User manual LINKSYS HPES03

[. . . ] Linksys makes no warranty or representation, expressed, implied, or statutory, with respect to its products or the contents or use of this documentation and all accompanying software, and specifically disclaims its quality, performance, merchantability, or fitness for any particular purpose. Linksys reserves the right to revise or update its products, software, or documentation without obligation to notify any individual or entity. Please direct all inquiries to: Linksys P. O. FCC STATEMENT The HomeLink Broadband Network Bridge has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. [. . . ] Connect one HomeLink telephone cable into one side of Port 1, then continue (with another cable) to your next HomeLink device through the port's other side. See page 7 of this User Guide for further information. Connect your power adapter to your Broadband Bridge through the Power port. 10BaseT HomeLink Power 3 Linksys HomeLinkTM Series Front Panel LEDs Power The Power LED is illuminated when the Broadband Bridge is powered on. A Link LED will illuminate above a specific port number (1, 2 or 3) if the corresponding port is successfully connected to a network device. An Activity LED will illuminate above a specific port number if the corresponding port is currently sending or receiving data over the network. A Collision LED will illuminate above a specific port number if the corresponding port is currently experiencing network collisions. If you are experiencing excessive collisions, verify that your cabling is undamaged and properly connected. Link Activity Collision 4 Broadband Network Bridge Using the Broadband Network Bridge Installation Overview Because the Broadband Network Bridge is a stand-alone device that requires no software or system configuration, setup involves nothing but plugging everything in and turning everything on. There are, however, a few limitations to the amount of physical space your network will be able to cover without running the risk of data corruption. These restrictions are due to HomePNA and Ethernet standard limits on the recommended length of your networking cables. (See below. ) Ethernet Cabling Although there are different grades of Ethernet network cabling, you should use Category 5 unshielded twisted-pair (UTP) for each Ethernet connection you make, and no Ethernet cable should exceed 100 meters (328 feet) in length. Category 5 cabling can be obtained at most computer stores, or you can crimp your own. (See page 10 for more details. ) Phoneline Cabling Because of the limitations of standard telephone cables, HomeLink HomePNA devices require that no network of HomeLink cabling exceeds a total length of 150 meters (500 feet). In other words, if you have more than 500 feet of telephone wires connecting your network, you will likely experience data loss. Beside that, any standard telephone cable will do. Note: Power everything off before connecting a PC to the Broadband Network Bridge. If both the computer and bridge are powered on when the initial connection is made, the network will act erratically and you will have to reset the bridge. 5 Linksys HomeLinkTM Series Connecting Your Devices to the Bridge The following steps will have your Broadband Network Bridge up and running in minutes. Ensure that every component of your network (including your Broadband Network Bridge) is powered off. If you are uplinking to a DSL modem, cable modem, Ethernet hub, or Ethernet switch, connect it to the bridge through the bridge's uplink port with a network cable. Keep in mind that using the uplink port deactivates 10BaseT Port 3. Connect your Ethernet-equipped devices to the bridge through the Bridge's 10BaseT ports. If you are not uplinking the Broadband Bridge to an Ethernet device, both 10BaseT ports 2 and 3 will be available. If you are using the bridge's uplink port, only port 2 will be active. Ethernet devices should be connected to the Bridge with a network cable. [. . . ] · If you are linking to a hub or a switch, ensure that the hub or switch is functioning correctly. · If you are connecting to a cable modem, try plugging the cable modem into the bridge's uplink port rather than a 10BaseT port. · If all else fails, reset the Bridge. 9 Linksys HomeLinkTM Series Appendix Twisted Pair Cabling There are different grades, or categories, of twisted-pair cabling. Category 5 is the most reliable and is highly recommended. [. . . ]