Instant PowerLineTM Series EtherFast® 10/100 Bridge & U S B Adapter Use this guide to install the following products: PLEBR10 PLUSB10 User Guide COPYRIGHT & TRADEMARKS Copyright © 2002 Linksys, All Rights Reserved. Instant PowerLine is a trademark of Linksys. Microsoft, Windows, and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks and brand names are the property of their respective proprietors. LIMITED WARRANTY Linksys guarantees that every Instant PowerLine EtherFast 10/100 Bridge and Instant PowerLine USB Adapter will be free from physical defects in material and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase, when used within the limits set forth in the Specifications section of this User Guide. If the product proves defective during this warranty period, call Linksys Technical Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization Number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE AND A BARCODE FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. 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Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys P.O. Box 18558, Irvine, CA 92623. FCC STATEMENT The Instant PowerLine EtherFast 10/100 Bridge and Instant PowerLine USB Adapter have been tested and complies with the specifications 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 equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which is found by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: · · · · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment or devices Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance UG-PLEBR10PLUSB10-012602NC JL Instant PowerLineTM Series EtherFast® 10/100 Bridge and USB Adapter Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction to the EtherFast 10/100 Bridge The Linksys EtherFast 10/100 Bridge Features Package Contents System Requirements Chapter 2: Introduction to the USB Adapter The Linksys USB Adapter Features Package Contents System Requirements Chapter 3: Getting to Know the EtherFast 10/100 Bridge The EtherFast 10/100 Bridge's Ports The EtherFast 10/100 Bridge's Front Panel LEDs Chapter 4: Getting to Know the USB Adapter The USB Adapter's Ports The USB Adapter's Front Panel LEDs Chapter 5: Planning Your Powerline Network Chapter 6: Using the Setup Utility CD-ROM Overview Running the InstallShield Wizard Chapter 7: Connecting the EtherFast 10/100 Bridge Chapter 8: Connecting the USB Adapter 1 1 1 2 2 3 3 3 4 4 Chapter 9: Installing the Driver for the USB Adapter Overview Windows 98 Windows 2000 Windows Millennium Windows XP Chapter 10: Using the Security Configuration Utility Overview Setting Up Security on an Instant PowerLine Device Appendix A: Troubleshooting Common Problems and Solutions Frequently Asked Questions Appendix B: Glossary Appendix C: IP Addressing What's an IP Address? Static IP Addresses Dynamic IP Addresses DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) Appendix D: Specifications for the EtherFast 10/100 Bridge Environmental 17 18 18 18 22 23 24 26 26 26 30 30 30 32 38 38 38 38 38 5 5 6 7 7 8 9 10 10 10 16 39 40 Instant PowerLineTM Series EtherFast® 10/100 Bridge and USB Adapter Appendix E: Specifications for the USB Adapter Environmental Appendix F: Warranty Information Appendix G: Contact Information 41 42 43 44 Chapter 1: Introduction to the EtherFast 10/100 Bridge r The Linksys EtherFast® 10/100 Bridge The Linksys Instant PowerLineTM EtherFast® 10/100 Bridge offers a complete Internet connection solution for your home powerline network. The PowerLine Bridge makes sharing your broadband access easier than ever. Build a strong and simple-to-use home network by taking advantage of the most pervasive home networking medium--powerlines. The PowerLine Bridge is ideal for users who already have a router. It can be plugged into an Ethernet port on a router to equip a network with powerline capabilities and take advantage of the router's features. The PowerLine Bridge can also plug directly into a cable or DSL modem to allow Internet access and data transfer rates up to 14Mbps over home powerlines. With the PowerLine Bridge, create a network in no time at all to share an Internet connection (a router may be required), files, and printers, or even play multi-user network games at blazingly fast speeds. It's easy, convenient, and cost-effective. Features · Connects 10/100 Ethernet Network to Powerline Network for Seamless Integration · Share Internet Access Across Your Entire Home Powerline Network* · Up to 14Mbps Data Transfer Over Powerlines · Bridges Cable or DSL Modem Connection and HomePlug Connection · Fully HomePlug 1.0 Compliant · No New WiresTM Approach · PowerPacketTM Technology Facilitates Efficient Packet Transmission · 56-Bit Data Encryption to Ensure Data Security and Reliability · Easy-to-Read LED indicators · Easy Installation--No Software Required · Free Technical Support--24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US Calls · 1-Year Limited Warranty * Router may be required 1 Instant PowerLineTM Series Package Contents EtherFast® 10/100 Bridge and USB Adapter Chapter 2: Introduction to the U S B Adapter The Linksys USB Adapter The newest and fastest way to network your PCs is through powerline networking, which allows you to turn the powerlines in your home into your network cable. The easiest way to integrate any PC or laptop into such a powerline network is with the Linksys Instant PowerLineTM USB Adapter. Use your existing USB port with your existing powerlines! The Plug-and-Play USB Adapter connects directly to virtually any USB-ready PC--just plug it in and you're ready to share data, printers, or high-speed Internet