ActionTec 14 Mbps HomePlug Ethernet Adapter Manuale utente

14 Mbps

HomePlug

Ethernet Adapter

Model #: HPE100I

User Manual

Ver 1.0

Solutions for the Digital Life™

Table of Contents

1 Introduction 1

Package Contents 1

Features 2

System Requirements 2

Getting to Know the Ethernet Adapter 3

Technical Support 4

2 Connecting the HomePlug Adapters 5

Connecting the Adapters 5

Installing the Configuration Utility 6

3 Using the Configuration Utility 7

Device 7

Network 9

Security 10

About 11

4 Troubleshooting 13

Troubleshooting 13

Frequently Asked Questions 14

5 Setting Up Static IP Address 17

Windows 98 SE 17

Windows Me 20

Windows 2000 23

Windows XP 27

6 Setting Up File and Printer Sharing 31

File Sharing 31

Printer Sharing 39

a Specifications 41

General 41

LED Indicators 42

Environmental 42

b Glossary 43

Notices 47

Regulatory Compliance Notices 47

Modifications 47

Miscellaneous Legal Notices 48

Limited Warranty 49

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec HomePlug Ethernet Adapter. The

HomePlug Ethernet Adapter is one of the easiest ways to enjoy home or small

business networking. It operates on the HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0

standard, providing data transfer speeds up to 14 Mbps over home AC wiring.

Since home power lines are the most pervasive medium in households, with multi-

ple outlets in every room, the HomePlug Ethernet Adapter allows multiple desktop

and laptop computers to be networked easily, enabling them to share an Internet

connection, printers, files, and games, without any additional wiring. If you want

to take your computer networking to the next level, the Actiontec HomePlug

Ethernet Adapter is sure to be one of the keys to your success.

Package Contents

Make sure the following items came in this package:

s Two Actiontec 14 Mbps HomePlug Ethernet Adapters

s Two Ethernet Cables

s Installation CD (includes this manual)

s Quick Start Guide

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Features

s HomePlug 1.0 compliant

s 14 Mbps data rate (maximum)

s 56-bit DES encryption

s Two-pronged US power plug (fits ungrounded power outlets)

s Power and Link indicators

System Requirements

s At least 2 available power outlets

s Standard home power wiring

s Computer with the following:

· CD-ROM drive

· IBM compatible running at 200 MHz or better

· 64 MB of RAM

· Ethernet network adapter

· TCP/IP installed

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Chapter 1 Introduction

Getting to Know the Ethernet Adapter

This section contains a quick description of the Adapter’s external features.

Front Panel

The Adapter’s front panel features 2 lights (LEDs):

Power Light

The Power light glows green when the Adapter is powered on, and remains off

(or dark) when no power is present.

Link Light

The Link light glows green when an Ethernet connection is detected, and blinks

when data is being transferred across the Adapter.

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Bottom Panel

The Adapter’s bottom panel contains one Ethernet port:

Ethernet Port

The Ethernet port is used to connect the Adapter to a computer or gateway/

router via Ethernet cable.

Technical Support

Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making durable, high-quality, high-perfor-

mance products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support Department

is available all day every day to provide professional support.

Actiontec Electronics, Inc.

760 N. Mary Avenue

Sunnyvale, CA 94085

Technical Support

Phone: (USA) 1-888-436-0657

(UK) 0845-65-80411

E-mail: http://support.actiontec.com/email_support/support_form.php

Internet: www.actiontec.com/support

Connecting the

HomePlug Adapters

To connect the Adapters, they must be connected to a computer, plugged into a

standard wall outlet, and the Configuration Utility loaded on the computer.

Connecting the Adapters

To use the Adapters properly, one Adapter must be connected to a computer, and

the other Adapter must be connected to a router/gateway connected to a computer.

Connecting an Adapter to a Computer

1. Get one Adapter and one Ethernet cable from the package.

2. Insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the Adapter.

3. Plug the Adapter into a wall outlet.

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Note: Do not plug the Adapter into a UPS or power strip with

surge protection. The Adapter’s network signal may not pass

through these devices.

4. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on the back of

a computer.

Connecting an Adapter to a Router/Gateway

1. Get one Adapter and one Ethernet cable from the package.

2. Insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the Adapter.

3. Plug the Adapter into a wall outlet.

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Note: Do not plug the Adapter into a UPS or power strip with

surge protection. The Adapter’s network signal may not pass

through these devices.

4. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on a router/

gateway connected to a computer.

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5. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on a router/

gateway connected to a computer.

Next, follow the instructions in the next section, “Installing the Configuration

Utility.”

Installing the Configuration Utility

After connecting the Adapters, install the Configuration Utility:

1. Insert the Connection 1-2-3 CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer con-

nected to an Adapter.

2. When this window appears, click Finish.

3. Repeat for other computers connected to an Adapter.

The HomePlug Adapters are now connected and ready to use, and the

Configuration Utility is loaded on the computers. Go to chapter 3, “Using the

Configuration Utility” for information about changing the default configuration

settings of the Adapter.

Using the

Configuration Utility

Once the Adapters have been properly connected and installed, the user can fur-

ther configure the Adapters using the Actiontec HomePlug Configuration Utility.

The Utility also provides information about the network. To access the Utility,

double-click on the Actiontec HomePlug Utility icon on the computer’s desktop.

The Utility appears on the desktop. See the following sections for more informa-

tion about the Utility’s capabilities.

Device

Selecting Device from the row of tabs near the top of the Utility’s window gener-

ates the “Device” tab.

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