SAGEM TURBO PLUG User Guide Reference: 252 207 972 ed. 1 July 2005 Issue...
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Sagem Communication closely follows all technical changes and continually strives to improve its products for the benefit of its customers. It therefore reserves the right to change the documentation accordingly without notice. All the trademarks mentioned in this guide are registered to their respective owners: •...
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Information on this documentation This guide will unveil all the secrets of your SAGEM TURBO PLUG adapter. Among other things, it will describe for you how to enable your adapter. Also, in the chapter entitled "Everything you need to know about the domestic network", you will find typical SAGEM...
Contents 1. Introduction 1.1 What does "Power Line" stand for? 1.2 What can the SAGEM TURBO PLUG adapters do for you? 1.3 Pack contents 2. Pre-requisites - Description - Installation 2.1 Requisite system configuration of the SAGEM TURBO PLUG 2.2 Connection and display elements of the SAGEM TURBO PLUG 2.3 Installing the SAGEM TURBO PLUG adapter...
5. Appendix 5.1 Technical specifications of the SAGEM TURBO PLUG 5.2 Safety warnings on the SAGEM TURBO PLUG 5.2.1 Safety levels 5.2.2 Safety instructions 5.3 Directive 2002/96/CE (EEEW) SAGEM TURBO PLUG UG - 252207972-01 Reproduction and communication prohibited without permission of Sagem Communication...
Data Confidentiality For security reasons, software-activated 56-bit encryption is recommended because it guarantees data transfers in total safety within the network. SAGEM TURBO PLUG UG - 252207972-01 Reproduction and communication prohibited without permission of Sagem Communication Page...
1 - Introduction What can the SAGEM TURBO PLUG adapters do for you? The SAGEM TURBO PLUG adapters will let you create or extend a domestic network easily and inexpensively. The IT operations, such as data interchanges, access to a common printer within the private network or access to the Internet, are handled via your home's electrical installation.
1 - Introduction Pack contents Before you start to install your SAGEM TURBO PLUG adapter, check that all the component parts of the product are included in the package: 2 x SAGEM TURBO PLUG adapters, 2 x RJ45/RJ45 Ethernet leads, CD with drivers, on-line documentation and SAGEM F@st PLUG software.
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In this section, we will show you how to install your SAGEM TURBO PLUG adapters. Requisite system configuration of the SAGEM TURBO PLUG To be able to use your SAGEM TURBO PLUG, your PC must meet the following conditions: ...
2 - Pre-requisites - Description - Installation Connection and display elements of the SAGEM TURBO PLUG The SAGEM TURBO PLUG adapter is provided with two LEDs and an Ethernet connection. Marking Meaning POWER Comes on steady when the SAGEM TURBO PLUG is powered up.
Connect the other R45 type termination to the ETH socket on the SAGEM TURBO PLUG adapter. Plug the SAGEM TURBO PLUG adapter via its mains plug into a wall socket power outlet. Commissioning the SAGEM TURBO PLUG requires no driver...
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3 - SAGEM F@st PLUG Software 3. SAGEM F@st PLUG Software When the connections have been made, your computer can dialog with your SAGEM TURBO PLUG. However, installation of this utility is recommended because it can be used to supervise all the "Power Line" adapters that you have installed.
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• Click the button to shut the installation wizard. At the end of the installation, the next icon is created in the desktop. SAGEM TURBO PLUG UG - 252207972-01 Page Reproduction and communication prohibited without permission of Sagem Communication...
3.2.1 Information "SAGEM F@st PLUG" displays information on all the "Power Line" devices on your network such as the MAC addresses or the connection data rate. The MAC (Media Access Control) address is a serial number that is unique in the world.
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OK to confirm the entry. A confirmation box appears if the password is correct and the adapter has been detected. SAGEM TURBO PLUG UG - 252207972-01 Page Reproduction and communication prohibited without permission of Sagem Communication...
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Caution, all the adapters you want to add to your network must be physically connected. "Scan" button Click the "Scan" button to run an immediate search for the "Power Lline" adapters that are on the network. SAGEM TURBO PLUG UG - 252207972-01 Reproduction and communication prohibited without permission of Sagem Communication Page...
3 - SAGEM F@st PLUG Software 3.2.3 "Privacy" tab "SAGEM F@st PLUG" helps you to set up a network using the "Power Line" technology with data encryption. With it you can add the required adapters to your network. You can configure all the "Power Line"...
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The "Set All Devices" button lets you change the network name of all the adapters that appear in the Main view with their password (security ID). SAGEM TURBO PLUG UG - 252207972-01 Reproduction and communication prohibited without permission of Sagem Communication Page...
