Linksys PLEBR10 User's Manual
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1. The passvwead is case sensitive so the password LINKS YS iz different from the password linksys ee E oues Figure 10 2 217 Instant PowerLine Series 3 The Security Configuration Utility will search your powerline network for the other Instant PowerLine 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 LINKSYS Powerline Network Configuration Utility Instant Powerline Series Powerline Adapters LA Linksys usen Cte deni Hio ona Stud Cara mee aia security Configuration Utility The powerline device attached ta this computer veas configured wath your Network Password The following devices were found on your powerline network with the same Network Password Dont forget that you need to change the Network Password for each computer on your network 28 EtherFast 10 100 Bridge and USB Adapter 4 The Security Configuration Utility will tell you when the Instant PowerLine device has been configured with the network password Click the Finish button LINKSYS Powerline Network Configuration Utility IBN Tau Instant Powerline Series PowerLine Adapters security Conhiguration Utility USB Network Adapter EtherFast 10 100 Router Etherrast 10 100 Bridge The security configuration of your EtherFast 10 100 Bridge or USB Adapter is now complete 29 Instant PowerLine Series2. IF you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard Current Settings Instal shield Figure 6 4 Windows 2000 users Windows will inform you that there was no digital signature found Click the Yes button to proceed with the installation Digal Signature Not Found x been Steed ince d was Geshe The toliwass you ane about lo rrai does nor contain Micros daa agree Thaae these i no guantes Hl us phase vecekz comecsy aah MAd Il you wart bo perch fer Hicrana dha nad poltweare wii the Windows Update Web mie a me reete eic mei a cid Do you sant In conbniue the iibslishion Le i Ho Moos Ino Figure 6 5 12 EtherFast 10 100 Bridge and USB Adapter Windows XP users Windows will notify you that the driver has not passed Windows Logo testing Click the Continue Anyway button Software Installation The software you are installing has not passed Windows testing to sb its ae wath Windows XP Tell me why this L 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 software vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing STOP Installation Figure 6 6 5 If you are installing the 10 100 Bridge proceed to step 6 If you are installi
3. er you will run the Security Configuration Utility for each Instant PowerLine device This utility will set up security using a network password Note Make sure your TCP IP protocol is set up appropriately on your computer before running the Security Configuration Utility For more information refer to Appendix C IP Addressing Setting Up Security on an Instant PowerLine Device To ensure the security of an Instant PowerLine Device set up a network password using the Instant PowerLine Security Configuration Utility To begin double click the Security Configuration Utility icon on your desktop 1 You will see the screen shown in Figure 10 1 Click the Next button LINKSYS Powerline Network Configuration Utility WW linksys instant PowerLine Series PowerLine Adapters Security Configuration Utility Etherrast 10 100 Bridge USB Metwork Adapter EtherFast 10 100 Router 26 LINKSYS Powerline Network Configuration Utility La oimcsevs Instant Powerline Series Powerline Adapters a pita Saar go security Configuration Utility All devices on your powerline network must have the same Network Password Enter a private password in the Nebwork Password box below REMEMBER THIS PASSWORD pou will need to set this password m each device on your mebveok Note that the Network Password must be Pasian between 4 and 24 characters long You can SO Seals use alphabets numbers of punctuation marks
4. Management Power Link Activity Collision Link 100 Activity 39 Instant PowerLine Series Environmental Dimensions Unit Weight Certifications Operating Temp Storage Temp Operating Humicity Storage Humidity 40 6 50 x 3 amp 2 x L24 465mm x 97nm x 3L 5nmrn O 7 cz 0 3 2 kg FCC Class B UL Listed HomePlug 1 0 32 F to 104 F O C to 40 C 4 F to 158 F 20 C to 70 C 10 to 85 Non Condensing 5 to 90 Non Condensing EtherFast 10 100 Bridge and USB Adapter Appendix E Specifications for the USBAdapter Standards USB Spec 1 1 HomePlug 1 0 56 Bit Data Encryption with Key Management Qne Powerline Port ne USB Port Power Cord Standard USB Cable Bus Powerline Up to 12Mbps USB Power Link Activity Collision 41 Instant PowerLine Series Environmental 42 Dimensions 6 50 x 3 82 x 124 165mm x 97 nmx 3LENnMN Unit Weight 0 7 Ibs 0 3 2 kg Certifications FCC Class B UL Listed HomePlug 1 0 Operating Temp 32 F to 104 F 0 C to 40 C Storage Temp 4 F to 158 F 20 C to 70 C Operating Humidity 10 to 85 Non Condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90 Non Gondensing Etherfast 10 100 Bridge and USB Adapter Appendix F Warranty Information BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE
5. Mbps over two pairs of Category 5 UTP or STP wire Bridge A device that interconnects different networks together CAT 5 ANSI EIA American National Standards Institute Electronic Industries Association Standard 568 is one of several standards that specify categories the singular is commonly referred to as CAT of twisted pair cabling systems wires junctions and connectors in terms of the data rates that they can sustain CAT 5 cable has a maximum throughput of 100 Mbps and is usually utilized for 100BaseT X networks CSMA CD Carrier Sense Multiple Access Collision Detection The LAN access method used in Ethernet When a device wants to gain access to the net work it checks to see if the network is quiet senses the carrier If it is not it waits a random amount of time before retrying If the network is quiet and two devices access the line at exactly the same time their signals collide When the collision is detected they both back off and each wait a random amount of time before retrying Default Gateway The router used to forward all traffic that is not addressed to a station within the local subnet DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A protocol that lets network administrators centrally manage and automate the assignment of Internet Protocol IP addresses in an organization s network Using the Internet s set of protocol TCP IP each machine that can connect to the Internet needs a unique IP address
