User manual GIGAFAST PE901-UI

[. . . ] 3 0. 5 Node and Bridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 1. 0 Installation 1. 1 PE901-UI (USB) 2K/XP/98/ME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 1. 2 PE902-EB (Ethernet) 2K/XP/ME/98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 2. 0 Basic Encryption 2. 1 Software Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ] The connection cannot pass through any UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply). There is also a limitation to number of HomePlug Ethernet Bridges. Because of how IP Packets and buffer zones were designed, there can only be 2 HomePlug Ethernet Bridges on the same HomePlug network at all times. However, there can be an unlimited number of nodes present on the network, technically speaking. 0. 5 Nodes and Bridges What is the difference between a Node and a Bridge?A node is any device that resides or is connected directly onto an existing network. A computer with a Network card connected to a switch is a node. A Mac connected to a hub is also a node. A bridge is used when connecting one type or group of networks with another type After the encryption is successfully applied, the program will search for other HomePlug devices with the same encryption. -18- -3- or group of networks. Because connecting every computer from one network together with the other network would result in cables everywhere. Instead, a bridge is brought in to have 1 connection between the networks instead of 20. The bridge in HomePlug terms functions like a concentration device that connects multiple computers onto the HomePlug network using 1 HomePlug device. How do I know if I require a Node or a Bridge?How do I tell which one I currently have. The Bridge function only works with Ethernet HomePlug models because USB devices can't be shared yet. The default connection type for Ethernet adapters is Bridge. The only way to turn it off is to install the utility that comes with the unit. It is possible to have both Nodes and Bridges on a network as long as there is only a maximum of 2 Bridge. It is also okay to have USB Nodes on the same network as Ethernet Nodes. At this point, your computer will searching for any connected HomePlug adapters. If you are searching for HomePlug Ethernet Bridge, it will find the closest one to the system. This indicates that the closest HomePlug devices has been located and the encryption is ready to be applied. Insert the correct encryption here and click Next. -4- -17- 3. After you have entered your desired encryption key, the software will then proceed to search your immediate network for HomePlug adapters that have the same encryption key and will make a list of them. [. . . ] Please refer to Chapter 0. 5 on Nodes and Bridges to find out. If you have a Node situation, then click Yes. Otherwise click No. -8- -13- Enter a username and organization and continue installation. (Username and Organization have no importance in device operation. [. . . ]