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Powerline Adapters Connect a USB-equipped desktop, laptop or Ethernet-equipped device to a powerline network User Manual F5D4050 F5D4070
Powerline Adapters Connect a USB-equipped desktop, laptop or Ethernet-equipped device to a powerline network User Manual F5D4050 F5D4070
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Overview Product Specifications 2 System Requirements 2 Package Contents 2 Knowing Your Powerline Adapter 3 Installing the Powerline Ethernet Adapter Software and Driver Installation 4 Installing the Powerline USB Adapter Software and Driver Installation 6 Connecting to your Network 9 Uninstalling the Software and Drivers 10 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility 11 Troubleshooting 16 Information 17
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Overview Product Specifications 2 System Requirements 2 Package Contents 2 Knowing Your Powerline Adapter 3 Installing the Powerline Ethernet Adapter Software and Driver Installation 4 Installing the Powerline USB Adapter Software and Driver Installation 6 Connecting to your Network 9 Uninstalling the Software and Drivers 10 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility 11 Troubleshooting 16 Information 17
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Now you can take advantage of your home or office to allow for purchasing the Belkin Powerline Adapter (the Adapter). Please read through this manual completely to ensure that maintain network connections • Works with all of ... devices compliant with HomePlug® 1.0 standard • Fits any laptop or desktop computer, through your Powerline Adapter. The Belkin Powerline Adapter utilizes the existing 110-volt electrical wiring in your computer to a powerline network without requiring you to run new cables • Utilizes existing electrical wiring to 14Mbps • ...
Now you can take advantage of your home or office to allow for purchasing the Belkin Powerline Adapter (the Adapter). Please read through this manual completely to ensure that maintain network connections • Works with all of ... devices compliant with HomePlug® 1.0 standard • Fits any laptop or desktop computer, through your Powerline Adapter. The Belkin Powerline Adapter utilizes the existing 110-volt electrical wiring in your computer to a powerline network without requiring you to run new cables • Utilizes existing electrical wiring to 14Mbps • ...
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...HomePlug 1.0 100-140VAC 14Mbps More than 99 percent 56-bit DES, cipher block chaining Prioritized Random Access 5.0V, 500mA max Powerline Link, Activity System Requirements F5D4050 • PC with one available USB port • Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, or XP F5D4070 • Computing...or printer with an available Ethernet port • TCP/IP protocol Package Contents F5D4050 • Powerline USB Adapter • USB Cable • Software CD • User Manual • Quick Installation Guide F5D4070 • Powerline Ethernet Adapter • Ethernet Cable • Software CD • User ...
...HomePlug 1.0 100-140VAC 14Mbps More than 99 percent 56-bit DES, cipher block chaining Prioritized Random Access 5.0V, 500mA max Powerline Link, Activity System Requirements F5D4050 • PC with one available USB port • Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, or XP F5D4070 • Computing...or printer with an available Ethernet port • TCP/IP protocol Package Contents F5D4050 • Powerline USB Adapter • USB Cable • Software CD • User Manual • Quick Installation Guide F5D4070 • Powerline Ethernet Adapter • Ethernet Cable • Software CD • User ...
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KNOWING YOUR POWERLINE ADAPTER Powerline Link Ethernet Link F5D4070 Powerline Activity Powerline Link F5D4050 F5D4050 Powerline Activity LED (Top) Blinking: Communicating with other devices on the network Off: Idle Powerline Link LED (Bottom) Solid: Connected to another powerline device on the network Off: Not connected F5D4070 Powerline Link LED (Top) Solid: Connected to another powerline device on the network Off: Not connected Ethernet Link LED (Bottom) Solid: Off: Connected to your computer through an Ethernet cable Not connected 3
KNOWING YOUR POWERLINE ADAPTER Powerline Link Ethernet Link F5D4070 Powerline Activity Powerline Link F5D4050 F5D4050 Powerline Activity LED (Top) Blinking: Communicating with other devices on the network Off: Idle Powerline Link LED (Bottom) Solid: Connected to another powerline device on the network Off: Not connected F5D4070 Powerline Link LED (Top) Solid: Connected to another powerline device on the network Off: Not connected Ethernet Link LED (Bottom) Solid: Off: Connected to your computer through an Ethernet cable Not connected 3
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... your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon named "Setup.exe". 3. The Belkin Powerline ETHERNET Adapter Setup Utility screen will start. F5D4070 Skip to page 6 for Setting Up the Powerline USB Adapter 1. Insert the CD into the wall outlet. 3. Do not connect the Adapter... a power strip or surge protectors since these devices may contain circuit filters, which may degrade the powerline signal. 4. Software and Driver Installation 1. INSTALLING THE POWERLINE ETHERNET ADAPTER Installing and Setting Up the Powerline Ethernet Adapter - Let Windows finish installing the Adapter.
