HomePlug
USB Adaptor
User Manual
English
LINDY No. 25121
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Understanding HomePlug Encryption and Security
HomePlug uses password encryption to prevent unwanted access from within or outside of your
network. The encryption works by using a string of letters and/or numbers to encode your data.
The encryption password is set using the HomePlug Configuration Utility software. By default,
the password protection is enabled (the default password is HomePlug). However, it is
recommended that you change this password. All your Home Plug devices must use the same
password in order for the computers to be networked. Make sure that all devices are loaded
with the same password!
Each LINDY HomePlug device has a Default Encryption Key (DEK) which is printed on the
bottom of the module. The DEK is required when setting up a new password.
Basic requirements for setting up a HomePlug network
ƒ At least two HomePlug devices
ƒ Available mains sockets at each location
ƒ Computer(s) with a 10/100Base-T Ethernet adaptor (for Ethernet Bridge model)
ƒ PC(s) with a USB 1.1 or 2.0 port (for USB Adaptor model)
ƒ Standard home power line wiring
ƒ CD-ROM drive
ƒ Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP or, for the Ethernet Bridge model, any operating system
- no software installation is required! Note: Password changes require connection to a
PC running the HomePlug Configuration Utility software!
Supplied Items (LINDY Part No. 25121)
1. LINDY HomePlug USB Adaptor module
2. Mains power cable
3. USB cable
4. Configuration software CD
5. User manual
6. Wall mounting kit
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Software Installation
Note: Windows may look different on
other platforms!
1.
Do not connect the HomePlug USB Adaptor
to your computer yet! Insert the CD into
your CD-ROM drive. If the CD doesn’t
automatically load, run -
<CD Drive Letter>:\usb\setup.exe
Click on ‘Next’ to start the installation
2.
Enter a User Name and Organisation, and
select either ‘Anyone who uses this
computer’ or ‘Only for me’, according to
your preference.
Click ‘Next’ to continue.
3.
Review or change your installation
settings, then click ‘Install’.
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4.
Connect the HomePlug Adaptor to your
computer now! (See ‘Connecting the
HomePlug USB Adaptor’ on page 7)
Click ‘OK’ to continue.
5.
Restart your computer for the changes to
take effect by clicking ‘Yes’
6.
After the computer has rebooted Windows
will detect new hardware and install the
software.
Click ‘Next’ to continue.
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7.
Software Installation is now complete, click
‘Finish’.
8.
Confirm the correct installation of the
HomePlug USB Adaptor by viewing
‘Network Connections’ in Windows.
Select -
Start ►Settings ►Network Connections
9.
You will see a new Local Area Connection
for the HomePlug Adaptor!
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Connecting the HomePlug USB Adaptor
1.
Plug the supplied power and USB cables into the relevant sockets on the rear of the
HomePlug module.
2.
3.
Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB socket on your computer.
Plug the mains cable into the socket and switch it on.
Front View
Rear View
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HomePlug Configuration Utility
With the HomePlug Configuration Utility you will be able to configure and obtain
status on your HomePlug network. Just click the shortcut on your desktop.
Device section
The Device section shows the HomePlug adaptor(s) that are directly connected (local) to your
computer.
State
Shows the MAC address of the local HomePlug adaptor.
Refresh
Click on this button to refresh the information about the locally
connected HomePlug adaptor.
Connect
When you have more than one HomePlug device connected directly
to your computer you can select which one you want to connect to,
by highlighting it in the device window, and clicking ‘Connect’.
Link Quality
Shows the signal strength of the linked HomePlug devices on the
network. Note: When only one HomePlug device is present on
the network the Link Quality will show as poor!
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Network section
This section shows all of the remote HomePlug devices on the HomePlug network. The local
HomePlug device will not be shown here.
MAC Address
Data Rate
The MAC address of each remotely connected HomePlug device is
shown here.
Shows the speed that each remote device is connected at. The data
rate will vary depending on the power line quality.
Scan HomePlug
Network
Click here to scan for new devices on the HomePlug
network.
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Security section
The security password for the locally connected device can be set in this section. To ensure
network security a password must be set for each HomePlug device on the network, and for
correct operation all of the HomePlug devices must share the same password. (See ‘Setting
the network password’ on page 12)
Network Password
Enter a new network password here (the default password on all
LINDY HomePlug devices is ‘HomePlug’).
Note: the password is case sensitive and must be the same on
all of the HomePlug devices on the network!
Set Local
Click here to set the network password for the local device.
Restore Default
Clicking this button restores the default password (‘HomePlug’) to the
local device.
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Advanced section
This section allows you to remotely set the network password of all the HomePlug devices on
the network.
Remote Passwords
The DEK (Default Encryption Key) and status of each remotely
connected device is listed in this box.
Network Password
Device Password
Shows the current network password
The DEK (Default Encryption Key) of each remotely connected
device is entered here.
Add
Click this button to add the remote device DEK to the ‘Remote
Passwords’ box.
Set All
Remove
Clicking this button applies the current network password to all the
devices listed in the ‘Remote Passwords’ box.
Remove a device from the ‘Remote Passwords’ box by highlighting it
and clicking this button.
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Setting the network password
1.
Open the Advanced section and
enter the DEK number of the
remote HomePlug device
(located on the bottom of the
module) in the Device
Password box and click ‘Add’
2.
The DEK number will appear in
the ‘Remote Passwords’ box.
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3.
Enter a new network password in
the ‘Network Password’ box and
click ‘Set All’ to change the network
password for the locally connected
device and all the remote devices
listed in the ‘Remote
Passwords’ box.
Note: Changing the network
password does not alter the
DEK number in the ‘Remote
Passwords’ box – each device
will always be listed by its DEK
number!
4.
Open the Security section and
check the Network Password of the
locally connected device – it will
have changed to the new password
(e.g. LINDY)
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4.
Open the Device section and
check the Link Quality of the
remote devices by clicking
‘Refresh’.
Note: When the password
change is successful the link
quality will be ‘Good’ or
‘Excellent’. When a HomePlug
device with an incorrect
password is present on the
network, the link will be poor!
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Radio Frequency Energy
Shielded cables must be used with this equipment to maintain compliance
with radio frequency energy emission regulations and ensure a suitably
high level of immunity to electromagnetic disturbances.
FCC Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits 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 in accordance with 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 can be determined 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:
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Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected
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Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void your authority to operate the equipment.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and
2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation
For Home and Office Use
Tested to comply
with FCC Standards
LINDY No. 25121
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