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XL-HB-128M
HomePNA3.0
Ethernet Bridge
User’s Guide
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INTRODUCTION
This HomePNA to Ethernet bridge connects any
Ethernet device to a high speed access device or to a
Home Networking LAN for Internet access. This
bridge brings you the newest Ethernet compatible
technology that uses the telephone wiring as the
network's physical wiring thereby eliminating the need
to install new wiring. It is designed to operate on the
telephone wire installed in homes.
This bridge allows you to connect PCs and Ethernet
enabled devices, such as Switch, HUB and printers, to
a Home Networking LAN by simply plugging into the
existing RJ-11 jacks.
Features
• Plug & Play
• Using existing phone jacks to build a network
• Shares high speed Internet access and streaming
video
• 1 port 128Mbps connection compliant with
HomePNA 3.0 standard
• 2 Standard 10/100BaseT Fast Ethernet ports for
connecting to Ethernet or cable modem
• 10/100Mbps Auto Negotiation Support
• MDI/MDIX Auto Crossover Support
• QoS Priority Mapping Support
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HARDWARE INSTALLATION
•
LAN 1
Disconnect or
Receive or
LAN 2
Disconnect or
Receive or
Disconnect or
Receive or
Parts Names and Functions
LED Indicators on the Front Panel
LED Status
‚
ƒ
„
…
Glowing Dimming Flashing
Power
Powered
by DC5V
Not powered N/A
LAN
Link /Act
Link
Link fail
LAN
Link /Act
HPNA
Link /Act
HPNA
SyncMode
Link
HPNA
Link
Sync.
Mode
Link fail
Link fail
Async. Mode N/A
Transmit
Transmit
Transmit
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Ports on the Rear Panel
to the power
Connects to Ethernet port
xDSL Modem or
C
other
Phone port
Port Name Type
A DC5V DC
LAN1/LAN2
B
(Ethernet)
HPNA &
PHONE
RJ-45
RJ-11
Essential Hardwares
Items
Included
Description
HomePNA
to Ethernet
Bridge
Functions
Connects
adapter plug.
on FTTH/
Switch for Internet Access.
Connects to
HomePNA devices or
Telephone or
of ADSL splitter
Purpose
Main Unit
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Telephone
HUB
wire
CAT5
Ethernet
cable
Connects from
HPNA Port to
phone jack on
the wall outlet.
Connects from
LAN port to
Ethernet enabled
devices as PC
Additional Items
(Not included)
DC5V
Power
adapter
A well-installed WAN
environment (Cable
Modem or xDSL Modem)
A well-installed LAN
environment
Connects from
Power port of
the main unit into
a wall outlet
Description
Hardware Connections
1. Select a convenient location for the bridge near
the PC or Ethernet device to which it will be
connected. The bridge should be kept away from
excessive heat.
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2. Using one telephone wire to connect the HPNA
port to RJ-11 jack on the wall. Using another
telephone wire to connect the other Phone port
to a telephone set (or connect the Phone port to
“phone” port of splitter of ADSL modem).
3. Connect the LAN1/LAN2 port to your Ethernet-
equipped device.
4. Connect the power adapter to the DC5V port
into a wall outlet.
The figure above shows how to connect a cable
modem to a home phoneline network. Follow the
same steps to connect any Ethernet device such as a
HUB or printer, to a home phoneline network.
Now you should have connected the LAN port,
HPNA port and the DC5V port to the appropriate
devices or lines. LED will be as:
POWER ON
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LAN Link/Act ON
HPNA Link/Act ON
For more information on LEDs, see section
"LED Indicators on the Front Panel"
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TROUBLESHOOTING
The bridge has been designed to be a reliable and easy
to use connection device. Please refer to the list below
to aid in troubleshooting.
The Power (green) LED is off.
§ Make sure the power adapter is properly
plugged into a live electrical outlet.
The LAN(Ethernet) or HPNA Link/Act LED is
off.
§ Make sure the connection to these two ports is
secure.
§ The Ethernet or HomePNA device to which you
are connected should be powered on and
properly configured.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Standards
§ IEEE 802.3 10BaseT Ethernet compliant
§ IEEE 802.3u 100BaseT Fast Ethernet compliant
§ HomePNA 3.0 specifications compliant
Data Rates
§ Home Networking: 128 Mbps
§ Ethernet: 10/100 Mbps
Distances
§ Home Networking: 600 meter maximum between
the two farthest nodes on the LAN
§ Ethernet: 100 meter maximum
Power Consumption
§ 5V DC IN, Less than 4 watt
Certifications
§ CE, FCC Part 15
§ FCC Part 68
LEDs
§ Power
§ Ethernet Link/Activity
§ HPNA Link/Activity and SyncMode
Connectors
§ Two RJ-11, one for connecting with HomePNA
device, and one for telephone bypass
§ Two RJ-45 for 10/100M Ethernet
Cables
§ Home Networking: standard home phone wire
§ Fast Ethernet: CAT5 or better UTP
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