Belkin F5D4050 User manual

User Manual
F5D4050
F5D4070
Powerline Adapters
Connect a USB-equipped desktop,
laptop or Ethernet-equipped device to a
powerline network

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Overview
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Knowing Your Powerline Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Installing the Powerline Ethernet Adapter
Software and Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Installing the Powerline USB Adapter
Software and Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Connecting to your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Uninstalling the Software and Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Using the Powerline Configuration Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Powerline Adapter (the Adapter). Now you
can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom you need
around the home or office using the existing power lines in your home or office.
The Belkin Powerline Adapter utilizes the existing 110-volt electrical wiring in
your home or office to connect all of your computers together to create a
network. The easy installation and setup will have you networking through your
power lines in minutes. Please read through this manual completely to ensure
that you get the most out of your Powerline Adapter.
Benefits:
•Lets you add network capability to any laptop or desktop computer, through
your electrical wall outlets
•Connects your computer to a powerline network without requiring you to
run new cables
•Utilizes existing electrical wiring to network your computers
•Installs with a simple, Plug-and-Play connection
•Transfers data at speeds of up to 14Mbps
•Avoids network disruption and powerline noise by using PowerPacket® —
hopping frequencies that maintain network connections
•Works with all devices compliant with HomePlug® 1.0 standard
•Fits any standard 2- or 3-prong wall outlet
•Offers 56-bit DES data encryption to allow for secure data transmissions
•Works with Windows® 98 SE, 2000, Me, and XP
•Comes with a Belkin Lifetime Warranty and free, 24-hour technical support

OVERVIEW
Product Specifications
Host Interface: USB 1.1 (F5D4050), Ethernet (F5D4070)
Standard: HomePlug 1.0
Power System Voltage: 100-140VAC
Maximum Data Rate: 14Mbps
Home Outlet Coverage: More than 99 percent
Encryption: 56-bit DES, cipher block chaining
Quality of Service: Prioritized Random Access
Power Consumption: 5.0V, 500mA max
LEDs: Powerline Link, Activity
System Requirements
F5D4050
•PC with one available USB port
•Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, or XP
F5D4070
•Computing device such as a PC or printer with an available Ethernet port
•TCP/IP protocol
Package Contents
F5D4050
•Powerline USB Adapter
•USB Cable
•Software CD
•User Manual
•Quick Installation Guide
F5D4070
•Powerline Ethernet Adapter
•Ethernet Cable
•Software CD
•User Manual
•Quick Installation Guide
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KNOWING YOUR POWERLINE ADAPTER
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F5D4050
Powerline Activity LED (Top)
Blinking: Communicating with other devices on the network
Off: Idle
Powerline Link LED (Bottom)
Solid: Connected to another powerline device on the network
Off: Not connected
F5D4070
Powerline Link LED (Top)
Solid: Connected to another powerline device on the network
Off: Not connected
Ethernet Link LED (Bottom)
Solid: Connected to your computer through an Ethernet cable
Off: Not connected
Powerline Link
Ethernet Link
Powerline Activity
Powerline Link
F5D4070
F5D4050

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INSTALLING THE POWERLINE ETHERNET ADAPTER
Installing and Setting Up the Powerline Ethernet Adapter - F5D4070
Skip to page 6 for Setting Up the Powerline USB Adapter
1. Install the software FIRST.
2. Connect the Adapter directly into the
wall outlet.
3. Do not connect the Adapter into a power
strip or surge protectors since these devices
may contain circuit filters, which may
degrade the powerline signal.
4. Connect the powerline ETHERNET cable to
your PC.
5. Let Windows finish installing the Adapter.
Software and Driver Installation
1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. The Belkin Powerline ETHERNET Adapter Setup Utility screen will
automatically appear. If it does not appear within 15–20 seconds, select
your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon named “Setup.exe”.
3. The installer will start. Click “Next” to continue.

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INSTALLING THE POWERLINE ETHERNET ADAPTER
4. Follow the on-screen instruction until you see the message “To complete
the installation of your Belkin F5D4070 Powerline ETHERNET Adapter do the
following.” Plug your powerline device directly into a wall outlet, and then
plug your ETHERNET cable from the powerline device into your PC.
5. After completing the Wizard, you will be asked to restart your computer.
Click “Yes” to restart your computer.
6. After rebooting, the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility icon will be on
your desktop. To open the Configuration Utility, double-click on this icon.

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INSTALLING THE POWERLINE USB ADAPTER
Installing and Setting Up the Powerline USB Adapter - F5D4050
1. Install the software FIRST. Your
Belkin Powerline USB Adapter
will not work until you install
the software.
2. Connect the Adapter directly into
the wall outlet.
3. Do not connect the Adapter into
a power strip or surge protector
since these devices may contain
circuit filters, which may degrade
the powerline signal.
4. Connect the powerline USB cable
to your PC.
5. Let Windows finish installing the Adapter.
Software and Driver Installation
1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. The Belkin Powerline USB Adapter Setup Utility screen will automatically
appear. If it does not appear within 15–20 seconds, select your CD-ROM
drive and double-click on the icon named “Setup.exe”.
NOTE: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE YOU CONNECT THE ADAPTER
TO YOUR COMPUTER

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INSTALLING THE POWERLINE USB ADAPTER
3. The installer will start. Click “Next” to continue.
4. Follow the on-screen instruction until you see the message “To complete
the installation of your Belkin F5D4050 powerline USB Adapter do the
following.” Plug your powerline device directly into a wall outlet, and then
plug your USB cable from the powerline device into your PC.
5. If this is the first time you install this device, Windows “Found New
Hardware Wizard” will launch.

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INSTALLING THE POWERLINE USB ADAPTER
6. After completing the Wizard, you will be asked to restart your computer.
Select “Yes” to restart your computer.
7. After rebooting, the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility icon will be on
your desktop. To open the Configuration Utility, double-click on this icon.