Actiontec HLE08500 PowerLine Ethernet Adapter
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1. Frequently Asked Questions What s the transfer speed over the Adapter s network The Adapter s network transfer speed is 85 Mbps maximum over a standard home power line network What s the estimated range of the Adapter s network Approximately 300 meters 985 ft in wall power lines one household Will the Adapter work in any home The Adapter will work in any home with built in copper wiring It may not operate in some older homes pre 1950 with alternate wiring Will the Adapter s network signal pass through circuit breakers Yes the Adapter s network signal will pass through circuit breakers It will not however pass through power transformers Does the Adapter work with a 100 240V AC input Yes Does using the Adapter cause any interference with other home network ing devices 14 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting No The Adapter operates at a different frequency than other power line control devices and can co exist with technologies such as X 10 CEBus and LONworks Can my neighbor receive the Adapter s network signal It is possible for a neighbor to receive the network signal To prevent this change the default 56 bit DES security encryption password on the Adapter see chapter 3 How do find out what the current speed and signal strength of the Adapter s network is Run the Adapter s Configuration Utility to show current speed and signal strength How many Adapters do ne2. Y Wireless Network Connection 4 Wizard Network Setup Wizard Wizard E New Connection wizard Wizard Device Name Phone or Host Owner Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC System Actiontec PCI 802 1 1b Wireless Adapter System 28 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 5 The Local Area Connection Properties window appears Select General 6 Inthe This connection uses the following items list box double click Internet Protocol TCP IP Local Area Connection 5 Properties General Authentication Advanced Connect using E Realtek RTL8139 Family PCI Fast Ethernet NIC This connection uses the following items File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks dZ QoS Packet Scheduler Intenet Protocol TCP IP instan C Uninsta Description Properties Allows your computer to access resources on a Microsoft network Show icon in notification area when connected Cancel 7 The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window appears Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 0 2 255 265 255 d Su
3. Actiontec 85 Mbps MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter Model HPE100T User Manual Ver 1 0 Solutions for the Digital Life Table of Contents Introduction Package Contents Features System Requirements Getting to Know the Ethernet Adapter Technical Support Connecting the MegaPlug Adapter Connecting the Adapters Installing the Configuration Utility Using the Configuration Utility Quick Setup Advanced About Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Setting Up Static IP Address Windows 98 SE Windows Me Windows 2000 Windows XP Setting Up File and Printer Sharing File Sharing Printer Sharing Specifications General LED Indicators Environmental Glossary Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Modifications Miscellaneous Legal Notices Limited Warranty ODUM BRWNN Actiontec HomePlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual This page left intentionally blank Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter The MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter is one of the easiest ways to enjoy home or small busi ness networking It operates on the MegaPlug Powerline Specification Turbo stan dard providing data transfer speeds up to 85 Mbps over home AC wiring Since home power lines are the most pervasive medium in households with multiple outlets in every room the MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter allows multiple desktop and laptop computers to be networked easily enabling them to share a
4. Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual This page left intentionally blank 46 Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 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 installa tion This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that inter ference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by implementing one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications made to this device that are not expressly approved by Actiontec Electronics Inc may void the user s auth
5. under normal use and service for twelve 12 months from the date of purchase from Actiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller Actiontec Electronics sole obligation under this express warranty shall be at Actiontec s option and expense to repair the defective product or part deliver to Customer an equivalent product or part to replace the defective item or if neither of the two foregoing options is reasonably available Actiontec Electronics may in its sole discretion refund to Customer the purchase price paid for the defec tive product All products that are replaced will become the property of Actiontec Electronics Inc Replacement products may be new or reconditioned Actiontec Electronics warrants any replaced or repaired product or part for ninety 90 days from shipment or the remainder of the initial warranty period whichever is longer Software Actiontec Electronics warrants to Customer that each software program licensed from it will perform in substantial conformance to its program specifica tions for a period of ninety 90 days from the date of purchase from Actiontec Electronics or its authorized reseller Actiontec Electronics warrants the media con taining software against failure during the warranty period The only updates that will be provided are at the sole discretion of Actiontec Electronics and will only be available for download at the Actiontec Web site www actiontec com Actiontec Electronics so
