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85 Mbps
MegaPlug
Ethernet Adapter
Model #: HPE100T
User Manual
Ver 1.0
™
Solutions for the Digital Life
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Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Package Contents 1 Features 2 System Requirements 2 Getting to Know the Ethernet Adapter 3 Technical Support
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Introduction 1 Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter. The MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter is one of the easiest ways to enjoy home or small busi- ness networking. It operates on the MegaPlug Powerline Specification Turbo stan- dard, providing data transfer speeds up to 85 Mbps over home AC wiring. Since home power lines are the most pervasive medium in households, with multiple outlets in every room, the MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter allows multiple desktop and laptop comput
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Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Features s HomePlug Turbo compliant s 85 Mbps data rate (maximum) s 56-bit DES encryption s Two-pronged US power plug (fits ungrounded power outlets) s Power and Link indicators System Requirements s At least 1 available power outlet s Standard home power wiring s Computer with the following: · CD-ROM drive · IBM compatible running at 200 MHz or better · Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP installed · 64 MB of RAM · Ethernet
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Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Getting to Know the Ethernet Adapter This section contains a quick description of the Adapter’s external features. Front Panel The Adapter’s front panel features 2 lights (LEDs): Power Light The Power light glows green when sychronized with another device. If the Power light is off, it can still be powered up. Link Light The Link light glows green when an Ethernet connection is detected, and flickers when data is being tr
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Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Technical Support Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making durable, high-quality, high-perfor- mance products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support Department is available all day every day to provide professional support. Actiontec Electronics, Inc. 760 N. Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Technical Support Phone: (USA) 1-888-436-0657 E-mail: http://support.actiontec.com/email_support/support_form.php Internet: www.action
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Connecting the MegaPlug Adapter 2 To connect the Adapter, it must be connected to a computer, plugged into a stan- dard wall outlet, and the Configuration Utility loaded on the computer. Connecting the Adapters To use the Adapters properly, two Adapters should be plugged into electrical out- lets, and devices (computers, printers, etc.) connected to them. Connecting an Adapter to a Computer 1. Get an Adapter and one Ethernet cable. 2. Insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port
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Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting the MegaPlug Adapters 5. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on a router/ gateway connected to a computer. Follow the instructions in the next section, “Installing the Configuration Utility.” Installing the Configuration Utility After connecting the Adapters, install the Configuration Utility: 1. Insert the Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer connected to an Adapter. 2. When the “W
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Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting the MegaPlug Adapters 4. When this window appears, click Finish. 5. Repeat for other computers connected to an Adapter. The MegaPlug Adapters are now connected and ready to use, and the Configuration Utility is loaded on the computers. Go to chapter 3, “Using the Configuration Utility” for information about changing the default configuration settings of the Adapter. 6 7
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Using the 3 Configuration Utility Once the Adapters have been properly connected and installed, the user can further configure the Adapters using the Actiontec MegaPlug Configuration Utility. The Utility also provides information about the network. To access the Utility: 1. Click Start on the desktop, then Programs. 2. From the Programs menu, find “Actiontec MegaPlug,” then select MegaPlug Configuration Utility. The Utility appears on the desktop. See the following sections for more informa-
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Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Chapter 3 Using the Configuration Utility Local Device(s) on Your Computer The list displays all MegaPlug Adapters connected to the computer. N o t e: If no Adapter appears in the Device List, make sure the ☞ Adapter is connected properly (with the appropriate Ethernet cable) to the computer. Then, unplug the Adapter, and plug it back in again. If, after performing these actions, no Adapter appears in the Device List, the Adapter may be defe
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Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Chapter 3 Using the Configuration Utility Local Device(s) on Your Computer The list displays all MegaPlug Adapters connected to the computer. N o t e: If no Adapter appears in the Device List, make sure the ☞ Adapter is connected properly (with the appropriate Ethernet cable) to the computer. Then, unplug the Adapter, and plug it back in again. If, after performing these actions, no Adapter appears in the Device List, the Adapter may be defe
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Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Set All Devices Click this button to encrypt all devices on the MegaPlug network. About Selecting About from the row of tabs near the top of the Utility’s window gener- ates the “About” tab. The About tab displays the MegaPlug Configuration Utility version. 12
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Troubleshooting 4 This chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter, and techniques to solve them. Note that these tech- niques may not be successful in all cases. Also included is a list of frequently asked questions. Troubleshooting If the Adapter is showing signs of trouble, before attempting any other trouble- shooting procedures, plug the Adapter into a working electrical wall socket. The Power light doesn’t light up after I plug th
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Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Chapter 4 Troubleshooting s Use the Adapter’s Configuration Utility to detect all other Adapters on the network. Then, plug the Adapters into adjacent sockets. If the Ethernet lights still don’t illuminate, contact technical support. The Power and Link lights are on, but I can’t access the router/gateway from the computer s Try plugging the Adapters in different power outlets, preferably closer together. s Make sure all Adapters on the network
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Actiontec MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter User Manual Chapter 4 Troubleshooting No. The Adapter operates at a different frequency than other power line control devices and can co-exist with technologies such as X-10, CEBus, and LONworks. Can my neighbor receive the Adapter’s network signal? It is possible for a neighbor to receive the network signal. To prevent this, change the default 56-bit DES security encryption password on the Adapter (see chapter 3). How do I find out what the current speed a
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Setting Up Static IP Address 5 To communicate with a MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter from a computer on the net- work, the user may have to switch the IP address settings from DHCP-enabled to static IP, so that the computer and the Adapter are on the same subnet. To set up static IP on a computer, select the operating system and follow the instructions. Note: The following procedures are based on the Adapter’s ☞ factory default IP address. If the Adapter’s IP address has been changed, enter th
