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HomePlug VeseNET Powerline PLA-85-E User Manual

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VeseNET
3-Port Desktop
PLA-85-3E

HomePlug Powerline

Ethernet Bridge

User Manual

Models Covered:
PLA-85-E and PLA-14-E
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  • Page 1: Homeplug Powerline

    VeseNET HomePlug Powerline Ethernet Bridge User Manual Models Covered: PLA-85-E and PLA-14-E Wall-Plug 3-Port Desktop PLA-85-3E...

  • Page 2: Fcc Interference Statement

    Copyright The contents of this publication may not be reproduced in any part of as a whole, stored, transcribed in an information retrieval system, translated into any language, or transmitted in any form or by any means, mechanical, magnetic, electronic, optical, photocopying, manual, or otherwise, without prior written permission.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Content Chapter 1: Introduction to the HomePlug Powerline Ethernet Bridge........4 Overview ..........................4 Features ..........................4 Package Contents ........................4 System Requirements......................5 Panel ............................5 Top ............................5 Chapter 2: Installation ....................... 7 Overview ..........................7 Running the InstallShield Wizard ..................

  • Page 4: Chapter 1: Introduction To The Homeplug Powerline Ethernet Bridge

    Ethernet cables or pulling the cables from one place to another, but the VeseNET HomePlug Bridge is one of the easiest ways to enjoy home or small business networking. Users can now experience a total network solution with the HomePlug Bridge without having to run network cables or worry about the fragility and security issues of wireless networks.

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    • Standard home power line wiring • CD-ROM drive Panel Detect other HomePlug devices on the same PowerLine network Did not detect any other HomePlug devices on the same PowerLine network Eth LED (1,2,3 for desktop unit): Act / Link for Ethernet Blinking: Ethernet activity...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2: Installation

    Chapter 2: Installation Overview The installation of the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge will only take minutes. No setting up for long wires through out the house. Just simply install the software CD that is included in the box and after installation, physically plug the unit into the computer and the wall outlet.
  • Page 8 This section allows you to change the default directory where the program is installed. If you don’t want to change the directory click on Next to continue the installation process. This screen shows the progress of the installation.
  • Page 9 Plug the other end of your network cable into the RJ-45 port locate at the back of the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge. If you are using the 3 port desktop product then plug your power connector into the power connector at the back of the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge.

  • Page 10: Chapter 3: Configuration

    Chapter 3: Configuration Overview The HomePlug device uses 56-bit DES encryption to block outside access. The key is set by using the HomePlug Configuration Utility on the CD. By default, the protection is enabled. However, it is recommended that you change the default network password.

  • Page 11: Part 2: Diagnose A Network Homeplug Device

    Part 2: Diagnose a Network HomePlug device The Main tab shows all the other HomePlug Units on your powerline network. It will represent them by MAC Address, and will also show the available bandwidth to each unit (Units farther away from the current computer might have a lower Data Rate, since the distance is farther).

  • Page 12: Setting Up Security On A Local Homeplug Device

    Otherwise if you view the unit working, distance might be the only issue. Setting Up Security on a Local HomePlug device The Privacy tab will allow you to change the Network Password to the unit that is currently connected to this computer.
  • Page 13 This will allow you to change the password from one computer, instead of changing the password individually. **Note** The DEK is unique for EACH HomePlug device. To use this you will need to input the DEK for each unit.

  • Page 14: Appendix A: Troubleshooting

    100% sure we advise changing the 56-bit DES security encryption password on your HomePlug Device. To do that, you must run the HomePlug Configuration Utility on each Homeplug device in your power line network. This will only allow computers with the same security password to be able to receive information.
  • Page 15 You must need two or more HomePlug devices to setup a powerline network. Q. In order to making the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge working properly, do I have to install the HomePlug Configuration Utility on every single computer who has the...
  • Page 16 Q. Will the HomePlug network work through a second distribution panel (fuse box/consumer unit)? Yes. Each consumer unit produces about 10dB drop in signal strength however the HomePlug network typically has ample signal strength to be able to cope with this sort of drop.

