Siemens GIGASET POWERLINE ADAPTER 200 Operating Manual

EN Dear Customer,

Gigaset Communications GmbH is the legal successor to Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), which in turn continued the Gigaset business of Siemens AG. Any statements made by Siemens AG or SHC that are found in the user guides should therefore be understood as statements of Gigaset Communications

GmbH We hope you enjoy your Gigaset.

DE Sehr geehrte Kundin, sehr geehrter Kunde,

FR Chère Cliente, Cher Client,

IT Gentile cliente,

NL Geachte klant,

ES Estimado cliente,

PT SCaros clientes,

die Gigaset Communications GmbH ist Rechtsnachfolgerin der Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), die ihrerseits das Gigaset-Geschäft der Siemens AG fortführte. Etwaige Erklärungen der Siemens AG oder der SHC in den Bedienungsanleitungen sind daher als Erklärungen der Gigaset Communications GmbH zu verstehen.

Wir wünschen Ihnen viel Freude mit Ihrem Gigaset.

la société Gigaset Communications GmbH succède en droit à Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC) qui poursuivait elle-même les activités Gigaset de Siemens AG. Donc les éventuelles explications de Siemens AG ou de SHC figurant dans les modes d’emploi doivent être comprises comme des explications de Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Nous vous souhaitons beaucoup d’agrément avec votre Gigaset.

la Gigaset Communications GmbH è successore della Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC) che a sua volta ha proseguito l’attività della Siemens AG. Eventuali dichiarazioni della Siemens AG o della SHC nei manuali d’istruzione, vanno pertanto intese come dichiarazioni della Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Le auguriamo tanta soddisfazione con il vostro Gigaset.

Gigaset Communications GmbH is de rechtsopvolger van Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), de onderneming die de Gigaset-activiteiten van Siemens AG heeft overgenomen. Eventuele uitspraken of mededelingen van Siemens AG of SHC in de gebruiksaanwijzingen dienen daarom als mededelingen van Gigaset Communications GmbH te worden gezien.

Wij wensen u veel plezier met uw Gigaset

la Gigaset Communications GmbH es derechohabiente de la Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC) que por su parte continuó el negocio Gigaset de la Siemens AG. Las posibles declaraciones de la Siemens AG o de la SHC en las instrucciones de uso se deben entender por lo tanto como declaraciones de la Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Le deseamos que disfrute con su Gigaset.

Gigaset Communications GmbH é a sucessora legal da Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), que, por sua vez, deu continuidade ao sector de negócios Gigaset, da Siemens AG. Quaisquer declarações por parte da Siemens AG ou da SHC encontradas nos manuais de utilização deverão, portanto, ser consideradas como declarações da Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Desejamos que tenham bons momentos com o seu Gigaset.

DA Kære Kunde,

FI Arvoisa asiakkaamme,

SV Kära kund,

NO Kjære kunde,

EL Αγ α πητή πελάτισσα, αγαπητέ πελάτη,

HR Poštovani korisnici,

SL Spoštovani kupec!

Gigaset Communications GmbH er retlig efterfølger til Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), som fra deres side videreførte Siemens AGs Gigaset-forretninger. Siemens AGs eller SHCs eventuelle forklaringer i betjeningsvejledningerne skal derfor forstås som Gigaset Communications GmbHs forklaringer.

Vi håber, du får meget glæde af din Gigaset.

Gigaset Communications GmbH on Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC)-yri-

tyksen oikeudenomistaja, joka jatkoi puolestaan Siemens AG:n Gigaset-liiketoimintaa. Käyttöoppaissa mahdollisesti esiintyvät Siemens AG:n tai SHC:n selosteet on tämän vuoksi ymmärrettävä Gigaset Communications GmbH:n selosteina.

Toivotamme Teille paljon iloa Gigaset-laitteestanne.

Gigaset Communications GmbH övertar rättigheterna från Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), som bedrev Gigaset-verksamheten efter Siemens AG. Alla förklaringar från Siemens AG eller SHC i användarhandboken gäller därför som förklaringar från Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Vi önskar dig mycket nöje med din Gigaset.

Gigaset Communications GmbH er rettslig etterfølger etter Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), som i sin tur videreførte Gigaset-geskjeften i Siemens AG. Eventuelle meddelelser fra Siemens AG eller SHC i bruksanvisningene er derfor å forstå som meddelelser fra Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Vi håper du får stor glede av din Gigaset-enhet.

η Gigaset Communications GmbH είναι η νομική διάδοχος της Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), η οποία έχει αναλάβει την εμπορική δραστηριότητα Gigaset της Siemens AG. Οι δηλώσεις της Siemens AG ή της SHC στις

επομένως δηλώσεις της Gigaset Communications GmbH. Σας ευχόμαστε καλή διασκέδαση με τη συσκευή σας Gigaset.

Gigaset Communications GmbH pravni je sljednik tvrtke Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), koji je nastavio Gigaset poslovanje tvrtke Siemens AG. Zato sve izjave tvrtke Siemens AG ili SHC koje se nalaze u uputama za upotrebu treba tumačiti kao izjave tvrtke Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Nadamo se da sa zadovoljstvom koristite svoj Gigaset uređaj.

Podjetje Gigaset Communications GmbH je pravni naslednik podjetja Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), ki nadaljuje dejavnost znamke Gigaset podjetja Siemens AG. Vse izjave podjetja Siemens AG ali SHC v priročnikih za uporabnike torej veljajo kot izjave podjetja Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Želimo vam veliko užitkov ob uporabi naprave Gigaset.

οδηγίες χρήσ

ης αποτ

ελούν

Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark

licensee of Siemens AG

reserved.

www.gigaset.com

CS Vážení zákazníci,

společnost Gigaset Communications GmbH je právním nástupcem společnosti Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), která dále přejala segment produktů Gigaset společnosti Siemens AG. Jakékoli prohlášení společnosti Siemens AG nebo SHC, které naleznete v uživatelských příručkách, je třeba považovat za prohlášení společnosti Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Doufáme, že jste s produkty Gigaset spokojeni.

SK Vážený zákazník,

Spoločnosť Gigaset Communications GmbH je právnym nástupcom spoločnosti Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), ktorá zasa pokračovala v činnosti divízie Gigaset spoločnosti Siemens AG. Z tohto dôvodu je potrebné všetky vyhlásenia spoločnosti Siemens AG alebo SHC, ktoré sa nachádzajú v používateľských príručkách, chápať ako vyhlásenia spoločnosti Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Veríme, že budete so zariadením Gigaset spokojní.

