HomePlug HP01, Easy Start

Page 1: ...2 5 3 1 3 Home Networking option 3 6 3 1 4 Home Networking option 4 6 3 2 Care Instructions 7 4 PLCConfig Installation 8 Running the InstallShield Wizard 8 5 Configuration 12 5 1 Diagnose a Local Powerline Device 12 5 2 Diagnose a Network Powerline device 13 5 3 Setting Up Security on a Local Powerline device 14 5 4 Setting Up power management on a Local Powerline device 15 6 Technical Data 17 7 F...

Page 2: ... lights LEDs and Ethernet port The LEDs depict the connection status as well as other information enabling detailed diagnosis of system malfunction The Ethernet port is to connect to a device in the home network The HP01 HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor has a standard power plug for connection to power outlet There are four main kinds of power plugs HP01 UK UK 3 pins UK plug with integrated 230V AC power...

Page 3: ...nsure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 120 VAC or 230 VAC depends on the power supply type in your country is used on the phase conductors all current carrying conductors 6 Plug the HP01HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor directly into a 100V AC 240V AC depends on the power supply type in your country wall outlet Do not use an extension cord between the adapter and the AC power source 7 Do not ...

Page 4: ...ort PL ACT Flash when the powerline device is transmitting or receiving data PL LINK Lights up powerline network is ready to use 10 100MB Red Green Lights up when connector to the 10 100M Ethernet Flash when transmitting or receiving data ETHERNET This is the connection point for connecting it to a computer or other devices with Ethernet port ...

Page 5: ...ples of Applications This section demonstrates some of the application scenarios 3 1 1 Home Networking option 1 Workstation with Internet connection over an ADSL Cable modem 3 1 2 Home Networking option2 Networking for Online Gaming ...

Page 6: ...tion 3 Networking for several workstations with one Internet connection over an ADSL Cable modem router 3 1 4 Home Networking option 4 Networking for several workstations with one Internet connection over an ADSL Cable router and an ADSL Cable modem ...

Page 7: ...es should be transferring data simultaneously Network Security Normally the electric meter forms a physical barrier i e only devices connected to this meter can be part of the network and benefit from the phase coupling We strongly recommend that you use the HP01 HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor internal device encryption It is configured with the HP01 HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor Configuration Utility ...

Page 8: ...s to manipulate the device for different needs for example device discovery changing default settings increasing security management etc If you decide to install the enclosed software utility just simply install the software CD included in the box and physically connect the devices into computers and power outlets For further assistance please refer to our Frequently Asked Questions section Runnin...

Page 9: ...asy Start Page 9 of 19 This section allows you to change the default directory where the program was installed If you don t want to change the directory click on Next to continue the installation process ...

Page 10: ...ike to select a different folder click the Browse button If not continue and click the next button This section 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 ...

Page 11: ...asy Start Page 11 of 19 This screen shows the progress of the installation his screen shows that the installation was completed successfully Click on Finish to exit the wizard Restart the computer or not ...

Page 12: ... show in the screen below The Main tab shows the Powerline units that are connected to the current computer and other devices on the network It will also tell Mac Address of each device It will let you refresh the window if you change devices and also will allow you to connect to different networks if multiple units are connected to your computer Note If you do not see ANY unit in the device statu...

Page 13: ...the same network password Case sensitive Note If a Unit shows MAC Address of all 0 s this unit might not have a solid connection or might not connect at all If this is the case please contact technical support Note If there are Units in your home that you do not see in this Network scan try to unplug all devices and plug them back in Only do this with the Units that you do not view in the network ...

Page 14: ...g device to the remote device Default Encryption Key This network password encrypts all data that is added to a 56 bit data encryption standard DES The DES Encryption is very secure and very difficult to crack Therefore your home network is very secure and very difficult to be breached Note Every unit on your home network MUST have the same Network Password for connectivity to be established throu...

Page 15: ...Easy Start Page 15 of 19 Click the OK button change network password successfully 5 4 Setting Up Power management on a Local Powerline Device ...

Page 16: ...wer management tab will allow you to choose power down timeout There are 5 statuses for you choose It will display a dialog such as Click the Apply button after choosing complete powerline device will put into standby status Figure 1 ...

Page 17: ...otocol installed and with Ethernet port LED Indicators 1 10 100Mb LED 1 Powerline Link Status LED 1 Ethernet Link Activity Status LED HomePlug connection Standard power plug Computer interface RJ45 Current consumption 40mA Power supply Integrated 230V AC Supply via Power Socket for EU UK AU Model Integrated 120V AC Supply via Power Socket for US Model Temperature Storage 25 70 Operation suitable f...

Page 18: ...vent this happen please enable the 56 bit DES security encryption on your Powerline Device To do that you must run the Powerline Configuration Utility on each Powerline device in your power line network This will only allow computers with the same security password to be able to receive information Q How do I find out what s my current speed and my signal strength of my Powerline device A Run the ...

Page 19: ...r more Powerline devices to setup a powerline network Q In order to making the Turbo Powerline Ethernet Bridge working properly do I have to install the Powerline Configuration Utility on every single computer who has the Turbo Powerline Ethernet Bridge plug into it A No the Powerline Configuration Utility is a utility to diagnose or setup encryption for Powerline device Due to Turbo Powerline Eth...