HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Installation Guide Chapter 1: Introduction to the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Panel Front Back PWR: On Off Receive Power Did not receive Power HP: On Off Detect other HomePlug devices on the same powerline network Did not detect any other HomePlug devices on the same powerline network On Detect Ethernet connection ETH: Blinking Ethernet activity
Chapter 2: Installation Overview The installation of the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge will only take minutes. No setting up for long wires through out the house. Just simply install the software CD that is included in the box and after installation, physically plug the unit into the computer and the wall outlet. Users will have options to adjust its security functions and the platform of the network once everything is installed properly.
On this screen you will be asked to input the User Name and Organization. It is not crucial to the device itself so enter as desired. The ‘Install this application for’ will work under the circumstances which multiple logins are applied. For example: If the user wishes only he/she can use the utility with that particular account, then bubble in ‘Only for me’. For those without multiple accounts or wishes to allow all users to access the utility choose ‘Anyone who uses this computer (all users)’.
This section allows a user to go ‘Back’ or ‘Install’ the utility. In case if the user wishes to change the previous options then go ahead and click on ‘Back’ to change the settings. If not, continue and click the ‘Install’ button. This screen shows the progress of the installation.
This screen shows that the installation was completed successfully. Click on Finish to exit the wizard. Now its time to setup you hardware connections please refer to the next diagrams.
Plug the other end of your network cable into the RJ-45 port locate at the back of the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Plug your power connector of your power cable into the power connector at the back of the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge 6
Plug the power plug of your power cable directly into a power outlet on the wall **Note: ** Do not plug the device into a UPS or power strip with surge protection. The HomePlug Ethernet Bridge has its own power filter for protection against surges.
Chapter 3: Configuration Overview The HomePlug device uses 56-bit DES encryption to block outside access. The key is set by using the HomePlug Configuration Utility on the CD. By default, the protection is enabled. However, it is recommended that you change the default network password. All your HomePlug devices must use the same network password in order for the computers to be networked. Make sure that all devices are loaded with the same network password.
*Note* If the Link Quality is poor, and appears red, or the Mac Address of any of the units connected to this computer appears to be all 0’s, then you might have a defective unit. Please contact technical support. *Note* If you do not see ANY unit in the device status, and there is a device connected to your computer, try to unplug all devices, and plug them back in. Also make sure that the cable connecting your computer to the HomePlug device is the right type and working correctly.
**Note** Only units with the same Network Password will be shown, please check that first, to make sure they all have the same network password (Case sensitive). **Note** If a Unit shows MAC Address of all 0’s, this unit might not have a solid connection, or might not connect at all. If this is the case please contact technical support.
Setting Up Security on a Local HomePlug device The Privacy tab will allow you to change the Network Password to the unit that is currently connected to this computer. This network password encrypts all data that is sent from this unit using 56-bit data encryption standard (DES). The DES Encryption is very secure, and very difficult to crack, therefore your home network is very secure, and very difficult to breach your home network.
Setting Up Security on a Network HomePlug device The Privacy Tab will allow users to use one primary computer to control the Network Password of all units on the home network. You will have to go back to the Main Tab first then find the DEK (Device Encryption Key) Key located on the bottom of each device. Enter this Key into the Device Password area. Click Add. This Device Key will then appear in the bottom window . Add all the DEK Keys for each unit in your house.
