Planet Technology PL-103U User's Manual
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1. ccsseeeeeeeeeeeees 10 5 Powerline Configuration Wtnny ccsisess sete certsoiactanes aides eriatectlewidigeesgccttened sede 13 5 1 Install the Powerline Configuration Utility cc ceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 13 5 2 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility ee eeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeteees 14 5 3 Uninstalling the Powerline Configuration Utility eee 18 6 Troubleshooting teene asa a aE ARPE ARERR En 19 1 Introduction Powerline communication is revolution in home and small office networking greatly simplifying the task of installing a high speed local area network With PLANET s powerline communication products you can utilize existing AC power outlets and wires to connect your computers servers and other devices safely securely and at true LAN speeds of up to 14Mbit second No complex and expensive specialized wiring usually associated with LAN s is required or management security and interference problems associated with 802 11x wireless technologies just convenient reliable secure and simple networking where you need it most PLANET s Powerline products allow you to place a computer anywhere in your home or small office with flawless uninterrupted high speed network connection simply by plugging your computer s Ethernet or USB interface into PL 103E U equipped power outlet and you re almost guaranteed to have one of these wherever you need it The PL 103E is a Powerline to Ether2. MAC Address 00 30 4f 2F89 43 10 38 Scan Powerline Network 3 The Security tab shows the default network password is HomePlug Enter your own private network password if needed and click Set Local Intellon PowerPacket Configuration Utility Device Network Security Advanced About Enter your own private password in the Network Password box below Press the Set Local button to set the local device password Note that you will need to setup each device on your powerline network with the same Network Password r Network Password HomePlug Set Local Restore Defaut 4 The Advanced tab allows you to add other remote device password You don t need this password unless other devices set different network password with yours Each device password is different and listed on the bottom case label stuck on each Powerline Adapter Enter the device password The format is XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX and click Add Click Set All to activate the new added password and the status column will be shown OK Intellon PowerPacket Configuration Utility Device Network Security Advanced About r Remote Passwords Password Status m Network Password H omePlug L r Device Password Add Set All Remove 5 Click OK to close the Utility program 5 3 Uninstalling the Powerline Configuration Utility 1 Detach the Powerline Adapter from your computer 2 From
3. PL Networking A NET Powerline Communication Powerline Ethernet Bridge PL 103E USB Powerline Adapter PL 103U USER S MANUAL Copyright Copyright C 2004 PLANET Technology Corp All rights reserved The products and programs described in this User s Manual are licensed products of PLANET Technology This User s Manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright and this User s Manual and all accompanying hardware software and documentation are copyrighted No part of this User s Manual may be copied photocopied reproduced translated or reduced to any electronic medium or machine readable form by any means by electronic or mechanical Including photocopying recording or information storage and retrieval systems for any purpose other than the purchaser s personal use and without the prior express written permission of PLANET Technology Disclaimer PLANET Technology does not warrant that the hardware will work properly in all environments and applications and makes no warranty and representation either implied or expressed with respect to the quality performance merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose PLANET has made every effort to ensure that this User s Manual is accurate PLANET disclaims liability for any inaccuracies or omissions that may have occurred Information in this User s Manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part
4. power supply Connects 10 100 Ethernet network to powerline Network for seamless integration 56 bit data encryption to ensure data security and reliability Easy to use Windows based security key configuration utility Easy to read LED indicators Support CSMA CA protocol on power line interface Up to 300m between powerline nodes Plug and play operation provides easy setup Shares internet access across your entire home powerline network Up to 14 Mbps data transfer over powerline 1 1 2 Package Content Check the contents of your package for following parts n One Powerline Ethernet Bridge n One RJ 45 cable n One Manual and Utility CD ROM n One Quick Installation Guide If any of these pieces are missing or damaged please contact your dealer immediately if possible retain the carton including the original packing material and use them against to repack the product in case there is a need to return it to us for repair 1 1 3 Hardware Description PL 103E front panel LEDs status LED Description COL Blinking indicates there existing collision in powerline network ACT Blinking indicates there existing powerline network traffic EWR Steady on indicates PL 103E has correctly receive power from power outlet INK Steady on indicates the RJ 45 port has correctly connected to the network card of your PC or the Ethernet network 1 1 4 System Requirements B Existing Ethernet fast Ethernet network o
