Page 2 - Manual; Introduction; HomePlug Ethernet Bridge; connects to an Ethernet port. It does not function as a network; HomePlug USB Adaptor; connects to a USB port on your computer and functions as a; IMPORTANT; - This manual provides you with details of how to install and
Manual LINDY HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Page 2 Introduction Thank you for purchasing a LINDY HomePlug product. HomePlug technology makes setting up a home or small office network quick and easy! HomePlug allows you to create a network using electrical power lines. Simply plug a LINDY HomePlug Ethernet...
Page 3 - Understanding HomePlug Encryption and Security; Default Encryption Key; Basic requirements for setting up a HomePlug network; two
Manual LINDY HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Page 3 Understanding HomePlug Encryption and Security HomePlug uses password encryption to prevent unwanted access from within or outside of your network. The encryption works by using a string of letters and/or numbers to encode your data. The encryption passwo...
Page 4 - Note: Windows may look different on
Manual LINDY HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Page 4 Software Installation (Optional) Note: Windows may look different on other platforms! 1. Do not connect the Ethernet Bridge to your computer yet! Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. If the CD doesn’t automatically load, run - <CD Drive Letter>:\et...
Page 5 - (See ‘Connecting the
Manual LINDY HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Page 5 4. Connect the HomePlug Bridge to your computer now! (See ‘Connecting the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge’ on page 6). Click ‘OK’ to continue . 5. Installation is now complete, click ‘Finish’. 6. Restart your computer for the changes to take effect by clicking ‘...
Page 6 - Connecting the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge; HomePlug; Front View
Manual LINDY HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Page 6 Connecting the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge 1. Plug the supplied power and network cables into the relevant sockets on the rear of the HomePlug module. 2. Plug the other end of the network cable into the RJ-45 network socket on your network device. 3. Plug th...
Page 7 - HomePlug Configuration Utility; local; Note: When only one HomePlug device is present on the
Manual LINDY HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Page 7 HomePlug Configuration Utility With the HomePlug Configuration Utility you will be able to configure and obtain status on your HomePlug network. Just click the shortcut on your desktop. Device section The Device section shows the HomePlug adaptor(s) that ...
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Manual LINDY HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Page 8 Network section This section shows all of the remote HomePlug devices on the network. The local HomePlug device will not be shown here. MAC Address The MAC address of each remotely connected HomePlug device is shown here. Data Rate Shows the speed that ea...
Page 9 - The security password for the; locally; connected device can be set in this section. To ensure; the network password’ on page 11); Enter a new network password here (the default password on all
Manual LINDY HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Page 9 Security section The security password for the locally connected device can be set in this section. To ensure network security, a password must be set for each HomePlug device on the network, and for correct operation all of the HomePlug devices must shar...
Page 11 - Setting the network password; remote
Manual LINDY HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Page 11 Setting the network password 1. Open the Advanced section and enter the DEK number of the remote HomePlug device (located on the bottom of the device) in the Device Password box and click ‘Add’. 2. The DEK number will appear in the ‘Remote Passwords’ box...
Page 12 - Note: Changing the network
Manual LINDY HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Page 12 3. Enter a new network password in the ‘Network Password’ box and click ‘Set All’ to change the network password for the locally connected device and all the remote devices listed in the ‘Remote Passwords’ box. Note: Changing the network password does no...
Page 13 - Open the Device section and; devices by clicking
Manual LINDY HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Page 13 4. Open the Device section and check the Link Quality of the remote devices by clicking ‘Refresh’. Note: When the password change is successful the link quality will be ‘Good’ or ‘Excellent’. When a HomePlug device with an incorrect password is present o...
Page 14 - Radio Frequency Energy; FCC Warning; Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Radio Frequency Energy © LINDY ELECTRONICS LIMITED & LINDY-ELEKTRONIK GMBH - SECOND EDITION (Feb 2004) Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturba...