Asoka PlugLink Adding computers to a home network, Setting up your IP address and computer name

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Asoka™ PlugLink™ Wall Mount Users Manual

Adding computers to a home network

Note: Asoka support only provide connectivity support on our products. The information below is provided as a reference guide. For additional support, please contact Microsoft®.

Setting up your IP address and computer name

Windows will default to set up the IP address and gateway address automatically. If it is neces- sary to change the IP address, refer to your operating system help for instructions.

When sharing computers on a home network it helps to refer to the computers using their given name. When the operating system was installed a name may have been provided, to change this name use the following procedure:

Windows 98SE: Open the control panel from the Start menu under 'Settings' and double click the 'network' icon. Select the 'Identification' tab and type the name in the 'Computer Name' box.

Windows 2000: Open the control panel from the Start menu under 'Settings' and double click the 'System' icon. Select the 'Network Identification' tab and click 'Properties'. Type the name in the 'Computer Name' box.

Windows XP: Select Start->Control Panel->Performance and Maintenance->System, Select the 'Computer Name' tab, click the 'Change' button and type in a new name.

Setting up Internet access sharing

To get Internet access sharing to work on a powerline network, the following items are needed:

•Cable Modem or DSL Modem connected to the Internet (or other high speed Internet access).

•Ethernet Router connected to the Modem.

•Ethernet Powerline bridge connected to the router.

•One powerline adapter connected to each computer.

To set up Internet sharing:

•Check the router manual for correct installation and setup of the broadband connection.

•Connect the Ethernet Wall Mount to a LAN port on the router.

•Connect the Ethernet Wall Mount to a power outlet.

•Check that the ETH-LNK/ACT is on, both on the router and powerline device. If not, double check power and all connections.

•Follow the installation procedure for the other powerline adapters.

•Start Internet Explorer on the computer and allow a little while for the program to detect your network setup. Note that if Internet Explorer was previously set up for a dial up connection, the settings need to be changed. The program help will provide instructions.

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Contents User’s Manual Table of Contents Introduction Important Safety Information Home Networking Hpna Getting Started Page Page Abbr Full Word Description Getting Intimate with your Powerline Networking DeviceInstallation Instructions Installing the Asoka PlugLink USB Wall Mount PL9720-USBWhat This Package Contains System Requirements for your PL9720-USBPage Page System Requirements for PL9620-ETH Installing Your PL9620-ETHPage Page Encryption Utility User’s Guide Page Page Quick guide to network encryption Setting up Internet access sharing Setting up your IP address and computer nameTo set up Internet sharing Adding computers to a home networkSetting up file sharing To setup a computer to share its filesTo access other computers shared files Appendix a SpecificationsTrouble Shooting Guide Appendix BIf it just doesnt work… Page Can Not Share My Internet Access It Works But It Is Slow Technical Support and RMA Appendix CAppendix D FCC StatementFCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement Appendix E Limited WarrantyPage Glossary Appendix FPage Page Page Page Asoka USA Corporation
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