IOGear GHPB42 user manual Overview

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Overview

IOGEAR’s HomePlug Ethernet Bridge allows you to network your home computers through the most pervasive medium in your house - the electric power lines - and share Broadband Internet connections, printers, transfer ﬁ les, play games, and more.

This unit can be used to HomePlug-enable one computer with a 10/100Base-T adapter, or to make a group of computers HomePlug-ready through either a network switch or router.

It can also be used to link through a powerline two network devices such as gaming devices, wireless access points and more.

This unit is compliant with HomePlug Powerline Speciﬁ cations 1.0, offers up to 85 Mbps bandwidth, and is less prone to interference. Installation requires only that a 10/100Base-T network adapter is installed on the computer. By offering 56-bit DES encryption, it is also much more secure than other home networking technologies such as wireless Ethernet.

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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