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Powerline Adapters Connect a USB-equipped desktop, laptop or Ethernet-equipped device to a powerline network User Manual F5D4050 F5D4070
Powerline Adapters Connect a USB-equipped desktop, laptop or Ethernet-equipped device to a powerline network User Manual F5D4050 F5D4070
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Overview Product Specifications 2 System Requirements 2 Package Contents 2 Knowing Your Powerline Adapter 3 Installing the Powerline Ethernet Adapter Software and Driver Installation 4 Installing the Powerline USB Adapter Software and Driver Installation 6 Connecting to your Network 9 Uninstalling the Software and Drivers 10 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility 11 Troubleshooting 16 Information 17
TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction 1 Overview Product Specifications 2 System Requirements 2 Package Contents 2 Knowing Your Powerline Adapter 3 Installing the Powerline Ethernet Adapter Software and Driver Installation 4 Installing the Powerline USB Adapter Software and Driver Installation 6 Connecting to your Network 9 Uninstalling the Software and Drivers 10 Using the Powerline Configuration Utility 11 Troubleshooting 16 Information 17
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... run new cables • Utilizes existing electrical wiring to create a network. The easy installation and setup will have you need around the home or office using PowerPacket® - The Belkin Powerline Adapter utilizes the existing 110-volt electrical wiring in minutes. Benefits: • Lets you can take advantage of up to allow for purchasing the Belkin Powerline Adapter (the Adapter). or 3-prong wall outlet • Offers 56-bit DES data encryption...
... run new cables • Utilizes existing electrical wiring to create a network. The easy installation and setup will have you need around the home or office using PowerPacket® - The Belkin Powerline Adapter utilizes the existing 110-volt electrical wiring in minutes. Benefits: • Lets you can take advantage of up to allow for purchasing the Belkin Powerline Adapter (the Adapter). or 3-prong wall outlet • Offers 56-bit DES data encryption...
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... Prioritized Random Access 5.0V, 500mA max Powerline Link, Activity System Requirements F5D4050 • PC with one available USB port • Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, or XP F5D4070 • Computing device such as a PC or printer with an available Ethernet port • TCP/IP protocol Package Contents F5D4050 • Powerline USB Adapter • USB Cable • Software CD • User Manual • Quick Installation Guide F5D4070 • Powerline Ethernet Adapter • Ethernet Cable • Software CD • User Manual • Quick Installation Guide 2
... Prioritized Random Access 5.0V, 500mA max Powerline Link, Activity System Requirements F5D4050 • PC with one available USB port • Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, or XP F5D4070 • Computing device such as a PC or printer with an available Ethernet port • TCP/IP protocol Package Contents F5D4050 • Powerline USB Adapter • USB Cable • Software CD • User Manual • Quick Installation Guide F5D4070 • Powerline Ethernet Adapter • Ethernet Cable • Software CD • User Manual • Quick Installation Guide 2
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KNOWING YOUR POWERLINE ADAPTER Powerline Link Ethernet Link F5D4070 Powerline Activity Powerline Link F5D4050 F5D4050 Powerline Activity LED (Top) Blinking: Communicating with other devices on the network Off: Idle Powerline Link LED (Bottom) Solid: Connected to another powerline device on the network Off: Not connected F5D4070 Powerline Link LED (Top) Solid: Connected to another powerline device on the network Off: Not connected Ethernet Link LED (Bottom) Solid: Off: Connected to your computer through an Ethernet cable Not connected 3
KNOWING YOUR POWERLINE ADAPTER Powerline Link Ethernet Link F5D4070 Powerline Activity Powerline Link F5D4050 F5D4050 Powerline Activity LED (Top) Blinking: Communicating with other devices on the network Off: Idle Powerline Link LED (Bottom) Solid: Connected to another powerline device on the network Off: Not connected F5D4070 Powerline Link LED (Top) Solid: Connected to another powerline device on the network Off: Not connected Ethernet Link LED (Bottom) Solid: Off: Connected to your computer through an Ethernet cable Not connected 3
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INSTALLING THE POWERLINE ETHERNET ADAPTER Installing and Setting Up the Powerline Ethernet Adapter - Insert the CD into your PC. 5. The Belkin Powerline ETHERNET Adapter Setup Utility screen will start. Let Windows finish installing the Adapter. Click "Next" to page 6 for Setting Up the Powerline USB Adapter 1. Connect the powerline ETHERNET cable to your CD-ROM drive. 2. Software and Driver Installation 1. Install the software FIRST. 2. If it does not appear within 15-20 seconds, select your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon...