PL Szanowny Kliencie,

Firma Gigaset Communications GmbH jest spadkobiercą prawnym firmy Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), która z kolei przejęła segment produktów Gigaset od firmy Siemens AG. Wszelkie oświadczenia firm Siemens AG i SHC, które można znaleźć w instrukcjach obsługi, należy traktować jako oświadczenia firmy Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Życzymy wiele przyjemności z korzystania z produktów Gigaset.

TR Sayın Müşterimiz,

Gigaset Communications GmbH, Siemens AG'nin Gigaset işletmesini yürüten Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC)'nin yasal halefidir. Kullanma kılavuzlarında bulunan ve Siemens AG veya SHC tarafından yapılan bildiriler Gigaset Communications GmbH tarafından yapılmış bildiriler olarak algılanmalıdır.

Gigaset'ten memnun kalmanızı ümit ediyoruz.

RO Stimate client,

Gigaset Communications GmbH este succesorul legal al companiei Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), care, la rândul său, a continuat activitatea companiei Gigaset a Siemens AG. Orice afirmaţii efectuate de Siemens AG sau SHC şi incluse în ghidurile de utilizare vor fi, prin urmare, considerate a aparţine Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Sperăm ca produsele Gigaset să fie la înălţimea dorinţelor dvs.

SR Poštovani potrošaču,

Gigaset Communications GmbH je pravni naslednik kompanije Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), kroz koju je nastavljeno poslovanje kompanije Gigaset kao dela Siemens AG. Stoga sve izjave od strane Siemens AG ili SHC koje se mogu naći u korisničkim uputstvima treba tuma Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Nadamo se da ćete uživati u korišćenju svog Gigaset uređaja.

BG Уважаеми потребители,

Gigaset Communications GmbH е правоприемникът на Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), която на свой ред продължи бизнеса на

подразделението Siemens AG. По тази причина всякакви изложения, направени от Siemens AG или SHC, които се намират в ръководствата за потребителя, следва да се разбират като изложения на

Gigaset Communications GmbH. Надяваме се да ползвате с удоволствие вашия Gigaset.

izjave kompanije

čiti kao

RU Уважаемыи покупатель!

Компания Gigaset Communications GmbH является правопреемником компании Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC), которая,

ою очередь, приняла подразделение Gigaset в свое

в св управление от компании Siemens AG. Поэтому любые заявления, сделанные от имени компании Siemens AG или SHC и встречающиеся в руководствах пользователя, должны восприниматься как заявления компании Gigaset Communications GmbH.

Мы надеемся, что продукты Gigaset удовлетворяют вашим требованиям.

HU T

isztelt Vásárló!

A Siemens Home and Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG (SHC) törvényes jogutódja a Gigaset Communications GmbH, amely a Siemens AG Gigaset üzletágának utódja. Ebből következően a Siemens AG vagy az SHC felhasználói kézikönyveiben található bármely kijelentést a Gigaset Communications GmbH kijelentésének kell tekinteni.

Reméljük, megelégedéssel használja Gigaset készülékét.

Issued by Gigaset Communications GmbH Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt Gigaset Communications GmbH is a trademark

licensee of Siemens AG

reserved.

www.gigaset.com

Issued by

2007

Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG Schlavenhorst 66 D-46395 Bocholt

Gigaset

www.siemens.com/gigaset

Powerline Adapter 200

Contents

The Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Local networks with Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

PC – PC communication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Connecting PCs to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Establishing a connection for Internet television (IPTV) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Network security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Procedure for installation and configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

System requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Operating displays and connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Back panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Bottom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Setting up the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Connecting the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting devices to the LAN port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connecting to the mains power supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Operation hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Launching the user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Login . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Reset . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Elements in the user interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18

LAN configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Administration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Setting the system password . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22

Status information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

Local Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Contents

Defining IP addresses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

IP addresses and IP address range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Setting IP addresses on PCs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Checking the connection in the network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Appendix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Trouble shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Getting the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Deactivating the HTTP proxy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Authorisation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Guarantee Certificate (United Kingdom) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Guarantee Certificate (Ireland) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

The Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200

Your Siemens Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 is a network interface adapter which uses the existing electric power lines in your home or office as a medium for data transmission and communication. After successful installation, the Powerline network behaves like a traditional local Ethernet network (LAN) for PCs. The Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 supports a bit rate of up to 200 Mbps.

Using a Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 allows you to change or expand your network without any additional wiring. It is highly integrated and requires no external electronic components.

Trademarks

Microsoft, Windows 2000, Windows XP and Internet Explorer are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation.

Mozilla Firefox is a registered trademark of the Mozilla Organization.

Features

The Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200:

u Enables users to connect individual PCs or other devices with Ethernet ports into a

local area network through existing electric power lines.

u Enables shared broadband Internet access, e. g. via an ADSL router. u Enables sharing of bandwidth for multimedia payloads, including voice, data, audio

and video.

u Eliminates the need for long network cables throughout your home or office. u Provides a real, cost-effective and reliable solution for high-speed communication in

any home or small office.

The Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200

Local networks with Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200

Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 provides plenty of options for establishing a local network in your home or office. The package you have acquired contains one or two devices which can, for example, be used for the following configurations:

u PC – PC communication u Connecting PCs to the Internet u Establishing a connection for watching Internet television (IPTV)

See the following explanations for more details.

PC – PC communication

You can use the Siemens Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 to set up a local network. All the PCs in this network can communicate with each other in order to share

u PC files and applications u peripherals and printers.

Home electric wiring

Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200

In a wired local network, normally the PCs communicate with one another via an Ethernet cable. Using Siemens Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200, the home electric wiring can be used instead of Ethernet cables. This is then called a Powerline network. The PCs must be equipped with a network socket (Ethernet). New PCs often already have this socket. For older PCs you need to install an Ethernet Network adapter. The PC and the Ethernet LAN socket on the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 are connected using an Ethernet cable (CAT5, supplied). You can obtain additional Ethernet cables from your retailer.

The Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 supports a bit rate of up to 200 Mbps. But please consider that there are several restrictions, e. g. the connected devices will share the network capacity so that the real data transmission rate depends on the number of connected devices and the data traffic.

The Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200

In the Powerline network built by Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 devices, one device must act as master. This device is called the Access point. The access point handles the connections to the linked network components and regulates the data traffic in the network.

The package of Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 Duo contains two devices. One of these is configured as Access point by default. This device is indicated by an AP in the bottom line of the label (page 11).

The package of Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 contains one device. It is configured as Automatic.

Whether a Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 in your network acts as the access point or as a normal Powerline adapter can also be configured manually via the user interface (see page 19). If you add more Powerline adapters to your network at a later stage, you have to change the configuration(s) according to your existing network.

