SMC Networks SMCHP1D-ETH - Manual

CHAPTER 2 | Getting to Know the Powerline Adapter The SMCHP1D-ETH EZ Connect Powerline to Ethernet Desktop Adapter is the perfect solution for the home/office environment. This Powerline Adapter offers: • 1 – RJ-45 Ethernet Connection (LAN) • 1 – Powerline Connecter • LEDs for network status and tro...

CHAPTER 3 | Getting Connected The EZ Connect Powerline to Ethernet Adapter is connected between the Ethernet port on your PC and the Powerline Network. The Powerline network is automatically created once you plug in the first Powerline Device. Basic Installation Procedure 1. CONNECT the LAN Connect ...

CHAPTER 4 | Installing EZ Configuration Utility Windows 98SE/Me/2000/XP The screen shots were taken on a Windows 2000 machines, but the same steps apply will apply for Windows 98SE, Me, and XP. To access the User Guide and install the EZ Configuration Utility just insert the CD into your CD-ROM driv...

CHAPTER 5 | Using the EZ Configuration Utility To access the EZ Configuration Utility, follow the steps below: 1. Click on the [Start] button 2. Choose [Programs] 3. Select the [SMC EZ HomePlug Configuration Manager 1.0] folder, and then click on the [SMC EZ HomePlug Configuration Manager 1.0] icon....

CHAPTER 6 | Understanding the Information in the SMC EZ Configuration Utility When you launch the EZ Configuration utility it will automatically scan your Powerline network for all the available Powerline adapters. If a new Powerline device is added to your network it will automatically show up in t...

CHAPTER 7 | Add a Powerline Device The [Add Device] button is used to add a Powerline device to the EZ Configuration Utility before you connect the hardware to your network. When you click the [Add Device] button, the dialog box below will be displayed: To add a Powerline device to your network, you...

CHAPTER 8 | Setting a Network Password When you click the [Network Password] button the Network Password wizard will launch. This wizard is used to change the Security Key for all the devices configured with the EZ Configuration Manger. Before then remote Powerline device’s security/network password...

CHAPTER 9 | Running the Diagnostic Wizard The SMC EZ Configuration Utility has a built-in diagnostic tool to help you trouble shoot your Powerline network. To access this tool and detailed report, follow the steps outlined below: 1. After you click the [Diagnostics] button on the default utility pag...

CHAPTER 10 | Understand the Diagnostic Report The SMC Diagnostic report is exported to a text file called [DiagnoticDetails.txt]. You can use this report to review the details of your Powerline network and get help resolving connectivity issues. This report has eight sections, which are listed below...

Host Information This section provides information about SMC EZ Configuration Utility and the PC you are running the utility on. Host Network Connections This section will outline the model name, if you are connected, the MAC Address, IP Address, and Subnet Mask for the Network Adapter installed on ...

Local Device '[Model]' Configuration This section will outline the hardware information about the local Powerline Device. The local Powerline device is typically the one connected directly to the PC the utility is used on. However, if you have a Powerline device connected to one of the LAN ports on ...

Appendix A – Product Specification Below is an outline of the Technical Specifications for the EZ Connect Powerline to Ethernet Desktop Adapter (SMCHP1D-ETH) Standards : HomePlug v1.01 compatible IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet Interface : RJ-45 (10BASE-T Ethernet) Electrical plug (Powerline) LEDs : Po...

Appendix B – Compliances FCC STAT E MENT 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 ...

Appendix C – Technical Support PHONE From U.S.A. and Canada (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) • (800) SMC-4-YOU • (949) 679-8000 • Fax: (949) 679-1481 From Europe (8:00 AM - 5:30 PM UK Time) • 44 (0) 118 974 8700 • Fax: 44 (0) 118 974 8701 INTERNET E-mail addresses: • [email protected] • european.te...