User manual LINKSYS HPES03

[. . . ] FCC STATEMENT The HomeLink Broadband Network Bridge 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 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. [. . . ] This port is configured as a pass-through port, meaning that the network data travels into the Bridge through one side of the HomeLink port, then continues out the other. Connect one HomeLink telephone cable into one side of Port 1, then continue (with another cable) to your next HomeLink device through the port's other side. Connect your power adapter to your Broadband Bridge through the Power port. 10BaseT HomeLink Power 3 Linksys HomeLinkTM Series Front Panel LEDs Power The Power LED is illuminated when the Broadband Bridge is powered on. A Link LED will illuminate above a specific port number (1, 2 or 3) if the corresponding port is successfully connected to a network device. An Activity LED will illuminate above a specific port number if the corresponding port is currently sending or receiving data over the network. A Collision LED will illuminate above a specific port number if the corresponding port is currently experiencing network collisions. If you are experiencing excessive collisions, verify that your cabling is undamaged and properly connected. Link Activity Collision 4 Broadband Network Bridge Using the Broadband Network Bridge Installation Overview Because the Broadband Network Bridge is a stand-alone device that requires no software or system configuration, setup involves nothing but plugging everything in and turning everything on. There are, however, a few limitations to the amount of physical space your network will be able to cover without running the risk of data corruption. These restrictions are due to HomePNA and Ethernet standard limits on the recommended length of your networking cables. (See below. ) Ethernet Cabling Although there are different grades of Ethernet network cabling, you should use Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) for each Ethernet connection you make, and no Ethernet cable should exceed 100 meters (328 feet) in length. Category 5 cabling can be obtained at most computer stores, or you can crimp your own. (See page 10 for more details. ) Phoneline Cabling Because of the limitations of standard telephone cables, HomeLink HomePNA devices require that no network of HomeLink cabling exceeds a total length of 150 meters (500 feet). In other words, if you have more than 500 feet of telephone wires connecting your network, you will likely experience data loss. Beside that, any standard telephone cable will do. Note: Power everything off before connecting a PC to the Broadband Network Bridge. If both the computer and bridge are powered on when the initial connection is made, the network will act erratically and you will have to reset the bridge. 5 Linksys HomeLinkTM Series Connecting Your Devices to the Bridge The following steps will have your Broadband Network Bridge up and running in minutes. Ensure that every component of your network (including your Broadband Network Bridge) is powered off. If you are uplinking to a DSL modem, cable modem, Ethernet hub, or Ethernet switch, connect it to the bridge through the bridge's uplink port with a network cable. Connect your Ethernet-equipped devices to the bridge through the Bridge's 10BaseT ports. [. . . ] If you have computers on two different floors of your house, plug one of the downstairs PCs into the phone jack in the wall, and you're able to network your upstairs computers without running excessive amounts of extra cable. 7 Linksys HomeLinkTM Series Resetting the Broadband Network Bridge If your network connection begins acting erratically, you may want to reset the bridge. To reset, shut down all of your network components, disconnect the bridge's power supply, wait five seconds, and then plug it back in. 8 Broadband Network Bridge Troubleshooting Specific Problems 1. · Ensure that your cabling is not damaged and that it is connected properly. · Ensure that the network card you are connecting to has been properly installed. [. . . ]