Connecting PCs to the Internet

The Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 allows all connected PCs to access the Internet via an ADSL router or modem. Even if a location makes it difficult or impossible to connect it via a LAN cable or wirelessly to your ADSL device.

Home electric wiring

Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200

ADSL router

With this configuration, one Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 is used to connect one LAN port of the ADSL router to the Powerline network. This adapter must be configured as the access point (see page 4).

Another Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 connects the PC to the Powerline network.

The Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200

Establishing a connection for Internet television (IPTV)

IPTV (Internet Protocol Television) is the upcoming technology in the home entertainment market. It requires the television set – or rather the IPTV set-top box – to be connected to your home broadband connection. Typically, the room in which the television set resides will not have a DSL connection, which means that cabling is required to bring the Internet television to your TV set. However, with the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200, you can use your electric wiring for this purpose.

IPTV set-top box

Another Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 connects the IPTV set-top box to the Powerline network.

Network security

The Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 network comes with predefined security settings to protect your network against unauthorised access. The following settings guarantee the security of your network:

u The individual Network ID

A Powerline network is defined by giving all the components an identical network

ID. All devices using this network ID are part of the same Powerline network. The fac-

tory setting for the network ID is formed from the MAC address of the access point.

This is a globally unique number which is not accessible from outside your network.

You run multiple independent Powerline networks by using different Network IDs.

u The predefined Encryption

By default, the data is transferred encrypted via the Powerline network. A specific

network key is used for encryption. The factory setting for the network key is also

taken from the MAC address of the access point. This means that your Powerline network is protected by a powerful security mechanism

without the need for you to do anything. Naturally you can change the settings for the network ID and network key via the user

interface if necessary (see page 19).

The Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200

Procedure for installation and configuration

ì First ensure that the devices you want to connect to the Gigaset Powerline Adapter

200 have a free Ethernet LAN port.

If you are using an older PC you might have to install an external Ethernet Network

adapter. How to install it is described in the user guide for the product.

Default configuration

Default configuration means that you use the two supplied Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 to establish one of the configurations outlined in the section "Local networks with Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200" on page 4 to:

u connect two PCs, u connect one PC to the Internet, or u connect one IPTV set-top box to the Internet.

To set up such a Powerline network:

ì Make the necessary connections to the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 (see section

"Connecting the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200" on page 13). Once you have connected the devices the Powerline network is ready for use. No further

configuration tasks are necessary.

If you connect two PCs via your Powerline network, the PCs can only com-

municate if their IP addresses are set properly. For more information on IP addressing, see the chapter "Defining IP addresses" on page 26.

Preset configuration settings

The following configuration is preset:

u One Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 is supplied with operation mode Access point,

the other with operation mode Automatic (normal Powerline adapter).

AP in the bottom line of the label indicates that this device is preconfigured as access

point (page 11).

EP in the bottom line of the label indicates that this device is preconfigured as end

point (automatic, page 12).

u In a Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 Duo the default IP address for the access point

is 192.168.2.10, for the other adapter 192.168.2.11.

The IP address of a single Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 is 192.168.2.12 by default.

u The default Subnet mask is 255.255.255.0. u The network ID and the encryption key used to protect your network against unau-

thorised access are based on the MAC address of the access point.

The Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200

Advanced configuration

If you want to establish a more extensive network, for example to apply more than two Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200s, proceed as follows:

ì Make the necessary connections to the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 (see section

"Connecting the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200" on page 13).

ì Use the user interface to adapt the following settings to your needs:

–the adapters’ IP addresses

Two adapters must not have the same IP address.

– the network ID and the network key

All devices must use the same network ID and network key.

For detailed information on the configuration options of the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200, see the chapter "Configuration" on page 16.

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Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 Duo:

u Two Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 Duo (one configured as the access point), u two power cables, u two LAN cables (CAT-5), u one Product CD with full user guide, u one Security Flyer.

Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200:

u One Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200, u one power cable, u one LAN cable (CAT-5), u one Product CD with full user guide, u one Security Flyer.

System requirements

To operate a Powerline network, the devices to be connected to the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 must have

u an Ethernet LAN port.

If you want to operate more than two Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200s in your Powerline network or if you want to change any of the predefined configuration parameters for some other reason, you will need a PC with

u Windows 2000 or XP operating system, u a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or Mozilla Firefox 1.0 for

configuring your Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200. If your home electric wiring consists of more than one electric phase you must install a

phase coupler.

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Operating displays and connections

Front panel

LED displays

The front panel of the device contains LED displays that show the operating state and simplify installation and fault-finding in the network.

The LEDs show the following (from left to right):

LED State Status

Power

Link Active

Network Link Active

On The device is connected to the power supply. Off The device is not connected to the power supply. On Powerline network established.

Flashing

Off No Powerline network established. On A device is connected to the LAN port. Flashing The LAN port is sending or receiving data (traffic). Off There is no device connected.

The Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 is transmitting or receiving data.

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Back panel

LAN Power

The back panel of the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 houses the following sockets:

Element Description

LAN 100 Mbps (full duplex) socket (RJ-45). Power Socket for the power supply and Powerline connector.

Bottom

On the device bottom a label is mounted showing the following information on your Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200. For the device, there are three different labels

AP in the bottom line of the label indicates that this device is preconfigured as access point.

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EP in the bottom line of the label indicates that this device is preconfigured as end point

(automatic).

S/N Serial number: 0001E3ABCDEF LAN MAC MAC address of the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 in the form:

00:01:E3:AB:CD:EF

where the first 6 digits is the Siemens vendor ID (00:01:E3).

Network ID Network ID

ASCII string, max. 20 characters long

Network key Network Key

ASCII string, max. 24 characters long

Setting up the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200

The Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 can be set up in any suitable location in your home or office. You do not need any special wiring. However you should comply with the following guidelines:

u Only operate the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 indoors within a temperature range

of +0 to +40 °C. Do not position the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 near sources of

heat. Do not cover the ventilation slots. High temperatures can damage the device.

u A mains socket for 85 to 265V must be available where you set up the Gigaset Pow-

erline Adapter 200.

u Position the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 on a non-slip surface. u Do not place the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 on any furniture surface that could

be affected by the heat from the device.

u Position the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 so that it cannot fall. u Lay the cables so that nobody can trip over them.

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Connecting the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200

Before you start to connect PCs to your Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200, make sure that an Ethernet LAN port is available. If a PC does not have a LAN port, an Ethernet Network

adapter can be connected to the PC. Please read the operating instructions that come

with the adapter. The latest PCs and notebooks have wired adapters built in at the factory.

