IOGear GHPB01 Network Router User Manual
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1. Note When used as node thebridge uses the same driver as thehomeplug USB adapter o 6 Read understand and accept the License Agreement and Con tinue by clicking Next ekir d Wane ete peered S aras on ape Kma Dp cna mer T B RETTA RAE CECI ST SE the rs Tanis SES Terum Jima eto on ma dian ta etin a The arp b wi 7 Enter a username and organiza tion name and continue installa tion Username and Organiza tion have no importance in device operation This window might look slightly different on other plat forms Installation Lun FHH bnerallehipld Wirard Lafond Peas amr qiue HEI siali Installation 8 Click Install to start the Installa Homelia Lis Lips lastall tion Wizard Ready Lo The wires ed Cdp ape 2 To ee Lee we 9 After installation is successful a win dow will pop up prompting for the in stallation of2. Cie TO Boum dns inm dor d nsn Tu a nz dn occ Hie k KA mam s sation v nne areas ce 3 Please note that by default all users defined on I num ribi Bh bay i Bia your Professional system will have permissions You can reduce the permissions for example to allow only Read access and or you could add a different group of users to have access permission but then you should delete the group Everyone from this list In the following Permission settings make sure you are giving the right permissions and then click OK to accept the settings m wow Networking Basics 4 Click OK on the original Sharing and Security window to conclude the process Propertie comin fac ate shady 52 Biz iara thee eode 5 Once disk or folder is shared the icon will EE Shas arme show it via the holding hand 5 iun uror c erra Lim ate PORT die fel s es iba pee ma Loo exo Tis Topic 5 Share Printers You may now share any installed printers connected to this c
3. click on Properties you will see a window similar Luar to this wire si Linke Hs wet usa tak acascdisz pacer ar ee dea pode mao Select Internet Protocol and then click nd aa on Properties Networking Basics At the following window select Use the following IP address and fill in the desired IP Fp EF rs address and subnet mask it is recommended to use the default subnet mask as shown in the V0 zin nage mari s dh pou neta suppor tapis pup x12 qu a EZ Yr 5112 following window mask must be the tia apice F eating same for all the computers on the network poenam d os E ge diclo m If you need to enter DNS address you must enter M 23d M we E UH the address of the default gateway hee mo Click on OK Lira sasa abir iz ag 22 verse xad Networking Basics Click Close on the Local Area Connection Properties NT TIE E ra Connec ilen window cR sadake 2 Blas uni Sonia 3 599 ira zai vue x 2 73 pp You have completed static IP address assignment Ta ow s poni
4. Front View Drawing 1 2 3 Power LED lights up in green when plugged into a power outlet Collision LED lights up in green whenever there is collision Link LED lights up in green after plugged into a power outlet ACT LED blinks in green when there is network activity Ethernet port connecting to the computer Normal Uplink button you only need to use this button when connecting the bridge to a switch hub Push this button when connects to the Uplink port on a switch Another criteria for you to decide whether you need press this button is to look at the light inside the Ethernet port if it is not on or flashing you need to press this button Back View 1 Power port connecting to the wall outlet Introduction CACHE There are several ways to network your computers using the HomePlug Bridge Before we get started please NOTE Do not place HomePlug devices under direct sunlight or near high heat emitting devices Do not place HomePlug devices near water or wet surfaces to avoid electric hazards Do not place HomePlug devices on any moving or unstable surfaces It is recommended that you plug the HomePlug devices directly into the wall outlets not to any power adapters surge protectors or any device that filters signals If you plan to use this unit as a BRIDGE not as a NODE there is a limitation of having only TWO BRIDGES PER NETWORK refer to the Network Terms for det
5. Ln CATS connection Iren co paler HomePlug Network Configuration d Using the HomePlug Ethernet bridge to make a sub network HomePlug ready to communicate with the other HomePlug nodes Only 2 Homeplug Bridges can be used Creating Sub Network using HomePlug Salutian Networking Basics Prior to installing HomePlug you may have had some ideas about using your new network This section will help you get started on those ideas or even give you some new ones It will go through the process of sharing files printing from any computer on the network or accessing the Internet on multiple computers with one connection Please note that this section is just an outline of a few networking basics and not intended to be a comprehensive guide to networking Topic 1 Using Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP 2000 In the following section you will learn how to set up a network at a home or business using Microsoft Windows XP 2000 Go to My Computer gt Control Panel gt Network Connections Select Set up a home or small office network Click Next in the window right for the Network Setup Wizard Wekcires mm rhe Mebane Yurar 2d legs mis 3 im me mna W Mr lez mi iki ehr Ma sari kr ET poo Networking Basics Read and follow the instructions in the following wind
