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HomePlug USB AdapterUser Manual (GHPU01)

InstallationNote:Do not place HomePlug devices under direct sunlight or near high-heat-emitting devices;Do not place HomePlug devices near water or we

Installation86. Insert the installation CD. If CDdoes not automatically load, run(CD Drive Letter):\usb\setup.exe7. Click Next.

Installation8. Read, understand and accept theagreement and continue by click-ing Next.9

Installation9. Enter a user name andorganization name, and clickNext to continue installation.(Username and Organizationhave no importance in device o

10. Press “Install” to start theInstallation Wizard:11Installation

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13Installation11. After installation is success-ful, a window will come upprompting for the installationof the HomePlug to USBadapter. Go ahead and pl

14Installation12. New Hardware Found Wizardwill come up prompting for theinstallation of the HomePlug toUSB adapter using the searchfor best driver au

15InstallationDue to the fact that the HomePlug drivershave not been certified by Microsoft yet, Win-dows may ask you if you wish to continue.Continue

16Installation13. The following screen willshow selections, pleaseselect the IOGEAR HPUSB to Ethernet Adapterand click Next.

14. The following screen maycome up as a window.Since you are installing anUSB adapter, click on “Noor Not Sure”.17Installation

15. Installation is now complete.Press Finish.18Installation

16. Please restart your com-puter for changes to go intoeffect.19Installation

HomePlug Utility Setup Steps:1. After restarting your computer,you should see this icon on yourdesktop. Click on it to begin con-figuring your HomePlu

2. Click Next to begin theconfiguration.21Network Configuration

22Network Configuration3. Click Next to continue.

4. Type in a network passwordbetween 4 and 24 characterslong and click Next. The pass-word can consist of any com-bination of numbers and/or let-ter

24Network Configuration5. Click Next.

25Network Configuration6. Once your HomePlug hasbeen configured, click Next. Ifother devices are presently onthe HomePlug network, theirMAC addresses

7. After the configuration is com-plete, click Finish.26Network Configuration

Thank you for purchasing one of the most user-friendly networking devices on the market. IOGEAR’s HomePlug toUSB adapters are first-class networking d

Network TermsWhat is a node?A node is any given device that resides or is connected onto an existing network. A computer with anetwork card connected

28Networking Configurationthere is a limitation of having only two bridges on the same Powerline network.You will have to use bridges to connect two M

29Networking Configurationa. Using HomePlug USB Adapter ONLY

b. Using a HomePlug Ethernet Bridge (Node Mode)30Networking Configuration

c. Using HomePlug to USB Adapter ANDEthernet Bridge (Node Mode)(Only 2 HomePlug Bridges can be used)31Networking Configuration

d. Using the Ethernet Bridge to make a sub network HomePlug-ready to communicate withthe other HomePlug nodes. (Only two HomePlug Bridges can be used

Networking BasicsPrior to installing HomePlug, you may have had some ideas about using your new network. This sectionwill help you get started on tho

Click “Next” in the followingwindow for the NetworkSetup Wizard.34Networking Basics

Read and follow the instructionsin the window below and thenclick “Next”.35Networking Basics

In the following window, selectamong the 3 options whichbest describe this computerand then click “Next”. If yourcomputer connects to a broad-band rou

Table of ContentsOverviewFeaturesRequirementsIntroductionInstallationNetwork ConfigurationNetworking Basics- Network Setup Wizard- Checking IP Address

Fill in the information in the fol-lowing window as you desireand then click “Next”.37Networking Basics

Enter the Workgroup nameas you wish and then click“Next”. (Very important: Allcomputers on your networkshould have the sameWorkgroup name.)38Networki

Review the setting in thefollowing screen, and click“Next” to continue. If youwant to change any set-tings, you need to click“Back” and start overagai

Networking Basics40Please wait while the Net-work Setup Wizard appliesthe changes and config-ures the computer.

When the configuration isdone, the following screenwill come up. Select one ofthe 4 options according toyour needs.Networking Basics41

Networking Basics42In this case, the last choicewas selected, click “Next”.Then click “Finish” on the nextwindow.

