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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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...desktop computer, through this great new technology and gain the freedom you need around the home or office using PowerPacket® - The Belkin Powerline Adapter utilizes the existing 110-volt electrical wiring in your computers • Installs with a simple, Plug-and-Play connection •...of your computers together to network your home or office. Benefits: • Lets you add network capability to allow for purchasing the Belkin Powerline Adapter (the Adapter). or 3-prong wall outlet • Offers 56-bit DES data encryption to any standard 2- INTRODUCTION Thank you ...
...desktop computer, through this great new technology and gain the freedom you need around the home or office using PowerPacket® - The Belkin Powerline Adapter utilizes the existing 110-volt electrical wiring in your computers • Installs with a simple, Plug-and-Play connection •...of your computers together to network your home or office. Benefits: • Lets you add network capability to allow for purchasing the Belkin Powerline Adapter (the Adapter). or 3-prong wall outlet • Offers 56-bit DES data encryption to any standard 2- INTRODUCTION Thank you ...
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... of Service: Power Consumption: LEDs: USB 1.1 (F5D4050), Ethernet (F5D4070) HomePlug 1.0 100-140VAC 14Mbps More than 99 percent 56-bit DES, cipher block chaining Prioritized Random Access 5.0V, 500mA max Powerline Link, Activity System Requirements F5D4050 • PC with one available USB... 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 ...
... of Service: Power Consumption: LEDs: USB 1.1 (F5D4050), Ethernet (F5D4070) HomePlug 1.0 100-140VAC 14Mbps More than 99 percent 56-bit DES, cipher block chaining Prioritized Random Access 5.0V, 500mA max Powerline Link, Activity System Requirements F5D4050 • PC with one available USB... 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 ...
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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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... Belkin Powerline ETHERNET Adapter Setup Utility screen will start. The installer will automatically appear. INSTALLING THE POWERLINE ETHERNET ADAPTER Installing and Setting Up the Powerline Ethernet Adapter - Connect the Adapter directly into the wall outlet. 3. Connect the powerline ETHERNET cable to your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon named "Setup.exe". 3. F5D4070 Skip...
... Belkin Powerline ETHERNET Adapter Setup Utility screen will start. The installer will automatically appear. INSTALLING THE POWERLINE ETHERNET ADAPTER Installing and Setting Up the Powerline Ethernet Adapter - Connect the Adapter directly into the wall outlet. 3. Connect the powerline ETHERNET cable to your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon named "Setup.exe". 3. F5D4070 Skip...
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Click "Yes" to restart your computer. After rebooting, the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility icon will be on your computer. 6. To open the Configuration Utility, double-click on -screen instruction until you will be .... Follow the on this icon. 5 After completing the Wizard, you see the message "To complete the installation of your PC. 5. INSTALLING THE POWERLINE ETHERNET ADAPTER 4. Plug your powerline device directly into a wall outlet, and then plug your ETHERNET cable from the powerline device into your Belkin F5D4070 Powerline ETHERNET Adapter do the following."
Click "Yes" to restart your computer. After rebooting, the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility icon will be on your computer. 6. To open the Configuration Utility, double-click on -screen instruction until you will be .... Follow the on this icon. 5 After completing the Wizard, you see the message "To complete the installation of your PC. 5. INSTALLING THE POWERLINE ETHERNET ADAPTER 4. Plug your powerline device directly into a wall outlet, and then plug your ETHERNET cable from the powerline device into your Belkin F5D4070 Powerline ETHERNET Adapter do the following."
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...software FIRST. Connect the powerline USB cable to your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon named "Setup.exe". 6 NOTE: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE YOU CONNECT THE ADAPTER TO YOUR COMPUTER Software and Driver Installation 1. The Belkin Powerline USB Adapter Setup Utility ...screen will not work until you install the software. 2. Your Belkin Powerline USB Adapter will automatically appear. Connect the Adapter directly into your CD-ROM drive. 2....
...software FIRST. Connect the powerline USB cable to your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon named "Setup.exe". 6 NOTE: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE YOU CONNECT THE ADAPTER TO YOUR COMPUTER Software and Driver Installation 1. The Belkin Powerline USB Adapter Setup Utility ...screen will not work until you install the software. 2. Your Belkin Powerline USB Adapter will automatically appear. Connect the Adapter directly into your CD-ROM drive. 2....
