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CONTENTS

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1. YOUR HERCULES ePLUG 200 MINI V2 ADAPTER ........................................................................... 3

1.1. Recommendations ........................................................................................................................ 4

1.2. Specifications ................................................................................................................................ 4

1.3. Minimum system requirements ..................................................................................................... 5

1.4. Box contents.................................................................................................................................. 5

1.5. LEDs overview .............................................................................................................................. 5

1.6. Connectivity overview ................................................................................................................... 6

2. INSTALLING YOUR HERCULES ePLUG 200 MINI V2 ...................................................................... 7

2.1. How to position your Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 ........................................................................ 7

2.2. HomePlug: the partner to WiFi in your home ............................................................................... 8

2.2.1. Connecting two computers in a HomePlug network ....................................................... 8

2.2.2. Connecting a computer to a modem, a modem router, an Internet "box" or a

game console in a HomePlug network ............................................................................ 8

2.2.3. Connecting an Internet "box" to a Digital Terrestrial Television decoder in a

HomePlug network .......................................................................................................... 9

2.3. You haven't yet created a HomePlug network: initial installation of Hercules

ePlug 200 Mini V2 Duo ............................................................................................................... 10

2.4. You have already created a HomePlug network: adding a new adapter to your

network (Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 Solo or Duo) ................................................................... 13

2.5. How to change the network password ........................................................................................ 16

3. MANAGING YOUR NETWORK WITH HERCULES ePLUG STATION ............................................ 17

3.1. Downloading Hercules ePlug Station ......................................................................................... 17

3.2. Installing Hercules ePlug Station ................................................................................................ 17

3.3. Managing your PLC network ....................................................................................................... 24

3.4. Adding one or more adapters to your Hercules ePlug Station monitoring list ............................ 25

3.5. Scanning the network.................................................................................................................. 26

3.6. Changing an adapter's location .................................................................................................. 26

3.7. Changing the password for your PLC network ........................................................................... 26

3.8. Updating the firmware ................................................................................................................. 27

3.9. Restoring the factory default settings of the ePlug adapter connected to the PC...................... 28

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4. YOUR HOMEPLUG NETWORK IN PRACTICE ................................................................................ 29

4.1. A few prerequisites ..................................................................................................................... 29

4.2. Identifying your HomePlug network type: Infrastructure or Ad hoc ............................................ 29

4.3. Computers running Windows 7: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection .................. 30

4.3.1. Windows 7: Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure type network ............... 30

4.3.2. Windows 7: Sharing an ADSL connection in an Ad hoc type network ......................... 33

4.3.3. Enabling sharing ............................................................................................................ 35

4.3.4. Windows 7: Sharing public or personal folders ............................................................. 37

4.3.5. Computers running Windows 7: Accessing shared folders ......................................................... 39

4.3.6. Windows 7: Sharing a printer ............................................................................................. 39

4.3.7. Computers running Windows 7: Accessing the shared printer ..................................................... 41

4.4. Computers running Windows Vista: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection ............ 42

4.4.1. Windows Vista: Sharing an ADSL connection in an Infrastructure type network ......... 42

4.4.2. Windows Vista: Sharing an ADSL connection in an Ad hoc type network ................... 45

4.4.3. Enabling sharing ............................................................................................................ 47

4.4.4. Windows Vista: Sharing public or personal folders ....................................................... 50

4.4.5. Computers running Windows Vista: Accessing shared folders .................................................... 52

4.4.6. Windows Vista: Sharing a printer ........................................................................................... 52

4.4.7. Computers running Windows Vista : Accessing the shared printer ............................................... 55

4.5. Computers running Windows XP: Sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection ............... 56

4.5.1. Windows XP: Using the Network Setup Wizard in an Infrastructure network .............. 57

4.5.2. Windows XP: Using the Network Setup Wizard in an Ad hoc network ........................ 60

4.5.3. Windows XP: Sharing folders ............................................................................................ 65

4.5.4. Computers running Windows XP: Accessing shared folders ................................................ 66

4.5.5. Windows XP: Sharing a printer ..................................................................................... 66

4.5.6. Windows XP: Modifying a workgroup name (advanced users) .................................... 68

4.6. Computers running a different operating system or adding any other type of

network device ............................................................................................................................ 68

5. TECHNICAL SUPPORT ..................................................................................................................... 69

6. WARRANTY ........................................................................................................................................ 69

7. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION................................................................ 70

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1. YOUR HERCULES ePLUG 200 MINI V2 ADAPTER

PLC (Power Line Communication), also known as HomePlug, is a technology which uses your home's

existing electrical wiring to efficiently transfer digital data (audio, video, Internet, other types of files) within a

secure personal network. HomePlug is an ideal alternative for those who wish to easily create a network,

without the constraints of cables, and are unable to enjoy all of the potential of WiFi due to the configuration of

their home (as a result of the presence of thick walls or other obstacles which impede wireless data

transmission).

Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 is an adapter employing HomePlug technology which can be connected to any

electrical outlet in your home (from the ground floor to upstairs), thereby transforming your outlets into as

many possible network connection points. Moreover, you can freely unplug Hercules ePlug 200 adapters and

plug them into different outlets in your home, according to your needs (changing the location of a computer, or

of your modem router...), without having to repeat the installation or re-create your network.

As a network is composed of at least two devices connected to one another, all you need to do is connect two

Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 adapters to two electrical outlets in your home (in the same room or in different

rooms). For example, to access the Internet, you can connect your modem or your Internet “box” to a

Hercules ePlug adapter plugged into the nearest electrical outlet, and connect your computer to another

Hercules ePlug adapter plugged into another electrical outlet. Finally, your network is already preconfigured

to provide you with maximum security.

