Linksys Instant PowerLine PLEBR10 Manuale utente

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Model No.

WIRED

Powerline Ethernet Bridge

PLEBR10

User Guide

PowerLine Ethernet Bridge

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PowerLine Ethernet Bridge

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction 1

Welcome 1

What’s in this Guide? 2

Chapter 2: Planning your PowerLine Network 3

Network Topology 3

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the PowerLine Bridge 4

The Top Panel 4

The Bridge’s Port, where the Ethernet Port is connected, is located on the front panel. 4

The Front Panel 4

Chapter 4: Connecting the PowerLine Ethernet Bridge 5

Connecting the Bridge 5

Connecting to a Router 6

Chapter 5: Using the PowerLine Configuration Utility 7

Overview 7

Setup Wizard 7

Network 10

Security 11

About 11

Appendix A: Troubleshooting 12

Common Problems and Solutions 12

Frequently Asked Questions 12

Appendix B: Windows Help 14

Appendix C: Glossary 15

Appendix D: Specifications 22

Appendix E: Warranty Information 23

Appendix F: Regulatory Information 24

Appendix G: Contact Information 25

PowerLine Ethernet Bridge

List of Figures

Figure 2-1: PowerLine Network 3

Figure 3-1: Top Panel 4

Figure 3-2: Front Panel 4

Figure 4-1: Ethernet Port on PC 5

Figure 4-2: Ethernet Port on Bridge 5

Figure 4-3: Plug in the Bridge 6

Figure 5-1: Main Menu 7

Figure 5-2: Stop 7

Figure 5-3: Installing Configuration Utility 8

Figure 5-4: Congratulations 8

Figure 5-5: Utility Insattler 8

Figure 5-6: PowerLine Configuration Utility Icon 9

Figure 5-7: Welcome 9

Figure 5-8: Device Tab 9

Figure 5-9: Network Tab 10

Figure 5-10: Scanning Your Network 10

Figure 5-11: Security Tab 11

Figure 5-12: About Tab 11

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

PowerLine Ethernet Bridge

Chapter 1: Introduction

Welcome

Thank you for choosing the PowerLine Ethernet Bridge. The Bridge will allow you to network better than ever.

How does the Bridge do all of this? The PowerLine Ethernet Bridge lets you turn the existing powerlines in your

home or office into a high-speed network. Now you don’t have to drill through the walls, and climb through the

attic or cellar to install network cables, just use the wires that already run through the building.

But what does all of this mean?

Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from different computers

and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are even used for playing multiplayer video

games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and offices, they can also be fun.

The PowerLine Bridge interfaces Ethernet devices to the HomePlug PowerLine network standard. Just plug the

PowerLine Bridge into the wall, and connect your Ethernet-equipped device to the Bridge using the included

network cable, and you’ve turned your whole house into a network infrastructure. Attach more computers to the

network by simply plugging them into the wall anywhere in the house, using more PowerLine Bridges, or the

Linksys PowerLine USB Adapter.

Once your computers are connected to the network, they can share resources like printers and storage space,

and all kinds of files: music, digital pictures, and documents. With up to 14Mbps data rates, you can play head-to-

head network computer games, too. And if you use a PowerLine Bridge to interface one of the famous Linksys

Broadband Routers from your cable or DSL Internet connection to your PowerLine network, you’ll be able to get to

the Internet from any computer in the house.

Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Bridge, set it up, and configure it to bridge your different

networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of the Bridge.

Chapter 1: Introduction

What’s in this Guide?

PowerLine Ethernet Bridge

What’s in this Guide?

This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the PowerLine Ethernet Bridge.

• Chapter 1: Introduction

This chapter describes the Bridge’s applications and this User Guide.

• Chapter 2: Planning Your PowerLine Network

This chapter discusses a few of the basics about PowerLine networking.

• Chapter 3: Getting to Know the PowerLine Bridge

This chapter describes the physical features of the Bridge.

• Chapter 5: Connecting the PowerLine Ethernet Bridge

This chapter shows you how to connect the bridge to your PC.

