Belkin F5D4050 User manual

User Manual

F5D4050

F5D4070

Powerline Adapters

Connect a USB-equipped desktop,

laptop or Ethernet-equipped device to a

powerline network

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Overview

Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Knowing Your Powerline Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Installing the Powerline Ethernet Adapter

Software and Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

Installing the Powerline USB Adapter

Software and Driver Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Connecting to your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Uninstalling the Software and Drivers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Using the Powerline Configuration Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the Belkin Powerline Adapter (the Adapter). Now you

can take advantage of this great new technology and gain the freedom you need

around the home or office using the existing power lines in your home or office.

The Belkin Powerline Adapter utilizes the existing 110-volt electrical wiring in

your home or office to connect all of your computers together to create a

network. The easy installation and setup will have you networking through your

power lines in minutes. Please read through this manual completely to ensure

that you get the most out of your Powerline Adapter.

Benefits:

•Lets you add network capability to any laptop or desktop computer, through

your electrical wall outlets

•Connects your computer to a powerline network without requiring you to

run new cables

•Utilizes existing electrical wiring to network your computers

•Installs with a simple, Plug-and-Play connection

•Transfers data at speeds of up to 14Mbps

•Avoids network disruption and powerline noise by using PowerPacket® —

hopping frequencies that maintain network connections

•Works with all devices compliant with HomePlug® 1.0 standard

•Fits any standard 2- or 3-prong wall outlet

•Offers 56-bit DES data encryption to allow for secure data transmissions

•Works with Windows® 98 SE, 2000, Me, and XP

•Comes with a Belkin Lifetime Warranty and free, 24-hour technical support

OVERVIEW

Product Specifications

Host Interface: USB 1.1 (F5D4050), Ethernet (F5D4070)

Standard: HomePlug 1.0

Power System Voltage: 100-140VAC

Maximum Data Rate: 14Mbps

Home Outlet Coverage: More than 99 percent

Encryption: 56-bit DES, cipher block chaining

Quality of Service: Prioritized Random Access

Power Consumption: 5.0V, 500mA max

LEDs: Powerline Link, Activity

System Requirements

F5D4050

•PC with one available USB port

•Windows 98 SE, 2000, Me, or XP

F5D4070

•Computing device such as a PC or printer with an available Ethernet port

•TCP/IP protocol

Package Contents

F5D4050

•Powerline USB Adapter

•USB Cable

•Software CD

•User Manual

•Quick Installation Guide

F5D4070

•Powerline Ethernet Adapter

•Ethernet Cable

•Software CD

•User Manual

•Quick Installation Guide

KNOWING YOUR POWERLINE ADAPTER

F5D4050

Powerline Activity LED (Top)

Blinking: Communicating with other devices on the network

Off: Idle

Powerline Link LED (Bottom)

Solid: Connected to another powerline device on the network

Off: Not connected

F5D4070

Powerline Link LED (Top)

Solid: Connected to another powerline device on the network

Off: Not connected

Ethernet Link LED (Bottom)

Solid: Connected to your computer through an Ethernet cable

Off: Not connected

Powerline Link

Ethernet Link

Powerline Activity

Powerline Link

F5D4070

F5D4050

INSTALLING THE POWERLINE ETHERNET ADAPTER

Installing and Setting Up the Powerline Ethernet Adapter - F5D4070

Skip to page 6 for Setting Up the Powerline USB Adapter

1. Install the software FIRST.

2. Connect the Adapter directly into the

wall outlet.

3. Do not connect the Adapter into a power

strip or surge protectors since these devices

may contain circuit filters, which may

degrade the powerline signal.

4. Connect the powerline ETHERNET cable to

your PC.

5. Let Windows finish installing the Adapter.

Software and Driver Installation

1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2. The Belkin Powerline ETHERNET Adapter Setup Utility screen will

automatically appear. If it does not appear within 15–20 seconds, select

your CD-ROM drive and double-click on the icon named “Setup.exe”.

3. The installer will start. Click “Next” to continue.

INSTALLING THE POWERLINE ETHERNET ADAPTER

4. Follow the on-screen instruction until you see the message “To complete

the installation of your Belkin F5D4070 Powerline ETHERNET Adapter do the

following.” Plug your powerline device directly into a wall outlet, and then

plug your ETHERNET cable from the powerline device into your PC.

5. After completing the Wizard, you will be asked to restart your computer.

Click “Yes” to restart your computer.

6. After rebooting, the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility icon will be on

your desktop. To open the Configuration Utility, double-click on this icon.

INSTALLING THE POWERLINE USB ADAPTER

Installing and Setting Up the Powerline USB Adapter - F5D4050

1. Install the software FIRST. Your

Belkin Powerline USB Adapter

will not work until you install

the software.

2. Connect the Adapter directly into

the wall outlet.

3. Do not connect the Adapter into

a power strip or surge protector

since these devices may contain

circuit filters, which may degrade

the powerline signal.

4. Connect the powerline USB cable

to your PC.

5. Let Windows finish installing the Adapter.

Software and Driver Installation

1. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive.

2. The Belkin Powerline USB Adapter Setup Utility screen will automatically

appear. If it does not appear within 15–20 seconds, select your CD-ROM

drive and double-click on the icon named “Setup.exe”.

NOTE: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE YOU CONNECT THE ADAPTER

TO YOUR COMPUTER

INSTALLING THE POWERLINE USB ADAPTER

3. The installer will start. Click “Next” to continue.

4. Follow the on-screen instruction until you see the message “To complete

the installation of your Belkin F5D4050 powerline USB Adapter do the

following.” Plug your powerline device directly into a wall outlet, and then

plug your USB cable from the powerline device into your PC.

5. If this is the first time you install this device, Windows “Found New

Hardware Wizard” will launch.

INSTALLING THE POWERLINE USB ADAPTER

6. After completing the Wizard, you will be asked to restart your computer.

Select “Yes” to restart your computer.

7. After rebooting, the Belkin Powerline Configuration Utility icon will be on

your desktop. To open the Configuration Utility, double-click on this icon.

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