6. every computer together with the other network would mean having cables all over the place Instead a bridge was brought in to have 1 connection between the networks instead of 20 The bridge in the HomePlug terms functions like a concentration device that connects many computers onto the HomePlug network using 1 HomePlug device How do know if require a node or a Bridge If you want to connect only one computer to the Power line network you need a node If you plan to connect a group of computers currently not HomePlug ready to the Power line network you need a bridge The HomePlug USB adapter can only be used as a node The HomePlug Ethernet Bridge can be used as either a node or bridge It is designed as a bridge in default the only way to turn it off is to install the utility software that comes with the unit That will turn the bridge into a node If used as bridge there is a limitation of having only two bridges on the same Power line network Network Configuration You will have to use bridges to connect two Macintoshes because the utility software is only compatible with Windows based computers Can use both in the same network Yes It is possible to have both nodes and bridges on a network as long as there is only a maximum of 2 bridges It is also fine to have USB nodes on the same network with Ethernet nodes How do decide whether need a USB adapter or Ethernet bridge as a node It should be determined by the a
7. means that the printer is being shared in the net work ka m asa her DES a al i Mars reine pai Rea Ute ee dia eee X ese ad pippa es Networking Basics For a computer to access a Network Printer the device driver or software for that printer must be installed and pointed to the proper location of the printer This is done similarly to the nn r TER DA rever hif E e m heec DE ow oy Rete way you installed the printer on the computer it is connected to Bu 1 Go to a computer that is not tini nmE J ls Proce connected to the printer and select Start from the Task Bar Control Panel then Printers and other Hardware Wg LES War 2 Click on Add a printer Yar TAQA M 6 6 Tes ii Faria j F aE 2 1 L E es tepat arit vt p Brel ij F He De Ja Networking Basics 3 Select the network printer Add Wizard option and click Next once Hore Tha
8. tanc ia od pondo io CARIBE H V Thesa tia i TE b pmimkp apf G U a wa 2E pan S portas wild aed i oar cay pusa y h mois ieri Networking Basics 4 Find the printer you would ipa like to share and click EEE Spealy Next llasa ral dcr aac PcLrlngcucas mula g Wi wai Eo conce Far paa aea lii a pie hich uad kiad aue oi a hoe d oie retta UAL Exanr e epe resin pande prine Networking Basics Decide if you would like to Wm choose this printer as a default printer and Wawaki asqa ay aes gil gaits click Next Dema and 1 are as Ho cea pan en Cm You have now added the printer to your computer clickFinish Wizard pew you pni phe sac zie die ror piss Pe nit arcana Network Printer as if it were Ind mn Bs big directly connected to Saki the computer Make sure that the computer which is directly connected to the printer is on 3n Luca Lam L luae ruk Completing Add Printer Sharing Internet A
9. the HomePlug Bridge Plug in the CAT5 cable one end into the Ethernet port on the HomePlug Bridge the other end into an available network port on your computer Please verify that the green Power LED and Link LED on the HomePlug Bridge light up Installation 10 You have reached the end of your installation Please restart your computer for changes to go into effect the mnl IE ss Eit r fun n iiu mr UE iim sk Bern Fas Network Configuration HomePlug Node Contiguration Steps 1 After restarting your computer you should see this icon on your desktop Click on it to begin configuring your HomePlug device 5 Powerline Network Network Configuration 2 Click Next to begin the configuration Hamel ime an Welle tu tbe HomePlug Ne Lark Configuration They id m ii F CRLF Dea Z prrwdaek 1 Vea ch 3 Click Next to continue Fe Pip serui Schip kiasi OL oa eme L cede F rpm comedor me Teisme PPP Network Configuration 4 Type in a network password between 4 and 24 characters long and click Next I The password can consist of numbers Salen and orlet