... your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon named "Setup.exe". 3. The Belkin Powerline ETHERNET Adapter Setup Utility screen will start. F5D4070 Skip to page 6 for Setting Up the Powerline USB Adapter 1. Insert the CD into the wall outlet. 3. Do not connect the Adapter... a power strip or surge protectors since these devices may contain circuit filters, which may degrade the powerline signal. 4. Software and Driver Installation 1. INSTALLING THE POWERLINE ETHERNET ADAPTER Installing and Setting Up the Powerline Ethernet Adapter - Let Windows finish installing the Adapter.
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... to restart your computer. To open the Configuration Utility, double-click on your PC. 5. Plug your powerline device directly into a wall outlet, and then plug your ETHERNET cable from the powerline device into your desktop. Click "Yes" to restart your computer. 6. After rebooting, the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility icon will be on this icon. 5
... to restart your computer. To open the Configuration Utility, double-click on your PC. 5. Plug your powerline device directly into a wall outlet, and then plug your ETHERNET cable from the powerline device into your desktop. Click "Yes" to restart your computer. 6. After rebooting, the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility icon will be on this icon. 5
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...If it does not appear within 15-20 seconds, select your PC. 5. Your Belkin Powerline USB Adapter will automatically appear. Let Windows finish installing the Adapter. The Belkin Powerline USB Adapter Setup Utility screen will not work until you install the software. 2. ...Powerline USB Adapter - NOTE: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE YOU CONNECT THE ADAPTER TO YOUR COMPUTER Software and Driver Installation 1. Install the software FIRST. Connect the powerline USB cable to your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon named "Setup.exe". 6 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. F5D4050...
...If it does not appear within 15-20 seconds, select your PC. 5. Your Belkin Powerline USB Adapter will automatically appear. Let Windows finish installing the Adapter. The Belkin Powerline USB Adapter Setup Utility screen will not work until you install the software. 2. ...Powerline USB Adapter - NOTE: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE YOU CONNECT THE ADAPTER TO YOUR COMPUTER Software and Driver Installation 1. Install the software FIRST. Connect the powerline USB cable to your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon named "Setup.exe". 6 Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. 2. F5D4050...
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INSTALLING THE POWERLINE USB ADAPTER 3. Plug your powerline device directly into a wall outlet, and then plug your USB cable from the powerline device into your Belkin F5D4050 powerline USB Adapter do the following." Click "Next" to continue. 4. The installer will launch. 7 Follow the on-screen instruction until you install this device, Windows "Found New Hardware Wizard" will start. If this is the first time you see the message "To complete the installation of your PC. 5.
INSTALLING THE POWERLINE USB ADAPTER 3. Plug your powerline device directly into a wall outlet, and then plug your USB cable from the powerline device into your Belkin F5D4050 powerline USB Adapter do the following." Click "Next" to continue. 4. The installer will launch. 7 Follow the on-screen instruction until you install this device, Windows "Found New Hardware Wizard" will start. If this is the first time you see the message "To complete the installation of your PC. 5.
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Select "Yes" to restart your computer. After completing the Wizard, you will be asked to restart your desktop. To open the Configuration Utility, double-click on your computer. 7. After rebooting, the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility icon will be on this icon. 8 INSTALLING THE POWERLINE USB ADAPTER 6.
