Gigafast PE 903-EB, User Manual

Page 1: ...GigaFast HomePlug Ethernet Bridge PE 903 EB User Manual ...

Page 2: ... charged without prior notice FCC Interference Statement 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 radio interference in a commercial environment This equipment can generate use and radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used...

Page 3: ...assword of all devices remotely 18 Diagnostic Wizard 21 Chapter 4 MAC Configuration 25 Overview 25 Diagnose a local HomePlug device 25 Adding Devices 27 Setting up Security on a Network HomePlug device 28 Appendix A Troubleshooting 30 Appendix B IP Addressing 33 What s an IP address 33 Dynamic IP addressing 33 Static IP addressing 33 Checking IP addresses Win 98SE ME 2000 XP 34 Setup Static IP add...

Page 4: ...cessing Other Computers Shared Files on Win 98SE ME 2000 XP 55 Sharing Printers on Win 98SE ME 2000 XP 58 Connecting to the internet on Win98 SE ME 65 Accessing the Internet using Win 2000 XP 69 Appendix D Glossary 73 Appendix E Product Specification 75 Appendix F Warranty Info 76 Appendix G Contact Information 76 4 ...

Page 5: ... of the Ethernet Bridge only requires that a 10 100Mbps Network Adapter is installed on the computers This makes the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge compatible with any device including Mac Windows and UNIX machines For security all GigaFast HomePlug devices are equipped with 56 bit DES encryption The private home power grid plus encryption makes HomePlug significantly more secure than competing technolo...

Page 6: ...least 2 HomePlug devices Available Ethernet port each computer or network Available empty power outlet Standard home power line wiring CD ROM drive Panel Front PWR On Receive power Off Doesn t receive power HP On Detect other HomePlug devices Off Doesn t detect other HomePlug devices Ethernet LED 1 4 Blinking Ethernet activity Lit detect Ethernet connection Back 6 ...

Page 7: ...Wire Diagram 7 ...

Page 8: ...and the platform of the network once everything is installed properly For further assistance please read our Frequently Asked Questions section Running the InstallShield Wizard Please insert the CD into your CD ROM and wait a moment for the setup screen to come up If the CD ROM does not auto run the CD please click on Start at the bottom left of your screen for most Microsoft Windows and go to Run...

Page 9: ...Please click Next Please accept terms and continue by clicking Next 9 ...

Page 10: ...ll work under the circumstances which multiple logins are applied For example If the user wishes only he she can use the utility with that particular account then bubble in Only for me For those without multiple accounts or wishes to allow all users to access the utility choose Anyone who uses this computer all users When finished click the Next button to continue 10 ...

Page 11: ...on allows a user to go Back or Install the utility In case if the user wishes to change the previous options then go ahead and click on Back to change the settings If not continue and click the Install button 11 ...

Page 12: ...work cable into the RJ 45 port locate at the bottom of the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Plug your Home Ethernet Bridge directly into a power outlet on the wall Note Do not plug the device into a UPS or power strip with surge protection The HomePlug Ethernet Bridge has its own power filter for protection against surges Click OK when the unit is connected physically 12 ...

Page 13: ...choose to restart the computer later If so click on the No button Proceed the below steps to install the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Plug your network cable into the computer s RJ 45 network adapter port Plug the other end of your network cable into the RJ 45 port on any port on this 4 port HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Plug your Home Ethernet Bridge directly into a power outlet on the wall 13 ...

Page 14: ...ction Manager on the CD By default the protection is enabled However it is recommended that you change the default network password All your HomePlug devices must use the same network password in order for the computers to be networked Make sure that all devices are loaded with the same network password Note You will see the Icon on the screen that appears as a Red Monkey Wrench Double Click this ...

Page 15: ...ed to input the correct Network Password that will allow you to connect to the network with the same network password Renaming a device By clicking on the Rename button you can rename each HomePlug device to a specific name i e You can name the one connected to your computer in the office and name the computer connected in your family room to keep track of which is which This screen also tells you...

Page 16: ...Deleting a Device To delete a device from your home network click on the desired device and click delete Confirm by clicking Yes 16 ...

Page 17: ... HomePlug Device Click on the Add Device Button A screen will appear Input the DEK password for the device you want to add and click Done Default Encryption Key is locating the bottom of each unit Each HomePlug device will have a unique DEK 17 ...

Page 18: ...Network password A window will appear showing all the units that you do not have the Device Key DEK entered in for These devices will not allow you to change the network password You must first input the Device Key in order for you to be able to change the Network Password for these units Click Yes to continue 18 ...

Page 19: ...Another window will open click Next to continue Input the Desired Network Password Default is HomePlug And click Next 19 ...

Page 20: ...Click Finish to finish changing the network password for your network devices 20 ...

Page 21: ...Diagnostic Wizard If you are having a problem with one or more of your HomePlug units click the Diagnostic button Click Next to continue 21 ...

Page 22: ...The diagnostic wizard will check your HomePlug network and return with a summary of any problems it finds To view the report click Next 22 ...

