EDIMAX HP-8501
Quick Installation Guide
HP-8501
85Mbps Powerline Ethernet Bridge
User’s Manual
EDIMAX HP-8501
Quick Installation Guide
Index
1. Powerline Networking Installation........................................................................................................................ 0
1.1 Basic Installation...............................................................................................................................0
1.2 Application Examples....................................................................................................................... 1
1.2.1 Connecting one computer to internet via power outlet.................................................................. 1
1.2.2 Connecting game console via power outlet ..................................................................................1
1.2.3 Connecting existed network environment to internet via power outlet.......................................... 2
1.3 Benefits............................................................................................................................................. 3
1.4 Features ........................................................................................................................................... 3
1.5 Package Contents............................................................................................................................3
1.6 System Requirements......................................................................................................................3
2. Network Utility for Powerline Bridge.................................................................................................................... 4
2.1 Software Setup................................................................................................................................. 4
2.1.1 Installation ..................................................................................................................................... 4
2.2 Windows Configuration Utility........................................................................................................... 5
2.3 User Interface................................................................................................................................... 6
2.3.1 The 'Main’ Tab ...............................................................................................................................6
2.3.2 The ‘Privacy’ Tab..........................................................................................................................11
2.4 The ‘Diagnostics’ Tab..................................................................................................................... 13
2.4.1 The ‘About’ Tab ........................................................................................................................... 15
2.4.2 The ‘Preferences’ Tab.................................................................................................................. 15
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Quick Installation Guide
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Quick Installation Guide
1. Powerline Networking Installation
1.1 Basic Installation
EDIMAX HP-8501
Quick Installation Guide
1.2 Application Examples
1.2.1 Connecting one computer to internet via power outlet
1.2.2 Connecting game console via power outlet
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Quick Installation Guide
1.2.3 Connecting existed network environment to internet via power outlet
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