All products in the Hercules ePlug 200 range are compatible with the HomePlug AV standard (including

devices functioning at 200 Mbits/s), allowing you to enjoy high-definition video or stream multimedia files with

ease. These adapters may be combined according to your needs or according to your devices (a TV decoder

with a "Box", a modem with a computer or a game console, two computers, a computer and a printer...). You

will find some possible configurations set out in the installation section of this manual.

Finally, with the goal of helping to protect the environment, Hercules offers energy-saving adapters, which

conform to the European ERP (Energy Related Products) directive, guaranteeing electrical consumption of

less than 1 watt when the device is in standby mode.

The HomePlug AV standard is not compatible with the Homeplug 1.0 standard corresponding

to the Hercules ePlug 85 range (and other adapters conforming to this standard).

Nevertheless, you are perfectly able to create a network composed of Hercules ePlug 85

adapters in your home coexisting alongside another network composed of Hercules ePlug 200

adapters.

Even though this type of device presents no danger in terms of your home's electrical wiring, you should take

care to respect certain recommendations, set out below.

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1.1. Recommendations

- Only connect the Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 adapter to an electrical network which conforms to the security

standards and specifications detailed on the device's electrical rating plate. If you are not sure about your

electrical network, contact an electrician or your power supplier.

- Never open up the Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 adapter, as doing so risks damaging its internal components.

- Do not attempt to insert any objects into the vents and openings of the Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 adapter.

- Do not obstruct the vents and openings of the Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 adapter.

- If you need to carry out any maintenance on your Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 adapter, be sure to first unplug

the adapter and entrust the job to a qualified professional in order to avoid the risk of electrocution.

- In order to avoid the risk of fire or electrical discharge, keep your adapter away from:

- rain or humidity, as well as all fluids (water, chemical products and any other liquids),

- sources of heat such as heaters, stoves and any other heat-producing devices (including amplifiers),

- direct sunlight.

- Only plug in the Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 adapter in a sufficiently ventilated room.

- Only connect the Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 adapter using the included Ethernet cable.

- Unplug the Hercules ePlug 200 adapter from its electrical outlet if you do not plan on using it again for an

extended period of time.

- Unplug the Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 adapter from its electrical outlet before cleaning. Use a soft cloth for

cleaning and avoid using aerosol cleaners, water, solvent-based chemical products, benzene, alcohol or other

cleaning products.

- Always keep children away from electrical outlets.

1.2. Specifications

 Gigle GGL301 chipset

 Compatible with the IEE 802.3, IEE 802.3u, IEE 802.3x and Auto MDI/X specifications

 Compatible with the Homeplug AV standard

 Coexists with HomePlug 1.0 modules

 Encryption via the AES 128-bit security protocol

 200 Mbits/s theoretical transfer rate

 Asynchronous transmission mode

 Modulation: OFDM, 1024/256/64 QAM, QPSK, BPSK

 200m range over the electrical network

 Ethernet RJ45 port

 Average power consumption: 4.3W when in use, 0.4W in standby mode (these values may vary

depending on your home's electrical system)

 Internal power supply: 100~ 240V AC, 50/60Hz

 Connect button, allowing you to add a Hercules ePlug 200 adapter to an existing network

 ON/OFF button

 LEDs on front face

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1.3. Minimum system requirements

To connect a device to your Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 adapter:

 An Ethernet type network interface must be available on each device to be connected (computer, game

console, modem, router, TV decoder, etc.)

To access the Internet with the Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 adapter:

 Active Internet line

 Internet Explorer 6.0, Netscape Navigator 4.7 or Mozilla Firefox 1.0 or higher

 ADSL Ethernet modem, cable modem, Internet “Box” (Livebox

, Freebox

, Neufbox

…)

1.4. Box contents

Please verify that the following elements are present in the box:

 Depending on the pack:

- Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 Solo: 1 adapter

- Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 Duo: 2 adapters

 Quick Start Guide in English

 Ethernet cable (1 per adapter)

The "Hercules ePlug Station" network configuration and management software is available for

download at http://www.hercules.com.

1.5. LEDs overview

: HomePlug connection status LED:

- Green: very good connection

(transfer rates greater than

60 Mbits/s)

Orange: fairly good connection (transfer rates between 60 and

40 Mbits/s)

- Red: poor connection (transfer rates less than 40 Mbits/s)

: Ethernet connection LED:

- lit up when the Ethernet cable is connected

- flashes during data transfer

: Power LED: flashes during traffic

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1.6. Connectivity overview

 Power plug to plug the Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 adapter

into an electrical outlet

 ON/OFF button

 Ethernet port allowing you t

o connect a device to the

Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 adapter (desktop computer, laptop

or netbook computer, game console, TV decoder,

modem/router, Internet “box”)

 Connect button with three functions, allowing you to:

- enable pairing, in order to connect other ePlug 200

adapters to the network (by way of a short press,

from 2 to 4 seconds): the power LED flashes

- randomly generate a new network password (by

way of a medium press, from 8 to 12 seconds): the

adapter restarts when you release the button

- restore factory default settings (by way of a long

press, of more than 15 seconds): the adapter

restarts

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2. INSTALLING YOUR HERCULES ePLUG 200 MINI V2

The Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 adapter has been designed to be simple to use and install, while at the same

time minimizing the amount of space that it takes up when plugged in, thanks to its compact design. If you

have already purchased and installed HomePlug (or PLC) adapters, Hercules provides a Quick Start Guide

which guides you through several steps to take to add your Hercules ePlug 200 adapters to your existing

HomePlug network.

