SWEEX LD000020 User manual

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Important!
Do not connect the Powerline USB Adapter to a UPS or a power point with over voltage protection.
Contents of the package
Before starting the installation first check that all necessary parts are present. The box should contain the following parts:
• Sweex Wireless USB Adapter
• USB cable
• This manual
• Installation CD-ROM with drivers
Should one of the above parts be missing, please contact your supplier.
Specifications
• Transmission speed: Maximum 14 Mbps
• Home Plug Powerline Alliance Specification V1.0.1
• Security: 56-bit DES encryption
• Range: 200 metres via the mains supply
• USB 1.1 interface
• Modulation: OFDM
• 3 status LEDs:
• Dimensions: 90 x 63 x 30 mm
• Supports Windows 98SE, 2000 and XP
Installation
Before proceeding with the installation we strongly advise you to ensure that the operating system is up-to-date. This can be easily checked by
opening “Internet Explorer” and selecting the “Tools” menu and then the “Windows Update” option.
The type of installation depends on the operating system that is being used. This manual describes the installation for the following operating
systems:
• Windows 98SE, 2000 and XP (Home and Professional)
LD000020 Sweex Wireless USB Adapter
Introduction
Thank you for buying the Powerline adapter. This Powerline adapter will help you to create a network simply and quickly via the mains supply.
You can now change any power point into a connection point for a network. The Powerline adapter is easy to install and very user-friendly.
The adapter is compatible with Windows 98SE, 2000 and XP. It has a maximum transmission speed of 14 Mbps, which is more than sufficient for
an Internet connection via the mains supply. Because of the standard plug and the USB 1.1 interface, this adapter is easy to use in combination
with both desktop computers and laptops. Depending on the circumstances the adapter has a range of 200 meters via the mains supply.
For extra safety the Powerline adapter is supplied with 56 bits DES encryption. This means that data must first be encrypted before being
submitted, making it virtually impossible for anyone to listen into any of the communications.
For the correct operation of your Powerline adapter we advise you to first read this manual carefully. If after reading the manual you still
encounter problems with the installation or operation of your Powerline adapter, you can find more information on our website on
http://www.sweex.com.
Important safety instructions
This product is intended for connection to AC power line. The following pre-cautions should be taken when using this product:
• Please read all instructions before installing and operating this product.
• Please follow all warnings and instructions marked on the product.
• Do not operate this product near water.
• This product should never be placed near or over a radiator or heat register.
• This product relies on a building’s electrical installation for short-circuit (over current) protection.
• Ensure that a safety fuse or circuit breaker no larger than 6A is used on the phase conductors (all current-carrying conductors).
• Do not allow anything to reset on the product internonnect cords.
• Do not locate this product where people may walk on the cords.
• The power cord should be plugged directly into a specification AC wall outlet.
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Only a qualified technician should service this product. Opening or removing covers may result in exposure to dangerous voltage points or other risks
• Unplug this product from the wall outlet and refer the product to qualified service personnel for the following conditions:
1. When the interconnect cords are damaged or frayed.
2. If liquid has been spilled onto the product.
3. If the product has been exposed to rain or water.
4. If the product does not operate normally when the operating instructions have been followed.
5. If the product exhibits a distinct change in performance.

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Installation Procedure
1. Power up the computer and wait until all programs have been loaded and have started up. Depending on the settings, you may first need to
logon to the computer with your username and password. Use the cursor as your tool. As soon as it changes from an hourglass into an arrow
and the hard drive light has stopped flashing, the computer has finished starting up and is ready for the installation.
It is possible that for Windows 2000 or XP you do not have the required authorisation to install the drivers and software. In this case contact
your system administrator. You will need administrator rights to install new hardware and software.
2. Insert the CD-ROM supplied in your CD-ROM drive. Setup will automatically start. If not, first click “Start”, and then “Run”. Type the following
in the window: “D:\setup.exe” (D stands for the drive letter of the CD-ROM player.)
3. The CD will start up the installation program. Click “Next” to continue.
4. Enter your details and click “Next” to continue.
5. The location for the driver program is displayed. Click “Install” to continue.
6. Connect the Sweex Powerline USB Adapter to a free USB port on the computer and click “OK”.
7. In Windows XP a speech balloon will appear in the bottom right of the screen, describing how the adapter is being installed. To continue the
installation procedure under Windows XP go to point 8.
If an adapter is installed for the first time under Windows 98SE and 2000, a message will appear on the screen within a few seconds,
informing you that new hardware has been found. To continue the installation procedure under Windows 98SE and 2000 go to point 10.

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8. Click “Finish”.
9. Restart the computer in order to complete the installation. Close all programs that are running and click “Yes” to restart the computer.
The Powerline USB Adapter is now ready to use with Windows XP.
10. Continue the installation procedure for Windows 98 SE
11. Click “Next” to continue.
12. Make sure the option “Find the best driver (recommended)” is ticked.
13. Select the option “CD-ROM drive” and click “Next”.

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14. Windows 98 will start searching for the best driver, this may take a while. The above screen shows that the driver has been found. Click
“Next” to continue.
15. Follow the instructions until the next screen appears.
16. Click “Finish”.
17. Restart the computer in order to complete the installation. Close all programs that are running and click “Yes” to restart the computer.
The Powerline USB Adapter is now ready to use under Windows 98SE or 2000.
Settings of Powerline devices
Before this step, check if the Powerline device is connected. Double-click on the Powerline logo (the analogue meter). The Powerline network
configuration programme is opened and the menu below will appear.
Device
When starting up the programme, the following screen will appear. The programme will immediately start to search for the various Powerline
devices connected to the computer. The devices that are found will appear in the textbox. Select the device you want to use and click “Connect”.