6. When an organization sets up its computer users with a con nection to the Internet an IP address must be assigned to each machine Without DHCP the IP address must be entered manually at each computer and if computers move to another location in another part of the network a new IP address must be entered DHCP lets a network administrator supervise and dis tribute IP addresses from a central point and automatically sends a new IP address when a computer is plugged into a different place in the network DHCP uses the concept of a lease or amount of time that a given IP address will be valid for a computer The lease time can vary depending on how long a EtherFast 10 100 Bridge and USB Adapter user is likely to require the Internet connection at a particular location It s espe cially useful in education and other environments where users change fre quently Using very short leases DHCP can dynamically reconfigure networks in which there are more computers than there are available IP addresses DHCP supports static addresses for computers containing Web servers that need a permanent IP address DNS The Domain Name System DNS is the way that Internet domain names are located and translated into Internet Protocol IP addresses A domain name is a meaningful and easy to remember handle for an Internet address Driver A workstation or server software module that provides an interface between a network interface card and th
7. do may prefer UDP to TCP USB Universal Serial Bus A plug and play interface between a com puter and add on devices such as audio players joysticks keyboards tele phones scanners and printers With USB a new device can be added to your computer without having to add an adapter card or even having to turn the com puter off The USB peripheral bus standard was developed by Compaq IBM DEC Intel Microsoft NEC and Northern Telecom and the technology is available without charge for all computer and device vendors USB supports a data speed of 12 megabits per second This speed will accom modate a wide range of devices including MPEG video devices data gloves and digitizers It is anticipated that USB will easily accommodate plug in tele phones that use Integrated Services Digital Network and digital private branch exchange Since October 1996 the Windows operating systems have been equipped with USB driver or special software designed to work with specific I O device types USB 1s integrated into Windows 98 Today most new computers and peripher al devices are equipped with USB Etherfast 10 100 Bridge and USB Adapter A different plug and play standard FireWire IEEE 1394 is designed to sup port much higher data rates and devices such as video camcorders and digital video disk digital versatile disk players Both standards are expected to exist together serving different device types UTP Unshield
8. is through powerline net working which allows you to turn the powerlines in your home into your net work cable The easiest way to integrate any PC or laptop into such a powerline network is with the Linksys Instant PowerLine USB Adapter Use your exist ing USB port with your existing powerlines The Plug and Play USB Adapter connects directly to virtually any USB ready PC just plug it in and you re ready to share data printers or high speed Internet access over your existing powerline network For desktop installation you don t have to open your PC s case With user friendly software it s simple to set up Not only is the Instant PowerLine USB Adapter easy to install and use but it s also powerful You can send and receive data at speeds of up to 12Mbps It s also versatile Need to use it temporarily on another PC No problem Plug it into the USB port set it up and you re ready to go So for full desktop and notebook PC flexibility and powerline convenience the Instant PowerLine USB Adapter provides the perfect solution Up to 12Mbps High Speed Data Transfer Rate Share Internet Access Across Your Entire Home Powerline Network Fully HomePlug 1 0 Compliant Provides Powerline Connectivity Through Your USB Port No Additional Wiring Needed PowerPacket M Technology Facilitates Efficient Packet Transmission PowerLine Products Integrate with Your Existing Network Can Be Used with Multiple PCs to Reduce Networking Costs 56 Bit
9. it will always have that same IP address Static IP addresses are commonly used with network devices such as server PCs or print servers Dynamic IP Addresses A dynamic IP address is automatically assigned to a device on a TCP IP net work such as PCs and print servers These IP addresses are called dynamic because they are only temporarily assigned to the PC or device After a certain time period they expire and may change Dynamic IP addresses are typically assigned by a DHCP server which can be a computer on the network or anoth er piece of hardware such as a router If a PC logs on to the network or the Internet and its dynamic IP address has expired the DHCP server will assign it a new dynamic IP address DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP is software that automatically assigns IP addresses to client stations log ging onto a TCP IP network DHCP frees you from having to manually assign permanent IP addresses to every device on your network DHCP software typ ically runs on servers and is also found on network devices such as routers EtherFast 10 100 Bridge and USB Adapter Appendix D Specifications for the EtherFast 10 100 Bridge Cabling Type Powernine IEEE 802 3 IEEE 802 3U HorrePlug 1 0 Cne Powerline Port ne LOBaseT 100BaseTX HJ 45 Port Power Cord UTP Category 5 or Better Star Ethernet Bus Powerine Up to 14Mbps Powerine 10 100Mbps 56 bit Data Encryption with Key