If you are new to the world of HomePlug technology, we invite you to follow the pieces of advice set out in

chapters 2.1 and 2.2 in order to get started.

Otherwise, you can proceed directly to chapter 2.3. You haven't yet created a HomePlug network: initial

installation of Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 Duo which sets out, step by step, the installation procedure for

your Hercules ePlug 200.

Finally, if you have already created a HomePlug network and wish to add a new adapter, please refer to

chapter 2.4. You have already created a HomePlug network: adding a new adapter to your network

(Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 Solo or Duo).

2.1. How to position your Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2

To help you connect your Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2, start by selecting an electrical outlet near to the

equipment you wish to connect and follow the pieces of advice set out below.

To optimize the transfer of data on your electrical network, be sure to follow these

recommendations:

 You should preferably plug the adapters and devices (computer, Internet "box"...) into

separate wall outlets: one for the adapter and one for the device to be connected to the

HomePlug network.

 If you plug both an adapter and a device into the same powerstrip, the performance

(bitrate) of your network may be affected.

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2.2. HomePlug: the partner to WiFi in your home

If you have a modem router or an Internet "box", your various pieces of network equipment, whether

connected by WiFi or HomePlug, can communicate with one another. All data is transferred to a central point,

in this case your modem router or Internet "box", and may circulate either on the electrical network via your

HomePlug adapters, or by way of radio waves via WiFi.

It is therefore perfectly possible for a computer or any other piece of network equipment connected via WiFi to

communicate with another piece of equipment connected via the HomePlug network to the modem router.

In chapters 2.2.1 to 2.2.3, you will find different examples of purely HomePlug networks. However, there is

nothing stopping you from adding WiFi devices as well: for example, an Internet "box" connected to the

HomePlug network on the one hand, and a WiFi laptop computer connected to this same "box" via WiFi, on

the other hand.

2.2.1. Connecting two computers in a HomePlug network

2.2.2. Connecting a computer to a modem, a modem router, an

Internet "box" or a game console in a HomePlug network

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2.2.3. Connecting an Internet "box" to a Digital Terrestrial

Television decoder in a HomePlug network

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2.3. You haven't yet created a HomePlug network: initial

installation of Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 Duo

The HomePlug AV standard of Hercules ePlug 200 adapters is not compatible with the

Homeplug 1.0 standard of Hercules ePlug 85 adapters and HomePlug 14 Mbits/s

adapters, but these two standards can coexist side-by-side. In effect, if you have already

installed a HomePlug network in the HomePlug 1.0 standard (for example, with Hercules

ePlug 85 adapters), you cannot add Hercules ePlug 200 adapters to that network. However,

you are perfectly able to install a second network in your home composed of Hercules

ePlug 200 adapters and HomePlug AV compatible devices.

To install a HomePlug network:

1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet plug

on your first adapter.

2. Plug the adapter into an electrical outlet located

near the device to be connected to the network.

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3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the

computer, modem, game console or any other

network device (for example, a modem router).

4. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet plug

on your second adapter.

5. Plug the adapter into an electrical outlet located

near the device to be connected to the network.

In order to optimize data transfer on the PLC

network, it is preferable not to plug your adapter

directly into a powerstrip.

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6. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the

computer, modem

, game console or any other

network device (for example, a computer).

When your adapters are connected, the

LED (connection status) lights up and

indicates that the network is functioning

properly. The signal quality is also indicated by

a color code, explained in chapter 1.5. LEDs

overview

Your computer can now access the Internet via your modem, as the two devices are connected to one

another via the HomePlug network and have the same network password.

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2.4. You have already created a HomePlug network: adding a

new adapter to your network (Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2

Solo or Duo)

Let's take an example of a home in which you have already installed a HomePlug network composed of

HomePlug adapters in the AV standard (Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2, for example). You now wish to install

one or more new Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 adapters in order to expand your network and be able to

connect new devices (printer, modem, router, game console...).

1. Ethernet connection and electrical connection of your new Hercules ePlug 200 adapter

1. Connect the Ethernet cable to the Ethernet plug

on your new adapter.

2. Plug the new adapter into an electrical outlet

located near the device to be connected to the

network.

In order to optimize the transfer of data on the

HomePlug network, avoid plugging your

adapter directly into a power strip.

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3. Connect the other end of the Ethernet cable to the

computer, modem, game console or any other

network device (here, a computer).

4. Press for 2 to 4 seconds on the Connect button

on one of the adapters already connected to the

network.

You now have 2 minutes to pair the new

adapter.

5. Press for 2 to 4 seconds on the Connect button

on the Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 adapter.

The

LED lights up when a connection

to the network has been established

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- Repeat this procedure to add another Hercules

ePlug 200 Mini V2 adapter.

2. Connection to the network

The network password is applied to the Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 adapter, which can now communicate

with all the adapters of the existing network.

If the connection of your adapter to the network has failed, there are several possible causes.

Cause 1: You may not have carried out the connection procedure properly:

- Press for between 2 to 4 seconds on the Connect button (also referred to as the security

button by some manufacturers) on the adapter which is already part of your existing network.

- Make the connection by pressing for between 2 to 4 seconds on the Connect button on your

Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 adapter. You have 2 minutes to carry this out.

Cause 2: Your adapter may not be properly plugged into an electrical outlet, or this

outlet is not powered:

- Verify that the adapter's power LED

is lit up.

