Iogear HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge GHPB42 Bedienungsanleitung

HomePlug to Ethernet BridgeUser Manual (GHPB42W6)

115. There are several ways to see whether the Homeplug bridge is functioning. One way is the observethe LED, the Link/ACT LED should start blinking

6. You can also go to “Control Panel”, select “Network and Dial up and Connections. ”Click the “Local Area Connection” icon.12Installation

13Installation7. You can see the network connection is already established.At this point, you can start communicating with the other computers or dev

141. Make sure that your HomePlug bridge is NOT CONNECTED TO THE COM-PUTER before you install the driver.2. Insert the installation CD. If CD does

15Installation of the utility softwareEnter a username and organization name, and continue installation. (Username and Organization have no importanc

16Click “Next” to continue.5.Installation of the utility software

17Installation of the utility softwareClick “Install” to start the Installation Wizard6.

The following window will be prompted to indicate that the installation is successful. 7.To uninstall the driver, simply go to your Add/Remove program

19Double click the IOGear Powerline Utility icon to start the Powerline Confi guration Utility. The utility is used to confi gure the Homeplug unit”1.P

20The Main tab shows the HomePlug units that are connected to the current computer and other devices on the network. It will also tell Mac Address of

Thank you for purchasing one of the most user-friendly networking devices on the market. IOGEAR’s HomePlug to Ethernet Bridges and the Homeplug Networ

21The Main tab shows all the other HomePlug units on your powerline network. It will represent them by MAC Address, and will also show the available

22Powerline Confi guration UtilityNote: If a Unit shows MAC Address of all 0’s, this unit might not have a solid connection, or might not connect at al

23Powerline Confi guration UtilityPress Enter Password button to put in the DEK (Device Encryption Key) found on the package or device. Enter this key

24Powerline Confi guration UtilityAfter putting in the password, click on Set Local Devices Only to ensure all data that is sent from this unit are enc

25Powerline Confi guration UtilityThe Diagnostics tab will allow users to see the devices that are currently available on the powerline network6. This

26Networking TermsWhat is a node?A node is any given device that resides or is connected onto an existing network. A computer with a network card con

27Network Confi gurationCan I use both in the same network?Yes. It is perfectly right to have both nodes and bridges on a network as long the maximum i

28a. Using the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge (Node Mode) (Several HomePlug Bridges can be used)Network Confi guration

29Network Confi gurationb. Using the HomePlug USB Adapter AND Ethernet Bridge (Node Mode)

30c. Using the HomePlug Ethernet bridge to make a sub network HomePlug ready to communicate with the other HomePlug nodes. Network Confi gurationPowerl

Table of ContentsWelcome ...

31Network Confi gurationd. Using the HomePlug Ethernet bridge to extend the WiFi network and eliminate dead spots.

32Network Confi guratione. Using Homeplug bridge to share Broadband Internet access through the whole house.

33Network Confi gurationf. Using the HomePlug Ethernet bridge to play game remotely.

34Prior to installing HomePlug, you may have had some ideas about using your new network. This section will help you get started on those ideas or ev

351. Click “Next” in the window(right) for the Network Setup Wizard. Networking Basics

362. Read and follow the instructions in the following window and then click “Next”.Networking Basics

373. In the following window, select among the 3 options which best describe this computer and then click “Next”. If your computer connects to a broad

384. Fill in the information in the following window as you desire and then click “Next”.Networking Basics

395. Enter the Workgroup name as you wish and then click “Next”. (Very important: All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup. Netwo

406. Review the setting in the following screen, and click “Next” to continue. If you want to change any settings, you need to click “Back” and start

5OverviewIOGEAR’s HomePlug Ethernet Bridge allows you to network your home computers through the most pervasive medium in your house - the electric po

417. Please wait while the Network Setup Wizard applies the changes and confi gures the computer. Networking Basics

428. When the confi guration is done, the followingscreen will come up. Select one of the 4 options according to your needs. (In this example, the las

43Networking Basics9. Then click “Finish” on this next window.

