IOGear GHPB42 user manual Installation

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Installation

7.You can see the network connection is already established.

At this point, you can start communicating with the other computers or devices on the powerline. Please refer to Network Conﬁ guration section in how to set up networks for various purposes.

In order to add security and other utilities, you will need to install the utility software. Please refer to the following section for details. Please notice that Homeplug bridge supports many other operating systems, but the utility software is only designed for Windows based computers.

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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 Networking Terms What is a node? What is a bridge?Network Conﬁguration 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