10. restart later m Linksys Instant PowerLine Series Adapters Install x You must restart your system for the configuration changes made to Linksys Instant PowerLine Series Adapters to take effect Click Yes bo restart now or No if you plan to restart later o Figure 6 11 The installation of the EtherFast 10 100 Bridge is complete Proceed to Chapter 10 Using the Instant PowerLine Security Configuration Utility 15 Instant PowerLine Series Chapter 7 Connecting the EtherFast 10 100 Bridge 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 RJ 45 port on the 10 100 Bridge 3 Plug the power cord into the powerline port on the EtherFast 10 100 Bridge Figure 7 1 4 Plug the other end of the power cord into an power outlet Important Use only the supplied power cord to connect the 10 100 Bridge to the power outlet Important Because the 10 100 Bridge sends data over the power lines of your house it is best to plug the Bridge s power cord direct ly into a power outlet Do not plug the device into a UPS or power strip with surge protection The 10 100 Bridge has its own power filter for protection against surges The hardware installation of the EtherFast 10 100 Bridge is complete Return to step 6 of Chapter 6 Using the Setup Utility CD ROM EtherFast 10 100 Bridge and USB Adapter Chapter 8 Connecti ng the USB Ada
11. user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment or devices Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance UG PLEBR10PLUSB10 012602NC JL Instant PowerLine Series Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction to the EtherFast 10 100 Bridge The Linksys EtherFast 10 100 Bridge Features Package Contents System Requirements Chapter 2 Introduction to the USB Adapter The Linksys USB Adapter Features Package Contents System Requirements Chapter 3 Getting to Know the EtherFast 10 100 Bridge The EtherFast 10 100 Bridge s Ports The EtherFast 10 100 Bridge s Front Panel LEDs Chapter 4 Getting to Know the USB Adapter The USB Adapter s Ports The USB Adapter s Front Panel LEDs Chapter 5 Planning Your Powerline Network Chapter 6 Using the Setup Utility CD ROM Overview Running the InstallShield Wizard Chapter 7 Connecting the EtherFast 10 100 Bridge KR BP WO WO U NN FF eS h mn UI 10 10 10 16 EtherFast 10 100 Bridge and USB Adapter Chapter 8 Connecting the USB Adapter Chapter 9 Installing the Driver for the USB Adapter Overview Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows Millennium Windows XP Chapter 10 Using the Security Configuration Utility Overview Setting Up Securi
12. Appendix A Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions This section provides possible solutions to problems regarding the installation and operation of the EtherFast 10 100 Bridge or USB Adapter Read the description below to solve your problems If you can t find an answer here check the Linksys website at www linksys com 1 The power LED does nct light up after I installed the Instant PowerLine device Unplug the UTP Category 5 or USB cable from the computer Unplug the power cord from the power outlet Then repeat the hardware installa tion process Make sure the power outlet is working properly 2 The Link LED for Ethernet status does not light up on the EtherFast 10 100 Bridge 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 con nection and adapter are working properly Make sure you are using a straight through UTP Category 5 cable to connect the 10 100 Bridge to your computer For use with a router connect a straight through UTP Category 5 cable to the uplink port of the router or connect a crossover UTP Category 5 cable to a LAN port on the router 3 can t connect to other computers on my powerline network or to the Internet Make sure the IP address and TCP IP protocol are set up correctly for all the powerline networked computers For more information on IP addresses see Appendix C IP Addressing Make sure all devices o
13. D will light up when there is power line network traffic Orange The Collision LED flashes when there 1s a collision EtherFast 10 100 Bridge and USB Adapter Chapter 5 Planning Your Powerline Network With the Instant PowerLine products a network can be created using home powerlines Computers can be networked over powerlines using a USB Adapter or an EtherFast 10 100 Bridge Use the USB Adapter for a USB enabled com puter or use the 10 100 Bridge for an Ethernet enabled computer The 10 100 Bridge is also ideal for any user who already has a router and wants to share high speed Internet access across the powerline network Connect the Bridge to the router after you have configured the Bridge using the Security Configuration Utility Connect a straight through UTP Category 5 cable to the uplink port of the router or connect a crossover UTP Category 5 cable to a LAN port on the router Figure 5 1 Instant PowerLine Series Chapter 6 Using the Setup Utility CD ROM Overview To begin installation of the EtherFast 10 100 Bridge or USB Adapter you will use the Setup Utility CD ROM to run the InstallShield Wizard When installing the USB Adapter you must run the Setup Utility CD ROM on the PC that will be connected to the Adapter Running the InstallShield Wizard 1 Insert the Setup Utility CD ROM into the computer s CD ROM drive The Setup Utility CD ROM should run automatically If it does not click the Start button
