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1.
YOUR HERCULES EPLUG 200 ADAPTER ........................................................................................ 2
1.1.
Recommendations ........................................................................................................................ 2
1.2.
Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 3
1.3.
Minimum system requirements ..................................................................................................... 3
1.4.
Box contents .................................................................................................................................. 3
1.5.
LEDs overview .............................................................................................................................. 4
1.6.
Connectivity overview ................................................................................................................... 4
2.
INSTALLING YOUR HERCULES EPLUG 200 .................................................................................... 5
2.1.
How to position your Hercules ePlug 200 ..................................................................................... 5
2.2.
HomePlug: the partner to WiFi in your home................................................................................ 6
2.2.1.
Connecting two computers in a HomePlug network ....................................................... 6
2.2.2.
game console in a HomePlug network ............................................................................ 6
2.2.3.
HomePlug network .......................................................................................................... 7
2.3.
2.4.
ePlug 200 Solo or Duo) ................................................................................................................. 9
2.5.
How to change the network password ........................................................................................ 12
3.
YOUR HOMEPLUG NETWORK IN PRACTICE ................................................................................. 13
3.1.
A few prerequisites ...................................................................................................................... 13
3.2.
Identifying your HomePlug network type: Infrastructure or Ad hoc ............................................ 13
3.3.
3.3.1.
3.3.2.
3.3.3.
Enabling sharing ............................................................................................................ 18
3.3.4.
Windows Vista: Sharing public or personal folders ....................................................... 21
3.3.5.
Computers running Windows Vista: Accessing shared folders .................................................... 23
3.3.6.
Windows Vista: Sharing a printer ........................................................................................... 23
3.3.7.
Computers running Windows Vista : Accessing the shared printer ............................................... 26
3.4.
3.4.1.
3.4.2.
3.4.3.
Windows XP: Sharing folders ........................................................................................ 36
3.4.4.
Computers running Windows XP: Accessing shared folders ................................................. 37
3.4.5.
Windows XP: Sharing a printer ...................................................................................... 37
3.4.6.
Windows XP: Modifying a workgroup name (advanced users) ..................................... 39
3.5.
4.
TECHNICAL SUPPORT ...................................................................................................................... 40
5.
WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................ 40
6.
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION ................................................................ 41
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Connecting an Internet "box" to a Digital Terrestrial Television decoder in a HomePlug network ......................7 2.3. You haven't yet created a HomePlug network: initial installation of Hercules ePlug 200 Duo ..7 2.4. You have already created a HomePlug network: adding a new adapter to your network (Hercules ePlug 200 Solo or Duo) .........................

  • Page 2: Hercules Eplug

    - Do not obstruct the vents and openings of the Hercules ePlug 200 adapter. - If you need to carry out any maintenance on your Hercules ePlug 200 adapter, be sure to first unplug the adapter and entrust the job to a qualified professional in order to avoid the risk of electrocution.

  • Page 3: Specifications

    - Only plug in the Hercules ePlug 200 adapter in a sufficiently ventilated room. - Only connect the Hercules ePlug 200 adapter using the included Ethernet cable. - Unplug the Hercules ePlug 200 adapter from its electrical outlet if you do not plan on using it again for an extended period of time.

  • Page 4: Leds Overview

    10 seconds) In order for the Hercules ePlug adapter to switch to standby mode, the network card on your computer or other network device must be inactive (i.e. no data is being transferred). To be sure that the...

  • Page 5: Installing Your Hercules Eplug 200

    2. INSTALLING YOUR HERCULES ePLUG 200 The Hercules ePlug 200 adapter has been designed to be simple to use and install. If you have already purchased and installed HomePlug (or PLC) adapters, Hercules provides a Quick Start Guide which guides you through several steps to take to add your Hercules ePlug 200 adapters to your existing HomePlug network.

  • Page 6: Homeplug: The Partner To Wifi In Your Home

    Hercules ePlug 200 2.2. HomePlug: the partner to WiFi in your home If you have a modem router or an Internet "box", your various pieces of network equipment, whether connected by WiFi or HomePlug, can communicate with one another. All data is transferred to a central point, in this case your modem router or Internet "box", and may circulate either on the electrical network via your...

  • Page 7: Connecting An Internet "Box" To A Digital Terrestrial Television Decoder In A Homeplug Network

    HomePlug 1.0 standard (for example, with Hercules ePlug 85 adapters), you cannot add Hercules ePlug 200 adapters to that network. However, you are perfectly able to install a second network in your home composed of Hercules ePlug 200 adapters and HomePlug AV compatible devices.
  • Page 8 Hercules ePlug 200 2. Plug the adapter into an electrical outlet located near the device to be connected to the network. 3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the computer, modem, game console or any other network device (for example, a modem router).

