Lindy 25120 - Manual (Page 2)

Manual
LINDY HomePlug Ethernet Bridge Page 2
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a LINDY HomePlug product. HomePlug technology makes setting up
a home or small office network quick and easy!
HomePlug allows you to create a network using electrical power lines. Simply plug a LINDY
HomePlug Ethernet Bridge into your computers Ethernet port and then into a mains socket. The
computer data is converted into a signal that can be carried over the mains wiring without
interfering with the ordinary current travelling through the wire!
About LINDY HomePlug devices
There are two LINDY HomePlug devices available – The HomePlug USB Adaptor and the
HomePlug Ethernet Bridge. Each device allows you to connect your computer to a network, but
there is an essential difference between them -
The HomePlug Ethernet Bridge connects to an Ethernet port. It does not function as a network
adaptor, but provides a ‘bridge’ between the Ethernet and HomePlug networks.
The HomePlug USB Adaptor connects to a USB port on your computer and functions as a
network adaptor. It can only be connected to a PC running Windows 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP. It
cannot be connected to a USB printer or other USB device!
The HomePlug Ethernet Bridge can be plugged into any device with a 10/100 RJ-45 Ethernet
port, such as PC’s, Mac’s, X-Boxes, hubs, switches etc., without the need to install any special
software. However, the Ethernet port, to which the Bridge is connected, must be configured to
access your network.
Note: to change the network password or use the HomePlug configuration utility, you
need to connect the Ethernet Bridge to a PC and install the supplied software. The
HomePlug software must be installed when using the USB model!
IMPORTANT - This manual provides you with details of how to install and
use the HomePlug Ethernet Bridge and its utility software. It is assumed
the user has knowledge and experience of setting up a basic network.