Connecting devices to the LAN port

ì Connect the LAN port on the back of the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 to the

Ethernet connection on the device you want to connect, e. g. the PC, ADSL router or

IPTV set-top box.

To do this, use an Ethernet cable with RJ-45 jacks (CAT5). The supplied Ethernet

cable can be used.

To connect a router to your Powerline network, always use the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 which operates as the access point (see page 4).

You can recognise the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 which comes pre-

configured as the access point by the red MAC address label on the bottom (see page 11).

If necessary, you can manually change the operating mode of a Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 via the user interface (see page 19).

LAN cable

The LAN port is set to 100 Mbps Fast Ethernet Full duplex.

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Connecting to the mains power supply

ì Connect the power cable to the power socket on the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200. ì Plug the mains plug into a mains socket.

Your Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 is now ready for use.

u The Power LED on the front lights up. u The Network Link Active LED lights up if a device is connected to the LAN port by

means of an Ethernet cable.

u The Link Active LED lights up or starts blinking (LED display, see page 10) if a

Powerline connection is established to any of the connected Powerline devices.

Some household appliances (e. g. halogen lighting, mobile phone charger) may disturb the data transmission on the Powerline network. In this case you should use a Gigaset Powerline Filter to connect these

devices to your home mains supply. Such filters are available at the retailer selling the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200.

Do not connect a Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 to the mains supply via such a filter.

If your home electric wiring consists of more than one electric phase a phase coupler must be used to connect the phases of your electricity supply to send the Powerline signal to all phases.

Warning: A phase coupler may only be installed by authorised electricians. The installation must be carried out in the electrical distribution box.

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Operation hints

u If you connect two PCs via your Powerline network, the PCs can only communicate

if their IP addresses are set properly. For detailed information on IP addressing, see

the chapter "Defining IP addresses" on page 26.

u If you want to change any of the predefined settings of your Gigaset Powerline

Adapter 200, use the user interface. This is described in the chapter "Configuration"

on page 16.

Configuration

On delivery the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 devices are preconfigured such that you can operate a simple and secure Powerline network without performing any further configuration tasks.

You may change the configuration settings in the following cases:

u To change the security and access settings (network ID and network key) u To change the operating mode (access point or automatic adapter) u To change the IP address

To allow you to change the configuration settings, the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 comes with a browser-based user interface.

To access the user interface, you need to connect a PC which meets the following requirements to the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200:

u Windows 2000 or XP operating system, u a Web browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer 6.0 or Mozilla Firefox 1.0 for

configuring your Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200,

u an IP address in the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 IP address range.

For more information on IP addressing, see the chapter "Defining IP addresses" on

page 26.

Please remember:

To start the configuration environment you might need to deactivate the HTTP proxy for your browser (see page 37).

Launching the user interface

To start the user interface of the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200:

ì Launch your Web browser. ì Enter the IP address of the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 to which your PC is con-

nected in the browser's address field.

Example: http://192.168.2.11

In a Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 Duo the default IP address for the access point

is 192.168.2.10, for the other adapter 192.168.2.11.

The IP address of a single Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 is 192.168.2.12 by default.

Login

The login screen appears:

ì Enter the password and click OK.

As supplied, the default password is admin.

Please remember:

For security reasons you should change the password at a later stage (see page 21).

Configuration

A screen with security information is displayed. For the initial configuration you can skip this information. If you carry out all the settings

as described below, your device and network will be fully protected. If not, the next time you log on you will be informed of security gaps in the configuration program.

ì Click OK.

You will now see the configuration screen for your Powerline network (see page 19). The configuration session logs off automatically if no user access occurs for about 5

minutes.

Reset

You can reset the configuration of your Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 to the factory settings, mainly if you forgot your system password.

ì On the login screen select Reset. ì Enter the serial number of your device. The serial number is located on the bottom

of the device.

ì Click OK to reset the device.

Do not disconnect the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 from your PC or from the power supply while resetting.

Configuration

Remember:

Please bear in mind that a reset will restore all the settings to the factory configuration. The preset password will be active again.

Elements in the user interface

The user interface screens contain the following buttons:

OK Accepts the settings you have made to the Gigaset Powerline

Adapter 200 configuration.

Cancel Deletes all the entries in a screen since the last time you clicked OK.

This button is not available for the initial configuration of the device.

Other buttons may be visible depending on the function in question. These are described in the relevant sections.

Settings

On the Settings menu, you can configure all the options for the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200. The following table shows the options in the menu.

Menu Description

Local Network Here you can change the IP address of the Gigaset Powerline

Adapter 200 (see below).

Powerline Network Here you can change the operating mode and network ID of

your Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200, as well as the encryption settings (see page 19).

Administration Here you can make or change various system settings, e. g.

assign a password or reboot the system (see page 21).

LAN configuration

LAN configuration is used to define the IP address of the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200. This setting is preset on delivery.

The preset IP addresses are:

192.168.2.10 for the access point in a Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 Duo package

192.168.2.11 for the second Powerline adapter in a Duo package

192.168.2.12 for a single Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 supplied as single decvice

The IP address does not have any influence on the functionality of the powerline network. But nevertheless, each IP address in the network must be unique. You need the IP address only to configure the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 so it should be reachable by your PC.

The IP address must be changed if you add a further Powerline adapter to your network.

Configuration

For detailed information on IP addresses please see the chapter "Defining IP addresses" on page 26.

ì Select Settings – Local Network.

ì If you want to assign the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 a different IP address, enter

it in the fields next to IP address.

ì Enter a Subnet mask in the appropriate fields. ì The parameter Default gateway is only used in more complex network scenarios. If

applicable, enter the IP address of the Default gateway in your network.

ì Click OK to apply your settings.

Please bear in mind:

u If you change the IP address and then forget it, you can get it again using the GetIP

procedure (see page 37).

Powerline Network

The Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 can be operated in two modes. One device in a Powerline network must be in operating mode Access point, the other(s) in operating mode Automatic. Automatic enables the adapter to be set as an access point or end point as appropriate. There can be only one access point in the Powerline network. One of the supplied Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 is configured as the access point by default. You can recognise it by an AP in the bottom line of the label (page 11).

In the Powerline Network screen, you can change the operating mode of your Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 and the current network ID.

Configuration

ì Enter a character string of your choice in the Network ID field. The network ID is

case-sensitive and can be up to 32 alphanumeric characters long.

All clients in your network must likewise use this network ID.

The default setting for the Network ID is formed from the MAC address of the

Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 which is preconfigured as the access point.

ì On the option menu Operating mode, choose the desired mode for the device

– Access point or

– Automatic

ì Click OK to apply your settings.