  • Page 9: You Have Already Created A Homeplug Network: Adding A New Adapter To Your Network (Hercules Eplug 200 Solo Or Duo)

    HomePlug adapters in the AV standard (Hercules ePlug 200, for example). You now wish to install one or more new Hercules ePlug 200 adapters in order to expand your network and be able to connect new devices (printer, modem, router, game console...).
  • Page 10 Hercules ePlug 200 1. Ethernet connection and electrical connection of your new Hercules ePlug 200 adapter - Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet plug on your new adapter. - Plug the new adapter into an electrical outlet located near the device to be connected to the network.
  • Page 11 - Repeat this procedure to add another Hercules ePlug 200 adapter. 2. Connection to the network The network password is applied to the Hercules ePlug adapter, which can now communicate with all the adapters of the existing network. User Manual – 11/42...

  • Page 12: How To Change The Network Password

    - Press for 3 seconds on the Connect button (also referred to as the security button by some manufacturers) on the adapter which is already part of your existing network. - Make the connection by pressing for 3 seconds on the Connect button on your Hercules ePlug 200 adapter. You have 2 minutes to carry this out.

  • Page 13: Your Homeplug Network In Practice

    - To share an Internet connection, your router and your modem (ADSL Ethernet, cable or Internet "box") must be connected to a Hercules ePlug adapter which is itself plugged into an electrical outlet, everything must be powered on, and your Internet line must be active.

  • Page 14: Windows Vista: Sharing An Adsl Connection In An Infrastructure Type Network

    Hercules ePlug 200 You have connected your computer to a private network (as opposed to a public network). Therefore, the discovery options (namely, the ability to view outside devices and computers and to be seen by other networks) are enabled, but sharing options are not. You must therefore enable them manually before you can share your folders, your Internet connection or your printer.
  • Page 15 Hercules ePlug 200 3. In the Network Status window, click Properties. 4. In the Windows Vista confirmation window, click Continue. 5. In the Network Properties window, select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4). 6. Click Properties. User Manual – 15/42...

  • Page 16: Windows Vista: Sharing An Adsl Connection In An Ad Hoc Type Network

    Let's take the example of a Hercules HomePlug network composed, on one end, of an ADSL USB or Ethernet modem directly connected by a cable to one of your computers (which we will refer to as Connection point A), and, on the other end, of a computer (which we will refer to as Connection point B) on which you want to access the Internet.
  • Page 17 Hercules ePlug 200 1. Access the Network and Sharing Center by clicking the network icon on the Windows taskbar, then click the Network and Sharing Center link. Before setting up sharing for your folders, your printer or your Internet connection, you must enable sharing in the Network and Sharing Center.

  • Page 18: Enabling Sharing

    Hercules ePlug 200 4. In the Sharing tab, tick the Allow other users connect through this computer's Internet connection and Establish dial-up connection whenever a computer on my network attempts to access the Internet boxes. Note: The Establish a dial-up connection...
  • Page 19 Hercules ePlug 200 Enabling file sharing - In the Sharing and Discovery zone, click the Off link or the button located opposite File sharing. - Select the Turn on file sharing radio button. - Click Apply. In the Windows Vista confirmation window, click Continue.
  • Page 20 Hercules ePlug 200 - Select the Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can open files radio button (they will only be able to consult files) or select Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can open, change, and create files (there will be no limitations on the contents of these folders in terms of viewing, making changes and additions or other actions).

  • Page 21: Windows Vista: Sharing Public Or Personal Folders

    Hercules ePlug 200 - In the Media Sharing window that appears, tick the Share my media box. - Click Apply. In the Windows Vista confirmation window, click Continue. - In the following window, you can define the different settings, such as: authorize or refuse groups of users, set parental controls, select media types to be shared, and so on.
  • Page 22 Hercules ePlug 200 1. Select the folder that you wish to share, without opening it. Here, your Pictures folder. 2. Right-click the folder. Select Share. 3. In the File Sharing window, select the user(s) who will be able to access this folder, then click Add.

  • Page 23: Computers Running Windows Vista: Accessing Shared Folders

    You can put a printer on the network and thereby share it with all computers in your home connected in a network via Hercules ePlug adapters. To access a printer on the network, sharing for the printer must first be set up in the Network and Sharing Center (please refer to chapter 3.3.3 Enabling sharing).
  • Page 24 Hercules ePlug 200 On the computer connected to the printer: 1. Click Start/Control Panel. 2. Under the Hardware and Sound heading, click the Printer link. The list of installed printers is displayed. 3. Right-click the printer and select the Sharing…...
  • Page 25 Hercules ePlug 200 4. In the Printer Properties window, click the Change sharing options button. 5. In the Windows Vista confirmation window, click Continue. 6. Tick the Share this printer box. 7. Select the name of the printer which will be displayed on the network under Share name.

