User manual SMC HP1D-ETH

[. . . ] If any of the items are missing or damaged, contact your local SMC distributor. · · · · · EZ ConnectTM Powerline to Ethernet Desktop Adapter Powerline Cord One CAT-5 Ethernet cable CD with User Guide and EZ Configuration Utility Quick Installation Guide If possible, retain the carton and original packing materials in case there is a need to return the product. Minimum Requirements · · · An Ethernet-enabled device, such as a PC or game console system. Windows or Mac-based PC to use the EZ Configuration Utility CD-ROM* Note: A CD-ROM drive is only required if you want to install the EZ Configuration Utility from EZ Install CD. [. . . ] Click the [Yes] button to reboot your PC. When you computer finishing restarting, the installation is complete and you can now use this utility to configure your Powerline network. CHAPTER 5 | Using the EZ Configuration Utility To access the EZ Configuration Utility, follow the steps below: 1. Select the [SMC EZ HomePlug Configuration Manager 1. 0] folder, and then click on the [SMC EZ HomePlug Configuration Manager 1. 0] icon. Note: Before you run this utility please make sure that you have a SMC Powerline device connected directly to the PC. The SMC EZ Configuration Utility window is shown below. With this utility you can configure and manage all of your SMC Powerline devices. This section will show the available Powerline devices on your network The [Add Device] button allows you to add remote Powerline devices. The [Network Password] button The [Diagnostics] button launches the builtin utility to troubleshoot your Powerline network CHAPTER 6 | Understanding the Information in the SMC EZ Configuration Utility When you launch the EZ Configuration utility it will automatically scan your Powerline network for all the available Powerline adapters. If a new Powerline device is added to your network it will automatically show up in the utility. Device List The Powerline adapters are displayed in the [Device List] window. The default device name is the Model number of the Powerline adapter. There will be two types of devices displayed in your device list: Local Device This is the Powerline device that is connected to the PC that you are using or if you are connect to a router and the Powerline device is connected to. The local device will not have a Rate associated to it or require you to enter a device password to change the Network Password. Remote Device These are Powerline adapters that are connected to other devices in your house, such as a PC. These devices will show you the Rate they are linked up at. If you wish to change the Network Password on these units, then you will have to enter the Device Password. Local Device Remote Device Device Names The SMC EZ Configuration Utility allows you to change the name of your Powerline devices to make them easier to manage. For example, if you have 4 Powerline adapters in your house, you can give them a name that represents there locations. To change the Device Name, highlight the Powerline adapter in your Device list and click on the [Rename] button or right mouse-click on the Device icon and select [Rename] Delete Devices You can also delete devices from the EZ Configuration Utility. To do this, simply highlight the Powerline adapter in your Device List and click on the [Delete] button or right mouse-click on the Device icon and select [Delete] For more information on the other EZ Configuration Utility features, see the sections outlined below. CHAPTER 7 | Add a Powerline Device The [Add Device] button is used to add a Powerline device to the EZ Configuration Utility before you connect the hardware to your network. When you click the [Add Device] button, the dialog box below will be displayed: To add a Powerline device to your network, you will need to enter in the Device Password. The Device password is listed on the lablel on the back of your Powerline device. On the SMCHP1D-ETH and SMCHP1D-USB the Device Password is listed as [DEK: XXXXXXXXXXXX]. Note: DEK stands for "Device Encryption Key" Once you have added the Powerline hardware to the EZ Configuration Utility, then you can connect the actual unit in the remote location where it is needed to extend your network connection over the Powerline network. By using this feature you can easily setup a Powerline network with the EZ Configuration Utility and setup and manage the network very efficiently. CHAPTER 8 | Setting a Network Password When you click the [Network Password] button the Network Password wizard will launch. This wizard is used to change the Security Key for all the devices configured with the EZ Configuration Manger. [. . . ] However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures: · · · · Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment or device Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver's Consult a dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for assistance This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. [. . . ]