Octek FD1803-E, FD1803-U User Manual

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FD1803-E Powerline Ethernet Bridge

FD1803-U Powerline USB Adapter

User’s Manual

Contents

1. Introduction 3

1.1 Overview 3

1.2 Features & Specifications 4

1.2.1 Features 4

1.2.2 Specifications

1.3 Package Contents 6

2. Installing FD1803-E Procedures 7

2.1 FD1803-E Product Outlook 7

2.2 FD1803-E LED Display 8

2.3 Hardware Installation 9

2.4 Setting the IP Address 11

2.5 Installing Utilities and Connecting FD1803-E 13

3. Installing FD1803-U Procedures 18

3.1 FD1803-U Product Outlook 18

3.2 FD1803-U LED Display 19

3.3 Installing Utilities and Connecting FD1803-U 20

3.4 Connecting FD1803-U 25

3.5 Setting the IP Address 26

4. Running the Utility 28

4.1 Device Connecting Status 28

4.2 Scanning Powerline Network 30

4.3 Setting Network Password 31

4.4 Advanced Setting 32

Appendix A: Testing the setup 33 Appendix B: Application Diagram 34

1.FD1803-E & FD1803-U Introduction

1.1 Overview

The FD1803-E Ethernet Bridge and the FD1803-U USB Adapter which use existing powerline to access network is the best solution for home and SOHO to build up a network. FD1803-E/U transmits the data on electrical wiring. It does not require any new wires and it is both robust and affordable. It solves key issues that have plugged home networking in the past.

FD1803-E/U supporting standard outlet lets it more convenient to move the PCs, and printer servers. Because power outlets are located on nearly every wall of a house, with FD1803-E/U, the users can connect the network or share dial-up, DSL and cable Internet access.

FD1803-E/U can co-exiting with phoneline and RF networks with no known problems. FD1803-E/U can eliminate some of the problems with networking, allowing access points to be moved to more convenient locations in the home, reducing the need for multiple wireless access points.

FD1803-E/U provides 56-bit DES security technology to ensure network separation between homes. FD1803-E/U uses encryption to block outside access. The technology is a federal standard that provides a level of security that is adequate for home networking.

FD1803-E/U supports maximum 14Mbps bandwidth over home AC wiring. It offers you a high-speed networking for information sharing, multimedia application and gaming. FD1803-E/U provides a complete powerline connectivity solution.

1.2 Features & Specifications

1.2.1 Features

• Use existing powerline networks--no extra wiring and extra wire

maintenance

• Use standard outlet/plug. Access the network everywhere at home

• With an USB type B connector, connect to PCs USB port directly

• Use power outlet to let the users more easily relocate the PCs,

printers

• Easy to connect with another powerline Bridge to access Internet

or existing home network

• 56-bit DES encryption provide you high security

• Immediate LED indicators for easy troubleshoot.

• Co-exist with current technology to protect previous investment

• Maximum 14Mbps bandwidth over standard home powerlines for

sharing information, multimedia application and gaming

• Frequency band 4.3 to 20.9MHz for low inference from other

electric appliances

1.2.2 Specifications

FD1803-E FD1803-U

Standard IEEE 802.3/IEEE 802.3u USB 1.1 Ports

Powerline Network

Cabling Type

Powerline Network

Speed

Powerline Network

Encryption 56-bit DES Encryption 56-bit DES Encryption Installation Plug-and-Play Plug-and-Play Power Supply Internal Power Adapter USB Port Certification FCC Class B, CE FCC Class B, CE Dimensions 70.5mm X 100mm X 40.6mm 70.5mm X 100mm X 40.6mm

1* Powerline Port 1* 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 Port

Power Cord Cat 3,4,5,5e,6 UTP Cable

Maximum 14Mbps 10 Mbps

1* Powerline Port 1* USB Port

Power Cord Standard USB Cable

Maximum 14Mbps 12 Mbps

Table 1-1 FD1803-E and FD1803-U specifications.

