Abocom Systems UHL1KD users manual

USB Home PhoneLine

1Mbps Network

Adapter

User Manual

Doc. No.: 091901-02

REGULATORY STATEMENTS
Part15, Class B

This device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules. Operation
is subject to the following two conditions:

1. This device may not cause harmful interface, and

2. This device must accept any interface received,
including interface that may cause undesired
operation. This equipment has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy, and if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur
in a particular installation. If this equipment does
cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following
measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

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Increase the distance between the equipment and

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receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit

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different from that to which the receiver is
connected.

Changes or modifications not expressly approved

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by party responsible for compliance could void the
user the user authority to operate the equipment.

FCC Part 68 Registration

This device complies with FCC Part 68 rules, and the use of this
device is subject to the following restrictions:

The FCC has established rules which permit this device to be
directly connected to the telephone network. Standardized jacks
are used for these connections. This equipment should not be
used on party lines or coin phones.
If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causing harm to
the telephone network; this device should be disconnected until
the source of the problem can be determined and until repair has
been made. If this is not done, the telephone company may
temporarily disconnect service.
The telephone company may make changes in it's facilities,
equipment, operation and procedures; if such changes affect the
compatibility or use of this device, the telephone company is
required to give adequate notice of the situation with the FCC.
If the telephone company requests information on what
equipment is connected to their lines, inform them of:

a. The telephone number to which this unit is connected.
b. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN).
c. The USOC jack required.
d. The FCC Registration number.

Items (b) and (d) are indicated on the label. The Ringer
Equivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how many
devices can be connected to your telephone line. In most areas,
the sum of the REN's of all the devices on any one line should not
exceed 5.0. If too many devices are attached, they may not ring
properly.

INTRODUCTIONS

The USB Home PhoneLine 1Mbps Network
Adapter brings the latest technology of instant
connectivity to multiple PCs over a home's existing
telephone line. You can network any notebook
computer by connecting it to any standard phone
line. No switches, hubs, or even any additional
cables are needed - the network runs on standard
home-grade telephone wires just like the ones you
use everyday.

This USB device is equipped with two standard RJ­11 telephone ports. You can connect to any 1Mbps
home phone network. The adapter connects to your
computer via USB (Universal Serial Bus), you can
enjoy the advantage of true plug-and-play
connections through a single interface.

You can share Internet access via a dial-up, cable
modem or DSL connection, as well as files, printers,
and CD-ROM drives at 1Mbps without interrupting
regular telephone service. The home phone
networking runs on regular telephone cables, so
there’s no extra hardware to buy. Just plug it into
any standard wall jack and you’re networked!

The USB Home PhoneLine 1Mbps Network
Adapter complies the HomePNA specification,
which allows your phone line to carry computer data
as well as regular telephone voice service. Every
standard telephone jack at home is capable of
hosting a PC - you can connect up to 25 computers,
thus transforming the home's telephone wiring into
an easily expandable network.

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Features

! Connects to a network using your existing

telephone line -- No additional hubs or network
cables are needed

! Works with any PCs with a USB port
! Supports Microsoft Windows 98/ ME/ 2000
! 1Mbps data transfer rate over telephone lines
! External USB network adapter with 2 RJ-11

modular telephone ports

! USB cable included – true plug & play
! HomePNA compliant
! Connects up to 25 devices together on your

home phone network

About Home Phone Networking Technology

The USB Home PhoneLine 1Mbps Network
Adapter utilizes a technology known as Frequency
Division Multiplexing (FDM) which essentially
divides the data travelling over the phone lines into
separate frequencies - one for voice, another for
high-bandwidth net access such as DSL, and the
other for the network data. These frequencies can
coexist on the same telephone line without
impacting one another.

The 1 Megabit-per-second (one million bits-per­second) data rate is 18 times that of the fastest
analog modems available, which runs at 56Kbps.
Even high-speed modem, DSL, and ISDN
connections will perform at full speed on a home
network.

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Note: Because of the limitations of
standard telephone cables, Home Phone
Networking devices require that your
cabling does not exceed a total length of
500 feet for your entire network.

Specifications

Network Standard

! HomePNA specification 1.1
! Standard phone wiring

Data Transfer Rate

! Up to 1 Mbps of HomePNA data transfer rate

Supported Operating Systems

! Windows 98
! Windows ME
! Windows 2000

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Parts Names and Functions

1. USB Connection Cable: connects the USB
Home PhoneLine 1Mbps Network Adapter

to the USB host port of your computer.

2. USB B Type Connector

3. USB A Type Connector

4. RJ-11 telephone ports

- Line port: connects to a phone jack.

- Phone port: connects to a phone setting.

5. USB B Type Port

6. USB Home PhoneLine 1Mbps Network

Adapter

7. LINK indicator: glows green when the adapter
is connecting to another USB Home PhoneLine
1Mbps Network Adapter

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8. TX/RX indicator: blinks orange when the
Network Adapter is transmitting/receiving data
via Home Phoneline Networking

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HARDWARE INSTALLATION

Precaution

Before the installation, make sure the USB port
exists in your computer and is enabled. To check
this, go to My Computer$Control Panel$System.
Open the Device Manager tab. If the Universal
Serial Bus controller device is found, it means your
USB port is installed and enabled. If not, it means
no USB port is installed or the USB bios is not
properly enabled. In this case, consult your
computer dealer for USB support.

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