ActionTec MegaPlug AV HPE200AV Manuale utente

200 Mbps

MegaPlug

Ethernet

Adapter

Model #: HPE200AV

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 MegaPlug Adapter 5

Connecting the Adapters 5

Installing the Configuration Utility 6

3 Using the Configuration Utility 9

Encryption Key 9

About 10

4 Troubleshooting 11

Troubleshooting 11

Frequently Asked Questions 12

5 Setting Up Static IP Address 15

Windows Vista 15

Windows XP 20

Windows 2000 23

Windows Me 27

Windows 98 SE 30

6 Setting Up File and Printer Sharing 33

File Sharing 33

Printer Sharing 41

A Specifications 43

General 43

LED Indicators 44

Environmental 44

B Glossary 45

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 MegaPlug AV 200 Mpbs Ethernet Adapter.

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

business networking. It operates on the MegaPlug Powerline Specification AV stan-

dard, providing fast data transfer speeds over home AC wiring. Since home power

lines are the most common medium in households, with multiple outlets in every

room, the MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter allows multiple desktop and laptop comput-

ers 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 MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter is sure to be

one of the keys to your success.

Package Contents

Make sure the following items came in the kit:

s Two Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter

s Two Ethernet cables

s Installation CD (includes this manual)

s Quick Start Guide

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Features

s HomePlug Turbo compliant

s 200 Mbps data rate (maximum)

s 128-bit AES encryption

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

s Power and Link indicators

System Requirements

s At least one available power outlet

s Standard home power wiring

s Computer with the following:

· CD-ROM drive

· IBM compatible running at 200 MHz or better

· Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP installed

· 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 3 lights (LEDs):

Power Light

The Power light glows green when sychronized with another device. If the Power

light is off, it can still be powered up.

Link Light

The Link light glows green when an Ethernet connection is detected.

Ethernet Light

The Ethernet light flickers when data is being transferred across the Adapter.

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.

Information Sticker

The information sticker (located beneath the electrical prongs) displays the MAC

(Media Access Control) address, device ID, serial number and other information

about the Adapter.

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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

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

Internet: www.actiontec.com/support

Connecting the

MegaPlug Adapter

To connect the Adapter, it must be connected to a computer, plugged into a stan-

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

Connecting the Adapters

To use the Adapters properly, two Adapters should be plugged into electrical out-

lets, and devices (computers, printers, etc.) connected to them.

Connecting an Adapter to a Computer

1. Get an Adapter and one Ethernet cable.

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

3. Plug the Adapter into a wall outlet.

☞

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 an Adapter and one Ethernet cable.

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

3. Plug the Adapter into a wall outlet.

☞

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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Chapter 2 Connecting the MegaPlug Adapters

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

gateway connected to a computer.

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 Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer connected

to an Adapter.

2. When the “Welcome” screen appears, click Next.

3. When the “Choose Destination Screen” appears, click Next.

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4. When this window appears, click Finish.

5. Repeat for other computers connected to an Adapter.

☞ Note: If using a computer running Windows Vista, you may

have to click through a “User Account Control” window to

install the program.

The MegaPlug 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.

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