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Page 1 USB and Ethernet Wall Mounts User’s Manual © Copyright 2003. Asoka USA Corporation. All rights reserved. Asoka USA Corporation reserves the right to modify product offerings or specifications without advance notice. No part of this publication may be produced in any for- mat without the express written permission of Asoka USA Corporation.
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Asoka™ PlugLink™ Wall Mount Users Manual Introduction Important Safety Information Home Networking 101 Powerline Networking Getting Started Getting Intimate with your Powerline Networking Device Installing USB Wall Mount (PL9720-USB) Installing Ethernet Wall Mount (PL9620-ETH) Encryption Utility Guide Adding Computers to a Network...
Page 3: Introduction
LAN (Local Area Network) is as simple as 1-2-3. The Asoka PlugLink networking device is an ideal solution to provide you with the ability to share information and resources such as documents, mp3s, videos, games, printers, and scanners.
Page 4: Important Safety Information
Asoka™ PlugLink™ Wall Mount Users Manual Important Safety Information This product is intended for connection to the AC power line. The following precautions should be taken when using this product: • Read all instructions before installing and operating this product.
Page 5: Home Networking 101
Asoka™ PlugLink™ Wall Mount Users Manual Home Networking 101 What is Home Networking? Why do we need it? Today, more than ever, the idea of multiple PCs in a household is not uncommon. The dinosaur age of having only one PC is not a viable mean to a successful life of a business. With the intro- duction of high-speed Internet access, people demand information when and where they want it.
Page 6: Powerline Networking
The no new wires approach to create a LAN is the ultimate way to network a home. But between the three technologies (HPNA, WiFi, and Powerline), Powerline provides the best solution. For more information about Powerline Networking, please visit Asoka's web site at www.asokausa.com. Data Rate Cost...
Page 7: Getting Started
When you have installed your Powerline Network, it will look like this: 2. "I want to share an Internet connection between multiple computers/laptops." When you have installed your Powerline Network, it will look like this: Asoka™ PlugLink™ Wall Mount Users Manual...
Page 8 Asoka™ PlugLink™ Wall Mount Users Manual 3. "I want to share a home printer or a network printer between multiple computers/ laptops." When you have installed your Powerline Network, it will look like this: 4. "I want to add or extend my existing Ethernet (Cat5) network."...
Page 9 When you have installed your Powerline Network, it will look like this: 6. "I want to integrate a Powerline Network into my existing Corporate LAN (Local Area Network)." When you have installed your Powerline Network, it will look like this: Asoka™ PlugLink™ Wall Mount Users Manual...
Page 10: Getting Intimate With Your Powerline Networking Device
Asoka™ PlugLink™ Wall Mount Users Manual Getting Intimate with your Powerline Networking Device Before installing your powerline networking device, take a moment to examine and familiarize yourself with it. Below is a diagram of PL9720-USB and PL9620-ETH along with a brief descrip- tion of what each LED represent.
Page 11: Installation Instructions
1. After inserting the installation CD, the installation should automatically start. If the installation program does not start automatically, start the application clicking on the Start button, select Run and choose Browse. Under Look In, select the CD-Rom Drive, click on Asoka setup.exe, and choose OK.
Page 12 Asoka™ PlugLink™ Wall Mount Users Manual 2. Click 'Next' to start installation. 3. Copyright notice. If the conditions are acceptable, select 'I accept' and click 'Next' to continue. 4. Select ‘USB’ as shown and click ‘Next’ to continue.
Page 13 If the driver was not automatically installed, follow the instructions in the Driver Installation Utility and select installation from c:\pro- gram files\asoka\usbdriver. The installer may ask for the Windows 98SE installation CD. If so, follow instructions on the screen.
Page 14: Installing Ethernet Wall Mount (Pl9620-Eth)
Caution! Connecting the Ethernet Wall Mount to a router, network printer or other networked device. If the Asoka PlugLink device is going to be connected to something other than a comput- er, such as a Router, Broadband modem, etc., no software needs to be installed. Simply plug the Asoka PlugLink Ethernet Wall Mount into a LAN port of the other network device and plug the PL9620-ETH in an AC socket.
Page 15 1. Insert the installation CD; it should automatically start. If the installation program does not start automatically, start the application by clicking on the Start button, select Run and choose Browse. Under Look In, select the CD-Rom Drive, click on Asoka setup.exe, and choose OK. 2. Click ‘Next’ to start installation.
Page 16 4. Select 'Ethernet' as shown. Click 'Next' to continue. 5. It is now time to connect your Asoka™ PlugLink™ device. Plug the PL9620-ETH into an AC outlet (no power strip or extension cord). Plug the supplied Ethernet cable into the PL9620-ETH and the Ethernet card on your PC.
Page 17: Encryption Utility Guide
It is very important to set up a secure network after installation to prevent other users to access your data. The Asoka™ PlugLink™ Encryption Utility is installed when the installation CD is inserted (if it has not already been installed on your computer); insert the installation CD.
