SMC Networks SMCHT-ETH User Manual

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Table of Content

Chapter 1: Introduction………………………………………………………………...3

 Features and benefits………..…….…………………………………………3

 Packaging Contents...….…….….……………………………………………3  System Requirements.………..……………………………………………..3  Panel: Front and Back……….………………………………………………..3

Chapter 2: Installation………………………………………………………………....5

 Overview……………………………………………………………………………..5  Running the InstallShield Wizard………………..……………………..5  Hardware Setup…………..………………………………..…………………..5

Chapter 3: Configuration……………………………………………..10

 Overview…………………………………………………………………………….10

 Diagnose Powerline Network…………………………….……………..10

• Part 1: Diagnose a local HomePlug device………….…10

• Part 2: Diagnose a Network HomePlug device……….11

 Setting up Security on a Local HomePlug device……………..12

 Setting up Security on a Network HomePlug device…………13

Appendix A: Troubleshooting……………………………………………………...14

Appendix B: IP Addressing…………………………………………………….……..15

 What’s an IP address?............................................15

 Dynamic IP addressing…………………………………………….…………15

 Static IP addressing……………………………………………………………15

Appendix C: Glossary……………………………………………………………….….16 Appendix D: Product Specification…………………………………………...18 Appendix E: Compliances…………………………………………………………..…19

* Please refer to back cover of the manual for all contact/support information

CHAPTER 1 | Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of an EZ Connect™ 85Mbps Turbo Powerline to Ethernet Desktop Adapter (SMCHT-ETH). SMC is proud to provide you with a powerful yet simple communication device for creating a Powerline network to extend the range of your wired or wireless network. The SMC Homeplug Turbo Powerline to Ethernet Adapter provides up to 85Mbps bandwidth over home AC wiring and since the home power lines are the most pervasive medium in households with multiple outlets in every room, the HomePlug Turbo Ethernet Adapter allows multiple home desktops and notebooks to be networked to share internet connection, printers, files, and play games without any additional wiring. The installation of the Ethernet Adapter only requires that a 10/100Mbps Network Adapter is installed on the computers. This makes the HomePlug Turbo Ethernet Adapter compatible with any device including Mac, Windows, and UNIX machines.

Features and Benefits

• EZ Configuration Utility for Windows – Works on both Windows and Mac based

PCs

• Plug and Play installation – works out of the box

• Extends the range of your wired or wireless network

• Save time and money by using existing home wiring – no need to run CAT-5

cabling

• Ideal solution for connecting your Game Console system to the Internet to play

online games

• Up to 85 Mbps bandwidth over standard home power lines

• 56-bit DES encryption for data security

• HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0 Turbo complaint

Package Contents

Before installing the EZ Connect™ Powerline to Ethernet Desktop Adapter, verify that you have the items listed under “Package Contents.” Also be sure that you have the necessary cabling. If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local SMC distributor.

• EZ Connect™ 85Mbps Turbo Powerline to Ethernet Desktop Adapter

• Powerline Cord

• One CAT-5 Ethernet cable

• CD with User Guide and EZ Configuration Utility

• Quick Installation Guide

If possible, retain the carton and original packing materials in case there is a need to return the product.

System Requirements

• An Ethernet-enabled device, such as a PC or game console system.

• Windows-based PC to use the EZ Configuration Utility

• CD-ROM*

Note: A CD-ROM drive is only required if you want to install the EZ Configuration Utility from EZ Install CD. This utility can also be downloaded from www.smc.com

Panel Front

HP LED

for Ethernet

Back

On Receive Power Power LED

Off Did not receive Power

On Detect other HomePlug devices on the same

powerline network

Off Did not detect any other HomePlug devices on the

same powerline network

Blinking Ethernet activity Eth LED: Act / Link

Lit detect Ethernet connection

Chapter 2: Installation

Overview

The installation of the SMCHT-ETH EZ Connect™ 85Mbps Turbo Powerline to Ethernet Adapter will only take minutes. No setting up for long wires through out the house. Just simply install the software CD that is included in the box and after installation, physically plug the unit into the computer and the wall outlet. Users will have options to adjust its security functions and the platform of the network once everything is installed properly. For further assistance, please read our Frequently Asked Questions section.

Running the InstallShield Wizard

Please insert the CD into your CD-ROM and wait a moment for the setup screen to come up. If the CD-ROM does not auto run the CD, please click on ‘Start’ at the bottom left of your screen (for most Microsoft Windows) and go to ‘Run’. Type in: (CD Drive Letter):\utility\setup.exe and click ‘OK’.

Once the software is loaded, it will display a dialog box below:

Please click on ‘Next’ to continue the installation.

On this screen you will be asked to input the User Name and Organization. It is not crucial to the device itself so enter as desired. The ‘Install this application for’ will work under the circumstances when multiple logins are desired. For example: Check ‘Only for me’ if the user wishes only he/she can use the utility with that particular account. For those without multiple accounts or wishes to allow all users to access the utility choose ‘Anyone who uses this computer (all users)’. When finished, click the ‘Next’ button to continue.

This section allows you to change the default directory where the program is installed. If you don’t want to change the directory, click ‘Next’ to continue the installation process.

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