6. B Log Off E Turn Off Computer IP props Paint 27 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 3 When the Control Panel window appears double click Network 4 Connections amp Control Panel File Edit yiew Favorites Tools Help Q O B ph E oes oe X ID Address Control Panel amp X amp v PB Accessibility Add Hardware Add or Opti Remov Tools Be DD b Keyboard Mouse Sounds and Speech System Audio Devices Java Plug in Modem Administrative Date and Time Display Phone and Power Options Printers and Regional and Scanners and bes Fe ae E Taskbar and User Accounts Wireless LAN Start Menu Settings aK vw B Internet Options Folder Options Fonts Controllers b e 3 Scheduled axes Language Cameras Tas In the Network Connections window double click Local Area Connection A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection If more than one Local Area Connection is listed locate the one that corresponds to the network card installed in your computer by finding the name of the network card in the Device Name column Network Connections File Edit View Favorites Tools Advanced Help EES B JP search E Folders sex F Address Network Connections Bo Name Type Status LAN or High Speed Internet LAN or High Speed Internet Network cable unplugged LAN or High Speed Internet Enabled Local ction S
7. ensure the wall outlet is working by plugging other electric devices into it If it is working plug in the Adapter again and if the Power light still doesn t illuminate try plugging it into other wall outlets If the Adapter is still experiencing this problem contact tech nical support The Link light doesn t light up on the Adapter If the Adapter s Ethernet light is not illuminating a LAN connection is not being detected Make sure two Adapters are installed and connected A single installed Adapter will not have any illuminated lights Check the Ethernet adapter on the computer and make sure it is enabled and working properly Also make sure the right type of Ethernet cable is being used l can t connect to the Internet or any of the other computers on the network Make sure the IP address and TCP IP protocol are set up properly for all the computers on the network then try to ping the gateway 13 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Use the Adapter s Configuration Utility to detect all other Adapters on the network Then plug the Adapters into adjacent sockets If the Ethernet lights still don t illuminate contact technical support The Power and Link lights are on but I can t access the router gateway from the computer Try plugging the Adapters in different power outlets preferably closer together Make sure all Adapters on the network are using the same security parameters
8. is selected When active a black dot appears in the circle If the circle already contains a black dot leave it alone 8 Enter the following numbers in the IP Address text box 192 168 0 2 Press the space bar on the keyboard to add the periods between the numbers 19 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 9 Enter the following numbers in the Subnet mask text box 255 255 255 0 Press the space bar on the keyboard to add the periods between the numbers 10 Click OK The TCP IP Properties window disappears 11 In the Network window click OK The Network window disappears 12 The System Settings Change window appears asking whether the computer should be restarted Click Yes System Settings Change C You must restart your computer before the new settings will take effect Do you want to restart your computer now a The computer restarts It is now set up with a static IP address Windows Me 1 From the desktop click on the Start button in the lower left corner 2 From the menu that appears select Settings D Windows Update Programs S Documents Eh Settings ER Search e Millennium Edition 2 Help Bun g Log Off 20 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel Windows Update Programs Documents Control Panel Dial Up Networking b Printers B Taskbar and Start
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10. on the MegaPlug network select the oper ating system running on the computer then follow the instructions Windows XP After installing and configuring the Adapter Windows XP automatically enables file sharing The only item that needs to be altered is workgroup settings All the computers on the network must have the same workgroup name but different computer names To check or change this 1 2 Right click the My Computer icon and click Properties The System Properties window appears Select the Computer Name tab System Properties System Restore Automatic Updates Remote General 9 ComputerName Hardware Advanced Windows uses the following information to identify your computer on the network Computer description proemers For example Kitchen Computer or Mary s Computer Full computer name actiontec Workgroup AEI To use the Network Identification Wizard to join a Network ID domain and create a local user account click Network ID To rename this computer or join a domain click Change Change 31 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 3 Click Change 4 When the Computer Name Changes window appears enter a new computer name in the Computer name text box Computer Name Changes You can change the name and the membership of this computer Changes may affect access to network resources Computer name Full computer name actiont
