Page 3 - Table of Contents; Introduction
Linksys HomeLink™ Series Table of Contents Introduction 1 The Linksys HomeLink Broadband Network Bridge 1 Features 1 Package Contents 2 Getting to Know the Broadband Network Bridge 3 Rear Panel Ports 3 Front Panel LEDs 4 Using the Broadband Network Bridge 5 Installation Overview 5 Connecting Your De...
Page 4 - I n t r o d u c t i o n; The Linksys HomeLink Broadband Network Bridge
Broadband Network Bridge I n t r o d u c t i o n The Linksys HomeLink Broadband Network Bridge Congratulations on the purchase of a Linksys HomeLink Broadband NetworkBridge, the complete Internet connection solution for your Home Phonelinenetwork. This unique new device features two HomeLink RJ-11 s...
Page 5 - Package Contents
Linksys HomeLink™ Series Package Contents • One HomeLink Broadband Network Bridge (Model No.: HPES03)• One AC Adapter & Power Cord• One User Guide and Registration Card 2 HPES03 User Guide.qxd 3/9/00 4:48 PM Page 2
Page 6 - Rear Panel Ports
Broadband Network Bridge 3 Getting to Know the BroadbandN e t w o r k B r i d g e Rear Panel Ports Uplink Share your Internet access over your entire phoneline networkby connecting to your DSL or Cable modem through theBroadband Bridge's uplink port. The uplink port can also con-nect to Ethernet dev...
Page 7 - Front Panel LEDs
Linksys HomeLink™ Series Front Panel LEDs Power The Power LED is illuminated when the Broadband Bridge ispowered on. Link A Link LED will illuminate above a specif ic port number (1, 2or 3) if the corresponding port is successfully connected to anetwork device. Activity An Activity LED will illumina...
Page 8 - Installation Overview
Broadband Network Bridge U s i n g t h e B r o a d b a n d N e t w o r kB r i d g e Installation Overview Because the Broadband Network Bridge is astand-alone device that requires no software orsystem conf iguration, setup involves nothing butplugging everything in and turning everythingon. There ar...
Page 9 - Connecting Your Devices to the Bridge; Ensure that every component of your network (including your; Daisy-chain the Broadband Bridge into the HomeLink network by
Linksys HomeLink™ Series Connecting Your Devices to the Bridge The following steps will have your Broadband Network Bridge up and run-ning in minutes. Basic Installation 1. Ensure that every component of your network (including your Broadband Network Bridge) is powered off. 2. If you are uplinking t...
Page 10 - Daisy-chaining to a HomeLink Network
Broadband Network Bridge Daisy-chaining to a HomeLink Network By daisy-chaining your HomeLinked PC's and peripherals, you can create asimple network that will act in the same way an Ethernet network acts onyour PC's desktop. While Ethernet networks usually revolve in a star topology around a hub ors...
Page 11 - Resetting the Broadband Network Bridge
Linksys HomeLink™ Series Resetting the Broadband Network Bridge If your network connection begins acting erratically, you may want to resetthe bridge. To reset, shut down all of your network components, disconnectthe bridge's power supply, wait f ive seconds, and then plug it back in. 8 HPES03 User ...
Page 12 - T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g; Specific Problems
Broadband Network Bridge T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g Specific Problems 1. I can't get a link at one of my ports. • Ensure that your cabling is not damaged and that it is connected properly.• Ensure that the network card you are connecting to has been properly installed. • Ensure that both the Brid...
Page 13 - A p p e n d i x; Twisted Pair Cabling
Linksys HomeLink™ Series A p p e n d i x Twisted Pair Cabling There are different grades, or categories,of twisted-pair cabling. Category 5 is themost reliable and is highly recommended.Category 3 is a good second choice.Straight-through cables are used for con-necting computers to a hub. Crossoverc...
Page 14 - Telephone Cabling
Broadband Network Bridge Telephone Cabling The telephone cables you use can be either crossover or straight-throughcables. Standard telephone cables like the ones you use everyday in yourhome should do the job. 11 HPES03 User Guide.qxd 3/9/00 4:49 PM Page 11
Page 15 - Specifications
Linksys HomeLink™ Series Specifications Model Number: HPES03 Standards: IEEE 802.3 10BaseT, HomePNA v.1.1 Protocol: CSMA/CD Ports: Two 10BaseT RJ-45, One Uplink RJ-45 (Shared),One Modular Telephone RJ-11 (with Pass-Through) Speed: HomePNA - 1Mbps, Ethernet - 10Mbps Cabling Type: Standard Telephone C...