NetComm NP285, User Manual

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Page 2: ...y with the NP285 11 Network Security 11 How to Use Passwords Correctly 11 Network Volume 11 4 Configuration Utility for Windows 12 Running the Utility 12 Main screen 12 Privacy Screen 15 Diagnostics Screen 16 About Screen 17 5 Examples of NP285 Usage 18 Home Networking option 1 18 Home Networking option 2 19 Home Networking option 3 20 Home Networking option 4 21 6 Frequently Asked Questions 22 Ge...

Page 3: ...ng this technology two computers have a virtual Ethernet connection without the need to be physically connected to each other The NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor is simple to install and use It has 3 indicator lights LEDs and an Ethernet port The LEDs display the connection status as well as other information enabling detailed diagnosis of system malfunction The Ethernet port on the NP285 is...

Page 4: ...owing items in your HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor Kit If any of the items is damaged or missing please contact your dealer immediately 2 x NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptors Package Contents Note 2 x CAT 5 UTP Straight Ethernet Network Cables RJ 45 Installation CD containing Utility Software and NP285 User Guide ...

Page 5: ... relies on the building s electrical instal lation for short circuit over current protection Ensure that a fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 240 VAC is used on the phase conductors all current carrying conductors 6 For maximum performance we advise that you do not use an extension cord or multi power board between the adapter and the AC power source Plug the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adap...

Page 6: ...rk passwords Your computer must meet the following requirements in order to use the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor Configuration Utility Windows Operating Systems Windows 98SE Windows Me Windows 2000 or Windows XP with Ethernet con nection Pentium III 300 MHz MMX PC or greater At least 128MB hard disk space and memory CD ROM drive Note Your computer or the device to which you want to connect...

Page 7: ...t port PWR Lights up when connected to AC power supply PL LINK Lights up when detected and connected with another HomePlug adaptor within the network ETH LINK ACT Lights up when connected to the Ethernet port of the computer or other Ethernet devices Flashes during data transfer ETHERNET This is the connection point for connecting it to a computer or other devices with Ethernet port ...

Page 8: ...Under Add select Protocol and click Add again In the next dialog box under Manufacturer select Mi crosoft and under Network Protocol select TCP IP 4 If you wish to share your Internet connection over your network you will need to ensure that the computers are set up to use the LAN for Internet access Under Start Settings Control Panel Internet Option select the Connections tab and enable the Never...

Page 9: ...al that came with your Ethernet Network adaptor Card for further instructions 2 Open the properties of the LAN connection on the connected computers Select Start Control Panel Network and Internet Connections Click with the right mouse button on the corresponding LAN connection and select Properties 3 Click the entry for the TCP IP protocol of the network adaptor and on Properties Enable the optio...

Page 10: ...n please run the Setup exe file on the CD The Setup exe file can be found in the root directory of the CD 6 Follow the on screen instructions to install the Configuration Utility 7 Please refer to the next pages to run the Configuration Utility Note 1 Before connecting the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor please note its Password located on the Product ID label on each NP285 adaptor and keep it a...

Page 11: ...torage options in clude notebooks wallets and text files in computers Do not pass on your password unnecessarily Select a random password Use random strings of letters and numbers Passwords from common language usage are not secure Change the password regularly or immediately if you feel it has been compromised Passwords should be changed as frequently as possible This requires a little effort but ...

Page 12: ... In most cases only one device will be seen In situations where there are more than one device connected such as a USB and also an Ethernet device the user may click to select the one to manage through and then click the Connect button to its right The status area above the button indicates that your PC is connected to that same device The lower panel displays all the HomePlug devices discovered o...

Page 13: ...ired when creating a private network first select the device by clicking on it s name in the lower panel and then click on the Enter Password button A dialog box will appear as shown below to type the password The selected device name is shown above the field for entering the password Click OK after entering the new password A confirmation box will appear if the password was entered correctly If a de...

Page 14: ...o resolve common problems will be presented Note The device must be present on the power line plugged in in order for the password to be confirmed and added to the network If the device could not be located a warning message will be shown The Scan button is used to perform an immediate search of the HomePlug devices connected to the computer By default the utility automatically scans every few sec...

Page 15: ... than HomePlug will show the network type on the main screen as Private The Network Name is between 4 to 24 characters The Set Local Device Only button is used to change the network name network password for the local device only After doing this all the devices seen on the Main panel prior to this will no longer be able to communicate or respond to the computer as they will be on a different logi...