11. 2 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 9 Enter the following numbers in the Subnet mask text box 255 255 255 0 Do not include the periods they are automatically entered 10 Click OK The TCP IP Properties window disappears 11 If there is a check in the box next to Detect connection to network media click on it to uncheck the box 12 In the Network window click OK The Network window disappears 13 The System Settings Change window appears asking whether the computer should be restarted Click Yes System Settings Change xj Q You must restart your computer before the new settings will take effect Do you want to restart your computer now Ears The computer restarts It is now set up with a static IP address Windows 2000 1 From the desktop click on the Start button in the lower left corner 2 From the menu that appears select Settings Asa HEA 23 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel A fe Network and Dial up Connections E Printers MR Taskbar amp Start Menu 4 When the Control Panel window appears double click Network and Dial up Connections 210 x Ele Edt view Favorites Tools Help eak gt E Qsearch GyFolders Bristory R OZ xX a Address cotra dee S w H w Accessibilty Add Remove Add Remove Administrative Date Time Di
12. 5 After your computer restarts Windows prompts for a user name and pass word Enter a user name and password then write them on a sheet of paper as they will be needed to access the network in the future 16 Find a file or hard drive to share right click its icon and select Sharing The Properties window appears 17 In the Properties window select Sharing The Sharing tab appears File Share Screen Properties 2 x General Sharing C Not Shared 6 hada Share Name FILE SHARE S Comment Access Type Read Only f Full C Depends on Password Passwords Read Only Password FullAosess Password 18 Click in the circle next to Shared As to share the file or hard drive 19 Select an Access Type Read Only Allows other users on the network to view and read the file or hard drive selected They will not be able to modify it in any way You can further restrict their privileges by entering a password in the appropriate text box Full Allows other users on the network to read modify move and delete any information in the shared file or hard drive You can further restrict their privileges by entering a user name and password 38 Chapter 6 Setting Up File and Printer Sharing Depends on Password Allows you to set both Read Only and Full access on the shared file or drive The level of access will depend on the passwords entered in the appropriate field 20 When fin
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14. Menu Log Off Default Shut Down 5 Control Panel E iol x Eile Edit View Favorites Tools Help 4 Bac gt E QSearch Tz Folders Histon R GF X A AddNew Add Remove Automatic Date Time Dial Up Folder Options Hardware Programs Updates Networking a amp amp si Fonts Gaming Intemet Keyboard Modems Network Options Options J A 4 BD a ODBC Data Passwords Power Options Printers QuickTime 32 Sources 32bit Settings Cameras a E a Bas E Regional Scanners and Scheduled Sounds and Symantec System Taskbarand Telephony Tasks Multimedia LiveUpdate Start Menu Configures network hardware and software 21 5 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual The Network window appears In the The following network components are installed list box locate and double click TCP IP IPX SPX compatible Protocol gt LNE100T Fast Ethernet IPX SPX compatible Protocol gt Realtek RTL8139 4 PCI TCP IP gt lt nothing TCP IP gt DialUp Adapter M TCP IP Properties Bindings 192 168 O 2 In the IP Address tab make sure the circle next to Specify an IP Address is selected When active a black dot appears in the circle If the circle already contains a black dot leave it alone Enter the following numbers in the IP Address text box 192 168 0 2 Do not include the periods they are automatically entered 2
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16. address of a device connected to a network NAT Network Address Translation A method allowing all of the computers on a home network to use one IP address enabling access to the Internet from any computer on the home net work without having to purchase more IP addresses from the ISP PC Card An adapter that inserts in the PCMCIA slot of a computer enabling the commu nication with a device 44 Appendix B Glossary PPPoE Point To Point Protocol over Ethernet PPPoA Point To Point Protocol over ATM Methods of secure data transmission Router A central device that manages the data traffic of your network Subnet Mask A set of four numbers configured like an IP address used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular network SSID See ESSID TCP IP Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The standard protocol for data transmission over the Internet WAN Wide Area Network A network that connects computers located in separate areas i e different buildings cities countries The Internet is a WAN WECA Wireless Ethernet Compatibility Alliance An industry group that certifies cross vender interoperability and compatibility of IEEE 802 11b wireless networking products and promotes the standard for enterprise small business and home environments WLAN Wireless Local Area Network A group of computers and other devices connected wirelessly in a small area 45
17. bnet mask Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Altemate DNS server Cancel 29 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual gt 8 In the General tab make sure the circle next to Use the following IP Address is selected When active a black dot appears in the circle If the circle already contains a black dot leave it alone 9 Enter the following address in the IP Address text box 192 168 0 2 Enter the periods in the address by pressing the space bar on the keyboard 10 Enter the following address in the Subnet mask text box 255 255 255 0 Enter the periods in the address by pressing the space bar on the keyboard 11 Click OK The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window disappears 12 In the Local Area Connection Properties window click Close The Local Area Connection Properties window disappears 13 Click Close in the Local Area Connection Status window The window disappears 14 Close the Network and Dial up Connections window by clicking on the x button at the upper right corner of the window The computer is now set up with a static IP address 30 Setting Up File and Printer Sharing This chapter describes how to share files hard drives and printers over the MegaPlug network File Sharing To share files directories or hard drives
