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HomePlug USB Adapter
User Manual (GHPU01)
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Welcome Thank you for purchasing one of the most user-friendly networking devices on the market. IOGEAR’s HomePlug to USB adapters are first-class networking devices designed to network your computers at home (or in your small office). This device allows you to set up your home network via the most pervasive medium in your house – the home power lines. It is easy to set up, and it doesn’t require any additional wiring in the house. To better serve you, IOGEAR offers an array of additional USB 2.
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Table of Contents Overview 02 Technical Support 71 Features 03 Product Specifications 73 Requirements 04 Limited Warranty 74 Introduction 05 Installation 07 Network Configuration 20 Networking Basics 33 - Network Setup Wizard 33 - Checking IP Address 44 - Assign a Static IP Address 46 - Sharing Disks/Folders 49 - Sharing Printers 53 - Accessing the Internet 63 Troubleshooting 67
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Overview IOGEAR’s HomePlug Powerline Network USB Adapter allows you to network your home computers through the electric power lines in the house. Setting up a home network has never been so simple, just install the driver, plug the USB end to your computer and plug the power end to your AC power outlet. That’s it, you are connected! This unit is compliant to HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0 and USB 1.1 Specification, and offers up to 12 Mbps bandwidth while being less prone to interference.
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Features • No extra wires, using the most pervasive medium in your home – power lines • Allows multiple computers to share Internet access, printers, and other resources through the power lines • Very easy and intuitive to set up and install • HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0 compliant • USB 1.1 Specification compliant • Up to 12 Mbps bandwidth • Up to 990’ distance through the power lines, far enough for most households • Worldwide compatibility • Low risk of interference by other RF source
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Requirements System Requirements • Available USB port and CD-ROM drive for the Windows based computer that you plan to install this device to • Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, and XP • Available power outlet in room • Standard home power line wiring 4
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Introduction IOGEAR’s HomePlug to USB adapter allows you to network your computers via your current existing home power line. It offers a data transmission speed of up to 12 Mbps, and to reach up to 990 feet through standard power lines. Package contents: 1. HomePlug to USB adapter (drawing) 2. USB Cable (drawing) 3. Power Cable (drawing) 4. User Manual 5. Warranty/Registration card 1. 2. 3. 5
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Introduction Front View: (Drawing) 1. Power LED – lights up in green when plugged into a power outlet 2. Collision LED – lights in green whenever there is collision 3. Link LED – lights up in green when plugged into a power outlet 4. ACT LED – blinks in green when there are network activities 5. USB port – connecting to the computer Back View: (Drawing) 1. Power port – connecting to the wall outlet 6
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Installation Note: Do not place HomePlug devices under direct sunlight or near high-heat-emitting devices; Do not place HomePlug devices near water or wet surfaces to avoid electric hazards; Do not place HomePlug devices on any moving or unstable surfaces; It is recommended that you plug the HomePlug devices directly into the wall outlets, not to any power adapters, surge protectors or any device that filters signals. 1.Remove the HomePlug to USB adapter, the power cord, the USB cable and the in
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Installation 6. Insert the installation CD. If CD does not automatically load, run (CD Drive Letter):\usb\setup.exe 7. Click Next. 8
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Installation 8. Read, understand and accept the agreement and continue by click- ing Next. 9
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Installation 9. Enter a user name and organization name, and click Next to continue installation. (Username and Organization have no importance in device op- eration. Window might look slightly different on other plat- forms.) 10
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Installation 10. Press “Install” to start the Installation Wizard: 11
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Installation 11. After installation is success- ful, a window will come up prompting for the installation of the HomePlug to USB adapter. Go ahead and plug in the USB cable into the HomePlug to USB adapter and the USB port on the computer. (Note: There may be differ- ent windows open at the same time, make sure not to cancel any windows, as this may terminate the in- stallation. For Windows 98, 98SE and ME, you may need to use the Windows CD.) 13
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Installation 12. New Hardware Found Wizard will come up prompting for the installation of the HomePlug to USB adapter using the search for best driver automatically op- tion. Continue with hardware installation. 14
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Installation Due to the fact that the HomePlug drivers have not been certified by Microsoft yet, Win- dows may ask you if you wish to continue. Continue anyway when prompted. (Note: Windows 2000 will inform you that there is no Microsoft digital signature found. Click Yes button and continue with the installa- tion.) 15
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Installation 13. The following screen will show selections, please select the IOGEAR HP USB to Ethernet Adapter and click Next. 16
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Installation 14. The following screen may come up as a window. Since you are installing an USB adapter, click on “No or Not Sure”. 17
