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Page 3 - Table of Content

2 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……………………………...

Page 4 - CHAPTER 1 | Introduction; Features and Benefits

3 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 net...

Page 5 - Back

4 Panel Front On Receive Power Power LED Off Did not receive Power On Detect other HomePlug devices on the same powerline network HP LED Off Did not detect any other HomePlug devices on the same powerline network Blinking Ethernet activity Eth LED: Act / Link for Ethernet Lit detect Ethernet connect...

Page 6 - Chapter 2: Installation; Overview; Running the InstallShield Wizard; Please click on ‘Next’ to continue the installation.

5 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 p...

Page 10 - Do not plug the device into a UPS or power strip with surge; The HomePlug Turbo Ethernet Adapter has its own power filter for; See below for example.; Power

9 4. Plug the power plug of your power cable directly into a power outlet on the wall **Note: ** Do not plug the device into a UPS or power strip with surge protection. The HomePlug Turbo Ethernet Adapter has its own power filter for protection against surges. See below for example. Power Outlet Com...

Page 11 - Chapter 3: Configuration

10 Chapter 3: Configuration Overview The HomePlug device uses 56-bit DES encryption to block outside access. The key is set by using the HomePlug Configuration Utility on the CD. By default, the protection is enabled. However, it is recommended that you change the default network password. All your ...

Page 12 - Part 2: Diagnose a Network HomePlug device

11 of this seems to be correct, and you still do not see the device in the Device window, try rebooting your computer. If the problem still persists, please contact technical support (Appendix G). Part 2: Diagnose a Network HomePlug device The Main tab shows all the other HomePlug Units on your powe...

Page 13 - Setting Up Security on a Local HomePlug device

12 Setting Up Security on a Local HomePlug device The Privacy tab will allow you to change the Network Password to the unit that is currently connected to this computer. This network password encrypts all data that is sent from this unit using 56-bit data encryption standard (DES), thus creating a s...

Page 14 - Setting Up Security on a Network HomePlug device; Password of all units on the home network.

13 Setting Up Security on a Network HomePlug device The Privacy Tab will allow users to use one primary computer to control the Network Password of all units on the home network. First locate the DEK (Device Encryption Key) Key printed on the bottom of each device then enter this Key into the Device...

Page 15 - Appendix A: Troubleshooting; Frequently Asked Questions; Will HomePlug signal pass through circuit breakers?

14 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions Q. What’s the speed of Turbo HomePlug operating over a standard home power line network? A. Turbo HomePlug operates up to 85 Mbps bandwidth over a standard home power line network. Q. What’s the Estimated Range of HomePlug? A. Approximately 3...

Page 16 - How many HomePlug devices do I need to setup a powerline network?; Appendix B: IP Addressing; What is an IP Address?

15 Q. I can’t connect to internet and other computers on my powerline network? A. 1. Check to see if your IP address and TCP/IP protocol are set up properly for all the computers on your power line network (Appendix B) and try to ping your gateway (Appendix B). 2. Check to see if HomePlug Configurat...

Page 17 - Appendix C: Glossary; Default Password

16 Appendix C: Glossary Default Password A password set by the manufacturer that is unique to each device and is used to generate a Default Encryption Key (DEK). The DEK is used only for the purpose of encrypting management commands that change the NEK so that the NEK is never sent in the clear over...

Page 18 - Router; Password; generically to refer to the entire suite of related protocols.

17 RJ-45 A connector similar to a telephone connector that holds up to eight wires used for connecting Ethernet devices. Router Protocol-dependent device that connects subnet works together. Routers are useful in breaking down a very large network into smaller sub networks; they introduce longer del...

Page 20 - FCC STATEMENT

19 Appendix E – Compliances FCC STATEMENT 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 installation. This...