18. e into the Ethernet port of the Adapter Plug the Adapter into a wall outlet Note Do not plug the Adapter into a UPS or power strip with surge protection The Adapter s network signal may not pass through these devices Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on the back of a computer Connecting an Adapter to a Router Gateway 1 2 3 4 Get an Adapter and one Ethernet cable Insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the Adapter Plug the Adapter into a wall outlet Note Do not plug the Adapter into a UPS or power strip with surge protection The Adapter s network signal may not pass through these devices Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on a router gateway connected to a computer Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 5 Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on a router gateway connected to a computer Follow the instructions in the next section Installing the Configuration Utility Installing the Configuration Utility After connecting the Adapters install the Configuration Utility 1 Insert the Installation CD in the CD ROM drive of the computer connected to an Adapter 2 When the Welcome screen appears click Next S Actiontec M ug Configuration InstallShield Wizard g Welcome to the InstallShield for your MegaPlug gt device This program will instal
19. ec Member of Domain Workgroup AEI 5 Enter a workgroup name in the Workgroup text book 6 Click OK 7 Restart the computer 32 Chapter 6 Setting Up File and Printer Sharing Windows 2000 After installing and configuring the Adapter Windows 2000 automatically enables file sharing The only item that needs to be altered is workgroup settings All the computers on the network must have the same workgroup name but different computer names To check or change this 1 Right click the My Computer icon on your desktop then select Properties 2 When the System Properties window appears select Network Identification System Properties 2 x General Network Identification Hardware User Profiles Advanced Windows uses the following information to identify your computer on the network Full computer name enternamehere Workgroup WORKGROUP To use the Network Identification Wizard to join a domain and create a local user click Network ID _ Network 1D To rename this computer or join a domain click Properties 3 Ifthe Workgroup name is already the same as all the other computers on the network click OK If it is not the same click Properties 33 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4 The Identification Changes window appears In the Computer Name text box type a name different than the other computers on the n
20. ed properly with the appropriate Ethernet cable to the computer Then unplug the Adapter and plug it back in again If after performing these actions no Adapter appears in the Device List the Adapter may be defective Contact technical support MegaPlug Encryption Key Enter an encryption key in this text box to provide security for your MegaPlug network A key is similar to a password and can be made up of any combination of letters or numbers from 4 to 24 characters long Once activated this key must be entered into a devices network configuration to join the MegaPlug network All Adapters on the same network must have the same encryption key Set Local Device Only Click this button to encrypt the device selected in the Local Device s on your computer list box Advanced Selecting Advanced from the row of tabs near the top of the Utility s window gen erates the Advanced tab Actiontec MegaPlug Configuration Utility Quick Setup Advanced About Local Device s on your computer s Device Type MAC Address tec 0 Romote Devices detected Network Type Public Autoscan On Device Name Device ID Quai MAC Address J Erter Device ID Use the Advanced Tool to configure all of your MegaPlug jevices at one time Make sure that you have entered p MegaPlug Encryption Key the Device ID for EVERY MegaPlug Device HomePhu ices Note The Device ID can be found on the label that is 3 SerAilD
21. ed to set up a network Two To set up the Adapter s network correctly do have to install the Configuration Utility on each computer on the network No the Configuration Utility is a diagnostic and security tool Since the Adapter is fully plug and play compatible it needs no software drivers to operate How many Adapters can be installed on the same LAN local area network Actiontec recommends using no more than 16 Adapters on one network 15 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual This page left intentionally blank 16 Setting Up Static IP Address To communicate with a MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter from a computer on the net work the user may have to switch the IP address settings from DHCP enabled to static IP so that the computer and the Adapter are on the same subnet To set up static IP on a computer select the operating system and follow the instructions Note The following procedures are based on the Adapter s factory default IP address If the Adapter s IP address has been changed enter the new IP address when instructed to enter an IP address Windows 98 SE 1 From the desktop click on the Start button in the lower left corner 2 From the menu that appears select Settings D Windows Update Programs Favorites gt AN Documents BR settings x Find gt Help T Run amp Log Off Default A Shut Down stat AE 2 17 Actiontec MegaPlug Etherne
