Gigafast PE903-EB User Manual

GigaFast HomePlug Ethernet Bridge

PE 903-EB

User Manual

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FCC Interference Statement

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 radio interference in a commercial
environment. This equipment can generate, use and radiate radio frequency
energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions in this
manual, it may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation
of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause interference, in which
case the user, at his own expense, will b required to take whatever measure are
necessary to correct the interference.

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Table of Content

Chapter 1: Introduction to the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge……..5

Overview.....................................................................................5

Features……………………………………………………………...5
System Requirements………………………………………………6
Panel………………………………………………………………….6
Wire Diagram………………………………………………………...7

Chapter 2: Installation.............................................................................8

Overview……………………………………………………………..8
Running the InstallShield Wizard………………………………….8

Chapter 3: Configuration

Overview……………………………………………………………14

Diagnose Powerline Network…………………………………….14
Renaming a Device……………………………………………….15
Deleting a Device……………………………………………… …16
Adding a new HomePlug device…………………………………17
Changing the password of all devices remotely……… ……….18

Diagnostic Wizard…………………………………………… …....21

Chapter 4: MAC Configuration………………………………………………….25

Overview……………………………………………………………....25

Diagnose a local HomePlug device………………………………..25
Adding Devices……………………………………………………….27
Setting up Security on a Network HomePlug device……………..28

Appendix A: Troubleshooting……………………………………………..30
Appendix B: IP Addressing………………………………………………...33

What’s an IP address?..............................................................33

Dynamic IP addressing……………………………………………33
Static IP addressing………………………………………………..33
Checking IP addresses
Setup Static IP addresses on
Setup Static IP addresses on
Release and Renew an IP address in
Release and Renew an IP address in

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(Win 98SE /ME /2000 / XP)……………..34

Win 98SE / ME…………………...36

Win 2000 / XP…………………....39

Win 98SE / ME ………...43

Win 2000 / XP …….…..46

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Appendix C: Local Area Network………………………………………. 49

Sharing Files on Win 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP……………..…....49

Sharing Drives on Win 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP…………………52
Accessing Other Computers Shared Files on

Connecting to the internet on Win98 SE /ME……………… ...65

Accessing the Internet using Win 2000 /XP…………………....69

Win 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP ……………………………….………...55

Sharing Printers on Win 98SE / ME /2000 / XP……………...58

Appendix D: Glossary

……………………………………………………….73

Appendix E: Product Specification

………………………………….…75

Appendix F: Warranty Info.....................................................................76

Appendix G: Contact Information

……………………………………….76

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Chapter 1: Introduction to the HomePlug Ethernet
Bridge

Overview

Thank you on the purchase of the GigaFast HomePlug. Most of us don’t enjoy
buying long and expensive Ethernet cables or pulling the cables from one place
to another, but the GigaFast HomePlug Bridge is one of the easiest ways to
enjoy home or small business networking. Users can now experience a total
network solution with the GigaFast HomePlug. The GigaFast HomePlug
Ethernet Bridge operates on the HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0 standard,
providing up to 14Mbps bandwidth over home AC wiring. Since the home power
lines are the most pervasive medium in households with multiple outlets in every
room, the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge allows multiple home desktops and
notebooks to be networked to share internet connection, printers, files, and play
games without any additional wiring.

The installation of the Ethernet Bridge only requires that a 10/100Mbps Network
Adapter is installed on the computers. This makes the HomePlug Ethernet
Bridge compatible with any device including Mac, Windows, and UNIX machines.

For security, all GigaFast HomePlug devices are equipped with 56-bit DES
encryption. The private home power grid plus encryption makes HomePlug
significantly more secure than competing technologies.

The GigaFast HomePlug Ethernet Bridge is the best solution for No-New-Wires
home Networking. With easy Plug and Play installation, and the reliability of
GigaFast Ethernet’s products, the GigaFast HomePlug Ethernet Bridge is the
best solution for high speed networking.

