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Operating Instructions

Edition 01, August 2007

Page 13 of 20

HomePlug 8500W Wireless Adapter

Web User Interface

Regardless of the operating system implemented, you can use a browsers to access
the Web User Interface (graphical user interface) in order to adjust settings on the
devices. Enter the IP address of the HomePlug (default: 

192.168.1.254

) in your

browser.

NOTE:  

If you have connected the HomePlug 8500W directly to a router with 
activated DHCP server, use the IP address allocated by the router to access
the graphical user interface.

You are requested to, enter the administrator password (default: 

admin

).

When the input is completed successfully, the following window appears.

Fig. 9  System setting

You are now able to complete complex adjustments to the HomePlug 8500W
settings. The CD supplied contains an English PDF file in which all the menu items
are explained in detail. Only experienced users should use this method of
configuration.

Summary of Contents for HomePlug 8500w

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions Edition 01 August 2007 Page 1 of 20 HomePlug 8500W Wireless Adapter HomePlug 8500W Wireless Adapter...

Page 2: ...nnection and Control Lamps 7 Application Examples 8 Example 1 8 Example 2 9 Example 3 9 Example 4 10 Important Information 11 Network Capacity 11 Network Security 11 Connecting Wireless Devices 12 Web...

Page 3: ...tlets whose properties comply to those stipulated on the corresponding product labels If there is any cause for doubt consult your dealer or local power company 6 The HomePlug 8500W may only be connec...

Page 4: ...ed for transmitting data within a power network Any other use is considered unintended use Unauthorised modifications or reconstruction not described in this manual are not permitted Information on Di...

Page 5: ...y being physically connected to each other The HomePlug 8500W uses No New Wires communication in in each room via each power line using a transmission rate of up to 85 Mbps It has 4 indicator lamps LE...

Page 6: ...eless network name default yournetworkname and selecting an encryption default None Starting the Setup Utility NOTE Only possible with Windows operating systems Installation 1 Connect the HomePlug 850...

Page 7: ...ce has been detected not been detected Flashing lamp Communication with another HomePlug device Wireless On Off Access point is activated deactivated Flashing lamp LED flashes with wireless transmissi...

Page 8: ...500W Wireless Adapter Application Examples Application examples on using the HomePlug 8500W in a network are shown below Example 1 Workstation with internet access via ADSL cable modem In house power...

Page 9: ...Plug 8500W HomePlug 8500W Game console ADSL cable modem Fig 5 Example 2 Example 3 Network for several workstations with internet television IPTV and internet access via a WLAN ADSL cable modem router...

Page 10: ...4 Network for several workstations with internet television IPTV and internet access via an ADSL cable modem and a WLAN ADSL cable router HomePlug 8500W WLAN ADSL cable router In house power supply Ho...

Page 11: ...he setup utility on the Resource CD NOTE The HomePlugs operate with each other with overlapping phases If problems arise call an electrician to install a so called phase coupler Correct Use of Passwor...

Page 12: ...as follows to do this 1 Switch on the device to which the connection should be made 2 Open the software used to display wireless connections 3 Select the connection detected and register your device...

Page 13: ...ou have connected the HomePlug 8500W directly to a router with activated DHCP server use the IP address allocated by the router to access the graphical user interface You are requested to enter the ad...

Page 14: ...1 August 2007 HomePlug 8500W Wireless Adapter LAN Local Area Network Fig 10 LAN Local Area Network This function enables you to modify the IP address of the HomePlug or to select the Request IP Addres...

Page 15: ...August 2007 Page 15 of 20 HomePlug 8500W Wireless Adapter HomePlug Fig 12 HomePlug It is possible to search the network for HomePlug devices After conclusion a network name can be assigned to the devi...

Page 16: ...Wireless Fig 14 Wireless All the alterations of the respective wireless network settings are performed here Wireless Settings always offers basic settings such as Channel ID ESSID network name Data Ra...

Page 17: ...equipment is defective return it together with the purchase receipt and original packaging to the point of sale Technical Modifications This operating manual serves purely for information purposes Its...

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