ZyXEL Communications 100 manual

PL-100

PowerLine 85 Mbps Ethernet Adapter

User’s Guide

Version 1.00

9/2005

Contents

User’s Guide Copyright Disclaimer Trademarks Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Interference Statement Notice Certifications Safety Warnings ZyXEL Limited Warranty Note Customer Support Page Page Table of Contents Page List of Figures Page List of Tables Page Preface About This User's Guide Related Documentation User Guide Feedback Syntax Conventions Page Getting to Know Your PL-100 1.2 Key Features Up to an 85 Mbps Data Rate Over Power Lines 56-bitDES Link Encryption No New Wiring to Install 1.3System Requirements 1.4Applications for the PL-100 1.4.1Broadband Internet Access via Cable or DSL Modem 1.4.2Connect a Computer, Printer or Game Device to a Network 1.4.3Share Files, Printers and Other Devices Page Connecting the PL-100 2.1 Preparing to Install the PL-100 2.2 Connecting the PL-100 2.2.2 Connecting the PL-100to a Computer PWR LINK ETHN 2.2.3 LED Status Installing the PL-100Software 3.1 Installation of the Utility User Name Organization Only for me Change Cancel Finish Using the Configuration Utility 4.1 Configuration Utility Main Screen Page Page 4.2 Privacy Screen 4.3 Diagnostics Screen Page 4.4 About Screen Page Troubleshooting 5.1 Using LEDs to Diagnose a Problem Page APPENDIX A Page APPENDIX B Windows 95/98/Me Client Client for Microsoft Networks Configuring Properties IP Address Obtain an IP address automatically Specify an IP address Verifying Settings Run IP Configuration Windows 2000/NT/XP Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) General •Click Advanced IP Settings TCP/IP Address IP address Subnet mask Use the following DNS server addresses Preferred DNS server Alternate DNS server Advanced 8Click OK to close the Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) Properties window Close Local Area Connection Properties 1Click Start, All Programs, Accessories and then Command Prompt Command Prompt Macintosh OS 8/9 Macintosh OS •Select Built-inEthernet from the Show list Using DHCP Apply Now Index