22. erating Temperature 0 C to 40 C 32 F to 104 F Storage Temperature 20 C to 70 C 4 F to 158 F Operating Humidity 10 to 85 non condensing Storage Humidity 5 to 90 non condensing lt gt Note Specifications are subject to change without notice 42 Glossary Access Point A device that allows wireless clients to connect to one another An access point can also act as a bridge between wireless clients and a wired network such as an Ethernet network Wireless clients can be moved anywhere within the cover age area of the access point and remain connected to the network If connected to an Ethernet network the access point monitors Ethernet traffic and forwards appropriate Ethernet messages to the wireless network while also monitoring wireless traffic and forwarding wireless client messages to the Ethernet network ATM Asynchronous Transfer Mode A networking technology based on transferring data in fixed size packets Client A desktop or mobile computer connected to a network DHCP Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol A protocol designed to automatically assign an IP address to every computer on your network DNS Domain Name System Server Address Allows Internet host computers to have a domain name and one or more IP addresses A DNS server keeps a database of host computers and their respective domain names and IP addresses so that when a user enters a domain name into a Web brow
23. etwork identification changes 71 You can change the name and the membership of this computer Changes may affect access to network resources Computer name enternamehere Full computer name enternamehere More Member of C Domain Workgroup WORKGROUP Coes 5 Inthe Workgroup text box enter the network workgroup name This is the same on each computer on the network 6 Click OK 7 Click OK again 8 Restart the computer 34 Chapter 6 Setting Up File and Printer Sharing Windows 98 98SE and Me 1 Click Start select Settings then Control Panel 2 Inthe Control Panel window double click the Network icon The Network window appears FA310TX Fast Ethernet PCI Adapter TCP IP 3 In the Configuration tab click Add The Select Network Component Type window appears Select Network Component Type 35 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4 Select Service then click Add The Select Network Service window appears Select Network Service and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks File and printer sharing for NetWare Networks gt Service for NetWare Directory Services 5 Highlight File and printer sharing for Microsoft Networks then click OK 6 The File and Print Sharing window appears Make sure both options have a check mark in their check boxes If not click in the box to activate File and Pr
24. evioes icaid on the boitarn of the Adapter Then you can assign an Eneryption key for all of the devices at the same time Close Cancel 10 Chapter 3 Using the Configuration Utility Local Device s on Your Computer The list displays all MegaPlug Adapters connected to the computer gt Note If no Adapter appears in the Device List make sure the Adapter is connected properly with the appropriate Ethernet cable to the computer Then unplug the Adapter and plug it back in again If after performing these actions no Adapter appears in the Device List the Adapter may be defective Contact technical support Network List The Network List the list box at the center of the Network tab lists all other Adapters connected to this MegaPlug network Only Adapters with the same pass word as the Adapter connected to this computer are shown on this list The avail able Adapters are listed by their MAC addresses and include their device name device ID and the quality of the connection Add Clicking this button allows the user to add a MegaPlug adapter to the network In the window that appears enter the device name and password in the appropriate text boxes then click OK Rename Clicking this button allows the user to rename a MegaPlug adapter listed in the Network List Select the device from the Network list click Rename then enter the new name Enter Device ID Clicking this button all
25. g transferred across the Adapter Bottom Panel The Adapter s bottom panel contains one Ethernet port Ethernet Port The Ethernet port is used to connect the Adapter to a computer or gateway router via Ethernet cable Information Sticker The information sticker located beneath the electrical prongs displays the MAC Media Access Control address device ID serial number and other information about the Adapter Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Technical Support Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making durable high quality high perfor mance products If you need assistance the Actiontec Technical Support Department is available all day every day to provide professional support Actiontec Electronics Inc 760 N Mary Avenue Sunnyvale CA 94085 Technical Support Phone USA 1 888 436 0657 E mail http support actiontec com email_support support_form php Internet www actiontec com support Connecting the MegaPlug Adapter To connect the Adapter it must be connected to a computer plugged into a stan dard wall outlet and the Configuration Utility loaded on the computer Connecting the Adapters To use the Adapters properly two Adapters should be plugged into electrical out lets and devices computers printers etc connected to them Connecting an Adapter to a Computer 1 2 3 4 Get an Adapter and one Ethernet cable Insert one end of the Ethernet cabl
26. he Adapters have been properly connected and installed the user can further configure the Adapters using the Actiontec MegaPlug Configuration Utility The Utility also provides information about the network To access the Utility double click on the MegaPlug Configuration Utility icon on the computer s desktop The Utility appears on the desktop See the following sections for more informa tion about the Utility s capabilities Quick Setup Selecting Quick Setup from the row of tabs near the top of the Utility s window generates the Quick Setup tab ctiontec MegaPlug Configuration Utility xj Quick Setup Advanced About Local Device s on your computer 5 tern Actiontec MegaPlug Enciyption Key HomePlug Sei Local Device niy Notes Ta protect your network from unauthorized access itis crucial that you select an Encryption Key and then program each of your MegaPlug devices with the SAME Enciyntion Key that you entered above An Encryption Key is similar to a password You can select any combination of letters and numbers that is 4 to 24 characters long Use this tab to quickly set up security on all MegaPlug devices on the network Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Local Device s on Your Computer The list displays all MegaPlug Adapters connected to the computer a gt Note If no Adapter appears in the Device List make sure the Adapter is connect