INSTALLING THE POWERLINE ETHERNET ADAPTER Installing and Setting Up the Powerline Ethernet Adapter - Insert the CD into your PC. 5. The Belkin Powerline ETHERNET Adapter Setup Utility screen will start. Let Windows finish installing the Adapter. Click "Next" to page 6 for Setting Up the Powerline USB Adapter 1. Connect the powerline ETHERNET cable to your CD-ROM drive. 2. Software and Driver Installation 1. Install the software FIRST. 2. If it does not appear within 15-20 seconds, select your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon...
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Plug your powerline device directly into a wall outlet, and then plug your ETHERNET cable from the powerline device into your computer. 6. After rebooting, the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility icon will be on this icon. 5 Click "Yes" to restart your computer. After completing the Wizard, you see the message "To complete the installation of your desktop. To open the Configuration Utility, double-click on your Belkin F5D4070 Powerline ETHERNET Adapter do the following...
Plug your powerline device directly into a wall outlet, and then plug your ETHERNET cable from the powerline device into your computer. 6. After rebooting, the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility icon will be on this icon. 5 Click "Yes" to restart your computer. After completing the Wizard, you see the message "To complete the installation of your desktop. To open the Configuration Utility, double-click on your Belkin F5D4070 Powerline ETHERNET Adapter do the following...
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...-ROM drive. 2. Connect the powerline USB cable to your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon named "Setup.exe". 6 Insert the CD into the wall outlet. 3. F5D4050 1. Install the software FIRST. Your Belkin Powerline USB Adapter will automatically appear. NOTE: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE YOU CONNECT THE ADAPTER TO YOUR COMPUTER Software and Driver Installation 1. INSTALLING THE POWERLINE USB ADAPTER Installing and Setting Up the Powerline USB Adapter - Do not connect the Adapter into a power strip or surge protector since these devices may...
...-ROM drive. 2. Connect the powerline USB cable to your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon named "Setup.exe". 6 Insert the CD into the wall outlet. 3. F5D4050 1. Install the software FIRST. Your Belkin Powerline USB Adapter will automatically appear. NOTE: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE YOU CONNECT THE ADAPTER TO YOUR COMPUTER Software and Driver Installation 1. INSTALLING THE POWERLINE USB ADAPTER Installing and Setting Up the Powerline USB Adapter - Do not connect the Adapter into a power strip or surge protector since these devices may...
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Click "Next" to continue. 4. Plug your powerline device directly into a wall outlet, and then plug your USB cable from the powerline device into your Belkin F5D4050 powerline USB Adapter do the following." The installer will launch. 7 Follow the on-screen instruction until you install this device, Windows "Found New Hardware Wizard" will start. If this is the first time you see the message "To complete the installation of your PC. 5. INSTALLING THE POWERLINE USB ADAPTER 3.
Click "Next" to continue. 4. Plug your powerline device directly into a wall outlet, and then plug your USB cable from the powerline device into your Belkin F5D4050 powerline USB Adapter do the following." The installer will launch. 7 Follow the on-screen instruction until you install this device, Windows "Found New Hardware Wizard" will start. If this is the first time you see the message "To complete the installation of your PC. 5. INSTALLING THE POWERLINE USB ADAPTER 3.
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Select "Yes" to restart your computer. After rebooting, the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility icon will be on this icon. 8 To open the Configuration Utility, double-click on your computer. 7. After completing the Wizard, you will be asked to restart your desktop. INSTALLING THE POWERLINE USB ADAPTER 6.
Select "Yes" to restart your computer. After rebooting, the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility icon will be on this icon. 8 To open the Configuration Utility, double-click on your computer. 7. After completing the Wizard, you will be asked to restart your desktop. INSTALLING THE POWERLINE USB ADAPTER 6.
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If you want to modify your powerline network encryption, you already have a powerline network in this manual. 9 For information about configuring your Adapter, see the Configuration Utility section in your home or office, the Adapter will automatically attempt to connect to your network. CONNECTING TO YOUR NETWORK If you will need to set the Network Password settings of your Adapter. In most cases, the Adapter will connect to your network automatically.
If you want to modify your powerline network encryption, you already have a powerline network in this manual. 9 For information about configuring your Adapter, see the Configuration Utility section in your home or office, the Adapter will automatically attempt to connect to your network. CONNECTING TO YOUR NETWORK If you will need to set the Network Password settings of your Adapter. In most cases, the Adapter will connect to your network automatically.
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The Belkin Wizard will walk you through the removal process. 10 You can insert the software CD and click on the "Uninstall" option in the menu, or you can easily accomplish this in one of two ways. UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS If you need to remove the software and drivers for any reason, you can go to the Windows Control Panel and select the "Add/Remove Programs" option.
The Belkin Wizard will walk you through the removal process. 10 You can insert the software CD and click on the "Uninstall" option in the menu, or you can easily accomplish this in one of two ways. UNINSTALLING THE SOFTWARE AND DRIVERS If you need to remove the software and drivers for any reason, you can go to the Windows Control Panel and select the "Add/Remove Programs" option.
