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1. nr nrnrrrrerrnrnnnre 71 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 1 YOUR HERCULES ePLUG 200 V2 HD ADAPTER PLC Power Line Communication also known as HomePlug is a technology which uses your home s existing electrical wiring to efficiently transfer digital data audio video Internet other types of files within a secure personal network HomePlug is an ideal alternative for those who wish to easily create a network without the constraints of cables and are unable to enjoy all of the potential of WiFi due to the configuration of their home as a result of the presence of thick walls or other obstacles which impede wireless data transmission The Hercules ePlug 200 V2 and HD devices are PLC adapters that you can connect to any electrical outlet in your home from the ground floor to upstairs thereby transforming your outlets into as many possible network connection points Moreover you can freely unplug Hercules ePlug 200 adapters and plug them into different Outlets in your home according to your needs changing the location of a computer or of your modem router without having to repeat the installation or re create your network As a network is composed of at least two devices connected to one another all you need to do is connect two Hercules ePlug 200 V2 HD adapters to two electrical outlets in your home in the same room or in different rooms For example to access the Internet you can connect your mode
2. Room Room 2 M Previous Hercules ePlug Station v 3 0 Hercules In step 4 enter the MAC address of the second PLC adapter in your network and select the room in which it is set up You may have to unplug the adapter to make a note of its MAC address When you have plugged the adapter back in the adapter will still be part of the network you won t have to pair it again Click Add and repeat this procedure for all other adapters that you own A table summarizes all of the devices that are set up along with their location and their MAC address Click Next User Manual 23 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD Hercules ePlug Installation Assistant Plug in the adapter You can now go and plug your new Hercules ePlug adapter into an electrical outlet close to the device you want to connect to the network Once the adapter is plugged in connect it to your device using the included Ethernet cable Once this is done come back to this installation Assistant and click Next Hercules ePlug Station v 3 0 In step 5 plug in and connect your new adapter according to the instructions displayed onscreen Click Next Hercules ePlug Installation Assistant Plug in the adapter Attention To continue the installation your adapters must belong to the same network If for whatever reason your adapters do not belong to the same network please
3. Organize Network and Sharing Center Add a printer Add a wireless device Start Computer double click Network 49 Favorites 4 Computer 3 BR Desktop Doug LES You access the list of the computers on the same a 1 ES network Use the path indicated by Windows when j vei 4 Media Devices 3 setting up sharing es jj Ps f D PC 1 UF Er P Den DP N 2 Double click the computer sharing the folders i al you wish to access 15 omputer ema 3 Ifa password has been defined enter your user herria name and your password J SRV1 All shared folders appear Depending on your authorization level you can display modify add and or delete shared folders and files 4 3 6 Windows 7 Sharing a pnnter You can put a printer on the network and thereby share it with all computers in your home connected in a network via Hercules ePlug adapters To access a printer on the network you must first define the printer s sharing options in the Network and Sharing Center please refer to chapter 4 3 3 Enabling sharing The printer must then be set up for sharing on the computer to which is connected and on which it is installed On the computer connected to the printer 1 Click Start Devices and Printers The list of installed printers is displayed 40 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 4 Devices 2 T SyncMaster 4 Printers and Faxes 3 7 Qe a Open in new window Fax See what s printing
4. ROM detailing the differences between the supplied product and the product described in the present documentation End user software license Agreement IMPORTANT please read the Agreement carefully prior to opening and installing the Software By opening the Software package you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement The Software enclosed in this package is licensed not sold and is only available under the terms of the present license Agreement If you do not agree with the terms hereafter you must promptly return the Software within 15 days together with the entire contents of the box to the place of purchase The Guillemot Corporation S A Software hereafter named the Software is copyrighted by Guillemot Corporation S A AI rights are reserved The term Software refers to all documentation and related material including drivers executable programs libraries and data files The purchaser is granted a license to use the Software only The licensee also agrees to be bound by the terms and conditions of the present Agreement concerning copyright and all other proprietary rights for any third party Software documentation and related material included in the Software package Guillemot Corporation S A reserves the right to terminate this license in the event of failure to comply with any of the terms or conditions laid out in the present Agreement On termination all copies of the Software shall immediately be returned
5. Set as default printer Printing preferences Printer properties N Create shortcut Troubleshoot HP Cola Remove device Properties Hercules ePlug 200 HD Device Settings About Sharing Ports Advanced Color Management If you share this printer only users on your network with a username and password for this computer can print to it The printer will not be available when the computer sleeps To change these settings use the Network and Sharing Center i V Share this printer Share name Shared_printer Y Render print jobs on client computers Drivers If this printer is shared with users running different versions of Windows you may want to install additional drivers so that the users do not have to find the print driver when they connect to the shared printer Additional Drivers ok cance _Aopy 2 Right click the printer and select Printer properties In the Printer_ Name Properties window select the Sharing tab Tick the Share this printer box Select the name of the printer which will be displayed on the network under Share name Click Apply then click OK User Manual 41 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 4 3 7 Computers running Windows 7 Accessing the shared printer On the computers that will use the shared printer 1 Click Start Devices and Printers 2 Click the Add a prin
6. 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed Plug Station Click Finish to est the wizard Hercules ePluge station Click Finish to exit the Wizard A shortcut icon to ePlug Station is now available on your desktop and step 1 of the Hercules ePlug Installation Assistant is launched The objective is now to help ePlug Station to identify the adapters in your network via each adapter s individual MAC address and assign them a location in your home Hercules ePlug Installation Assistant Welcome Welcome to the Installation Assistant for the Hercules ePlug Station software This Assistant will guide you through putting in place the settings required for supervision of your network We recommend that you launch this Assistant to facilitate setup of the software Nevertheless you can skip using the Assistant by clicking Go directly to Hercules ePlug Station Launch the Assistant Go directly to Hercules ePlug Station Open the ePlug user manual s Hercules ePlug Station v 3 0 Hercules User Manual 21 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD Given that you have not yet configured the settings for managing your network click Launch the Assistant Afterwards you will be able to directly access Hercules ePlug Station Hercules ePlug Installation Assistant Installation setup Before starting the installation please mak
7. Firewall In the File and printer sharing pane select Turn on file and printer sharing File and printer sharing When file and printer sharing is on files and printers that you have shared from this computer can be accessed by people on the network Turn on file and printer sharing Turn off file and printer sharing Enabling public folder sharing Note A public folder is a folder that can be shared by other users of the same computer or of the same network In the Public folder sharing pane select Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can read and write files in the Public folders there will be no limitations on the contents of these folders in terms of viewing making changes and additions or other actions Public folder sharing When Public folder sharing is on people on the network including homegroup members can access files in the Public folders What are the Public folders User Manual 37 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD Now click Save changes before enabling multimedia file sharing Enabling multimedia file sharing Note This option allows you to enable sharing of your music videos and images In the Network and Sharing Center click the Choose homegroup and sharing options item Choose hornegroup and sharing options Access files and printers located on other network computers or change sharing settings In the Share libraries and printers tick th
8. adapter which is already part of the network you wish to create and then pressing the Connect button on the adapter you wish to integrate into that network Repeat this procedure for all adapters you wish to integrate into the network User Manual 17 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 3 MANAGING YOUR NETWORK WITH HERCULES ePLUG STATION The Hercules ePlug Station software has been designed to let you manage your PLC network Once you have provided the requested items of information you will be able to view a depiction of all devices connected to your PLC network allowing you to verify their functioning and bitrate room by room 3 1 Downloading Hercules ePlug Station Hercules ePlug Station is available for download from the http www hercules com website in the Downloads part of the PLC products section On the Hercules website select the version corresponding to your product follow the procedure and save the installer file to your hard disk drive 3 2 Installing Hercules ePlug Station Double click the ePlugStation_Setup exe file in the location where you have saved it on your computer to launch the installation To use Hercules ePlug Station your computer must meet the following minimum system requirements Intel Pentium III AMD Athlon AMD K6 64MB RAM 10 100 RJ 45 Ethernet network card CD ROM drive 50MB free hard disk space Operating system Microsoft Windows XP SP2 SP3
9. as indicated in the following procedure User Manual 51 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 1 Select the folder that you wish to share without opening it Here your Pictures folder a eal 2 Right click the folder Select Share D P Desktop E Documents i Downloads D E Favorites I Links Folders v D ses Expand D B Searc Explore IE Vide Open K b Aa Search 415 Comp b d Flopp Share b amp Loca 2 Addto archive gt Loca Add to Pictures rar gt Loca S Compress and email gt ca Local Compress to Pictures rar and email gt amp DVD Restore previous versions 2 sidad Send To 5 gt amp Netwo Cut Copy Delete Rename New gt Properties Choose people to share with People must have a user account and password for this computer to access files you have shared To change this setting use the Network and Sharing Center Everyone All users in this list Create a new user 3 Inthe File Sharing window select the user s who will be able to access this folder then click Add 52 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD Note You can provide access to all users with no restrictions Everyone option or select specific users previously created on your PC You can also create new users by clicking Create a new user in the drop down list 4 Select the Permission Level you wish to assign by clicking on the line
10. can add a wide range of network devices to your HomePlug network game console printer TV decoder modem router Internet box access point and more so long as the device has an Ethernet port To find out how to set up these devices please refer to the manufacturer s documentation User Manual 69 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 5 TECHNICAL SUPPORT If you encounter a problem with your product please go to http ts hercules com and select your language From there you will be able to access various utilities Frequently Asked Questions FAQ the latest versions of drivers and software that may help to resolve your problem If the problem persists you can contact the Hercules products technical support service Technical Support By email In order to take advantage of technical support by email you must first register online The information you provide will help the agents to resolve your problem more quickly Click Registration on the left hand side of the Technical Support page and follow the on screen instructions If you have already registered fill in the Username and Password fields and then click Login By telephone if you do not have Internet access 08450800942 United Kingdom Charged at local rate Monday to Saturday from 8 a m to 7 p m Monday to Friday from 9 a m to 8 p m Saturday from 8 a m to 2 p m United States 1 866 889 5036 Eastern Standard Time Free Monday to Friday fro
