IOGear GHPU21 User Manual

HomePlug USB Adapter

User Manual (GHPU21)

Welcome

Thank you for purchasing one of the most user-friendly networking devices on the market. IOGEAR’s HomePlug to USB adapters are first-class networking devices designed to network your computers at home (or in your small office). This device allows you to set up your home network via the most pervasive medium in your house – the home power lines. It is easy to set up, and it doesn’t require any additional wiring in the house.

To better serve you, IOGEAR offers an array of additional USB 2.0, USB 1.1, FireWire, KVM, and other peripheral products. For more information or to purchase additional IOGEAR products, visit us at www.IOGEAR.com

We hope you enjoy using your IOGEAR HomePlug to USB adapter, another first-rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR.

IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, MiniView, VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. IOGEAR, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document.

Table of Contents

Overview Features Requirements Introduction Installation Configuration Network Configuration Networking Basics

- Network Setup Wizard

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- Checking IP Address

- Assign a Static IP Address

- Sharing Disks/Folders

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- Sharing Printers

- Sharing Internet Access

Troubleshooting

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T echnical Support

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Product Specifications Limited Warranty

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Overview

IOGEAR’s HomePlug Powerline Network USB Adapter allows you to network your home computers through the electric power lines in the house. Setting up a home network has never been so simple, just install the driver, plug the USB end to your computer and plug the power end to your AC power outlet. That’s it, you are connected!

This unit is compliant to HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0 and USB 1.1 Specification, and offers up to 12 Mbps bandwidth while being less prone to interference. By offering 56-bit DES encryption, it is also much more secure than other home networking technologies such as wireless Ethernet.

Features

• No extra wires, using the most pervasive medium in your home – power lines

• Allows multiple computers to share Internet access, printers, and other resources through the power lines

• Very easy and intuitive to set up and install

• HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0 compliant

• USB 1.1 Specification compliant

• Up to 12 Mbps bandwidth

• Up to 990’ distance through the power lines, far enough for most households

• Worldwide compatibility

• Low risk of interference by other RF sources

• 56-bit DES encryption assures data security

• Signal will not pass power meter, thus keeping the data safe in the house

• Encryption done by hardware, with no sacrifice on bandwidth

• Most reliable home networking technology

Requirements

System Requirements

• Available USB port and CD-ROM drive for the Windows based computer that you plan to install this device to

• Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, and XP

• Available power outlets in room

• Standard home power line wiring

Introduction

IOGEAR’s HomePlug to USB adapter allows you to network your computers via your current existing home power line. It offers a data transmission speed of up to 12 Mbps, and to reach up to 990 feet through standard power lines.

Package contents:

1. HomePlug to USB adapter

2. USB Cable

3. User Manual

4. Warranty/Registration card

5. Driver CD

1. Collision LED – lights in green whenever there is collision

2. ACT LED – blinks in green when there are network activities

3. Link LED – lights up in green when plugged into a power outlet

4. USB port – connecting to the computer

5. Power Prongs – plug directly on the wall

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Introduction

Installation

Note:

Do not place HomePlug devices under direct sunlight or near high-heat-emitting devices; Do not place HomePlug devices near water or wet surfaces to avoid electric hazards; Do not place HomePlug devices on any moving or unstable surfaces; It is recommended that you plug the HomePlug devices directly into the wall outlets, not to any power adapters, surge protectors or any device that filters signals.

1. Remove the HomePlug to USB adapter, the USB cable and the installation CD from the package.

2. Allocate a space for the adapter’s placement. Make sure you avoid the places mentioned above.

3. Make sure that your HomePlug USB Adapter USB cable is NOT plugged in the computer before you install the driver first.

4. If you currently have a 10/100 Base-T network interface card installed in your computer, please disable the card first.

(Note: The following driver installation steps are under Windows XP. Other operating systems will have the similar steps but the screen may appear different. For Windows 98SE, ME and 2000, you may be prompted to use the Windows CD under 98SE and ME.)

5. Insert the installation CD. If CD does not automatically load, run (CD Drive Letter):\setup.exe

6. Click Next.

Installation

7. Read, understand and accept the agreement and continue by clicking Next.

8. Enter a user name and organization name, and click Next to continue installation. (Username and Organization have no importance in device operation. Window might look slightly different on other platforms.)

Installation

9. Press “Install” to start the Installation Wizard:

You may be prompted by this warning screen, ignore the warning and click “Continue Anyway”.

Installation

10. After the installation is successful, a window will come up prompting for the installation of the HomePlug to USB adapter. Go ahead plug the Homeplug USB adapter on the wall outlet, and then plug in the USB cable into both the HomePlug to USB adapter and the computer. Then click OK.d

11. Click “Finish” to complete the

installation.

Installation

12. Click “Yes” to restart your computer.

After restarting the computer, you can see the HomePlug utility icon.

1. Double click on the icon to

start the HomePlug Configuration Utility. The utility is used to configure the HomePlug device.

Configuration

2. Once the utility starts, it will display the MAC address of the device your computer is connected to as well as the signal strength.

3. The Network tab displays the

additional HomePlug devices on the network. Click on the “Scan” button to scan for additional devices on the power line network.

Configuration

4. The Security tab displays the Network Password. The default Network Password is HomePlug. If you change the password, you will have to set up the same password for all the Homeplug devices on the network.

5. Advanced

The Advanced tab is where you can set the Network Password on all of the HomePlug devices at once. This way, you don’t have to connect to each device and set the password one by one.

Network Password – Displays the Network Password. Device Password – This is where you enter the password

located on the bottom of you HomePlug device. Once you enter the password and click “Add.” This will add that device to the “Remote Passwords” field.

Remote Passwords – This field displays the password for devices you added. Once you’ve finished adding all the HomePlug devices on your network, press the “Set All” button. This will change the Network Password on all the devices listed.

(Note: “Remote” here refers to remote password setting in the same power line network. It is not referring to IP access from outside the power line

network.)

Configuration

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