IOGear GHPB21 user manual Welcome

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Welcome

Thank you for purchasing one of the most user-friendly networking devices on the market. IOGEAR’s HomePlug to Ethernet Bridges are first-class networking devices designed to network your computers at home (or in your small office). This device allows you to set up your home network via the most pervasive medium in your house

– the home power lines. It is easy to set up, and it doesn’t require any additional wiring in the house.

To better serve you, IOGEAR offers an array of additional USB 2.0, USB 1.1, FireWire, KVM, and other peripheral products. For more information or to purchase additional IOGEAR products, visit us at www.IOGEAR.com

We hope you enjoy using your IOGEAR HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge, another first-rate connectivity solution from IOGEAR.

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IOGEAR, the IOGEAR logo, MiniView, VSE are trademarks or registered trademarks of IOGEAR, Inc. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. IBM is a registered trademark of International Business Machines, Inc. Macintosh, G3/G4 and iMac are registered trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc. IOGEAR makes no warranty of any kind with regards to the information presented in this document. All information furnished here is for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice. IOGEAR, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any inaccuracies or errors that may appear in this document.

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Contents HomePlug to Ethernet Bridge Page Welcome Table of Contents Overview Features System Requirements 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 Networking Basics Topic 1 Using Network Setup Wizard in Windows XP/2000Click 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 Topic 6. Sharing Internet Access Sharing Internet AccessSharing Internet Access Sharing Internet Access Checking Router Settings Frequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting TroubleshootingTroubleshooting Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Getting Technical Support Getting Technical Support Product Specifications Limited Warranty Page Page Contact info