11. chosen to activate or deactivate sharing options for more information on how to activate sharing options please refer to section 4 3 3 4 3 1 Windows 7 Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure type network Reminder If you have an Internet box a modem router or a router connected to a modem and one or more computers your network will be in Infrastructure mode by default In this mode the computers are connected to your access point namely your box your modem router or your router connected to a modem via the HomePlug network The Infrastructure mode is ideal for exchanging data network gaming and also for sharing an Internet connection and or a printer between several computers User Manual 31 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD Proceed as follows for each computer that will use the shared Internet connection ai Getting Started Windows Media Center Cosmin Win7 Documents Calculator Pictures Sticky Notes rii 1 Access the Network and Sharing Center To do Q Snipping Tool so select the Start menu then select Control a Games F Ie Panel Computer ae Magnifier j Solitaire a 2 Click Network and Internet then Network and ail HyperSnap 6 Sharing Center Default Programs Control Panel Help and Support za F pn Search programs and files Shut down Connect or disconnect 3 In the Network and Sharing Center window Access type LEE click the Loca
12. for that user Reader authorization to view only Contributor authorization to view add and delete or Co owner authorization to view modify add and delete 5 Click Share Be sure to note the path indicated which will allow for access to the shared folder on the network from another computer For example PC Users My documents Shared Pictures Folders 6 Click Done The folder is now shared You can now display all shared folders and files on the computer or the shared files on the network by clicking the links in the Network and Sharing Center 4 4 5 Computers running Windows Vista Accessing shared folders i eee In the file explorer accessible via NE gt Network Start Computer double click Network zZ L You access the list of the computers on the same Name Category Workge network Use the path indicated by Windows je Documents p eor MiFi when setting up sharing for example da PC Users My documents Shared Pictures More si Folders mums 2 Double click the computer sharing the folders PC WiFi you wish to access amp Public PR Computer 3 Ifa password has been defined enter your user rete name and your password die All shared folders appear Depending on your A Control Panel authorization level you can display modify add 5 Recycle Bin and or delete shared folders and files 4 4 6 Windows Vista Sharing a printer You can put a printer on the network and thereby share it with
13. indicated Click _ a Connect the adapter according to the instructions displayed onscreen Click _ Click Close The new adapter appears in the general configuration display for your PLC network 26 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 3 5 Scanning the network An automatic scan of the network is carried out each time you launch Hercules ePlug Station or when you access the General tab You can carry out a manual scan from the General tab by clicking the Scan the network button To disable automatic scanning of the network go to the Info tab and deselect the Automatically scan the network box From then on only a manual scan will allow you to refresh the general configuration of your PLC network 3 6 Changing an adapter s location If you have unplugged an adapter to plug it in in another room in your home you can change the location information in ePlug Station to update the general configuration of your network In the General tab click the lt icon in the upper right corner of the depiction of the room INFO ABOUT YOUR ADAPTER To modify your adapter s settings please enter its MAC address indicated MAC as well as the room in which you want to use the adapter MAC address 001784000450 Room Dining room 2 Verify that the MAC address is correct then select the new room from the drop down list Click _ User Manual 27 72 Hercules e
14. keyboards or other input methods Ease of Access Let Windows suggest settings Optimize visual display Additional Options The list of installed printers is displayed 3 Right click the printer and select the Sharing Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 4 In the Printer Properties window click the Change sharing options button 5 In the Windows Vista confirmation window click y you share this printer only users on your network with a Continue usemame and password for this computer can print to it The these settings use the Network and Sharing Center Change sharing options C Share this printer Share name Render print jobs on client computers Drivers If this printer is shared with users running different versions of Windows you may want to install additional drivers so that the users do not have to find the print driver when they connect to the shared printer Additional Drivers 6 Tick the Share this printer box 7 Select the name of the printer which will be displayed on the network under Share name 7 f you share this printer only users on your network with a usemame and password for this computer can print to it The 8 Click Apply then OK printer will not be available when the computer sleeps To change these settings use the Network and Sharing Center Share this printer Share name Shared Printer Render print jobs on client computers Drivers If th
15. line must be active 1 Access the Network and Sharing Currently connected to Center by clicking the network icon on the Windows taskbar then click the Cu Network 3 Network and Sharing Center link sag Access Local and Internet Before setting up sharing for your folders Network 4 your printer or your Internet connection you a 4 Access Local only must enable sharing in the Network and ds Sharing Center Connect or disconnect Network and Sharing Center 46 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 2 Click Manage network connections O 55 gt Control Panel Network and Sharing Center Tasks View computers and devices Connect to a network Manage wireless networks rs HERCULES Set up a connection or network Manage network connections This computer Diagnose and repair AG Network 3 Public network Access Connection 3 Right click Internet and select the Properties option Network and Sharing Center Hercules ePlug 200 HD X v 4 if Search pP View full map 0 Multiple networks Internet Customize Local and Internet View status He us Control Panel Network Connections M Organize S Views Nork Internet 1 Internet Network Attansic Network 1 Phone or Host Addre A User Manual 47 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 4 In the Sharing tab tick the
16. of letters for all computers you wish to link together in a network 14 Click Next 15 Verify the configuration settings you have entered in the window that appears then click Next The Wizard configures the computer for the home network This may take a few minutes Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 16 Before completing the procedure you may Network Setup Wizard select the Create a Network Setup Disk You re almost done i p ii option This consists of copying this Wizard n onto a storage medium your choice of floppy You need to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your d isk or USB key SO that it can be launched on Db network To run the wizard on computers that are not running Windows XP you can use F the Windows XP CD or a Network Setup Disk computers eq uipped with operating systems What do you want to do other than Windows XP Create a Network Setup Disk Use the Network Setup Disk already have i LS This operation is carried out automatically once Just finish the wizard don t need to run the wizard on other computers y OU h ave sel ected am edi um fi or Savin g th e Wizard 17 Click Finish to exit the Wizard Network Setup Wizard Completing the Network Setup Wizard Once the procedure is finished Windows XP may You have successfully set up this computer for home or small p rom pt yo U to re sta rt yo ur com p ute r office netwo
17. on the Connect button also referred to as the security button by some manufacturers on the adapter which is already part of your existing network Make the connection by pressing for between 2 to 4 seconds on the Connect button on your Hercules ePlug 200 HD adapter You have 2 minutes to carry this out Cause 2 Your adapter may not be properly plugged into an electrical outlet or this outlet is not powered Verify that the adapter s power LED is lit up Cause 3 There may be a strong disturbance in your electrical network caused by other devices near to your adapter Avoid plugging your adapter directly into a power strip Unplug the devices plugged in near to the adapter Try plugging the adapter into another outlet User Manual 15 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD VA 16 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 2 5 How to change the network password When you install a HomePlug network a random password is automatically generated You can easily generate a new random password by using the Connect button s restart function Ki If you change the network password on an adapter that adapter will no longer be part of the network Press for more than 15 seconds on the Connect button on the adapter whose password you want to change Wait until the adapter restarts Connect the other adapters by pressing for between 2 to 4seconds on the Connect button on the
18. this computer or join a workgroup click Computer Name Changes You can change the name and the membership of this computer Changes may affect access to network resources Computer name wifi computer Maintenance System In the System Properties window select the Computer Name tab Click the Change button In the Computer Name zone enter a name sufficiently distinctive that it can easily be recognized in the list of computers for the workgroup my computer HomePlug computer or julie for example In the Workgroup zone enter a name for the group HOME OFFICE or HERCULES for example Full computer name wifi computer The workgroup name must be identical be sure to respect the case of letters for all computers you wish to link together in a network Workgroup Rone i 6 A Windows message indicates that the task has been carried out successfully and that you must restart the computer 7 Repeat this procedure for each computer 4 6 Computers running a different operating system or adding any other type of network device Your HomePlug network is not limited to computers running Windows It also functions with computers running other operating systems such as Mac OS or Linux To find out how to share your Internet connection folders printers and more in Mac OS or Linux please refer to the manufacturer s documentation Apart from desktop and laptop computers you
19. to share between Windows Vista and an earlier operating system make sure to define the same workgroup on all computers For information on how to create a workgroup please refer to the manual of your Hercules product di To create a network of computers share data a printer or an ADSL connection between The access paths described hereafter may vary slightly if you have modified the default display in Windows Vista that is to say the Start menu properties and the Control Panel display You have connected your computer to a private network as opposed to a public network Therefore the discovery options namely the ability to view outside devices and computers and to be seen by other networks are enabled but sharing options are not You must therefore enable them manually before you can share your folders your Internet connection or your printer 4 4 1 Windows Vista Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure type network Reminder If you have an Internet box a modem router or a router connected to a modem and one or more computers your network will be in Infrastructure mode by default In this mode the computers are connected to your access point namely your box your modem router or your router connected to a modem via the HomePlug network Infrastructure mode is ideal for exchanging data network gaming and also for sharing an Internet connection and or a printer between several computers User Manual 43 7
