HomePlug 802.
TABLE OF CONTENTS CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION .............................................................................................................. 1 Features of your HomePlug 802.11g Access Point.................................................................... 2 Package Contents ............................................................................................................................. 2 Physical Description............................................................................
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Chapter 1 Introduction 1 This Chapter provides an overview of the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point's features and capabilities. Congratulations on the purchase of your new HomePlug 802.11g Access Point. The HomePlug 802.11g Access Point links your 802.11b or 802.1x Wireless Stations to your HomePlug network..
HomePlug 802.11g Access Point User Guide Features of your HomePlug 802.11g Access Point The HomePlug 802.11g Access Point incorporates many advanced features, carefully designed to provide sophisticated functions while being easy to use. • Standards Compliant. The HomePlug 802.11g Access Point complies with the IEEE 802.11b (DSSS) and IEEE 802.11g specifications for Wireless LANs. • Upgradeable Firmware. Firmware is stored in a flash memory and can be upgraded easily, using only your Web Browser.
Introduction Physical Description The HomePlug 802.11g Access Point is illustrated below. Figure 2: HomePlug Access Point LEDs There are three (3) LEDs on the top face on the unit. Power On - Normal operation. Off - No power HomePlug On - The HomePlug network is active. This means that at least one other HomePlug device was detected. Off - HomePlug network is not available - no other HomePlug devices were detected. Flashing - Data is being transmitted or received via the HomePlug network.
HomePlug 802.11g Access Point User Guide Buttons and Switches Reset Button This button has two (2) functions: • Reboot. When pressed and released, the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point will reboot (restart). • Clear All Data. This button can also be used to clear ALL data and restore ALL settings to the factory default values. To Clear All Data and restore the factory default values: Antenna Switch 1. Power Off. 2. Hold the Reset Button down while you Power On. 3.
2 Chapter 2 Installation This Chapter covers the physical installation of the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point. Requirements Requirements: • TCP/IP network protocol • HomePlug network • Installed Wireless network adapter for each PC that will be wirelessly connected to the network Procedure 1. Select a suitable location for the installation of your HomePlug 802.11g Access Point. To maximize reliability and performance, follow these guidelines: • Use an elevated location if possible.
HomePlug 802.11g Access Point User Guide 2. Plug the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point into a power outlet, and wait a few seconds for startup to be completed. 3. Check the LEDs: • The Power LED should be ON. • The WLAN LED should be ON. • The HomePlug LED should be ON. For more information, refer to LEDs in Chapter 1.
Chapter 3 Access Point Setup 3 This Chapter provides details of the Setup process for Basic Operation of your HomePlug 802.11g Access Point. Overview This chapter describes the setup procedure to make the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point a valid device on your LAN, and to function as an Access Point for your Wireless Stations. Wireless Stations may also require configuration. For details, see Chapter 4 - Wireless Station Configuration. The HomePlug 802.
HomePlug 802.11g Access Point User Guide IP Address Your PC needs to have an IP address which is compatible with the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point. The default IP address and subnet mask for the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point are: IP address 192.168.0.101 Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0 To perform initial configuration, you will need to set your PC to use a fixed IP address which is compatible with this IP address ( e.g. 192.168.0.100 ) and using the same Subnet Mask ( 255.255.255.0 ).
Setup If you change the IP address of the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point, you will lose the connection from your PC to the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point. You need to re-connect using the new IP address. If the address range has changed, you will need to reconfigure your PC to use a compatible IP address 6. Setup of the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point is now complete. Wireless stations must now be set to match the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point. See Chapter 4 for details.
HomePlug 802.11g Access Point User Guide Status Screen When you first connect, you will see the Status screen. This displays the current settings and status of the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point. No data can be input on this screen. Figure 5: Status Screen For further details of this screen, refer to Status Screen in Chapter 5.
Setup HomePlug Settings This screen can be reached via the HomePlug Settings link on the main menu. Figure 6: HomePlug Settings Screen This screen allows you to set the HomePlug Network Password for the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point as well as other HomePlug stations (devices) on your network. All HomePlug devices must use the same HomePlug Network Password in order to communicate with each other.
HomePlug 802.11g Access Point User Guide Data - HomePlug Settings Network Password HomePlug Network Password Enter the Network Password for your HomePlug network here. All HomePlug devices must use the same Network Password. • This password is case-sensitive. • All HomePlug devices mu st use the same Network Password. • The password can contain letters, numbers or punctuation. • The password must be at least 4 characters.