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LD000020 Sweex Wireless USB Adapter
Einleitung
Zuerst möchten wir uns herzlich dafür bedanken, dass Sie sich für den Powerline Adapter entschieden haben. Mit Hilfe dieses Powerline Adapters
lässt sich schnell und einfach ein Netzwerk über das Stromnetz einrichten. Auf diesem Wege ist jede Steckdose als Netzwerkanschluss nutzbar.
Der Powerline Adapter ist leicht zu installieren und zeichnet sich durch hohen Benutzungskomfort aus.
Der Adapter ist mit Windows 98SE, 2000 und XP kompatibel. Der Adapter hat eine maximale Übertragungsgeschwindigkeit von 14 MBit/s. Für
die Kommunikation z. B. mit dem Internet über das Stromnetz ist diese Geschwindigkeit mehr als ausreichend. Dank dem Standardstecker und
der USB-1.1-Schnittstelle ist der Adapter sowohl mit Desktop-PCs als auch Laptops einfach zu verwenden. Der Adapter hat je nach den örtlichen
Gegebenheiten eine Reichweite von 200 Metern über das Stromnetz.
Aus Sicherheitsgründen bietet der Powerline Adapter eine DES-Verschlüsselung mit 56 Bit. Das bedeutet, dass die Daten vor dem Versand zuerst
verschlüsselt werden. Das Abhören der Kommunikation wird damit praktisch unmöglich.
Um eine ordnungsgemäße Funktion dieses Powerline Adapters zu gewährleisten, empfehlen wir Ihnen, zuerst diese Anleitung sorgfältig zu lesen. Falls trotz dieser
Anleitung Probleme bei der Installation oder Verwendung des Powerline Adapters auftreten, finden Sie auf unserer Website http://www.sweex.com weitere Informationen.
Wichtige Sicherheitshinweise
Dieses Gerät ist für den Anschluss an eine Netzspannungsleitung vorgesehen. Bei Verwendung dieses Geräts müssen folgende
Sicherheitsvorkehrungen getroffen werden:
• Bitte lesen Sie vor Installation und Inbetriebnahme dieses Geräts alle Anweisungen.
• Bitte beachten Sie alle Warnungen und Anweisungen auf dem Gerät.
• Betreiben Sie das Gerät nicht in der Nähe von Wasser.
• Dieses Gerät darf keinesfalls nahe oder über einem Heizkörper oder Warmluftauslass aufgestellt werden.
• Dieses Produkt ist darauf angewiesen, dass im Gebäude ein Kurzschluss- bzw. Überstromschutz installiert ist.
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Stellen Sie sicher, dass der Nennwert der Sicherungen bzw. Sicherungsautomaten in den Phasenleitungen (allen spannungsführenden Leitern) 6 A nicht überschreitet.
• Achten Sie darauf, dass nichts auf den Verbindungskabeln des Geräts abgestellt wird.
• Stellen Sie dieses Produkt nicht an einem Ort auf, wo Personen auf die Leitungen treten können.
• Das Netzkabel sollte direkt in eine Netzsteckdose gemäß Spezifikation eingesteckt werden.
• Wartungsarbeiten am Gerät sollten nur von qualifizierten Technikern ausgeführt werden. Das Öffnen oder Abnehmen von Abdeckungen kann
dazu führen, dass Teile, die gefährliche Hochspannungen führen, freigelegt werden oder andere Gefahren auftreten.
• Ziehen Sie in folgenden Fällen das Netzkabel ab und lassen Sie das Gerät von qualifiziertem Servicepersonal warten:
1. Wenn die Anschlusskabel beschädigt oder durchgescheuert sind.
2. Wenn Flüssigkeiten auf das Gerät geschüttet wurden.
3. Wenn das Gerät Regen oder Wasser ausgesetzt war.
4. Wenn das Gerät nicht ordnungsgemäß funktioniert, obwohl die Betriebsanleitung beachtet wurde.
5. Wenn eine deutliche Änderung der Gerätefunktion festzustellen ist.
Network
The network screen will display all devices that can be found on the mains supply, together with the MAC address. The adjacent column shows
the transmission speed. Select the device you want to connect to. The MAC address of a device can be found on the bottom of the devices (MAC
ID).
If the device cannot be found in the textbox, it may be that the password for the network is different from the password being used now. The
password can be changed to a universal password in the security screen.
Security
The default factory password is “HomePlug”. This password can be changed in the textbox. Enter a password and click “Set Local”. This
password will only apply to the device that is connected to the computer at this moment. The password must have a minimum of 4 and a
maximum of 24 characters. The password is case sensitive.
Advanced
This screen provides the option to set a network password for other devices that are connected via the mains supply. Enter the required network
password in the textbox. Next enter the password for the device (this can be found on the bottom of the Powerline devices). Find the password
for all devices you want to manage and enter these in the textbox. The device must be connected to the mains supply in order to confirm the
password and add it to the “Remote Passwords” list. Now click “Set All” to allocate the password to all devices in the list.
About
Here you can see which version of the “Powerline Configuration Utility” is being used.
Warranty
All articles that are carried under the name Sweex Essentials have a 3-year term of guarantee. Only the Sweex digital photo and video cameras
have a 2-year term of guarantee. We offer a warranty of six months on rechargeable batteries.
Settlement of guarantee takes place only via the dealer where you have purchased the product in question.