Select "Yes" to restart your computer. After completing the Wizard, you will be asked to restart your desktop. To open the Configuration Utility, double-click on your computer. 7. After rebooting, the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility icon will be on this icon. 8 INSTALLING THE POWERLINE USB ADAPTER 6.
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CONNECTING TO YOUR NETWORK If you will need to set the Network Password settings of your network automatically. For information about configuring your network. In most cases, the Adapter will automatically attempt to connect to your Adapter. If you want to modify your powerline network encryption, you already have a powerline network in your home or office, the Adapter will connect to your Adapter, see the Configuration Utility section in this manual. 9
CONNECTING TO YOUR NETWORK If you will need to set the Network Password settings of your network automatically. For information about configuring your network. In most cases, the Adapter will automatically attempt to connect to your Adapter. If you want to modify your powerline network encryption, you already have a powerline network in your home or office, the Adapter will connect to your Adapter, see the Configuration Utility section in this manual. 9
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... Shows the MAC address of the device that you are directly connected to. (b) Refresh Click "Refresh" to scan for the Powerline Adapter that your local Powerline Adapter when you will receive a poor link quality when using only one Adapter. 11 Note: You will be presented with the... screen below. The Utility will automatically search and connect to . USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY When you launch the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility (the Utility), you open it in the device window and click "Connect". (d) Link Quality Shows the signal...
... Shows the MAC address of the device that you are directly connected to. (b) Refresh Click "Refresh" to scan for the Powerline Adapter that your local Powerline Adapter when you will receive a poor link quality when using only one Adapter. 11 Note: You will be presented with the... screen below. The Utility will automatically search and connect to . USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY When you launch the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility (the Utility), you open it in the device window and click "Connect". (d) Link Quality Shows the signal...
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... screen below, make sure that is a "snapshot" of the data rate at the time of all remote powerline products on your current private network password. USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Network Tab The "Network" tab shows the MAC address and data rate of the scan.... This is directly connected to set up your computer. Pressing the "Scan Powerline Network" (a) button may get a different result. See...
... screen below, make sure that is a "snapshot" of the data rate at the time of all remote powerline products on your current private network password. USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Network Tab The "Network" tab shows the MAC address and data rate of the scan.... This is directly connected to set up your computer. Pressing the "Scan Powerline Network" (a) button may get a different result. See...
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...ensure the security of your powerline network, a network password (56-bit encryption) needs to be set up the network password for a device that is connected directly to your computer. The password must share the same network password. Note: All Belkin Powerline Adapters are shipped with a... default network password of "HomePlug". The "Security" tab is case-sensitive. All powerline devices on your network must have between four and 24 characters, and it ...
...ensure the security of your powerline network, a network password (56-bit encryption) needs to be set up the network password for a device that is connected directly to your computer. The password must share the same network password. Note: All Belkin Powerline Adapters are shipped with a... default network password of "HomePlug". The "Security" tab is case-sensitive. All powerline devices on your network must have between four and 24 characters, and it ...
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..." instead of the remote device on the device. Every Belkin Powerline Adapter has a unique device ID printed on your current network password for a powerline device that other powerline devices. Note that 's connected to a network printer. USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Advanced Tab The "Advanced" tab allows ...you to set the network password for the remote device and add the device ID to the "Remote Powerline Devices" text list box. 14 The device ID is case-sensitive. a b c d e (a) Device ID Enter the device ID of "device...
..." instead of the remote device on the device. Every Belkin Powerline Adapter has a unique device ID printed on your current network password for a powerline device that other powerline devices. Note that 's connected to a network printer. USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Advanced Tab The "Advanced" tab allows ...you to set the network password for the remote device and add the device ID to the "Remote Powerline Devices" text list box. 14 The device ID is case-sensitive. a b c d e (a) Device ID Enter the device ID of "device...
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USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY (d) Set All Click "Set All" to apply your current network password to all devices that are listed in the "Remote Powerline Devices" list. (e) Remove Highlight a device ID and click "Remove" to remove it from the list. 15
USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY (d) Set All Click "Set All" to apply your current network password to all devices that are listed in the "Remote Powerline Devices" list. (e) Remove Highlight a device ID and click "Remove" to remove it from the list. 15