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IOGear GHPU01 Bedienungsanleitung

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    HomePlug USB Adapter User Manual (GHPU01)[...]

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    Thank you for purchasing one of the most user-friendly networking devices on the market. IOGEAR’s HomePlug to USB adapters are first-class networking devices designed to network your computers at home (or in your small office). This device allows you to set up your home network via the most pervasive medium in your house – the home power lines.[...]

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    Table of Contents Overview Features Requirements Introduction Installation Network Configuration Networking Basics - Network Setup Wizard - Checking IP Address - Assign a Static IP Address - Sharing Disks/Folders - Sharing Printers - Accessing the Internet Troubleshooting 02 03 04 05 07 20 33 33 44 46 49 53 63 67 Technical Support Product Specifica[...]

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    Overview IOGEAR’s HomePlug Powerline Network USB Adapter allows you to network your home computers through the electric power lines in the house. Setting up a home network has never been so simple, just install the driver, plug the USB end to your computer and plug the power end to your AC power outlet. That’s it, you are connected! This unit i[...]

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    Features • No extra wires, using the most pervasive medium in your home – power lines • Allows multiple computers to share Internet access, printers, and other resources through the power lines • Very easy and intuitive to set up and install • HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0 compliant • USB 1.1 Specification compliant • Up to 12 [...]

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    • Available USB port and CD-ROM drive for the Windows based computer that you plan to install this device to • Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, and XP • Available power outlet in room • Standard home power line wiring Requirements 4 System Requirements[...]

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    IOGEAR’s HomePlug to USB adapter allows you to network your computers via your current existing home power line. It offers a data transmission speed of up to 12 Mbps, and to reach up to 990 feet through standard power lines. Package contents: 1. HomePlug to USB adapter (drawing) 2. USB Cable (drawing) 3. Power Cable (drawing) 4. User Manual 5. Wa[...]

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    Introduction 6 Front View: (Drawing) 1. Power LED – lights up in green when plugged into a power outlet 2. Collision LED – lights in green whenever there is collision 3. Link LED – lights up in green when plugged into a power outlet 4. ACT LED – blinks in green when there are network activities 5. USB port – connecting to the computer Bac[...]

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    Installation Note: Do not place HomePlug devices under direct sunlight or near high-heat-emitting devices; Do not place HomePlug devices near water or wet surfaces to avoid electric hazards; Do not place HomePlug devices on any moving or unstable surfaces; It is recommended that you plug the HomePlug devices directly into the wall outlets, not to a[...]

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    Installation 8 6. Insert the installation CD. If CD does not automatically load, run (CD Drive Letter):usbsetup.exe 7. Click Next.[...]

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    Installation 8. Read, understand and accept the agreement and continue by click- ing Next. 9[...]

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    Installation 9. Enter a user name and organization name, and click Next to continue installation. (Username and Organization have no importance in device op- eration. Window might look slightly different on other plat- forms.) 10[...]

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    10. Press “Install” to start the Installation Wizard: 11 Installation[...]

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    Installation 12[...]

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    13 Installation 11. After installation is success- ful, a window will come up prompting for the installation of the HomePlug to USB adapter. Go ahead and plug in the USB cable into the HomePlug to USB adapter and the USB port on the computer. (Note: There may be differ- ent windows open at the same time, make sure not to cancel any windows, as this[...]

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    14 Installation 12. New Hardware Found Wizard will come up prompting for the installation of the HomePlug to USB adapter using the search for best driver automatically op- tion. Continue with hardware installation.[...]

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    15 Installation Due to the fact that the HomePlug drivers have not been certified by Microsoft yet, Win- dows may ask you if you wish to continue. Continue anyway when prompted. (Note: Windows 2000 will inform you that there is no Microsoft digital signature found. Click Yes button and continue with the installa- tion.)[...]

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    16 Installation 13. The following screen will show selections, please select the IOGEAR HP USB to Ethernet Adapter and click Next.[...]

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    14. The following screen may come up as a window. Since you are installing an USB adapter, click on “No or Not Sure”. 17 Installation[...]

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    15. Installation is now complete. Press Finish. 18 Installation[...]

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    16. Please restart your com- puter for changes to go into effect. 19 Installation[...]

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    HomePlug Utility Setup Steps: 1. After restarting your computer, you should see this icon on your desktop. Click on it to begin con- figuring your HomePlug device. Network Configuration 20[...]

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    2. Click Next to begin the configuration. 21 Network Configuration[...]

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    22 Network Configuration 3. Click Next to continue.[...]

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    4. Type in a network password between 4 and 24 characters long and click Next. The pass- word can consist of any com- bination of numbers and/or let- ters between 4 and 24 char- acters long. 23 Network Configuration[...]

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    24 Network Configuration 5. Click Next.[...]

