Planet Technology PL-101E User's Manual
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1. INTELLON Powerline Network Configuration Utility ed INTELLON Powerline Security Setup Network Password Enter Your own private password in the Network Password bos below our Network Password can be any combination of numbers or text between 4 and 24 characters long Passwords are case sensitive Upper and lower case letters must be used consistently Network Password _ Note that ou will need to run this utility for each device on Pour powerline network and enter the same Network Password z Back Cancel 3 The security configuration utility will search your powerline network for other PL 101E or PL 101U devices configured with the same network password These devices will be listed in the powerline network devices MAC address box Then click the Next button INTELLON Powerline Network Configuration Utility e x INTELLON Powerline Securty Setup Configuration Report The powerline device attached to this computer has been configured with our Network Password Other devices that have the same Network Password are displayed below Powerline Network Devices MAC Address lt Back Cancel 19 4 The security configuration utility will tell you when the PL 101E U device has been configured with the network password Click Finish button INTELLON Powerline Network Configuration Utility a aj See intellon eapracccn E a aji Ai Cana Completing the INTELLON2. Powerline Network Configuration Utility You have successtully completed the INTELLON Powerline Network Configuration Utility Remember to run this utility for each powerline device on your network To close this utility click Finish Back Cancel 20 6 Troubleshooting The power LED does not light up after installed the PL101E U device A Unplug the UTP category 5 from the computer Unplug the power cord from the power outlet Then repeat the hardware installation process Make sure the power outlet is working properly The Link LED does not light up on PL 101E U A When the Ethernet port detects a LAN connection the Link LED will light up Check the Ethernet adapter on your computer to see if the connection and adapter are working properly If you connect PL 101E U to your computer with crossover UTP category 5 cable depress the Uplink button 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 Do the PL 101E U device cause interference with other home networking or products A No PL 101E U can co exist with phoneline and wireless networking technologies PL 101E U operates in a different frequency band than powerline control and co exists with technologies such as X 10 CEBus and LONworks How do the PL 101E U devices handle signal interference betwe
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4. Next button to continue jz PowerPacket Utilities InstallShield Wizard Customer Information Please enter your information User Name Test Organization Test Lab Install this application For f Anyone who uses this computer fall users only for me TEST 64 bit InstallShield lt Back Cancel 4 Click the Install button to begin installation of the security configuration utility 15 jp PowerPacket Utilities InstallShield Wizard Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation TF you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard Current Settings Setup Type Destination Folder C Program Files PowerPacket User Information Name TEST Company Tesk Lab Installshield 5 If you are running the utility of PL 101E it may show the following window Click Yes button if PL 101E has connected to your computer and the outlet properly dapter Connection 2 a x cI earner ie E PowerPacket Utilities Ade ati ATTA Ee or cca Adapter Connection Is your adapter connected to your computer exactly as show in the diagram YOUR PC Ethe ret Intellon ROS 1 SU ETH Intellon supplied Bthemet Cable Yes Mo or Not Sure 6 Click Finish button to finish the PowerPacket InstallShield wizard 16 InstallShield Wizard Completed Utilities
5. complete Internet connection solution for your home powerline network The PL 101E 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 101E 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 101E can also be plugged directly into a cable or DSL modem to allow Internet access and data transfer rates up to 14Mbps over powerlines 1 1 1 Features HomePlug Powerline Alliance Specification 1 0 compliant One 2 pin power inlet for both powerline network and 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 90m between powerline nodes e Plug and play operation provides easy setup Shares internet access across your entire home powerline network Upto 14 Mbps data transfer over powerline 1 1 2 Package Content Check the contents of your package for following parts E One Powerline to Ethernet Converter E One Power Cord E One Manual and Utility CD ROM E One Quick Installation Guide I
6. represent a commitment on the part 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 a class A 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 101E PL 101U Rev 1 0 Jul 2002 Part No EM PL101v1 Table of Content Chapter t MMM OGUGU OW eniron ai 1 1 1 Powerline to Ethernet Converter PL 101E o snonnonnnnsnnensnnennnrennnns 1 kkt CAlUleS ernn AAI 2 1 1 2 Package Content ccccccccccceccceeeseeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeceeeeeeseeeseeeaees 2 Ieko triardWare DESCHDUON eira 2 T1245 DECIIC ALON aisnean N 3 1