• Chapter 6: Using the PowerLine Configuration Utility

This chapter show you how to use the Configuration Utility

• Appendix A: Troubleshooting

This appendix describes some potential problems and solutions, as well as frequently asked questions,

regarding installation and use of the Adapter.

• Appendix C: Windows Help

This appendix describes how you can use Windows Help for instructions about networking, such as installing

the TCP/IP protocol.

• Appendix D: Glossary

This appendix gives a brief glossary of terms frequently used in networking.

• Appendix E: Specifications

This appendix provides the PowerLine Ethernet Bridge’s technical specifications.

• Appendix F: Warranty Information

This appendix supplies the PowerLine Ethernet Bridge’s warranty information.

• Appendix G: Regulatory Information

This appendix supplies the PowerLine Ethernet Bridge’s regulatory information.

• Appendix H: Contact Information

This appendix provides contact information for a variety of Linksys resources, including Technical Support.

Chapter 2: Planning your PowerLine Network

Network Topology

PowerLine Ethernet Bridge

Chapter 2: Planning your PowerLine Network

Network Topology

With the PowerLine products, a network can be created using home powerlines. Computers can be networked

over powerlines using PowerLine devices. The Bridge connects an Ethernet-enabled computer to a powerline

network. The PowerLine USB Adapter is also available for connecting a USB-enabled computer to a powerline

network.

The Bridge is also ideal for any user who already has a router and wants to share high-speed Internet access

across the powerline network. Connect the Bridge to the router after you have configured the Bridge using the

PowerLine Configuration Utility. Connect a straight-through Category 5 Ethernet network cable to the uplink port

of the router, or connect a crossover Category 5 Ethernet network cable to a LAN port on the router.

With these, and many other, Linksys products, your networking options are limitless. Go to the Linksys website

at www.linksys.com for more information about powerline products.

Figure 2-1: PowerLine Network

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the PowerLine Bridge

The Top Panel

PowerLine Ethernet Bridge

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the PowerLine Bridge

The Top Panel

The Bridge’s Port, where the Ethernet Port is connected, is located on the front panel.

Ethernet The Ethernet Port is where you will connect the included Category 5 Ethernet network cable.

The Front Panel

The Bridge’s LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel.

Power Green. The Activity LED will flash when there is data transmitted over the powerline network.

Ethernet Green. The Ethernet LED will be lit steadily when there is an active Ethernet connection.

Link/Act Green. The Link LED will light up when the PowerLine Bridge is powered on.

Figure 3-1: Top Panel

Figure 3-2: Front Panel

Chapter 4: Connecting the PowerLine Ethernet Bridge

Connecting the Bridge

PowerLine Ethernet Bridge

Chapter 4: Connecting the PowerLine Ethernet Bridge

Connecting the Bridge

1. Plug the included Category 5 Ethernet network cable into the computer’s Ethernet port.

2. Plug the other end of the cable into the Ethernet port of the Bridge.

Figure 4-2: Ethernet Port on Bridge

Figure 4-1: Ethernet Port on PC

IMPORTANT: Do NOT use a switch to connect multiple powerline devices to your PC’s Ethernet

port. Each powerline device should be connected to its own Ethernet port on the PC.

Chapter 4: Connecting the PowerLine Ethernet Bridge

Connecting to a Router

PowerLine Ethernet Bridge

3. Plug the Bridge into an electrical outlet.

The installation of the Bridge is complete.

If you want to configure the Bridge, proceed to “Chapter 6: Using the PowerLine Configuration Utility.”

Connecting to a Router

If you want to connect the Bridge to a router, then proceed to the next section, “Connecting to a Router.”

If you want to share high-speed Internet access across a powerline network, then you can choose to connect the

Bridge to a router.

Follow these instructions:

Disconnect the network cable from the PC, and connect it to the uplink port of the router. If you only have a LAN

port available on the router, then use a crossover Category 5 Ethernet network cable to connect the Bridge to the

router. The installation of the Bridge is complete.

IMPORTANT: Because the Bridge sends data over the power lines of your house, plug the

Bridge directly into an electrical outlet. Do not plug the device into a UPS or power strip with

surge protection. The Bridge has its own power filter for protection against surges.

Figure 4-3: Plug in the Bridge

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