Cause 3: There may be a strong disturbance in your electrical network caused by other

devices near to your adapter:

- Avoid plugging your adapter directly into a power strip.

- Unplug the devices plugged in near to the adapter.

- Try plugging the adapter into another outlet.

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2.5. How to change the network password

When you install a HomePlug network, a random password is automatically generated. You can easily

generate a new random password by using the Connect button's restart function.

If you change the network password on an adapter, that adapter will no longer be part of the

network.

- Press for between 8 to 12 seconds on the Connect

button on the adapter whose password you want to

change.

Wait until the adapter restarts.

- Connect the other adapters by pressing for

between 2 to 4 seconds on the Connect button on

the adapter which is already part of the network you

wish to create, and then pressing the Connect

button on the adapter you wish to integrate into that

network.

- Repeat this procedure for all adapters you wish to

integrate into the network.

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3. MANAGING YOUR NETWORK WITH HERCULES

ePLUG STATION

The Hercules ePlug Station software has been designed to let you manage your PLC network. Once you have

provided the requested items of information, you will be able to view a depiction of all devices connected to

your PLC network, allowing you to verify their functioning and bitrate, room by room.

3.1. Downloading Hercules ePlug Station

Hercules ePlug Station is available for download from the http://www.hercules.com website, in the

Downloads part of the PLC products section.

On the Hercules website, select the version corresponding to your product, follow the procedure and save the

installer file to your hard disk drive.

3.2. Installing Hercules ePlug Station

- Double-click the ePlugStation_Setup.exe file (in the location where you have saved it on your computer) to

launch the installation.

To use Hercules ePlug Station, your computer must meet the following minimum system

requirements:

- Intel Pentium III, AMD Athlon/AMD-K6

- 64MB RAM

- 10/100 RJ-45 Ethernet network card

- CD-ROM drive

- 50MB free hard disk space

- Operating system: Microsoft Windows 2000, XP, Vista, 7

- If a Windows security warning is displayed, click Run.

- Select the location for extraction of the files, then click Next.

Once extraction is complete, a Hercules ePlug Station window opens.

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- Click the Install Hercules ePlug Station button.

The welcome screen for the ePlug Station InstallShield Wizard is displayed.

- Click Next.

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- Select I accept the terms of the License Agreement, then click Next.

- Select the installation location for ePlug Station, then click Next.

- Click Install to confirm your choice and launch the installation.

ePlug Station is installed in the selected location.

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- Click Finish to exit the Wizard.

A shortcut icon to ePlug Station is now available on your desktop, and step 1 of the Hercules

ePlug Installation Assistant is launched.

The objective is now to help ePlug Station to identify the adapters in your network (via each

adapter’s individual MAC address) and assign them a location in your home.

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- Given that you have not yet configured the settings for managing your network, click Launch the Assistant.

Afterwards, you will be able to directly access Hercules ePlug Station.

- In step 2, verify that the PLC adapter is connected to your computer or your modem/router.

- Click Next.

- In step 3, select (in the drop-down list) the room in which the PLC adapter connected to your computer is set

up.

- Click Next.

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- In step 4, enter the MAC address of the second PLC adapter in your network, and select the room in which it

is set up.

You may have to unplug the adapter to make a note of its MAC address. When you have

plugged the adapter back in, the adapter will still be part of the network; you won't have to pair

it again.

- Click Add and repeat this procedure for all other adapters that you own.

A table summarizes all of the devices that are set up, along with their location and their MAC

address.

- Click Next.

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- In step 5, plug in and connect your new adapter according to the instructions displayed onscreen.

- Click Next.

- In step 6, verify that your adapters are connected to the same network (the

LED should light up). If

this is not the case, follow the instructions displayed onscreen.

- Click Next.

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- In step 7, click Launch ePlug Station.

3.3. Managing your PLC network

The General tab displays the general configuration of your PLC network, with information regarding the room

in which the adapter is located, the adapter's MAC address, the network status and bitrate.

The You are connected to information corresponds to the adapter to which the computer

running ePlug Station is connected.

The network status indicator varies according to the network quality: green (very good

connection quality), orange (medium connection quality), red (poor connection quality).

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3.4. Adding one or more adapters to your Hercules ePlug

Station monitoring list

You may wish to add a third and fourth adapter to extend your PLC network to other rooms in your home. In

order for them to appear in Hercules ePlug Station, you must enter their information (room, MAC address).

- In the General tab, click Add a device.

- Unplug the PLC adapter that you wish to add to the monitoring list, and make a note of its MAC address.

Next, enter the MAC address in the corresponding field and select (in the drop-down list) the room in which

the PLC adapter in question is set up.

- Click Add and repeat this procedure for all of the other adapters that you wish to add.

- Click

when you're done.

- Plug the adapter into an electrical outlet in the room you have indicated.

- Click

- Connect the adapter according to the instructions displayed onscreen.

- Click

- Click Close.

The new adapter appears in the general configuration display for your PLC network.

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3.5. Scanning the network

An automatic scan of the network is carried out each time you launch Hercules ePlug Station, or when you

access the General tab. You can carry out a manual scan from the General tab by clicking the Scan the

network button.

To disable automatic scanning of the network, go to the Info tab and deselect the

Automatically scan the network box.

From then on, only a manual scan will allow you to refresh the general configuration of your

PLC network.

3.6. Changing an adapter's location

If you have unplugged an adapter to plug it in in another room in your home, you can change the location

information in ePlug Station to update the general configuration of your network.

