
M73-STK09-060
128Mbps
HomePNA3.0
USB Adapter
PPUUAA--331100
User’s Guide
V1.0
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INTRODUCTION
The HomePNA3.0 USB adapter provides you the
instant connectivity to multiple PCs over a home's
existing telephone lines. It is designed to operate on
the telephone wire installed in homes thereby
eliminating the need to install new wiring.
Using telephone lines as the home networking
backbones allows you to share Internet access,
printers, transfer files between computers, streaming
video, network games, and moreover. The network
runs on standard home-grade-telephone wires just like
the ones you use everyday.
Features
• Using existing phone jacks to build a network
• Shares high speed Internet access and streaming
video
• HomePNA3.0 128Mbps standard compliant
• HomePNA3.0 QoS priority mapping
• USB 2.0 and 1.1 compliant
• USB bus powered
• Support Microsoft Windows 2000, Windows XP
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INSTALLATION
Parts Names and Functions
LED Indicators on the Front Panel
LED Status
Glowing Dimming Flashing
c
USB
Act
Powered
y
Host PC
Not
powered
Receive or
Transmit
d
HomePNA
Link /Act
HomePNA
Link
Disconnect
or Link fail
Receive or
Transmit
e
HomePNA
SyncMode
Sync.
Mode
Async.
Mode
N/A
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Ports on the Rear Panel
Port Name Type Functions
A
Line
RJ-11
Connects to other Home
PNA devices
B
Phone
RJ-11
Connects to Telephone or
Phone port of ADSL splitter
C
USB
B
Connects to Host PC USB
port
Hardware Connections
1. Select a convenient location for the adapter near
the PC to which it will be connected. The
adapter should be kept away from excessive heat.
2. Using one telephone wire to connect the Line
port to RJ-11 jack on the wall. Using another
telephone wire to connect the other Phone port
to a telephone set (or connect the Phone port to
“phone” port of splitter of ADSL modem)
3. Locate the USB host port of your computer.
Connect the USB host port with the USB port of
your USB adapter.
4. Windows will automatically detect the new
hardware device. Perform the following “Driver
Installation” procedures to install the device
driver.

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This figure shows how to connect PC to the home
phone line network.
Driver Installation
1. Once the adapter is well connected, Windows
will detect the new device and start the “New
Hardware Wizard”...
2. Don’t search the software, click “Next”.
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3.
Insert the driver CD,
4.
Windows will search and install,
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5. Click Finish. Windows will prompt you the
device is ready to use.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Standards
USB 2.0 and 1.1 compliant
HomePNA 3.0 compliant
ITU-T G.9954 compliant
Data Rate
Home Networking: 128 Mbps
Distance
Up to 600 meters maximum between the two
farthest HomePNA nodes
Power Consumption
USB bus power DC 5V
Less than 2.5 watt
Certifications
CE, VCCI
FCC Part 15, Part 68
UL/cUL, EN60950
LEDs
USB Link/Activility
HomePNA Link/Activity
HomePNA Synchronous/Asynchronous mode
Connectors
Two RJ-11, one for connecting with HomePNA
device, and one for telephone bypass
One USB type B connector