14. Data Encryption to Ensure Data Security and Reliability Easy to Read LED indicators Compatible with Windows 98 Millennium 2000 and XP Plug and Play Operation Provides Easy Setup Works with Virtually All Standard Internet Applications Free Technical Support 24 Hours a Day 7 Days a Week Toll Free US Calls 1 Year Limited Warranty Instant PowerLine Series Etherfast 10 100 Bridge and USB Adapter Chapter 3 Getting to Know the EtherFast 10 100 Bridge Figure 3 1 Powerline The Powerline Port is where you will connect your power cord Figure 2 1 e One Instant PowerLine USB Adapter One Power Cord One USB Cable One Setup Utility CD ROM e One User Guide e Quick Installation and Registration Card not shown Figure 3 2 System Requirements 10 100 RJ 45 The 10 100 RJ 45 Port is where you will connect your UTP Category 5 cable e Pentium Class 9OMHz or Higher Minimum 32MB RAM e USB Ready PC e Windows 98 Millennium 2000 or XP e CD ROM Drive Instant PowerLine Series The EtherFast 10 100 Bridge s Front Panel LEDs ill fee Peele ee fo dla Dem real Salas Figure 3 3 PowerLine Status Power Green The Power LED will light up when the PowerLine Bridge is powered on Link Green The Link LED will light up when the PowerLine Bridge is powered on Activity Green The Activity LED will light up when there is power line network traffic Collision Orange The Collision LED flashes when th
15. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCI DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE OR ITS DOCUMENTATION LINKSYS DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANY PRODUCT LINKSYS OFFERS CROSS SHIPMENTS A FASTER PROCESS FOR PRO CESSING AND RECEIVING YOUR REPLACEMENT LINKSYS PAYS FOR UPS GROUND ONLY ALL CUSTOMERS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA SHALL BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING CHARGES PLEASE CALL LINKSYS FOR MORE DETAILS 43 44 Instant PowerLine Series Appendix G Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product contact Linksys Technical Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below Sales Information 800 546 5797 LINKSYS Tech Support 888 793 4632 RMA Issues 949 261 1288 Fax 949 261 8868 Email support linksys com Web http www linksys com FTP Site ftp linksys com WLINKSYS http Wwww linksys com Copyright 2002 Linksys All Rights Reserved
16. IRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAM AGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFT WARE OR ITS DOCUMENTATION LINKSYS DOES NOT OFFER REFUNDS FOR ANY PRODUCT Linksys makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statuto ry with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software and specifically disclaims its quality performance mer chantability or fitness for any particular purpose Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products software or documentation without obligation to notify any individ ual or entity Please direct all inquiries to Linksys P O Box 18558 Irvine CA 92623 FCC STATEMENT The Instant PowerLine EtherFast 10 100 Bridge and Instant PowerLine USB Adapter have been tested and complies with the specifications 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 according to 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 is found by turning the equipment off and on the
17. Instant PowerLine Series EtherFast 10 100 Bridge amp USBAdapter Use this guide to install the following products PLEBR10 PLUSB1O WLINKSYS COPYRIGHT amp TRADEMARKS Copyright 2002 Linksys All Rights Reserved Instant PowerLine is a trademark of Linksys Microsoft Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys guarantees that every Instant PowerLine EtherFast 10 100 Bridge and Instant PowerLine USB Adapter will be free from physical defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications section of this User Guide If the product proves defective during this war ranty period call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING RETURN REQUESTS CAN NOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE When returning a product mark the Return Authorization Number clearly on the outside of the package and include a copy of your original proof of purchase All customers located outside of the United States of America and Canada shall be held responsible for shipping and handling charges IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS S LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PROD UCT FROM D
18. RI TMVPLUSE Figure 9 4 5 Windows will ask you to supply your Windows 98 Installation Files Insert the Windows 98 CD ROM into the CD ROM drive of your computer Then click the OK button to continue PIETATE DIES 20 EtherFast 10 100 Bridge and USB Adapter 6 Windows will tell you when it has finished installing the new driver Click the Finish button Add Hes Hardware Ir aid FU Links PLUSBTU Poser re USB adapto Figure 9 6 7 Click the Yes button to restart your computer or click the No button to restart later uL IEIBT SEE ro To heh seiten up your reser hardware pou mus restait vous Compiler Deo pow wart bo teshert your compuber new ms cum Figure 9 7 The Windows 98 driver installation is now complete Proceed to Chapter 10 Using the Instant PowerLine Security Configuration Utility 21 Instant PowerLine Series EtherFast 10 100 Bridge and USB Adapter Windows 2000 Windows Millennium 1 Windows 2000 will automatically detect the presence of the USB Adapter 1 Windows Millennium will automatically detect the presence of the USB in your computer after you have completed the hardware installation Adapter in your computer after you have completed the hardware installa Windows will inform you that there was no digital signature found Click tion Windows will ask you the location of the USB driver files Enter the Yes button to install the USB driver C Program Fil