- In the General tab, click the

icon in the upper right corner of the depiction of the room.

- Verify that the MAC address is correct, then select the new room from the drop-down list.

- Click

3.7. Changing the password for your PLC network

In order to communicate with each other, the adapters in your PLC network must all have the same password.

If you modify the password for an adapter or adapters in your ePlug Station network, make

sure to apply the new password to all of your adapters, by connecting them (one by one) to

your PC and following the steps set out below.

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On the adapter already connected to the PC:

- In the Advanced settings tab, enter the new network password in the corresponding field.

- Tick the Apply the password to the device connected to the PC only.

If you tick the Apply the password to the device connected to the PC only box, the

adapter connected to the PC will no longer be part of its previous network.

- Click Change the network name.

- In the warning window, click

- Make a note of the network name, then click Close.

On the other adapters:

- Successively connect to your PC each adapter to which you wish to apply the same password.

- Apply the procedure described above to each adapter.

- Plug each adapter back into its original electrical outlet.

3.8. Updating the firmware

To benefit from the latest firmware version, you can visit the Hercules website (http://ts.hercules.com) and

verify whether new firmware is available for your ePlug adapters. Follow the instructions and save the file to

your hard disk drive.

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- In the Tools tab, click the

button and select the location of the firmware update file on your

computer.

- Click Update the firmware.

3.9. Restoring the factory default settings of the ePlug adapter

connected to the PC

If you encounter a connection problem, you can restore the factory default settings via ePlug Station.

This procedure will restore the factory default settings of the adapter connected to the PC

only. If you have previously modified the network password, this adapter will no longer be part

of the network.

Restoring the factory default settings via ePlug Station is the equivalent of resetting your

adapter by pressing the adapter’s connect button (a long press, for 15 seconds or more).

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4. YOUR HOMEPLUG NETWORK IN PRACTICE

Now that your HomePlug network is installed, it's time to move on to some practical examples. In the

following chapters, we will show you how to share files, a printer, or let your friends share your ADSL

connection for online gaming.

4.1. A few prerequisites

- The procedures described in this chapter differ according to the operating system used. Be sure to refer to

the sections corresponding to your system.

- You have created a HomePlug network composed of one or more devices (computer(s), modem, router,

Internet "box", printer...).

- The Internet connection sharing procedures apply to computers or devices connected to your modem router

via a HomePlug network composed of Hercules ePlug adapters.

- To share an Internet connection, your router and your modem (ADSL Ethernet, cable or Internet "box") must

be connected to a Hercules ePlug adapter which is itself plugged into an electrical outlet, everything must be

powered on, and your Internet line must be active.

4.2. Identifying your HomePlug network type: Infrastructure or

Ad hoc

The HomePlug network type will depend on the type of hardware you have.

You are connecting… Your mode is…

One or more computers to an

ADSL modem router (or an

ADSL Ethernet modem

connected to a router)

Infrastructure, whereby the adapters are connected to your router.

Infrastructure mode is suited to exchanging data, network gaming,

and also sharing an Internet connection and/or a printer between

several computers. To find out how to install and configure your

odem router or your router, please refer to the manufacturer's

documentation.

One of your computers by cable

directly to an ADSL USB or

Ethernet modem

Ad hoc (also known as Peer to Peer or computer to computer),

whereby the computers are directly connected to one another, by

cable or via HomePlug, without a router. Ad hoc mode is suited to

exchanging data or network gaming between two computers.

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4.3. Computers running Windows 7: Sharing folders, a printer

or an ADSL connection

To create a network of computers, share data, a printer or an ADSL connection between

computers running Windows 7, it is not imperative that the computers belong to the same

homegroup. However, if you wish to share between Windows 7 and an earlier operating

system, make sure to define the same homegroup on all computers. For information on how to

create a homegroup, please refer to the manual of your Hercules product.

Before proceeding as described below, please make sure that you have administrator rights.

For more information on how to obtain administrator rights, please refer to the Windows 7

online help.

The access paths described hereafter may vary slightly if you have modified the default

display in Windows 7 (that is to say, the Start menu properties and the Control Panel display).

You have connected your computer to a private network (as opposed to a public network). Therefore, the

discovery options (namely, the ability to view outside devices and computers and to be seen from other

networks) are enabled, and you may or not already have chosen to activate or deactivate sharing options (for

more information on how to activate sharing options, please refer to section 4.3.3).

4.3.1. Windows 7: Sharing an ADSL connection in an

Infrastructure type network

Reminder: If you have an Internet "box", a modem router or a router connected to a modem, and one or more

computers, your network will be in Infrastructure mode by default. In this mode, the computers are

connected to your access point, namely your "box", your modem router or your router connected to a

modem, via the HomePlug network. The Infrastructure mode is ideal for exchanging data, network gaming,

and also for sharing an Internet connection and/or a printer between several computers.

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Proceed as follows for each computer that will use the shared Internet connection:

1. Access the Network and Sharing Center. To do

so, select the Start menu, then select Control

Panel.

2. Click Network and Internet, then Network and

Sharing Center.

3. In the Network and Sharing Center window,

click the Local Area Connection link.

4. In the Local Area Connection Status window,

click Properties.

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5. In the Local Area Connection Properties tab,

select Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

6. Click Properties.

7. In the Internet Protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4)

window, select

Obtain an IP address

automatically and Obtain DNS server address

automatically.

8. Click OK to validate.

9. Do the same for Internet Protocol version 6

(TCP/IPv6).