Encryption and authentication

To protect your Powerline network against unauthorised access, an encryption method is activated by default. The network key is used to encrypt the transmitted data and serves as a logon account for accessing the network.

ì To deactivate the encryption, select the option Off.

Deactivating the encryption is not recommended!

ì In the Network key field, enter the network key that is to be used by all clients for

logging on to your Powerline network. Use 8 to 64 printable characters.

The default setting for the Network key is formed from the MAC address of the

Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 which is preconfigured as the access point.

ì Repeat the network key in the Confirm network key field. ì Click OK to apply your settings.

Administration

The Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 user interface includes the following functions for administration:

u Change the system password (see page 21), u Reboot the device (see page 22).

Setting the system password

You can assign a system password for the configuration environment of your Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200.

ì On the Administration menu, select System Password.

To prevent unauthorised changes to the configuration, you should change the preset password from time to time. You may already have changed the password when using the Setup Wizard.

ì Enter a new password in the New password field, and repeat it in the Confirm new

password field.

The password may contain up to 20 characters. It is case-sensitive. Avoid proper

names and very obvious words. Use a combination of letters, numbers and special

characters.

Remember:

If you ever forget your password you will have to reset your Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 (see page 17). Please bear in mind that this will restore all the settings to the factory configuration. The preset password will be active again.

Administration

Reboot

You can restart your Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 if it is not working properly. It should then be ready for use again.

ì On the Administration menu, select Reboot. ì Click OK to restart the device.

Do not disconnect the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 from your PC or from the power supply while rebooting.

Status information

You can view information about the configuration and status of the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 in the Status menu.

For detailed information you can view the following status screens:

u Security u Local Network u Powerline Network u Device

To display a status screen, proceed as follows:

ì Select Status in the start screen. ì Select the entry with the information you require.

Security

In the Security screen in the Status menu you will see information on possible security risks for your device and your network.

u System password not changed

Your device's configuration program is not effectively protected against unauthor-

ised access, as you have not changed the password since setup. The section entitled

"Setting the system password" on page 21 describes how to avoid this security risk.

u Encryption for your powerline network not activated

None of the data in your Powerline network is encrypted when transmitted and can

therefore be easily intercepted. Unauthorised users can also easily access your net-

work and your PCs by this means. The section entitled "Powerline Network" on

page 19 describes how to avoid this security risk.

ì Click Refresh to refresh this screen and update the displayed data.

Status information

Local Network

In the Local Network screen in the Status menu you will find information on the settings for your local network (see page 18).

IP address Shows the IP address of your device. Subnet mask Shows the subnet mask used in the local network. Default gateway Shows the default gateway used in the local network. MAC address Shows the MAC address of your device. The MAC address is also

shown on a label on the bottom of the device (see page 11).

ì Click Refresh to refresh this screen and update the displayed data.

Powerline Network

In the Powerline Network screen in the Status menu you will find information on your Powerline network (see page 19).

Network ID Shows the identification of your Powerline network. MAC address Shows the MAC address of your device.

Status information

Powerline clients Shows all clients (devices) which are currently connected to your

Powerline network with the following information.

MAC address MAC address of the connected device. Signal strength Shows the signal strength of the connection

to this device.

ì Click Refresh to refresh this screen and update the displayed data.

Device

In the Device screen in the Status menu you will find information on the following data for your device:

u Firmware version u User interface version u Hardware version u Serial number

ì Click Refresh to refresh this screen and update the displayed data.

Defining IP addresses

The IP address is used for the unique identification of a network component. You can define IP addresses as static or dynamic.

u Static IP addresses

A static IP address is manually assigned to a network component and does not

change.

u Dynamic IP addresses

A dynamic IP address is automatically assigned to a network component by a DHCP

server. This means that the IP addresses may change at regular intervals. The pre-

requisite is that the network contains a device which provides such a DHCP server.

Normally, this is provided by a router (e. g. an ADSL router). The Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 comes with a predefined static IP address (see

page 7). The default setting for PCs is to obtain the IP addresses automatically. As far as your Powerline network configuration is concerned, this means:

u If your network contains a DHCP server (e. g. an ADSL router) and you do not want

to change anything in the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 configuration:

– You do not need to do anything.

u If your network contains a DHCP server and you want to change something in the

Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 configuration:

– The IP address of the PC you use to access the user interface and the IP address of

the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 must be in the same IP address range (see page 27). This is given if you use a Siemens Gigaset router without changing the default configuration for IP addressing.

u If your network does not contain a DHCP server (e. g. PC – PC communication via

Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200) and you do not want to change anything in the

Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 configuration:

– To allow the PCs to interact, set static IP addresses for the PCs (see page 28).

u If your network does not contain a DHCP server and you want to change something

in the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 configuration:

– To allow a PC to access the user interface, set a static IP address for the PC within

the IP address range of the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 (see page 27).

Defining IP addresses

IP addresses and IP address range

You can determine your own IP addresses for the PCs and other devices in your Powerline network. To do this use addresses from an address block reserved for private use. This is the address block

192.168.0.0 – 192.168.255.254

Example:

PC 1: 192.168.15.1 PC 2: 192.168.15.2 etc.

Please note:

IP addresses used for devices which should communicate with each other must be in the same IP address range. The IP address range is determined by the Subnet mask. The sub- net mask determines how many parts of the IP address of a network represent the network number and how many the computer number.

Subnet mask Network number (example) Possible IP addresses

255.0.0.0 192. 192.x.x.x

255.255.0.0 192.168. 192.168.x.x

255.255.255.0 192.168.2 192.168.2.x

x stands for a number from 1 to 254.

Example:

The subnet mask used is 255.255.255.0. This means that the first three address segments for all network components must be identical.

u The following examples are correct:

Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 (access point): 192.168.2.10

Second Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200: 192.168.2.11

PC 1 connected to the access point: 192.168.2.15

PC 2 connected to the second Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200: 192.168.2.60

u The following examples are incorrect:

Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 (access point): 192.168.2.10

Second Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200: 192.168.2.11

PC 1: 192.168.3.2

PC 2: 192.168.4.3

Defining IP addresses

Setting IP addresses on PCs

PCs are configured by default to obtain their IP addresses automatically. You can change this via the PC network configuration.

The network configuration differs depending on the Windows operating system you are using. Below is the procedure for Windows XP. The procedure for Windows 2000 is described on page 31ff.

Windows XP

To set a static IP address for your PC:

ì Click Start – Control Panel. ì Select Network and Internet Connections and then click the Network Connec-

tions icon.

ì Double-click the LAN connection with which you are connected to the

Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200.