10. 4 What is the difference between bridge mode and node mode in the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge GHPBO1 Bridge mode operates without software installation and can work with any 10 100Base T or 10Base T Ethernet connections By connecting the bridge to a router switch or Ethernet based device XBOX PlayStation Web Tablet PocketPC Computer etc you will be able to make these devices bridge onto the HomePlug network Currently the GHPB01 only supports 2 bridges per HomePlug Network Node mode operates by connecting the HomePlug USB adapter GHPU01 or Ethernet bridge GHPB01 to one computer ONLY and installing drivers onto the computer allowing itto set the device into Node Mode The advantage with Node Mode operation is there is no limitation to the number of nodes that can operate on a HomePlug network 5 Why do get a blue screen on boot up after installation under Windows 98 You probably have Windows 98 Virtual Private Networking Adapter Installed This adapter Troubleshooting conflicts with the operation of a Bridgedecor exe file executed on boot To repair this problem go into Windows Safe Mode and disable the Virtual Private Networking Adapter You can disable the Adapter by right clicking on your Network Neighborhood Icon and click ing on properties This will list all adapters installed on your computer Right click and select disable on the adapter labeled Virtual Private Networking This will allow Bridgedecor exe to
11. HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge User Manual GHPB01 ALE Welcome Thank you for purchasing one of the most user friendly networking devices on the market IOGEAR s HomePlug to Ethernet Bridges are first class networking devices designed to network your computers at home or in your small office This device allows you to set up your home network via the most pervasive medium in your house the home power lines It is easy to set up and it doesn t require any additional wiring in the house To better serve you IOGEAR offers an array of additional USB 2 0 USB 1 1 FireWire KVM and other peripheral products For more information or to purchase additional IOGEAR products visit us at www IOGEAR com We hope you enjoy using your IOGEAR HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge another first rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR 2002 IOGEAR All Rights Reserved PKG M0024 IOGEAR the IOGEAR logo MiniView VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Inc Macintosh G3 G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice IOGEAR Inc assumes no responsibility for any inaccu
12. ails 1 Remove the HomePlug Bridge the power cord the CAT5 cable and the installation CD from the package 2 Allocate a space for the adapter s placement Make sure you avoid the places mentioned above 3 Plug one end of the CAT5 cable into the Ethernet port on the computer and the other end into the Ethernet port of the bridge 4 Plug the power cord into the HomePlug bridge and wall outlet 5 At this point the Power and Link LED should be on and you should see the ACT Activity LED start blinking 6 Turn on your computer and set up your networks refer to Network Basics for more information If you plan to use this unit as a NODE not as a BRIDGE refer to the Network Terms for details 1 Remove the HomePlug Bridge the power cord the CAT5 cable and the installation CD from the package 2 Allocate a space for the adapter s placement Make sure you avoid the places mentioned on the previous page 3 Make sure that your HomePlug bridge is NOT CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER before you install the driver 4 Insert the installation CD If CD does not automatically load run CD Drive Letter usb setup exe 5 Click Next Installation BiGiT Fil 7 V ALEC otic ta tie tC Wiz rid f r LEH Tte Vb RAP Mrd hs Jt IO HAIR Ui Thk H pr nhh
13. almost impossible to crack The hardware encryption process does not affect bandwidth and the encryption is enabled at all times Getting Technical Support To help IOGEAR customers obtain the highest level of performance from their HomePlug devices the Service Support team is available to answer your technical ques tions Do not hesitate to call if you are having trouble getting your device to work correctly IOGEARQ Service Support can be reached by phone from 8am to 5pm Pacific Standard Time Monday through Friday or at the following address Toll Free 866 9 IOGEAR USA amp Canada Phone 949 453 8782 23 Hubble Irvine CA 92618 You may also reach us online at www iogear com support 24 hours a day Please be ready to give a brief description of the problem and what you were doing when the problem occurred before calling Service Support The Service Support representative will be able to serve you much quicker if you are prepared to answer the nine questions listed below G Getting Technical Support 1 What is the purchase date and serial number of the product 2 Were any messages displayed on the screen when the error occurred If so what was the exact wording of the message 3 What type of Computer are you using 4 When does the problem occur 5 Can the problem be reproduced If so what are the steps necessary to reproduce the problem 6 What version of the OS are you using 7 Are you
