Linksys HPES03 manual

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    HomeLink ™ Series Broadband Network Bridge Model No.: HPES03 User Guide HPES03 User Guide.qxd 3/9/00 4:48 PM Page 1[...]

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    COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright © 2000 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. HomeLink Broadband Network Bridge is a register ed trademark of Linksys. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo ar e register ed trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the pr operty of their respective proprietors. LIMITED W ARRANTY L[...]

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    Linksys HomeLink™ Series T able 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 Y our Devices to the Bridge 6 Daisy-chaining to a Home[...]

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    Broadband Network Bridge Introduction The Linksys HomeLink Broadband Network Bridge Congratulations on the purchase of a Linksys HomeLink Broadband Network Bridge, the complete Internet connection solution for your Home Phoneline netw ork. This unique ne w device features tw o HomeLink RJ-11 standard tele- phone ports (conf igured as one pass-throu[...]

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    Linksys HomeLink™ Series Package Contents • One HomeLink Broadband Netw ork Bridge (Model No.: HPES03) • One A C Adapter & P ow er Cord • One User Guide and Registration Card 2 HPES03 User Guide.qxd 3/9/00 4:48 PM Page 2[...]

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    Broadband Network Bridge 3 Getting to Know the Broadband Network Bridge Rear Panel Ports Uplink Share your Internet access o ver your entire phoneline netw ork by connecting to y our DSL or Cable modem through the Broadband Bridge's uplink port. The uplink port can also con- nect to Ethernet devices such as hubs, routers, and switches. If the [...]

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    Linksys HomeLink™ Series Front Panel LEDs Power The P o w er LED is illuminated when the Broadband Bridge is po wered on. Link A Link LED will illuminate abo ve a specif ic por t number (1, 2 or 3) if the cor responding port is successfully connected to a netw ork device. Activity An Activity LED will illuminate abo ve a specif ic por t number if[...]

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    Broadband Network Bridge Using the Broadband Network Bridge Installation Overview Because the Broadband Netw ork Bridge is a stand-alone de vice that requires no software or system conf iguration, setup in volv es nothing but plugging e verything in and tur ning ev er ything on. There are, ho w ever , a few limitations to the amount of ph ysical sp[...]

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    Linksys HomeLink™ Series Connecting Y our Devices to the Bridge The follo wing steps will hav e your Broadband Netw ork Bridge up and run- ning in minutes. Basic Installation 1. Ensur e that ev ery component of your netw ork (including your Broadband Netw ork Bridge) is pow ered off. 2. If y ou ar e uplinking to a DSL modem , cab le modem, Ethern[...]

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    Broadband Network Bridge Daisy-chaining to a HomeLink Network By daisy-chaining your HomeLink ed PC's and peripherals, you can create a simple netw ork that will act in the same wa y an Ether net netw ork acts on your PC's desktop. While Ethernet networks usuall y rev olve in a star topolo gy around a hub or switch, phoneline netw orks li[...]

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    Linksys HomeLink™ Series Resetting the Broadband Network Bridge If your netw ork connection begins acting erratically , y ou ma y w ant to reset the bridge. T o reset, shut down all of y our network components, disconnect the bridge's po wer suppl y , wait f iv e seconds, and then plug it back in. 8 HPES03 User Guide.qxd 3/9/00 4:48 PM Page [...]

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    Broadband Network Bridge Troubleshooting Specific Problems 1. I can't get a link at one of my ports. • Ensure that your cab ling is not damaged and that it is connected properly . • Ensure that the netw ork card you are connecting to has been properl y installed. • Ensure that both the Bridge and the device are po wered on. • If you ar[...]

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    Linksys HomeLink™ Series Appendix T wisted Pair Cabling There are dif ferent grades, or categories, of twisted-pair cabling. Cate gor y 5 is the most reliable and is highl y recommended. Category 3 is a good second choice. Straight-through cables are used for con- necting computers to a hub . Crosso ver cables are used for connecting a hub to ano[...]

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    Broadband Network Bridge T elephone Cabling The telephone cables y ou use can be either crosso ver or straight-through cables. Standard telephone cab les like the ones you use e ver yda y in your home should do the job . 11 HPES03 User Guide.qxd 3/9/00 4:49 PM Page 11[...]

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    Linksys HomeLink™ Series Specifications Model Number: HPES03 Standards: IEEE 802.3 10BaseT , HomePN A v .1.1 Protocol: CSMA/CD P or ts: T wo 10BaseT RJ-45, One Uplink RJ-45 (Shared), One Modular T elephone RJ-11 (with Pass- Through) Speed: HomePN A - 1Mbps, Ether net - 10Mbps Cabling T ype: Standard T elephone Cable, 10BaseT - Cate gor y 3 or 5 U[...]

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    Broadband Network Bridge Customer Support F or help with the installation or operation of your HomeLink Broadband Netw ork Bridge, contact Linksys Customer Suppor t at one of the phone num- bers, Internet or e-mail addresses below . Customer Support 800-326-7114 949-261-1288 F ax 949-261-8868 Email support@linksys.com W eb http://www .linksys.com F[...]

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    © Cop yright 2000 Linksys, All Rights Reser ved. Printed in the USA. http://www .linksys.com HPES03 User Guide.qxd 3/9/00 4:49 PM Page 14[...]