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    25 Network Configuration 6. Once your HomePlug has been configured, click Next. If other devices are presently on the HomePlug network, their MAC addresses will be shown in “HomePlug Network De- vices”.[...]

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    7. After the configuration is com- plete, click Finish. 26 Network Configuration[...]

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    Network Terms What is a node? A node is any given device that resides or is connected onto an existing network. A computer with a network card connected to a switch is a node. The same thing applies to a Mac connected to a hub. What is a bridge? A bridge is used when connecting one side of the network with another network. Previously, connecting ev[...]

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    28 Networking Configuration there is a limitation of having only two bridges on the same Powerline network. You will have to use bridges to connect two Macintoshes, because the utility software is not compatible with Windows based computers. Can I use both in the same network? Yes. It is possible to have both nodes and bridges on a network as long [...]

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    29 Networking Configuration a. Using HomePlug USB Adapter ONLY[...]

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    b. Using a HomePlug Ethernet Bridge (Node Mode) 30 Networking Configuration[...]

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    c. Using HomePlug to USB Adapter AND Ethernet Bridge (Node Mode) (Only 2 HomePlug Bridges can be used) 31 Networking Configuration[...]

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    d. Using the Ethernet Bridge to make a sub network HomePlug-ready to communicate with the other HomePlug nodes. (Only two HomePlug Bridges can be used) Networking Configuration 32[...]

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    Networking Basics Prior to installing HomePlug, you may have had some ideas about using your new network. This section will help you get started on those ideas or even give you some new ones. It will go through the process of sharing files, printing from any computer on the network, or accessing the Internet on multiple computers with one connectio[...]

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    Click “Next” in the following window for the Network Setup Wizard. 34 Networking Basics[...]

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    Read and follow the instructions in the window below and then click “Next”. 35 Networking Basics[...]

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    In the following window, select among the 3 options which best describe this computer and then click “Next”. If your computer connects to a broad- band router/gateway, select the second option. 36 Networking Basics[...]

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    Fill in the information in the fol- lowing window as you desire and then click “Next”. 37 Networking Basics[...]

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    Enter the Workgroup name as you wish and then click “Next”. (Very important: All computers on your network should have the same Workgroup name.) 38 Networking Basics[...]

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    Review the setting in the following screen, and click “Next” to continue. If you want to change any set- tings, you need to click “Back” and start over again. Networking Basics 39[...]

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    Networking Basics 40 Please wait while the Net- work Setup Wizard applies the changes and config- ures the computer.[...]

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    When the configuration is done, the following screen will come up. Select one of the 4 options according to your needs. Networking Basics 41[...]

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    Networking Basics 42 In this case, the last choice was selected, click “Next”. Then click “Finish” on the next window.[...]

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    The new setting will take effect after you restart the computer. Click “Yes” to restart the computer. Congratulations, you have completed configuring this computer! After setting up networks on all your computers on the network, you will be able to use your HomePlug network to share files, printers, and Internet connections. Networking Basics 4[...]

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    Topic 2: Checking IP addresses in Windows XP/ 2000 Go to Start>Programs>Accessories> Command Prompt. Networking Basics 44[...]

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    Type “ipconfig” at the prompt, then press Enter. You will see the IP address of this computer. Networking Basics 45[...]

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    Topic 3: Assigning a Static IP Address (Note: If you use DHCP-capable gateway/router, you don’t need to assign any static IP addresses because the gateway/router will automatically assign IP addresses to the computers on the network.) Go to Start>Settings>Control Panel>Network Connections>Local Area Connection. Right click on Local Ar[...]

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    Networking Basics 47 in the desired IP address and subnet mask (it is recommended to use the default subnet mask as shown in the following window. Subnet mask must be the same for all the computers on the network.) If you need to enter DNS address, you must enter the address of the default gateway. Click “OK”.[...]

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    Networking Basics 48 Click “Close” on the Local Area Connection Properties win- dow. You have completed static IP address assignment.[...]

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    Networking Basics 49 Topic 4. Sharing Disks/Folders Once the network has been checked / con- figured, you can access other systems via "My Network Places". To allow other sys- tems to access data on your disks / in your folders, you have to give permission to share your disks and/or folders. 1. Select the disk (or the folder) to be shared[...]

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    Networking Basics 2. In the following window, click to select “Share this folder”. Then click on “Permission”. 50[...]

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    Networking Basics 3. Please note that by default, all users defined on your XP Professional system will have full permissions. You can reduce the permissions (for example to allow only Read-access) and/or you could add a dif- ferent group of users to have access per- mission (but then you should delete the group "Everyone" from this list)[...]

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    Networking Basics 52 4. Click OK on the original Sharing and Security window to conclude the process.[...]

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    Networking Basics 53 5. Once a disk or folder is shared, the icon will show it via the "holding hand". Topic 5. Share Printers You may now share any installed printers connected to this computer with other computers on your net- work. 1. Go to the computer that has the printer already connected to it and go Start > Control Panel > P[...]