ì On the General tab click Properties.

Defining IP addresses

ì Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. ì Select Use the following IP address. ì Enter the IP address for the PC in the IP address box. Please bear in mind the infor-

mation on page 27.

Please note:

If your PC has already been configured with a static IP address and you now need a dynamic one, select Obtain an IP address automatically. Then no further information will be required.

Defining IP addresses

ì Enter the subnet mask (e. g. 255.255.255.0) in the Subnet mask box. ì If your network contains a gateway, enter the IP address for the gateway in the

Default gateway box.

Please note:

A gateway acts as a bridge between two networks with a different architecture. This may be a router between the local network and the WAN.

ì Use the following DNS server addresses must only be selected if your network

contains a DNS server.

Please note:

DNS (Domain Name System) allows IP addresses to be assigned to a PC or domain names.

ì Enter the IP address for the router in the Preferred DNS server box. ì Click OK or Cancel to close each window. ì Restart your network.

Defining IP addresses

Windows 2000

To set a static IP address for your PC:

ì Click Start – Settings – Control Panel. ì Double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon and then Local Area Con-

nection.

ì On the General tab click Properties.

Defining IP addresses

ì Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click Properties. ì Select Use the following IP address. ì Enter the IP address for the PC in the IP address box. Please bear in mind the infor-

mation on page 27.

Please note:

If your PC has already been configured with a static IP address and you now need a dynamic one, select Obtain an IP address automatically. Then no further information will be required.

Defining IP addresses

ì Enter the subnet mask 255.255.255.0 in the Subnet mask box. ì If your network contains a gateway, enter the IP address for the router in the Default

gateway box.

Please note:

A gateway acts as a bridge between two networks with a different architecture. In our case this is the Gigaset Router between the local TCP/IP network and the WAN.

ì Use the following DNS server addresses must only be selected if your network

contains a DNS server.

Please note:

DNS (Domain Name System) allows IP addresses to be assigned to a PC or domain names.

ì Enter the IP address for the router in the Preferred DNS server box. ì Close this and the next window with OK. ì Restart your network.

Defining IP addresses

Checking the connection in the network

Once the network has been set up on your PC, you can check whether the PC is correctly connected to the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 or to an other PC in the network. This can be done as follows:

ì Open Command prompt. To do this, click Start – Programs – Command prompt. ì Enter the command ping <ip_address>.

For example

ping 192.168.2.10

to reach the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 which is configured as the access point. The ping command sends data packets to the network component with the specified

IP address and checks whether the device responds. If this is the case, the command presents statistics about the connection, e. g. how many data packets were sent, how many received, how long the transfer took, etc. If you can see this information, then the connection to the network component is functioning properly.

If the command does not return any statistics, but ends with a timeout, this means that the components cannot communicate with each other. Check the following points:

1. Is the Ethernet cable between the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 devices and the

PCs correctly connected?

The LED display for the LAN connection on the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 and

link display for the network card in your PC must be illuminated.

2. Have the IP addresses been properly configured on your PC?

If the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 has the IP address 192.168.2.10 or 11 (default

settings), your PC's IP address must be between 192.168.2.2 and 192.168.2.254. If you can successfully address the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 or the other PC with

the ping command, then the PCs have been configured correctly.

Appendix

Trouble shooting

This section describes common problems and their solution. The Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 is easy to monitor thanks to its LED displays. Problems can be quickly identified. If you cannot solve the connection problem after checking the LED displays, please consult the other sections of the following table.

Symptom Possible cause and solutions

The Power LED does not light up.

The Network Link Active LED does not light up.

You cannot connect to another device in the Powerline network.

No power supply.

ì Check whether the mains cable is connected to the

Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 and a power outlet.

No LAN connection.

ì Make sure that the connected device is switched on. ì Check whether the Ethernet cable is plugged in. ì Check that you are using the right cable type (CAT5) and

that the cable is not too long (100 m).

ì Check that the network interface on the connected

device and the cables are not defective. If necessary, replace a defective network card or cable.

ì Use the Windows device manager (My Computer – Prop-

erties) to check whether the network interface is func-

tioning. If you see a red cross or a question mark, then the driver may not have been installed or there is a resource conflict. Follow the Windows instructions to remedy the problem.

The Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 connected to your device is not using the correct network ID.

ì Change the network ID on the Gigaset Powerline Adapter

200 (see page 19).

The settings for encryption are not the same on the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 devices in your network.

ì Activate the encryption on the Powerline adapters with

the correct key (see page 20). If you do not know the key, you will have to reset the

Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 (see page 11). Warning: Please bear in mind that this will restore all the

configuration settings to the factory settings.

The device to be reached has not a matching IP address.

ì Check the IP addressing in your network (see page 26).

Appendix

Symptom Possible cause and solutions

You cannot connect to another device in the Powerline network.

A device cannot be reached by a PC in the Powerline network with a ping command.

No or bad VoIP or IP-TV receiving.

Your home electric wiring consists of more than one electric phase.

ì Install a phase coupler to connect the phases of your elec-

tricity supply to send the Powerline signal to all phases.

Warning: A phase coupler may only be installed by authorised electricians. The installation must be carried out in the electrical distribution box.

ì Check that the IP addresses have been properly config-

ured. In most cases router’s DHCP function is used to assign dynamic addresses to the devices in the Powerline network. In this case, you have to configure the IP address settings of all the devices so that they obtain the IP address automatically.

If you configure the IP addresses statically, remember to use IP addresses in the right address range (see page 27).

Not enough bandwidth.

ì Reduce the network load by disconnecting other applica-

tions from the Powerline network.

ì Change the QoS parameters to assign more bandwidth to

the desired application.

No connection to the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200's configuration environment.

ì Use the ping command to check whether you can estab-

lish a network connection to the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200.

ì Check the Network Link Active LED. ì Check the network cable between the PC you want to use

to administer the device and the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200.

ì Make sure that you are using the correct IP address (see

page 26).

ì Check if the HTTP proxy of your browser is deactivated

(see page 37).

Password forgotten or lost

IP address of the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 forgotten or lost

ì Reset the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 (see page 17).

Warning: Please bear in mind that this will restore all the configuration settings to the factory settings.

ì User the GetIP procedure to obtain the IP address (see

page 37).

Appendix

Symptom Possible cause and solutions

You cannot access a resource (drive or printer) on a different PC.

ì Make sure that the network configuration has been con-

figured on all the PCs on the local network and that the PCs all belong to the same workgroup.

ì Check whether the resource has been released on the PC

in question and whether you have the necessary access rights.

ì Printing: check whether the printer has been set up as a

network printer.

