ActionTec 14 Mbps HomePlug Ethernet Adapter User manual

14 Mbps
HomePlug
Ethernet Adapter
Model #: HPE100I
User Manual
Ver 1.0
Solutions for the Digital Life™

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Table of Contents
1 Introduction 1
Package Contents 1
Features 2
System Requirements 2
Getting to Know the Ethernet Adapter 3
Technical Support 4
2 Connecting the HomePlug Adapters 5
Connecting the Adapters 5
Installing the Configuration Utility 6
3 Using the Configuration Utility 7
Device 7
Network 9
Security 10
About 11
4 Troubleshooting 13
Troubleshooting 13
Frequently Asked Questions 14
5 Setting Up Static IP Address 17
Windows 98 SE 17
Windows Me 20
Windows 2000 23
Windows XP 27
6 Setting Up File and Printer Sharing 31
File Sharing 31
Printer Sharing 39
a Specifications 41
General 41
LED Indicators 42
Environmental 42
b Glossary 43
Notices 47
Regulatory Compliance Notices 47
Modifications 47
Miscellaneous Legal Notices 48
Limited Warranty 49

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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec HomePlug Ethernet Adapter. The
HomePlug Ethernet Adapter is one of the easiest ways to enjoy home or small
business networking. It operates on the HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0
standard, providing data transfer speeds up to 14 Mbps over home AC wiring.
Since home power lines are the most pervasive medium in households, with multi-
ple outlets in every room, the HomePlug Ethernet Adapter allows multiple desktop
and laptop computers to be networked easily, enabling them to share an Internet
connection, printers, files, and games, without any additional wiring. If you want
to take your computer networking to the next level, the Actiontec HomePlug
Ethernet Adapter is sure to be one of the keys to your success.
Package Contents
Make sure the following items came in this package:
s Two Actiontec 14 Mbps HomePlug Ethernet Adapters
s Two Ethernet Cables
s Installation CD (includes this manual)
s Quick Start Guide
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Features
s HomePlug 1.0 compliant
s 14 Mbps data rate (maximum)
s 56-bit DES encryption
s Two-pronged US power plug (fits ungrounded power outlets)
s Power and Link indicators
System Requirements
s At least 2 available power outlets
s Standard home power wiring
s Computer with the following:
· CD-ROM drive
· IBM compatible running at 200 MHz or better
· 64 MB of RAM
· Ethernet network adapter
· TCP/IP installed

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Chapter 1 Introduction
Getting to Know the Ethernet Adapter
This section contains a quick description of the Adapter’s external features.
Front Panel
The Adapter’s front panel features 2 lights (LEDs):
Power Light
The Power light glows green when the Adapter is powered on, and remains off
(or dark) when no power is present.
Link Light
The Link light glows green when an Ethernet connection is detected, and blinks
when data is being transferred across the Adapter.

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Bottom Panel
The Adapter’s bottom panel contains one Ethernet port:
Ethernet Port
The Ethernet port is used to connect the Adapter to a computer or gateway/
router via Ethernet cable.
Technical Support
Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making durable, high-quality, high-perfor-
mance products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support Department
is available all day every day to provide professional support.
Actiontec Electronics, Inc.
760 N. Mary Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94085
Technical Support
Phone: (USA) 1-888-436-0657
(UK) 0845-65-80411
E-mail: http://support.actiontec.com/email_support/support_form.php
Internet: www.actiontec.com/support

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Connecting the
HomePlug Adapters
To connect the Adapters, they must be connected to a computer, plugged into a
standard wall outlet, and the Configuration Utility loaded on the computer.
Connecting the Adapters
To use the Adapters properly, one Adapter must be connected to a computer, and
the other Adapter must be connected to a router/gateway connected to a computer.
Connecting an Adapter to a Computer
1. Get one Adapter and one Ethernet cable from the package.
2. Insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the Adapter.
3. Plug the Adapter into a wall outlet.
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Note: Do not plug the Adapter into a UPS or power strip with
surge protection. The Adapter’s network signal may not pass
through these devices.
4. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on the back of
a computer.
Connecting an Adapter to a Router/Gateway
1. Get one Adapter and one Ethernet cable from the package.
2. Insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the Adapter.
3. Plug the Adapter into a wall outlet.
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Note: Do not plug the Adapter into a UPS or power strip with
surge protection. The Adapter’s network signal may not pass
through these devices.
4. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on a router/
gateway connected to a computer.
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5. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on a router/
gateway connected to a computer.
Next, follow the instructions in the next section, “Installing the Configuration
Utility.”
Installing the Configuration Utility
After connecting the Adapters, install the Configuration Utility:
1. Insert the Connection 1-2-3 CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer con-
nected to an Adapter.
2. When this window appears, click Finish.
3. Repeat for other computers connected to an Adapter.
The HomePlug Adapters are now connected and ready to use, and the
Configuration Utility is loaded on the computers. Go to chapter 3, “Using the
Configuration Utility” for information about changing the default configuration
settings of the Adapter.

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Using the
Configuration Utility
Once the Adapters have been properly connected and installed, the user can fur-
ther configure the Adapters using the Actiontec HomePlug Configuration Utility.
The Utility also provides information about the network. To access the Utility,
double-click on the Actiontec HomePlug Utility icon on the computer’s desktop.
The Utility appears on the desktop. See the following sections for more informa-
tion about the Utility’s capabilities.
Device
Selecting Device from the row of tabs near the top of the Utility’s window gener-
ates the “Device” tab.
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