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- Page 1 HomeLink ™ Series Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL Router Use this guide to install: HPRO200 User Guide...
- Page 2 (1) year from the date of purchase. If the product proves defective during this warranty period, call Linksys Customer Support in order to obtain a Return Authorization number. BE SURE TO HAVE YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE ON HAND WHEN CALLING.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Introduction The Linksys HomeLink Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL Router Features Package Contents System Requirements Getting to Know the HomeLink Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL Router The HomeLink Phoneline Router’s Rear Panel Ports The HomeLink Phoneline Router’s Front Panel LEDs Using the HomeLink Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL Router 7... -
Page 4: Introduction
Internet through your existing telephone lines. This HomeLink™ Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL Router from Linksys acts as the only externally recognized Internet gateway on your Local Area Network (LAN) and can be configured to regulate internal users’ access to the Internet and serve as an Internet firewall against unwanted outside intruders. -
Page 5: Getting To Know The Homelink Phoneline 10M Cable/Dsl Router
Getting to Know the HomeLink Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL Router The HomeLink Phoneline Router’s Rear Panel Ports Rear Panel Ports Phone Use this port for connecting your telephone. It employs a microfilter for signal clarity. Do not plug your telephone into any of the other ports. -
Page 6: The Homelink Phoneline Router's Front Panel Leds
Check the Troubleshooting section if you think there is a problem. Orange. The 100 LED illuminates when a successful 100Mbps connection is made through the corresponding port. Linksys HomeLink™ Series Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL Router The WAN Indicators Link Diag The HPNA Indicators Link Green. -
Page 7: Using The Homelink Phoneline 10M Cable/Dsl Router
Using the HomeLink Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL Router Installation Overview Since the HomeLink Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL Router is a stand-alone device that requires no software or system configuration, its setup involves nothing but plugging everything in and turning all your hardware on. However, there are a few limitations to the amount of physical distance your network can cover without running the risk of data corruption. -
Page 8: Daisy-Chaining A Homelink Network
Daisy-chaining a HomeLink Network Daisy-chaining your HomeLink PCs and peripherals can create a simple net- work that acts in the same way an Ethernet network acts on your PC's desktop. While Ethernet networks usually revolve in a star topology around a hub or switch, phoneline networks link together like a string of Christmas lights. -
Page 9: Configuring Your Ethernet Network With The Homelink Phoneline 10M Cable/Dsl Router
Configuring Your Ethernet Network with the HomeLink Phoneline 10M Cable/DSL Router Configuring the HomeLink Phoneline Router Now that your HomeLink Phoneline Router is wired into your network, you can begin configuring your system. 1. Open your browser http://192.168.1.1 in the browser’s Address box. -
Page 10: Configuring Your Windows 95 & 98 Pcs To Connect To The Homelink Phoneline Router
LAN IP Address These values refer to N N o o t t e e : : If you have an existing DHCP server on your LAN and you don’t your internal network settings. Unless wish to use the HomeLink Phoneline you have specific internal needs, there Router as your new DHCP server, you should be no reason to change these... - Page 11 3. In the Configuration window, select the TCP/IP protocol line that has been associated with your network card/adapter. If there is no TCP/IP line listed, refer to the Appendix to install the TCP/IP Protocol now. 4. Click the Properties button, then choose the IP Address tab. Select Obtain an IP address automatically.
