User manual SAGEM TURBO PLUG

[. . . ] SAGEM TURBO PLUG User Guide Reference: 252 207 972 ed. 1 July 2005 Issue Sagem Communication closely follows all technical changes and continually strives to improve its products for the benefit of its customers. It therefore reserves the right to change the documentation accordingly without notice. All the trademarks mentioned in this guide are registered to their respective owners: · · · SAGEM is a registered trademark of SAFRAN, Windows and Internet ExplorerTM are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation, HomePlug is a registered trademark of HomePlug Power Alliance. [. . . ] For encryption, you need the adapters' security IDs. You must also configure a network password in order to protect your network. Below is a description of how to configure the network. Be sure to have close to hand the adapter passwords (security ID) you have noted down. The configuration assistant needs them to configure the network. The password (security ID) appears on the rear panel of each adapter. ! The "Power Line" adapter directly connected to your computer is automatically detected and configured. The Privacy tab lets you: · · manage your local network and ensure the privacy of the data you send. configure the network name used to encrypt the data sent over your local area network. Notes: 1) 2) Adapters supplied in packs of two have a network name preconfigured at the factory, so you do not need to change it. Adapters supplied in packs of one have a universal, public network name (HomePlug). It is therefore advisable to change it to protect your network and protect you from any hacking. Nevertheless, you can use your adapters without protection; this is the default operating mode. You must assign the same network password to all the adapters belonging to the same network. 3) SAGEM TURBO PLUG UG - 252207972-01 Page 20 Reproduction and communication prohibited without permission of Sagem Communication 3 - SAGEM F@st PLUG Software · Select the Privacy tab: the dialog box opposite appears. "Private network name" area · In the appropriate field, enter the name you want to give to your private network. You can also reinstate the "HomePlug" public network name by clicking the "Use Default (Public network)" button. "Place on this network" field The "Set Local Device Only" button lets you change the network name of the local adapter only. After changing the local adapter's network name only, all the adapters listed in the Main view can no longer communicate with the local computer because they now belong to another computer network. The "Set All Devices" button lets you change the network name of all the adapters that appear in the Main view with their password (security ID). Reproduction and communication prohibited without permission of Sagem Communication SAGEM TURBO PLUG UG - 252207972-01 Page 21 3 - SAGEM F@st PLUG Software 3. 2. 4 "Diagnostics" tab The Diagnostics tab shows you the system information and a history of all the devices detected. · Select the Diagnostics tab; the dialog box opposite appears. The "System information" field displays the technical information concerning your PC and its connections to the "Power Line" networks. It includes the following data: · · · · · · · · MAC addresses of all the network ports on your PC, User name of the "Power Line" adapters connected to these ports and their MAC addresses, Name of the network to which the "Power Line" adapter belongs, Name of the supplier and reference number of the adapter, Firmware reference of the "Power Line" adapter, Software and hardware information of your PC, User name, Identification of the DLL and SAGEM F@st PLUG library. The Remote device histories field contains a history of all the remote "Power Line" adapters detected at least once by your PC. SAGEM TURBO PLUG UG - 252207972-01 Page 22 Reproduction and communication prohibited without permission of Sagem Communication 3 - SAGEM F@st PLUG Software The active adapters appear with a bit rate indication. The adapters that belong to other networks or that are no longer detected appear with a "?" in the "Rate (Mbps)" column. The information available in this area is as follows: · · · · · · · the adapter's user name, the adapter's MAC address, the adapter's password, the current bit rate, the network name, date and time the adapter was last seen, the manufacturer's name. This data can be saved ("Save report" button) in a file for emailing ("Email report" button) or printing ("Print report" button) for technical support purposes. The adapters that are no longer on the network can be removed from the list by clicking the "Delete" button. The network configuration can be altered or updated at any time. For this, repeat the configuration procedure described above. Reproduction and communication prohibited without permission of Sagem Communication SAGEM TURBO PLUG UG - 252207972-01 Page 23 3 - SAGEM F@st PLUG Software SAGEM TURBO PLUG UG - 252207972-01 Page 24 Reproduction and communication prohibited without permission of Sagem Communication 4 - Everything you need to know about the domestic network 4. Everything you need to know about the domestic network This section contains important and useful information concerning networks, from the configuration of your computers to general tips, through typical applications. 4. 1 Computer configuration Now that you have finished connecting and installing your SAGEM TURBO PLUG adapter, we would like to use this section to show you how to correctly configure your computers or check that the parameter settings are correct. [. . . ] This will expose you to hazardous voltages and other high risks. Note: The non-compliance with this clause immediately invalidates the warranty. The SAGEM TURBO PLUG is designed for connection to a TT or TN system power supply network. The SAGEM TURBO PLUG is not designed for connection to an electrical installation with IT system (power supply with independent neutral). [. . . ]