Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ..................1 Chapter 2: Planning your Powerline Network ............1 Network Topology ....................1 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Powerline Adapter...........2 The Top Panel ....................2 The Front Panel ....................2 Chapter 4: Connecting the Powerline Ethernet Adapter ..........3 Connecting the Adapter ..................3 Connecting to a Router ..................4 Chapter 5: Using the Powerline Configuration Utility ..........4...
Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you for choosing the HP-1000E v2 Powerline Ethernet Adapter. The Adapter will allow you to network better than ever. How does the Adapter do all of this? The Powerline Ethernet Adapter lets you turn the existing Powerlines in your home or office into a high-speed network. Now you don’t have to drill through the walls, and climb through theattic or cellar to install network cables,...
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Powerline Adapter ANEL The Adapter’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. RONT ANEL The Adapter’s LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the...
Chapter 4: Connecting the Powerline Ethernet Adapter ONNECTING THE DAPTER 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. 1.
IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the power lines of your house, plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. Do not plug the device into a UPS or power strip with surge protection. The Adapter has its own power filter for protection against surges.
3. When the InstallShield Wizard screen appears, click Install to start the utility installation. 4. Click Finish to complete the installation. CCESSING THE OWERLINE ONFIGURATION TILITY To access the Powerline Configuration Utility, double-click the Powerline Configuration Utility icon on your desktop. Device tab The Device screen lists the Powerline devices connected to your PC.
State This indicates which Powerline device is currently used by the PC. Device The name of each Powerline device is displayed here. MAC address The MAC address of each Powerline device is shown here. Refresh Click Refresh to analyze your Powerline network and refresh the list.
The MAC address of each Powerline device is shown MAC Address here. The transmission speed of the Powerline device is Data Rate (Mbps) displayed here. Click the Scan Powerline Network button to perform a Scan Powerline search for all Powerline devices configured with the Network same Network Password.
About The About screen shows the version of this device. Note about OK and Cancel buttons: Click to save all settings. Click to discard changes or close windows. Cancel - 8 - HP1000E v2 User’s Manual...
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. OMMON ROBLEMS AND OLUTIONS...
REQUENTLY SKED UESTIONS What types of picture files can I show with the Adapter? The Adapter supports picture files with the following file extensions: BMP, GIF, JPG, and TIF. All of these file types are converted to JPG format when they appear on your TV, so some data loss may occur.
Appendix B: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, HomePlug 1.0 One 10/100 Auto-Sensing RJ-45 Port Ports UTP CAT 5 or better Cabling Type Data Rate Up to 14 Mbps Ethernet, Activity, Link LEDs 56-bit Data Encryption with Key Management, Network Password to secure Security Features local Powerline networking 2.68"...