FD1803-E Powerline Ethernet Bridge FD1803-U Powerline USB Adapter User's Manual Contents 1. Introduction 1.1 Overview 1.2 Features & Specifications 1.2.1 Features 1.2.2 Specifications 1.3 Package Contents 3 3 4 4 5 6 7 7 8 9 11 13 18 18 19 20 25 26 28 28 30 31 32 33 34 2. Installing FD1803-E Procedures 2.1 FD1803-E Product Outlook 2.2 FD1803-E LED Display 2.3 Hardware Installation 2.4 Setting the IP Address 2.5 Installing Utilities and Connecting FD1803-E 3. Installing FD1803-U Procedures 3.1 FD1803-U Product Outlook 3.2 FD1803-U LED Display 3.3 Installing Utilities and Connecting FD1803-U 3.4 Connecting FD1803-U 3.5 Setting the IP Address 4. Running the Utility 4.1 Device Connecting Status 4.2 Scanning Powerline Network 4.3 Setting Network Password 4.4 Advanced Setting Appendix A: Testing the setup Appendix B: Application Diagram 2 1.FD1803-E & FD1803-U Introduction 1.1 Overview The FD1803-E Ethernet Bridge and the FD1803-U USB Adapter which use existing powerline to access network is the best solution for home and SOHO to build up a network. FD1803-E/U transmits the data on electrical wiring. It does not require any new wires and it is both robust and affordable. It solves key issues that have plugged home networking in the past. FD1803-E/U supporting standard outlet lets it more convenient to move the PCs, and printer servers. Because power outlets are located on nearly every wall of a house, with FD1803-E/U, the users can connect the network or share dial-up, DSL and cable Internet access. FD1803-E/U can co-exiting with phoneline and RF networks with no known problems. FD1803-E/U can eliminate some of the problems with networking, allowing access points to be moved to more convenient locations in the home, reducing the need for multiple wireless access points. FD1803-E/U provides 56-bit DES security technology to ensure network separation between homes. FD1803-E/U uses encryption to block outside access. The technology is a federal standard that provides a level of security that is adequate for home networking. FD1803-E/U supports maximum 14Mbps bandwidth over home AC wiring. It offers you a high-speed networking for information sharing, multimedia application and gaming. FD1803-E/U provides a complete powerline connectivity solution. 3 1.2 Features & Specifications 1.2.1 Features · Use existing powerline networks--no extra wiring and extra wire maintenance · Use standard outlet/plug. Access the network everywhere at home · With an USB type B connector, connect to PCs USB port directly · Use power outlet to let the users more easily relocate the PCs, printers · Easy to connect with another powerline Bridge to access Internet or existing home network · 56-bit DES encryption provide you high security · Immediate LED indicators for easy troubleshoot. · Co-exist with current technology to protect previous investment · Maximum 14Mbps bandwidth over standard home powerlines for sharing information, multimedia application and gaming · Frequency band 4.3 to 20.9MHz for low inference from other electric appliances 4 1.2.2 Specifications FD1803-E Standard Ports Powerline Network Cabling Type Powerline Network Speed Powerline Network Encryption Installation Power Supply Certification Dimensions Maximum 14Mbps 10 Mbps 56-bit DES Encryption Plug-and-Play Internal Power Adapter FCC Class B, CE 70.5mm X 100mm X 40.6mm Maximum 14Mbps 12 Mbps 56-bit DES Encryption Plug-and-Play USB Port FCC Class B, CE 70.5mm X 100mm X 40.6mm Power Cord Cat 3,4,5,5e,6 UTP Cable Power Cord Standard USB Cable 1* Powerline Port 1* 10/100BASE-TX RJ-45 Port 1* Powerline Port 1* USB Port IEEE 802.3/IEEE 802.3u FD1803-U USB 1.1 Table 1-1 FD1803-E and FD1803-U specifications. 