Table of Contents for the DHN-1000 HomeLink Phoneline to Ethernet Bridge Introduction Contents of Package Ethernet Technology Networking with DHN-1000 Getting to Know your DHN-1000 Installation Troubleshooting Networking Basics Technical Support Specifications Warranty Registration...
Broadband Cable/xDSL modems. A stand-alone device, the DHN-1000 is completely inde- pendent of any Operating system. The DHN-1000 has one RJ-45 10/100 NWay, and one RJ-11 HPNA 2.0 connection. You simply connect both ends, and you're in business! There is no software to configure.
ETHERNET TECHNOLOGY Networking today has opened a whole new world in data communi- cations. Networking is simply connecting individual computers in a way so that they can share resources such as files, applications, and peripherals connected to the Local Area network (LAN). The most popular and cost efficent type of network is an “Ethernet”...
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR DHN-1000 HPNA 10 Mb BRIDGE Power Supply Port 10/100 Mb Ethernet Switch HPNA 2.0 HPNA 2.0 RJ-11 port. Connect to your RJ-11 tele phone line outlet. Connect to an Ethernet PC or Residential Gateway 10/100Mb RJ-45 port.
INSTALLATION RJ-45 Cable RJ-11 Cable (Ethernet) (telephone) Step 1: Figure 1 - Gently insert the RJ-45 Cat5 cable into DHN-1000...
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INSTALLATION continued Step 2: Figure 2 - Insert RJ-11 into HomePNA Port...
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INSTALLATION continued Step 3: Figure 3 - Install DHN-520 HomePNA adapter into the PC and connect RJ-11...
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INSTALLATION continued Step 4: Figure 4 - Connect the RJ-11 phone line from your DHN-1000 to your existing phone line outlet.
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INSTALLATION continued Step 5: Residential Gateway RJ-45 cable DHN 1000 Figure 5- Connect the DHN-1000 Ethernet port to a DI-704 Residential Gateway.
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INSTALLATION continued Figure 6 - DHN-1000 Indicator lights DHN-1000 HomePNA Ethernet Bridge Power indicator Ethernet port indicator HPNA HomePNA port Activity indicator, (when blinking it shows network activity)
Please read the following section. (Please see the disclaimer on page 43). UNDERSTANDING INDICATORS Power Indicator Lights: Power The power LED will light up when DHN-1000 is powered up. Ethernet Will light up when corresponding port is sending data over the network. HPNA Will light when HPNA to Ethernet is being bridged.
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TROUBLESHOOTING Problem 1: The LEDs on my DHN-1000 are not lighting up. Solutions · Make sure the DHN-1000 bridge is plugged into a power strip. · Make sure that your HPNA network does not exceed 1,000 feet. If your HPNA PC's are more...
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Refer to pages 27 thru 39 for configuring both dynamic and static addresses for TCP/IP. Note: A “cross-over” or “straight-through” cable can be used on the DHN-1000 Ethernet port. The DHN-1000 will auto-detect a “straight-through” or “cross-over” cable, and make the appropriate connections.
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NETWORKING BASICS Computer Identification If you had previously given your Windows 98 computers names or if you are using Windows 98, you may need to verify that each computer has a unique name and common workgroup name. A. On your Desktop, right-click the icon "Network Places"...
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NETWORKING BASICS Computer Identification C. Type a unique, identifying name for this particular computer in the "Computer name:" box. This will be the name that other computers on your network will use to communicate with this computer. Each computer’s name must be unique on a particular network or confusion will result.
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NETWORKING BASICS Sharing Files With your computers connected together on a network, you may now open and save files on another computer. You will be able to specify particular folders or disk drives to "share" and even password protect them. The steps below will enable you to share specific files and folders with other computers on your network.
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NETWORKING BASICS Sharing Files D. Click to place a check mark next to "I want to be able to give others access to my files." E. Click "OK" on the "File and Print Sharing" dialog box. F. Click "OK" on the "Network" dialog box. G.
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NETWORKING BASICS Sharing Files H. You will now be able to identify a particular folder or disk drive to share. You may want to share a folder that both you and a colleague/family member needs to access occasionally. Or, maybe you want to share a CD-ROM drive so your other computer that does not have one can read CD’s.
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NETWORKING BASICS Sharing Files K. Select "Share As:" to set the parameters for sharing this particular disk drive or folder. L. The "Share Name:" box is used to identify the disk drive or folder you are sharing to other computers on the network. You can give it any name you wish.
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NETWORKING BASICS Sharing Files O. "Passwords:" allow you to apply a level of security to your shared disk drives and folders. Another computer (user) will be required to enter the password you designate here before accessing the disk drive or folder. Two passwords are used to give two levels of security (or access) to others on the network using the "Depends on Password"...