Page 18 Encryption Utility runs on. Type in a password between 4 and 24 characters long, the pass- word is case sensitive. Press the 'Set Local' button to write the password into the local PlugLink device. The default password is 'HomePlug' which all HomePlug compliant devices have as a...
Page 19 Asoka™ PlugLink™ Wall Mount Users Manual Now the same password needs to be written into all devices on the powerline network, there are two ways of doing this: 1. Run the Encryption Utility on all computers which have powerline adapters connected to them and click the 'Set Local' button on the 'security' tab..
Page 20 Quick guide to network encryption To set the encryption password for the powerline device the computer is currently connected to: 1. Start the Encryption Utility from the start menu, under Programs and select the Asoka folder 2. Select the ‘Security’ tab.
Page 21: Adding Computers To A Network
Asoka™ PlugLink™ Wall Mount Users Manual Adding computers to a home network Note: Asoka support only provide connectivity support on our products. The information below is provided as a reference guide. For additional support, please contact Microsoft®. Setting up your IP address and computer name Windows will default to set up the IP address and gateway address automatically.
Page 22 Asoka™ PlugLink™ Wall Mount Users Manual • The setup is now complete, if no internet connection is detected, follow the trouble shooting guide in Appendix B for a solution. Setting up file sharing Along with shared Internet access, file sharing is one of the most important reasons for home networking.
Page 23: Appendix A: Specifications
Asoka™ PlugLink™ Wall Mount Users Manual Appendix A Specifications Standard Compliance • Homeplug ® power line v1.01 • Windows ® 98 SE, 2000, ME & XP Compatible • IEEE 802.3 Protocol TCP/IP Interface USB (B Type)/ ETH (RJ-45) Speed Up to 14Mbps Cabling Type •...
Page 24: Appendix B: Trouble Shooting Guide
With the right tools, the problems are usually easy to fix. These will get you started: • The LEDs on the PlugLink device. • Encryption Utility (from the PlugLink install CD) • ping • ipconfig (from the command prompt) ping and ipconfig are available from the DOS prompt;, click the 'Start' button and select 'Run'...
Page 25 PowerPacket Network Adapter. If the icon is there but it is disabled, right click on the icon and choose 'enable'. Ethernet: Look for the network icon that matches the Ethernet adapter your PlugLink device is connected to. If disabled, right click to enable the device.
Page 26 • Make sure the PlugLink devices are plugged straight into the wall and not through a power strip or extension cord. • Unplug all PlugLink devices and plug them back in again one by one. Press the 'Scan Powerline Network' button again.
Page 27 • Make sure the device is connected straight into the socket and not a power splitter or extension cord. • Try another outlet. If all of the above fails, please call Asoka Technical Support at (650) 591-3189 or send us an e- mail to at support@asokausa.com.
Page 28: Appendix C: Tech Support Information
Appendix C Technical Support and RMA Please contact the Asoka Service and Support Center at: Asoka™ PlugLink™ Wall Mount Users Manual Asoka USA Corporation 820 American Street San Carlos, CA 94070 Technical Support Tel: (650) 591-3189 Fax: (650) 591-3782 eFax: (419) 858-0216 E-mail: support@asokausa.com...
Page 29: Appendix D: Fcc Statement
Asoka™ PlugLink™ Wall Mount Users Manual Appendix D FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Page 30: Appendix E: Limited Warranty Information
Asoka; (b) if you use parts not manufactured or sold by Asoka; or (c) to damage caused by modification of the product or as a result of service by anyone other than Asoka or an Asoka-authorized service provider.
Page 31 FORTH HEREIN OR A REFUND OF THE PURCHASE PRICE. Some states do not allow warranty limitations. In such states, the exclusion or limitations of this Limited Warranty may not apply to you and, in such cases, Asoka asserts the minimum warranty permitted by law.
Page 32: Appendix F: Glossary
Asoka™ PlugLink™ Wall Mount Users Manual Appendix F Glossary 10BaseT - An Ethernet cable standard that uses twisted wire pairs. 100BaseTX - IEEE physical layer specification for 100 Mbps over two pairs of Category 5 UTP or STP wire. Adapter - A hardware interface between a computer and a network.
Page 33 Asoka™ PlugLink™ Wall Mount Users Manual router will have a unique IP address, and the computers on the other side of the router can have any IP address, as long as they are on the same subnet. ipconfig - useful utility for finding out current IP Address, host name, etc. The equivalent utility for Windows 98/ME is winipcfg.
Page 34 Asoka™ PlugLink™ Wall Mount Users Manual wiring is needed. RJ-45 - The standard connector for Ethernet cables with the same shape as a phone plug, but they contain more wires and are a little larger. Router - A device often used to connect multiple computers to the Internet. The computers are shielded from the Internet as many routers have security features like a firewall.
Page 35 Asoka™ PlugLink™ Wall Mount Users Manual Notes...
Page 36 Asoka™ PlugLink™ Wall Mount Users Manual Notes...
Page 37 Asoka USA Corporation 820 American Street San Carlos, CA 94070 Sales: (650) 591-3236 Support: (650) 591-3189 Fax: (650) 591-3782 www.asokausa.com...