IOGear GHPB21 user manual Installation

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Installation

There are several ways to network your computers using the HomePlug Bridge. Before we get started, please NOTE:

Do not place HomePlug devices under direct sunlight or near high heat emitting devices; Do not place HomePlug devices near water or wet surfaces to avoid electric hazards; Do not place HomePlug devices on any moving or unstable surfaces;

It is recommended that you plug the HomePlug devices directly into the wall outlets, not to any power adapters, surge protectors or any device that filters signals.

If you plan to use this unit as a BRIDGE, not as a NODE; there is a limitation of having sixteen BRIDGES PER NETWORK, (refer to the Network Terms for details):

1.Remove the HomePlug Bridge, the power cord, the CAT5 cable and the installation CD from the package.

2.Allocate a space for the adapter's placement. Make sure you avoid the places mentioned above.

3.Plug one end of the CAT5 cable into the Ethernet port on the computer, and the other end into the Ethernet port of the bridge.

4.Plug the power cord into the HomePlug bridge and wall outlet.

5.At this point, the Power and Link LED should be on, and you should see the ACT (Activity) LED start blinking.

6.Turn on your computer and set up your networks (refer to Network Basics for more information).

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Contents HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge Page Welcome Table of Contents Overview Features Requirements System RequirementsIntroduction Front View Drawing Installation Installation Installation Installation Click Install to start the Installa- tion Wizard Installation Installation Network Configuration Network Configuration Network Configuration Network Configuration Network Configuration Network Configuration Network Configuration NetworkTerms HomePlug NetworkTopologies Using the HomePlug to USB Adapter only Using the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Node Mode Using the HomePlug USB Adapter and Ethernet Bridge Node Mode Network Configuration Topic 1 Using Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP/2000 Networking BasicsClick Next in the windowright for Network Setup Wizard Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Networking Basics Click Next Then click Finish on this next window Networking Basics Topic 2 Checking IP ad- dresses in Windows XP 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 AccessSharing Internet Access Sharing Internet Access Checking Router Settings Troubleshooting Frequently Asked Questions/TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Getting Technical Support Getting Technical Support Product Specifications Limited Warranty Page Page Contact info