14. asive medium in your home power lines e Allows multiple computers to share Internet access printers and other resources through the power lines Very easy and intuitive to set up and install HomePlug Powerline Specification 1 0 compliant Up to 14 Mbps bandwidth Up to 990 distance through the power lines far enough for most households Worldwide compatibility Low risk of interference by other RF sources 56 bit DES encryption assures data security Signal will not pass power meter thus keeping the data safe in the house Encryption done by hardware with no sacrifice on bandwidth Most reliable home networking technology System Requirements Available AC power outlets in the room e Standard home power line wiring Computers with 10 100Base T adapters or 10 100Base T switch hub e When used as a node Windows 985 ME 2000 When used as a bridge any operating system OS transparent IOGEAR s HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge allows you to network your computers via your existing home power lines offers a data transmission speed of up to 14 Mbps and reaches up to 990 feet through standard power lines Package contents 1 HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge 2 CAT5 patch cable 3 Power cable 4 User Manual 5 Warranty Registration Card Me Y s 2 E IT 1 eet a i jet Wires m ni zt UNT EA TTL T dam em Tibe 2 3
15. ccess Topic 6 Sharing Internet Access So how can the Internet connection be shared among other computers on the HomePlug network Since neither the HomePlug Bridge nor USB Adapter are capable of routing at this time a routeris necessary in order to share an Internet connection Future versions ofthe HomePlug Bridge or USB Adapter may feature built in routing capabilities The following items are required for successfully sharing the Internet connection One 1 Router One 1 HomePlug Bridge One 1 DSL Cable Modem Active ISP Service for the DSL Cable Modem CAT5 Cables Also all computers that share the Internet connection must be connected to a Sharing Internet Access HomePlug to USB Adapter or a HomePlug Bridge Please note that only two 2 HomePlug Bridges are allowed on one network if used as bridges without installation of the software Please follow these steps for setting up Internet Sharing NAAR Gaula DSL nium Sharing Internet Access a Make sure that the DSL Cable modem is connected to the Router using the WAN port ontherouter b Connect the HomePlug Bridge to the Router using the Uplink port on the router c Check the link light on the HomePlug Bridge It must light up green IMPORTANT The HomePlug Bridge MUST connect to the Uplink port on the router d Make sure that the computers that need access to the Internet via the HomePlug network are each connected to a HomeP
16. lug Adapter or a HomePlug Bridge and reside on the same power grid Sharing Internet Access Checking Router Settings Please make sure that the following settings on your router are set The setup windows will depend on the router manufacturer s software A The IP should be obtained automatically B DHCP must be enabled C Release DHCP and then Renew DHCP to reset the IP Addresses It is recom mended that you verify that IP Addresses are obtained Once allthe above steps have been completed all HomePlug connected computers will be able to access the Internet Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting 1 Will HomePlug work in my house or apartment If the house or apartment was built under U S building standards using copper wiring then it will work 2 Whattypes of security problems will be facing If your house is on the same power grid as your neighbor then there is a potential for a hacker to get in through your neighbor s house However this is easily remedied by activating the encryption key on the HomePlug device 3 Will HomePlug work with Mac There is currently no software that supports Macs However the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge will work with Mac when used as a bridge Also by installing Virtue PC software on a Mac you will be able to install the windows based software under Virtue PC and have this Mac communicate with other PCs on HomePlug network Troubleshooting
17. ngs you need to click Back and start over again in appii neis wajisaidia Please wait while the Network Setup Wiz ard applies the changes and configures the computer Em as Bm am uos n imaman m aims a an Tn Networking Basics When the configuration is done the follow ing screen will come up Select one of the 4 options according to your needs In this example the last choice was selected Click Next Tik iC 38 in haw dri ki raq mi min TM mE has a EE LE weena LE add Networking Basics Then click Finish on this next Arhwari Setups Wizard window Conaletng the Network Ww 5 Wi zar QAM am Ba aq E mr bos remire eza ls a Het unm Con murmu uia nic mw pec Mane Tuyk cond che Fino Networking Basics The new setting will take effect after you restart the computer Click Yes to restart the computer Selem Sellings Change 2 computer before che now settings will kake ofct Te yrn wart In restart nid der mum Congratulations you have completed configuring this computer After setting up networks on all your comp
