IOGear GHPB21 user manual Troubleshooting

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Troubleshooting

4.What is the difference between bridge mode and node mode in the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge (GHPB21)?

Bridge mode operates without software installation and can work with any 10/100Base-T or 10Base-T Ethernet connections. By connecting the bridge to a router, switch, or Ethernet based device (XBOX, PlayStation, Web Tablet, PocketPC, Computer, etc.), you will be able to make these devices bridge onto the HomePlug network.

Node mode operates by connecting the HomePlug USB adapter (GHPU21) or Ethernet bridge (GHPB21) to one computer (ONLY) and installing drivers onto the computer, allowing it to set the device into Node Mode. The advantage with Node Mode operation is there is no limitation to the number of nodes that can operate on a HomePlug network.

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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