27. int Sharing M M 36 Chapter 6 Setting Up File and Printer Sharing 7 Click OK The Network window reappears 8 9 In the Network window select Identification The Identification tab Network _2 x Configuration Access Control Windows uses the following information to identify your computer on the network Please type a name for this computer the workgroup it will appear in and a short description of the computer Computer name PomputerNamet Workgroup Workgroup ee Nickname or Computer Description In the Computer Name text box type a name different than the other com puters on the network 10 In the Workgroup text box enter the network workgroup name This is the same on each computer on the network 11 Enter any description in the Computer Description text box Traditionally the location name or main user s name is entered 12 Select Configuration to display the Configuration window again 13 In the Primary Network Logon text box make sure Client for Microsoft Networks is entered If not click the down arrow and select it from the list 14 Click OK A System Settings Change window appears Click Yes 37 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual System Settings Change 2 You must restart your computer before the new settings will take effect Do you want to restart your computer now 1
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29. ished click Apply then OK Printer Sharing To share a printer connected to the computer follow these instructions lt gt Note These instructions are basically identical for Windows XP 2000 Me and 98 SE with some minor differences 1 Click Start Settings Control Panel 2 In the Control Panel window double click on the Printers icon ol Pa 10j x Ble Edt Vew Favorites Tools Help a Qa O BD J serh Foes 5 XK 9 E Address OF Control Panel ECE X amp bw PKRwHWBe DVD Accessibility Add Hardware Add or j ative Date and Time Display Folder Options Fonts Game Internet Options Remov fools Controllers Options 4 a FA Be Deeb es JavaPlugin Keyboard Mouse Network Phone and Power Options E peperal sd Scorers nd Schesled Connections Modem Lang Cameras J o E PULE Sounds and Speech System Taster ard User Aecounks Wreless LAN Audio Devices Start Men Settings 3 In the Printers window right click on the icon of the printer to be shared and select Sharing and Faxe B x File Edt View Favorites Tools Help Get O P Ph E res XK 19 Address F3 Printers and Faxes Be o Add Printer 39 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4 A Properties window appears with the Sharing tab displayed up LaserJet 4L Properties ajx General Sharing Ports Advanced Device Settings Yo
30. l the MegaPlug Configuration Utility on your computer To continue click NEXT 3 When the Choose Destination Screen appears click Next ctiontec MegaP lug Configuration Utility InstallShie izar Choose Destination Location Select folder where setup will install files Install Actiontec MegaPlug Configuration Utility to C Program Files Actiontec MegaPlug device InstallShield E Chapter 2 Connecting the MegaPlug Adapters 4 When this window appears click Finish i Actiontec MegaPlug Configuration Utility InstallShield Wizard Actiontec MegaPlug Configuration Utility The program has been successfully installed Don t forget The User Manual for this MegaPlug device is located on the Installation CD ROM Make sure and keep this CD ina safe place You can find the Configuration Utility by going to Start gt Programs gt Actiontec MegaPlug Click FINISH to exit the program Back Cancel 5 Repeat for other computers connected to an Adapter The MegaPlug Adapters are now connected and ready to use and the Configuration Utility is loaded on the computers Go to chapter 3 Using the Configuration Utility for information about changing the default configuration settings of the Adapter Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual This page left intentionally blank Using the Configuration Utility Once t
31. le obligation under this express warranty shall be at Actiontec Electronics option and expense to refund the purchase price paid by Customer for any defective software product or to replace any defective media with software which substantially conforms to applicable Actiontec Electronics published specifi cations Customer assumes responsibility for the selection of the appropriate appli cations program and associated reference materials Actiontec Electronics makes no warranty or representation that its software products will meet Customer s requirements or work in combination with any hardware or applications software products provided by third parties that the operation of the software products will be uninterrupted or error free or that all defects in the software products will be corrected For any third party products listed in the Actiontec Electronics software product documentation or specifications as being compatible Actiontec Electronics will make reasonable efforts to provide compatibility except where the non compatibility is caused by a bug or defect in the third party s product or from use of the software product not in accordance with Actiontec Electronics published specifications or user guide 49 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED WITH THIRD PARTY SOFTWARE THE USE OF WHICH IS GOVERNED BY A SEPARATE END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT TH