19. and choose Run In the box that appears enter D setup exe if D is the letter of your CD ROM drive Dreka eki Wiad Preparing to Install Ladue Irakban PoreverLine Saspi Setup a prepa Pe Ini alfa heed uaa itech ell quade ves though the Seog a delup procwis Piiri runt hesckanag Chanson 5 prherr Fenton ER Figure 6 1 EtherFast 10 100 Bridge and USB Adapter 2 When you see Figure 6 2 click the Next button to continue iR Linksys Instant PowerLine Series Adapters InstallShield Wizar X Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Linksys Instant PowerLine Series Adapters The Installshield R Wizard vall install Linksys Instant PowerLine Series Adapters on your computer To continue click Next WARNING This program is protected by copyright law and international treaties Figure 6 2 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 This selection is not available for Windows 98 and ME users Then click the Next button to continue Install this application for Anyone who uses this computer all users Only for me Lab SS i ee Instat Snield 11 Instant PowerLine Series 4 Click the Install button to begin installation of the Security Configuration Utility i Linksys Instant PowerLine Series Adapters InstallShield Wizard Luinksvs
20. chniques built into the hardware to prevent neighbors on the same power grids from gaining access to sensitive data or the Internet connection Powerline Networking Data transmission over powerlines RJ 45 A connector similar to a telephone connector that holds up to eight wires used for connecting Ethernet devices Router Protocol dependent device that connects subnetworks together Routers are useful in breaking down a very large network into smaller subnet works they introduce longer delays and typically have much lower throughput rates than bridges Static IP Address A permanent IP address that is assigned to a node in a TCP IP network STP Shielded Twisted Pair Telephone wire that is wrapped in a metal sheath to eliminate external interference Subnet Mask The method used for splitting IP networks into a series of sub groups or subnets The mask is a binary pattern that is matched up with the IP address to turn part of the host ID address field into a field for subnets TCP Transmission Control Protocol A method protocol used along with the Internet Protocol Internet Protocol to send data in the form of message units between computers over the Internet While IP takes care of handling the actual delivery of the data TCP takes care of keeping track of the individual units of data called packets that a message is divided into for efficient rout ing through the Internet 35 36 Instant PowerLine Ser
21. dows XP Tell me why this testing is important 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 STOP Installation Figure 9 12 4 Windows will tell you when it has finished installing the new driver Click the Finish button Found New Hardware Wizard Completing the Found New Hardware Wizard The wizard has finished installing the software for Linksys PLUSB10 PowesLine USB adapter Click Finish to close the wizard Figure 9 13 The Windows XP driver installation is now complete Proceed to Chapter 10 Using the Instant PowerLine Security Configuration Utility 25 Instant PowerLine Series Chapter 10 Using the Security Configuration Utility EtherFast 10 100 Bridge and USB Adapter 2 All of the Instant PowerLine 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 so note whether you use lower case or uppercase letters The password can include any letters of the alpha bet numbers or punctuation marks Type in your password in the Network Password field Then click the Next button After installing your EtherFast 10 100 Bridge or USB Adapter and USB driv
22. e upper layer protocol software running in the computer it is designed for a specific NIC and is installed during the initial installation of a network compatible client or server operating system Dynamic IP Address An IP address that is automatically assigned to a client station in a TCP IP network typically by a DHCP server Network devices that serve multiple users such as servers and printers are usually assigned static IP addresses Encryption A security method that applies a specific algorithm to data in order to alter the data s appearance and prevent other devices from reading the information Ethernet IEEE standard network protocol that specifies how data is placed on and retrieved from a common transmission medium Has a transfer rate of 10 Mbps Forms the underlying transport vehicle used by several upper level protocols including TCP IP and XNS Fast Ethernet A 100 Mbps technology based on the 10Base T Ethernet CSMA CD network access method Firmware Programming that is inserted into programmable read only mem ory thus becoming a permanent part of a computing device HomePlug Powerline Alliance A nonprofit organization established to provide a forum for the creation of specifications for home powerline net working products and services 33 34 Instant PowerLine Series Hot Swap The ability to replace a card or other hardware part in a hardware device without turning it off or losing functionali