7. Click Finish bo exit the wizard ig PowerPacket Utilities InstallShield Wizard ioe Ee ee The InstallShield Wizard has successfully installed PowerPacket lt Back cancel 7 You will be asked to restart your computer After you click Yes button to restart the entire installation is complete j PowerPacket Utilities InstallShield Wiza You must restart your system For the configuration changes made to PowerPacket Utilities to take effect Click Yes bo restart now or Mo iF you plan to restart later Back cence 17 5 2 Run the PowerPacket Encryption Utility After installing the PowerPacket encryption utility for your PL 101E U your computer desktop will display this icon Powerline Network Configuration Utility Double click the icon Powerline Network Configuration Utility on your desktop 1 Click Next button to continue INTELLON Powerline Network Configuration Utility es Welcome to the INTELLON Powerline Network Configuration Utility This utility will set up security on your INTELLON Powerline product using 4 Network Password i ZZintellon Rowson I ME i m a a To continue click Hest 4 Back Cancel 2 All of your PL 101E U devices on your powerline network must share the same network password The password must have between 4 and 24 characters The password is case sensitive Upper and lower case letters must be used consistently 18
8. _DPLANET Networking amp Communication Powerline Communication Powerline to Ethernet Converter PL 101E USB to Powerline Network Adapter PL 101U USER S MANUAL Copyright Copyright C 2002 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
9. bled computer or use PL 101E for an Ethernet enabled computer The PL 101E 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 101E 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 Pc PC sae US Ah US pel p p e rS E a Ps p Hiiti Air a e he sree E PL WIU oe BLAU l a a a EPA fd PER TER ToT G gt FT F WaN aih Eesti Erered mn ram at ADELT ria A E E T PLE thai rade PLE Sich All the powerline devices on the network must use the same password to communicate each other This password can be configured through the PowerPacket encryption utility 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 5 Encrypting Your Powerline Network on detail of installing and using PowerPacket encryption utility 3 Powerline to Ethernet Converter Installation 1 Plug the other end of the UTP category 5 cable into the computer s LAN port 2 Plug the UTP category 5 cable into the 10 100 RJ45 Ethernet port on PL 101E 3 Plug the power cord into the powerline port on PL 101E 4 Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outle
10. en two adjacent homes How is eavesdropping prevented A PL 101E U 56 bit DES security encryption to ensure network separation between homes To enable 56 bit DES security encryption on PL 101E U you must run the security configuration utility on each and every PL 101E U How does PL 101E U handle node address on the network A PL 101E U adheres to standard Ethernet addressing protocols using destination and source MAC address 21
11. f 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 101E front panel LEDs status LED definition Color Description Power Green The power LED will light up when PL 101E is powered on Col Green The collision LED flashes when there is a collision Link Green The link LED will light up when PL 101E is ready for use Act Green bes i LED flashes when there is powerline network Ethernet port Green The LED will be lit steadily when there is a physical Ethernet connections and flashes when there is Ethernet network traffic Ethernet port Amber The LED is reserved for future use Uplink button If connecting directly to a PC via Ethernet this button should be UP For connecting to a hub depress this button PL 101E rear panel One 2 pin power inlet for both powerline network and power supply 1 1 4 Specification Model Hardware Specification PL 101E Standards IEEE 802 3 10Base T HomePlug 1 0 Ports One Powerline Port One 10Base T RJ 45 port Cabling Type Powerline Power Cord LAN UTP Cat 3 or better Speed Powerline 14Mbps actual throughput is about 6Mbps LAN 10Mbps Powerline Frequency Band 4 3MHZz to 20 9MHz Encryption 56 bit DES with Key configuration software LEDs Power Powe
12. inish setting up your new hardware you must restart your computer Do you want to restart your computer now 13 5 Encrypting Your Powerline Network 5 1 Install the PowerPacket Encryption Utility To start installation of all the powerline devices you will use the bundled CD ROM to run the PowerPacket installshield wizard 1 Insert the CD into the computer s CD ROM drive Click My Computer on desktop and double click on your CD ROM icon Double clicks setup exe in D Utility PL 101E if D is the letter of your CD ROM drive or D Utility PL 101U InstallShield Wizard Preparing to Install PowerPacket Utilities Setup it preparing the Instalshield Wizard which wil guage you through the program setup process Please vaat Checking Operating System Version C 2 Click the Next button to continue 14 i PowerPacket Utilities InstallShield Wizard SEN ee x Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for PowerPacket Utilities The InstallShield Ri Wizard will install PowerPacket Utilities on vour computer To continue click Next WARMING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Cancel 3 Enter your User Name and Company Name Select Anyone who uses this computer all users to install a shortcut to the security configuration utility on every user s desktop The selection is not available for Windows 98 and ME users Then Back click the
