IOGear GHPB21 user manual Overview

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Overview

IOGEAR's HomePlug Powerline Network Ethernet Bridge allows you to network your home comput- ers through the electric power lines in the house. Setting up a home network has never been so simple, just connect your computer to the HomePlug Bridge via the CAT5 patch cable provided in the package, and then plug the power end to your AC power outlet, you are connected!

This unit is compliant to HomePlug Powerline Specification 1.0 and offers up to 14 Mbps bandwidth while being less prone to interference. 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 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