Acer HomePlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual
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Table of Contents 0.0 Introduction to HomePlug networking 0.1 Understanding HomePlug Networking Concept ............................... 3 0.2 Understanding Encryption and Security ........................................... 3 0 . 3 B a s i c R e q u i r e m e n ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 1.0 Installation............................................................................. 5 2.0 Configuration .................................
0.0 Introduction to HomePlug Networking 0.1 Understanding HomePlug Networking Concept HomePlug Networking, not to be confused with Power over Ethernet, has very different usage and features. Power over Ethernet is a device that acts as a Hub or a Switch and draws its power from nearby unsuspecting computers connected to it by a Cat. 5 cable. On the other hand, HomePlug Networking uses your current existing or featured power lines to transfer network data.
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0.0 Installation Acer HomePlug Ethernet Adapter Do not plug in the device onto the network yet. Insert CD. （Replace CD with your actual CD drive. If CD doesn’t automatically load, run (CD Drive Latter):\eth\setup.exe Click on Next to start installation. Enter a username and organization and continue installation. (Username and Organization have no importance in device operation. Windows might look slightly different on other platforms) Click Next.
Click Install. Installation is now complete.
2.0 Configuration With the HomePlug Configuration Utility you will be able to configure and obtain status on your Homeplug network. Just launch the Newly created Shortcut on your desktop. Device– On this window, the utility will try to detect what HomePlug devices are connected. Your HomePlug Mac Address will be shown here. Refresh– Click on it when you need to refresh your information. Connect– When you have more than one HomePlug device, you can select which device you want to connect to.
Network– This tab will show all HomePlug devices connected to the network. Scan the network for newly added devices. MacAddress– The device ID or MacAddress is displayed on the tab to identify the unit. Data Rate– Shows the speed that this device is connected at. This data will vary depending on the Powerline quality. Security– Allows the user to change the encryption setting on the HomePlug device. Set Local– Enter the password into the Network Password Box and click on Set Local.
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