Edimax HP-8500 Installation Manual

HomePlug Ethernet Bridge

Installation Guide

Chapter 1:

Introduction to the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge

Panel

Front

Back

PWR: On Receive Power
Off Did not receive Power

HP: On Detect other HomePlug devices on the same powerline network
Off Did not detect any other HomePlug devices on the same powerline
network

ETH:

On Detect Ethernet connection

Blinking Ethernet activity

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Chapter 2: Installation

Overview

The installation of the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge will only take minutes. No
setting up for long wires through out the house. Just simply install the software
CD that is included in the box and after installation, physically plug the unit into
the computer and the wall outlet. Users will have options to adjust its security
functions and the platform of the network once everything is installed properly.
For further assistance, please read our Frequently Asked Questions section.

Running the InstallShield Wizard

Please insert the CD into your CD-ROM and wait a moment for the setup screen
to come up. If the CD-ROM does not auto run the CD, please click on ‘Start’ at
the bottom left of your screen (for most Microsoft Windows) and go to ‘Run’.
Type in: (CD Drive Letter):\eth\setup.exe and click ‘OK’

Once the software is loaded it will display a dialog such as is:

Please click on ‘Next’ to continue the installation.

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On this screen you will be asked to input the User Name and Organization. It is
not crucial to the device itself so enter as desired. The ‘Install this application
for’ will work under the circumstances which multiple logins are applied. For
example: If the user wishes only he/she can use the utility with that particular
account, then bubble in ‘Only for me’. For those without multiple accounts or
wishes to allow all users to access the utility choose ‘Anyone who uses this
computer (all users)’. When finished, click the ‘Next’ button to continue.

This section allows you to change the default directory where the program is
installed. If you don’t want to change the directory click on Next to continue the
installation process.

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This section allows a user to go ‘Back’ or ‘Install’ the utility. In case if the user
wishes to change the previous options then go ahead and click on ‘Back’ to
change the settings. If not, continue and click the ‘Install’ button.

This screen shows the progress of the installation.

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This screen shows that the installation was completed successfully. Click on

Finish to exit the wizard. Now its time to setup you hardware connections please

refer to the next diagrams.

Plug your network cable into the computer’s RJ-45 network adapter port

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Plug the other end of your network cable into the RJ -45 por t locate at the back
of the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge

Plug your power connector of your power cable into the power connector at
the back of the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge

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Plug the power plug of your power cable directly into a power outlet on the wall

**Note: ** Do not plug the device into a UPS or power strip with surge
protection. The HomePlug Ethernet Bridge has its own power filter for
protection against surges.

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Chapter 3: Configuration

Overview

The HomePlug device uses 56-bit DES encryption to block outside access. The
key is set by using the HomePlug Configuration Utility on the CD. By default, the
protection is enabled. However, it is recommended that you change the default
network password. All your HomePlug devices must use the same network
password in order for the computers to be networked. Make sure that all devices
are loaded with the same network password.

Diagnose Powerline network
Part 1: Diagnose a Local HomePlug Device

Double click the PowerPacket Utility icon on your desktop to open this utility
show in the screen below

The Main tab shows the HomePlug units that are connected to the current
computer and oter devices on the network. It will also tell Mac Address of
each device. It will let you refresh the window, if you change devices, and
also will allow you to connect to different networks if multiple units are
connected to your computer.

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*Note* If the Link Quality is poor, and appears red, or the Mac Address of
any of the units connected to this computer appears to be all 0’s, then you
might have a defective unit. Please contact technical support.

*Note* If you do not see ANY unit in the device status, and there is a
device connected to your computer, try to unplug all devices, and plug
them back in. Also make sure that the cable connecting your computer to
the HomePlug device is the right type and working correctly. If all of this
seems to be correct, and you still receive nothing in the Device window,
try rebooting your computer. If the problem still persists, please contact
technical support.

Part 2: Diagnose a Network HomePlug device

The 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 bandwidth to each unit (Units farther away from the current
computer might have a lower Data Rate, since the distance is farther). If
you add or subtract units from your home network, you might want to re­Scan, by clicking the “Scan” button. This will rescan the network, and
refresh with any changes.

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**Note** Only units with the same Network Password will be shown,
please check that first, to make sure they all have the same network
password (Case sensitive).

**Note** If a Unit shows MAC Address of all 0’s, this unit might not have a
solid connection, or might not connect at all. If this is the case please
contact technical support.

**Note** If there are Units in your home, that you do not see in this
Network scan, try to unplug all devices, and plug them back in (Only do
this with the Units that you do not view in the network screen, you don’t
have to do this with all units. If the problem persists, try to move the unit
closer to this current unit (adjacent plugs on the same wall socket is most
preferable). If the problem still persists and that unit is still not shown on
the network, then the unit might be defective please contact technical
support. Otherwise if you view the unit working, distance might be the
only issue.

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Setting Up Security on a Local HomePlug device

The Privacy tab will allow you to change the Network Password to the
unit that is currently connected to this computer. This network password
encrypts all data that is sent from this unit using

56-bit data encryption

standard (DES). The DES Encryption is very secure, and very difficult to
crack, therefore your home network is very secure, and very difficult to
breach your home network.

**Note** Every unit on your home network MUST have the same Network
Password for connectivity to be established throughout your home. The
default network password is “HomePlug”.

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Setting Up Security on a Network HomePlug device

The Privacy Tab will allow users to use one primary computer to control
the Network Password of all units on the home network.

You will have to go back to the Main Tab first then find the DEK (Device
Encryption Key) Key located on the bottom of each device. Enter this Key
into the Device Password area. Click Add. This Device Key will then
appear in the bottom window . Add all the DEK Keys for each unit in your
house. You can now go back to the Main Tab then change the password
remotely from one computer. This will allow you to change the password
from one computer, instead of changing the password individually.

**Note** The DEK is unique for EACH HomePlug device. To use this
you will need to input the DEK for each unit.