1.3 Package Contents

FD1803-E:

•One Ethernet to Powerline device

•One Power Cord

•One Quick Installation Guide

•One Setup Utility CD-ROM

•Robber Foot

FD1803-U

•One USB to Powerline device

•One USB Cable

•One Power Cord

•One Quick Installation Guide

•One Setup Utility CD-ROM

•Rubber Foot

2. Installation FD1803-E Procedures

2.1 FD1803-E Product Outlook

FD1803-E Front Panel

Using the 10/100 BASE-T RJ-45 port connects to NIC or Switch/ Hub.

Figure 2-1 Front View of FD1803-E

Normal/Uplink Switch explanation: Normal: Used to link NIC or Router. Uplink: Used to link Switch or Hub.

FD1803-E Rear Panel

Using the Powerline Port connects to power outlet.

Figure 2-2 Rear View of FD1803-E

2.2 FD1803-E LED Display

FD1803-E LED Explanations:

LED Status Function

LINK Green Lights to indicate a functional

network link through the port with

ETH

ACT Green Lights to indicate that there is LAN

LINK Green Lights to indicate that the

ACT Green Lights to indicate that there is

COL Orange Flashes to indicate there is a

Table 2-1 FD1803-E LED Explanations

an attached device.

traffic.

powerline device has plugged into powerline and found other powerline device(s).

powerline network traffic.

collision detected on powerline.

2.3 Hardware Installation

This section introduces how to connect FD1803 correctly.

Important: Use only the supplied power cord to connect the 10/100

Bridge to the power outlet.

Important: Because the FD1803-E sends data over the powerlines,

it is recommended that you plug its power cord directly into a

power outlet. Do not plug the device into a UPS or power strip

with surge protection. The FD1803-E has its own power filter for

protection against surges.

Connect to a Hub/Switch

1. Plug straight Ethernet cable into the FD1803-E.

2. Plug the other side into the Hub or Switch’s normal port.

3. Switch to Mode Switch to “Uplink”.

4. Plug the supplied power cord into the FD1803-E and an AC outlet.

Connect to a Router

1. Plug straight Ethernet cable into the FD1803-E.

2. Plug the other side into the Router’s LAN port.

3. Switch the Mode Switch to “Normal”.

4. Plug the supplied power cord into the FD1803-E and an AC outlet.

Connect to a PC

1. Install an NIC into the PC.

2. Install TCP/IP protocol.

3. Setup NIC IP address.

4. Install FD1803-E Utility.

5. Plug straight Ethernet cable into the FD1803-E.

6. Plug the other side into the NIC port.

7. Switch to Mode Switch to “Normal”.

8. Plug the supplied power cord into the FD1803-E and an AC

outlet.

For more information about “Setup IP address”, please refer to 2.4

Setting the IP Address.

For more information about Install FD1803-E Utility, please refer to

2.5 Installing Utilities and Connecting FD1803-E.

2.4 Setting the IP Address

If you didn’t use DHCP service, you may need to check the NIC’s IP address to ensure that your powerline network is fully functional before starting installation. If you are sure no IP setting problems on your computer, proceed to 2.5 Installing Utilities and Connecting FD1803.

Windows defaults to setting up your network device to automatically select an IP address. If you want to assign an IP address in your computer, follow below steps to set the IP addresses correctly.

Setting the IP Address in Windows 2000

1. Open ‘Control Panel’ – ‘Network and Dial up connections’.

2. Right click on the Local Area Connection and select ‘Properties’.

3. Verify the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is present. If it isn’t present:

• Click ‘Install’.

• Select ‘Protocol’ and click Add.

• Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click OK.

4. On the ‘General tab’, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click ‘Properties’.

5. Select ‘Use the following IP address’.

6. Enter an IP address on the same subnet as the other powerline devices.

7. Enter a proper Subnet mask.

8. Enter the correct DNS server address.

9. Click OK.

10. Click OK to exit the ‘Properties’ window.

Setting the IP Address in Windows XP

1. Open ‘Network Connections’.

2. Right click on the Local Area Connection and select ‘Properties’.

3. Verify the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is present. If it isn’t present:

• Click ‘Install’.

• Select ‘Protocol’ and click Add.

• Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click OK.

