Abocom Systems UHF1KB USB 1M HomePNA & 10/100M Fast Ethernet Adapter User Manual users manual

Abocom Systems Inc USB 1M HomePNA & 10/100M Fast Ethernet Adapter users manual

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Doc. No.: 092001-01USB1M Home PNA& 10/100FAST ETHERNETUser Manual
1 -REGULATORY STATEMENTSPart15, Class BThis device complies with Part 15 of FCC rules.Operation is subject to the following two conditions:1. This device may not cause harmful interface, and2. This device must accept any interface received,including interface that may cause undesiredoperation. This equipment has been tested andfound to comply with the limits for a Class Bdigital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCCRules. These limits are designed to providereasonable protection against harmfulinterference in a residential installation. Thisequipment generates, uses and can radiate radiofrequency energy, and if not installed and used inaccordance with the instructions, may causeharmful interference to radio communications.However, there is no guarantee that interferencewill not occur in a particular installation. If thisequipment does cause harmful interference toradio or television reception, which can bedetermined by turning off and on, the user isencouraged to try to correct the interference byone or more of the following measures:• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the distance between the equipment andreceiver.• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuitdifferent from that to which the receiver isconnected.! Changes or modifications not expresslyapproved by party responsible for compliancecould void the user the user authority tooperate the equipment.
2 -FCC Part 68 RegistrationThis device complies with FCC Part 68 rules, and the use ofthis device is subject to the following restrictions:The FCC has established rules which permit this device to bedirectly connected to the telephone network. Standardizedjacks are used for these connections. This equipment shouldnot be used on party lines or coin phones.If this device is malfunctioning, it may also be causing harmto the telephone network; this device should bedisconnected until the source of the problem can bedetermined and until repair has been made. If this is notdone, the telephone company may temporarily disconnectservice.The telephone company may make changes in it's facilities,equipment, operation and procedures; if such changes affectthe compatibility or use of this device, the telephonecompany is required to give adequate notice of the situationwith the FCC.If the telephone company requests information on whatequipment is connected to their lines, inform them of:a. The telephone number to which this unit is connected.b. The Ringer Equivalence Number (REN).c. The USOC jack required.d. The FCC Registration number.Items (b) and (d) are indicated on the label. The RingerEquivalence Number (REN) is used to determine how manydevices can be connected to your telephone line. In mostareas, the sum of the REN's of all the devices on any one lineshould not exceed 5.0. If too many devices are attached, theymay not ring properly.
3 -Table of ContentsIntroductions...................................................... 1Features.......................................................... 2About Home Phone Networking Technology 2Specifications................................................. 3Parts Names and Functions............................ 4Hardware Installation......................................... 6Precaution...................................................... 6Getting Hooked Up........................................ 7Installing Ethernet Cabling............................ 8Installing Telephone Cabling......................... 8Software Installation.......................................... 9Installation for Windows 98 .......................... 9Installation for Windows 2000 .................... 11Installation for Windows ME ...................... 14Network Connection.................................... 16Client Setup ................................................. 19Using File and Printer Sharing..................... 21
1 -INTRODUCTIONSThe USB 1M HomePNA & 10/100 Fast Ethernetbrings the latest technology of instantconnectivity to multiple PCs over a home'sexisting telephone lines. You can network anynotebook computer by connecting it to anystandard phone line. No switches, hubs, or evenany additional cables is needed - the networkruns on standard home-grade telephone wiresjust like the ones you use everyday.This USB device is equipped with two standardRJ-11 telephone ports and a 10/100 dual-speedFast Ethernet port. You can connect to any1Mbps home phone network or any10BaseT/100BaseTX network without swappingdevices or running multiple adapters at once. Theadapter connects to your Windows 98 computervia USB (Universal Serial Bus), you can enjoythe advantage of true plug-and-play connectionsthrough a single interface.You can share Internet access via a dial-up, cablemodem or DSL connection, as well as files,printers, and CD-ROM drives at 1Mbps withoutinterrupting regular telephone service. The homephone networking runs on regular telephonecables, so there’s no extra hardware to buy. Justplug it into any standard wall jack and you’renetworked!The USB 1M HomePNA & 10/100 Fast Ethernetcomplies the HomePNA specification which letsyour phone line carry computer data as well asregular telephone voice service. Every standard