To access the Internet, simply launch your Internet

browser.

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4.3.2. Windows 7: Sharing an ADSL connection in an Ad hoc type

network

Let's take the example of a Hercules HomePlug network composed, on one end, of an ADSL USB or Ethernet

modem directly connected by a cable to one of your computers (which we will refer to as Connection point A),

and, on the other end, of a computer (which we will refer to as Connection point B) on which you want to

access the Internet.

Connection point A Connection point B

You are in Ad hoc mode. In this mode, the computers are directly connected to one another, without an

access point (or router), via the HomePlug network. In order for Connection point B to be able to access the

ADSL connection at Connection point A:

- Connection point B must be part of the same HomePlug network as Connection point A.

- The computer connected to the modem must be powered on.

- The Internet line must be active.

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1. Access the

Network and Sharing

Center. To do so, select the Start menu,

then select Control Panel.

2. Click Network and Internet

, then

Network and Sharing Center.

3. In the Network and Sharing Center

window, click the

Local Area

Connection link.

4. In the Sharing tab, tick the

Allow other

users to connect through this

computer's Internet connection and

Establish a dial-up connection

whenever a computer on my network

attempts to access the Internet boxes.

Note: The Establish a dial-

up connection

whenever a computer on my network

attempts to access the Internet option

allows you to enable the Internet connection

on the computer connected to the modem, in

the event that there is no connection when

another computer tries to connect to the

Internet.

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You can now access the Internet via all of the computers on your network.

4.3.3. Enabling sharing

Before setting up sharing for your folders, your printer or your Internet connection, you must enable sharing in

the Network and Sharing Center.

Note: To open the Network and Sharing Center, click the network icon in the Windows taskbar, then the

Open Network and Sharing Center link.

Enabling file and printer sharing

Note: to activate printer sharing, you must first install a printer.

- Click the Change advanced sharing settings link.

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- In the File and printer sharing pane, select Turn on file and printer sharing.

Enabling public folder sharing

Note: A public folder is a folder that can be shared by other users of the same computer or of the same

network.

- In the Public folder sharing pane, select Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can read

and write files in the Public folders (there will be no limitations on the contents of these folders in terms of

viewing, making changes and additions or other actions).

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- Now, click Save changes before enabling multimedia file sharing.

Enabling multimedia file sharing

Note: This option allows you to enable sharing of your music, videos and images.

- In the Network and Sharing Center, click the Choose homegroup and sharing options item.

- In the Share libraries and printers, tick the Pictures, Music and Videos checkboxes.

- Click the Save changes button.

4.3.4. Windows 7: Sharing public or personal folders

Reminder: In Windows 7, there are two types of folders: personal or local folders and public folders. A

personal folder is a folder belonging to a specific user created on the computer, whereas a public folder is a

folder that can be shared by any other user of the same computer or the same network. In essence, a public

folder is shared, and therefore available to everyone for viewing (the minimum authorization level). For sharing

personal folders (your folder of your own images, for example), you must select the users who will be able to

access their contents and set the authorization level, as indicated in the following procedure.

1. Select the folder that you wish to share, without opening it (in this case, your My Pictures folders).

2. Right-click the folder. Select Share with.

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Note: You can select one of the following sharing options: Homegroup (Read), Homegroup (Read/Write) or

Specific people. The homegroup comprises the computers that are part of the Home network.

3. If you enable sharing with specific people, select the users who will be able to access the folder.

4. In the File Sharing window, select the user(s) who will be able to access this folder, then click Add.

Note: You can provide access to all users with no restrictions (Everyone option) or select specific users

previously created on your PC. You can also create new users by clicking Create a new user… in the drop-

down list.

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5. Select the Permission Level you wish to assign by clicking on the line for that user: Reader (authorization

to view only), Contributor (authorization to view, add and delete) or Co-owner (authorization to view,

modify, add and delete).

6. - Click the Share button. Be sure to note the path indicated, which will allow for access to the shared folder

on the network from another computer.

4.3.5. Computers running Windows 7: Accessing shared folders

1. In the file explorer, accessible via

Start/Computer, double-click Network.

You access the list of the com

puters on the same

network.

Use the path indicated by Windows when

setting up sharing.

2. Double-

click the computer sharing the folders

you wish to access.

3. If a password has been defined, enter your user

name and your password.

All shared folders appea

r. Depending on your

authorization level, you can display, modify, add

and/or delete shared folders and files.

4.3.6. Windows 7: Sharing a printer

You can put a printer on the network and thereby share it with all computers in your home connected in a

network via Hercules ePlug adapters.

To access a printer on the network, you must first define the printer’s sharing options in the

Network and Sharing Center (please refer to chapter 4.3.3. Enabling sharing). The printer

must then be set up for sharing on the computer to which is connected and on which it is

installed.

On the computer connected to the printer:

1. Click Start/Devices and Printers.

The list of installed printers is displayed.

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2. Right-click the printer and select Printer

properties.

3. In the [Printer_ Name] Properties window, select

the Sharing tab.

4. Tick the Share this printer box.

Select the name of the printer which will be

displayed on the network under Share name.

6. Click Apply, then click OK.

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4.3.7. Computers running Windows 7: Accessing the shared printer

On the computers that will use the shared printer:

1. Click Start/Devices and Printers.

2. Click the Add a printer button.

The Add Printer wizard appears.

3. Click

Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth

printer.

4. Windows then searches for the shared printers on

your network. Select the shared printer.

5. Click Next.

If necessary, accept installation of the printer’s

drivers when prompted to do so by Windows.