20. you can proceed directly to chapter 2 3 You haven t yet created a HomePlug network initial installation of Hercules ePlug 200 V2 HD Duo which sets out step by step the installation procedure for your Hercules ePlug 200 Finally if you have already created a HomePlug network and wish to add a new adapter please refer to chapter 2 4 You have already created a HomePlug network adding a new adapter to your network Hercules ePlug 200 V2 HD Solo or Duo 2 1 How to position your Hercules ePlug 200 V2 HD To help you connect your Hercules ePlug 200 V2 HD start by selecting an electrical outlet near to the equipment you wish to connect and follow the pieces of advice set out below To optimize the transfer of data on your electrical network be sure to follow these recommendations You should preferably plug the adapters and devices computer Internet box into separate wall outlets one for the adapter and one for the device to be connected to the HomePlug network If you plug both an adapter and a device into the same powerstrip the performance bitrate of your network may be affected User Manual 7 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 2 2 HomePlug the partner to WiFi in your home If you have a modem router or an Internet box your various pieces of network equipment whether connected by Wi Fi or HomePlug can communicate with one another All data is transferred to a central point in this case y
21. 2 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD Proceed as follows for each computer that will use the shared Internet connection r z 1 Access the Network and Sharing Center To do EE ERE so click the network icon on the Windows l taskbar then click the Network and Sharing M4 Network 4 Center link Access Local only 2 Click the View status link Connect to a network Network and Sharing Center gt Network 4 Private network Customize Access Local only Network Status 3 In the Network Status window click Properties 4 In the Windows Vista confirmation window click Continue 44 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 j Network Properties Connect using 2 Realtek RTL8139 810x Family Fast Ethemet NIC This connection uses the following items M 0 Client for Microsoft Networks M E QoS Packet Scheduler M 9 File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Uninstall Transmission Control Protocol Intemet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks General Alternate Configuration You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Use the following IP address IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Use the follow
22. Allow other 7 ODEDE users to connect through this computer s Internet connection and Establish a dial up connection intemet Connection Sharing whenever a computer on my network V Allow other network users to connect through this attempts to access the Internet boxes computer s Intemet connection General Options Security Networking Sharing Note The Establish a dial up connection whenever a computer on my network Allow other network users to control or disable the attempts to access the Internet option shared Intemet connection allows you to enable the Internet connection on the computer connected to the modem in the event that there is no connection when another computer tries to connect to the Internet Establish a dial up connection whenever a computer on my network attempts to access the Intemet Using ICS Intemet Connection Sharin Settings You can now access the Internet via all of the computers on your network 4 4 3 Enabling sharing Before setting up sharing for your folders your printer or your Internet connection you must enable sharing in the Network and Sharing Center Note To open the Network and Sharing Center click the network icon in the Windows taskbar then the Network and Sharing Center link 48 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD erg FE gt Control Panel gt Network and Sharing Center Search Tasks Network and Sha
23. Allow other network users to connect through this computer s Intemet connection V Establish a dial up connection whenever a computer on my network attempts to access the Intemet F Allow other network users to control or disable the shared Intemet connection Using ICS Intemet Connection Sharing 1 Access the Network and Sharing Center To do so select the Start menu then select Control Panel 2 Click Network and Internet then Network and Sharing Center 3 In the Network and Sharing Center window click the Local Area Connection link 4 In the Sharing tab tick the Allow other users to connect through this computer s Internet connection and Establish a dial up connection whenever a computer on my network attempts to access the Internet boxes Note The Establish a dial up connection whenever a computer on my network attempts to access the Internet option allows you to enable the Internet connection on the computer connected to the modem in the event that there is no connection when another computer tries to connect to the Internet User Manual 35 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD You can now access the Internet via all of the computers on your network 4 3 3 Enabling sharing Before setting up sharing for your folders your printer or your Internet connection you must enable sharing in the Network and Sharing Center j Currently connected to A guillemot ro org Interne
24. D 4 5 4 Computers running Windows XP Accessing shared folders To easily access folders set up for sharing by several computers it is preferable that the computers belong to the same workgroup In Windows XP the workgroup name has been defined using the Network Setup Wizard 1 Click Start My Computer 2 Click My Network Places then click View workgroup computers Network Tasks GP dd a network place View network connections You directly access the list of computers in your workgroup 3 Double click the computer that is sharing the folders you Set up a home or small C office network node UE Camplikers All shared folders appear 4 5 5 Windows XP Sharing a printer It is possible to put a printer on the network and share it with all computers in the house equipped with a Hercules ePlug adapter To access a printer on the network the printer must be set up for sharing on the computer where it is connected and installed On the computer connected to the printer E wifi printer Properties T 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware General Sharing Ports Advanced Device Settings Printers and Faxes X You can share this printer with other users on your network To 2 Rig ht click the printer and select Sharing enable sharing for this printer click Share this printer re ee 3 In the Sharing tab select the Share this printer radio Share this printer button an
25. Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD CONTENTS Clicking on a title in this table of contents will display the corresponding section 1 YOUR HERCULES EPLUG 200 V2 HD ADAPTER cssssssssssssssssssssssssssnssssssssesensneseseneneneneeesees 3 Mtg ReCOMMENRTAONS At attenante lead 4 Ns SOOOCING AON Scanned Oe A a nds ue 4 1 3 Minimum system requirements sine antenne tante 5 AS BOCCOMENLS srania a UE A nn 5 Kos LEDS OVER EE aust eatin A N 5 16 CONN CUVIN OVER UIGW nm end E date AREARE L 6 2 INSTALLING YOUR HERCULES EPLUG 200 V2 HD rues 7 2 1 How to position your Hercules ePlug 200 V2 HD 7 22 HomePlug the partner to WiFi in your home titiiniinccsiinininniaininnuniahianansannnas 8 2 2 1 Connecting an Internet modem router to an HD TV set a TV set top box and a game console in a HomePlug network nn ch cchwsp easy baitduecmunttasmeaeaadel 8 2 2 2 Connecting two computers in a HomePlug network 9 2 2 3 Connecting a computer to a modem a modem router an Internet box or a game console in a HomePlug network Sn nn 9 2 3 You haven t yet created a HomePlug network initial installation of Hercules ePlug 200 V2 AD DUO veidrana n a aan aa ana 10 24 You have already created a HomePlug network adding a new adapter to your network Hercules ePlug 200 HD SOON RL nn SNA aaa dohage 13 2 5 Howto change the network password 17 3 MANAGING YOUR NETWORK WITH HERCULES EPLUG STATION 18 3 1 Downloading Hercules ePlug Stat
26. Plug 200 HD 2 Connect the adapter to a power outlet Then connect the other end of the Ethernet cable s to your network device Hercules ePlug 200 HD if required you can connect another device to the additional connector e g a power strip modem or printer To optimize data transfers over the PLC network avoid connecting your adapter directly into a power Strip Once your adapters are connected the Ov indicator i e the connection status indicator lights up to confirm that the network is operating correctly Signal quality is also defined by a colour code described in Chapter 1 5 LEDs overview 3 Press and hold the pairing button on one of the connected adapters for 2 4 seconds You now have 2minutes to pair the new adapter 4 Press and hold the pairing button on the Hercules ePlug 200 HD adapter for 2 4 seconds The OQ indicator should light up when the adapter connects to the network 14 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 5 Repeat the steps above to add another Hercules ePlug 200 HD adapter 2 Connection to the network The network password is applied to the Hercules ePlug 200 HD adapter which can now communicate with all the adapters of the existing network If the connection of your adapter to the network has failed there are several possible causes Cause 1 You may not have carried out the connection procedure properly Press for between 2 to 4 seconds
27. Plug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 3 7 Changing the password for your PLC network In order to communicate with each other the adapters in your PLC network must all have the same password Hercules ePlug Station General ADVANCED SETTINGS Network password The network password lets you secure the data traveling between all of your HomePlug devices Only devices with the same network password can communicate with one another Ye therefore recommend that you do not change the network password e Eid password Apply the password to the device connected to the PC only mai the password to all devices on the network Change the network name J Hercules ePlug Station v 3 0 In the Advanced settings tab enter the new network password in the corresponding field Tick the Apply the password to all devices on the network box If you tick the Apply the password to the device connected to the PC only box the adapter connected to the PC will no longer be part of the network Click Change the network name he In the warning window click Make a note of the network name then click Close 28 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 3 8 Updating the firmware To benefit from the latest firmware version you can visit the Hercules website http ts hercules com and verify whether new firmware is available for your ePlug adapters Follow the instructions and save th
28. Vista 7 lf a Windows security warning is displayed click Run Select the location for extraction of the files then click Next Once extraction is complete a Hercules ePlug Station window opens 18 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD Hercules ePlug Station Lx Hercules ePlug Station v 3 0 Hercules Click the Install Hercules ePlug Station button The welcome screen for the ePlug Station InstallShield Wizard is displayed Click Next ePlug Station InstallShield Wizard a Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for ePlug Station The InstallShield Wizard will install Plug Station on pour H e rcules computer To continue click Next ePlug Station Cancel Select accept the terms of the License Agreement then click Next User Manual 19 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD InstallShield Wizard Hercules ePlug Station Install ePlug Station to C Program Files Hercules ePlug Station Select the installation location for ePlug Station then click Next InstallShield Wizard Hercules ePlug Station Click Install to begin the installation If you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard Install Cancel Click Install to confirm your choice and launch the installation ePlug Station is installed in the selected location 20 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug
29. all computers in your home connected in a network via Hercules ePlug adapters and Sharing Center please refer to chapter 4 3 3 Enabling sharing The printer must then Ki To access a printer on the network sharing for the printer must first be set up in the Network be set up for sharing on the computer to which is connected and on which it is installed User Manual 53 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 On the computer connected to the printer 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Under the Hardware and Sound heading click the Printer link 9 Control Panel gt e Control Panel Home Classic View Run as administrator Printing Preferences Pause Printing Sharing Use Printer Offline Refresh Create Shortcut Delete Rename Properties 54 72 User Manual System and Maintenance Get started with Windows Back up your computer Security Check for updates Check this computer s security status Allow a program through Windows Firewall Ge _ Network and Internet ia View network status and tasks SE Set up file sharing Hardware and Sound 2 Play CDs or other media automatically Mouse Programs Uninstall a program Change startup programs option FT Y Hercules ePlug 200 HD User Accounts Add or remove user accounts Appearance and Personalization Change desktop background Customize colors Adjust screen resolution Clock Language and Region Change