2 -telephone jack in the home is capable of hostinga PC - you can connect up to 25 computers, thustransforming the home's telephone wiring into aneasily expandable network.Features• Connects to a network using your existingtelephone Line -- No additional hubs ornetwork cables needed• Works with any PC with a USB port• Supports Microsoft Windows 98/2000/ME• 1Mbps transfer rate over telephone lines• Dual-speed RJ-45 port automatically detectsEthernet or Fast Ethernet cabling speed• External USB network adapter with 2 RJ-11modular telephone ports and 1 RJ-45 auto-sensing 10BaseT/100BaseTX port• USB cable included – true plug & play• HomePNA compliant• Connects up to 25 devices together on yourhome phone networkAbout Home Phone Networking TechnologyThe USB 1M HomePNA & 10/100 Fast Ethernetutilizes a technology known as FrequencyDivision Multiplexing (FDM) which essentiallydivides the data travelling over the phone linesinto separate frequencies - one for voice, one forhigh-bandwidth net access such as DSL, and onefor the network data. These frequencies can
3 -coexist on the same telephone line withoutimpacting one another.The 1 Megabit-per-second (one million bits-per-second) data rate is 18 times that of the fastestanalog modems available, which run at 56Kbps.Even high-speed modem, DSL, and ISDNconnections will perform at full speed on a homenetwork.Note: Because of the limitations ofstandard telephone cables, HomePhone Networking devices require thatyour cabling does not exceed a totallength of 500 feet for your entirenetwork.SpecificationsNetwork Standard" HomePNA specification 1.1" IEEE 802.3 for 10BaseT" IEEE 802.3u for 100BaseTX" Standard phone wiring" CAT 3/CAT 5 UTP, STP cable up to328ft/100MData Transfer Rate" Up to 1 Mbps of HomePNA data transfer" 10/100 Mbps1 of LAN data transfer 1 CAT5 cable is required for 100M data transfer rate
4 -" Doubled data transfer rate in Full duplexmodeSupported Operating Systems" Windows 98" Windows 2000" Windows MEParts Names and Functions1. USB Connection Cable: connects the USB1M HomePNA & 10/100 Fast Ethernet tothe USB host port of your computer.2. USB B Type Connector3. USB A Type Connector4. RJ-11 telephone port:" Phone port: connects to a telephonesetting.
5 -" Line port: connects to the phone jack onthe wall.5. RJ-45 Port6. USB B Type Port7. USB 1M HomePNA & 10/100 FastEthernet8. 100M LED indicator: glows green whenthis adapter is linking to 100 Mbps FastEthernet.9. 10M LED indicator: glows green when thisadapter is linking to 10 Mbps Ethernet.10. Home LED indicator: glows green when theadapter is connecting to 1Mbps HomePNAadapter.11. ACT LED indicator: flashes orange whenthe Fast Ethernet Adapter istransmitting/receiving data via Ethernet orHome PhoneLine Networking.
6 -HARDWARE INSTALLATIONPrecautionBefore the installation, make sure the USB portexists in your computer and is enabled. To checkthis, go to My Computer # Control Panel #System. Open the Device Manager tab. If theUniversal Serial Bus controller device is found,it means your USB port is installed and enabled.If not, it means no USB port is installed or theUSB bios is not properly enabled. In this case,consult your computer dealer for USB support.
7 -Getting Hooked Up1. Locate the USB host port of your system.Align the USB A-type connector toward theUSB host port, push evenly and steadilyuntil it is seated.2. Connect the USB B-type connector to thedevice port (USB B type port) of your USB1M HOMEPNA & 10/100 FASTETHERNET until it clicks.
8 -Installing Ethernet Cabling1. Connect the UTP Ethernet cable to theRJ-45 port of the USB 1M HomePNA &10/100 Fast Ethernet.2. Plug the other end of the cable into a10BaseT or 10/100 switching hub2.Installing Telephone Cabling1. Attach one end of the RJ-11 telephone lineto the Line port. Connect the other end ofthe cable into a telephone jack on the wall.2. Attach one end of the RJ-11 telephone lineto the Phone port. Connect the other end ofthe cable into a telephone setting.The USB 1M HomePNA & 10/100 Fast Ethernetis now connected to your PC. Perform thefollowing procedures to install the Telephonecabling or Ethernet cabling.Remember that if you choose to use the RJ-45port on your USB 1M HOMEPNA & 10/100FAST ETHERNET, the RJ-11 Phonelinenetworking capabilities automatically becomedisabled. The two cannot operate at the sametime. 2 If you plan to use both 10BaseT and 100Mbps network segmentson the same network, you'll need a dual-speed hub or switch thatallows segments of different speeds to communicate.
9 -SOFTWARE INSTALLATIONInstallation for Windows 981. Once the USB 1M HomePNA & 10/100Fast Ethernet is connected to your computer,Windows will automatically detect the newhardware device as shown below. ClickNext.2. Insert the device driver diskette into yourfloppy drive. When Windows prompts youWhat do you want Windows to do? SelectSearch for the best driver for your device.(Recommended). Click Next.3. Follow the on-screen instruction to proceed.
10 -4. The installation program will proceedautomatically.5. Windows will finish copying all thenecessary files to your system. When thefollowing window appears, click Finish.
11 -6. When asked if you want to restart yourcomputer, click NoInstallation for Windows 20001. Once the USB 1M HomePNA & 10/100Fast Ethernet is well connected to yourcomputer as described in the previoussection, Windows will appear thefollowing picture. Click Next.