32. n Internet con nection printers files and games without any additional wiring If you want to take your computer networking to the next level the Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter is sure to be one of the keys to your success Plug S Package Contents Make sure the following items came in this package One Actiontec 85 Mbps MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter One Ethernet Cable Installation CD includes this manual Quick Start Guide Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Features HomePlug Turbo compliant 85 Mbps data rate maximum 56 bit DES encryption Two pronged US power plug fits ungrounded power outlets Power and Link indicators System Requirements At least 1 available power outlet Standard home power wiring Computer with the following CD ROM drive IBM compatible running at 200 MHz or better Windows 98SE Me 2000 or XP installed 64 MB of RAM Ethernet network adapter TCP IP installed Chapter 1 Introduction Getting to Know the Ethernet Adapter This section contains a quick description of the Adapter s external features Front Panel The Adapter s front panel features 2 lights LEDs Plug Power Light The Power light glows green when sychronized with another device If the Power light is off it can still be powered up Link Light The Link light glows green when an Ethernet connection is detected and flickers when data is bein
33. ontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual 7 The Local Area Connection Properties window appears Click General 8 In the Components checked are used by this connection list box double click Internet Protocol TCP IP Local Area Connection 2 Properties Pix General Connect using E3 Realtek RTL8139A PCI Fast Ethemet Adapter Components checked are used by this connection M E Client for Microsoft Networks vw 8 File and Printer Sharing for Microsoft Networks Install Uninstall Properties Description Transmission Control Protocol Internet Protocol The default wide area network protocol that provides communication across diverse interconnected networks JT Show icon in taskbar when connected OK Cancel 9 The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window appears internet Protocol TCP IP Properties NIZE General You can get IP settings assigned automatically if your network supports this capability Otherwise you need to ask your network administrator for the appropriate IP settings C Obtain an IP address automatically Use the following IP address IP address 192 168 0 2 Subnet mask 265 255 255 0 Default gateway Obtain DNS server address automatically m Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Altemate DNS server a F 5 mes 10 In the General tab make sure the circle next to Ob
34. ority to operate the equipment Declaration of conformity for products marked with the FCC logo United States only 47 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the fol lowing two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause unwanted operation amp gt Note To comply with FCC RF exposure compliance requirements the antenna used for this transmitter must be installed to pro vide a separation distance of at least 20 cm from all persons and must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter For questions regarding your product or the FCC declaration contact Actiontec Electronics Inc 760 North Mary Ave Sunnyvale CA 94086 United States Tel 408 752 7700 Fax 408 541 9005 Miscellaneous Legal Notices 2005 Actiontec Electronics Inc Actiontec Installation Buddy Connection 1 2 3 Solutions for the Digital Life Actiontec Digital Gear and the Actiontec logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Actiontec Electronics Inc All other names are the property of their respective owners 48 Limited Warranty Hardware Actiontec Electronics Inc warrants to the end user Customer that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials
35. ows the user to enter a MegaPlug adapter device ID MegaPlug Encryption Key Enter an encryption key in this text box to provide security for your MegaPlug net work A key is similar to a password and can be made up of any combination of letters or numbers from 4 to 24 characters long Once activated this key must be entered into a devices network configuration to join the MegaPlug network 11 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Set All Devices Click this button to encrypt all devices on the MegaPlug network About Selecting About from the row of tabs near the top of the Utility s window gener ates the About tab ctiontec MegaPlug Configuration Utility Advanced The About tab displays the MegaPlug Configuration Utility version 12 Troubleshooting This chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter and techniques to solve them Note that these tech niques may not be successful in all cases Also included is a list of frequently asked questions Troubleshooting If the Adapter is showing signs of trouble before attempting any other trouble shooting procedures plug the Adapter into a working electrical wall socket The Power light doesn t light up after I plug the Adapter into a wall outlet First make sure two Adapters are installed and connected A single installed Adapter will not have any illuminated lights Then