18. omputer with other computers on your net work 1 Using the computer that has the printer already connected to go to Start gt Control Panel gt Print ers and Faxes Click on the printer you want to share with others on the network and select Share this printer B ani gt 04 m MAATE ed 1 Fell ee FSB TT aac Bi Et ANETE fo alu NI PT m bee on L R h2 P HTG C ee Networking Basics 2 In the following window click on Share this Printer and type in the share name you would like After this is done click on Ap ply and then OK pam stylum CON Series Prope ier K ELLE 1 4 ae Om pares ch m anti re ke 7 zd die ifa Ez ka Ur pnta Jed S aa Bi c acd Ds Utica EA pn I U U U fbevrmn bp Urin M ed cum Pawariru m reqsi nd we KUY ka ae a Dd he ph sm een ratio berorr Fa gi Now when you go to Print ers and Faxes in the Control Panel you will see the supporting handunder neath the printer which
19. on a network If so what type of network is it 8 What have you already tried to get the problem resolved Iota Ug na ge Limited Warranty Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT DISK OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation expressed implied or statutory with respect to the contents or use of this documentation and especially disclaims its quality performance merchant ability or fitness for any particular purpose The direct vendor also reserves the right to revise or update the device or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity of such revisions or updates For further inquiries please contact your direct vendor 2002 IOGEAR All Rights Reserved PKG M0024 IOGEAR and the IOGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines Inc FireWire MAC Macintosh G3 G4 iMac Apple are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Classic is a registered trademark licensed to Apple Computer Inc Finder is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc All other brand and prod
20. ow and then click Next Salus T d eral ri ee LIN og ir d an m A Ok Char nnt E ntl ta aaa and cac ei 1 sertar sasaqa mn In the following window select among the 3 options which best describe this computer and then click Next If your computer connects to a broadband router gateway select the second option abris Salim Wiad nini n rrnnarhrn math kasqan ies EES LEE SDE DLE E E e LE Wes an E e ar E FETE Ange ah k E L fat Ar ce ih epee bai fe Networking Basics Fill in the information in the following window as you desire and then click Next ad IL ro s Si er Hamr rri i we HEKEJ FICE Enter the Workgroup name as you wish and then click Next Very important All computers on your net work should have the same Workgroup Sober Sal Sy ar Hampa red re ort oy ead iiem ea a iti iji EO e pery torpe 1 Networking Basics Review the setting in the following Selup WERE screen and click Next to continue If you want to change any setti
21. racies or errors that may appear in this document Table of Contents 02 Technical Support 67 Features tte 03 Product 69 Requirements ex he ae 525 04 Limited Warranty 70 Introduction 05 Installation 5 5 5 5 07 Network Configurations sa a 14 Networking 27 Network Setup Wizard 27 Checking Address 38 Assign a Static address 40 Sharing 43 Sharing Printers 48 Accessing the Internet 59 Troubleshooting Overview IOGEAR s HomePlug Powerline Network Ethernet Bridge allows you to network your home comput ers through the electric power lines in the house Setting up a home network has never been so simple just connect your computer to the HomePlug Bridge via the CAT5 patch cable provided in the package and then plug the power end to your AC power outlet you are connected This unit is compliant to HomePlug Powerline Specification 1 0 and offers up to 14 Mbps bandwidth while being less prone to interference By offering 56 bit DES encryption it is also much more secure than other home networking technologies such as wireless Ethernet Features No extra wires using the most perv
22. s Networking Basics Topic 4 Sharing Disks Folders Once the network has been checked configured you can access other systems via My Network Places To allow other systems to access data on your disks in your folders you have to give permission to share your disks and or folders 1 Select the disk or the folder to be shared for example in My Computer and right click on the icon of the disk to get the Context popup menu select Sharing and Security It is recommended to share only folders instead of the disk drive to avoid any security related issues Networking Basics f uy Compre Once you have selected the folder to be shared right click to select sharing and secu rity Fle vaw Feveke TL Poule s Ej Te gean auris n 27 uj went a Yanima i My taboir Hare cmm dena LII n Desker Removable Soc aee I Networking Basics 2 In the following window click to select Share this folder Then click on Permission Dracumenrs HIT hk a Izankrbbeihuczicd izca cheb Lhe Dr D hhi pz ce a Lament
