HomePlug VeseNET Powerline PLA-85-E User manual

VeseNET HomePlug Powerline
Ethernet Bridge
User Manual
Models Covered:
PLA-85-E and PLA-14-E
Wall-Plug
3-Port Desktop
PLA-85-3E

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FCC Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital
device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against radio interference in a commercial environment. This equipment can
generate, use and radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions in this manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause
interference, in which case the user, at his own expense, will b required to take whatever
measure are necessary to correct the interference.
CE conformity
These products comply with the technical requirements of the 1999/5/EC Directive (R&TTE)
and the other relevant provisions of the FTEG, and they are designed for use in the EU and
Switzerland.
The products are class A equipment. This equipment may cause interference with radio waves
in home use; if this occurs the operator may be required to take corrective action.
The CE and compliance certificate is available for download from the Solwise web site
Product warranty does not apply to damage caused by lightning, power surges or wrong voltage usage.
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Table of Content
Chapter 1: Introduction to the HomePlug Powerline Ethernet Bridge....................................... 4
Overview ................................................................................................................................ 4
Features .................................................................................................................................. 4
Package Contents ................................................................................................................... 4
System Requirements.............................................................................................................5
Panel ....................................................................................................................................... 5
Top ......................................................................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2: Installation ............................................................................................................... 7
Overview ................................................................................................................................ 7
Running the InstallShield Wizard .......................................................................................... 7
Chapter 3: Configuration......................................................................................................... 10
Overview .............................................................................................................................. 10
Diagnose Powerline network ............................................................................................... 10
Part 1: Diagnose a Local HomePlug Device................................................................... 10
Part 2: Diagnose a Network HomePlug device................................................................ 11
Setting Up Security on a Local HomePlug device............................................................... 12
Setting Up Security on a Network HomePlug device .......................................................... 12
Appendix A: Troubleshooting.................................................................................................. 14
Frequently Asked Questions ................................................................................................ 14
Appendix B: IP Addressing...................................................................................................... 17
What is an IP Address? ........................................................................................................ 17
Dynamic IP Addressing ....................................................................................................... 17
Static IP Addressing............................................................................................................. 17
Checking IP Address (Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000 / XP)................................................... 17
Setting Static IP Address...................................................................................................... 19
Part 1: Windows 98 SE / ME .......................................................................................... 20
Part 2: Windows 2000 / XP.............................................................................................. 23
Release and Renew an IP address ........................................................................................ 26
Part 1: Windows 98 SE / ME ........................................................................................... 26
Part 2: Windows 2000 / XP.............................................................................................. 29
Appendix C: Local Area Network .......................................................................................... 33
Sharing Files (Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP)............................................................... 33
Part 1: Sharing Folders.................................................................................................... 33
Part 2: Sharing Drives ..................................................................................................... 36
Part 3: Accessing Other Computers Shared Files ........................................................... 39
Sharing Printers (Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP)........................................................... 41
Part 1: Setup print server.................................................................................................. 41
Part 2: Network Printer Installation ................................................................................. 43
Access Internet ..................................................................................................................... 48
Part 1: Windows 98SE / ME ........................................................................................... 48
Part 2: Windows 2000 / XP............................................................................................. 52
Appendix D: Glossary............................................................................................................. 57
Appendix E: Product Specification ......................................................................................... 59
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Chapter 1: Introduction to the HomePlug Powerline
Ethernet Bridge
Overview
Thank you on the purchase of a VeseNET HomePlug Ethernet Bridge. Most of us
don’t enjoy buying long and expensive Ethernet cables or pulling the cables from one
place to another, but the VeseNET HomePlug Bridge is one of the easiest ways to
enjoy home or small business networking. Users can now experience a total network
solution with the HomePlug Bridge without having to run network cables or worry
about the fragility and security issues of wireless networks. The HomePlug Ethernet
Bridge operates on the HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0 standard, providing
speeds of up to 14Mbps or 85Mbps bandwidth (dependant upon model) over home
mains wiring. Since the home power lines are the most pervasive medium in
households with multiple outlets in every room, the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge allows
multiple home desktops and notebooks to be networked to share internet connection,
printers, files, and play games without any additional wiring.