7. Validate your printer’s name, then click Next.

8. Tick the Set as the default printer box, if you

wish.

9. Click Finish to close the wizard.

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4.4. Computers running Windows Vista: Sharing folders, a

printer or an ADSL connection

To create a network of computers, share data, a printer or an ADSL connection between

computers running Windows Vista, it is not imperative that the computers belong to the same

workgroup. However, if you wish to share between Windows Vista and an earlier operating

system, make sure to define the same workgroup on all computers. For information on how to

create a workgroup, please refer to the manual of your Hercules product.

The access paths described hereafter may vary slightly if you have modified the default

display in Windows Vista (that is to say, the Start menu properties and the Control Panel

display).

You have connected your computer to a private network (as opposed to a public network). Therefore, the

discovery options (namely, the ability to view outside devices and computers and to be seen by other

networks) are enabled, but sharing options are not. You must therefore enable them manually before you

can share your folders, your Internet connection or your printer.

4.4.1. Windows Vista: Sharing an ADSL connection in an

Infrastructure type network

Reminder: If you have an Internet "box", a modem router or a router connected to a modem, and one or more

computers, your network will be in Infrastructure mode by default. In this mode, the computers are

connected to your access point, namely your "box", your modem router or your router connected to a

modem, via the HomePlug network. Infrastructure mode is ideal for exchanging data, network gaming and

also for sharing an Internet connection and/or a printer between several computers.

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Proceed as follows for each computer that will use the shared Internet connection:

1. Access the Network and Sharing Center. To do

so, click the network icon on the Windows

taskbar, then click the

Network and Sharing

Center link.

2. Click the View status link.

3. In the Network Status window, click Properties.

4. In the

Windows Vista confirmation window, click

Continue.

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5. In the Network Properties

window, select

Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4).

6. Click Properties.

7. In the

Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)

Properties window, select Obtain an IP address

automatically and Obtain DNS server address

automatically.

8. Click OK to validate.

9. Do the same for

Internet Protocol Version 6

(TCP/IPv6).

To access the Inte

rnet, simply launch your Internet

browser.

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4.4.2. Windows Vista: Sharing an ADSL connection in an Ad hoc

type network

Let's take the example of a Hercules HomePlug network composed, on one end, of an ADSL USB or Ethernet

modem directly connected by a cable to one of your computers (which we will refer to as Connection point A),

and, on the other end, of a computer (which we will refer to as Connection point B) on which you want to

access the Internet.

Connection point A Connection point B

You are in Ad hoc mode. In this mode, the computers are directly connected to one another, without an

access point (or router), via the HomePlug network. In order for Connection point B to be able to access the

ADSL connection at Connection point A:

- Connection point B must be part of the same HomePlug network as Connection point A.

- The computer connected to the modem must be powered on.

- The Internet line must be active.

1. Access the

Network and Sharing

Center by clicking the network ic

on on

the Windows taskbar, then click the

Network and Sharing Center link.

Before setting up sharing for your folders,

your printer or your Internet connection, you

must enable sharing in the

Network and

Sharing Center.

2. Click Manage network connections.

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3. Right-click Internet, and select the Properties option.

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4. In the Sharing tab, tick the

Allow other

users to connect through this

computer's Internet connection and

Establish a dial-

up connection

whenever a computer on my network

attempts to access the Internet boxes.

Note: The Establish a dial-up connection

whenever a computer on my network

attempts to access the Internet option

allows you to enable the Internet connection

on the computer connected to the modem, in

the event that there is

no connection when

another computer tries to connect to the

Internet.

You can now access the Internet via all of the computers on your network.

4.4.3. Enabling sharing

Before setting up sharing for your folders, your printer or your Internet connection, you must enable sharing in

the Network and Sharing Center.

Note: To open the Network and Sharing Center, click the network icon in the Windows taskbar, then the

Network and Sharing Center link.

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Enabling file sharing

- In the Sharing and Discovery zone, click the Off link or the

button located opposite File sharing.

- Select the Turn on file sharing radio button.

- Click Apply. In the Windows Vista confirmation window, click Continue.

Enabling public folder sharing

Note: A public folder is a folder which can be shared by other users of the same computer or of the same

network.

- In the Sharing and Discovery zone, click the Off link or the

button located opposite Public folder

sharing.

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- Select the Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can open files radio button (they will only be

able to consult files) or select Turn on sharing so anyone with network access can open, change, and

create files (there will be no limitations on the contents of these folders in terms of viewing, making changes

and additions or other actions).

- Click Apply. In the Windows Vista confirmation window, click Continue.

Enabling printer sharing

Note: To enable printer sharing, you must first have installed a printer.

- In the Sharing and Discovery zone, click the Off link or the

button located opposite Printer sharing.

- Select the Turn on printer sharing radio button.

- Click Apply. In the Windows Vista confirmation window, click Continue.

Enabling media file sharing

Note: This option allows you to enable sharing of your music, videos and images.

- In the Sharing and Discovery zone, click the Off link or the

button located opposite Media sharing.

- Click Change…

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- In the Media Sharing window that appears, tick the Share my media box.

- Click Apply. In the Windows Vista confirmation window, click Continue.

- In the following window, you can define the different settings, such as: authorize or refuse groups of users,

set parental controls, select media types to be shared, and so on.

- When you’re done, click Apply, then OK.