  • Page 26: Computers Running Windows Vista : Accessing The Shared Printer

    Hercules ePlug 200 3.3.7. Computers running Windows Vista : Accessing the shared printer On the computers that will use the shared printer: 1. Click Start/Control Panel. 2. Under the Hardware and Sound heading, click the Printer link. 3. Click the Add a printer button.

  • Page 27: Computers Running Windows Xp: Sharing Folders, A Printer Or An Adsl Connection

    Hercules ePlug 200 4. Click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth printer. 5. Windows searches for the shared printers on your network. Select the shared printer. 6. Click Next. 7. If necessary, accept installation of the printer’s drivers when prompted to do so by Windows.

  • Page 28: Windows Xp: Using The Network Setup Wizard In An Infrastructure Network

    Hercules ePlug 200 3.4.1. Windows XP: Using the Network Setup Wizard in an Infrastructure network Proceed as follows for each computer: 1. Click Start/All Programs/Accessories/ Communications/ Network Setup Wizard. The Network Setup Wizard is launched. 2. Click Next twice. The window opposite may appear if The Wizard found disconnected network hardware.
  • Page 29 (your Ethernet network card), then click Next. 8. When this warning screen appears, ignore it by clicking Next. If you are using a Hercules modem router, your computers are already protected by the integrated firewall. User Manual – 29/42...
  • Page 30 Hercules ePlug 200 9. If your computer has at least three connections (or network devices, whether Ethernet, FireWire or WiFi), the window opposite appears. In this case, let the Wizard determine the appropriate connections. 10. Click Next. 11. Enter the computer name and a description, if required.

  • Page 31: Windows Xp: Using The Network Setup Wizard In An Ad Hoc Network

    Hercules ePlug 200 16. Before completing the procedure, you may select the Create a Network Setup Disk option. This consists of copying this Wizard onto a storage medium (your choice of floppy disk or USB key) so that it can be launched on computers equipped with operating systems other than Windows XP.
  • Page 32 Hercules ePlug 200 The window opposite may appear if The Wizard found disconnected network hardware. 3. If your Ethernet network connection is not displayed in the list, tick the Ignore disconnected network hardware box, then click Next. Otherwise, exit the Wizard by...
  • Page 33 Hercules ePlug 200 7. If your computer has at least three connections (or network devices, whether Ethernet, FireWire or WiFi), the window opposite appears. In this case, select the Let me choose the connections to my network option, then click Next.
  • Page 34 Hercules ePlug 200 7. If your computer has at least three connections (or network devices, whether Ethernet, FireWire or WiFi), the window opposite appears. In this case, select the Determine the appropriate connections for me option. 8. Click Next. Proceed as follows for each computer: 9.
  • Page 35 Hercules ePlug 200 If your network is only composed of computers running Windows XP: 14. Select the Just finish the wizard option. If your network is composed of computers running Windows XP and/or computers running Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000): 15.

  • Page 36: Windows Xp: Sharing Folders

    Hercules ePlug 200 3.4.3. Windows XP: Sharing folders After having configured all of your computers using the Network Setup Wizard, you can now share data located on different disk drives, as long as the user has authorized access. 1. Select the folder you wish to share, without opening it.

  • Page 37: Computers Running Windows Xp: Accessing Shared Folders

    Hercules ePlug 200 3.4.4. Computers running Windows XP: Accessing shared folders To easily access folders set up for sharing by several computers, it is preferable that the computers belong to the same workgroup. In Windows XP, the workgroup name has been defined using the Network Setup Wizard.
  • Page 38 Hercules ePlug 200 On the computers that will use the shared printer: 1. Click Start/Control Panel/Printers and Other Hardware/ Printers and Faxes. In the Printer Tasks section, select Add a printer. 2. The Add Printer Wizard is launched. Click Next.

  • Page 39: Windows Xp: Modifying A Workgroup Name (Advanced Users)

    5. In the Workgroup zone, enter a name for the group (HOME, OFFICE or HERCULES, for example). The workgroup name must be identical (be sure to respect the case of letters) for all computers you wish to link together in a network.

  • Page 40: Technical Support

    4. TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you encounter a problem with your product, please go to http://ts.hercules.com and select your language. From there you will be able to access various utilities (Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), the latest versions of drivers and software) that may help to resolve your problem.

  • Page 41: Environmental Protection Recommendation

    Please contact your local authorities for information on the collection point nearest you. Trademarks Hercules® is a registered trademark of Guillemot Corporation S.A. Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Hercules ePlug 200 is a trademark of Guillemot Corporation S.A. Microsoft® Windows® XP and Vista are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.
  • Page 42 Hercules ePlug 200 Copyright © Guillemot Corporation S.A. 2009. All rights reserved. This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part, summarized, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic, photocopying, recording, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Guillemot Corporation S.A.

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