23. ect the presence of the USB Adapter hardware in your computer once you have completed the hardware installa tion Click the Next button Add Hew Hide In Lry PLUSETO A devas direi i poft pogam thal makes katunon unir prin Figure 9 1 EtherFast 10 100 Bridge and USB Adapter 2 Click the radio button next to Search for the best driver for your device Recommended Add Hew NP Dn P IA IERI C Display a Est of al the divers in a speci Figure 9 2 3 Windows will look for new drivers and ask you which locations you want to search Select Specify a location and enter C Program Files Linksys USB Drivers in the location field if C is the letter of your hard drive Click the Next button to continue Add Hew NP Dn P IA ITI Windes vell seach Fox ne direeez in is creer database an your hard dive and in ang of the Folloeeng selected locations Click Met to start the sesch Bloppy disk drives CD ROM dive PP tnt tend E Specs s locator CA Progam Files l ink sys FSB Draers Figure 9 3 19 Instant PowerLine Series 4 Windows will display a screen announcing that it is ready to install the driv er for the USB Adapter Click the Next button to continue Add Hes Hardware Er indo dro Ele search for the dence Linksys PLUSE10 PowerLine USE adapter Cici Back to select a dileserd diver or chek Nes c CAPR GRA TALINES TSNUSBD
24. ed twisted pair is the most common kind of copper telephone wiring Twisted pair is the ordinary copper wire that connects home and many business computers to the telephone company To reduce crosstalk or electro magnetic induction between pairs of wires two insulated copper wires are twisted around each other Each signal on twisted pair requires both wires Since some telephone sets or desktop locations require multiple connections twisted pair is sometimes installed in two or more pairs all within a single cable WINIPCFG Configuration utility based on the Win32 API for querying defining and managing IP addresses within a network A commonly used util ity under Windows 95 98 and Millennium for configuring networks with static IP addresses 37 Instant PowerLine Series Appendix C I PAddressing IP stands for Internet Protocol Every device on an IP based network includ ing PCs print servers and routers requires an IP address to identify its loca tion or address on the network Since the Internet is simply one huge global network every PC that logs on to the Internet also needs an IP address There are two ways of assigning an IP address to your network devices Static IP Addresses A static IP address is a permanent IP address that you assign manually to a PC or other device on a TCP IP network Since a static IP address remains valid until you disable it static IP addressing insures that the device assigned
25. ere is a collision Ethernet Status Link Green The Link LED will be lit steadily when there is a physical LAN connection 100 Green The 100 LED will be lit steadily when there is a physical 100Mbps LAN connection Activity Green The Activity LED will light up when there is LAN traffic EtherFast 10 100 Bridge and USB Adapter Chapter 4 Getting to Know the USBAdapter The USB Adapter s Ports Powerline The Powerline Port is where you will con nect your power cord USB The USB Port is where you will con nect your USB cable To work with USB ports your computer must be running Figure 4 2 Windows 98 2000 Millennium or XP The USB icon shown in Figure 4 2 marks a USB port on a ec PC or device E 3 Your USB Adapter comes with a USB cable that has two different types of con nectors Type A the master connector is shaped like a rectangle and plugs into your computer s USB port Type B the slave connector resembles a square and connects to the USB port on the USB Adapter Figure 4 4 A Important Windows 95 and NT do not support the USB Adapter EtherFast 10 100 Bridge The USB Adapter s Front Panel LEDs puer Peer usg Wanie Figure 4 5 PowerLine Status Power Link Activity Collision Green The Power LED will light up when the PowerLine USB Adapter is powered on Green The Link LED will light up when the PowerLine USB Adapter is powered on Green The Activity LE
26. es Linksys USB Drivers in the Copy files from field if C is the letter of your hard drive Then click the OK button to install the Dig al Signature Hot Found E x USB driver New Hardware Found x The file PLUSBTO sys was not found cau sys was rn Windows ende Ihe di ble Tikas Caes PowerLine USB Adapter to continue This disk may be provided by your computer or device manufacturer Skip File Cory fero Deis c Program Files Linksys USB Drivers w Browse The Hiio diag zionatuare affirms Hood piisa haz been skaed ance d was Tested The pollergee vou ans about jo ial does not conb Micraen daa paura Thasa theme pr rs do Linksys PLLISB 10 PowerLine USS adapter Il wou ard to peach hoi Hicnspoll dar sped poitea verit me Winde Update vel nte al hitp emndowruapdate mcrasol com 1o med one ir yaishe Do vou vant In conire the mnitsliahon He Mowe Into Figure 9 9 The Windows Millennium driver installation is now complete Proceed to Chapter 10 Using the Instant PowerLine Security Configuration Utility The Windows 2000 driver installation is now complete Proceed to Chapter 10 Using the Instant PowerLine Security Configuration Utility 22 Instant PowerLine Series Windows XP 24 1 Windows XP will automatically detect the presence of the USB Adapter in your computer after you have completed the hardware installation Click the radio button n
27. ext to Install from a list or specific location Advanced Then click the Next button Fount Sew MI rg Wired Welcome te tha Found Hes Hardware Wizard O Dep ee all onem inv Lr aga 0 053810 Posen LS aiam F pum hee eee webs am ee E II SP a Rage ah ial d Pam Anar cie pm ge Ep pj m im incall ioa ron orca adio Pacco pct 2 red pli bar p end cm oper incen ien Dok beim hi annue Figure 9 10 2 Click the radio button next to Search for the best driver in these loca tions Select Include this location in the search and enter C Program Files Linksys USB Drivers in the location field if C is the letter of your hard drive Then click the Next button Fou Her lade B iie Im Peet JAHI Raus He Fe ies cphiemr FI Sager ien Hn Carr deer ee bee Che Eur coupes br bees io amie er aes the dna ee Se ee iui Phin dmi rere eis Fe beet hee bet re be rie E Freie Ghar gear he ech Coe harri per Day Dem Dart src 1nd cheese Par chee pall Lire bua puce i eed Bae ere carens brae an M vine ir ud arie ad adem pee hnc ae oma bec waact ve cow hen EtherFast 10 100 Bridge and USB Adapter 3 Windows will notify you that the driver has not passed Windows Logo test ing Click the Continue Anyway button Hardware Installation FN The software you are installing for this hardware Linksys PLUSB10 PowerLine USB adapter has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Win
