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PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction 1 Welcome What’s in this Guide? 1 2 Chapter 2: Planning your PowerLine Network Network Topology Chapter 3: Getting to Know the PowerLine Bridge 3 3 4 The Top Panel 4 The Bridge’s Port, where the Ethernet Port is connected, is located on the front panel.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge List of Figures Figure 2-1: PowerLine Network Figure 3-1: Top Panel Figure 3-2: Front Panel Figure 4-1: Ethernet Port on PC Figure 4-2: Ethernet Port on Bridge Figure 4-3: Plug in the Bridge Figure 5-1: Main Menu Figure 5-2: Stop Figure 5-3: Installing Configuration Utility Figure 5-4: Congratulations Figure 5-5: Utility Insattler Figure 5-6: PowerLine Configuration Utility Icon Figure 5-7: Welcome Figure 5-8: Device Tab Figure 5-9: Network Tab Figure 5-10: Scanning Your Network F
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Chapter 1: Introduction Welcome Thank you for choosing the PowerLine Ethernet Bridge. The Bridge will allow you to network better than ever. How does the Bridge do all of this? The PowerLine Ethernet Bridge 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 the attic or cellar to install network cables, just use the wires that already run through the building.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge What’s in this Guide? This user guide covers the steps for setting up and using the PowerLine Ethernet Bridge. • Chapter 1: Introduction This chapter describes the Bridge’s applications and this User Guide. • Chapter 2: Planning Your PowerLine Network This chapter discusses a few of the basics about PowerLine networking. • Chapter 3: Getting to Know the PowerLine Bridge This chapter describes the physical features of the Bridge.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Chapter 2: Planning your PowerLine Network Network Topology With the PowerLine products, a network can be created using home powerlines. Computers can be networked over powerlines using PowerLine devices. The Bridge connects an Ethernet-enabled computer to a powerline network. The PowerLine USB Adapter is also available for connecting a USB-enabled computer to a powerline network.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Chapter 3: Getting to Know the PowerLine Bridge The Top Panel The Bridge’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. Figure 3-1: Top Panel The Front Panel The Bridge’s LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the front panel. Power Green.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Chapter 4: Connecting the PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Connecting the Bridge 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. Figure 4-1: Ethernet Port on PC 2. Plug the other end of the cable into the Ethernet port of the Bridge.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge 3. Plug the Bridge into an electrical outlet. IMPORTANT: Because the Bridge sends data over the power lines of your house, plug the Bridge directly into an electrical outlet. Do not plug the device into a UPS or power strip with surge protection. The Bridge has its own power filter for protection against surges. The installation of the Bridge is complete. If you want to configure the Bridge, proceed to “Chapter 6: Using the PowerLine Configuration Utility.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Chapter 5: Using the PowerLine Configuration Utility Overview After installing the Bridge, you will run the Setup Wizard to install the PowerLine Configuration Utility. Use this utility to check the PC’s direct connection to the powerline network, search for powerline devices on your network, and set up security using a network password.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge 3. The Installing Configuration Utility screen will appear while the files are being installed. Figure 5-3: Installing Configuration Utility 4. The Congratulations screen will appear when the installation is complete. Click Online Registration to register the product or click Exit to exit the Wizard. Figure 5-4: Congratulations 5. The next screen will appear when you exit the Wizard. You will need to restart your computer to use the Utility.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Accessing the PowerLine Configuration Utility 1. To access the PowerLine Configuration Utility, double-click the PowerLine Configuration Utility icon on your desktop. Figure 5-6: PowerLine Configuration Utility Icon 2. The Welcome screen will appear. Click the Next button. 3. The Device screen will appear. You have a choice of four screens: • Device - Select which local powerline device to use when connecting your PC to the powerline network.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Network The Network screen allows you to search the powerline network for all powerline devices configured with the same Network Password as the device you are currently using for your PC. MAC address - The MAC address of each powerline device is shown here. Data Rate (Mbps) - The transmission speed of the powerline device is displayed here. Scan Network - Click the Scan Network button to perform a search for all powerline devices configured with the same Network Password.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge 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. Network Password - This must have between 4 and 24 characters. The Network Password is case-sensitive, so note whether you use lowercase or uppercase letters. It can include any letters of the alphabet, numbers, or punctuation marks.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge 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. If you can't find an answer here, check the Linksys website at www.linksys.com. Common Problems and Solutions 1. None of the LEDs light up after I installed the Bridge.