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Page 12: The Homelink Phoneline 10M Cable/Dsl Router's Web-Based Utility
• Router Name This entry is necessary for some ISPs. • Domain Name This entry is necessary for some ISPs. • Firmware Version This entry shows the version of the firmware you are using. Future versions of the HomeLink Phoneline Router’s Firmware may become available on the Linksys website. -
Page 13: Password
• LAN IP Address and Subnet Mask The IP Address and Subnet Mask of the HomeLink Phoneline Router as it is seen on the internal LAN. The default value is 192.168.1.1 for IP and 255.255.255.0 for Subnet Mask. • WAN IP Address and Subnet Mask The IP Address and Subnet Mask of the HomeLink Phoneline Router as seen by external users on the Internet (including your ISP). -
Page 14: Status
Status This screen provides the current status of the device. All of the information pro- vided is read-only. • Router Name This field shows the name of this device. This entry is nec- essary for some ISPs. • Firmware Version This field shows the installed version of the firmware. •... -
Page 15: Help
Here you will find links to all of the Utility’s internal support documentation, as well as the application that upgrades the HomeLink Phoneline Router’s firmware. To upgrade the Homelink Phoneline Router’s firmware: 1. Downloaded the latest firmware version from the Linksys website (www.linksys.com). 2. Go to the Help screen (above). -
Page 16: Forwarding
Block WAN Request • By enabling the Block WAN Request feature, you can prevent your network from being pinged, or detected, by other Internet users. The Block WAN Request feature also adds another measure of security to your network by hiding your network ports. -
Page 17: Static Routing
To set up Dynamic Routing: 1. Choose the correct working mode. Gateway Mode should be used if your HomeLink Phoneline Router is hosting your network's connection to the Internet. Router Mode should be selected if the HomeLink Phoneline Router exists on a network with other routers. 2. -
Page 18: Dmz Host
This section provides possible solutions to problems regarding the installation and operation of the HomeLink Phoneline Router. Read below description to solve your problems. If you can’t find an answer here, check the Linksys web- site at www.linksys.com. 1. I Can’t connect to the HomeLink Phoneline Router. -
Page 19: Frequently Asked Questions
• If using Windows 95, 98, or ME, check the TCP/IP setup on the client side. Run "winipcfg" by clicking on the Start button, selecting Run, typ- ing “winipcfg” into the empty field and pressing the Enter key. The PC should have an IP address of 192.168.1.xxx ("xxx"... - Page 20 Does the HomeLink Phoneline Router support any operating system other than Windows 95, 98, Millennium, NT, or 2000? Yes, but Linksys does not, at this time, provide technical support for setup, configuration or troubleshooting of any non-Windows operating systems. Does the HomeLink Phoneline Router support ICQ send file? Yes, with the fol- lowing fix: ICQ menu->...
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Page 21: Appendix
What is the maximum number of VPN sessions allowed by the HomeLink Phoneline Router? At least one session. Does Linksys provided syslog support? No, Linksys does not currently provide syslog support. How can I check whether I have static DHCP IP Addresses? Consult your ISP to confirm the information. -
Page 22: Installing The Tcp/Ip Protocol
3. At the DOS command prompt, type "ping mail" (assuming that the loca- tion for which you’re trying to find an IP address is configured as “mail”). Press Enter. Information such as the following data, taken from a ping of Microsoft Network’s e-mail server, will be displayed. - Page 23 2. Double-click the Network icon. Your Network window should pop up. Select the Configuration tab. 3. Click the Add button. 4. Double-click Protocol. 5. Highlight Microsoft under the list of manufactures. 6. Find and double-click TCP/IP in the list to the right. HomeLink™...
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Page 24: Twisted Pair Cabling
Twisted-Pair Cabling There are different grades, or categories, of twisted-pair cabling. Category 5 is the most reliable and is highly recommended. Category 3 is a good second choice. Straight-through cables are used for connecting computers to a hub. Crossover cables are used for connecting a hub to another hub (there is an exception: some hubs have a built-in uplink port that is crossed internally, which allows you to link or connect hubs together with a straight-through cable instead). -
Page 25: Glossary
Glossary Daisy Chain - Connected in series, one after the other. Transmitted signals go to the first device, then to the second and so on. DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol) - A protocol that lets network administrators manage centrally and automate the assignment of Internet Protocol (IP) addresses in an organization's network. - Page 26 IPCONFIG - A utility that provides for querying, defining and managing IP addresses within a network. A commonly used utility for configuring networks with static IP addresses. IPSec - IPSec (Internet Protocol Security) is a developing standard for securi- ty at the network or packet processing layer of network communication. A big advantage of IPSec is that security arrangements can be handled without requiring changes to individual user computers.
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Page 27: Specifications
UTP - Unshielded twisted pair is the most common kind of copper telephone wiring. Twisted pair is the ordinary copper wire that connects home and many business computers to the telephone company. To reduce crosstalk or electro- magnetic induction between pairs of wires, two insulated copper wires are twisted around each other. -
Page 28: Environmental
FROM THE PRODUCT'S PACKAGING ON HAND WHEN CALLING. RETURN REQUESTS CANNOT BE PROCESSED WITHOUT PROOF OF PURCHASE. IN NO EVENT SHALL LINKSYS’ LIABILITY EXCEED THE PRICE PAID FOR THE PRODUCT FROM DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDEN- TAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THE PRODUCT, ITS ACCOMPANYING SOFTWARE, OR ITS DOCU- MENTATION. -
Page 29: Contact Information
Contact Information For help with the installation or operation of this product, contact Linksys Customer Support at one of the phone numbers or Internet addresses below. Information 800-546-5797 (LINKSYS) Tech Support 800-326-7114 RMA Issues 949-261-1288 949-261-8868 Email support@linksys.com http://www.linksys.com FTP Site ftp.linksys.com... - Page 30 h t t p : / / w w w. l i n k s y s . c o m...