4. On the ‘Networking tab’, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click ‘Properties’.

5. Select ‘Use the following IP address”.

6. Enter an IP address on the same subnet as the other powerline devices.

7. Enter a proper subnet mask.

8. Enter the correct DNS server address.

9. Click OK.

10. Click OK to exit the ‘Properties’ window.

Setting the IP Address in Windows 98

1.Open ‘Control Panel’ – ‘Network’.

2.Verify the TCP/IP Protocol is present. If it isn't:

• Click Add.

• Double-Click Protocol.

• Scroll down the list and select Microsoft.

• Choose TCP/IP and click OK.

You may be prompted for your Windows98™ CD-ROM. Cli ck OK.

3. Select the TCP/IP from the list of installed network components. Click on Properties. Select ‘IP Address tab’. Enter an IP address on the same subnet as the other powerline devices.

4. Enter a proper subnet mask.

5. Select ‘DNS Configuration tab’ and enter the correct DNS address.

6. Select ‘Gateway tab’ and enter a default gateway address in your network.

7 Select ‘WINS Configuration tab’ and disable WINS Resolution.

8. Click OK.

9. Click OK to exit the ‘Properties’ window.

2.5 Installing Utilities and Connecting FD1803-E

PowerPacket Configuration Utility only supports for Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP. This section gives an example of installing process in Windows 2000. Windows 98SE, ME and XP users please also refer to it.

Important: Use only the supplied power cord to connect the 10/100 Bridge to the power outlet. Important: Because the FD1803-E sends data over the powerlines, it is recommended that you plug its power cord directly into a power outlet. Do not plug the device into a UPS

or power strip with surge protection. The FD1803-E has its own power filter for protection against surges.

Windows 2000

2. Insert the Setup utility CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM

drive. Click the Start button and choose Run. In the box that appears, enter D:\FD1803-E\setup.exe (Where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

Figure 2-3 Preparing to Install Screen

2. The CD will launch an installation utility similar to that shown in

Figure 2-4. Click the Next button to continue.

Figure 2-4 Welcome Screen

3.Accept terms and click Next to continue.

Figure 2-5 Restricted Software License Agreement Screen

4.Enter User Name and Organization. User Name and

Organization have on importance in installation process and device operation. Click Next to Continue.

Figure 2-6 Customer Information Screen

5. Click the Finish button to exit the installation u tility.

Figure 2-7 Confirm Screen

Windows 2000 users: Windows will inform you that there was no digital signature found. Click the Yes button to proceed with the installation.

Windows XP users: Windows will notify you that the software has not passed Windows Logo testing. Click the Continue Anyway button.

6. When prompted by the Install Utility, Plug in the FD1803-E. To plug in the FD1803-E, you need to:

• Plug the supplied power cord into the FD1803-E and an AC

outlet.

• Plug any Ethernet cable into the FD1803-E and an available

Ethernet port on your PC.

For more information, refer to 2.6 Connecting FD1803-E.

Figure 2-8 Inform to Connect FD1803-E Screen

7. Click the Finish button to exit the installation u tility.

Figure 2-9 Installation Completed Screen

8. You may be asked to restart your computer. Click the Yes button to restart now, or click the No button to restart later.

Figure 2-10 Confirm to Reboot Screen

9. The installation of the PowerPacket Configuratio n Utilities is complete.

3. Installation FD1803-U Procedures

3.1 FD1803-U Product Outlook

FD1803-U Front Panel

Using the USB port connects to PC’s USB port.

Figure 3-1 Front View of FD1803-U

FD1803-U Rear Panel

Using the Powerline Port connects to power outlet.

Figure 3-2 Rear View of FD1803-U

3.2 FD1803-U LED Display

FD1803-U LED Explanation:

LED Status Function USB Green Lights to indicate the powerline device has

plugged into a USB port.

LINK Green Lights to indicate that the powerline device

has plugged into powerline and found other powerline device(s).

ACT Green Lights to indicate there is powerline

network traffic.

COL Orange Flashes to indicate there is a collision.

Table 3-1 FD1803-U LED Explanations

3.3 Installing Utilities and Connecting FD1803-U

Windows 2000

1. Insert the Setup utility CD-ROM into the computer’s CD-ROM

drive. Click the Start button and choose Run. In the box that appears, enter D:\FD1803-U\setup.exe (Where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive).