Getting the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 IP address

If you forgot the IP address of your Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 you cannot access the the user interface anymore. To get the IP address without having access to the user interface a special tool called GetIP is provided on the product CD.

Proceed as follows:

1. Some additional DLL files are necessary for your MS Windows operating system

– Visit the http://www.winpcap.org/install/default.htm

– Download and install the file WinPcap_3_1.exe.

2. Execute the GetIP procedure.

– Insert the product CD into your CD drive.

– Browse the product CD and change to the directory \\Tools.

– Double-click on GetIP.exe to run the procedure.

The IP address of the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 connected to the PC is dis-

played.

Web page.

Deactivating the HTTP proxy

Make sure that the HTTP proxy in your Web browser is deactivated. This function must be deactivated so that your Web browser can access your Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200's configuration pages.

The following section describes the procedure for Internet Explorer and Mozilla Firefox. First decide which browser you are using and then follow the appropriate steps.

Internet Explorer

ì Open Internet Explorer. Click on Tools and then on Internet Options. ì In the Internet Options window click on the Connections tab. ì Click on LAN Settings. ì Deactivate all options in the Settings for local network (LAN) window. ì Click on OK and then OK again to close the Internet Options window.

Appendix

Mozilla Firefox

ì Open Mozilla Firefox. Click on Tools and then on Settings.

ì In the Settings window, click on Connection Settings... .

ì In the Connection Settings window, select the option Direct connection to the

Internet.

ì Click on OK to finish.

Specifications

Model: Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 LAN Interface: RJ-45, 100Base-TX Fast Ethernet (full duplex) LED Display: Power (on, off, quality)

Network Link Activity (connection to PC, activity, traffic)

Link Activity (Powerlin network activity, traffic) Device configuration: Browser-based user interface Supply voltage: 85 to 265 V AC / 50/60 Hz Power consumption: 5 Watt Permissible ambient

temperature: Humidity: 5% to 80% (non condensing) Dimensions: 148 mm (L) x 106 mm (W) x 47 mm (H) Weight: approx. 0.5 kg Security: 3DES encryption Compliance with security

conditions and regulations:

Operating temperature 0 °C to 40 °C

Storage temperature -10 °C to 70 °C

CE, EN60950

Authorisation

This device is intended for mains network communication (100V-240V~) worldwide. Outside of the European Economic Area (excluding Switzerland) depending on national type approval.

Country-specific conditions have been taken into consideration. Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices Gmbh & Co. KG hereby declares that

this device complies with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

A copy of the declaration of conformity in accordance with 1999/5/EC is available at: www.siemens.com/gigasetdocs

Appendix

Guarantee Certificate (United Kingdom)

Without prejudice to any claim the user (customer) may have in relation to the dealer or retailer, the customer shall be granted a manufacturer's Guarantee under the conditions set out below:

u In the case of new devices and their components exhibiting defects resulting from

manufacturing and/or material faults within 24 months of purchase, Siemens shall, at its own option and free of charge, either replace the device with another device reflecting the current state of the art, or repair the said device. In respect to parts subject to wear and tear (including but not limited to, batteries, keypads, casing), this warranty shall be valid for six months from the date of purchase.

u This Guarantee shall be invalid if the device defect is attributable to improper treat-

ment and/or failure to comply with information contained in the user manuals.

u This Guarantee shall not apply to or extend to services performed by the authorised

dealer or the customer themselves (e. g. installation, configuration, software downloads). User manuals and any software supplied on a separate data medium shall be excluded from the Guarantee.

u The purchase receipt, together with the date of purchase, shall be required as evi-

dence for invoking the Guarantee. Claims under the Guarantee must be submitted within two months of the Guarantee default becoming evident.

u Ownership of devices or components replaced by and returned to Siemens shall vest

in Siemens.

u This Guarantee shall apply to new devices purchased in the European Union.

The Guarantee is issued by Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG, Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt, Germany.

u Any other claims resulting out of or in connection with the device shall be excluded

from this Guarantee. Nothing in this Guarantee shall attempt to limit or exclude a Customers Statutory Rights, nor the manufacturer's liability for death or personal injury resulting from its negligence.

u The duration of the Guarantee shall not be extended by services rendered under the

terms of the Guarantee.

u Insofar as no Guarantee default exists, Siemens reserves the right to charge the cus-

tomer for replacement or repair.

u The above provisions do not imply a change in the burden of proof to the detriment

of the customer.

To invoke this Guarantee, please contact the Siemens telephone service. The relevant number is to be found in the accompanying user guide.

Guarantee Certificate (Ireland)

Without prejudice to any claim the user (customer) may have in relation to the dealer or retailer, the customer shall be granted a manufacturer's Guarantee under the conditions set out below:

u In the case of new devices and their components exhibiting defects resulting from

manufacturing and/or material faults within 24 months of purchase, Siemens shall,

Appendix

at its own option and free of charge, either replace the device with another device reflecting the current state of the art, or repair the said device. In respect of parts subject to wear and tear (including but not limited to, batteries, keypads, casing), this warranty shall be valid for six months from the date of purchase.

u This Guarantee shall be invalid if the device defect is attributable to improper care or

use and/or failure to comply with information contained in the user manuals. In particular claims under the Guarantee cannot be made if:

– The device is opened (this is classed as third party intervention) – Repairs or other work is done by persons not authorised by Siemens. – Components on the printed circuit board are manipulated – The software is manipulated – Defects or damage caused by dropping, breaking, lightning or ingress of mois-

ture. This also applies if defects or damage was caused by mechanical, chemical, radio interference or thermal factors (e. g.: microwave, sauna etc.)

– Devices fitted with accessories not authorised by Siemens

u This Guarantee shall not apply to or extend to services performed by the authorised

dealer or the customer themselves (e. g. installation, configuration, software downloads). User manuals and any software supplied on a separate data medium shall be excluded from the Guarantee.

u The purchase receipt, together with the date of purchase, shall be required as evi-

dence for invoking the Guarantee. Claims under the Guarantee must be submitted within two months of the Guarantee default becoming evident.

u Ownership of devices or components replaced by and returned to Siemens shall vest

in Siemens.

u This Guarantee shall apply to new devices purchased in the European Union. For

Products sold in the Republic of Ireland, the Guarantee is issued by Siemens Home and Office Communication Devices GmbH & Co. KG, Schlavenhorst 66, D-46395 Bocholt, Germany.

u Any other claims resulting out of or in connection with the device shall be excluded

u The duration of the Guarantee shall not be extended by services rendered under the

terms of the Guarantee.

u Insofar as no Guarantee default exists, Siemens reserves the right to charge the cus-

tomer for replacement or repair.

u The above provisions do not imply a change in the burden of proof to the detriment

of the customer.

u To make a claim under this Guarantee, please contact the Siemens helpdesk on

1850 777 277. This number is also to be found in the accompanying user guide.