5. radiator or heat register or in a built in installation unless proper ventilation provided This product should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label If you are not sure of the type of power available consult your dealer or local power company This product relies on the building s electrical installation for short circuit over current protection Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC or 240 VAC depends on the power supply type in your country is used on the phase conductors all current carrying conductors Plug the device directly into a 120 VAC or 240 VAC depends on the power supply type in your country wall outlet Do not use an extension cord between the adapter and the AC power source Do not attempt to service this product yourself as opening or removing covers may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks as well as ruin product warranty Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel 10 Unplug the AC coupler from the wall outlet and refer the product to qualified service personnel for the following conditions If liquid has been spilled into the product If the product has been exposed to rain or water If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions are followed If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance Table of Content We ROGUCHIO SS occsot Met Aan Bete ot ieee a a 1 1 1 Powerl
6. your PC desktop click Start gt Programs gt Powerline Adapter gt Uninstall 6 Troubleshooting wWhy other Powerline Adapters aren t listed on the network of my Configuration Utility A Make sure other devices are working properly and correctly installed Please also check if every device uses the same network password Try to set each device with the same network password or add other device s device password into your remote password list wWhat types of security problems will be encountering A If your house is on the same power grid as your neighbor it is possible for a hacker to get in your network However this problem can be easily overcome by activating the encryption key of each Powerline device wWill HomePlug operate on different circuit breakers A HomePlug can operate on different circuit breakers without affecting the performance However the signal will not pass through the power transformers outside your house wWhat OS does the HomePlug utility software fully support A Windows 98SE ME 2000 and XP Windows NT and Mac are only supported by the Ethernet Powerline Adapter as a Bridge wHow does 56bit DES compare with Wireless 802 11b 128bit WEP encryption A 56bit DES is superior because of its DES type encryption Just because 802 11b uses 128bit WEP with more bits doesn t mean the encryption is better HomePlug devices use hardware 56bit DES encryption With hardware encryption the signal is alm
7. ased security key configuration utility Easy to read LED indicators Support CSMA CA protocol on power line interface Plug and play operation provides easy setup Up to 14 Mbps data transfer rate Compatible with Windows 98SE ME 2000 and XP 5 gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt gt 1 2 2 Package Contents Check the contents of your package for following parts n One powerline USB adapter n One USB cable n One Manual and Utility CD ROM n One Quick Installation Guide If any of these pieces are missing or damaged please contact your dealer immediately if possible retain the carton including the original packing material and use them against to repack the product in case there is a need to return it to us for repair 1 2 3 Hardware Description PL 103U front panel LEDs status LED Description Steady on indicates PL 103U has detected other Powerline devices in range LNK ACT Blinking indicates there existing powerline network traffic COL Blinking indicates there existing collision in powerline network USB port The USB port is where you will connect your USB cable To work with USB ports your computer must be running Windows 98SE ME 2000 and XP 1 2 4 System Requirements B Pentium class 90 MHz or higher amp Minimum 32 MB RAM f USB ready PC Windows 98SE ME 2000 and XP CD ROM Drive for installing driver and Encryption Utility 1 3 Specif
8. ication Product Powerline Ethernet Bridge Powerline USB Adapter HomePlug 1 0 HomePlug 1 0 Standards IEEE 802 3 10Base T USB 1 1 One Powerline Port One Powerline port Ports One 10M Ethernet RJ 45 One USB type B jack port LAN 10Mbps USB 12Mbps apoga Powerline 14Mbps actual Powerline 14Mbps actual throughput is about 6Mbps throughput is about 6Mbps Powerline 4 3MHz to 20 9MHz Frequency Band Storage Humidity _ 5 95 non condensing Any system that provides Windows 98SE 2000 Me and OS support l an Ethernet interface XP Utility compatibility Windows 98SE 2000 Me and XP 2 Planning your Powerline Network With PLANET Powerline products a network can be created using home powerline Computers can be networked over powerline using a USB Adapter or an Ethernet converter Use PL 103U for a USB enabled computer or use PL 103E for an Ethernet enabled computer The PL 103E is also ideal for any user who already has a router and wants to share high speed Internet access across the powerline network Connect PL 103E to the router after you have configured it using the Security Configuration Utility Connect a straight through UTP Category 5 cable to the uplink port of the router or connect crossover UTP Category 5 cable to a LAN port on the router ADSL Modem Ethernet USB Power Line All the powerline devices on the network must use the same password to communicate each othe