23. startup correctly on boot 6 Will HomePlug operate on different Circuit Breakers Yes Circuit breakers do not affect performance of HomePlug devices however the signal will not pass through the power transformers outside your house 7 Can Neighbors get my HomePlug signal It is possible for your immediate next door neighbor to receive residual signal from your HomePlug adapter Unlikely but possible To prevent your neighbors from hacking your network the best thing you can do is type a different encryption password into your device when setting the encryption password Note All devices must have the same password to Troubleshooting be on one network If devices do not have the same encryption password they will not be able to communicate with each other 8 What OS does the HomePlug utility software fully support Windows 98SE ME XP and 2000 Windows NT and Mac are only supported by the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Without installing the HomePlug software with default operat ing mode as BRIDGE not NODE 9 What is the Range of HomePlug Approximately 990 feet 300 meters in wall power lines 10 How does 56bit DES compare with Wireless 802 11b 128bit WEP encryption 56bit DES is superior because of its DES type Encryption Just because 802 11B uses 128bit WEP with more bits doesn t mean the encryption is better Also the IOGEAR HomePlug devices use hardware 56bit DES encryption With hardware encryption the signal is
24. ters Die eras ME TM MEE EET lia in anms TRU gav baise Scent Kona Mardi HL A SORT WS ou mye 124 5 Click Next WFAN HamaPlun Saruni PIERII E lam Tha eC sani lt in e rov crei pun rec Jaca cae cler Network Configuration 6 Once your HomePlug Network has been configured click Next If other de vices are present on the HomePlug net work their addresses will be shown in HomePlug Network De vices prm KWOIAILI I I gms Q ASS zat Did bem rron ales paid u hr nada baretin ok reas x in m Network Configuration 7 After the configuration is complete click Finish E Teen WE Abus ORE a orrie Plus Phala ty Sa kusha k canc aded ccm TEE geb aver 22 LE fid abe due Nu gabs ws uu ra Tad Network Configuration Network Terms What is a node A node is any given device that resides or is connected onto an existing network A computer with a network card connected to a switch is a node The same thing applies to a Mac connected to a hub What is a bridge A bridge is used when connecting one side of the network with another network Previously connecting
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26. uters on the network you will be able to use your HomePlug network to share files printers and Internet connections Topic 2 Checking IP ad dresses in Windows 2000 Goto Start gt Programs gt Accessories gt Command Prompt Networking Basics B Networking Basics Type ipconfig at the prompt then press Enter You will see the IP address of this computer Corgnand Hrumgl TT F d Ter all J TH SEAL naa ri Li 1 z tat e 5 TP PamnT imnumat adnsyr r local Arta Uu anarcipn t1 HES hilt T E T rfi i ITE Networking Basics Topic 3 Assigning a Static IP Address L Rama Dmm ll em Note If you DHCP capable gateway router iis esha you don t need to assign any static IP addresses ELLE because the gateway router will automatically as BI oH Tf gr sign IP addresses to the computers on the net work kae bee Pe saw aam Go to Start gt Settings gt Control Panel gt Network Blais He Connections gt Local Area Connection Fondo i 1 Right click Local Area Connection then double
27. vailable connection on the computer that you plan to connect to the HomePlug network If the computer comes with a 10 100 Base T network card use the bridge if the computer comes with USB port use the USB adapter If the computer comes with both you can decide which one to use based upon your unique situation For Macintosh and other non Windows based computers the Ethernet Bridge is the only choice HomePlug Network Topologies There are various ways to connect your computers via HomePlug If all HomePlug units are used as nodes the topology is usually BUS If bridges are used to connect two networks together there maybe both BUS and STAR The following are several examples Network Configuration a Using the HomePlug to USB Adapter ONLY nann ema ate Beer arl lo ary Ohl Network Configuration b Using the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Node Mode Several HomePlug Bridges can be used HomePlug ta Ethernet Bridge GHPEG01 PL b rrnaer karraFliiq 2 coor Beer aeg mers Ehr yur der Network Configuration c Using the HomePlug USB Adapter AND Ethernet Bridge Node Mode HomePlug w Ethernet Bridge GHPD 1 HomePlug USE HomePlug to USB Adapter GHPLOI IH LIO CATS SEPP fo p n wr caompuber le HreaaPllur Delia ve
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