Page 2 - Table of Contents
i Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Package Contents 1Features 2System Requirements 2Getting to Know the Ethernet Adapter 3Technical Support 4 2 Connecting the MegaPlug Adapter 5 Connecting the Adapters 5Installing the Configuration Utility 6 3 Using the Configuration Utility 9 Encryption Key 9Abou...
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Page 4 - Introduction; Package Contents
1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mpbs Ethernet Adapter. The MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter is one of the easiest ways to enjoy home or small business networking. It operates on the MegaPlug Powerline Specification AV stan- dard, providing fast data transfer speeds ove...
Page 5 - Features
2 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 3 Chapter 1 Introduction Features s HomePlug Turbo compliant s 200 Mbps data rate (maximum) s 128-bit AES encryption s Two-pronged US power plug (fits ungrounded power outlets) s Power and Link indicators System Requirements s At least on...
Page 6 - Getting to Know the Ethernet Adapter; Front Panel; Power Light; , serial number and other information
2 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 3 Chapter 1 Introduction Getting to Know the Ethernet Adapter This section contains a quick description of the Adapter’s external features. Front Panel The Adapter’s front panel features 3 lights ( LED s): Power Light The Power light glow...
Page 7 - Technical Support
4 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual Technical Support Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making durable, high-quality, high-perfor-mance products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support Department is available all day every day to provide professional s...
Page 8 - Connecting the Adapters; Connecting an Adapter to a Computer; Connecting an Adapter to a Router/Gateway
5 Connecting the MegaPlug Adapter To connect the Adapter, it must be connected to a computer, plugged into a stan-dard wall outlet, and the Configuration Utility loaded on the computer. Connecting the Adapters To use the Adapters properly, two Adapters should be plugged into electrical out-lets, and...
Page 9 - gateway connected to a computer.; Installing the Configuration Utility; When the “Welcome” screen appears, click
6 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 7 Chapter 2 Connecting the MegaPlug Adapters 5. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on a router/ gateway connected to a computer. Follow the instructions in the next section, “Installing the Configuration Util...
Page 10 - When this window appears, click
6 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 7 Chapter 2 Connecting the MegaPlug Adapters 4. When this window appears, click Finish . 5. Repeat for other computers connected to an Adapter. ☞ Note : If using a computer running Windows Vista, you may have to click through a “User Acco...
Page 12 - Encryption Key
9 Using the Configuration Utility Once the Adapters have been properly connected and installed, the user can further configure the Adapters using the Actiontec MegaPlug AV Configuration Utility. To access the Utility: 1. Click Start on the desktop, then Programs . 2. From the Programs menu, find “Ac...
Page 13 - network. The key is similar to a password, can be made up of; All Adapters on the same network must have the; About; Selecting
10 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual Enter an encryption key in the “Encryption Key” text box to provide security for your MegaPlug AV network. The key is similar to a password, can be made up of any combination of letters or numbers, from 4 to 8 characters long , and is no...
Page 14 - Troubleshooting; The Link light doesn’t light up on the Adapter.
11 Troubleshooting This chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter, and techniques to solve them. Note that these tech-niques may not be successful in all cases. Also included is a list of frequently asked questions. Troubleshooting If the A...
Page 15 - Frequently Asked Questions; What’s the transfer speed over the Adapter’s network?
12 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 13 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting s Use the Adapter’s Configuration Utility to detect all other Adapters on the network. Then, plug the Adapters into adjacent sockets. If the Ethernet lights still don’t illuminate, contact technical support. ...
Page 16 - Can my neighbor receive the Adapter’s network signal?; How many Adapters do I need to set up a network?
12 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 13 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Does using the Adapter cause any interference with other home network-ing devices? No. The Adapter operates at a different frequency than other power line control devices and can co-exist with technologies su...
Page 18 - Note; Windows Vista; Start
15 Setting Up Static IP Address To communicate with a MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter from a computer on the net-work, the user may have to switch the IP address settings from DHCP -enabled to static IP , so that the computer and the Adapter are on the same subnet. To set up static IP on a computer, selec...
Page 19 - When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click
16 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 17 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 3. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network and Internet . 4. The “Network and Internet” window appears. Click Network and Sharing Center .
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16 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 17 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 5. The “Network and Sharing Center” screen appears. From the menu on the left, click Manage network connections . 6. The “Network Connections” screen appears.. Double-click Local Area Connection ...
Page 21 - nection uses the following items” list box, double-click
18 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 19 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 7. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. In the “This con- nection uses the following items” list box, double-click Internet Protocol ( TCP/IP ) . 8. The “Internet Protocol ( TCP...
Page 22 - General; OK
18 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 19 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 9. In the General tab, make sure the circle next to “Use the following IP Address” is selected. When active, a black dot appears in the circle. If the circle already contains a black dot, leave i...
Page 23 - Windows XP; From the desktop, click
20 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 21 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address Windows XP 1. From the desktop, click Start button in the lower left corner. 2. From the menu that appears, select Control Panel . 3. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network...
