IOGear GHPB42 user manual Features

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Features

•Extend your WiFi network through existing powerlines

•Network your gaming devices through powerlines to play games with a remote partner

•No extra wires required to create a network, simply use the most pervasive medium in your home

–powerlines

•Very easy and intuitive to install and set up

•HomePlug Powerline Speciﬁ cations 1.0 compliant

•Up to 85 Mbps bandwidth

•Up to 990 feet (300 meters) range through powerlines, sufﬁ cient for most households

•Worldwide compatibility

•Low risk of interference by other RF sources

•56-bit DES encryption assures data security

•Encryption done by hardware, with no sacriﬁce to bandwidth

•Most reliable home networking technology

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Contents HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge Welcome Table of Contents Overview Features System Requirements RequirementsIntroduction Package contentsBack View Front ViewHardware Installation 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 What is a bridge? Networking Terms What is a node?Network Conﬁguration How do I know if I require a node or a Bridge?HomePlug Network Topologies Can I use both in the same network?Using 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 Networking Basics Topic 1 Using Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP/2000Click 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 Topic 6. Sharing Internet Access Sharing Internet AccessPlease follow these steps for setting up Internet Sharing Sharing Internet Access Checking Router Settings Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting Frequently Asked QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions Frequently Asked Questions Technical Support Technical Support Speciﬁcations Limited Warranty Radio & TV Interference Statement Contact info