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i 1 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Actiontec MegaPlug 4-Port Hub. The MegaPlug 4- Port Hub is one of the easiest ways to enjoy home or small business networking. It operates on the MegaPlug Powerline Specification Turbo standard, providing data transfer speeds up to 85 Mbps over home AC wiring. Since home power lines are the most pervasive medium in households, with multiple outlets in every room, the MegaPlug 4-Port Hub allows multiple desktop and laptop computers to be networked easily, enabling them to share an Internet connection, printers, files, and games, without any additional wiring. If you want to take your computer networking to the next level, the Actiontec MegaPlug 4-Port Hub is sure to be one of the keys to your success. Package Contents Make sure the following items came in this package: s Actiontec 85 Mbps MegaPlug 4-Port Hub s Ethernet Cable s Power Cord s Installation CD (includes this manual) s Quick Start Guide 1 Actiontec MegaPlug 4-Port Hub User Manual 2 Features s HomePlug Turbo compliant s 85 Mbps data rate (maximum) s 56-bit DES encryption s Two-pronged US power plug (fits ungrounded power outlets) s Power and Link indicators System Requirements s At least 1 available power outlet s Standard home power wiring s Computer with the following: · CD-ROM drive · IBM compatible running at 200 MHz or better · Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, or XP installed · 64 MB of RAM · Ethernet network Hub · TCP/IP installed Getting to Know the 4-Port Hub This section contains a quick description of the Hub’s external features. Front Panel The Hub’s front panel features six lights (LEDs): Power Light The Power light glows green the Hub is powered up (“On”). If the Power light is off, the Hub is powered down (“Off”). HP Light The HP light illuminates when the Hub is connected to a MegaPlug network. Ethernet Lights (1, 2, 3, 4) The Ethernet lights glow green when a device is connected to the Hub via the respectively number Ethernet port. Rear Panel The Hub’s bottom panel contains an AC port and four Ethernet port: Ethernet Ports The Ethernet ports (1, 2, 3, and 4) are used to connect the Hub to a computer or gateway/router via Ethernet cable. AC IN Port The AC IN port is used to connect Hub with an electrical wall socket via the included Power cable Information Sticker The information sticker (located on the bottom of the Hub) displays the MAC (Media Access Control) address, device ID, and other information about the Hub. Technical Support Actiontec Electronics prides itself on making durable, high-quality, high-performance products. If you need assistance, the Actiontec Technical Support Department is available all day every day to provide professional support. Actiontec Electronics, Inc. 760 N. Mary Avenue Sunnyvale, CA 94085 Technical Support Phone: (USA) 1-888-436-0657E-mail: 2 Connecting the MegaPlug Hub To connect the Hub, it must be connected to a computer, plugged into a standard wall outlet, and the Configuration Utility loaded on the computer. Connecting the Hub To use the Hub properly, if should be plugged into electrical outlets, and devices (computers, printers, etc.) connected to them. Connecting a Hub to a Computer 1. Get a Hub and one Ethernet cable. 2. Insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the Hub. 3. Plug the Hub into a wall outlet. . Note: Do not plug the Hub into a UPS or power strip with surge protection. The Hub’s network signal may not pass through these devices. 4. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on the back of a computer. Connecting a Hub to a Router/Gateway 1. Get a Hub and one Ethernet cable. 2. Insert one end of the Ethernet cable into the Ethernet port of the Hub. 3. Plug the Hub into a wall outlet. . Note: Do not plug the Hub into a UPS or power strip with surge protection. The Hub’s network signal may not pass through these devices. 4. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on a router/ gateway connected to a computer. 5 Actiontec MegaPlug 4-Port Hub User Manual 6 5. Insert the other end of the Ethernet cable into an Ethernet port on a router/ gateway connected to a computer. Follow the instructions in the next section, “Installing the Configuration Utility.” Installing the Configuration Utility After connecting the Hub, install the Configuration Utility: 1. Insert the Installation CD in the CD-ROM drive of the computer connected to a Hub. 2. When the “Welcome” screen appears, click Next. 3. When the “Choose Destination Screen” appears, click Next. 4. When this window appears, click Finish. 5. Repeat for other computers connected to a Hub. The MegaPlug Hub is now connected and ready to use, and the Configuration Utility is loaded on the computers. Go to chapter 3, “Using the Configuration Utility” for information about changing the default configuration settings of the Hub. This page left intenti...