Figure 3-3 Preparing to Install Screen

2. The CD will launch an installation utility similar to that shown in

Figure 3-4. Click the Next button to continue.

Figure 3-4 Welcome Screen

3. Accept terms and click Next to continue.

Figure 3-5 Restricted Software License Agreement Screen

4. Enter User Name and Organization. User Name and

Organization have on importance in installation process and device operation. Click Next to Continue.

Figure 3-6 Customer Information Screen

5. Click Install to begin installation of the Security Configuration Utility.

Figure 3-7 Confirm Screen

Windows 2000 users: Windows will inform you that there was no digital signature found. Click the Yes button to proceed with the installation.

Windows XP users: Windows will notify you that the software has not passed Windows Logo testing. Click the Continue Anyway button.

6. When prompted by the Install Utility, plug in the FD1803-U.

To plug in the FD1803-U, you need to:

• Plug the supplied power cord into FD1803-U and an AC outlet.

• Plug the supplied USB cable into the FD1803-U and an

available USB port on your PC.

For more information, refer to 3.4 Connecting FD1803-U.

Figure 3-8 Inform to Connect FD1803-U Screen

If this is the first time the USB adapter has been installed,

the Windows Found New Hardware Wizard may launch. If the wizard does not automatically find the drivers, you need to browse to the following location C:\Program Files\PowerPacket\USB Drivers or the folder where the utility is stored to find the driver.

Important: Use only the supplied power cord to connect the USB Adapter to the power outlet. Important: Because the FD1803-U sends data over the powerlines, it is recommended that you plug its power cord directly into a power outlet. Do not plug the device into a

UPS or power strip with surge protection. The FD1803-U has its own power filter for protection against surges.

7. Click the Finish button to exit the installation u tility.

Figure 3-9 Installation Completed Screen

8. You may be asked to restart your computer. Click the Yes button to restart now, or click the No button to restart later.

Figure 3-10 Confirm to Reboot Screen

9. The installation of the PowerPacket Configuratio n Utilities is complete.

3.4 Connecting FD1803-U

This section introduced how to connect FD1803-U properly. If you

are sure no connections problems on FD1803-U, proceed to 3.5 Setting the IP Address.

1. Insert the standard USB cable with the Type A connector into the computer’s USB port.

2. Insert the other end of USB cable with Type B connector into the USB port on the USB Adapter.

. Plug the power cord into the powerline port on the FD1803-U.

4. Plug the other end of the power cord into a power outlet.

USB Type A

Connector

USB Type B

Connector

UPS or power strip with surge protection. The FD1803-U has its own power filter for protection against surges.

3.5 Setting the IP Address

After completing the installation successfully, you may need to set

the IP address to ensure that your powerline network is fu lly functional if you didn’t use DHCP service. If you are sure no IP setting problems on your computer, proceed to 4. Running the Utility.

Windows defaults to setting up your network device to

automatically select an IP address. If you want to assign an IP address in your computer, follow below steps to set the IP address correctly.

Setting the IP Address in Windows 2000

1. Open ‘Control Panel’ – ‘Network and Dial up connections’.

2. Right click on the Local Area Connection corresponding to the

USB PowerPacket Network Adapter and select ‘Properties’.

3. Verify the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is present. If it isn’t present:

• Click ‘Install’.

• Select ‘Protocol’ and click Add.

• Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click OK.

4. On the ‘General tab’, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click

‘Properties’.

5. Select ‘Use the following IP address’.

6. Enter an IP address on the same subnet as the other powerline

devices.

7. Enter a proper Subnet mask.

8. Enter the correct DNS server address.

9. Click OK .

10. Click OK to exit the ‘Properties’ window.

Setting the IP Address in Windows XP

1. Open ‘Network Connections’.

2. Right click on the Local Area Connection corresponding to the

USB PowerPacket Network Adapter and select ‘Properties’.

3. Verify the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is present. If it isn’t present:

• Click ‘Install’.

• Select ‘Protocol’ and click Add.

• Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click OK.

4. On the ‘Networking tab’, select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and

click ‘Properties’.

5. Select ‘Use the following IP address”.

6. Enter an IP address on the same subnet as the other powerline

devices.