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NETWORKING BASICS Sharing Files Q. You may now access this disk drive or folder from another computer on your network. Do so by double-clicking the "My Network Places" icon on your desktop or inside Windows Explorer. R. Navigate to the computer with the shared disk drive or folder (recognized by the "Computer Name"...
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NETWORKING BASICS Sharing Printers "Sharing" a printer connected to one computer with other computers on you network can be very convenient - allowing you to print from any computer on the network. The steps below will enable you to print with other computers on your network.
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NETWORKING BASICS Sharing Printers B. Click the "File and Print Sharing·" button. C. Click to place a check mark next to "I want to be able to allow others to print to my printer(s)." D. Click "OK" on the "File and Print Sharing" dialog box. E.
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NETWORKING BASICS Sharing Printers F. You may now share any installed printers connected to this computer with other computers on your network. From the Start select Setting then select "Printers". Right click on the printer you want to share with others on the network and select "Sharing·"...
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If you find this inconvenient, devices known as Network Print Servers are available from D-Link including the DP-301 and DP-101P. A Network Print Server would allow you to directly connect your printer to...
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NETWORKING BASICS How to Install TCP/IP Go to START > Settings > Control Panel Double click on “Network”.
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NETWORKING BASICS How to Install TCP/IP Select the “D-Link DHN-520 10Mb Home Phoneline NIC” Click on “Add” Select “Protocol” Click “Add”...
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NETWORKING BASICS How to Install TCP/IP Select “Microsoft” Scroll down and Select “TCP/IP” Click “Ok” Now the “TCP/IP for D-Link DHN-520 HPNA Adapter” will be available. The TCP/IP Installation is now complete.
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NETWORKING BASICS Configuring a Dynamic IP Address When the drivers are installed, the default setting is set to obtain IP dynamically through a DHCP server. If you need to check or change the settings, then do the following: Go to START > Settings > Control Panel Double Click on “Network”...
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NETWORKING BASICS Configuring a Dynamic IP Address Highlight TCP/IP for the DHN-520 Click on “Properties” NOTE: If TCP/IP is not present see Section 1: “How to Install TCP/IP”.
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NETWORKING BASICS Configuring a Dynamic IP Address When the TCP/IP window opens, choose “IP Address” tab. Select “Obtain an IP Address Automatically” Click “OK” When the network properties window comes back up, click “OK”. Windows will ask you to reboot and click “Yes”.
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NETWORKING BASICS Configuring a Static IP Address Go to START > Settings > Control Panel Double Click on “Network”...
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NETWORKING BASICS Configuring a Static IP Address Highlight TCP/IP for the DHN-520 Scroll down if you cannot see it Click on “Properties” NOTE: If TCP/IP is not present see Section 1: “How to Install TCP/IP”.
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NETWORKING BASICS Configuring a Static IP Address When the “TCP/IP Properties” window opens, choose “IP Address” tab Select “Specify an IP address” Enter an IP address into the empty field. NOTE: IP Addresses must be assigned sequentially to each computer. Suggested Subnet Mask of 255.255.255.0 Click “OK”.
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NETWORKING BASICS Checking TCP/IP Address of the Wireless Adapter Click on the Start button and click "Run". Figure 11 - Start > Run...
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NETWORKING BASICS Checking TCP/IP Address of the Wireless Adapter Type "winipcfg" in the "Open" box. Click "OK". The IP Configuration screen will be displayed. The IP address will be displayed in the IP Address box.
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NETWORKING BASICS Checking TCP/IP Address Click on "More Info" to display additional IP information.
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NETWORKING BASICS Checking the Connection by Pinging Click on the Start button and click "Run". Type "command" in the "Open" box. Click "OK" to get to a DOS prompt.
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NETWORKING BASICS Checking the Connection by Pinging Type "ping 192.168.0.3", which is the IP address of the Gateway in this case, and hit the "Enter" key. A successful ping will show four replies...
Contacting Technical Support You can find software updates and user documentation on the D-Link website. D-Link provides free technical support for customers within the United States and within Canada for the duration of the warranty period on this product. U.S. and Canadian customers can contact D-Link technical support through our web site, or by phone.
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Link at an Authorized D-Link Service Office. The replacement hardware need not be new or have an identical make, model or part. D-Link may, at its option, replace the defective Hardware or any part thereof with any reconditioned product that D-Link reasonably determines is substantially equivalent (or superior) in all material respects to the defective Hardware.
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If a material non-conformance is incapable of correction, or if D-Link determines in its sole discretion that it is not practical to replace the non-conforming Software, the price paid by the original licensee for the non-conforming Software will be refunded by D-Link;...
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Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. For detailed warranty information applicable to products purchased outside the United States, please contact the corresponding local D-Link office.