5 1.3 Package Contents FD1803-E: ¡E One Ethernet to Powerline device ¡E One Power Cord ¡E One Quick Installation Guide ¡E One Setup Utility CD-ROM ¡E Robber Foot FD1803-U: ¡E One USB to Powerline device ¡E One USB Cable ¡E One Power Cord ¡E One Quick Installation Guide ¡E One Setup Utility CD-ROM ¡E Rubber Foot 6 2. Installation FD1803-E Procedures 2.1 FD1803-E Product Outlook FD1803-E Front Panel Using the 10/100 BASE-T RJ-45 port connects to NIC or Switch/Hub. Figure 2-1 Front View of FD1803-E Normal/Uplink Switch explanation: Normal: Used to link NIC or Router. Uplink: Used to link Switch or Hub. FD1803-E Rear Panel Using the Powerline Port connects to power outlet. Figure 2-2 Rear View of FD1803-E 7 2.2 FD1803-E LED Display FD1803-E LED Explanations: LED LINK ETH ACT LINK Function Lights to indicate a functional network link through the port with an attached device. Green Lights to indicate that there is LAN traffic. Green Lights to indicate that the powerline device has plugged into powerline and found other powerline device(s). Green Lights to indicate that there is powerline network traffic. Orange Flashes to indicate there is a collision detected on powerline. Table 2-1 FD1803-E LED Explanations Status Green PL ACT COL 8 2.3 Hardware Installation This section introduces how to connect FD1803 correctly. Important: Use only the supplied power cord to connect the 10/100 Bridge to the power outlet. Important: Because the FD1803-E sends data over the powerlines, it is recommended that you plug its power cord directly into a power outlet. Do not plug the device into a UPS or power strip with surge protection. The FD1803-E has its own power filter for protection against surges. Connect to a Hub/Switch 1. Plug straight Ethernet cable into the FD1803-E. 2. Plug the other side into the Hub or Switch's normal port. 3. Switch to Mode Switch to "Uplink". 4. Plug the supplied power cord into the FD1803-E and an AC outlet. Connect to a Router 1. Plug straight Ethernet cable into the FD1803-E. 2. Plug the other side into the Router's LAN port. 3. Switch the Mode Switch to "Normal". 4. Plug the supplied power cord into the FD1803-E and an AC outlet. Connect to a PC 1. Install an NIC into the PC. 2. Install TCP/IP protocol. 3. Setup NIC IP address. 4. Install FD1803-E Utility. 5. Plug straight Ethernet cable into the FD1803-E. 6. Plug the other side into the NIC port. 7. Switch to Mode Switch to "Normal". 8. Plug the supplied power cord into the FD1803-E and an AC outlet. For more information about "Setup IP address", please refer to 2.4 Setting the IP Address. 9 For more information about Install FD1803-E Utility, please refer to 2.5 Installing Utilities and Connecting FD1803-E. 10 2.4 Setting the IP Address If you didn't use DHCP service, you may need to check the NIC's IP address to ensure that your powerline network is fully functional before starting installation. If you are sure no IP setting problems on your computer, proceed to 2.5 Installing Utilities and Connecting FD1803. Windows defaults to setting up your network device to automatically select an IP address. If you want to assign an IP address in your computer, follow below steps to set the IP addresses correctly. Setting the IP Address in Windows 2000 1. Open `Control Panel' ­ `Network and Dial up connections'. 2. Right click on the Local Area Connection and select `Properties'. 3. Verify the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is present. If it isn't present: · Click `Install'. · Select `Protocol' and click Add. · Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click OK. 4. On the `General tab', select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click `Properties'. 5. Select `Use the following IP address'. 6. Enter an IP address on the same subnet as the other powerline devices. 7. Enter a proper Subnet mask. 8. Enter the correct DNS server address. 9. Click OK. 10. Click OK to exit the `Properties' window. Setting the IP Address in Windows XP 1. Open `Network Connections'. 2. Right click on the Local Area Connection and select `Properties'. 3. Verify the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) is present. If it isn't present: · Click `Install'. · Select `Protocol' and click Add. · Select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click OK. 4. On the `Networking tab', select Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and click `Properties'. 5. Select `Use the following IP address". 6. Enter an IP address on the same subnet as the other powerline devices. 7. Enter a proper subnet mask. 11 8. Enter the correct DNS server address. 9. Click OK. 10. Click OK to exit the `Properties' window. Setting the IP Address in Windows 98 1.Open `Control Panel' ­ `Network'. 2.Verify the TCP/IP Protocol is present. If it isn't: · Click Add. · Double-Click Protocol. · Scroll down the list and select Microsoft. · Choose TCP/IP and click OK. You may be prompted for your Windows98TM CD-ROM. Click OK. 3. Select the TCP/IP from the list of installed network components. Click on Properties. Select `IP Address tab'. Enter an IP address on the same subnet as the other powerline devices. 