  • Page 17: Appendix B: Ip Addressing

    Appendix B: IP Addressing What is an IP Address? IP Stands for Internet Protocol. An IP Address is the identifier where other computers on the network can contact your computer, when you are connected to the network using the TCP/IP protocols. The format of IP addresses are 32bit numerical addresses in 4 groups of 3.
  • Page 18 1. Click Start and click Run 2. Type “Command” in the run prompt, Click OK...

  • Page 19: Setting Static Ip Address

    3. A Dos Command prompt will open. Type in “ipconfig” and press Enter 4. Your IP Address will Display, along with the Subnet Mask, and your Gateway Setting Static IP Address...

  • Page 20: Part 1: Windows 98 Se / Me

    Part 1: Windows 98 SE / ME 1. Right Click on “Network Neighborhood” and click “Properties” 2. Click on “TCP/IP” for the network adapter you want to set IP addresses for...
  • Page 21 3. Click on “Specify an IP address” Type in the IP Address you wish to use. (192.168.XXX.XXX is very standard for home networks) Click on the Subnet mask, and if you know the subnet mask you want to use, type it in, otherwise it should fill in with “255.255.255.0”...
  • Page 22 5. Click on the “DNS Configuration” tab, and add in your DNS server IP address. Click OK button when you done. 5. To save the changes you must restart, so click “YES”...

  • Page 23: Part 2: Windows 2000 / Xp

    Part 2: Windows 2000 / XP 1. Right click My Network Places and click Properties. 2. Find and “Double Click” the Local Area Connection for the Network adapter you want to Set IP’s for.
  • Page 24 3. Click Properties 4. Click(Highlight) “Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)” and click “Properties”...
  • Page 25 5. Click “Use the following IP address” Type in the IP Address you wish to use. (192.168.XXX.XXX is very standard for home networks) Click on the Subnet mask, and if you know the subnet mask you want to use, type it in, otherwise it should fill in with “255.255.255.0”...

  • Page 26: Release And Renew An Ip Address

    6. To check that everything is Correct, Click on “Support” and the information you typed in should appear. Release and Renew an IP address Part 1: Windows 98 SE / ME 1. Click Start, then click Run...
  • Page 27 2. Type “winipcfg” and click OK 3. Select the Network adapter you want to release IP’s for.
  • Page 28 4. Click “Release” 5. Your IP Address should turn to 0.0.0.0...

  • Page 29: Part 2: Windows 2000 / Xp

    6. If you Click Release, and an error saying “IP Address for adapter is already released” then you do not need to release any more, Try “Renewing your IP” Part 2: Windows 2000 / XP...
  • Page 30 1. Click Start, then click Run 2. Type Command and click OK 3. Type “ipconfig /release” and press Enter...
  • Page 31 4. Your IP Address should turn to 0.0.0.0 . To Renew your address check Renewing IP Address. 5. If you receive an Error “The operation failed as no adapter is in the state permissible for this operation.” Then you might need to set your Network adapter to obtain your “IP Address Automatically”.

  • Page 33: Appendix C: Local Area Network

    Appendix C: Local Area Network Sharing Files (Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP) Part 1: Sharing Folders 1. Double click “My computer” on your O/S desktop...
  • Page 34 2. Double Click the Drive where the folder that you want to share is located. 3. Right Click on the folder you want to share, and click “Properties”...
  • Page 35 4. Click “If you understand the risk but still want to share the root of the drive, click here” 5. Click “Share this folder on the network” and specify the name you want the folder to be seen as on the network.

  • Page 36: Part 2: Sharing Drives

    6. A Hand should appear under the folder you wanted to share letting you know that it is shared on the network. Part 2: Sharing Drives 1. Right click on “My Computer” and click “Properties” on your O/S desktop...
  • Page 37 2. Right click on the drive you want to share and click “Properties” 3. click on the Sharing tab “If you understand the risk but still want to share the root of the drive, click here”...
  • Page 38 4. Click on “Share this folder on the network” and specify what you want your shared folder to be viewed as. 5. A hand should appear under the drive you wanted to share. This lets you know that it is shared on your network...