Setup Wireless Settings Screen Figure 7: Wireless Settings Screen Data - Wireless Settings Screen Identification Station Name On your PC, some Wireless status screens may display this name as the Access Point in use. Region The region can not be changed by the users. SSID Enter a 32-character (maximum) service set ID in this field. The SSID is case sensitive. To connect to this Access Point, all Wireless stations must use the same SSID as this Access Point.
HomePlug 802.11g Access Point User Guide Mode Channel No. Select the desired option. • g&b Both 802.11g and 802.11b stations are able to connect. • g only If selected, this ensures that 802.11g mode Wireless stations will connect at high speed, but 802.11b mode Wireless stations will be unable to connect at all. • b only If selected, 802.11g mode is unavailable. 802.11g mode Wireless stations will only be able to connect if they can also run in standard 802.11b mode.
Setup Wireless Security This screen is accessed by clicking the "Configure" button on the Wireless Settings screen. There are 3 options for Wireless security: • Disabled - no data encryption is used. • WEP - data is encrypted using the WEP standard. • WPA-PSK - data is encrypted using the WPA-PSK standard. This is a later standard than WEP, and provides much better security than WEP. If all your Wireless stations support WPA-PSK, you should use WPA-PSK rather than WEP.
HomePlug 802.11g Access Point User Guide Passphrase This feature allows you to generate a key or keys from a text (ASCII) phrase, rather than enter keys in Hex. To use this feature: • Enter a word or group of printable characters in the Passphrase field • Click the "Generate Key" button. • If encryption strength is set to 64 bit, then each of the four key fields will be populated with key values.
Setup LAN IP Setup Screen Click LAN IP Setup on the menu to view a screen like the following. Figure 10:LAN IP Setup Screen Data - LAN IP Setup Screen LAN IP Setup DHCP Client If selected, the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point will obtain an IP address from the DHCP Server on your LAN. Only select this option if you have a DHCP Server on your LAN. However, even if you have a DHCP Server, it is usually better to use a Fixed IP address as described below.
HomePlug 802.11g Access Point User Guide Set Password Screen The Set Password screen allows you to assign a password to the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point. This password limits access to the configuration interface. The default password is blank (no password). It is recommended that this be changed, using this screen. Figure 11: Set Password Screen Data - Set Password Screen Current Password Enter the current password here. If the current password is blank, leave this blank.
Chapter 4 Wireless Client Configuration 4 This Chapter details the configuration required for each PC or other Wireless Client using the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point. Overview All Wireless Stations need to have settings which match the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point. These settings depend on the mode in which the Access Point is being used. Wireless Settings For each of the following items, each Wireless Station must have the same settings as the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point.
Chapter 5 Operation and Status 5 This Chapter details the operation of the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point and the status screens. Operation Once both the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point and the PCs are configured, operation is automatic. Status Screen Use the Status link on the main menu to view this screen. Figure 13: Status Screen Data - Status Screen System Device Name The name of the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point. This name is used to identify the HomePlug 802.
Operation and Status LAN HomePlug Network Password The Network Password used by the HomePlug network. Only devices using the same password can communicate with each other. MAC Address This shows the MAC Address for this device, as seen from the LAN interface. IP Address The IP Address of this device. DHCP Client This indicates if the IP address above was obtained from a DHCP Server. If it was, then the DHCP client value will be "Yes".
HomePlug 802.11g Access Point User Guide Data - Attached Devices Screen Wireless Attached Wireless Devices This table lists all the Wireless devices (clients) currently associated with the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point. IP Address The IP address of each Wireless station is displayed in this column. MAC Address The MAC address of each Wireless station is displayed in this column. The MAC address is a low-level network identifier assigned to each Ethernet interface at the time of manufacture.
Chapter 6 Maintenance 6 This Chapter explains when and how to use the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point's "Maintenance" Features. Overview This Chapter covers the features available on the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point’s Maintenance menu. The Maintenance menu has the following options: • Status - see Chapter 5 for details. • Attached Devices - - see Chapter 5 for details. • Backup Settings - see the following section. • Set Password - see Chapter 3 for details.