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Do the Instant PowerLine products cause interference with other home networking or powerline products? No. The Instant PowerLine products can co-exist with phoneline and wireless networking technologies. Instant PowerLine operates in a different frequency band than powerline control and can co-exist with technologies such as X-10, CEBus, and LONworks.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Appendix B: Windows Help All wireless products require Microsoft Windows. Windows is the most used operating system in the world and comes with many features that help make networking easier. These features can be accessed through Windows Help and are described in this appendix. TCP/IP Before a computer can communicate within a network, TCP/IP must be enabled. TCP/IP is a set of instructions, or protocol, all PCs follow to communicate over a network.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Appendix C: Glossary 802.11a - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps and an operating frequency of 5GHz. 802.11b - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 11Mbps and an operating frequency of 2.4GHz. 802.11g - A wireless networking standard that specifies a maximum data transfer rate of 54Mbps, an operating frequency of 2.4GHz, and backward compatibility with 802.11b devices.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Buffer - A shared or assigned memory area that is used to support and coordinate different computing and networking activities so one isn't held up by the other. Byte - A unit of data that is usually eight bits long Cable Modem - A device that connects a computer to the cable television network, which in turn connects to the Internet. CSMA/CA (Carrier Sense Multiple Access/Collision Avoidance) - A method of data transfer that is used to prevent data collisions.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge DTIM (Delivery Traffic Indication Message) - A message included in data packets that can increase wireless efficiency. Dynamic IP Address - A temporary IP address assigned by a DHCP server. EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) - A general authentication protocol used to control network access. Many specific authentication methods work within this framework.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge HTTP (HyperText Transport Protocol) - The communications protocol used to connect to servers on the World Wide Web. Infrastructure - A wireless network that is bridged to a wired network via an access point. IP (Internet Protocol) - A protocol used to send data over a network. IP Address - The address used to identify a computer or device on a network. IPCONFIG - A Windows 2000 and XP utility that displays the IP address for a particular networking device.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Node - A network junction or connection point, typically a computer or work station. OFDM (Orthogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing) - Frequency transmission that separates the data stream into a number of lower-speed data streams, which are then transmitted in parallel to prevent information from being lost in transit. Packet - A unit of data sent over a network.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge RTS (Request To Send) - A networking method of coordinating large packets through the RTS Threshold setting. Server - Any computer whose function in a network is to provide user access to files, printing, communications, and other services. SMTP (Simple Mail Transfer Protocol) - The standard e-mail protocol on the Internet. SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) - A widely used network monitoring and control protocol. Software - Instructions for the computer.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge TFTP (Trivial File Transfer Protocol) - A version of the TCP/IP FTP protocol that has no directory or password capability. Throughput - The amount of data moved successfully from one node to another in a given time period. TKIP (Temporal Key Integrity Protocol) - a wireless encryption protocol that provides dynamic encryption keys for each packet transmitted. Topology - The physical layout of a network. TX Rate - Transmission Rate.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Appendix D: Specifications Standards IEEE 802.3, IEEE 802.3u, HomePlug 1.0 Ports One 10/100 Auto-Sensing RJ-45 Port Cabling Type UTP CAT 5 or better Data Rate Up to 14 Mbps LEDs Ethernet, Activity, Link Security Features 56-bit Data Encryption with Key Management, Network Password to secure local powerline networking Dimensions (L x W x H) 2.68" x 4.25" x 2.60" (68 mm x 108 mm x 66 mm) Unit Weight 9 oz. (0.255 kg) Certifications FCC Class B, UL, HomePlug 1.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Appendix E: Warranty Information LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys warrants to You that, for a period of one year (the “Warranty Period”), your Linksys Product will be substantially free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use. Your exclusive remedy and Linksys' entire liability under this warranty will be for Linksys at its option to repair or replace the Product or refund Your purchase price less any rebates. This limited warranty extends only to the original purchaser.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Appendix F: Regulatory Information FCC STATEMENT This product has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
PowerLine Ethernet Bridge Appendix G: Contact Information Need to contact Linksys? Visit us online for information on the latest products and updates to your existing products at: http://www.linksys.com or ftp.linksys.
