2.2 Connection and Indicator Lights
The WP-A002E WodaPlug Ethernet Adapter has three lights indicator (LEDs)
and an Ethernet port:
ACT :
Indicate activity in powerline networking
LINK :
Lights up when detected and connected with another WodaPlug adapter with-
in the network.
ETH-LINK/ACT :
Lights up when connected to the Ethernet port of the computer or other
Ethernet devices.
Flashes during data transfer.
ETHERNET :
This is the connection point for connecting it to a computer or other devices
with Ethernet port.
2 Installation and Connection
2.1 System Requirements
WP-A002E WodaPlug Ethernet Adapter is applicable with all TCP/IP operating systems with Ethernet
port. Drivers are not required for this adapter. But the supplied Configuration Utility software to assign
the network password operates only with Windows operating systems.
Your computer must meet the following requirements:
IBM PC compatible computers:
Operating system Microsoft Windows 98 SE, Windows 2000, Windows XP
Processor Intel Pentium II 300 MHz MMX compatible, or higher
Min. 64 MB free space RAM and HDD
CD-ROM drive
Apple Macintosh computers:
Operating system Apple Mac OS X 10.2 or higher
Processor G3 or higher
Min. 64 MB free space RAM and HDD
CD-ROM drive
Note: Your computer or the device to which you want to connect the WP-A002E WodaPlug Ethernet
Adapter must have an Ethernet port, i.e. a network card or a network adapter.
1 Introduction
WP-A002E WodaPlug Ethernet Adapter
One of the major drawbacks in setting up home network is the absence of required wiring inside the
house to interconnect networked computers. In recent years several technologies have attempted to
address the issue. The most prominent technology so far is the family of WIFI (802.11 X) products.
Recently, however, another technology called HomePlug has come forth. It uses electrical grids, already
available inside walls to transmit data from computer to computer. HomePlug technology modulates
computer data in a way to enable them use power grid as a medium of transmission from point to point.
Using this technology, two computers have a virtual Ethernet connection without the need to be physi-
cally connected to each other.
The WP-A002E WodaPlug Ethernet Adaptor has 3 indicator lights (LEDs) and an Ethernet port. The LEDs
depict the connection status, as well as other information, enabling detailed diagnosis of system malfunc-
tion. The Ethernet port is to connect to a device in the home network. The WP-A002E WodaPlug
Ethernet Adaptor has a standard power plug for connection to a power outlet.
There are three main kinds of power plugs:
— A002(UK) – 3 pins UK plug with integrated 230V AC power supply,
— A002E (EUR) – 2 pins Euro plug with integrated 230V AC power supply,
— A002(US) – 2 pins US plug with integrated 120V AC power supply.
Computer networking in the office or at home has the following advantages:
— Share centrally stored data
— Share one printer
— Multi-access to one Internet connection
— Multi-user games over the network.
1.1 Package Contents
Make sure that you have the following items. If any of the items is damaged or missing, please contact
your dealer immediately.
WP-A002E WodaPlug
Ethernet Adapter
1 pc. in Singl Pack
2 pc. in Twin Pack
CAT-5 UTP Straight Ethernet
Network cable (RJ-45)
1 pc. in Singl Pack
2 pc. in Twin Pack
Configuration Utility
Installation CD
Manual
„Easy Start“