7. Enter a proper subnet mask.

8. Enter the correct DNS server address.

9. Click OK.

10. Click OK to exit the ‘Properties’ window.

Setting the IP Address in Windows 98

1.Open ‘Control Panel’ – ‘Network’

2.Verify the TCP/IP Protocol (or TCP/IP -> USB PowerPacket

Network Adapter) is present. If it isn't:

• Click Add.

• Double-Click Protocol.

• Scroll down the list and select Microsoft.

• Choose TCP/IP and click OK.

You may be prompted for your Windows98™ CD-ROM. Cli ck OK.

3. Select the TCP/IP from the list of installed network components.

Click ‘Properties’.

4. Select ‘IP Address tab’. Enter an IP address on the same subnet as

the other powerline devices.

5. Enter a proper subnet mask.

6. Select ‘DNS Configuration tab’ and enter the correct DNS

address.

7. Select ‘Gateway tab’ and enter a default gateway address in your

network.

8. Select ‘WINS Configuration tab’ and disable WINS Resolution.

9. Click OK.

10. Click OK to exit the ‘Properties’ window.

4. Running the Utility

To run the utility, double click the Configuration Utility icon on your desktop.

Note: Make sure your TCP/IP protocol is set up appropriately on your computer before running the Utility. And also your IP address, for more information refers to 2.4 Setting the IP Address or 3.5 Setting the IP Addressing.

4.1 Device Connecting Status

The Device dialog screen provides a list of your powerline devices

connected to the computer, where the utility is running and initially it shows the average data rate performance of your powerline network.

Figure 4-1 Device Dialog Screen

Click on one of them and hit Connect. The progress bar will change

into a status bar indicating the network average data rate. The color of the bar reflects the average performance of the powerline network:

Green

: Good performance

Yellow: Average performance Red: Poor performance

4.2 Scanning Powerline Network

The Network dialog screen provides detailed information about

your powerline network.

The text list box shows all powerline devices found on your

powerline network identified by their MAC addresses. A second column indicates their data rate measurements in Mbps.

Press Scan Powerline Network button to refresh the listed

information.

Figure 4-2 Network Dialog Screen

4.3 Setting Network Password

After installing your FD1803-E Ethernet Bridge or FD1803-U USB

Adapter and USB driver, you will run the Security Configuration Utility for each Powerline device. This utility will set up security using a network password.

FD1803-E/U all use “HomePlug” as a default network password.

The Security dialog screen allows you to change this network password and set your own private password and apply it to the powerline device connected to the computer where the utility is running.

Hit Restore Default button to restore the original network

password “HomePlug”.

Hit Apply or OK buttons to set the password into your local device.

Figure 4-3 Security Dialog Screen

Important: Your private network password must have between 4 and 24 characters. The password is case sensitive. The password can include any letters of the alphabet, numbers or punctuation marks. Remember this password, as it will be needed when adding other devices to the network later.

4.4 Advanced Setting

The Advanced dialog screen allows you to set up a network

password remotely on other powerline devices through the powerline.

Type your private network password into the Network Password

text box.

The other devices on the network with powerline capab ilities will

have a different password--DEK printed on either the box itself or in the documentation. Find the passwords for all devices you want to manage and type them one by one into the Add Password text box and hit Add. This will add the passwords to Remote Passwords text list box.

Hit Set All to apply your private network password to all devices

that are listed in the Remote Passwords text list box and to your local device connected to the computer where the utility is running as well.

Select a password and Hit Remove to remove it from the list.

Figure 4-4 Advanced Dialog Screen

Appendix A: Testing the Setup

To verify the PowerPacket network is working correctly, use the

standard “Ping” utility.

1. Ping the IP address of the PowerPacket node using the same computer that the node is connected to. If this fails, there is a problem with the network interface.

2. Repeat the same process with the other PowerPacket nodes on the network.

3. If all nodes can ping themselves, try pinging another powerline node on the network. If this fails, verify that your IP addresses are on the same subnet. If this is correct, then make sure that the advanced setup and encryption keys are set properly. If this is correct, then most likely, there is a problem with connections on the powerline. Try a different AC outlet.