30. andard of Hercules ePlug 85 adapters and HomePlug 14 Mbits s adapters but these two standards can coexist side by side In effect if you have already installed a HomePlug network in the HomePlug 1 0 standard for example with Hercules ePlug 85 adapters you cannot add Hercules ePlug 200 adapters to that network However you are perfectly able to install a second network in your home composed of Hercules ePlug 200 adapters and HomePlug AV compatible devices To install a HomePlug network 1 Connect the Ethernet cable to the first adapter s Ethernet connector 2 Connect the adapter to a power outlet located near the device that you want to connect to the network Then connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the computer modem console or any other network device e g a modem router 10 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 3 Connect the Ethernet cable s to the second adapter s Ethernet connector s Hercules ePlug 200 HD you can connect up to 3 devices e g an HD TV set a game console and a set top box or 3 computers 4 Connect the adapter to a power outlet Then connect the other end of the Ethernet cable s to your network device Hercules ePlug 200 HD if required you can connect another device to the additional connector e g a power strip modem or printer To optimize data transfers over the PLC network avoid connecting your adapter dir
31. d The network status indicator varies according to the network quality green very good connection quality orange medium connection quality red poor connection quality User Manual 25 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 3 4 Adding one or more adapters to your Hercules ePlug Station monitoring list You may wish to add a third and fourth adapter to extend your PLC network to other rooms in your home In order for them to appear in Hercules ePlug Station you must enter their information room MAC address In the General tab click Add a device ds ns To add a device please unplug it and make a note of The MAC address indicated MAC on the back of the device as indicated in the photo The room in which you wish to use your device Click Add to add more lines depending on the number of adapters you wish to add When you re done click Next to move on to the next step MAC address 001F84000450 Room Add Room 5 Dining room 1 Dining room 2 Unplug the PLC adapter that you wish to add to the monitoring list and make a note of its MAC address Next enter the MAC address in the corresponding field and select in the drop down list the room in which the PLC adapter in question is set up Click Add and repeat this procedure for all of the other adapters that you wish to add Click m when you re done Plug the adapter into an electrical outlet in the room you have
32. d enter a name for your printer Share name wifi printed Give the printer a name that is unique and sufficiently distinctive making it easy to recognize my printer or home laser printer for example If one of your computers is running nan dh uit ee Windows 98 SE we recommend that the sharing name not cia dock have toed the park ver en rec exceed 12 characters without spaces in order to ensure its ee compatibility with this operating system 4 Click Apply then OK Drivers User Manual 67 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD On the computers that will use the shared printer 1 Click Start Control Panel Printers and Other Hardware Printer Tasks Printers and Faxes In the Printer Tasks section select Add a printer Add printer gt Set up Faxing 2 The Add Printer Wizard is launched Click Next Add Printer Wizard 3 Select the A network printer or a printer attached to ssa ee ye which type of printer to set up another computer option then click Next Select the option that describes the printer you want to use 4 In the window that appears click Next to launch the O Local printer attached to this computer search for shared printers Automatically detect and install my Plug and Play printer A network printer or a printer attached to another computer LD To ia Ta etaa piine that is not attached to a print server use the Local printer option Add Printer Wizard 5 In the list d
33. direct damages is limited to the repair or replacement of the Hercules product The consumer s legal rights with respect to legislation applicable to the sale of consumer goods are not affected by this warranty This warranty shall not apply 1 if the product has been modified opened altered or has suffered damage as a result of inappropriate or abusive use negligence an accident normal wear or any other cause not related to a material defect or manufacturing flaw 2 in the event of failure to comply with the instructions provided by Technical Support 3 to software not published by Guillemot said software being subject to a specific warranty provided by its publisher 70 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION At the end of its working life this product should not be disposed of with standard household waste but rather dropped off at a collection point for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE for recycling This is confirmed by the symbol found on the product user manual or packaging Ce Depending on their characteristics the materials may be recycled Through recycling and other forms of processing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment you can make a significant FT contribution towards helping to protect the environment Please contact your local authorities for information on the collection point nearest you Trade
34. e Pictures Music and Videos checkboxes Share libraries and printers Pictures Music Videos C Documents Printers Click the Save changes button 4 3 4 Windows 7 Sharing public or personal folders Reminder In Windows 7 there are two types of folders personal or local folders and public folders A personal folder is a folder belonging to a specific user created on the computer whereas a public folder is a folder that can be shared by any other user of the same computer or the same network In essence a public folder is shared and therefore available to everyone for viewing the minimum authorization level For sharing personal folders your folder of your own images for example you must select the users who will be able to access their contents and set the authorization level as indicated in the following procedure 1 Select the folder that you wish to share without opening it in this case your My Pictures folders 2 Right click the folder Select Share with 38 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD Name Date modified Type Size E Contacts 2 2 2011 1253 PM File folder Desktop 2 2 2011 3 06 PM File folder de Downloads 2 2 2011 3 36 PM File folder m Favorites 2 2 2011 12 53 PM File folder Be Links 2 2 2011 12 53 PM File folder E My Documents 2 2 2011 12 53 PM File folder g My Music 2 2 2011 12 53 PM File folder n11 Os PR Open in new window Share ya Restore previous
35. e file to your hard disk drive Hercules ePlug Station Firmware update To update your firmware select the location of the update file on your computer then click Update the firmware General Update the firmware Restore factory settings Restoring factory settings 2 Hercules ePlug Station v 3 0 In the Tools tab click the Led button and select the location of the firmware update file on your computer Click Update the firmware 3 9 Restoring the factory default settings of the ePlug adapter connected to the PC If you encounter a connection problem you can restore the factory default settings via ePlug Station only If you have previously modified the network password this adapter will no longer be part Q This procedure will restore the factory default settings of the adapter connected to the PC of the network 97 Restoring the factory default settings via ePlug Station is the equivalent of pressing the reset button on your Hercules ePlug 200 V2 adapter for 3 to 5 seconds or pressing the pairing button on your Hercules ePlug 200 HD adapter for 15 seconds or more User Manual 29 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 4 YOUR HOMEPLUG NETWORK IN PRACTICE Now that your HomePlug network is installed it s time to move on to some practical examples In the following chapters we will show you how to share files a printer or let your friends share your ADSL connection for
36. e sure that one of the adapters of your current HomePlug network is connected to your computer via an Ethernet cable or via your modem router Don t connect your new adapter yet you will be prompted to enter its identifier shortly Hercules ePlug Station v 3 0 In step 2 verify that the PLC adapter is connected to your computer or your modem router Click Next Hercules ePlug Installation Assistant Location of your device In the list below please select the room in which the HomePlug adapter currently connected to your computer is located This will allow the adapter to be more accurately pinpointed within your network Room Living room 1 bd Living room 1 Living room 2 Living room 3 Room 1 Room 2 Previous Next i Hercules ePlug Station v 3 0 Hernies In step 3 select in the drop down list the room in which the PLC adapter connected to your computer is set UP 22 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD Click Next Hercules ePlug Installation Assistant Add a device o add a device please unplug it and make a note of The MAC address indicated MAC on the back of the device as indicated in the photo The room in which you wish to use your device Click Add to add more lines depending on the number of adapters you wish to add When you re done click Next to move on to the next step Device name MAC address MAC 1 001F84000450
37. ect to the Internet through a single computer or through a residential gateway This wizard will enable the Internet Connection Firewall ICF on this computer ICF will protect this computer from Internet security threats but it might also prevent this computer from sharing files with other computers on your network your current configuration see zecommended network configurations in Help and Support Center Hercules ePlug 200 HD 5 In the Select a connection method window select the Other option the following window select This computer connects to the Internet directly or through a network hub then click Next 7 lf the window opposite appears select the connection to your local area network your Ethernet network card then click Next 8 When this warning screen appears ignore it by clicking Next If you are using a Hercules modem router your computers are already protected by the integrated firewall User Manual 59 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Network Setup Wizard Your computer has multiple connections You have more than one connection on this computer The wizard can bridge these connections so that other computers using them can communicate The wizard needs to know which connections are for your network Determine the appropriate connections for me Recommended Let me choose the connections to my network Learn more about network bridging Network Setup Wizard Give t
38. ectly to a power strip Once your adapters are connected the Ov indicator i e the connection status indicator lights up to confirm that the network is operating correctly Signal quality is also defined by a colour code described in Chapter 1 5 LEDs overview User Manual 11 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD ga Cr Your computer can now access the Internet through your modem router as both devices are connected over the HomePlug network and share the same network password 12 72 User Manual _Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 2 4 You have already created a HomePlug network adding a new adapter to your network Hercules ePlug 200 HD Solo Let s take an example of a home in which you have already installed a HomePlug network composed of HomePlug adapters in the AV standard Hercules ePlug 200 range for example You now wish to install one or more new Hercules ePlug 200 HD adapters in order to expand your network and be able to connect new devices printer modem router game console 1 Ethernet connection and electrical connection of your new Hercules ePlug 200 adapter 1 Connect the Ethernet cable s to the second adapter s Ethernet connector s jw Hercules ePlug 200 HD you can connect up to 3 devices e g an HD TV set a game console and a set top box or 3 computers User Manual 13 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules e
39. ed files on the network In the Media Sharing window that appears tick the Share my media box 50 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD Media Sharing A Find and share music pictures and video on your network Sharing settings Share my media ta w Other users of this PC Deny Customize 2 Your network belkind4g is a private network Devices that you allow can find your shared media How does sharing change firewall settings Apply Click Apply In the Windows Vista confirmation window click Continue In the following window you can define the different settings such as authorize or refuse groups of users set parental controls select media types to be shared and so on When you re done click Apply then OK 4 4 4 Windows Vista Sharing public or personal folders Reminder In Windows Vista there are two types of folders personal or local folders and public folders A personal folder is a folder belonging to a specific user created on the computer whereas a public folder is a folder that can be shared by any other user of the same computer or the same network In essence a public folder is shared and therefore available to everyone for viewing the minimum authorization level For sharing personal folders your folder of your own images for example you must select the users who will be able to access their contents and set the authorization level
