seconds and updates the display. NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YML798 Rev1...
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Page 15: Privacy Screen
Main panel. The user must have entered the Device Password in order to set it to the new logical network. A notification message will appear to report the success of this operation. NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YM798 Rev1... -
Page 16: Diagnostics Screen
Devices are shown here regardless of whether or not they are on the same logical network. • Adapter Alias Name • Adapter MAC Address • Adapter Password • Adapter Last known rate • Adapter Last Known Network • Date device last scanned. • Vendor NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YML798 Rev1... -
Page 17: About Screen
About Screen The About screen shows the software version. Users are also able to activate or de-activate the Autoscan feature by clicking on the check-box under the ‘Preferences’ column.. NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YM798 Rev1... -
Page 18: Examples Of Np285 Usage
Examples of NP285 Usage This section demonstrates some of the application scenarios. Home Networking-option 1 Workstation with Internet connection over an ADSL/Cable modem or ADSL Extension. NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YML798 Rev1... -
Page 19: Home Networking-Option 2
Home Networking-option 2 Networking for Online Gaming. NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YM798 Rev1... -
Page 20: Home Networking-Option 3
Home Networking-option 3 Networking for several workstations with one Internet connection over an ADSL/Cable modem router. NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YML798 Rev1... -
Page 21: Home Networking-Option 4
Home Networking-option 4 Networking for several workstations with one Internet connection over an ADSL/Cable router and an ADSL/Cable modem. NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YM798 Rev1... -
Page 22: Frequently Asked Questions
HomePlug technology also eliminates some of the problems with wireless networking, allowing access points to be moved to more convenient locations in the home thus reducing the need for multiple wireless access points and improving coverage. NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YML798 Rev1... -
Page 23: Applications
Does the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor stand for Internet over Power Line? Yes and No! The NP285 allows you to build a network to make your ADSL or Cable Internet connection available to all power sockets. However, keep in mind that the Internet connection isn’t provided via the power lines coming into your house but is provided via an... -
Page 24: Security
253 connections are theoretically possible. But in practice, no more than ten (10) devices should be connected and transferring data at the same time. If one NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor is connected to a LAN Switch, is it possible that all other computers connected to the Switch can communicate with all other NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor members? Yes, this is possible. - Page 25 I have to plug it directly in the wall socket? Yes, you can plug the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor into an extension cable or into a multi socket power board, but remember, the greater the number of cables and power boards you have the greater the possibility of performance issues.
- Page 26 NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptors? The NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor is tested to the same norms as other electric devices (C-Tick and EMR). The NP285 generates the same noise level as other electrical equipment.
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Page 27: Appendix A: Technical Data
Appendix A: Technical Data The table below shows the Technical Specifications of the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor. Standards Protocols Carrier rate Modulation Frequency Band Range Security Platform Support LED Indicators HomePlug connection Computer interface Power supply Temperature Operation Environment... -
Page 28: Appendix B: Cable Connections
If you are unsure about which cable to use or which socket to connect it to, please refer to the hardware installation section in this manual. If you are still not sure about cable connections, please contact a professional computer technician or NetComm for further advice. -
Page 29: Straight And Crossover Cable Configuration
Straight-Through Cabling Cross-Over Cabling Note: To prevent loss of signal, make sure that the length of any twisted-pair connection does not exceed 100 metres. NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YM798 Rev1 Figure 3 Wire Becomes... -
Page 30: Appendix C: Registration And Warranty Information
NetComm. Failure to do so may cause damage to this product, fire or result in personal injury. -
Page 31: Limitations Of Warranty
The warranty is automatically voided if: 1. You, or someone else, use the product, or attempts to use it, other than as specified by NetComm; 2. The fault or defect in your product is the result of a voltage surge subjected to the product either by the way of power supply or communication line, whether caused by thunderstorm activity or any other cause(s);...
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