28. ies TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol TCP IP is the basic communication language or protocol of the Internet It can also be used as a communications protocol in a private network either an intranet or an extranet When you are set up with direct access to the Internet your comput er is provided with a copy of the TCP IP program just as every other computer that you may send messages to or get information from also has a copy of TCP IP UDP User Datagram Protocol A communications method protocol that offers a limited amount of service when messages are exchanged between com puters in a network that uses the Internet Protocol IP UDP is an alternative to the Transmission Control Protocol TCP and together with IP is sometimes referred to as UDP IP Like the Transmission Control Protocol UDP uses the Internet Protocol to actually get a data unit called a datagram from one com puter to another Unlike TCP however UDP does not provide the service of dividing a message into packets datagrams and reassembling it at the other end Specifically UDP doesn t provide sequencing of the packets that the data arrives in This means that the application program that uses UDP must be able to make sure that the entire message has arrived and is in the right order Network applications that want to save processing time because they have very small data units to exchange and therefore very little message reassembling to
29. ithin a network A commonly used utility under Windows NT and 2000 for configuring networks with static IP addresses ISP An ISP Internet service provider is a company that provides individuals and companies access to the Internet and other related services such as website building and virtual hosting LAN A local area network LAN is a group of computers and associated devices that share a common communications line and typically share the resources of a single processor or server within a small geographic area for example within an office building MAC Address The MAC Media Access Control address is a unique num ber assigned by the manufacturer to any Ethernet networking device such as a network adapter that allows the network to identify 1t at the hardware level EtherFast 10 100 Bridge and USB Adapter Network A system that transmits any combination of voice video and or data between users Network Mask also known as the Subnet Mask Plug and Play The ability of a computer system to configure expansion boards and other devices automatically without requiring the user to turn off the system during installation PowerPacket The basis for the HomePlug Powerline Alliance 1 0 speci fication PowerPacket is a robust secure and reliable means of transferring data This technology reduces interference generated by appliances electronic devices and halogen lights PowerPacket also has encryption te
30. n the powerline network have been configured using the Security Configuration Utility The network password must be the same for all devices in order for them to communicate with each other See Chapter 10 Using the Security Configuration Utility Frequently Asked Questions 30 Do the Instant Powerline products cause interference with other home network ing or powerline products No The Instant PowerLine products can co exist with phoneline and wireless networking technologies Instant PowerLine operates in a different frequency band than powerline control and can co exist with technologies such as X 10 CEBus and LONworks EtherFast 10 100 Bridge and USB Adapter How do the Instant PowerLine products handle signal interference between two adjacent homes How is eavesdropping prevented The Instant PowerLine products use 56 bit DES security encryption to ensure network separation between homes To enable 56 bit DES security encryption on Instant PowerLine products you must run the Security Configuration Utility on each and every Instant PowerLine product How do the Instant Powerline products handle node addressing on the network The Instant PowerLine products adhere to standard Ethernet addressing proto cols using destination and source MAC addressing 31 32 Instant PowerLine Series Appendix B Gossary 10BaseT An Ethernet standard that uses twisted wire pairs 100BaseTX IEEE physical layer specification for 100
31. ng the USB Adapter click the Finish button to exit the InstallShield Wizard and proceed to Chapter 8 Connecting the USB Adapter 18 Linksys Instant PowerLine Series Adapters InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Completed The Installshield Wizard has successfully installed Linksys Instant PowerLine Series Adapters Click Finish to exit the wizard 13 Instant PowerLine Series 6 You will see Figure 6 8 Proceed to Chapter 7 Connecting the EtherFast 10 100 Bridge After installing the Bridge hardware click the OK button zt Instant Powerline Series Connect Adapter To complete the installation of your PowerLine Bridge plug it into an Ethernet port on your PG now Press the OK bartton below when finished Figure 6 8 7 If the 10 100 Bridge is connected to the PC as shown in the diagram see Figure 6 9 click the Yes button Otherwise click the No or Not Sure button wu Instant PowerLIne Series Adapter Connection LA Lirace ve instant PowerLine Series PowerLine Bridge ls your bridge connected to your computer exactly as show in the diagram Nos aue Figure 6 9 14 EtherFast 10 100 Bridge and USB Adapter 8 Click the Finish button to exit the InstallShield Wizard Instant Powerline Series Adapters Click Finish bo exit the wizard Figure 6 10 9 You will be asked to restart your computer Click the Yes button to restart now or click the No button to