40. fer rates less than 40 Mbits s ly Power LED flashes during traffic 00000 l 7 j gy Ethernet connection LED lit up when the Ethernet cable is l j connected flashes during data transfer User Manual 5 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 1 6 Connectivity overview Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Power plug to plug the Hercules ePlug 200 V2 adapter into an electrical outlet Ethernet port allowing you to connect a device to the Hercules ePlug 200 V2 adapter desktop computer laptop or netbook computer modem router Internet box Pairing button with two functions allowing you to enable pairing in order to connect other ePlug 200 adapters to the network by way of a short press from 2 to 4 seconds the power LED flashes randomly generate a new network password by way of a long press of more than 15 seconds the adapter restarts Reset button allowing you to restore factory default settings by way of a short press from 3 to 5 seconds using a pointed object the adapter restarts Additional electrical outlet to plug in another electrical device 3 Ethernet ports enabling you to connect up to 3 different devices e g game console TV set top box or TV set Pairing button with two functions allowing you to enable pairing in order to connect other ePlug 200 adapters to the network by way of a short press from 2 to 4 sec
41. follow this procedure for each of the adapters Press the button on the adapter connected via an Ethernet cable to your computer Next press the button on the adapter you want to connect to the network S Hercules Hercules ePlug Station v 3 0 In step 6 verify that your adapters are connected to the same network the Ov LED should light up If this is not the case follow the instructions displayed onscreen Click Next 24 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD Hercules ePlug Installation Assistant Congratulations Congratulations all settings have now been saved and you can access the Hercules ePlug Station software by clicking Launch ePlug Station Launch ePlug Station Hercules ePlug Station v 3 0 Hercules In step 7 click Launch ePlug Station 3 3 Managing your PLC network The General tab displays the general configuration of your PLC network with information regarding the room in which the adapter is located the adapter s MAC address the network status and bitrate Hercules ePlug Station OX GENERAL CONFIGURATION ee Advanced Room Room 2 a lt I settings FA Network status Bitrate 161 Mbs MAC address 00 1F 84 00 04 50 Add a device P Scan the network Hercules ePlug Station 3 0 The You are connected to information corresponds to the adapter to which the computer running ePlug Station is connecte
42. hared Internet connection 5 In the Select a connection method window select the This computer connects to the Network Setup Wizard Select a connection method Internet through another computer on my network or through a residential gateway Select the statement that best describes this computer 0 pti on This computer connects directly to the Internet The other computers on my network connect to the Internet through this computer View an example 6 Click Next View an example Other Learn more about home or small office network confiqurations User Manual 63 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Network Setup Wizard Your computer has multiple connections You have more than one connection on this computer The wizard can bridge these connections so that other computers using them can communicate The wizard needs to know which connections are for your network Determine the appropriate connections for me Recommended Let me choose the connections to my network Learn more about network bridging Proceed as follows for each computer Network Setup Wizard Give this computer a description and name Computer description My wifi computer Examples Family Room Computer or Monica s Computer Computer name FAMILY Examples FAMILY or MONICA The current computer name is wifi computer Some Internet Service Providers ISPs require that you use a specific comp
43. his computer a description and name Computer description My wifi computer Examples Family Room Computer or Monica s Computer Computer name FAMILY Examples FAMILY or MONICA The current computer name is wifi computer Some Internet Service Providers ISPs require that you use a specific computer name This is often true for computers with a cable modem If this is the case for your computer do not change the computer name provided by your ISP Learn more about computer names and descriptions Network Setup Wizard Name your network Name your network by specifying a workgroup name below All computers on your network should have the same workgroup name Workgroup name HOME Examples HOME or OFFICE 60 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 HD 9 If your computer has at least three connections or network devices whether Ethernet FireWire or Wi Fi the window opposite appears In this case let the Wizard determine the appropriate connections 10 Click Next 11 Enter the computer name and a description if required Give the computer a name that is unique and sufficiently distinctive making it easy to recognize on your network my computer HomePlug computer or julie for example 12 Click Next 13 Enter the workgroup name HOME OFFICE or HERCULES for example and a description if required The workgroup name must be identical be sure to respect the case
44. his standard Nevertheless you are perfectly able to create a network composed of Hercules ePlug 85 adapters in your home coexisting alongside another network composed of Hercules ePlug 200 adapters Even though this type of device presents no danger in terms of your home s electrical wiring you should take care to respect certain recommendations set out below User Manual 3 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 1 1 Recommendations Only connect the Hercules ePlug 200 V2 HD adapter to an electrical network which conforms to the security standards and specifications detailed on the device s electrical rating plate If you are not sure about your electrical network contact an electrician or your power supplier Never open up the Hercules ePlug 200 V2 HD adapter as doing so risks damaging its internal components Do not attempt to insert any objects into the vents and openings of the Hercules ePlug 200 V2 HD adapter Do not obstruct the vents and openings of the Hercules ePlug 200 V2 HD adapter f you need to carry out any maintenance on your Hercules ePlug 200 V2 HD adapter be sure to first unplug the adapter and entrust the job to a qualified professional in order to avoid the risk of electrocution In order to avoid the risk of fire or electrical discharge keep your adapter away from rain or humidity as well as all fluids water chemical products and any other liquids sources of heat such as heate
45. ing DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Hercules ePlug 200 HD 5 6 In the Network Properties window select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Click Properties In the Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Properties window select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically Click OK to validate Do the same for Internet Protocol Version 6 TCP IPv6 To access the Internet simply launch your Internet browser User Manual 45 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 4 4 2 Windows Vista Sharing an ADSL connection in an Ad hoc type network Let s take the example of a Hercules HomePlug network composed on one end of an ADSL USB or Ethernet modem directly connected by a cable to one of your computers which we will refer to as Connection point A and on the other end of a computer which we will refer to as Connection point B on which you want to access the Internet Connection point A Connection point B You are in Ad hoc mode In this mode the computers are directly connected to one another without an access point or router via the HomePlug network In order for Connection point B to be able to access the ADSL connection at Connection point A Connection point B must be part of the same HomePlug network as Connection point A The computer connected to the modem must be powered on The Internet
46. ion 18 32 Installing Hercules Plug Staton stat ohne 18 Gigs Managing vour PLE INENONRE RES areae a eine dtee 25 3 4 Adding one or more adapters to your Hercules ePlug Station monitoring list 26 39 Scanning ISM SEW ON sired tn ananas ann eos 27 3 6 Changing an adapter s location AU RS mnt 27 3 7 Changing the password for your PLC network 28 3 0 Uodatno he MNT Ra A SR ae O a 29 3 9 Restoring the factory default settings of the ePlug adapter connected to the PC 29 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 4 YOUR HOMEPLUG NETWORK IN PRACTICE csssssssssssssssssssssssssssesesesnsesseseseneneneeeseneenenees 30 4 1 A few 08 2 210 ko 2 cone nee ee nee ene eee 30 4 2 Identifying your HomePlug network type Infrastructure or Ad hoc 30 4 3 Computers running Windows 7 Sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection 31 4 3 1 Windows 7 Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure type network 31 4 3 2 Windows 7 Sharing an ADSL connection in an Ad hoc type network 34 43 0 EMQG SNAN de cates tee Re mt Ru 36 4 3 4 Windows 7 Sharing public or personal folders c cccccsesescssesescsstsessssssesssstsesssstsesssseesssees 38 4 3 5 Computers running Windows 7 Accessing shared folders csceeeseestssessseseessssssssessesssseeeeeees 40 4 3 6 Windows 7 Sharing apinter iscek RSR Rene Rd see 40 4 3 7 Computers running Windows 7 Accessing the shared printer 42 4 4 Computers run
47. is printer is shared with users running different versions of Windows you may want to install additional drivers so that the users do not have to find the print driver when they connect to the shared printer User Manual 55 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 4 4 7 Computers running Windows Vista Accessing the shared printer On the computers that will use the shared printer 1 Click Start Control Panel 2 Under the Hardware and Sound heading click the Printer link D Control Panel e Control Panel Home Classic View System and Maintenance Get started with Windows Back up your computer Security Check for updates Check this computer s security status Allow a program through Windows Firewall a Network and Internet i View network status and tasks lt 2 User Accounts Add or remove user accounts Appearance and Personalization Change desktop background Customize colors Adjust screen resolution Clock Language and Region Change keyboards or other input methods Set up file sharing Hardware and Sound 2 Play CDs or other media automatically Mouse Programs k Uninstall a program Change startup programs Ease of Access Let Windows suggest settings Optimize visual display Additional Options 3 Click the Add a printer button Add a printer The Add a printer assistant appears 4 Click Add a network wireless or Bluetooth prin
48. isplayed double click the computer connected gerer HE appears select the one you want to use to the printer 6 Select the shared printer then click Next Printer Laser printer Shared printers SAC MEENE N 7 lf you wish set the shared printer as the default printer HOME A FAMILY then click Next printer Laser printer Printer information Comment Status Ready Documents waiting 0 Add Printer Wizard 8 Click Finish to exit the Wizard Fe AEE You can now use the network printer thanks to your HomePlug PS connection For more information on sharing a printer please You specified the following printer settings refer to your printer s manual Name Laser printer Default Yes Location Comment To close this wizard click Finish 68 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 4 5 6 Windows XP Modifying a workgroup name advanced users It may happen that you need to change the name of your workgroup advanced users only To do so proceed as follows System Properties leg 1 Click Start Control Panel Performance and System Restore Automatic Updates Remote _ General Computer Name Hardware Advanced m Windows uses the following information to identify your computer on the network Computer description My Wil computer For example Kitchen Computer or Mary s Computer Full computer name wifi computer Workgroup HOME To rename
49. l Area Connection link Connections In Local Area Connection Internet No Internet access Enabled 01 19 11 1 0 Gbps 4 In the Local Area Connection Status window click Properties Sent Received ee 5 459 061 5 465 553 32 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 ca Atheros L1 Gigabit Ethemet 10 100 1000Base T Controlle This connection uses the following items You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Use the following IP address IP address Subnet mask Default gateway Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Validate settings upon exit Lox _ cancel Hercules ePlug 200 HD 5 6 In the Local Area Connection Properties tab select Internet Protocol Version 4 TCP IPv4 Click Properties In the Internet Protocol version 4 TCP IPv4 window select Obtain an IP address automatically and Obtain DNS server address automatically Click OK to validate Do the same for Internet Protocol version 6 TCP IPv6 To access the Internet simply launch your Internet browser User Manual 33 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 4 3 2 Windows 7 Sharing an ADSL connection in an Ad hoc
