Gigabit Powerline HD Networking Adapter User Manual 8820-00111 F5D4076
Table of Contents Table of Contents sections 1 2 1 Introduction ���������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 3 4 2 Installing and Setting Up the Adapters. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 3 Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Introduction Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 Thank you for purchasing the Gigabit Powerline HD Networking Adapter (the Adapter). Most people don’t enjoy buying long and expensive Ethernet cables or pulling the cables from one place to another, but the Adapter offers one of the easiest ways to enjoy home or small-business networking. Users can now experience a total network solution with the Adapter.
Introduction Table of Contents sections 1 2 Features • Up to 1000Mbps* bandwidth over standard home power lines • HomePlug signal easily passes through circuit breaker • 128-bit AES encryption ensures data security • Encryption completed by hardware, without sacrifice of bandwidth • Uses IEEE 802.3 computer interface • Plug-and-play installation • xtendnet™ feature for a robust powerline network • HomePlug AV-compliant • Coexistence with HomePlug 1.0 and 1.
Introduction Table of Contents sections 1 2 Product Specifications Computer Interface: IEEE 802.3/802.3u Operating Temperature: 32–95 degrees F (0–35 degrees C) Storage Temperature: -4–176 degrees F (-20–80 degrees C) Humidity: Max. 5%–90% (non-condensing) *The standard transmission rate—1000Mbps—is the physical data rate. Actual data throughput will be lower.
Introduction Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 System Requirements Power LED Solid Blue Powered on Off Power off Blinking Blue Encryption setting up Solid Blue Encryption setup successful Double Flash Fail in encryption • • • • • At least 2 HomePlug AV-compatible devices Available Ethernet port on each computer or network device Available power outlet Standard home powerline wiring CD-ROM drive Package Contents • Two Gigabit Powerline HD Networking Adapters • HomePlug Quick Installation
Installing and Setting Up the Adapters Table of Contents sections 1 2 Overview 3 4 Hardware Setup Installation of the Gigabit Powerline HD Networking Adapter takes only seconds and does not require setting up long wires throughout the house. Simply plug the units directly into any available wall outlet and connect to any device with an Ethernet port. Users have the option to randomly change the security password for their powerline network. 1.
CONFIGURATION Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 Overview Changing the Network Password The Adapter uses 128-bit AES encryption to block access from the outside. By default, the protection is enabled. However, it is recommended that you change the default network password with the “Encryption” button located on the units. 1. With both Adapters plugged into the wall, press the “Encryption” button on both units for 10 seconds. The password on these Adapters has now been changed to a random value.
CONFIGURATION Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 Adding Another Adapter to the Network Resetting to Factory Defaults 1. If the default network password has been changed, a new Adapter will have to load the new password before it can join the network. Using a pointed object, press and hold the “Reset” button for one second to restore defaults. This procedure resets the network password to the default out-of-box value. 2. Press the “Encryption” button on an encrypted unit for more than 0.
information Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 FCC Statement DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try and correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: We, Belkin International, Inc.
information Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 Belkin International, Inc., Limited 1-Year Product Warranty What is not covered by this warranty? All above warranties are null and void if the Belkin product is not provided to Belkin for inspection upon Belkin’s request at the sole expense of the purchaser, or if Belkin determines that the Belkin product has been improperly installed, altered in any way, or tampered with.
information Table of Contents sections 1 2 3 4 How state law relates to the warranty. Belkin reserves the right to review the damaged Belkin product. All costs of shipping the Belkin product to Belkin for inspection shall be borne solely by the purchaser. If Belkin determines, in its sole discretion, that it is impractical to ship the damaged equipment to Belkin, Belkin may designate, in its sole discretion, an equipment repair facility to inspect and estimate the cost to repair such equipment.
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