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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." Follow the on-screen instruction until you install this is the first time you see the message "To complete the installation of your PC. 5. Click "Next" to continue. 4. The installer will launch. 7 If this device, Windows "Found New Hardware Wizard" will start. INSTALLING THE POWERLINE USB ADAPTER 3.
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." Follow the on-screen instruction until you install this is the first time you see the message "To complete the installation of your PC. 5. Click "Next" to continue. 4. The installer will launch. 7 If this device, Windows "Found New Hardware Wizard" will start. INSTALLING THE POWERLINE USB ADAPTER 3.
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After rebooting, the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility icon will be on this icon. 8 INSTALLING THE POWERLINE USB ADAPTER 6. To open the Configuration Utility, double-click on your computer. 7. After completing the Wizard, you will be asked to restart your desktop. Select "Yes" to restart your computer.
After rebooting, the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility icon will be on this icon. 8 INSTALLING THE POWERLINE USB ADAPTER 6. To open the Configuration Utility, double-click on your computer. 7. After completing the Wizard, you will be asked to restart your desktop. Select "Yes" to restart your computer.
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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 need to set the Network Password settings of your Adapter. CONNECTING TO YOUR NETWORK If you will automatically attempt to connect to your network. 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 need to set the Network Password settings of your Adapter. CONNECTING TO YOUR NETWORK If you will automatically attempt to connect to your network. In most cases, the Adapter will connect to your network automatically.
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... UTILITY When you launch the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility (the Utility), you will receive a poor link quality when using only one Adapter. 11 a b c d The Device Tab The "Device" tab shows you would .... Note: You will be presented with the screen below. This is directly connected 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. Pressing the...
... UTILITY When you launch the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility (the Utility), you will receive a poor link quality when using only one Adapter. 11 a b c d The Device Tab The "Device" tab shows you would .... Note: You will be presented with the screen below. This is directly connected 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. Pressing the...
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..."snapshot" of the data rate at the time of all remote powerline products on your computer. USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Network Tab The "Network" tab shows the MAC address and data rate of the scan. Pressing the "Scan Powerline Network" (a) button may get a different result. See the "...Security Tab" section for how to your network. If a remote powerline device in your network is not listed in the screen below, make sure that ...
..."snapshot" of the data rate at the time of all remote powerline products on your computer. USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Network Tab The "Network" tab shows the MAC address and data rate of the scan. Pressing the "Scan Powerline Network" (a) button may get a different result. See the "...Security Tab" section for how to your network. If a remote powerline device in your network is not listed in the screen below, make sure that ...
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...a b c (a) Network Password Enter your computer. 13 The password must share the same network password. USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Security Tab To ensure the security of your powerline network, a network password (56-bit encryption) needs to be set up the network password for a device that ... on your network. The password can include any letters of "HomePlug". The "Security" tab is case-sensitive. Note: All Belkin Powerline Adapters are shipped with a default network password of the alphabet, numbers, or punctuation marks. (b) Restore Default Click "Restore Default" ...
...a b c (a) Network Password Enter your computer. 13 The password must share the same network password. USING THE POWERLINE CONFIGURATION UTILITY The Security Tab To ensure the security of your powerline network, a network password (56-bit encryption) needs to be set up the network password for a device that ... on your network. The password can include any letters of "HomePlug". The "Security" tab is case-sensitive. Note: All Belkin Powerline Adapters are shipped with a default network password of the alphabet, numbers, or punctuation marks. (b) Restore Default Click "Restore Default" ...
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...password" instead of the remote device on your current network password for a powerline device that other powerline devices. The device ID is case-sensitive. Note that 's connected to a network printer. 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 a b c d e (a) Device ID Enter the device ID of "device ID". (b) Network Password Shows your current ...
...password" instead of the remote device on your current network password for a powerline device that other powerline devices. The device ID is case-sensitive. Note that 's connected to a network printer. 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 a b c d e (a) Device ID Enter the device ID of "device ID". (b) Network Password Shows your current ...
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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