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Linksys PLEBR10 User Manual

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A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc.
Powerline Ethernet Bridge

User Guide

WIRED
PLEBR10
Model No.

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  • Page 1: User Guide

    ® A Division of Cisco Systems, Inc. Powerline Ethernet Bridge User Guide WIRED PLEBR10 Model No.
  • Page 2 Also, each figure (diagram, screenshot, or other image) is provided with a figure number and description, like this: Figure 0-1: Sample Figure Description Figure numbers and descriptions can also be found in the "List of Figures" section. plebr10-v3-UG-41110A BW...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome What’s in this Guide? Chapter 2: Planning your PowerLine Network Network Topology Chapter 3: Getting to Know the PowerLine Bridge The Top Panel The Bridge’s Port, where the Ethernet Port is connected, is located on the front panel. 4 The Front Panel Chapter 4: Connecting the PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Connecting the Bridge...
  • Page 4 PowerLine Ethernet Bridge List of Figures Figure 2-1: PowerLine Network Figure 3-1: Top Panel Figure 3-2: Front Panel Figure 4-1: Ethernet Port on PC Figure 4-2: Ethernet Port on Bridge Figure 4-3: Plug in the Bridge Figure 5-1: Main Menu Figure 5-2: Stop Figure 5-3: Installing Configuration Utility Figure 5-4: Congratulations...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1: Introduction

    PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the PowerLine Ethernet Bridge. The Bridge will allow you to network better than ever. How does the Bridge do all of this? The PowerLine Ethernet Bridge lets you turn the existing powerlines in your home or office into a high-speed network.

  • Page 6: What's In This Guide

    PowerLine Ethernet Bridge What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the PowerLine Ethernet Bridge. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Bridge’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your PowerLine Network This chapter discusses a few of the basics about PowerLine networking.

  • Page 7: Figure 2-1: Powerline Network

    PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Chapter 2: Planning your PowerLine Network Network Topology With the PowerLine products, a network can be created using home powerlines. Computers can be networked over powerlines using PowerLine devices. The Bridge connects an Ethernet-enabled computer to a powerline network.

  • Page 8: Figure 3-1: Top Panel

    PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Chapter 3: Getting to Know the PowerLine Bridge The Top Panel The Bridge’s Port, where the Ethernet Port is connected, is located on the front panel. Ethernet The Ethernet Port is where you will connect the included Category 5 Ethernet network cable. The Front Panel The Bridge’s LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel.

  • Page 9: Figure 4-1: Ethernet Port On Pc

    Chapter 4: Connecting the PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Connecting the Bridge IMPORTANT: Do NOT use a switch to connect multiple powerline devices to your PC’s Ethernet port. Each powerline device should be connected to its own Ethernet port on the PC.

  • Page 10: Figure 4-3: Plug In The Bridge

    PowerLine Ethernet Bridge 3. Plug the Bridge into an electrical outlet. IMPORTANT: Because the Bridge sends data over the power lines of your house, plug the Bridge directly into an electrical outlet. Do not plug the device into a UPS or power strip with surge protection.

  • Page 11: Figure 5-1: Main Menu

    PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Chapter 5: Using the PowerLine Configuration Utility Overview After installing the Bridge, you will run the Setup Wizard to install the PowerLine Configuration Utility. Use this utility to check the PC’s direct connection to the powerline network, search for powerline devices on your network, and set up security using a network password.

  • Page 12: Figure 5-3: Installing Configuration Utility

    PowerLine Ethernet Bridge 3. The Installing Configuration Utility screen will appear while the files are being installed. 4. The Congratulations screen will appear when the installation is complete. Click Online Registration to register the product or click Exit to exit the Wizard. 5.

  • Page 13: Figure 5-6: Powerline Configuration Utility Icon

    PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Accessing the PowerLine Configuration Utility 1. To access the PowerLine Configuration Utility, double-click the PowerLine Configuration Utility icon on your desktop. 2. The Welcome screen will appear. Click the Next button. 3. The Device screen will appear. You have a choice of four screens: •...

  • Page 14: Figure 5-9: Network Tab

    PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Network The Network screen allows you to search the powerline network for all powerline devices configured with the same Network Password as the device you are currently using for your PC. MAC address - The MAC address of each powerline device is shown here. Data Rate (Mbps) - The transmission speed of the powerline device is displayed here.

  • Page 15: Figure 5-11: Security Tab

    PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Security The Security screen allows you to set the Network Password of the powerline device being used by your PC. All of the powerline devices on your powerline network must use the same Network Password. Network Password - This must have between 4 and 24 characters. The Network Password is case-sensitive, so note whether you use lowercase or uppercase letters.

  • Page 16: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of this product. Read the description below to solve your problems. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com.
  • Page 17 PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Do the Instant PowerLine products cause interference with other home networking or powerline products? No. The Instant PowerLine products can co-exist with phoneline and wireless networking technologies. Instant PowerLine operates in a different frequency band than powerline control and can co-exist with technologies such as X-10, CEBus, and LONworks.

  • Page 18: Appendix B: Windows Help

    PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Appendix B: Windows Help All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix.

  • Page 19: Appendix C: Glossary

    PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Appendix C: Glossary 802.11a - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz.
  • Page 20 PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Buffer - A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other. Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet.
  • Page 21 PowerLine Ethernet Bridge DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework.
  • Page 22 PowerLine Ethernet Bridge HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network.
  • Page 23 PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Node - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station. OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower-speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit.
  • Page 24 Subnet Mask - An address code that determines the size of the network. Switch - 1. A data switch that connects computing devices to host computers, allowing a large number of devices to share a limited number of ports. 2. A device for making, breaking, or changing the connections in an electrical circuit.
  • Page 25 PowerLine Ethernet Bridge TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability. Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted.

  • Page 26: Appendix D: Specifications

    PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Appendix D: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, HomePlug 1.0 Ports One 10/100 Auto-Sensing RJ-45 Port Cabling Type UTP CAT 5 or better Data Rate Up to 14 Mbps LEDs Ethernet, Activity, Link Security Features 56-bit Data Encryption with Key Management, Network Password to secure local powerline networking Dimensions 2.68"...

  • Page 27: Appendix E: Warranty Information

    PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Appendix E: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of one year (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates.

  • Page 28: Appendix F: Regulatory Information

    PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Appendix F: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

  • Page 29: Appendix G: Contact Information

    PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Appendix G: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: Can't find information about a product you want to buy on the web? Do you want to know more about networking with Linksys products? Give our advice line a call at: Or fax your request in to: If you experience problems with any Linksys product,...

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