The installation of the Ethernet Bridge only requires that a 10/100Mbps Network
Adapter is installed on the computers. This makes the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge
compatible with any device including Mac, Windows, and UNIX machines.
For security, all HomePlug devices are equipped with 56-bit DES encryption. The
private home power grid plus encryption makes HomePlug significantly more secure
than competing technologies.
The HomePlug Ethernet Bridge is the best solution for No-New-Wires home
Networking. With easy Plug and Play installation, and the reliability of VeseNET
HomePlug Ethernet’s products, the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge is the best solution for
high speed networking.
Features
• Up to 14 or 85 Mbps bandwidth over standard home power lines
• Estimated range of 300 meters in wall power lines
• No problem for the HomePlug signal passing through circuit breaker
• 56-bit DES encryption assure data security
• Encryption done by hardware, with no sacrifice on bandwidth
• Uses IEEE802.3 computer interface
• Plug-and-Play installation
• HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0 compliant
Package Contents
• 1 VeseNET HomePlug Powerline Ethernet Bridge Unit
• 1 HomePlug Quick Start
• 1 HomePlug User Manual (on CD)
• 1 Installation CD
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• 1 Power Cable (3 port desktop model only)
• 1 CAT5/RJ45 Ethernet cable
System Requirements
• At least 2HomePlug devices
• Available Ethernet port each computer or network
• Available empty power outlet
• Standard home power line wiring
• CD-ROM drive
Panel
Top
PL: On Detect other HomePlug devices on the same PowerLine network
Off Did not detect any other HomePlug devices on the same PowerLine
network
Eth LED (1,2,3 for desktop unit): Act / Link for Ethernet
Blinking: Ethernet activity
Lit: detect Ethernet connection
End
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Chapter 2: Installation
Overview
The installation of the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge will only take minutes. No setting
up for long wires through out the house. Just simply install the software CD that is
included in the box and after installation, physically plug the unit into the computer
and the wall outlet. Users will have options to adjust its security functions and the
platform of the network once everything is installed properly. For further assistance,
please read our Frequently Asked Questions section.
Running the InstallShield Wizard
Please insert the CD into your CD-ROM and wait a moment for the setup screen to
come up. If the CD-ROM does not auto run the CD, please click on ‘Start’ at the
bottom left of your screen (for most Microsoft Windows) and go to ‘Run’. Type in:
(CD Drive Letter):\eth\setup.exe and click ‘OK’
Once the software is loaded it will display a dialog such as is:
Please click on ‘Next’ to continue the installation.
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This section allows you to change the default directory where the program is
installed. If you don’t want to change the directory click on Next to continue the
installation process.
This screen shows the progress of the installation.
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This screen shows that the installation was completed successfully. Click on Finish
to exit the wizard. Now its time to setup you hardware connections please refer to the
next diagrams.
Plug your network cable into the computer’s RJ-45 network adapter port
Plug the other end of your network cable into the RJ-45 port locate at the back of
the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge. If you are using the 3 port desktop product then plug
your power connector into the power connector at the back of the HomePlug
Ethernet Bridge. Next plug your HomePlug Bridge into a convenient mains socket.
**Note: ** Do not plug the device into a UPS or power strip with surge
protection. The HomePlug Ethernet Bridge has its own power filter for
protection against surges.
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Chapter 3: Configuration
Overview
The HomePlug device uses 56-bit DES encryption to block outside access. The key
is set by using the HomePlug Configuration Utility on the CD. By default, the
protection is enabled. However, it is recommended that you change the default
network password. All your HomePlug devices must use the same network
password in order for the computers to be networked. Make sure that all devices are
loaded with the same network password.
Diagnose Powerline network
Part 1: Diagnose a Local HomePlug Device
Double click the PowerPacket Utility icon on your desktop to open this utility show
in the screen below
The Main tab shows the HomePlug 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 the Link Quality is poor, and appears red, or the Mac Address of any
of the units connected to this computer appears to be all 0’s, then you might
have a defective unit. Please contact technical support of your supplier **
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