50. lder Sharing files and folders To see other computers on your network click Start and then click My Network Places To close this wizard click Finish You can now access the Internet simply by launching your browser Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator Sharing folders or a printer however requires a few additional operations but by following the step by step instructions in the next chapters the subtleties involved will no longer remain a mystery to you With some Internet service providers it may happen that your shared connection is not established automatically when you launch your Internet browser If this occurs you must first establish an Internet connection on the computer equipped with the modem User Manual 65 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 4 5 3 Windows XP Sharing folders After having configured all of your computers using the Network Setup Wizard you can now share data located on different disk drives as long as the user has authorized access eMuricpronertice 1 Select the folder you wish to share without opening it pm General Sharing Local sharing and security Ead To share this folder with other users of this computer only drag it to the Shared Documents folder To make this folder and its subfolders private so that only you have access select the following check box 2 Right click the folder Select Sharing and Security Network sharing and securit
51. m 6 a m to 5 p m Saturday from 5 a m to 11 a m Pacific Standard Time Monday to Friday from 9 a m to 8 p m Saturday from 8 a m to 2 p m Canada 1 866 889 2181 Eastern Standard Time Free Monday to Friday from 6 a m to 5 p m Saturday from 5 a m to 11 a m Pacific Standard Time 80887690 Monday to Saturday from 9 a m to 8 p m Denmark Free English Sweden 0200884567 Monday to Saturday from 9 a m to 8 p m Free English 0800 913060 Monday to Saturday from 10 a m to 9 p m Finland Free English Hours of operation and telephone numbers are subject to change Please visit http ts hercules com for the most up to date Technical Support contact information 6 WARRANTY Worldwide Guillemot Corporation S A Guillemot warrants to the consumer that this Hercules product will be free from material defects and manufacturing flaws for a period of two 2 years from the original date of purchase Should the product appear to be defective during the warranty period immediately contact Technical Support who will indicate the procedure to follow If the defect is confirmed the product must be returned to its place of purchase or any other location indicated by Technical Support Within the context of this warranty the consumer s defective product will at Technical Support s option be either repaired or replaced Where authorized by applicable law the full liability of Guillemot and its subsidiaries including for in
52. m or your Internet box to a Hercules ePlug adapter plugged into the nearest electrical outlet and connect your computer to another Hercules ePlug adapter plugged into another electrical outlet Finally your network is already preconfigured to provide you with maximum security All products in the Hercules ePlug 200 range are compatible with the HomePlug AV standard including devices functioning at 200 Mbits s allowing you to enjoy high definition video or stream multimedia files with ease These adapters may be combined according to your needs or according to your devices The ePlug 200 HD s three Ethernet ports enable you to simultaneously connect a TV set top box a TV set and a game console in your living room for instance or three computers in an office for instance to one single device You can also connect a set top box a modem router a computer a game console or a printer to an ePlug 200 V2 adapter located in another room You will find some possible configurations set out in the installation section of this manual Finally with the goal of helping to protect the environment Hercules offers energy saving adapters which conform to the European ERP Energy Related Products directive guaranteeing electrical consumption of less than 1 watt when the device is in standby mode The HomePlug AV standard is not compatible with the Homeplug 1 0 standard corresponding to the Hercules ePlug 85 range and other adapters conforming to t
53. marks Hercules is a registered trademark of Guillemot Corporation S A Intel and Pentium are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation Hercules ePlug 200 is a trademark of Guillemot Corporation S A Microsoft Windows 2000 XP Vista and 7 are either trademarks or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries Mac OS is a registered trademark of Apple Computer Inc in the United States and or other countries Linux is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds Atheros is a registered trademark of Atheros Communications Inc All other trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners Illustrations not binding Declaration of conformity with EU directives This device can be used in AT BE FR DE IE IT LU NL PL ES SE GB FI CH Hereby GUILLEMOT CORPORATION Carentoir France declares that the ePlug200 V2 and ePlug200 HD devices are in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999 5 EC The Declaration of Conformity can be consulted at this website address http ts hercules com download PLC DoC ePlug200V2 DoC eng_ePlug 200V2 pdf http ts hercules com download PLC DoC ePlug200HD DoC eng_ePlug 200HD pdf CE Hercules is a division of Guillemot Corporation FE Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limi
54. ning Windows Vista Sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection 43 4 4 1 Windows Vista Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure type network 43 4 4 2 Windows Vista Sharing an ADSL connection in an Ad hoc type network 46 AA asl NADIN RSA EEE ET eC ER ne ner omy or 48 4 4 4 Windows Vista Sharing public or personal folders ccccccscscscssssessssesesssesesssstsesssseseeseees 51 4 4 5 Computers running Windows Vista Accessing shared folder 53 4 4 6 WWINOOWS Vista Sharing a DING testis css sccsuirvivteherrecnorndeieieintnclnaaduunm ebm 53 4 4 7 Computers running Windows Vista Accessing the shared printet sccccesssssssssesssessaseseees 56 4 5 Computers running Windows XP Sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection 57 4 5 1 Windows XP Using the Network Setup Wizard in an Infrastructure network 58 4 5 2 Windows XP Using the Network Setup Wizard in an Ad hoc network 61 4 5 3 Windows XP Sharing folders SR Re ghana belie ice lla ieee 66 4 5 4 Computers running Windows XP Accessing shared folders 67 4 5 5 Windows XP Sharing a printet A ne NE 67 4 5 6 Windows XP Modifying a workgroup name advanced users 69 4 6 Computers running a different operating system or adding any other type of network device 69 5 TECHNICAL SUPPORT ardent amener ia a A a AE AE aae Aia 70 6 WARRANTY ccoin denied 70 7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION
55. nsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate this equipment IMPORTANT NOTE FCC Radiation Exposure Statement This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator amp your body User Manual 71 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD Copyright Guillemot Corporation S A 2011 All rights reserved This publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part summarized transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer language in any form or by any means electronic mechanical magnetic photocopying recording manual or otherwise without the prior written permission of Guillemot Corporation S A Disclaimer Guillemot Corporation S A reserves the right to make changes to specifications at any time and without notice The information provided by this document is believed to be accurate and reliable However no responsibility is assumed by Guillemot Corporation S A either for its use or for the infringement of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its use This product may exist in a light or special version for PC integration or other purposes Certain functions detailed in this manual may not be available in these versions Wherever possible a README TXT will be included on the installation CD
56. onds the power LED flashes randomly generate a new network password by way of a long press of more than 15 seconds the adapter restarts Reset button allowing you to restore factory default settings by way of a short press from 3 to 5 seconds using a pointed object the adapter restarts Power plug to plug the Hercules ePlug 200 HD adapter into an electrical outlet In order for the Hercules ePlug 200 adapter to switch to standby mode the network card on your computer or other network device must be inactive i e no data is being transferred To be sure that the network card remains inactive you can unplug the computer from its electrical outlet particularly if you don t intend to use it again for some time or if the computer is plugged into a power strip with an On Off button you can press the Off button on the power Strip 6 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 2 INSTALLING YOUR HERCULES ePLUG 200 V2 HD The Hercules ePlug 200 V2 HD adapter has been designed to be simple to use and install If you have already purchased and installed HomePlug or PLC adapters Hercules provides a Quick Start Guide which guides you through several steps to take to add your Hercules ePlug 200 adapters to your existing HomePlug network If you are new to the world of HomePlug technology we invite you to follow the pieces of advice set out in chapters 2 1 and 2 2 in order to get started Otherwise
57. online gaming 4 1 A few prerequisites The procedures described in this chapter differ according to the operating system used Be sure to refer to the sections corresponding to your system You have created a HomePlug network composed of one or more devices computer s modem router Internet box printer The Internet connection sharing procedures apply to computers or devices connected to your modem router via a HomePlug network composed of Hercules ePlug adapters To share an Internet connection your router and your modem ADSL Ethernet cable or Internet box must be connected to a Hercules ePlug adapter which is itself plugged into an electrical outlet everything must be powered on and your Internet line must be active 4 2 Identifying your HomePlug network type Infrastructure or Ad hoc The HomePlug network type will depend on the type of hardware you have You are connecting Your mode is One or more computers to an Infrastructure whereby the adapters are connected to your router ADSL modem router or an Infrastructure mode is suited to exchanging data network gaming ADSL Ethernet modem and also sharing an Internet connection and or a printer between connected to a router several computers To find out how to install and configure your modem router or your router please refer to the manufacturer s documentation One of your computers by cable Ad hoc also known as Peer to Peer or comp
58. or may he permit third parties to engage in the following providing or disclosing the Software to third parties providing use of the Software in a network multiple PCs multi user or time sharing arrangement where the users are not individual licensees making alterations or copies of any kind of the Software making any attempt to disassemble de compile or reverse engineer the Software in any way or form or engaging in any activity aimed at obtaining underlying information not visible to the user during normal use of the Software making copies or translations of the User Manual 72 72 User Manual
59. our modem router or Internet box and may circulate either on the electrical network via your HomePlug adapters or by way of radio waves via Wi Fi It is therefore perfectly possible for a computer or any other piece of network equipment connected via Wi Fi to communicate with another piece of equipment connected via the HomePlug network to the modem router In chapters 2 2 1 to 2 2 3 you will find different examples of purely HomePlug networks However there is nothing stopping you from adding Wi Fi devices as well for example an Internet box connected to the HomePlug network on the one hand and a Wi Fi laptop computer connected to this same box via Wi Fi on the other hand 2 2 1 Connecting an Internet modem router to an HD TV set a TV set top box and a game console in a HomePlug network TV DECODER SS HD TV D GES AN er gt BOX a lt HERCULES EPLUG 200 HD THT HERCULES EPLUG 200 ETHERNET CABLES 8 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 2 2 2 Connecting two computers in a HomePlug network 2 2 3 Connecting a computer to a modem a modem router an Internet box or a game console in a HomePlug network User Manual 9 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 2 3 You haven t yet created a HomePlug network initial installation of Hercules ePlug 200 V2 HD Duo The HomePlug AV standard of Hercules ePlug 200 adapters is not compatible with the Homeplug 1 0 st
