HP-1000E v2 Powerline Ethernet Adapter User’s Manual HP1000E v2 User’s Manual
Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction .........................................................................................1 Chapter 2: Planning your Powerline Network .......................................................1 Network Topology ..............................................................................................1 Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Powerline Adapter...................................................2 The Top Panel ...................................................
Chapter 1: Introduction Thank you for choosing the HP-1000E v2 Powerline Ethernet Adapter. The Adapter will allow you to network better than ever. How does the Adapter do all of this? The Powerline Ethernet Adapter lets you turn the existing Powerlines in your home or office into a high-speed network. Now you don’t have to drill through the walls, and climb through theattic or cellar to install network cables, just use the wires that already run through the building.
Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Powerline Adapter THE TOP PANEL The Adapter’s Port, where the Ethernet Port is connected, is located on the front panel. Ethernet: The Ethernet Port is where you will connect the included Category 5 Ethernet network cable. THE FRONT PANEL The Adapter’s LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. . Power: Blue, The Activity LED will flash when there is data transmitted over the Powerline network.
Chapter 4: Connecting the Powerline Ethernet Adapter CONNECTING THE ADAPTER IMPORTANT: Do NOT use a switch to connect multiple Powerline devices to your PC’s Ethernet port. Each Powerline device should be connected to its own Ethernet port on the PC. 1. Plug the included Category 5 Ethernet network cable into the computer’s Ethernet port. 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the Ethernet port of the Adapter. 3. Plug the Adapter into an electrical outlet.
IMPORTANT: Because the Adapter sends data over the power lines of your house, plug the Adapter directly into an electrical outlet. Do not plug the device into a UPS or power strip with surge protection. The Adapter has its own power filter for protection against surges. The installation of the Adapter is complete. If you want to configure the Adapter, proceed to “Chapter 5: Using the Powerline Configuration Utility.
3. When the InstallShield Wizard screen appears, click Install to start the utility installation. 4. Click Finish to complete the installation. ACCESSING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY To access the Powerline Configuration Utility, double-click the Powerline Configuration Utility icon on your desktop. Device tab The Device screen lists the Powerline devices connected to your PC.
State Device MAC address Refresh Connect Link Quality This indicates which Powerline device is currently used by the PC. The name of each Powerline device is displayed here. The MAC address of each Powerline device is shown here. Click Refresh to analyze your Powerline network and refresh the list. Select the Device you want to use to access the Powerline network, and then click the Connect button. The signal quality of the Powerline network connection is indicated here.
MAC Address Data Rate (Mbps) Scan Powerline Network The MAC address of each Powerline device is shown here. The transmission speed of the Powerline device is displayed here. Click the Scan Powerline Network button to perform a search for all Powerline devices configured with the same Network Password. Security The Security screen allows you to set the Network Password of the Powerline device being used by your PC. All of the Powerline devices on your Powerline network must use the same Network Password.
About The About screen shows the version of this device. Note about OK and Cancel buttons: OK Cancel Click to save all settings. Click to discard changes or close windows.
Appendix A: Troubleshooting This appendix consists of two parts: “Common Problems and Solutions” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” This appendix provides solutions to problems that may occur during the installation and operation of this product. Read the description below to solve your problems. COMMON PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS 1. None of the LEDs light up after I installed the Adapter. • Unplug the Category 5 Ethernet network cable from the computer. Unplug the Adapter from the electrical outlet.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What types of picture files can I show with the Adapter? The Adapter supports picture files with the following file extensions: BMP, GIF, JPG, and TIF. All of these file types are converted to JPG format when they appear on your TV, so some data loss may occur. This may affect image quality, so the image quality you see on your TV might not be as good as the image quality you see on your PC.
Appendix B: Specifications Standards Ports Cabling Type Data Rate LEDs Security Features Dimensions Unit Weight Certifications Operating Temp. Storage Temp. Operating Humidity Storage Humidity IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, HomePlug 1.0 One 10/100 Auto-Sensing RJ-45 Port UTP CAT 5 or better Up to 14 Mbps Ethernet, Activity, Link 56-bit Data Encryption with Key Management, Network Password to secure local Powerline networking 2.68" x 4.25" x 2.60" (L x W x H) (68 mm x 108 mm x 66 mm) 9 oz. (0.