HomePlug 802.11g Access Point User Guide the file on your PC. Click "Backup" to start the download. Restore This allows you to restore a previously-saved config file back to the Access Point. Click "Browse" to select the config file, then click "Restore" to upload the config file. WARNING ! Uploading a config file will destroy (overwrite) ALL of the existing settings. Factory Defaults Clicking the "Factory Defaults" button will reset the Access Point to its factory default settings.
Other Settings & Features Firmware Upgrade The firmware (software) in the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point can be upgraded using your Web Browser. You must first download the upgrade file, and then select Upgrade Firmware on the menu. You will see a screen like the following. Figure 16: Firmware Upgrade Screen To perform the Firmware Upgrade: 1. Click the Browse button and navigate to the location of the upgrade file. 2. Select the upgrade file. Its name will appear in the Upgrade File field. 3.
Appendix A Specifications A HomePlug 802.11g Access Point Model HomePlug 802.11g Access Point Dimensions 141mm(W) * 100mm(D) * 27mm(H) Operating Temperature 0° C to 40° C Storage Temperature -10° C to 70° C Network Protocol: TCP/IP Network Interface: 802.11b / 802.11g Wireless Ethernet HomePlug interface LEDs 3 Power 100VAC - 240VAC auto-sensing Wireless Interface Standards IEEE802.11g WLAN, JEIDA 4.2, roaming support Frequency 2.4 to 2.
Appendix A - Specifications FCC Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 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. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Appendix B Troubleshooting B Overview This chapter covers some common problems that may be encountered while using the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point and some possible solutions to them. If you follow the suggested steps and the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point still does not function properly, contact your dealer for further advice. General Problems Problem 1: Can't connect to the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point to configure it. Solution 1: If you don't know the Wireless settings of the HomePlug 802.
Appendix C Windows TCP/IP C Overview Normally, no changes need to be made to your Network. Adding the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point does not change your network. • By default, the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point will act as a DHCP client, automatically obtaining a suitable IP Address (and related information) from your DHCP Server. • If you don't have a DHCP Server on your LAN, you should use fixed (static) IP addresses on each PC.
Figure 18: IP Address (Win 95) Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct, as follows: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows settings. Using a Fixed or Static IP Address To use a fixed or static IP address • Select "Specify an IP address". • Enter the desired IP Address and Subnet Mask. • Click "OK" Each device on your network mu st have a unique IP address and the same Subnet Mask.
Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows NT4.0 1. Select Control Panel - Network, and, on the Protocols tab, select the TCP/IP protocol, as shown below. Figure 19: Windows NT4.0 - TCP/IP 2. Click the Properties button to see a screen like the one below. Figure 20: Windows NT4.0 - IP Address 3. Select the network card for your LAN. 4. Select the appropriate radio button - Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server or Specify an IP Address, as explained below.
Obtain an IP address from a DHCP Server This is the default Windows setting. Using this method is recommended. By default, the HomePlug 802.11g Access Point will act as a DHCP Server. Using a Fixed or Static IP Address To use a fixed or static IP address • Select "Specify an IP address". • Enter the desired IP Address and Subnet Mask. • Click "OK" Each device on your network must have a unique IP address and the same Subnet Mask. To perform initial configuration of the HomePlug 802.
Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP Figure 22: TCP/IP Properties (Win 2000) 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct: Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows settings. Using a Fixed or Static IP Address To use a fixed or static IP address • Select "Specify an IP address". • Enter the desired IP Address and Subnet Mask. • Click "OK" Each device on your network must have a unique IP address and the same Subnet Mask.
Checking TCP/IP Settings - Windows XP 1. Select Control Panel - Network Connection. 2. Right click the Local Area Connection and choose Properties. You should see a screen like the following: Figure 23: Network Configuration (Windows XP) 3. Select the TCP/IP protocol for your network card. 4. Click on the Properties button. You should then see a screen like the following.
Appendix C - Windows TCP/IP 5. Ensure your TCP/IP settings are correct. Using DHCP To use DHCP, select the radio button Obtain an IP Address automatically. This is the default Windows settings. Using a Fixed or Static IP Address To use a fixed or static IP address • Select "Specify an IP address". • Enter the desired IP Address and Subnet Mask. • Click "OK" Each device on your network must have a unique IP address and the same Subnet Mask. To perform initial configuration of the HomePlug 802.