The new setting will take effect after you restart the computer. Click “Yes” to restart the computer.Congratulations, you have completed configuring t

Topic 2: Checking IPaddresses in Windows XP/2000Go toStart>Programs>Accessories>Command Prompt.Networking Basics44

Type “ipconfig” at the prompt, then press Enter. Youwill see the IP address of this computer.Networking Basics45

Topic 3: Assigning a Static IP Address(Note: If you use DHCP-capable gateway/router,you don’t need to assign any static IP addressesbecause the gatewa

OverviewIOGEAR’s HomePlug Powerline Network USB Adapter allows you to network your home computers throughthe electric power lines in the house. Settin

Networking Basics47in the desired IP address and subnet mask (it isrecommended to use the default subnet mask asshown in the following window. Subnet

Networking Basics48Click “Close” on the Local Area Connection Properties win-dow.You have completed static IP address assignment.

Networking Basics49Topic 4. Sharing Disks/FoldersOnce the network has been checked / con-figured, you can access other systems via"My Network Pla

Networking Basics2. In the following window, click to select “Share thisfolder”. Then click on “Permission”.50

Networking Basics3. Please note that by default, all usersdefined on your XP Professional systemwill have full permissions. You can reducethe permiss

Networking Basics524. Click OK on the original Sharing and Securitywindow to conclude the process.

Networking Basics535. Once a disk or folder is shared, the icon will show it via the "holding hand".Topic 5. Share PrintersYou may now share

Click on the printer you wantto share with others on thenetwork and select “Share thisprinter”.Networking Basics54

Networking Basics2. In the following window, click on “Share thisPrinter” and type in the share name you wouldlike. After this is done, click on “App

Now when you go to “Print-ers and Faxes” in the Con-trol Panel, you will see thesupporting hand underneaththe printer, which meansthat the printer i

Features• No extra wires, using the most pervasive medium in your home – power lines• Allows multiple computers to share Internet access, printers, an

Networking Basics571. Go to a computer that isnot connected to the printer andselect “Start” from the Task Bar“Control Panel” then “Printersand other

2. Click on "Add a printer."Networking Basics58

Networking Basics3. Select the network printeroption and click Next.59

4. Find the printer you wouldlike to share and click Next.Networking Basics60

Networking Basics5. Decide if you would liketo choose this printer asa default printer andclick Next.61

6. You have now added theprinter to your computer,click Finish.Now you may use theNetwork Printer as if itwere directly connectedto the computer. Mak

Sharing Internet AccessTopic 6. Sharing Internet AccessSo how can the Internet connection be shared among other computers on the HomePlugnetwork?Since

Sharing Internet Access64• Also all computers that share the Internet connection must be connected to a HomePlugUSB Adapter or a HomePlug Ethernet Bri

Sharing Internet Accessa. Make sure that the DSL/Cable modem is connected to the Router (using the WAN porton the router.)b. Connect the HomePlug Brid

Checking Router Settings:Please assure that the following settings on your router are set:(The setup windows will depend on the router manufacturer&ap

• Available USB port and CD-ROM drive for the Windows based computer that you plan to install thisdevice to• Windows 98, 98SE, ME, 2000, and XP• Avail

TroubleshootingFrequently Asked Questions/Troubleshooting1. Will HomePlug work in my house or apartment?If the house or apartment was built under U.S.

Troubleshooting684. What is the difference between bridge mode and node mode in the HomePlug EthernetBridge (GHPB01)?Bridge mode operates without soft

problem, go into Windows Safe Mode and disable the Virtual Private Networking Adapter.You can disable the Adapter by right clicking on your Network Ne

8. What OS does the HomePlug utility software fully support?Windows 98SE, ME, XP, and 2000. Windows NT and Mac are only supported by theHomePlug Ethe

To help IOGEAR® customers obtain the highest level of performance from their HomePlugdevices, the IOGEAR® Service Support team is available to answer

Getting Technical Support721) What is the purchase date and serial number of the product?2) Were any messages displayed on the screen when the error o

Product Specifications73

Limited Warranty74Limited WarrantyIN NO EVENT SHALL THE DIRECT VENDOR'S LIABILITY FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAG

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IOGEAR’s HomePlug to USB adapter allows you to network your computers via your current existinghome power line. It offers a data transmission speed of

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Introduction6Front View: (Drawing)1. Power LED – lights up in green when plugged into a power outlet2. Collision LED – lights in green whenever there