60. ply 100 240V AC 50 60Hz Connect button allowing you to add a Hercules ePlug 200 adapter to an existing network 7 Factory reset button LEDs on front face 4 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 1 3 Minimum system requirements To connect a device to your Hercules ePlug 200 V2 HD adapter An Ethernet type network interface must be available on each device to be connected computer game console modem router TV decoder etc To access the Internet with the Hercules ePlug 200 V2 HD adapter Active Internet line 7 Internet Explorer 6 0 Netscape Navigator 4 7 or Mozilla Firefox 1 0 or higher m ADSL Ethernet modem cable modem Internet Box Livebox Freebox Neufbox 1 4 Box contents Please verify that the following elements are present in the box Depending on the pack Hercules ePlug 200 HD Solo 1 ePlug 200 HD adapter Hercules ePlug 200 HD Duo 1 ePlug 200 HD adapter and 1 ePlug 200 V2 adapter Quick Start Guide in English Ethernet cable 1 per adapter 97 The Hercules ePlug Station network configuration and supervision software is available for download at http www hercules com 1 5 LEDs overview HomePlug connection status Hercules ePlug 200 V2 LED Hercules ePlug 200 HD Green very good connection transfer rates greater than 60 Mbits s Orange fairly good connection transfer rates between 60 and 40 Mbits s Red mediocre connection trans
61. ring Center View computers and devices View full map Connect to a network Manage wireless networks A A 5 LD Set up a connection or network PC WIFI Hercules Internet Manage network connections This computer Diagnose and repair Hercules Private network Customize Access Local only Connection Wireless Network Connection Hercules View status all Signal strength Good Disconnect 2 Sharing and Discovery Network discovery File sharing Public folder sharing Printer sharing See also Password protected sharing OOOO O Internet Options Media sharing Nindows Firewall Show me all the files and folders I am sharing Enabling file sharing In the Sharing and Discovery zone click the Off link or the M button located opposite File sharing Select the Turn on file sharing radio button File sharing Off When file a is on files and printers that you have shared from this computer can be ioe network Click Apply In the Windows Vista confirmation window click Continue Enabling public folder sharing Note A public folder is a folder which can be shared by other users of the same computer or of the same network In the Sharing and Discovery zone click the Off link or the M button located opposite Public folder sharing Select the Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can open files radio button they will only be able to consult files or select Turn on sharing so anyone wi
62. rking For help with home or small office networking see the following topics in Help and Support Center Using the Shared Documents folder Sharing files and folders To see other computers on your network click Start and then click My Network Places To close this wizard click Finish The procedures described in this chapter are specific to Windows XP For all other questions related to sharing folders a printer or an Internet connection or on using Windows please refer to the Windows online help utility 4 5 2 Windows XP Using the Network Setup Wizard in an Ad hoc network Proceed as follows for each computer g eE 1 Click Start AIl Programs Accessories P e em Communications Network Setup Wizard Network Connections o The Network Setup Wizard is launched A Network Setup Wizard E Mew Connection Wizard Le Remote Desktop Connection 2 Click Next twice User Manual 61 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Network Setup Wizard The wizard found disconnected network hardware The network connections listed below are disconnected Plug in your network cables or otherwise connect your network hardware and then click Next Connections MB Local Area Connection D Link DFE 530TX PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter rev 4 Network Setup Wizard Do you want to use the shared connection The wizard found a shared Internet connection on the computer Unknown Internet Connection Sharing de
63. rs stoves and any other heat producing devices including amplifiers direct sunlight Only plug in the Hercules ePlug 200 V2 HD adapter in a sufficiently ventilated room Only connect the Hercules ePlug 200 V2 HD adapter using the included Ethernet cable Unplug the Hercules ePlug 200 adapter from its electrical outlet if you do not plan on using it again for an extended period of time Unplug the Hercules ePlug 200 V2 HD adapter from its electrical outlet before cleaning Use a soft cloth for cleaning and avoid using aerosol cleaners water solvent based chemical products benzene alcohol or other cleaning products Always keep children away from electrical outlets 1 2 Specifications Atheros 6400 chipset 7 Compatible with the IEE 802 3 IEE 802 3u IEE 802 3x and Auto MDI X specifications m Compatible with the Homeplug AV standard 7 Coexists with HomePlug 1 0 modules Encryption via the AES 128 bit security protocol 200 Mbits s theoretical transfer rate Asynchronous transmission mode Modulation OFDM 1024 256 64 QAM QPSK BPSK 200m range over the electrical network m Ethernet RJ45 port Average power consumption 7 ePlug 200 V2 2 4W when in use 0 95W when no data is circulating these values may vary depending on your home s electrical system ePlug 200 HD 2 4W when in use 0 95W when no data is circulating these values may vary depending on your home s electrical system Internal power sup
64. select the This computer connects directly to the Internet The other computers on my network connect to the Internet through this computer option 6 Click Next then select the Internet connection corresponding to your modem Click Next again Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD Network Setup Wizard 7 If your computer has at least three Your computer has multiple connections connections or network devices whether Ethernet FireWire or Wi Fi the window Opposite appears In this case select the Let DEN ES a me choose the connections to my network The wizard needs to know which connections are for your network option then click Next Determine the appropriate connections for me Recommended Let me choose the connections to my network Learn more about network bridging Network Setup Wizard 8 Among the connections displayed leave the Select the connections to bridge box corresponding to the connection to your local area network ticked and deselect the others then click Next Select the check box for each connection that connects this computer to your other network computers Clear the check box for connections that connect this computer directly to the Internet Connections Y Wireless Network Connection 2 Hercules Wireless G C 2 amp Local Area Connection D Link DFE 530TX PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter rev 4 i Learn more about network bridging On the computers that will use the s
65. t access 4 28 PM 2 2 2011 Note To open the Network and Sharing Center click the network icon in the Windows taskbar then the Open Network and Sharing Center link ia Enabling file and printer sharing Note to activate printer sharing you must first install a printer Click the Change advanced sharing settings link 36 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD Soe x 55 Network and Internet Network and Sharing Center Le Search Control Panel A Control Panel Home z i View your basic network information and set up connections Change adapter settings A A A4 See full map Change advanced sharing settings 2 WIN7 PC guillemot ro org Internet This computer View your active networks Connect or disconnect r Access type Internet 7 her HomeGroup Joined Home network Connections Local Area Connection Change your networking settings g Set up a new connection or network Set up a wireless broadband dial up ad hoc or VPN connection or set up a router or access point Connect to a network amp Connect or reconnect to a wireless wired dial up or VPN network connection Choose homegroup and sharing options Access files and printers located on other network computers or change sharing settings Troubleshoot problems Diagnose and repair network problems or get troubleshooting information See also HomeGroup Internet Options Windows
66. ter Choose a local or network printer Add a local printer Use this option only if you don t have a USB printer Windows automatically installs USB printers when you plug them in Add a network wireless or Bluetooth printer Make sure that your computer is connected to the network or that your Bluetoo or wireless printer is turned on 56 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 5 Windows searches for the shared printers on your network Select the shared printer 6 Click Next 7 lf necessary accept installation of the printer s drivers when prompted to do so by Windows The printer that I want isn t listed 8 Validate the name of your printer then click Next 9 Click Finish to close the assistant Type a printer name Printer name Tektronix Phaser 8606 by Xerox V Set as the default printer This printer has been installed with the Tektronix Phaser 8608 by Xerox driver 4 5 Computers running Windows XP Sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection A simple solution for sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection in Windows XP is to use the Network Setup Wizard This Wizard will help you create a real home network Note the access paths mentioned below may vary slightly if you have modified the default display configuration in Windows XP meaning the Start menu properties and Control Panel display User Manual 57 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Herc
67. ter button Add a printer The Add Printer wizard appears What type of printer do you want to install Add a local printer Use this opin only if you don t have a USB printer Windows automatically installs USB printers when you plug them in 3 Click Add a network wireless or Bluetooth printer Add a network wireless or Bluetooth printer Make sure that your computer is connected to the network or that your Bluetooth or wireless printer is turned on Select a printer Printer Name Address 4 Windows then searches for the shared printers on L Shared_printer on WIN7 PC WIN7 PC Shared_printer your network Select the shared printer Click Next If necessary accept installation of the printer s Ee drivers when prompted to do so by Windows The printer that I want isn t listed You ve successfully added HP Color LaserJet 2800 Series PS Printer name Shared Printer Validate your printer s name then click Next Tick the Set as the default printer box if you wish This printer has been installed with the HP Color LaserJet 2800 Series PS driver 9 Click Finish to close the wizard 42 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 4 4 Computers running Windows Vista Sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection computers running Windows Vista it is not imperative that the computers belong to the same workgroup However if you wish
68. th network access can open change and User Manual 49 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD create files there will be no limitations on the contents of these folders in terms of viewing making changes and additions or other actions Public folder sharing Off A Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can open change and create files Turn off sharing people logged on to this computer can still access this folder Click Apply In the Windows Vista confirmation window click Continue Enabling printer sharing Note To enable printer sharing you must first have installed a printer In the Sharing and Discovery zone click the Off link or the button located opposite Printer sharing Select the Turn on printer sharing radio button Printer sharing Off A j When printer sharing is on people with network access can connect to and use printers Turn on printer sharing a urn off printer sharing Apply Click Apply In the Windows Vista confirmation window click Continue Enabling media file sharing Note This option allows you to enable sharing of your music videos and images In the Sharing and Discovery zone click the Off link or the button located opposite Media sharing Click Change When media sharing is on people and devices on the network can access shared music pictures and videos on this computer and this computer can find those types of shar
69. to Guillemot Corporation S A the purchaser remaining liable for any and all resulting damages License 1 The license is granted to the original purchaser only Guillemot Corporation S A retains all title to and ownership of the Software and reserves all rights not expressly granted The licensee is not permitted to sub license or lease any of the rights that are hereby granted Transfer of the license is permitted provided that the transferor does not retain any part or copy of the Software and the transferee accepts to be bound by the terms and conditions of the present Agreement 2 The licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at any time The machine readable portion of the Software may be transferred to another computer provided it is previously erased from the first machine and there is no possibility that the Software can be used on more than one machine at any one time 3 The licensee acknowledges the copyright protection belonging to Guillemot Corporation S A The copyright notice must not be removed from the Software nor from any copy thereof nor from any documentation written or electronic accompanying the Software 4 The licensee is granted the right to make one back up copy of the machine readable portion of the Software on the condition that all copyright and proprietary notices are also reproduced 5 Except where the present Agreement expressly permits the licensee is strictly prohibited from engaging in n