4410. The new setting will take effect after you restart the computer. Click “Yes” to restart the computer.Congratulations, you have completed confi gu

45Topic 2: Checking IP ad-dresses in Windows XP/2000Go toStart>Programs>Accessories>Command Prompt.Networking Basics

461. Type “ipconfi g” at the prompt, then press Enter. You will see the IP address of this computer.Networking Basics

47Topic 3: Assigning a Static IP Address(Note: If you use DHCP-capable gateway/router, you don’t need to assign any static IP addresses because the ga

481. At the following window, select “Use the following IP address:”, and fi ll in the desired IP address and subnet mask (it is recommended to use the

492.Click “Close” on the Local Area Connection Properties window.You have completed static IP address assignment.Networking Basics

50 Topic 4. Sharing Disks/FoldersOnce the network has been checked / confi gured, you can access other systems via “My Network Places”. To allow other

6Features• Extend your WiFi network through existing powerlines• Network your gaming devices through powerlines to play games with a remote partner• N

51Networking BasicsOnce you have selected the folder to be shared, right-click to select “sharing and security.”

52Networking Basics2. In the following window, click to select “Share this folder”. Then click on “Permission”.

53Networking Basics3. Please note that by default, all users defi ned on your XP Professional system will have full permissions. You can reduce the p

54Networking Basics4. Click OK on the original Sharing and Security window to conclude the process.5. Once a disk or folder is shared, the icon will s

55Networking BasicsTopic 5. Share PrintersYou may now share any installed print-ers connected to this computer with other computers on your network.

562. In the following window, click on “Share this Printer” and type in the share name you would like. After this is done, click on “Apply” and then

57Networking BasicsNow when you go to “Printers and Faxes” in the Control Panel, you will see the sup-porting hand underneath the printer, which mea

58Networking BasicsFor a computer to access a Network Printer, the device driver or software for that printer must be installed and pointed to the pro

592. Click on “Add a printer”.Networking Basics

60Networking Basics3. Select the network printer option and click Next.

7• Available AC power outlets in the room.• Standard home power line wiring.• Computers with 10/100Base-T adapters, or 10/100Base-T switch/hub. • Whe

614. Find the printer you would like to share and click Next.Networking Basics

62Networking BasicsDecide if you would like to choose this printer as a default printer and click Next.

63You have now added the printer to your computer, click Finish.Now you may use the Network Printer as if it was directly con-nected to the computer.

64Topic 6. Sharing Internet AccessSo how can the Internet connection be shared among other computers on the HomePlug network? Since neither the HomeP

65Please follow these steps for setting up Internet Sharing:Sharing Internet Access

66Sharing Internet Accessa. Make sure that the DSL/Cable modem is connected to the Router (using the WAN port on the router.)b. Connect the HomePlug B

67Checking Router Settings:Please make sure that the following settings on your router are set: (The setup windows will depend on the router manufactu

68Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting1. Will HomePlug work in my house or apartment?If the house or apartment was bui

69network. Node mode operates by connecting the Ethernet bridge (GHPB42W6) to one computer (ONLY) and installing drivers onto the computer, allowing

707. What OS does the HomePlug utility software fully support?Windows 98SE, ME, XP, and 2000. Windows NT and Mac are only supported by the HomePlug

8IOGEAR’s HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge allows you to network your computers via your existing home power lines. It offers a data transmission speed of

71To help IOGEAR® customers obtain the highest level of performance from their HomePlug devices, the IOGEAR® Service Support team is available to answ

72Technical Support1) What is the purchase date and serial number of the product?2) Were any messages displayed on the screen when the error occurred?

73Specifi cations

74Limited WarrantyIN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR’S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCI-DENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM T

75Radio & TV Interference StatementWARNING!!! This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and use

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9IntroductionFront View:1. Powerline LED – lights up in green when otherHomeplug devices are detected on the samepowerline2. Link/ACT – blinks when da

10InstallationThere are several ways to network your computers using the HomePlug Bridge. Before we get started, please NOTE: Do not place HomePlug de