Page 24 - In the “Network Connections” window, double-click
20 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 21 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 4. In the “Network Connections” window, double-click Local Area Connection . A number may be displayed after the Local Area Connection. If more than one Local Area Connection is listed, locate th...
Page 25 - Close
22 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 23 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 7. The “Internet Protocol ( TCP/IP ) Properties” window appears. 8. In the General tab, make sure the circle next to “Use the following IP Address” is selected. When active, a black dot appears i...
Page 26 - From the desktop, click on the
22 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 23 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address Windows 2000 1. From the desktop, click on the Start button in the lower left corner. 2. From the menu that appears, select Settings . 3. Another menu appears. Select Control Panel .
Page 28 - The “Local Area Connection Status” window appears. Select
24 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 25 Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 6. The “Local Area Connection Status” window appears. Select General , then click Properties . 7. The “Local Area Connection Properties” window appears. Click General . 8. In the “Components chec...
Page 30 - File Sharing; automatically enables
27 # Setting Up File and Printer Sharing This chapter describes how to share files, hard drives, and printers over the MegaPlug network. File Sharing To share files, directories, or hard drives on the MegaPlug network, select the oper-ating system running on the computer, then follow the instruction...
Page 31 - Click
28 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 29 Chapter 6 Setting Up File and Printer Sharing 3. Click Change . 4. When the “Computer Name Changes” window appears, enter a new computer name in the “Computer name” text box. 5. Enter a workgroup name in the “Workgroup” text book. 6. ...
Page 32 - icon on your desktop, then select
28 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 29 Chapter 6 Setting Up File and Printer Sharing Windows 2000 After installing and configuring the Adapter, Windows 2000 automatically enables file sharing. The only item that needs to be altered is workgroup settings. All the computers ...
Page 33 - box, type a name different than the other computers on the network.
30 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 31 Chapter 6 Setting Up File and Printer Sharing 4. The “Identification Changes” window appears. In the “Computer Name” text box, type a name different than the other computers on the network. 5. In the “Workgroup” text box, enter the ne...
Page 34 - Printer Sharing
30 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 31 Chapter 6 Setting Up File and Printer Sharing Printer Sharing To share a printer connected to the computer, follow these instructions. ☞ Note : These instructions are basically identical for Windows XP and 2000, with some minor differ...
Page 35 - A “Properties” window appears, with the “Sharing” tab displayed.
32 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4. A “Properties” window appears, with the “Sharing” tab displayed. 5. Select Shared As or Share this Printer . This automatically inserts a default name for the printer share name. You can set a password for the printer at this time if ...
Page 36 - Specifications
33 Specifications General Model Number HPE 200 AV (MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter) Standards HomePlug AV IEEE 802.3IEEE 802.3u Security 128-bit AES link encryption with key management Frequency Band 2 MHz – 28 MHz Modulation OFDM symbol modulation on line synchronozation Carrier Modulation QA...
Page 37 - LED Indicators; part 15 class B; Home Plug certification
34 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual LED Indicators Power, Link, Ethernet Environmental Power 100 - 240v @ 50 - 60 Hz internal Certifications FCC part 15 class B UL Home Plug certification Operating Temperature 0º C to 40º C (32ºF to 104ºF) Storage Temperature -20ºC to 70ºC...
Page 38 - Glossary; Client; Encryption; Router
35 Glossary Client A desktop or mobile computer connected to a network. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) A protocol designed to automatically assign an IP address to every computer on your network. DSL (Digital Subscriber Line) Modem A modem that uses existing phone lines to transmit data ...
Page 39 - Subnet Mask; address used to create; address
36 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual Subnet Mask A set of four numbers configured like an IP address used to create IP address numbers used only within a particular network. TCP/IP (Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol) The standard protocol for data transmission...
Page 40 - Notices; Regulatory Compliance Notices; Class B Equipment; Modifications
37 Notices Regulatory Compliance Notices Class B Equipment This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential i...
Page 41 - Miscellaneous Legal Notices
38 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 38 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the fol- lowing two conditions: 1 . This device may not cause harmful interference 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interferenc...
Page 42 - Limited Warranty; Hardware
39 Limited Warranty Hardware : Actiontec Electronics, Inc., warrants to the end user (“Customer”) that this hardware product will be free from defects in workmanship and materials, under normal use and service, for twelve (12) months from the date of purchase from Actiontec Electronics or its author...
Page 43 - Obtaining Warranty Service
40 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS PRODUCT MAY INCLUDE OR BE BUNDLED WITH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWARE, THE USE OF WHICH IS GOVERNED BY A SEPARATE END-USER LICENSE AGREEMENT. THIS ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO SUCH THIRD-PARTY SOFTWAR...
Page 44 - Disclaimer
40 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual 41 Limited Warranty NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OTHER LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE SALE, INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE OR USE OF ITS PRODUCTS. ACTIONTEC ELECTRONICS SHALL NOT BE LIABLE UNDER THIS ...
Page 45 - Governing Law
42 Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual Governing Law : This Limited Warranty shall be governed by the laws of the State of California, U.S.A., excluding its conflicts of laws and principles, and excluding the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale o...
