AirLive HP-1000E User Manual v2

HP-1000E v2

Powerline Ethernet Adapter

User’s Manual

HP1000E v2 User’s Manual

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction .........................................................................................1

Chapter 2: Planning your Powerline Network .......................................................1

Network Topology..............................................................................................1

Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Powerline Adapter...................................................2

The Top Panel ...................................................................................................2

The Front Panel.................................................................................................2

Chapter 4: Connecting the Powerline Ethernet Adapter .................................................3

Connecting the Adapter.....................................................................................3

Connecting to a Router......................................................................................4

Chapter 5: Using the Powerline Configuration Utility ............................................4

Utility Installation................................................................................................4

Accessing the Powerline Configuration Utility.................................................... 5

Device tab.......................................................................................................5

Network tab.....................................................................................................6

Security...........................................................................................................7

About ..............................................................................................................8

Appendix A: Troubleshooting................................................................................9

Common Problems and Solutions......................................................................9

Frequently Asked Questions............................................................................10

Appendix B: Specifications .................................................................................11

Appendix C: Regulatory Information...................................................................11

WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the State of California to cause
cancer, and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

How to Use this User Guide

The user guide to the Powerline Ethernet Adapter has been designed to make understanding networking
with the Powerline Ethernet Adapter easier than ever. Look for the following items when reading this User
Guide:

This checkmark means there is a note of interest and is something you should pay special
attention to while using the Powerline Ethernet Adapter.

This exclamation point means there is a caution or warning and is something that could damage
your property or the Powerline Ethernet Adapter .

HP1000E v2 User’s Manual

Chapter 1: Introduction

Thank you for choosing the HP-1000E v2 Powerline Ethernet Adapter. The Adapter will allow you
to network better than ever. How does the Adapter do all of this? The Powerline Ethernet Adapter
lets you turn the existing Powerlines in your home or office into a high-speed network. Now you
don’t have to drill through the walls, and climb through theattic or cellar to install network cables,
just use the wires that already run through the building.

But what does all of this mean?

Networks are useful tools for sharing computer resources. You can access one printer from
different computers and access data located on another computer's hard drive. Networks are
even used for playing multiplayer video games. So, networks are not only useful in homes and
offices, they can also be fun.
The Powerline Adapter interfaces Ethernet devices to the HomePlug Powerline network standard.
Just plug the Powerline Adapter into the wall, and connect your Ethernet-equipped device to the
Adapter using the included network cable, and you’ve turned your whole house into a network
infrastructure. Attach more computers to the network by simply plugging them into the wall
anywhere in the house, using more Powerline Adapters, or the Powerline USB Adapter.
Once your computers are connected to the network, they can share resources like printers and
storage space,
and all kinds of files: music, digital pictures, and documents. With up to 14Mbps data rates, you
can play head-to head network computer games, too. And if you use a Powerline Adapter to
interface Broadband Routers from your cable or DSL Internet connection to your Powerline
network, you’ll be able to get to the Internet from any computer in the house.
Use the instructions in this Guide to help you connect the Adapter, set it up, and configure it to
adapter your different networks. These instructions should be all you need to get the most out of
the Adapter.

Chapter 2: Planning your Powerline Network

NETWORK TOPOLOGY

With the Powerline products, a network can be created
using home Powerlines. Computers can be networked
over Powerlines using Powerline devices. The Adapter
connects an Ethernet-enabled computer to a Powerline
network. The Powerline USB Adapter is also available
for connecting a USB-enabled computer to a Powerline
network.
The Adapter is also ideal for any user who already has a
router and wants to share high-speed Internet access
across the Powerline network. Connect the Adapter to
the router after you have configured the Adapter using
the Powerline Configuration Utility. Connect a straight-through Category 5 Ethernet network cable
to the uplink port of the router, or connect a crossover Category 5 Ethernet network cable to a
LAN port on the router.

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Chapter 3: Getting to Know the Powerline Adapter

THE TOP PANEL

The Adapter’s Port, where the Ethernet Port is connected,
is located on the front panel.

Ethernet:
The Ethernet Port is where you will connect the included
Category 5 Ethernet network cable.

THE FRONT PANEL

The Adapter’s LEDs, where information about network activity is displayed, are located on the
front panel. .

Power: Blue, The Activity LED will flash when there is data transmitted over the Powerline

network.

Ethernet: Blue, The Ethernet LED will be lit steadily when there is an active Ethernet connection.
Link/Act: Blue, The Link LED will light up when the Powerline Adapter is powered on.

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