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10. lineadapter exe in the appeared box where E is the letter of your CD ROM drive e Click on OK button 3 The utility will be installed into your computer and a new icon called Powerline Configuration will appear on your desktop Powerline Configuration 5 2 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility 1 Double click the Powerline Configuration icon shown on your desktop The Device tab shows the MAC address of your Powerline device connected to your computer If you have installed more than two Powerline devices select the preferred one and click Connect to access your network Click Refresh whenever you add or eliminate Powerline devices The Link Quality depends on the site s power circuit condition power stability etc Intellon PowerPacket Configuration Utility Device Network Security Advanced About State Connected to 00 30 4f 2c be 28 The powerline devices connected to your PC are shown below You can select a desired local device from the list and click the Connect button to access pour network MAC address Intellon INT51 1 USB 00 30 4f 2c be 28 Refresh Link Quality Excellent 2 The Network tab shows all Powerline devices present on your network Click Scan Powerline Network to update Powerline network Intellon PowerPacket Configuration Utility Device Network Security Advanced About The following devices are located on your powerline network
11. ne of your house it is best to plug it directly into a power outlet Do not plug PL 103E into a UPS power strip with surge protection PL 103E has its own power filter for protection against surges 4 2 Powerline USB Adapter Driver Installation The installation procedure for the network driver will vary depending on which operating system you are using on your computer PL 103U support Windows 98SE Me 2000 and XP The following procedure is for installation under Windows XP Installation on other operation system is similar Found New Hardware Wizard i Owe Welcome to the Found New automatically detect the Hardware Wizard This wizard helps you install software for presence of the USB USB Powerline Bridge Adapter hardware in your computer once you have completed the hardware installation Insert the bundled CD select Install the software automatically Recommended and click the Next button If your hardware came with an installation CD S or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do Install the software automatically Recommended O Install from a list or specific location Advanced Click Next to continue Next gt Cancel Found New Hardware Wizard 2 Windows will start to Please wait while the wizard searches search the CD to find the suitable driver amp USB Powerline Bridge Cancel 3 Windows may ask you to Found New Hardware Wizard selec
12. net Bridge with a 10base T RJ 45 Ethernet interface for directly connecting to a computer s Ethernet card or existing Ethernet switch hub or broadband router The PL 103U is an USB to Powerline network adapter with an USB type B connector for directly connecting to computer s USB port Both of them provide a power socket for connecting to wall outlet Security of PLANET s Powerline communication technology is assured by the use of 56 bit DES encryption the same system used to protect banking systems all over the world and is interference free avoiding the problems of wireless systems 1 1 Powerline Ethernet Bridge PL 103E The PLANET Powerline Ethernet Bridge PL 103E offers a complete Internet connection solution for your home powerline network The PL 103E makes sharing your high speed broadband Internet access easier than ever Build a strong and simple to use home network by taking advantage of the most pervasive medium powerline The PL 103E is ideal for users who already have a router It can be plugged into an Ethernet port on a router to equip a network with powerline capabilities and take advantage of the router s features The PL 103E can also be plugged directly into a cable or DSL modem to allow Internet access and data transfer rates up to 14Mbps over powerline 1 1 1 Features 2 2 HomePlug Powerline Alliance Specification 1 0 compliant Built in power plug for both powerline network and
13. of PLANET PLANET assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies that may be contained in this User s Manual PLANET makes no commitment to update or keep current the information in this User s Manual and reserves the right to make improvements to this User s Manual and or to the products described in this User s Manual at any time without notice If you find information in this manual that is incorrect misleading or incomplete we would appreciate your comments and suggestions CE mark Warning The is aclass B device in a domestic environment this product may cause radio interference in which case the user may be required to take adequate measures Trademarks The PLANET logo is a trademark of PLANET Technology This documentation may refer to numerous hardware and software products by their trade names In most if not all cases these designations are claimed as trademarks or registered trademarks by their respective companies Revision User s Manual for Powerline Communication product Model PL 103E PL 103U Rev 1 0 Feb 2004 Part No EM PL103 Important Safety Instructions Read these instructions carefully Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product Unplug this product from the wall outlet before cleaning Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners Use a damp cloth for cleaning Do not use this product near water This product should never be placed near or over a
