IOGear GHPB42 user manual Installation

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5.There are several ways to see whether the Homeplug bridge is functioning. One way is the observe the LED, the Link/ACT LED should start blinking after you plug the bridge in the wall outlet. For most of the Windows machines (as this Windows 2000 machine used to create this manual), you should see a message being prompted on the tool bar: “Local Area Connection, Speed XX Mbps”. (Speed is determined by the Ethernet port speed of the computer.)

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Contents HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge Welcome Table of Contents Overview Features Requirements System RequirementsPackage contents IntroductionFront View Back ViewInstallation Hardware InstallationInstallation Installation Installation Installation of the utility software Installation of the utility software Click Next to continue Click Install to start the Installation Wizard Installation of the utility software Powerline Conﬁguration Utility Powerline Conﬁguration Utility Powerline Conﬁguration Utility Powerline Conﬁguration Utility Powerline Conﬁguration Utility Powerline Conﬁguration Utility Powerline Conﬁguration Utility Network Conﬁguration Networking Terms What is a node?What is a bridge? How do I know if I require a node or a Bridge?Can I use both in the same network? HomePlug Network TopologiesUsing the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Node Mode Using the HomePlug USB Adapter and Ethernet Bridge Node Mode Powerline Network Conﬁguration Network Conﬁguration Using the HomePlug Ethernet bridge to play game remotely Topic 1 Using Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP/2000 Networking BasicsClick Next in the windowright for the Network Setup Wizard Networking Basics Following window, select among Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Then click Finish on this next window Networking Basics Go to StartProgramsAccessories Command Prompt Networking Basics Topic 3 Assigning a Static IP Address Networking Basics Networking Basics Topic 4. Sharing Disks/Folders Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Topic 5. Share Printers Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Click on Add a printer Select the network printer option and click Next Find the printer you would like to share and click Next Networking Basics Networking Basics Sharing Internet Access Topic 6. Sharing Internet AccessPlease follow these steps for setting up Internet Sharing Sharing Internet Access Checking Router Settings Frequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions/TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Technical Support Technical Support Speciﬁcations Limited Warranty Radio & TV Interference Statement Contact info