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HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge
User Manual (GHPB21)
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Welcome Thank you for purchasing one of the most user-friendly networking devices on the market. IOGEAR’s HomePlug to Ethernet Bridges 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 US
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Table of Contents Technical Support○○○○○○○○○○ ○ 67 Overview 02 ○○○○○○○○○○○ ○ ○ ○○○○○○○○ ○○○○○ Product Specifications○○○○ ○○○○○ 69 Features 03 ○○○○○○○○○ ○○○○ Limited Warranty 70 Requirements 04 ○○○○○○ ○○○○○ ○ ○○○○○○○○○○○ Introduction 05 ○○○○○○ ○○○○○○○ Installation 07 Network Configuration○ ○○○○○○○ 14 Networking Basics ○○○○ ○○○○○○ 27 - Network Setup Wizard○ ○○○○○○○○○ 27 - Checking IP Address ○○○○○○○○○ 38 - Assign a Static IP address○ ○ ○○○○○○ 40 ○ ○ ○ ○○○○○○ - Sharing Disks/Folders 43 - Sharing Pr
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Overview IOGEAR's HomePlug Powerline Network Ethernet Bridge allows you to network your home comput- ers through the electric power lines in the house. Setting up a home network has never been so simple, just connect your computer to the HomePlug Bridge via the CAT5 patch cable provided in the package, and then plug the power end to your AC power outlet, you are connected! This unit is compliant to HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0 and offers up to 14 Mbps bandwidth while being less prone to
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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 Up to 14 Mbps bandwidth Up to 990' distance through the power lines, far enough for most households Worldwide compatibility Low risk of interference by other RF sources 56-bit DES encryption assures
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Requirements System Requirements Available AC power outlets in the room. Standard home power line wiring. Computers with 10/100Base-T adapters, or 10/100Base-T switch/hub. When used as a node: Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, XP. When used as a bridge: any operating system (OS transparent). 4
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Introduction IOGEAR's HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge allows you to network your computers via your existing home power lines. It offers a data transmission speed of up to 14 Mbps, and reaches up to 990 feet through standard power lines. Package contents: 1. HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge 2. CAT5 patch cable 3. Power cable 4. User Manual 5. Warranty Registration Card 1. 2. 3. 5
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Introduction Front View: (Drawing) Front View 1. Power LED - lights up in green when plugged into a power outlet 2. Collision LED - lights up in green whenever there is collision 3. Link LED - lights up in green after plugged into a power outlet 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 4. ACT LED - blinks in green when there is network activity 5. LINK/ACT LED - blinks when data is sent through Back View Homeplug Connection 6. Ethernet port - connecting to the computer Back View: 1. Power port - connecting to t
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Installation There are several ways to network your computers using the HomePlug Bridge. Before we get started, please 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 d
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Installation If you plan to use this unit as a NODE, not as a BRIDGE (refer to the Network Terms for details): 1. Remove the HomePlug Bridge, the power cord, the CAT5 cable and the installation CD from the package. 2. Allocate a space for the adapter's placement. Make sure you avoid the places mentioned on the previous page. 3. Make sure that your HomePlug bridge is NOT CONNECTED TO THE COMPUTER before you install the driver. 4. Insert the installation CD. If CD does not automatically load, run
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Installation 6. Read, understand and accept the License Agreement and Con- tinue by clicking Next. 9
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Installation 7. Enter a username and organiza- tion name, and continue installa- tion. (Username and Organization have no importance in device op- eration. This window might look slightly different on other platforms.) 10
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Installation 8. Click Install to start the Installa- tion Wizard: 11
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Installation 9. After the installation is successful, a window will pop up prompting for the installation of the HomePlug Bridge. Plug in the CAT5 cable, one end into the Ethernet port on the HomePlug Bridge, the other end into an available network port on your computer. Please verify that the green Power LED and Link LED on the HomePlug Bridge light up. 12
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Installation 10. You have reached the end of your installation. Please restart your computer for changes to go into effect. 13
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Network Configuration After restarting the computer, you can see the HomePlug utility icon. 1. Double click the icon to start the HomePlug Configuration utility. The utility is used to configure the HomePlug. 14
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Network Configuration 2. Once the utility starts, it will display the MAC address of the device your computer is connected to as well as the signal strength. 15
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Network Configuration 3. The Network tab displays the additional HomePlug devices on the network. Click on the “Scan” button to scan for additional devices on the HomePlug network. 16
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Network Configuration 4. The Security tab displays the Network Password. The default Network Password is HomePlug. 17
