User manual SMC HP1D-ETH

[. . . ] Windows or Mac-based PC to use the EZ Configuration Utility CD-ROM* Note: A CD-ROM drive is only required if you want to install the EZ Configuration Utility from EZ Install CD. This utility can also be downloaded from www. smc. com CHAPTER 2 | Getting to Know the Powerline Adapter The SMCHP1D-ETH EZ Connect Powerline to Ethernet Desktop Adapter is the perfect solution for the home/office environment. This Powerline Adapter offers: · · · 1 ­ RJ-45 Ethernet Connection (LAN) 1 ­ Powerline Connecter LEDs for network status and troubleshooting Note: You will need at least two SMC Powerline devices to create a Powerline network. LED Indicators The Barricade includes LED indicators on the front panel that simplify installation and network troubleshooting. LED Power HomePlug Label PWR HP Color Green Green Activity Solid LED indicates that the unit is powered on No LED light indicates the unit is powered off Solid LED indicates that a Powerline signal is detected Blinking LED indicates traffic is being transmitted No LED light indicates no Powerline signal is not detected Solid LED indicates a good Ethernet connection is detected Blinking LED indicates traffic is being transmitted No LED light indicates an Ethernet connection is not detected Ethernet ETH Green Resetting the Powerline Adapter To reset the SMC EZ Connect Powerline Adapter you will need to use the EZ Configuration Utility to reset the password to the default setting of [HomePlug]. CHAPTER 3 | Getting Connected The EZ Connect Powerline to Ethernet Adapter is connected between the Ethernet port on your PC and the Powerline Network. [. . . ] Select the [SMC EZ HomePlug Configuration Manager 1. 0] folder, and then click on the [SMC EZ HomePlug Configuration Manager 1. 0] icon. Note: Before you run this utility please make sure that you have a SMC Powerline device connected directly to the PC. With this utility you can configure and manage all of your SMC Powerline devices. This section will show the available Powerline devices on your network The [Add Device] button allows you to add remote Powerline devices. The [Network Password] button The [Diagnostics] button launches the builtin utility to troubleshoot your Powerline network CHAPTER 6 | Understanding the Information in the SMC EZ Configuration Utility When you launch the EZ Configuration utility it will automatically scan your Powerline network for all the available Powerline adapters. If a new Powerline device is added to your network it will automatically show up in the utility. Device List The Powerline adapters are displayed in the [Device List] window. There will be two types of devices displayed in your device list: Local Device This is the Powerline device that is connected to the PC that you are using or if you are connect to a router and the Powerline device is connected to. The local device will not have a Rate associated to it or require you to enter a device password to change the Network Password. Remote Device These are Powerline adapters that are connected to other devices in your house, such as a PC. If you wish to change the Network Password on these units, then you will have to enter the Device Password. Local Device Remote Device Device Names The SMC EZ Configuration Utility allows you to change the name of your Powerline devices to make them easier to manage. For example, if you have 4 Powerline adapters in your house, you can give them a name that represents there locations. To change the Device Name, highlight the Powerline adapter in your Device list and click on the [Rename] button or right mouse-click on the Device icon and select [Rename] Delete Devices You can also delete devices from the EZ Configuration Utility. To do this, simply highlight the Powerline adapter in your Device List and click on the [Delete] button or right mouse-click on the Device icon and select [Delete] For more information on the other EZ Configuration Utility features, see the sections outlined below. CHAPTER 7 | Add a Powerline Device The [Add Device] button is used to add a Powerline device to the EZ Configuration Utility before you connect the hardware to your network. When you click the [Add Device] button, the dialog box below will be displayed: To add a Powerline device to your network, you will need to enter in the Device Password. The Device password is listed on the lablel on the back of your Powerline device. On the SMCHP1D-ETH and SMCHP1D-USB the Device Password is listed as [DEK: XXXXXXXXXXXX]. Note: DEK stands for "Device Encryption Key" Once you have added the Powerline hardware to the EZ Configuration Utility, then you can connect the actual unit in the remote location where it is needed to extend your network connection over the Powerline network. By using this feature you can easily setup a Powerline network with the EZ Configuration Utility and setup and manage the network very efficiently. CHAPTER 8 | Setting a Network Password When you click the [Network Password] button the Network Password wizard will launch. This wizard is used to change the Security Key for all the devices configured with the EZ Configuration Manger. Before then remote Powerline device's security/network password can be changed with this wizard, the Device Password must be configured in the utility. The default network password is "HomePlug" Note: It is highly recommended that you change this password from the default setting. [. . . ] 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 of the following measures: · · · · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment or device Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance 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. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. [. . . ]