14. oftware for PL 103U Powerline USB Adapter Click the Finish button Click Finish to close the wizard 5 If Windows ask you to restart the system please click the Yes button to restart your computer or click the No button to restart later 12 5 Powerline Configuration Utility 5 1 Install the Powerline Configuration Utility The installation procedure for the Powerline Configuration utility will vary depending on which operating system you are using on your computer The following procedure is for installation under Windows XP Installation on other operation system is similar 1 Insert the CD ROM into the CD ROM drive to initiate the autorun program Once completed a menu screen will appear A PLANET Powerline Communicaiton Products Microsoft Internet Explorer File Edit View Favorites Tools Help Q Back amp BG L Search ge Favorites Media 2 amp B Powerline Communication Products About This CD ROM PL 103U User s Manual Driver Windows Driver Utility PowerPacket Configuration Utility PL 103E User s Manual Utility Powerline Configuration Utility Software to help you browse this CD ROM e My Comput 2 Click on the Powerline Configuration Utility hyperlink in PL 103E or PL 103U field to start the installation If the menu screen is not shown you can start the installation as follows e Click on Start Menu Run 13 e Enter E Utility PL 103E power
15. ost impossible to crack The hardware encryption process does not affect bandwidth and the encryption is enabled at all times wl cannot connect to other computers on my powerline network or to the Internet A Make sure the IP address and TCP IP protocol are set up correctly for all the powerline networked computers w Do the PL 103E U device cause interference with other home networking or products A No PL 103E U can co exist with phoneline and wireless networking technologies PL 103E U operates in a different frequency band than powerline control and co exists with technologies such as X 10 CEBus and LONworks w How do the PL 103E U devices handle signal interference between two adjacent homes How is eavesdropping prevented A PL 103E U 56 bit DES security encryption to ensure network separation between homes To enable 56 bit DES security encryption on PL 103E U you must run the security configuration utility on each and every PL 103E U wHow does PL 103E U handle node address on the network A PL 103E U adheres to standard Ethernet addressing protocols using destination and source MAC address 20
16. r This password can be configured through the Powerline Configuration utility that can be found in the CD ROM The default password of PLANET powerline devices is HomePlug Thus all the PLANET powerline devices can communicate each other without prior password configuration Please refer to chapter 5 on detail of installing and using Powerline Configuration utility 3 Powerline Ethernet Bridge Installation 3 1 Hardware Installation 1 Plug one end of an UTP category 5 cable into the computer switch or hub s LAN port 2 Plug the other end of the network cable into the 10 100 RJ 45 Ethernet ports on PL 103E 3 Plug the PL 103E to the power outlet NOTE Because PL 103E sends data over the powerline of your house it is best to plug it directly into a power outlet Do not plug PL 103E into a UPS power strip with surge protection PL 103E has its own power filter for protection against surges 4 Perform procedure 1 3 for all other PL 103E on your network 3 2 Driver Installation PL 103E does not need any driver to work if connected to a PC since the PC should install an Ethernet Adapter and its driver already 4 Powerline USB Adapter Installation 4 1 Connecting USB to Powerline Network Adapter 1 Plug the other end of the USB cable into the computer s USB port 2 Plug the USB cable into the USB port on PL 103U 3 Plug the PL 103U directly into a power outlet NOTE Because PL 103E sends data over the powerli
17. r an existing Ethernet fast Ethernet network adapter and network cable amp TCP IP protocol CD ROM Drive for installing Encryption Utility 1 2 USB to Powerline Network Adapter PL 103U The newest and fastest way to network your PCs is through powerline networking which allows you to turn the powerline in your home into your network cable The easiest way to integrate any PC or laptop into such a powerline network is with PLANET Powerline USB Adapter Use your existing USB port with your existing powerline The Plug and Play USB Adapter connects directly to virtually any USB ready PC just plug it in and you are ready to share data printers or high speed Internet access over your existing powerline network For desktop installation you do not have to open your PC case With user friendly software it is simple to set up Not only is PL 103U easy to install and use but it also powerful You can send and receive data at speeds of up to 12Mbps Plug it into the USB port set it up and you are ready to go So for full desktop and notebook PC flexibility and powerline convenience the PL 103U provides the perfect solution 1 2 1 Features HomePlug Powerline Alliance Specification 1 0 compliant Power plug for powerline network Shares internet access across your entire home powerline network Provides powerline connectivity through Your USB port 56 bit data encryption to ensure data security and reliability Easy to use Windows b
18. t the su itable driver Please select the best match for your hardware from the list below Sm Sy to install Please select usbeth inf for Windows gy PL 103U Powerline USB Adapter 2000 and XP Version Manufacturer Location t u sbeth9 8 inf for E Adapter 2 1 0 1 PLANET Technology Corp e Adriverpl 1 03u usbeth inf i SB Adapter 2 1 0 1 PLANET e driver pl 103u usbeth398 inf Windows 98SE and Me Click Next to continue This driver is not digitally signed Tell me why driver signing is important lt Back Next gt Cancel Hardware Installation NOTE Windows 2000 and XP will inform you that there The software you are installing for this hardware is no digital signature found PL 103U Powerline USB Adapter Click the Yes button to has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important continue the installation Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway STOP Installation 11 Found New Hardware Wizard 4 Windows will tell you Completing the Found New when it has finished Hardware Wizard instal i ng the new drive r The wizard has finished installing the s
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