Features

• Up to 14 Mbps bandwidth over standard home power lines

• Estimated range of 300 meters in wall power lines

• No problem for the HomePlug signal passing through circuit breaker

• 56-bit DES encryption assure data security

• Encryption done by hardware, with no sacrifice on bandwidth

• Uses IEEE802.3 computer interface

• Plug-and-Play installation

• HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0 compliant

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Package Contents

• 1 HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Unit

• 1 HomePlug User Manual

• 1 Installation CD

• 1 Limited Warranty card

• 1 CAT5/RJ45 Ethernet cable

System Requirements

• At least 2

HomePlug devices

• Available Ethernet port each computer or network

• Available empty power outlet

• Standard home power line wiring

• CD-ROM drive

Panel

Front

PWR: On – Receive power
Off – Doesn’t receive power

HP: On – Detect other HomePlug devices
Off – Doesn’t detect other HomePlug devices

Ethernet LED 1-4: Blinking: Ethernet activity
Lit: detect Ethernet connection

Back

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Wire Diagram

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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):\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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Please click ‘Next’

Please accept terms and continue by clicking ‘Next’

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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.

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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.

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Process the next step to install the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge.

Plug your network cable into the computer’s RJ-45 network adapter port
Plug the other end of your network cable into the RJ-45 port locate at the
bottom of the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge

Plug your Home Ethernet Bridge 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.

Click ‘OK’ when the unit is connected physically.

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After the installation is complete, click on the ‘Finish’ button and you will be
asked to restart the computer for it to take full effect.

Click the ‘Yes’ button to restart computer or you can choose to restart the
computer later. If so, click on the ‘No’ button.

Proceed the below steps to install the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge.

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

• Plug the other end of your network cable into the RJ-45 port on any port

on this 4-port HomePlug Ethernet Bridge

• Plug your Home Ethernet Bridge directly into a power outlet on the wall

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**Note: ** You Do not need to 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.

Chapter 3: Configuration

Overview

The HomePlug device uses 56-bit DES encryption to block outside access. The
key is set by using the HomePlug Connection Manager 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.

**Note: ** You will see the Icon on the screen that appears as a Red Monkey
Wrench. Double Click this icon to start the utility.

Diagnose Powerline network

After running the software, you should see the Connection Manager.

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The connection manager tells you what devices are connected to your computer,
and what devices are connected to the PowerLine network. The Status page will
also show you the Data Transfer Rate of each device. If you click on the device
that is connected to your computer, you will need to input the correct Network
Password that will allow you to connect to the network with the same network
password.

Renaming a device

By clicking on the Rename button, you can rename each HomePlug device, to a
specific name (i.e. You can name the one connected to your computer in the
office, and name the computer connected in your family room, to keep track of
which is which).

This screen also tells you the Mac address of each device connected and the
state (disconnected, connected).

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Deleting a Device

To delete a device from your home network, click on the desired device, and click
delete.

Confirm by clicking Yes.

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Adding a new HomePlug Device

To add a new HomePlug Device Click on the Add Device Button.

A screen will appear.

Input the DEK password for the device you want to add, and click ‘Done’.

* Default Encryption Key is locating the bottom of each unit. Each
HomePlug device will have a unique DEK.

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Changing the Password of all Devices Remotely

To Change the Network Password for all units on your network, click Network
password.

A window will appear showing all the units that you do not have the Device Key
(DEK) entered in for. These devices will not allow you to change the network
password. You must first input the Device Key, in order for you to be able to
change the Network Password for these units.

Click ‘Yes’ to continue.

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Another window will open; click ‘Next’ to continue.

Input the Desired Network Password (Default is HomePlug).

And click ‘Next’.

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Click ‘Finish’ to finish changing the network password for your network devices.

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Diagnostic Wizard

If you are having a problem with one or more of your HomePlug units, click the
‘Diagnostic’ button.

Click ‘Next’ to continue.

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The diagnostic wizard will check your HomePlug network, and return with a
summary of any problems it finds.

To view the report click ‘Next’.

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A summary will display in the window, and to view a detailed report, click ‘Detail
Report’ otherwise click ‘Finish’

The detailed report should look as follows. It should contain all the information
about your HomePlug network.

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