KIT PE-14 User manual

User’s Manual
Powerline Ethernet / USB adapter
PE-14/PU-14
http://www.kit21c.co.kr
©Copyright 2005 KIT.,CO.LTD. All Rights Reserved.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 :
1-1 Introduction
1-2 Important Safety Information
Chapter 2 : Powerline Ethernet adapter (PE-14)
2-1. Product Specifications
2-2. System Requirements
2-3. Package Contains
2-4. Hardware Installation
2-5. Software and Driver Installation
Chapter 3 : Powerline USB adapter (PU-14)
3-1. Product Specifications
3-2. System Requirements
3-3. Package Contains
3-4. Hardware Installation
3-5. Software and Driver Installation
Chapter 4 : Power Packet Configuration Utility
4-1. Device
4-2. Network
4-3. Security
4-4. Advanced
Chapter 5 : LED Function
5-1. Powerline Ethernet adapter
5-2. Powerline USB adapter
Appendix A : FCC Statement
Appendix B : Limited Warranty Information
Appendix C : Tech Support Information

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Chapter 1 :
1-1 Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the Powerline Ethernet / USB 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 KIT Powerline Ethernet / USB adapter utilizes the existing
110, 220Vac 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 Ethernet / USB adapter.

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1-2 Important Safety Information
This product is intended for connection to the AC power line.
The following precautions should be taken when using this product:
• Read all instructions before installing and operating this product.
• Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
• Do not operate this product near water.
• This product relies on a building’s electrical installation for short-
circuit (over current) protection. Ensure that a fuse or circuit
breaker no larger than 15 A is used on the phase conductors (all
current-carrying conductors).
• Do not allow anything to rest on the product interconnect cords.
• Do not locate this product where people may walk on the cords.
• The wall mount should be plugged directly into a 120/240V AC
wall outlet.
• Only a qualified technician should service this product. Opening
or removing covers may result in exposure to dangerous voltage
points or other risks.
• Unplug the wall mount from the wall outlet and refer the product
to qualified service personnel for the following conditions:
- When the interconnect cords are damaged or frayed.
- If liquid has been spilled onto the product.
- If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
- If the product does not operate normally when the operating
instructions have been followed.
- If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

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Chapter 2 : Powerline Ethernet adapter (PE-14)
2-1. Product Specifications
0℃to 55℃Operation Temperature :
-20℃to 70℃Storage Temperature :
10% to 85% Non-condensingOperating Humidity :
FCC part 15,
UL (US and Canada)
Safety & EMI :
5% to 90% Non-condensingStorage Humidity :
100 - 240V~, 50/60HzPower Input :
98.9ⅹ67ⅹ30mmDimensions (DⅹWⅹH) :
Collision, Link, Activity, Link/ActivityLED Status Lights :
56-bit DES EncryptionSecurity :
Up to 14MbpsNetwork Data Rate :
RJ-45 for Ethernet
2-Prong AC plug for powerline LAN
Media Interface :
TCP/IPProtocol :

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2-2. System Requirements
•Computing device such as a PC or printer with
an available Ethernet port
•32MBofRAM
• 10 MB of available hard disk space
• CD-ROM Drive
• Windows 98se, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
2-3. Package Contains
• Powerline Ethernet adapter
• Ethernet Cable
• Software CD
• User Manual
Important: After receiving the Powerline Ethernet adapter,
check for any shipping damages to on the carton and system
unit before proceeding with any installations. Inspect the
cartons for any obvious damages before unpacking.

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2-4. Hardware Installation
☞You will need at least two powerline adapters to create
a network connection.
☞Connecting the Ethernet Bridge to a router, network printer
or other networked device.
If the Powerline device is going to be connected to
something else than a computer, such as a Router, Broadband
modem, etc., no software needs to be installed. Simply plug the
Powerline Ethernet adapter into a LAN port of the other
network device and insert the Powerline Ethernet adapter in
an AC socket. No further installation is needed for this device.
1. Installing and Setting Up the Powerline Ethernet adapter
ⓐInstall the software FIRST.
ⓑConnect the Adapter directly into the wall outlet.
ⓒ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.
ⓓConnect the powerline ETHERNET cable to your PC.
ⓔLet Windows finish installing the Adapter

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3. To share a cable or DSL connection between PCs in
different rooms you will need one of the following setups :
- Cable / DSL modem
- Powerline Router
2. To connect two computers together in an isolated home
network you will need the following :
- A Powerline Ethernet adapter for each PC with an available
Ethernet port

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2-5. Software and Driver Installation
1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. The 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 “d:\Ethernet\Setup.exe”.
(Where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
3. The installer will start. Click “Next” to continue.

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4. Click ‘Next’ to start installation. The following screen is the
copyright notice. If the conditions are acceptable, select ‘I
Accept.’ Click ‘Next’ to continue.

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5. Enter a user name and organization name, and click Next
to continue installation. ( Username and Organization have
no importance in device operation. Window might look
slightly different on other plat-forms.)

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6. Press “Install” to start the Installation Wizard:

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7. Follow the on-screen instruction until you see the message
“Connect RD51X1-ETH.” Plug your powerline device directly
into a wall outlet, and then plug your ETHRNET cable from
the powerline device into your PC.

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8. Click “Finish” to complete the installation.
9. Click “Yes” to restart your computer.

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Chapter 3 : Powerline USB adapter
3-1. Product Specifications
0℃to 55℃Operation Temperature :
-20℃to 70℃Storage Temperature :
10% to 85% Non-condensingOperating Humidity :
FCC part 15,
UL (US and Canada)
Safety & EMI :
5% to 90% Non-condensingStorage Humidity :
100 - 240V~, 50/60HzPower Input :
82.6ⅹ51ⅹ23mmDimensions (DⅹWⅹH) :
Collision, Link, ActivityLED Status Lights :
56-bit DES EncryptionSecurity :
Up to 14MbpsNetwork Data Rate :
B-Type for USB
2-Prong AC plug for powerline LAN
Media Interface :
TCP/IPProtolcol :

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3-2. System Requirements
•Computing device such as a PC or printer with
• an available Ethernet port
•32MBofRAM
• 10 MB of available hard disk space
• CD-ROM Drive
• Windows 98se, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
3-3. Package Contains
• Powerline USB adapter
• USB Cable
• Software CD
• User Manual
Important: After receiving the Powerline Ethernet adapter,
check for any shipping damages to on the carton and system
unit before proceeding with any installations. Inspect the
cartons for any obvious damages before unpacking.

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3-4. Hardware Installation
☞You will need at least two powerline adapters to create
a network connection.
1. Installing and Setting Up the Powerline USB adapter
ⓐInstall the software FIRST. Your Powerline USB adapter
will not work until you install the software.
ⓑConnect the Adapter directly into the wall outlet.
ⓒ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.
ⓓConnect the powerline USB cable to your PC.
ⓔLet Windows finish installing the Adapter
★NOTE : INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE YOU
CONNECT THE ADAPTER TO YOUR
COMPUTER

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2. To connect two computers together in an isolated home
network you will need the following:
- A Powerline USB adapter for each PC with an available USB port
3. To share a cable or DSL connection between PCs in
different rooms you will need one of the following setups :
- Cable / DSL modem
- Powerline Router

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3-5. Software and Driver Installation
3-5-1. Software Installation
1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.
2. The 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 “d:\USB\Setup.exe”.
(Where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).
3. The installer will start. Click “Next” to continue.

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4. Click ‘Next’ to start installation. The following screen is the
copyright notice. If the conditions are acceptable, select ‘I
Accept.’ Click ‘Next’ to continue.