36. ser the user is sent to the proper IP address The DNS server address used by computers on the home network corresponds to the location of the DNS server the ISP has assigned DSL Digital Subscriber Line Modem A modem that uses existing phone lines to transmit data at high speeds Encryption A method to allow wireless data transmissions a level of security ESSID Extended Service Set Identifier A unique identifier for a wireless network Also known as SSID 43 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Ethernet Network A standard wired networking configuration using cables and hubs Firewall A method preventing users outside the network from accessing and or damag ing files or computers on the network Gateway A central device that manages the data traffic of your network as well as data traffic to and from the Internet IP Internet Protocol Address A series of four numbers separated by periods identifying a unique Internet computer host ISP Gateway Address An IP address for the Internet router This address is only required when using a cable or DSL modem ISP Internet Service Provider A business that allows individuals or businesses to connect to the Internet LAN Local Area Network A group of computers and devices connected together in a relatively small area such as a house or an office A home network is considered a LAN MAC Media Access Control Address The hardware
37. splay Options Hardware Programs Tools oy x a as OH Z amp Fax Folder Options Fonts Game Internet Keyboard Controllers Options omoa Phoneand Power Options Printers Regional Modem Options t a amp Scannersand Scheduled Sounds and System Users and Cameras Tasks Multimedia Passwords Connects to other computers networks and the A 24 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 5 In the Network and Dial up Connections window double click Local Area Connection A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection If there is more than one Local Area Connection listed locate the one that cor responds to the network card installed in the computer by finding the name of the network card in the Device Name column FJ Network and Dial up Connections Kigiz Ele Edt view Favorites Tools Advanced Help Back gt Qsearch Gyrolders GBristory MG GE X a Address E Network and Dial up Connections ssi ec Name Type status Device Name E Make New Connection Local Area Connection 2 LAN Enabled Realtek RTL8139 4 PCI 2 object s VA 6 The Local Area Connection Status window appears Select General then click Properties Local area Connection z status RIES General r Connection Status Connected Duration 00 06 48 Speed 100 0 Mbps Activity Sent SP Received C Close 25 Acti
38. t Adapter User Manual 3 Another menu appears Select Control Panel Windows Update Control Panel 3 Printers ly fi Taskbar amp Start Menu Q Folder Options Al Active Desktop W _ Windows Update Log Off Default Shut Down W Start menu bmp Paint 4 When the Control Panel window appears double click Network View Favorites Tools Help Back QSearch G Folders CPristoy AS GS X A Fae Adress Control Panel Go Norton Antivinus E lol x 18 S a aj C AddNew Add Remove Automatic Date Time Dial Up Display Folder Options Hardware Programs Updates Networking g 5 ae lt Q Fonts Gaming Intemet Keyboard Modems Mouse Options Options 7 hh amp e es amp A k n ODBC Data Passwords Power Options Printers QuickTime 32 Regional Scanners and Sources 32bit Settings Cameras t 2 IS 7 S Scheduled Soundsand Symantec System Taskbar and Telephony Users Tasks Multimedia LiveUpdate Start Menu Configures network hardware and software Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 5 The Network window appears In the The following network components are installed list box locate and double click TCP IP 6 The TCP IP Properties window appears Select IP Address TCP IP Properties 192 168 0 2 7 Inthe IP Address tab make sure the circle next to Specify an IP Address
39. tain an IP Address auto matically is selected When active a black dot appears in the circle If the circle already contains a black dot leave it alone 11 Enter the following numbers in the IP Address text box 192 168 0 2 Press the space bar on the keyboard to add the periods between the numbers 26 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 12 Enter the following numbers in the Subnet mask text box 255 255 255 0 Press the space bar on the keyboard to add the periods between the numbers 13 Click OK The Internet Protocol TCP IP Properties window disappears 14 In the Local Area Connection Properties window click OK The Local Area Connection Properties window disappears 15 Click Close in the Local Area Connection Status window The window disap pears 16 Close the Network and Dial up Connections window by clicking on the x button at the upper right corner of the window The computer is now set up with a static IP address Windows XP 1 From the desktop click Start button in the lower left corner 2 From the menu that appears select Control Panel Internet My Documents Internet Explorer Cy E mail 4 My Recent Documents gt Outlook Express O My Pictures B AceFTP 3 Freeware 2 My Music ws My Computer p Control Panel Connect To gt amp Printers and Faxes i Help and Support pP Search All Programs gt Fa Run
40. u can share this printer with other users on your network To enable sharing for this printer cick Share this printer Do not share this printer Shae Share name HPLasenet Drivers If this printer is shared with users running different versions of Windows you may want to install additional drivers so that the users do not have to find the print driver when they connect to the shared printer Additional Drivers Cancel Apply 5 Select Shared As or Share this Printer This automatically inserts a default name for the printer share name You can set a password for the printer at this time if you want to restrict who on the network can use the printer You can also set the default printer settings by modifying information on the other tabs of this window 6 Click OK and close all windows 40 Specifications General Model Number HPE100T MegaPlug 85 Mbps Ethernet Adapter Standards HomePlug Turbo IEEE 802 3 10BaseT Security 56 bit DES data encryption Frequency Band 4 3 MHz 20 9 MHz Modulation OFDM symbol modulation Carrier Modulation DQPSK DBPSK ROBO Access Methods CSMA CA Other Protocols Automatic Channel Adaptation Forward Error Correction 41 Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual LED Indicators Power Link Environmental Power External 110 240v 0 2a 50 60 Hz Certifications FCC part 15 CE Op
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