13. on The link LED will light up when PL 101U is ready for use The activity LED flashes when there is powerline network traffic The USB port is where you will connect your USB cable To work with USB ports your computer must be running Windows98 ME 2000 and XP PL 101U rear panel One 2 pin power inlet for both powerline network and power supply 1 2 4 Specification Model Hardware Specification PL 101U Standards Ports Cabling Type Speed HomePlug 1 0 USB 1 1 One Powerline Port One USB Port Powerline Power Cord USB USB cable Powerline 14Mbps actual throughput is about 6Mbps USB 12 Mbps 6 Powerline Frequency Band 4 3MHzto 20 9MHz7 Encryption 56 bit DES with Key configuration software LEDs Power Powerline Link ACT Col Dimension 146 x 101 x 34 mm Weight 0 47 kg Certifications FCC Class B CE Operating Temp 0 50 degree C Storage Temp 20 70 degree C Operating Humidity 10 90 non condensing Storage Humidity 5 95 non condensing OS support Windows 98 2000 Me and XP 1 2 5 System Requirements Pentium class 90 MHz or higher Minimum 32 MB RAM USB ready PC Windows 98 ME 2000 and XP CD ROM Drive for installing Encryption Utility 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 101U for a USB ena
14. owerline convenience the PL 101U provides the perfect solution 1 2 1 Features HomePlug Powerline Alliance Specification 1 0 compliant One 2 pin power inlet for both powerline network and power supply 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 based 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 98 ME 2000 and XP gt gt gt gt gt gt FT gt SF gH 1 2 2 Package Contents Check the contents of your package for following parts E One USB to powerline network adapter E One Power Cord E One USB cable E One Manual and Utility CD ROM E 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 101U front panel LEDs status LED definition Color Power Green Col Green Link Green Act Green USB port Description The power LED will light up when PL 101U is powered on The collision LED flashes when there is a collisi
15. pecify a location and choose the path as D Driver PL 101U if D is the letter of your CD ROM drive Click the Next button to continue 11 Add Hardware Wizard eS 7 Windows will search for new drivers in its driver database on your hand dive and in any of the following selected locations Click Mert to start the search Floppy disk dines T CD ROM dive Mit osmi RiDS Update za Specify a locaton ID DrivenPLIOIU The Microsoft digital signature affirms that software has been tested with Windows and that the software has not been altered since it was tested The software you are about to install does not contain a Microsott digital signature Therefore there i no guarantee that this software works corectly with Windows PL 101U USB To FowerLine Network Adapter IF you want to search for Microsoft digitally signed software visit the Windows Update Web site at http windoweupdate microsoft com to see if one is available Do you want to continue the installation Yes Ho More Info 4 Windows will tell you when it has finished installing the new driver Click the Finish button 12 Add New Hardware Wizard PL 101U USB To Powerline Network Adapter Windows has finished installing the software that your nev hardware device requires Windows has finished installing the software that your new hardware device requires To f
16. rline Link ACT Col LAN LNK ACT Dimension 146 x 101 x 34 mm Weight 0 47 kg Certifications FCC Class B CE Operating Temp 0 50 degree C Storage Temp 20 70 degree C Operating Humidity 10 90 non condensing Storage Humidity 5 95 non condensing OS support Windows 98 2000 Me and XP 1 1 5 System Requirements Existing Ethernet fast Ethernet network or an existing Ethernet fast Ethernet network adapter and network cable TCP IP protocol CD ROM Drive for installing Encryption Utility 1 2 USB to Powerline Network Adapter PL 101U 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 USB to Powerline Network 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 101U 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 p
17. t 4 USB to Powerline Network 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 101U 3 Plug the power cord into the powerline port on PL 101U 4 Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet 4 2 USB to Powerline Network Adapter Driver Installation The installation procedure for the network driver will vary depending on which operating system you are using on your computer The following procedure is for installation under Windows 98 Installation on other operation system is similar 1 Windows will automatically detect the presence of the USB Adapter hardware in your computer once you have completed the hardware installation Click the Next button 10 Add New Hardware Wizard This wizard searches for new divers for USB To LAN Converter A device diver is a software program that makes a hardware device work Cancel 2 Select Search for the best driver for your device Recommended and click the Next button what do you want Windows to do f Search for the best driver for your device Recommended C Display a list of all the drivers in a specific location so you can select the driver you want Back Ment gt Cancel 3 Windows will look for new drivers and ask you which locations you want to search Select S
18. 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 101E U equipped power outlet and you re almost guaranteed to have one of these wherever you need it The PL 101E is a Powerline to Ethernet 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 101U 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 to Ethernet Converter PL 101E The PLANET Powerline to Ethernet Converter PL 101E offers a
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