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... related powerline products. This is connected directly to your computer. (c) Connect When there are directly connected to. (b) Refresh Click "Refresh" to your computer, you can select the device you the Powerline Adapter that your local Powerline Adapter when you open it in the device window and click "Connect". (d) Link Quality Shows the signal strength of the scan. USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY When you launch the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility (the Utility), you...
... related powerline products. This is connected directly to your computer. (c) Connect When there are directly connected to. (b) Refresh Click "Refresh" to your computer, you can select the device you the Powerline Adapter that your local Powerline Adapter when you open it in the device window and click "Connect". (d) Link Quality Shows the signal strength of the scan. USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY When you launch the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility (the Utility), you...
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... a powerline device that its network password is directly connected to set up your network. If a remote powerline device in your network is not listed in the screen below, make sure that is the same as your computer. a 12 This is a "snapshot" of the data rate at the time of all remote powerline products on your network password. Pressing the "Scan Powerline Network" (a) button may get a different result. USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Network...
... a powerline device that its network password is directly connected to set up your network. If a remote powerline device in your network is not listed in the screen below, make sure that is the same as your computer. a 12 This is a "snapshot" of the data rate at the time of all remote powerline products on your network password. Pressing the "Scan Powerline Network" (a) button may get a different result. USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Network...
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... network password. All powerline devices on your network must share the same network password. The password can include any letters of the alphabet, numbers, or punctuation marks. (b) Restore Default Click "Restore Default" to set your local network password to "HomePlug". (c) Apply Click "Apply" to set the network password for the device that is case-sensitive. USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Security Tab To ensure the security of your powerline network, a network password (56-bit encryption) needs...
... network password. All powerline devices on your network must share the same network password. The password can include any letters of the alphabet, numbers, or punctuation marks. (b) Restore Default Click "Restore Default" to set your local network password to "HomePlug". (c) Apply Click "Apply" to set the network password for the device that is case-sensitive. USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Security Tab To ensure the security of your powerline network, a network password (56-bit encryption) needs...
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... 's connected to a network printer. The device ID is case-sensitive. USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Advanced Tab The "Advanced" tab allows you to set the network password for the remote device and add the device ID to the "Remote Powerline Devices" text list box. 14 Every Belkin Powerline Adapter has a unique device ID printed on your network in this area. Example: You can remotely set your current network password for a powerline device that other powerline devices. a b c d e (a) Device ID...
... 's connected to a network printer. The device ID is case-sensitive. USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Advanced Tab The "Advanced" tab allows you to set the network password for the remote device and add the device ID to the "Remote Powerline Devices" text list box. 14 Every Belkin Powerline Adapter has a unique device ID printed on your network in this area. Example: You can remotely set your current network password for a powerline device that other powerline devices. a b c d e (a) Device ID...
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USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY (d) Set All Click "Set All" to apply your current network password to all devices that are listed in the "Remote Powerline Devices" list. (e) Remove Highlight a device ID and click "Remove" to remove it from the list. 15
USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY (d) Set All Click "Set All" to apply your current network password to all devices that are listed in the "Remote Powerline Devices" list. (e) Remove Highlight a device ID and click "Remove" to remove it from the list. 15
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If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call 800-223-5546. TROUBLESHOOTING You can find technical support information at networking.belkin.com or www.belkin.com through the tech support area. Technical support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 16
If you want to contact technical support by phone, please call 800-223-5546. TROUBLESHOOTING You can find technical support information at networking.belkin.com or www.belkin.com through the tech support area. Technical support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 16
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...Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Corporation warrants this warranty. Proof of Belkin; THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is authorized to you purchased the product. No Belkin...warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply to make any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced. This warranty does not apply if the product has been ...
...Belkin Corporation Limited Lifetime Product Warranty Belkin Corporation warrants this warranty. Proof of Belkin; THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS, WHETHER ORAL OR WRITTEN, EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED. If a defect is discovered, Belkin will, at its option, repair or replace the product at no charge provided it is authorized to you purchased the product. No Belkin...warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may not apply to make any Belkin serial number has been removed or defaced. This warranty does not apply if the product has been ...
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... DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of the FCC Rules. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device must accept any interference received, including interference that...that are not expressly approved by Belkin Corporation may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device that the products, F5D4050 F5D4070 to operate the equipment. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may void the users authority to which this declaration relates...
... DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY WITH FCC RULES FOR ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY We, Belkin Corporation, of the FCC Rules. Modifications The FCC requires the user to be notified that any changes or modifications to this device must accept any interference received, including interference that...that are not expressly approved by Belkin Corporation may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device that the products, F5D4050 F5D4070 to operate the equipment. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may void the users authority to which this declaration relates...