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    Click on the printer you want to share with others on the network and select “Share this printer”. Networking Basics 54[...]

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    Networking Basics 2. In the following window, click on “Share this Printer” and type in the share name you would like. After this is done, click on “Apply” and then “OK”. 55[...]

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    Now when you go to “Print- ers and Faxes” in the Con- trol Panel, you will see the supporting hand underneath the printer, which means that the printer is being shared in the network. Networking Basics 56 For a computer to access a Network Printer, the device driver or software for that printer must be installed and pointed to the proper locati[...]

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    Networking Basics 57 1. Go to a computer that is not connected to the printer and select “Start” from the Task Bar “Control Panel” then “Printers and other Hardware.”[...]

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    2. Click on "Add a printer." Networking Basics 58[...]

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    Networking Basics 3. Select the network printer option and click Next. 59[...]

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    4. Find the printer you would like to share and click Next. Networking Basics 60[...]

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    Networking Basics 5. Decide if you would like to choose this printer as a default printer and click Next. 61[...]

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    6. You have now added the printer to your computer, click Finish. Now you may use the Network Printer as if it were directly connected to the computer. Make sure that the computer which is directly con- nected to the printer is on. Networking Basics 62[...]

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    Sharing Internet Access Topic 6. Sharing Internet Access So how can the Internet connection be shared among other computers on the HomePlug network? Since neither the HomePlug Bridge nor USB adapter are capable of routing at this time, a router is necessary in order to share the Internet connection. Future versions of the HomePlug Bridge or USB ada[...]

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    Sharing Internet Access 64 • Also all computers that share the Internet connection must be connected to a HomePlug USB Adapter or a HomePlug Ethernet Bridge. Please note that only two (2) HomePlug Bridges are allowed on one network if used as bridges (without installation of the software). Please follow these steps for setting up Internet Sharing[...]

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    Sharing Internet Access a. Make sure that the DSL/Cable modem is connected to the Router (using the WAN port on the router.) b. Connect the HomePlug Bridge to the Router (using the Uplink port on the router.) c. Check the link light on the HomePlug Bridge. It must light up green. IMPORTANT: The HomePlug Bridge MUST connect to the "Uplink"[...]

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    Checking Router Settings: Please assure that the following settings on your router are set: (The setup windows will depend on the router manufacturer's software.) A) The IP should be obtained automatically; B) DHCP must be enabled; C) Release DHCP and then Renew DHCP to reset the IP Addresses. It is recom- mended that you verify that IP Addres[...]

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    Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting 1. Will HomePlug work in my house or apartment? If the house or apartment was built under U.S. building standards using copper wiring, then it will work. 2. What types of security problems will I be facing? If your house is on the same power grid as your neighbor, then there is a potential [...]

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    Troubleshooting 68 4. What is the difference between bridge mode and node mode in the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge (GHPB01)? Bridge mode operates without software installation and can work with any 10/100Base-T or 10Base-T Ethernet connections. By connecting the bridge to a router, switch, or Ethernet based device (XBOX, PlayStation, Web Tablet, Pocket[...]

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    problem, go into Windows Safe Mode and disable the Virtual Private Networking Adapter. You can disable the Adapter by right clicking on your Network Neighborhood Icon and clicking on properties. This will list all adapters installed on your computer. Right click and select disable on the adapter labeled Virtual Private Networking. This will allow B[...]

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    8. What OS does the HomePlug utility software fully support? Windows 98SE, ME, XP, and 2000. Windows NT and Mac are only supported by the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge (Without installing the HomePlug software with default oper- ating mode as BRIDGE, not NODE) 9. What is the Range of HomePlug? Approximately 990 feet (300 meters) in wall power lines. 10.[...]

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    To help IOGEAR® customers obtain the highest level of performance from their HomePlug devices, the IOGEAR® Service Support team is available to answer your technical ques- tions. Do not hesitate to call if you are having trouble getting your device to work correctly. IOGEAR® Service Support can be reached by phone from 8am to 5pm Pacific Standar[...]

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    Getting Technical Support 72 1) What is the purchase date and serial number of the product? 2) Were any messages displayed on the screen when the error occurred? If so, what was the exact wording of the message? 3) What type of Computer are you using? 4) When does the problem occur? 5) Can the problem be reproduced? If so, what are the steps necess[...]

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    Product Specifications 73[...]

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    Limited Warranty 74 Limited Warranty IN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, DISK, OR ITS DOCUMENTATION EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT. The direct vendor makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory [...]

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    © 2002 IOGEAR® All Rights Reserved. PKG-M0023 IOGEAR and the IOGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. FireWire, MAC, Macintosh, G3, G4, iMac, Apple are registered trademarks of [...]

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