32. powerlines With the PowerLine Bridge create a network in no time at all to share an Internet connection a router may be required files and printers or even play multi user network games at blazingly fast speeds It s easy convenient and cost effective e Connects 10 100 Ethernet Network to Powerline Network for Seamless Integration e Share Internet Access Across Your Entire Home Powerline Network Up to 14Mbps Data Transfer Over Powerlines Bridges Cable or DSL Modem Connection and HomePlug Connection Fully HomePlug 1 0 Compliant No New Wires Approach PowerPacket Technology Facilitates Efficient Packet Transmission 56 Bit Data Encryption to Ensure Data Security and Reliability Easy to Read LED indicators Easy Installation No Software Required Free Technical Support 24 Hours a Day 7 Days a Week Toll Free US Calls 1 Year Limited Warranty Router may be required Instant PowerLine Series Package Contents Figure 1 1 e One Instant PowerLine EtherFast 10 100 Bridge e One Power Cord One Setup Utility CD ROM e One User Guide e Quick Installation and Registration Card not shown e Existing Ethernet Fast Ethernet Network or an Existing Ethernet Fast Ethernet Network Adapter and Network Cable e TCP IP Protocol e CD ROM Drive EtherFast 10 100 Bridge and USB Adapter Chapter 2 Introduction to the USBAdapter The Linksys USB Adapter The newest and fastest way to network your PCs
33. pter 1 Insert the other end of the USB cable with the Type A con nector into the computer s USB port Figure 8 1 shows two USB ports as they might appear on your computer Note the two USB icons marking the ports 2 Insert the standard USB cable s Type B connector into the USB port on the USB Adapter Figure 8 1 3 Plug the power cord into the powerline port on the USB Adapter Figure 8 2 4 Plug the other end of the power cord into an electrical outlet Important Use only the supplied power cord to connect the 10 100 Bridge to the power outlet Important Because the USB Adapter sends data over the power lines of your house it is best to plug the USB Adapter s power cord directly into a power outlet Do not plug the device into a UPS or power strip with surge protection The USB Adapter has its own power filter for protection against surges The hardware installation of the USB Adapter is complete Proceed to Chapter 9 Installing the Driver the USB Adapter 17 Instant PowerLine Series Chapter 9 Installing the Driver for the USBAdapter Overview After installing your USB Adapter in your computer you will install the net work driver The installation procedure for the network driver will vary depend ing on which operating system you are using on your computer Proceed to the instructions for your operating system Windows 98 2000 Millennium or XP Windows 98 1 Windows 98 will automatically det
34. ty IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The IEEE describes itself as the world s largest technical professional society promot ing the development and application of electrotechnology and allied sciences for the benefit of humanity the advancement of the profession and the well being of our members The IEEE fosters the development of standards that often become national and international standards The organization publishes a number of journals has many local chapters and has several large societies in special areas such as the IEEE Computer Society IP Address In the most widely installed level of the Internet Protocol Internet Protocol today an IP address is a 32 binary digit number that identi fies each sender or receiver of information that is sent in packets across the Internet When you request an HTML page or send e mail the Internet Protocol part of TCP IP includes your IP address in the message actually in each of the packets if more than one is required and sends it to the IP address that is obtained by looking up the domain name in the Uniform Resource Locator you requested or in the e mail address you re sending a note to At the other end the recipient can see the IP address of the Web page requester or the e mail sender and can respond by sending another message using the IP address it received IPCONFIG A utility that provides for querying defining and managing IP addresses w
35. ty on an Instant PowerLine Device Appendix A Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B Glossary Appendix C IP Addressing What s an IP Address Static IP Addresses Dynamic IP Addresses DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol Appendix D Specifications for the EtherFast 10 100 Bridge Environmental 17 18 18 18 22 23 24 26 26 26 30 30 30 32 38 38 38 38 38 39 40 Instant PowerLine Series Appendix E Specifications for the USB Adapter 41 Environmental 42 Appendix F Warranty Information 43 Appendix G Contact Information 4 4 EtherFast 10 100 Bridge and USB Adapter Chapter 1 Introduction to the EtherFast 10 100 Bridge The Linksys EtherFast 10 100 Bridge The Linksys Instant PowerLine EtherFast 10 100 Bridge offers a complete Internet connection solution for your home powerline network The PowerLine Bridge makes sharing your broadband access easier than ever Build a strong and simple to use home network by taking advantage of the most pervasive home networking medium powerlines The PowerLine Bridge 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 PowerLine Bridge can also plug directly into a cable or DSL modem to allow Internet access and data transfer rates up to I4Mbps over home
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