Page 23: ...will display in the window and to view a detailed report click Detail Report otherwise click Finish The detailed report should look as follows It should contain all the information about your HomePlug network 23 ...

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Page 25: ...ou change the default network password All your HomePlug devices must use the same network password in order for the computers to be networked Make sure that all devices are loaded with the same network password Note O S 9 or O S X s HomePlug Connection Manager is locating on your installation CD You can run it from the CD directly or create a copy of the manager to your MAC first from the CD then...

Page 26: ... computer Check the connections and the cables that you are using Make sure that the Connection Eth Light is on 2 All the Devices should appear in the box If you click on the each of the devices it should show the MAC address If you wish to change the Network key for this product you will need to enter the DEK key into the password box This key is located on the bottom of the unit you want to chan...

Page 27: ...evices 1 To add a device click on the Add button 2 A box will appear with a prompt to add the Device Password The device password is located on the bottom of each unit Input the device password and click Add 27 ...

Page 28: ...t that you are connected to make sure you have the DEK password inputted in the Devices section of the utility Next click on the Preferences tab 2 The tab will have a box where the default network key is HomePlug If you wish to change it just retype the key of your choice or click random 28 ...

Page 29: ...3 A box will appear with all the devices that you are able to change the Network key for Click OK if this is correct or cancel if you don t wish to change the network key 29 ...

Page 30: ...n Check your Ethernet adapter on your computer and make sure its enable and working properly Also check your Ethernet cable make sure you use the right type it s plugged in correctly and it s working properly I can t connect to internet and other computers on my power line network Check your IP address and TCP IP protocol are set up properly for all the computers on your power line network Appendi...

Page 31: ...frequency band than other power line control devices and can co exist with technologies as X 10 CEBus and LONworks Q Can my neighbor receive my HomePlug signal A It is possible for your neighbor receive your HomePlug signal between two adjacent homes To prevent this happen please enable the 56 bit DES security encryption on your HomePlug Device To do that you must run the HomePlug Connection Manag...

Page 32: ... Q Can I connect my HomePlug device to an extension cord or an UPS A Yes HomePlug devices can be plugged onto extension cords but please note that this will reduce the powerline signal strength of the connection Sometime it may even reduce it to zero Please use a wall outlet if it s possible HomePlug devices do not work with UPS at this time Q Can I connect my HomePlug Ethernet Bridge to my Ethern...

Page 33: ...ther computers on the network Dynamic IP Addressing Dynamic IP Addressing is where the computer will automatically be assigned a new IP Address This IP Address will be unique to the network that it is working on and should not be the same as any other computer on the same network Static IP Addressing Static IP Addressing is where the computer will have a preconfigured IP Address This Address will ...

Page 34: ...Checking IP Address in Windows 98 SE ME 2000 XP Click Start and click Run Type Command in the run prompt Click OK 34 ...

Page 35: ...A Dos Command prompt will open Type in IPConfig and press Enter Your IP Address will Display along with the Subnet Mask and your Gateway 35 ...

Page 36: ...Setting IP Address on Windows 98 SE ME Right Click on Network Neighborhood and click Properties Click on TCP IP for the network adapter you want to set IP addresses for 36 ...

Page 37: ...X is very standard for home networks Click on the Subnet mask and if you know the subnet mask you want to use type it in otherwise it should fill in with 255 255 255 0 which is very standard for subnet masks Click on the Gateway tab and add in a gateway if you need to Then click OK 37 ...

Page 38: ...To save the changes you must restart so click YES 38 ...

Page 39: ...Setting IP Address on Windows 2000 XP Right click My Network Places and click Properties 39 ...

Page 40: ...Find and Double Click the Local Area Connection for the Network adapter you want to Set IP s for Click Properties 40 ...

Page 41: ...ing IP address Type in the IP Address you wish to use 192 168 XXX XXX is very standard for home networks Click on the Subnet mask and if you know the subnet mask you want to use type it in otherwise it should fill in with 255 255 255 0 which is very standard for subnet masks Click 41 ...

Page 42: ...ateway and fill that in If you know the DNS you are going to use fill it in otherwise leave it blank Then click OK To check that everything is Correct Click on Support and the information you typed in should appear 42 ...

Page 43: ...Releasing IP Address in Windows 98 SE ME Click Start and then click Run Type Winipcfg and click OK 43 ...

Page 44: ...Select the Network adapter you want to release IP s for Click Release 44 ...

Page 45: ...Your IP Address should turn to 0 0 0 0 If you Click Release and an error saying IP Address for adapter is already released then you do not need to release any more try Renewing your IP 45 ...

Page 46: ...Releasing IP Address in Windows 2000 XP Click Start and then click Run Type Command and click OK 46 ...

Page 47: ...Type ipconfig release and press Enter Your IP Address should turn to 0 0 0 0 To renew your address check Renewing IP Address 47 ...

