Red Dwarf RD31101 Manuel utilisateur
Turbo Ethernet Adapter User Guide
RD31101
Red Dwarf Technologies, Inc.
LAST UDPATED:
September 2008
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Table of Contents
1.0 Introduction ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Welcome ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Features ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Using this Guide............................................................................................................................................................................. 5
1.4 Important Safety Information.......................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.5 Package Contents.......................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.6 System Requirements.................................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.7 Getting to know your RD31101 ...................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.7.1 The Front Panel ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.7.2 The Bottom Panel ................................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.7.3 The Back Panel....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
2.0 Preparing to Install your RD31101 ............................................................................................................................................... 10
2.1 Check that these minimum network requirements are met. ......................................................................................................... 10
3.0 Connect an RD31101 to the Router.............................................................................................................................................. 11
3.1 Hardware Setup ........................................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.2 Connect other RD31101 .............................................................................................................................................................. 11
4.0 Installing the Turbo Ethernet Adapter Utility ....................................................................................................................... 13
4.1 Important features: ....................................................................................................................................................................... 13
4.2 To install the Turbo Ethernet Adapter Utility, follow these steps: ................................................................................................ 13
5.0 Accessing the Turbo Ethernet Adapter Utility ..................................................................................................................... 17
5.1 Network Overview ........................................................................................................................................................................ 17
5.2 Making Changes .......................................................................................................................................................................... 18
5.2.1 Changing Device Name ........................................................................................................................................................ 19
5.2.2 Setting your Network Password ............................................................................................................................................ 19
5.2.3 Quality of Service .................................................................................................................................................................. 21
6.0 Default Settings ............................................................................................................................................................................. 23
6.1 Default Configuration Settings ..................................................................................................................................................... 23
7.0 Technical Specifications............................................................................................................................................................... 24
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8.0 Technical Support ......................................................................................................................................................................... 26
9.0 Regulatory Information ................................................................................................................................................................. 27
9.1 Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice .............................................................................................. 27
9.2 FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement: ..................................................................................................................................... 27
9.3 Industry Canada (Canada)........................................................................................................................................................... 28
9.4 EC Declaration of Conformity (Europe)........................................................................................................................................ 28
10.0 Warranty Information................................................................................................................................................................... 29
11.0 Notes ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 30
Tables
Table 1: LED light description .................................................................................................................................................................. 7
Table 2: Default settings ........................................................................................................................................................................ 23
Figures
Figure 1: Front Panel of RD31101 ........................................................................................................................................................... 7
Figure 2: Bottom Panel of RD31101 ........................................................................................................................................................ 8
Figure 3: Back panel of RD31101 ............................................................................................................................................................ 9
Figure 4: EULA screenshot.................................................................................................................................................................... 14
Figure 5: Installation destination screenshot.......................................................................................................................................... 15
Figure 6: Installation complete screenshot ............................................................................................................................................ 16
Figure 7: Turbo Ethernet Adapter Utility icon ......................................................................................................................................... 17
Figure 8: Network Overview screenshot ................................................................................................................................................ 18
Figure 9: Changing device name screenshot ........................................................................................................................................ 19
Figure 10: Changing network password screenshot.............................................................................................................................. 21
Figure 11: Changing quality of service................................................................................................................................................... 22
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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Welcome
Thank you for choosing the Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101) from Red Dwarf Technologies.The RD31101
requires no new wires™ to establish your home network. It simply turns your existing home wiring into a high-speed
broadband connection and instantly turns every power outlet in your home into an Ethernet network jack.
1.2 Features
Up to 85 Mbps bandwidth over existing home wiring
56-bit DES encryption ensures data security
Plug-n-Play
Advanced sleep mode
Low power consumption
100% lead-free
1.3 Using this Guide
This user guide provides details about using your RD31101. The guide includes step-by-step instructions for using your
RD31101. If you haven t already, refer to the Quick Setup Guide for an overview of the connection process.
Additional instructions, troubleshooting help, tips, and tricks, and the most up-to-date information about this guide are always
available at http://www.reddwarftech.com. Please make sure to check the website if your answers aren t found here
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1.4 Important Safety Information
Please read all of the instructions and retain for future reference. Follow all warnings and instructions.
Do not use RD31101 near water.
Do not place the product near heat source such as direct sunlight, radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus
(including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Do not block the ventilation holes. The RD31101 requires adequate ventilation. Do not place RD31101 in a cabinet or
built-in installation unless sufficient ventilation is provided.
Never push objects of any kind into this product through openings as they may touch dangerous voltage points or
short-out parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the product.
Do not open the cover on this product and/or alter this product in any way.
1.5 Package Contents
Please make sure you have received the following items with your RD31101.
One Turbo Ethernet Adapter (RD31101)
One 6 feet Ethernet cable
One CD-ROM
One Quick Setup Guide
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing and/or damaged, contact the retailer where you made your purchase. Please keep
the carton, including the original packing materials.
1.6 System Requirements
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At least two Powerline Turbo Ethernet Adapters (RD31101)
Available Ethernet port on each computer or network device
Available power outlet
CD-ROM Drive (optional)
1.7 Getting to know your RD31101
1.7.1 The Front Panel
Figure 1: Front Panel of RD31101
Table 1 describes the status light functions in the front panel:
Table 1: LED light description
Status Light State Indication
Power LED Illuminated Green Device is powered on
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Illuminated Red
Off
Device is in sleep mode
Device has no power
PLC LED Blinking Green
Off
There is traffic on the home wiring
There is no traffic on the home wiring
ETH LED Solid Green
Blinking Green
Off
There is an Ethernet link
There is traffic on the Ethernet cable
There is no traffic on the Ethernet cable
1.7.2 The Bottom Panel
Figure 2: Bottom Panel of RD31101
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1.7.3 The Back Panel
Figure 3: Back panel of RD31101
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2.0 Preparing to Install your RD31101
2.1 Check that these minimum network requirements are met.
An Ethernet port is available on your router
Your Internet connection is working
Each computer or device to be used on your network has an Ethernet port
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