access over your existing powerline network. For desktop installation, you don't have to open your PC's case. With user-friendly software, it's simple to set up. Figure 1-1 Not only is the Instant PowerLine USB Adapter easy to install and use, but it's also powerful. You can send and receive data at speeds of up to 12Mbps. It's also versatile. Need to use it temporarily on another PC? No problem. Plug it into the USB port; set it up, and you're ready to go. So for full desktop and notebook PC flexibility and powerline convenience, the Instant PowerLine USB Adapter provides the perfect solution! Features · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Up to 12Mbps High-Speed Data Transfer Rate Share Internet Access Across Your Entire Home Powerline Network Fully HomePlug 1.0 Compliant Provides Powerline Connectivity Through Your USB Port--No Additional Wiring Needed PowerPacketTM Technology Facilitates Efficient Packet Transmission PowerLine Products Integrate with Your Existing Network Can Be Used with Multiple PCs to Reduce Networking Costs 56-Bit Data Encryption to Ensure Data Security and Reliability Easy-to-Read LED indicators Compatible with Windows 98, Millennium, 2000, and XP Plug-and-Play Operation Provides Easy Setup Works with Virtually All Standard Internet Applications Free Technical Support--24 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week, Toll-Free US Calls 1-Year Limited Warranty 3 · · · · · One Instant PowerLine EtherFast 10/100 Bridge One Power Cord One Setup Utility CD-ROM One User Guide Quick Installation and Registration Card (not shown) System Requirements for the EtherFast® 10/100 Bridge · · · Existing Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Network or an Existing Ethernet/Fast Ethernet Network Adapter and Network Cable TCP/IP Protocol CD-ROM Drive 2 Instant PowerLineTM Series Package Contents EtherFast® 10/100 Bridge and USB Adapter Chapter 3: Getting to Know the EtherFast 10/100 Bridge The EtherFast 10/100 Bridge's Ports Figure 3-1 Powerline Figure 2-1 · · · · · · One Instant PowerLine USB Adapter One Power Cord One USB Cable One Setup Utility CD-ROM One User Guide Quick Installation and Registration Card (not shown) 10/100 RJ-45 The Powerline Port is where you will connect your power cord. Figure 3-2 The 10/100 RJ-45 Port is where you will connect your UTP Category 5 cable. System Requirements · · · · · Pentium-Class 90MHz or Higher Minimum 32MB RAM USB-Ready PC Windows 98, Millennium, 2000, or XP CD-ROM Drive 4 5 Instant PowerLineTM Series The EtherFast 10/100 Bridge's Front Panel LEDs EtherFast® 10/100 Bridge and USB Adapter Chapter 4: Getting to Know the U S B Adapter The USB Adapter's Ports Powerline The Powerline Port is where you will connect your power cord. Figure 4-1 USB The USB Port is where you will connect your USB cable. To work with USB ports, your computer must be running Windows 98, 2000, Millennium, or XP. Figure 3-3 PowerLine Status Power Green. The Power LED will light up when the PowerLine Bridge is powered on. Green. The Link LED will light up when the PowerLine Bridge is powered on. Green. The Activity LED will light up when there is powerline network traffic. Orange. The Collision LED flashes when there is a collision. Figure 4-2 The USB icon shown in Figure 4-2 marks a USB port on a PC or device. Figure 4-3 Link Activity Your USB Adapter comes with a USB cable that has two different types of connectors. Type A, the master connector, is shaped like a rectangle and plugs into your computer's USB port. Type B, the slave connector, resembles a square and connects to the USB port on the USB Adapter. Collision Ethernet Status Link Green. The Link LED will be lit steadily when there is a physical LAN connection. Green. The 100 LED will be lit steadily when there is a physical 100Mbps LAN connection. Green. The Activity LED will light up when there is LAN traffic. 7 USB Type A Figure 4-4 USB Type B 100 Important: Windows 95 and NT do not support the USB Adapter. Activity 6 EtherFast® 10/100 Bridge The USB Adapter's Front Panel LEDs EtherFast® 10/100 Bridge and USB Adapter Chapter 5: Planning Your Powerline Network With the Instant PowerLine products, a network can be created using home powerlines. Computers can be networked over powerlines using a USB Adapter or an EtherFast 10/100 Bridge. Use the USB Adapter for a USB-enabled computer, or use the 10/100 Bridge for an Ethernet-enabled computer. The 10/100 Bridge is also ideal for any user who already has a router and wants to share high-speed Internet access across the powerline network. Connect the Bridge to the router after you have configured the Bridge using the Security Configuration Utility. Connect a straight-through UTP Category 5 cable to the uplink port of the router, or connect a crossover UTP Category 5 cable to a LAN port on the router. Figure 4-5 PowerLine Status Power Green. The Power LED will light up when the PowerLine USB Adapter is powered on. Green. The Link LED will light up when the PowerLine USB Adapter is powered on. Green. The Activity LED will light up when there is powerline network traffic. Orange. The Collision LED flashes when there is a collision. Link Activity Collision Figure 5-1 8 9 Instant PowerLineTM Series EtherFast® 10/100 Bridge and USB Adapter 2. When you see Figure 6-2, click the Next button to continue. Chapter 6: Using the Setup Utility CD-ROM Overview To begin installation of the EtherFast 10/100 Bridge or USB Adapter, you will use the Setup Utility CD-ROM to run the InstallShield Wizard. When installing the USB Adapter, you must run the Setup Utility CD-ROM on the PC that will be connected to the Adapter. Running ...