Glossary

Access point

An Access point is the centre of a Powerline network. It handles the connection of the linked network components and regulates the data traffic within the network. The access point also serves as an interface to other networks, e. g. via a router to the Inter-

net.

Client

A Client is an application that requests a service from a Server. For example, an http Cli- ent on a PC in a local network requests data, i.e. Web pages from an HTTP Server on the

Internet. Frequently the network component (e. g. the PC) on which the Client applica-

tion is running is also called a Client.

DHCP

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP handles the automatic assignment of IP addresses to network components. It was

developed because in large networks – especially the Internet – the defining of IP addresses is very complex as participants frequently move, drop out or new ones join. A DHCP Server automatically assigns the connected network components (DHCP Cli-

ents) Dynamic IP addresses from a defined IP pool range thus saving a great deal of con-

figuration work. In addition, the address blocks can be used more effectively: since not all participants are on the network at the same time, the same IP address can be assigned to different network components in succession as and when required.

DHCP server

See DHCP

DNS

Domain Name System The assignment of DNS permits IP addresses to computers or Domain names that are

easier to remember. A DNS server must administer this information for each LAN with an Internet connection. As soon as a page on the Internet is called up, the browser obtains the corresponding IP address from the DNS Server so that it can establish the connection.

The assignment of domain names to IP addresses on the Internet follows a hierarchical system. A local PC only knows the address of the local Name Server. This in turn knows all the addresses of the PCs in the local network and the superordinated Name Servers, which again know addresses and the next superordinated Name Servers.

DNS server

See DNS

Glossary

Domain name

The Domain name is the reference to one or more Web servers on the Internet. The Domain name is mapped via the DNS service to the corresponding IP address.

DSL

Digital Subscriber Line DSL is a data transmission technique in which a connection to the Internet can be run

at high speed over normal telephone lines. A DSL connection is provided by an Internet

service provider. It requires a DSL modem.

Dynamic IP address

A dynamic IP address is assigned to a network component automatically by the DHCP. This means that the IP address of a network component can change with every login or at certain intervals.

Index

Numerics

10 Mbps Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

100 Mbps Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5, 41

Address block for IP addresses Address for configuration program . . 16 ADSL

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

device

router. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Authentication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Authorisation

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

. . . . . . 27

Back panel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Bit rate

Browser. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Browser configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Client . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Command ping . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Command prompt, opening. . . . . . . . 34

Configuration

advanced . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

preset settings

starting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Configuration program

address

Connecting devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Connection

checking

statistics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Default gateway

Powerline adapter

Windows 2000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Device information

DHCP. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 41

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

DHCP server DHCP service, see DHCP Digital Subscriber Line, see DSL Disposal

DNS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

DNS server

Windows 2000 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Windows XP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Domain name

DSL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol,

see DHCP

Dynamic IP address

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 41

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

. . . . . . . . . . . 26, 42

Encryption . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 20, 42

Ethernet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 4, 42

Ethernet cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Fast Ethernet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Front panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Full duplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Gateway. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200

applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

features

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Half duplex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

HTTP proxy. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

deactivating

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

IEEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Installation overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Institute of Electrical and Electronic

Engineers see IEEE Internet Internet access

Internet Explorer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

Index

Internet protocol, see IP protocol Internet provider

Internet television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 43

address block

changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

dynamic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 42

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26, 45

static

IP address assigning statically

Windows 2000 PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Windows XP PC

IP address obtaining automatically

Windows 2000 PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Windows XP PC

IP address range . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

IP protocol. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

IPTV

set-top box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

LAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

LAN connection. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

creating wired . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

LAN socket

transmission speed

LED

behaviour after initial connection

displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Local network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 43

status information

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

. . 14

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

MAC address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 7, 44

Mains power supply, connecting

Mbps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Mozilla Firefox . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

. . . . 14

Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Network adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Ethernet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Network ID

changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6, 44

factory setting

Network key

changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Operating mode

access point . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

automatic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Operating state

Operating system. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 16

Operation hints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Pack contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Password

changing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

entering

communication

connect to the Internet . . . . . . . . . . . 5

IP address . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Ping command

Power supply socket. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Powerline network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 4

configurations

security. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

status information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Problem solving

Protocol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Reboot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Reset

Router . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Security features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Security information

Server . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Setting up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12

Settings

Set-top box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Socket

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

for power supply

. . . . . . . . . . . 17, 23

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Index

Static IP address. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Windows 2000 PC

Windows XP PC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Status

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

device

local network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Powerline network . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

security

Status information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Subnet. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Subnet mask

default . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

defining (Windows 2000). . . . . . . . 33

defining (Windows XP)

System password

assigning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

changing

System requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 19, 27, 45

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

. . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

. . . . . . . . . . 30

TCP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Temperature range for operation Tra demarks Transmission Control Protocol, see TCP

Transmission mode (full duplex). . . . . 13

Transmission speed

LAN socket

Trouble shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

. . . . 12

User interface

elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

launching . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

WAN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Web browser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 16

Wide Area Network see WAN Windows 2000

network configuration

Windows XP

network configuration

Wired network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

. . . . . . . . . . 31

. . . . . . . . . . 28

A31008-M1058-R101-1x-7619

Siemens GIGASET POWERLINE ADAPTER 200 Operating Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Contents

The Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200

Features

Local networks with Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200

Connecting PCs to the Internet

Establishing a connection for Internet television (IPTV)

Network security

Procedure for installation and configuration

Installation

Contents

System requirements

Operating displays and connections

Front panel

Back panel

Bottom

Setting up the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200

Connecting the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200

Connecting devices to the LAN port

Connecting to the mains power supply

Operation hints

Configuration

Launching the user interface

Login

Reset

Elements in the user interface

Settings

LAN configuration

Powerline Network

Administration

Setting the system password

Reboot

Status information

Security

Local Network

Powerline Network

Device

Defining IP addresses

IP addresses and IP address range

Setting IP addresses on PCs

Windows XP

Windows 2000

Checking the connection in the network

Appendix

Trouble shooting

Getting the Gigaset Powerline Adapter 200 IP address

Deactivating the HTTP proxy

Specifications

Authorisation

Guarantee Certificate (United Kingdom)

Guarantee Certificate (Ireland)

Glossary

Index