4. Enter a proper subnet mask. 5. Select `DNS Configuration tab' and enter the correct DNS address. 6. Select `Gateway tab' and enter a default gateway address in your network. 7 Select `WINS Configuration tab' and disable WINS Resolution. 8. Click OK. 9. Click OK to exit the `Properties' window. 12 2.5 Installing Utilities and Connecting FD1803-E PowerPacket Configuration Utility only supports for Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP. This section gives an example of installing process in Windows 2000. Windows 98SE, ME and XP users please also refer to it. Important: Use only the supplied power cord to connect the 10/100 Bridge to the power outlet. Important: Because the FD1803-E sends data over the powerlines, it is recommended that you plug its power cord directly into a power outlet. Do not plug the device into a UPS or power strip with surge protection. The FD1803-E has its own power filter for protection against surges. Windows 2000 2. Insert the Setup utility CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Click the Start button and choose Run. In the box that appears, enter D:\FD1803-E\setup.exe (Where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). Figure 2-3 Preparing to Install Screen 2. The CD will launch an installation utility similar to that shown in Figure 2-4. Click the Next button to continue. 13 Figure 2-4 Welcome Screen 3.Accept terms and click Next to continue. Figure 2-5 Restricted Software License Agreement Screen 4.Enter User Name and Organization. User Name and Organization have on importance in installation process and device operation. Click Next to Continue. 14 Figure 2-6 Customer Information Screen 5. Click the Finish button to exit the installation utility. Figure 2-7 Confirm Screen Windows 2000 users: Windows will inform you that there was no digital signature found. Click the Yes button to proceed with the installation. 15 Windows XP users: Windows will notify you that the software has not passed Windows Logo testing. Click the Continue Anyway button. 6. When prompted by the Install Utility, Plug in the FD1803-E. To plug in the FD1803-E, you need to: · Plug the supplied power cord into the FD1803-E and an AC outlet. · Plug any Ethernet cable into the FD1803-E and an available Ethernet port on your PC. For more information, refer to 2.6 Connecting FD1803-E. Figure 2-8 Inform to Connect FD1803-E Screen 7. Click the Finish button to exit the installation utility. 16 Figure 2-9 Installation Completed Screen 8. You may be asked to restart your computer. Click the Yes button to restart now, or click the No button to restart later. Figure 2-10 Confirm to Reboot Screen 9. The installation of the PowerPacket Configuration Utilities is complete. 17 3. Installation FD1803-U Procedures 3.1 FD1803-U Product Outlook FD1803-U Front Panel Using the USB port connects to PC's USB port. Figure 3-1 Front View of FD1803-U FD1803-U Rear Panel Using the Powerline Port connects to power outlet. Figure 3-2 Rear View of FD1803-U 18 3.2 FD1803-U LED Display FD1803-U LED Explanation: LED USB LINK Function Lights to indicate the powerline device has plugged into a USB port. Green Lights to indicate that the powerline device has plugged into powerline and found other powerline device(s). Green Lights to indicate there is powerline network traffic. Orange Flashes to indicate there is a collision. Table 3-1 FD1803-U LED Explanations Status Green ACT COL 19 3.3 Installing Utilities and Connecting FD1803-U PowerPacket Configuration Utility only supports for Windows 98SE, ME, 2000, or XP. This section gives an example of installing process in Windows 2000. Windows 98SE, ME and XP users please also refer to it. Please follow the procedures below to install FD1803U. Windows 2000 1. Insert the Setup utility CD-ROM into the computer's CD-ROM drive. Click the Start button and choose Run. In the box that appears, enter D:\FD1803-U\setup.exe (Where D is the letter of your CD-ROM drive). Figure 3-3 Preparing to Install Screen 2. The CD will launch an installation utility similar to that shown in Figure 3-4. Click the Next button to continue. 20 ...