Page 3 - Basic requirements for setting up a HomePlug network; two; Features; IMPORTANT
User Manual English 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the LINDY 85Mbps HomePlug Powerline Ethernet Bridge. HomePlug technology makes setting up a home or small office network quick and easy! HomePlug allows you to create a network using the standard electrical mains power lines in your home or...
Page 4 - Typical Applications; Sharing a broadband internet connection using HomePlug:; PC
User Manual English 2 Typical Applications A basic HomePlug Powerline network: Sharing a broadband internet connection using HomePlug: PC Mac or PC Ethernet Bridge Ethernet Bridge Mains Power line PC connected to the HomePlug network via the Router Mac Or PC Ethernet Bridge Ethernet Bridge Mains Pow...
Page 5 - Power socket; Understanding HomePlug Encryption and Security; Default Encryption Key; which is printed on the
User Manual English 3 RJ-45 Ethernet port LEDs Power: On when there is a power connection HomePlug: On when other HomePlug devices are detected Ethernet: Blinks when there is network activity Power socket Understanding HomePlug Encryption and Security HomePlug uses encryption to prevent unwanted acc...
Page 6 - ‘Anyone who uses this
User Manual English 4 Software Installation (PC only) 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>:\eth\setup.exe Click on ‘Next’ to start the installation 2. Enter a User Name an...
Page 7 - PowerPacket Utility; icon will be installed
User Manual English 5 4. Review your selected installation settings here. If you want to change any of the settings click on the ‘<Back’ button otherwise, click ‘Install’. 5. Once the software has installed, click ‘Finish’ to exit the installation wizard. The PowerPacket Utility icon will be inst...
Page 8 - Plug the supplied Ethernet cable into; Hardware Connections
User Manual English 6 1. Plug the supplied Ethernet cable into the computer’s RJ-45 network port. 2. Connect the other end of the network cable into the RJ-45 port on the Ethernet Bridge. 3. Plug the power cable into the power socket on the Ethernet Bridge. 4. Finally, plug the mains cable directly ...
Page 9 - Main; tab to open the Main window; Connect; button to
User Manual English 7 HomePlug PowerPacket Configuration Utility Double-click the PowerPacket Utility icon to launch the configuration program: Select the Main tab to open the Main window Shows the Powerline unit(s) currently connected to your PC. If you have more than one device, you can highlight ...
Page 11 - Privacy
User Manual English 9 4. Select the Privacy tab to open the Privacy window. 5. Input your chosen network name here. 6. Click Set All Devices to apply the new network name to all the devices whose DEK passwords have previously been entered in the Main window.
Page 12 - Diagnostics section
User Manual English 10 The Diagnostics section allows you to view, e-mail, save and print a system information report. This is useful if you need to contact LINDY Technical Support for help and advice. On the About page you can see the version of the installed PowerPacket Utility. Check the AutoScan...
Page 13 - Troubleshooting & FAQ; What’s the speed of a Powerline network over standard mains wiring?
User Manual English 11 Troubleshooting & FAQ What’s the speed of a Powerline network over standard mains wiring? HomePlug Powerline networks can operate at speeds of up to 85Mbps How many HomePlug devices can I use on my network? You can install up to 16 devices on your HomePlug Powerline networ...
Page 14 - CE Statement
WEEE (Waste of Electrical and Electronic Equipment), Recycling of Electronic Products United Kingdom In 2006 the European Union introduced regulations (WEEE) for the collection and recycling of all waste electrical and electronic equipment. It is no longer allowable to simply throw away electrical a...