12 -2. Load the device driver disk onto your diskdrive. Select Search for a suitable driverfor my device (recommended). ClickNext.3. When the following window appears,select Floppy disk drives. Click Next.4. Click Next to continue the installation.
13 -5. Windows will finish copying all thenecessary files to your system. When thefollowing window appears, click Yes.6. Click Finish. Then the installation will befully completed.
14 -7. When asked if you want to restart yourcomputer, click NoInstallation for Windows ME1. Once the USB 1M HomePNA & 10/100Fast Ethernet is well connected to yourcomputer as described in the previoussection, Windows will appear thefollowing picture. Select Specify thelocation of the driver (Advanced).
15 -2. Click Next and load the device driver diskonto your disk drive. Click Specify alocation when you see the followingpicture. You may click the Browse buttonto select the drive:\A. Click Next.3. Click Next to continue.4. The installation program will proceedautomatically.
16 -5. Windows will finish copying all thenecessary files to your system. When thefollowing window appears, click Finish.6. When asked if you want to restart yourcomputer, click No.Network Connection1. Once you are back at the Windowsdesktop, go to Start#Settings#ControlPanel.2. Double-click the Network icon. TheNetwork window will appear. Click theConfiguration tab.3. Make sure that the following networkcomponents are installed:
17 -Client for Microsoft NetworksUSB Home PhoneLine 1Mbps + FastEthernet AdapterNetBEUITCP/IP4. If you are missing required components,you'll need to install them manually. If youneed to install the TCP/IP Protocol, contactyour system administrator or refer to theWindows 98 documentation.5. In the Primary Network Logon box,select Client for Microsoft Networks.6. Click the Identification tab. Enter therequired information appropriately.
18 -7. Click the Access Control tab. Make surethat Shared-level access control isselected.8. When finished, remember to restart yourcomputer to activate the new device.Once the computer has restarted and Windows98 has booted up, the Link light will be on. Anda Logon window will appear requiring you toenter a username and password. Make up ausername and password, enter them, and clickOK.
19 -When you are at the Windows desktop, double-click the Network Neighborhood icon. Youshould see the name of the network, and/or thenames of the other PCs on the network.Client SetupIf you are not using Windows operation systemwith an NT or NetWare file server, skip the nexttwo paragraphs. Perform the followingprocedures to prepare your computer to be usedwith any file servers that may be on the network.Connecting to a NetWare File Server1. Click My Computer, Control Panel, andNetwork.2. Change the Network Logon to Client forNetWare Network.3. Double-click the Client for NetWarenetworks. Put your server's name in thePreferred Server box. Click in the EnableLogon Script Processing box.
20 -4. Click OK and restart your PC.Connecting to a Windows NT Domain1. Click My Computer, Control Panel, andNetwork. Change the Primary NetworkLogon to Client for Microsoft Network.2. Double-click the Client for Microsoftnetworks.3. Select the Log on to Windows NT domainbox. Put your NT domain name in theWindows NT domain area.4. Click OK and restart your PC.
21 -5. When finished, restart your computer.Using File and Printer Sharing1. Click Start, Settings, Control Panel.Double-click Network.2. Click the Configuration tab, followed bythe File and Printer Sharing button. TheFile and Printer Sharing window willappear.
22 -• If you'd like others to be able to access the fileson your PCs hard drive, select I want to be ableto give others access to my files.• If you'd like to share your printer with otherusers on the network, select I want to be able toallow others to print to my printer.3. Click the OK button. File and PrinterSharing for Microsoft Networks should nowappear in the list of installed components.Click OK. When asked to restart your PC,choose to do so.Enabling File Sharing1. Double-click My Computer. A window ofavailable disk drives will appear.2. Right-click once the drive or folder that youwant to make available to other users.3. Click Sharing, followed by the Sharing tab.Click Share As. In the Share Name box,enter a name for the drive or folder you aresharing, (e.g.: C-Drive, CD-ROM, Leela,etc.).
23 -Next, decide on the type of access that you wantto give other users.• Read-Only access lets other users view thefiles on your PC.• Full access lets users create, change, ordelete files on your PC.• Depends on Password lets users have Read-Only and/or Full access, depending on thepassword that you decide to give them.
24 -Use your mouse to select the type of file sharingaccess that you want other users to have. If youwant to assign access password(s), type theminto the Password box(es).If you are sharing a cable modem or DSLbroadband connection that you will be using toaccess the Internet, you should protect all of yourshared drives and printers with privatepasswords.When finished, click Apply, followed by OK.Enabling Printers SharingClick Start####Setting#### Printers. A window ofavailable printers will appear.Right-click the printer that you want to sharewith other users. Click Sharing, followed by theSharing tab. Click Share As. In the Share Namebox, give a name to the printer you're about toshare (Jack's HP4, for example). If you want toassign a password to the printer so only certainusers can access it, type a password in thePassword box. When you're done, click Apply,followed by OK. Your printer(s) are now shared.

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