Page 16: ...network interface card Identify versions of all Driver DLLs and Libraries used NDIS and optionally HomePlug chipset manufacturer name Turbo Only devices MAC Firmware Version Turbo Only devices Vendor namehe Network dialog screen provides detailed information about your power line network The lower panel contains a history of all remote devices seen on the computer over time Devices are shown here ...

Page 17: ...thernet over Power Adaptor 17 YM798 Rev1 About Screen The About screen shows the software version Users are also able to activate or de activate the Autoscan feature by clicking on the check box under the Preferences column ...

Page 18: ...hernet over Power Adaptor YML798 Rev1 5 Examples of NP285 Usage This section demonstrates some of the application scenarios Home Networking option 1 Workstation with Internet connection over an ADSL Cable modem or ADSL Extension ...

Page 19: ...NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor 19 YM798 Rev1 Home Networking option 2 Networking for Online Gaming ...

Page 20: ...20 NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor YML798 Rev1 Home Networking option 3 Networking for several workstations with one Internet connection over an ADSL Cable modem router ...

Page 21: ...NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet over Power Adaptor 21 YM798 Rev1 Home Networking option 4 Networking for several workstations with one Internet connection over an ADSL Cable router and an ADSL Cable modem ...

Page 22: ... caused different problems e g problems concerning radiation and compatibility with other devices electromagnetic compatibility C Tick EMR Furthermore with Internet Power line technology the provided bandwidth has to be shared with up to several hundred members but with HomePlug the bandwidth is only shared amongst a small number of users Is HomePlug technology compatible with other home networkin...

Page 23: ... according to all essential standards Do other domestic appliances interfere with the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor in their normal operating modes All devices that are sold within Australia must have the appropriate certification For example in Australia all electrical products must be labelled with the C Tick emblem to show that they conform to the Australian standard This ensures that de...

Page 24: ... common network password within the group or network Security Can my neighbour listen to my data when he is connected to the same power supply Your electric meter dampens the signal enormously and represents a natural barrier from your neighbour However if you have power supply lines lying unfavourably close to your neighbour s power lines it is possible that your neighbour will benefit from an uni...

Page 25: ... power supply lines partly without a separated earth wire Does the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor operate in this circumstance The NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor will also operate correctly in this case Can I plug the NP285 Turbo HomePlug Ethernet Adaptor into an extension cable or into a multi socket power board or do I have to plug it directly in the wall socket Yes you can plug th...

Page 26: ...the carrier rate which is indicated by the Configuration Utility are uncommonly low Which values are in the realm of normality and what can I do to boost the carrier rate Please remember that the carrier rate falls with increasing reach up to 5000 square feet and the number of adapters installed 10 adaptors are ideal The maximum throughput that the technology can support is about 85Mbits per second...

Page 27: ...talled and with Ethernet port LED Indicators 1x Power LED 1x Powerline Link Status LED 1x Ethernet Link Activity Status LED HomePlug connection Standard Australian power plug Computer interface RJ45 Power supply Switch mode 90V 264V supply Temperature Storage 25 C 70 C Operation suitable for room temperature 27 C Environment Suitable for room temperature 27 C 10 90 humidity non condensing System r...

Page 28: ...RJ 45 Network Ports can connect any networking devices that use a standard LAN interface such as a Hub Switch Hub or Router Use unshielded twisted pair UTP or shield twisted pair STP cable to connect the networking device to the RJ 45 Ethernet port Depending on the type of connection 10Mbps or 100Mbps use the following Ethernet cable as prescribed 10Mbps Use EIA TIA 568 100 Category 3 4 or 5 cable...

Page 29: ...her end In a crossover cable the wires of 1 2 3 6 are reversed so that wire 1 become 3 at the other end of the cable 2 becomes 6 and so forth To determine which wire is wire 1 hold the RJ 45 cable tip with the spring clip facing towards the ground and the end pointing away from you The copper wires exposed upwards to your view The first wire on the far left is wire 1 You can also refer to the illus...

Page 30: ... product without notice NetComm is a registered trademark of NetComm Limited All other trademarks are acknowledged the property of their respective owners Customer Information ACA Australian Communications Authority requires you to be aware of the following information and warnings 1 This unit shall be connected to the Telecommunication Network through a line cord which meets the requirements of t...

Page 31: ...d if 1 You or someone else use the product or attempts to use it other than as specified by NetComm 2 The fault or defect in your product is the result of a voltage surge subjected to the product either by the way of power supply or communication line whether caused by thunderstorm activity or any other cause s 3 The fault is the result of accidental damage or damage in transit including but not li...

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