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200 Mbps
MegaPlug
Ethernet
Adapter
Model #: HPE200AV
User Manual
Ver 1.0
™
Solutions for the Digital Life
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Table of Contents 1 Introduction 1 Package Contents 1 Features 2 System Requirements 2 Getting to Know the Ethernet Adapter 3 Technical Support
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Introduction 1 Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mpbs Ethernet Adapter. The MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter is one of the easiest ways to enjoy home or small business networking. It operates on the MegaPlug Powerline Specification AV stan- dard, providing fast data transfer speeds over home AC wiring. Since home power lines are the most common medium in households, with multiple outlets in every room, the MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter allows multiple desktop and laptop comput- ers
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Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Features s HomePlug Turbo compliant s 200 Mbps data rate (maximum) s 128-bit AES encryption s Two-pronged US power plug (fits ungrounded power outlets) s Power and Link indicators System Requirements s At least one available power outlet s Standard home power wiring s Computer with the following: · CD-ROM drive · IBM compatible running at 200 MHz or better · Windows 2000, or XP installed · 64 MB of RAM · Eth
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Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual Chapter 1 Introduction Getting to Know the Ethernet Adapter This section contains a quick description of the Adapter’s external features. Front Panel The Adapter’s front panel features 3 lights (LEDs): Power Light The Power light glows green when sychronized with another device. If the Power light is off, it can still be powered up. Link Light The Link light glows green when an Ethernet connection is detected. Ethernet Light The Ethe
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Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual Technical Support Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making durable, high-quality, high-perfor- mance products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support Department is available all day every day to provide professional support. Actiontec Electronics, Inc. 760 N. Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Technical Support Phone: (USA) 1-888-436-0657 E-mail: http://support.actiontec.com/email_support/support_form.php Internet
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Connecting the MegaPlug Adapter 2 To connect the Adapter, it must be connected to a computer, plugged into a stan- dard wall outlet, and the Configuration Utility loaded on the computer. Connecting the Adapters To use the Adapters properly, two Adapters should be plugged into electrical out- lets, and devices (computers, printers, etc.) connected to them. Connecting an Adapter to a Computer 1. Get an Adapter and one Ethernet cable. 2. Insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port
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Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting the MegaPlug Adapters 5. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on a router/ gateway connected to a computer. Follow the instructions in the next section, “Installing the Configuration Utility.” Installing the Configuration Utility After connecting the Adapters, install the Configuration Utility: 1. Insert the Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer connected to an Adapter. 2.
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Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual Chapter 2 Connecting the MegaPlug Adapters 4. When this window appears, click Finish. 5. Repeat for other computers connected to an Adapter. Note: If using a computer running Windows Vista, you may ☞ have to click through a “User Account Control” window to install the program. The MegaPlug Adapters are now connected and ready to use, and the Configuration Utility is loaded on the computers. Go to chapter 3, “Using the Configuratio
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Using the 3 Configuration Utility Once the Adapters have been properly connected and installed, the user can further configure the Adapters using the Actiontec MegaPlug AV Configuration Utility. To access the Utility: 1. Click Start on the desktop, then Programs. 2. From the Programs menu, find “Actiontec MegaPlug AV ,” then select MegaPlug AV Configuration Utility. Note: If you are running Windows Vista, instead of selecting ☞ “MegaPlug AV Configuration Utility,” right-click on it. Then,
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Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual Enter an encryption key in the “Encryption Key” text box to provide security for your MegaPlug AV network. The key is similar to a password, can be made up of any combination of letters or numbers, from 4 to 8 characters long , and is not case sensitive. Once activated (by clicking Save Key), this key must be entered into any device’s network configuration to join the MegaPlug AV network. Important: All Adapters on the same network
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Troubleshooting 4 This chapter contains a list of problems that may be encountered while using the MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter, and techniques to solve them. Note that these tech- niques may not be successful in all cases. Also included is a list of frequently asked questions. Troubleshooting If the Adapter is showing signs of trouble, before attempting any other trouble- shooting procedures, plug the adapter into a working electrical wall socket. The Power light doesn’t light up after I plug th
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Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual Chapter 4 Troubleshooting s Use the Adapter’s Configuration Utility to detect all other Adapters on the network. Then, plug the Adapters into adjacent sockets. If the Ethernet lights still don’t illuminate, contact technical support. The Power and Link lights are on, but I can’t access the router/gateway from the computer s Try plugging the Adapters in different power outlets, preferably closer together. s Make sure all Adapters on
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Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Does using the Adapter cause any interference with other home network- ing devices? No. The Adapter operates at a different frequency than other power line control devices and can co-exist with technologies such as X-10, CEBus, and LONworks. Can my neighbor receive the Adapter’s network signal? It is possible for a neighbor to receive the network signal. To prevent this, change the default 128-bit AES securi
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Setting Up Static IP Address 5 To communicate with a MegaPlug Ethernet Adapter from a computer on the net- work, the user may have to switch the IP address settings from DHCP-enabled to static IP, so that the computer and the Adapter are on the same subnet. To set up static IP on a computer, select the operating system and follow the instructions. Note: The following procedures are based on the Adapter’s ☞ factory default IP address. If the Adapter’s IP address has been changed, enter th
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Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 3. When the “Control Panel” window appears, double-click Network and Internet. 4. The “Network and Internet” window appears. Click Network and Sharing Center. 16 17
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Actiontec MegaPlug AV 200 Mbps Ethernet Adapter User Manual Chapter 5 Setting Up Static IP Address 5. The “Network and Sharing Center” screen appears. From the menu on the left, click Manage network connections. 6. The “Network Connections” screen appears.. Double-click Local Area Connection. 16 17