Page 48: ...If you receive an Error The operation failed as no adapter is in the state permissible for this operation Then you might need to set your Network adapter to obtain your IP Address Automatically 48 ...

Page 49: ...Appendix C Local Area Network Sharing Files Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP Double click My computer Double Click the Drive where the folder that you want to share is located 49 ...

Page 50: ...Right Click on the folder you want to share and click Properties Click on the sharing tab then If you understand the risk but still want to share the root of the drive click here 50 ...

Page 51: ...re this folder on the network and specify the name you want the folder to be seen as on the network A Hand should appear under the folder you wanted to share letting you know that it is shared on the network 51 ...

Page 52: ...Sharing Drives on Windows 98 SE ME 2000 XP Right click on My Computer and click Properties Right click on the drive you want to share and click Properties 52 ...

Page 53: ...Click on the Sharing tab If you understand the risk but still want to share the root of the drive click here 53 ...

Page 54: ...n Share this folder on the network and specify what you want your shared folder to be viewed as A hand should appear under the drive you wanted to share This lets you know that it is shared on your network 54 ...

Page 55: ...ared Files on Windows 98 SE ME 2000 XP Find the IP Address of the computer you want to access Look at Check IP Click Start and then click Run Type and the IP address of the computer you want to access Format is XXX XXX XXX XXX 55 ...

Page 56: ...computer you are trying to access will open in a new window An Alternate way to do the same thing is to find the Computer Name of the computer you are trying to access And typing ______ with the computer name in the blank 56 ...

Page 57: ...All the files that the computer you are trying to access will open in a new window 57 ...

Page 58: ...Sharing Printers on Windows 98 SE ME 2000 XP Click Start and click Printers and Faxes Right click on the printer you want to share and click Properties 58 ...

Page 59: ...Click the Sharing tab and click Share the printer then specify the name that you want the printer to be seen as on the network Then click OK A hand should appear under the printer you want to share 59 ...

Page 60: ...lation for Windows 98 SE ME 2000 XP Click Start and click on Printers and Faxes The Printers and Faxes window should open on the left side there should be an Add a Printer button under Printer Tasks Click on Add a Printer 60 ...

Page 61: ...The Add Printer Wizard should appear click Next to proceed 61 ...

Page 62: ... to another computer and click Next Click Browse for a printer unless you know the computer name or IP address of the printer and the exact printer name or the printer is at a location that can be connected to through the internet And click Next 62 ...

Page 63: ...through your network and select the printer that you want to add Highlight it and click Next Click Yes to proceed Unless you want this to be your default printer click NO otherwise click YES and click Next 63 ...

Page 64: ...he network installation The printer should now be installed on your computer Note You may need to install drivers for the printer you want to install so make sure you have them available before trying to install any printer 64 ...

Page 65: ...o Internet on Windows 98 SE ME Double Click Internet Explorer The Internet Connection Wizard Should open If this does not open and Internet Explorer Opens up skip to Section 7 Click I want to set up my Internet 65 ...

Page 66: ...ction Manually or I want to connect through a local area network LAN click Next Click I connect through a local area network LAN Click Next Click Automatic discovery of proxy server recommended Click next 66 ...

Page 67: ...Unless you want to setup your Email you can do this separately later Click NO and click Next Click the box and click Finish 67 ...

Page 68: ...You should be on the internet If a website does not occur Try to Release IP then Renew IP and try to Ping your gateway 68 ...

Page 69: ...Accessing the Internet using Windows 2000 XP Double Click on Internet Explorer The New Connection Wizard might open If this does not happen skip to Step 7 Click Next 69 ...

Page 70: ...Click Connect to the Internet and click Next Click Set up my connection manually 70 ...

Page 71: ...Click Connect using a broadband connection that is always on Click Finish 71 ...

Page 72: ...You should be on the internet If a website does not occur Try to Release IP then Renew IP and try to Ping your gateway 72 ...

Page 73: ...l times to gain access Gateway A gateway is a hardware and software device that connects two dissimilar systems such as a LAN and a mainframe In Internet terminology a gateway is another name for a router Generally a gateway is used as a funnel for all traffic to the Internet IEEE The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers The IEEE describes itself as the world s largest technical profe...

Page 74: ...device that connects subnet works together Routers are useful in breaking down a very large network into smaller sub networks they introduce longer delays and typically have much lower throughput rates than bridges Static IP Addressing A method of assigning IP addresses to clients on the network In networks with Static IP address the network administrator manually assigns an IP address to each com...

Page 75: ... Network Interface HomePlug Powerline Cable Connection 10Base T UTP CAT 3 4 5 100Base TX UTP CAT 5 Installation Plug and Play LED Indicators PWR Power HP HomePlug Link Act Ethernet 1 4 Link ACT HomePlug Certifications HomePlug Powerline Specification 1 0 Operating Temperature 0 40 C Humidity 5 90 Certifications FCC Class B CE Mark HomePlug Connection Manager Support Windows 98SE ME 2000 XP Warrant...

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