  • Page 39: Part 3: Accessing Other Computers Shared Files

    Part 3: Accessing Other Computers Shared Files 1. Find the IP Address of the computer you want to access(Look at Check IP) 2. Click Start, and then click Run 3. Type “\\” and the IP address of the computer you want to access. (Format is “XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX”)
  • Page 40 4. All the files that the computer you are trying to access will open in a new window. 5. An Alternate way to do the same thing is to find the Computer Name of the computer you are trying to access. And typing “\\______” with the computer name in the blank...

  • Page 41: Sharing Printers (Windows 98Se / Me / 2000 / Xp)

    6. All the files that the computer you are trying to access will Open in a new window. Sharing Printers (Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP) Part 1: Setup print server 1. Click “Start” and click ‘Printers and Faxes”...
  • Page 42 2. Right click on the printer you want to share and click “Properties” 3. Click the “Sharing” tab, and click “Share the printer” then specify the name that you want the printer to be seen as on the network. Then click “OK”...

  • Page 43: Part 2: Network Printer Installation

    4. A hand should appear under the printer you want to share. Part 2: Network Printer Installation 1. Click Start and click on Printers and Faxes.
  • Page 44 2. The Printers and Faxes window should open, on the left side there should be an Add a Printer button under Printer Tasks. Click on Add a Printer 3. The Add Printer Wizard should appear, click Next to proceed...
  • Page 45 4. Select “A network printer, or a printer attached to another computer” and click Next 5. Click “Browse for a printer”, unless you know the computer name (or IP address) of the printer, and the exact printer name. Or the printer is at a location that can be connected to through the internet.
  • Page 46 6. Browse through your network and select the printer that you want to add, Highlight it, and click Next 7. Click Yes to proceed...
  • Page 47 8. Unless you want this to be your default printer, click NO, otherwise click YES and click Next 9. Click Finish to finish the network installation...

  • Page 48: Access Internet

    10. The printer should now be installed on your computer. **Note** You may need to install drivers for the printer you want to install, so make sure you have them available before trying to install any printer. Access Internet Part 1: Windows 98SE / ME...
  • Page 49 1. Double Click Internet Explorer 2. The Internet Connection Wizard Should open(If this does not open and Internet Explorer Opens up, skip to Section 7) Click “I want to set up my Internet Connection Manually, or I want to connect through a local area network(LAN)”...
  • Page 50 3. Click “I connect through a local area network(LAN)” Click Next 4. Click “Automatic discovery of proxy server(recommended)” Click next...
  • Page 51 5. Unless you want to setup your Email (you can do this separately later) Click NO, and click ‘Next’. 6. Click the box, and click Finish...

  • Page 52: Part 2: Windows 2000 / Xp

    7. You should be on the internet, If a website does not occur Try to Release IP, then Renew IP, and try to Ping your gateway. Part 2: Windows 2000 / XP 1. Double Click on Internet Explorer...
  • Page 53 2. The New Connection Wizard might open(If this does not happen, skip to Step 7) Click Next 3. Click “Connect to the Internet” and click Next...
  • Page 54 4. Click “Set up my connection manually” 5. Click “Connect using a broadband connection that is always on”...
  • Page 55 6. Click Finish 7. You should be on the internet, If a website does not occur Try to Release IP, then Renew IP, and try to Ping your gateway.

  • Page 57: Appendix D: Glossary

    LAN does not use telephone services. It typically spans a single building or campus. Logical Network Two or more HomePlug devices that share a common Network Encryption Key (NEK) and that communicate with encrypted transmissions. Network A network is a system of computers that is connected.
  • Page 58 network. RJ-45 A connector similar to a telephone connector that holds up to eight wires, used for connecting Ethernet devices. Router Protocol-dependent device that connects subnet works together. Routers are useful in breaking down a very large network into smaller sub networks; they introduce longer delays and typically have much lower throughput rates than bridges.

  • Page 59: Appendix E: Product Specification

    HomePlug Powerline 10Base-T: UTP CAT.3,4,5 Cable Connection: 100Base-TX: UTP CAT.5 Installation: Plug-and-Play LED Indicators: PWR: Power HP: HomePlug ACT Link / Act, Eth: Link / Act Certifications: HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0 Operating 0。 – 40。C Temperature: Humidity: 5% - 90%...

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