• User name, • Identification of the DLL and SAGEM F@st PLUG library. The Remote device histories field contains a history of all the remote "Power Line" adapters detected at least once by your PC. SAGEM TURBO PLUG UG - 252207972-01...
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The adapters that are no longer on the network can be removed from the list by clicking the "Delete" button. The network configuration can be altered or updated at any time. For this, repeat the configuration procedure described above. SAGEM TURBO PLUG UG - 252207972-01 Reproduction and communication prohibited without permission of Sagem Communication Page...
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Computer configuration Now that you have finished connecting and installing your SAGEM TURBO PLUG adapter, we would like to use this section to show you how to correctly configure your computers or check that the parameter settings are correct.
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A dialog box appears, select Microsoft in the "Manufacturers" field then Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) in the "Network protocol:" field. • Click OK to confirm. SAGEM TURBO PLUG UG - 252207972-01 Page Reproduction and communication prohibited without permission of Sagem Communication...
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Some applications, such as electronic mail clients, may need this information. In this case, it may be necessary to configure the "Connect using" parameter by activating 'LAN'. SAGEM TURBO PLUG UG - 252207972-01 Reproduction and communication prohibited without permission of Sagem Communication Page...
No.1, No.2, etc. (using the mask "255.255. 255.0"). Each station must be configured with a unique IP address. You will find full information on how to configure IP addresses in the Windows documentation. SAGEM TURBO PLUG UG - 252207972-01 Page Reproduction and communication prohibited without permission of Sagem Communication...
4.2.2 Internet access by ADSL solution for individual workstation - Option 2 Workstation with Internet access via an ADSL modem SAGEM TURBO PLUG SAGEM TURBO PLUG SAGEM F@st or other ADSL Ethernet modem SAGEM TURBO PLUG UG - 252207972-01 Reproduction and communication prohibited without permission of Sagem Communication Page...
SAGEM TURBO PLUG SAGEM TURBO PLUG Ethernet or USB Workstation used Internet connexion sharing SAGEM F@st 8xx or 9xx or other ADSL Ethernet or USB modem SAGEM TURBO PLUG UG - 252207972-01 Page Reproduction and communication prohibited without permission of Sagem Communication...
SAGEM TURBO PLUG SAGEM TURBO PLUG SAGEM F@st or other Ethernet ADSL modem SAGEM TURBO PLUG SAGEM F@st 2100E router or other ADSL Ethernet router SAGEM TURBO PLUG UG - 252207972-01 Reproduction and communication prohibited without permission of Sagem Communication Page...
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Networking a number of workstations with Internet access via an ADSL modem router SAGEM TURBO PLUG SAGEM TURBO PLUG SAGEM TURBO PLUG SAGEM TURBO PLUG SAGEM F@st 1400 or other Ethernet ADSL router SAGEM TURBO PLUG UG - 252207972-01 Page Reproduction and communication prohibited without permission of Sagem Communication...
Networking a number of workstations with Internet access via an ISDN router SAGEM TURBO PLUG SAGEM TURBO PLUG SAGEM TURBO PLUG SAGEM TURBO PLUG Digital Network ISDN Router Termination SAGEM TURBO PLUG UG - 252207972-01 Reproduction and communication prohibited without permission of Sagem Communication Page...
In theory, you can connect up to 253 adapters in one home but in practice it is advisable not to connect more than ten devices simultaneously. Compatibility The SAGEM TURBO PLUG adapters are compatible with all other SAGEM LAN products, with all devices compliant with the IEEE 802.3 standard and with other HomePlug devices. Security within the network In most cases, the electricity meter already serves as a physical barrier, which means that only the devices linked to one and the same electricity meter can be part of the same network.
98 SE, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows Dimensions and appearance 92 mm x 60 mm x 85 mm (height x width x depth) plastic casing SAGEM TURBO PLUG UG - 252207972-01 Reproduction and communication prohibited without permission of Sagem Communication Page...
5 - Appendix Safety warnings on the SAGEM TURBO PLUG 5.2.1 Safety levels The SAGEM TURBO PLUG product conforms to EN 60950, December 2001 edition. The safety levels in the sense of this standard are as follows: Connector Function Safety level...
The SAGEM TURBO PLUG must be installed and used inside a building. The ambient temperature must not exceed 40°C. The SAGEM TURBO PLUG must not be exposed to strong sunlight or to a strong heat source. The SAGEM TURBO PLUG must not be placed in an environment subject to significant steam condensation.
ENVIRONMENT Preservation of the environment as part of a sustainable development logic is an essential concern of Sagem Communication. Sagem Communication’s aim is to operate systems safeguarding the environment and consequently it has decided to integrate environmental performance considerations in the life cycle of its products, from manufacturing to commissioning, use and disposal.
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