70. ts for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may Cause undesired operation This device and its antenna s must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter FCC Caution Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party respo
71. type network Let s take the example of a Hercules HomePlug network composed on one end of an ADSL USB or Ethernet modem directly connected by a cable to one of your computers which we will refer to as Connection point A and on the other end of a computer which we will refer to as Connection point B on which you want to access the Internet Connection point A Connection point B You are in Ad hoc mode In this mode the computers are directly connected to one another without an access point or router via the HomePlug network In order for Connection point B to be able to access the ADSL connection at Connection point A Connection point B must be part of the same HomePlug network as Connection point A The computer connected to the modem must be powered on The Internet line must be active 34 72 User Manual _Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD l Getting Started se Windows Media Center Cosmin Win7 Documents Calculator N v Sticky Notes Music Q Snipping Tool Ber Games F Paint Pictures Computer ae Magnifier Solitaire Control Panel Devices and Printers Tail HyperSnap 6 Default Programs Help and Support ar er rennes Shut down m Connect or disconnect Access type Internet HomeGroup Joined Connections Local Area Connection amp Broadband Connection Properties Intemet Connection Sharing
72. ules ePlug 200 HD 4 5 1 Windows XP Using the Network Setup Wizard in an Infrastructure network Proceed as follows for each computer LA HyperTerminal e Network Connections 1 Click Start All Programs Accessories Communications Network Setup Wizard The Network Setup Wizard is launched Network Setup Wizard New Connection Wizard 53 Remote Desktop Connection 2 Click Next twice The window opposite may appear if The Wizard Network Setup Wizard found disconnected network hardware The wizard found disconnected network hardware ar 3 If your Ethernet network connection is not ee A OK displayed in the list tick the Ignore Connections disconnected network hardware box then A Local Area Connection D Link DFE 530TX PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter rev 4 click Next Otherwise exit the Wizard by clicking Cancel and establish the connection from your network device to your router for more information please refer to your router s manual The window opposite may appear if The Wizard found a shared Internet connection on the Network Setup Wizard Do you want to use the shared connection computer The wizard found a shared Internet connection on the computer Unknown Internet Connection Sharing device 4 Select No let me choose another way to Do you want to use the existing shared connection for this computer s Internet access connect to the Internet then click Next O Yes
73. use the existing shared connection for this computer s Intemet access recommended No let me choose another way to connect to the Internet 58 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Network Setup Wizard Select a connection method Select the statement that best describes this computer This computer connects directly to the Internet The other computers on my network connect to the Internet through this computer View an example This computer connects to the Internet through another computer on my network or through a residential gateway View an example Learn more about home or small office network confiqurations 6 In Network Setup Wizard Select your Internet connection Select your Internet connection from the following list Connections Y Wireless Network Connection 2 2D1211 IEEE 802 11b g USB Adapter Wireless Network Connection ek Local Area Connection Hercules Wireless G D Link DFE 530TX PCI Fast Ethernet Adapter rev 4 C Learn more about how to determine your Internet connection Network Setup Wizard This network configuration is not recommended The network configuration you selected is not recommended because more than one computer connects directly to the Internet There is no reliable way to share files between computers while protecting your computer from Internet security threats Microsoft recommends a network in which all computers conn
74. uter name This is often true for computers with a cable modem If this is the case for your computer do not change the computer name provided by your ISP Learn more about computer names and descriptions Network Setup Wizard Name your network Name your network by specifying a workgroup name below All computers on your network should have the same workgroup name Workgroup name HOME Examples HOME or OFFICE 64 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 HD 7 If your computer has at least three connections or network devices whether Ethernet FireWire or Wi Fi the window Opposite appears In this case select the Determine the appropriate connections for me option 8 Click Next 9 Enter the computer name and a description if required Give the computer a name that is unique and sufficiently distinctive making it easy to recognize on the network my computer HomePlug computer or julie for example 10 Click Next 11 Enter the workgroup name HOME OFFICE or HERCULES for example and a description if required The workgroup name must be identical be sure to respect the case of letters for all computers you wish to link together in a network 12 Click Next 13 Verify the configuration settings you have entered in the window that appears then click Next The Wizard configures the computer This may take a few minutes Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD If
75. uter to computer directly to an ADSL USB or whereby the computers are directly connected to one another by Ethernet modem cable or via HomePlug without a router Ad hoc mode is suited to exchanging data or network gaming between two computers 30 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD 4 3 Computers running Windows 7 Sharing folders a printer or an ADSL connection To create a network of computers share data a printer or an ADSL connection between computers running Windows 7 it is not imperative that the computers belong to the same homegroup However if you wish to share between Windows 7 and an earlier operating system make sure to define the same homegroup on all computers For information on how to create a homegroup please refer to the manual of your Hercules product Before proceeding as described below please make sure that you have administrator rights For more information on how to obtain administrator rights please refer to the Windows 7 online help The access paths described hereafter may vary slightly if you have modified the default display in Windows 7 that is to say the Start menu properties and the Control Panel display You have connected your computer to a private network as opposed to a public network Therefore the discovery options namely the ability to view outside devices and computers and to be seen from other networks are enabled and you may or not already have
76. versions Homegroup Read Include in library Homegroup Read Write Send to Cut Note You can select one of the following sharing options Homegroup Read Homegroup Read Write or Specific people The homegroup comprises the computers that are part of the Home network 3 If you enable sharing with specific people select the users who will be able to access the folder Choose people to share with Type a name and then click Add or click the arrow to find someone F Win7 Guest Everyone Homegroup I m having trouble sharing 4 Inthe File Sharing window select the user s who will be able to access this folder then click Add User Manual 39 72 Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 HD Note You can provide access to all users with no restrictions Everyone option or select specific users previously created on your PC You can also create new users by clicking Create a new user in the drop down list 5 Select the Permission Level you wish to assign by clicking on the line for that user Reader authorization to view only Contributor authorization to view add and delete or Co owner authorization to view modify add and delete 6 Click the Share button Be sure to note the path indicated which will allow for access to the shared folder on the network from another computer 4 3 5 Computers running Windows 7 Accessing shared folders 1 In the file explorer accessible via
77. vice Do you want to use the existing shared connection for this computer s Internet access O Yes use the existing shared connection for this computer s Internet access recommended No let me choose another way to connect to the Internet On the computer equipped with the ADSL modem Network Setup Wizard Select a connection method Select the statement that best describes this computer This computer connects directly to the Internet The other computers on my network connect to the Internet through this computer View an example This computer connects to the Internet through another computer on my network or through a residential gateway View an example Other Learn more about home or small office network confiqurations 62 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 HD The window opposite may appear if The Wizard found disconnected network hardware 3 If your Ethernet network connection is not displayed in the list tick the Ignore disconnected network hardware box then click Next Otherwise exit the Wizard by clicking Cancel and establish the connection from your network device to your router for more information please refer to your router s manual The window opposite may appear if The Wizard found a shared Internet connection on the computer 4 Select No let me choose another way to connect to the Internet then click Next 5 In the Select a connection method window
78. y gy uses itni computer seest re trst check boxbsow 3 In the Network sharing and security section of the SOLNES TD Sharing tab tick the Share this folder on the network Share this paor on d network box Share name My Music BA ele CO UE 4 On the Share name line enter the folder name as it will be displayed on the network 12 characters maximum to ensure compatibility with other operating systems You can also tick the Allow network users to change my files box In this case the user will be able to read files and save any changes lf this box is not ticked the shared files can only be read and not changed Learn more about sharing and security L and security only allows for the sharing of files among several users on the same PC The files are then placed in a Shared Documents folder Network sharing and security however allows for the sharing of files among more than one computer Ki The Shared folder name Properties window is divided into two sections Local sharing 5 Click Apply to validate your choices then click OK to close the window An icon representing a hand beneath the folder indicates that the folder is now shared y Music recommend that you create a folder specifically for this purpose where you will put files to be Ki You can only share the contents of a folder and not an individual file We therefore shared 66 72 User Manual Hercules ePlug 200 V2 Hercules ePlug 200 H
79. your network is only composed of computers Network Setup Wizard running Windows XP You re almost done You need to run the Network Setup Wizard once on each of the computers on your L network To run the wizard on computers that are not running Windows XP you can use the Windows XP CD or a Network Setup Disk What do you want to do If your network is composed of computers running Create a Network Setup Disk Windows XP and or computers running Use the Network Setup Disk already have Windo ws 98 SE Me 2000 Use my Windows XP CD 14 Select the Just finish the wizard option Just finish the wizard don t need to run the wizard on other computers 15 You can select the Create a Network Setup Disk option This consists of copying this Wizard onto a storage medium your choice of wht floppy disk or USB key so that it can be launched on computers equipped with operating systems other than Windows XP This operation is carried out automatically once you have selected a medium for saving the Wizard 16 Click Finish to exit the Wizard Network Setup Wizard Completing the Network Setup Wizard Once the procedure is finished Windows XP may You have successfully set up this computer for home or small prompt you to restart your computer office networking For help with home or small office networking see the following topics in Help and Support Center Using the Shared Documents fo

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