4.4.4. Windows Vista: Sharing public or personal folders

Reminder: In Windows Vista, there are two types of folders: personal or local folders and public folders. A

personal folder is a folder belonging to a specific user created on the computer, whereas a public folder is a

folder that can be shared by any other user of the same computer or the same network. In essence, a public

folder is shared, and therefore available to everyone for viewing (the minimum authorization level). For

sharing personal folders (your folder of your own images, for example), you must select the users who will be

able to access their contents and set the authorization level, as indicated in the following procedure.

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1. Select the folder that you wish to share, without

opening it. Here, your Pictures folder.

2. Right-click the folder. Select Share.

3. In the File Sharing window, select the user(s) who will be able to access this folder, then click Add.

Note: You can provide access to all users with no restrictions (Everyone option) or select specific users

previously created on your PC. You can also create new users by clicking Create a new user… in the drop-

down list.

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4. Select the Permission Level you wish to assign by clicking on the line for that user: Reader (authorization

to view only), Contributor (authorization to view, add and delete) or Co-owner (authorization to view,

modify, add and delete).

5. Click Share. Be sure to note the path indicated, which will allow for access to the shared folder on the

network from another computer. For example: \\PC\Users\My documents\Shared Pictures Folders.

6. Click Done.

The folder is now shared. You can now display all shared folders and files on the computer or the shared files

on the network by clicking the links in the Network and Sharing Center.

4.4.5. Computers running Windows Vista: Accessing shared folders

1. In the file explorer, accessible via

Start/Computer, double-click Network.

You access th

e list of the computers on the same

network. Use the path indicated by Windows

when setting up sharing (for example :

\\PC\Users\My documents\

Shared Pictures

Folders).

2. Double-click t

he computer sharing the folders

you wish to access.

3. If a password has been defined, enter your user

name and your password.

All shared folders appear. Depending on your

authorization level, you can display, modify, add

and/or delete shared folders and files.

4.4.6. Windows Vista: Sharing a printer

You can put a printer on the network and thereby share it with all computers in your home connected in a

network via Hercules ePlug adapters.

To access a printer on the network, sharing for the printer must first be set up in the Network

and Sharing Center (please refer to chapter 4.3.3. Enabling sharing). The printer must then

be set up for sharing on the computer to which is connected and on which it is installed.

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On the computer connected to the printer:

1. Click Start/Control Panel.

2. Under the Hardware and Sound heading, click the Printer link.

The list of installed printers is displayed.

3. Right-click the printer and select the Sharing…

option.

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4. In the Printer Properties window, click the

Change sharing options button.

5. In the

Windows Vista confirmation window, click

Continue.

6. Tick the Share this printer box.

Select the name of the printer which will be

displayed on the network under Share name.

8. Click Apply, then OK.

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4.4.7. Computers running Windows Vista : Accessing the shared printer

On the computers that will use the shared printer:

1. Click Start/Control Panel.

2. Under the Hardware and Sound heading, click the Printer link.

3. Click the Add a printer button.

The Add a printer assistant appears.

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4. Click Add a network, wireless or Bluetooth

printer.

5. Windows searches for the shared printers on your

network. Select the shared printer.

6. Click Next.

7. If necessary

, accept installation of the printer’s

drivers when prompted to do so by Windows.

8. Validate the name of your printer, then click Next.

9. Click Finish to close the assistant.

4.5. Computers running Windows XP: Sharing folders, a printer

or an ADSL connection

A simple solution for sharing folders, a printer or an ADSL connection in Windows XP is to use the Network

Setup Wizard. This Wizard will help you create a real home network.

Note: the access paths mentioned below may vary slightly if you have modified the default display

configuration in Windows XP (meaning the Start menu properties and Control Panel display).

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4.5.1. Windows XP: Using the Network Setup Wizard in an

Infrastructure network

Proceed as follows for each computer:

1. Click Start/All Programs/Accessories/

Communications/ Network Setup Wizard.

The Network Setup Wizard is launched.

2. Click Next twice.

The window opposite may appear if The Wizard

found disconnected network hardware.

If your Ethernet network connection is not

displayed in the list, tick the Ignore

disconnected network hardware

box, then

click Next

. Otherwise, exit the Wizard by

clicking Cancel

and establish the connection

from your network device to your router (for

more information, please refer to your router's

manual).

The window opposite may appear if The Wizard

found

a shared Internet connection on the

computer.

4. Select

No, let me choose another way to

connect to the Internet, then click Next.

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5. In the Select a connection method window,

select the Other option.

6. In the following window, select This

computer connects to the Internet directly

or through a network hub, then click Next.

If the window opposite appears, select the

connection to your local area network (your

Ethernet network card), then click Next.

8. When this warnin

g screen appears, ignore it

by clicking Next.

If you are using a

Hercules modem router, your

computers are already protected by the integrated

firewall.

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If your computer has at least three

connections (or network devices

, whether

Ethernet, FireWire or WiFi

), the window

opposite appears. In this case, let the Wizard

determine the appropriate connections.

10. Click Next.

11. Enter the computer name and a description, if

required.

Give the computer a name that is unique and

sufficiently distinctive, making it easy to recognize

on your network (my-computer, HomePlug-

computer or julie, for example).

12. Click Next.

13. Enter the workgroup

name (HOME, OFFICE

or HERCULES, for example) and a

description, if required.

The workgroup name must be identical (be sure to

respect the case of letters) for all computers you

wish to link together in a network.

14. Click Next.

15.

Verify the configuration settings you have

entered in the window that appears, then click

Next.

The Wizard configures the computer for the home

network. This may take a few minutes.

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16.

Before completing the procedure, you may

select the Create a Network Setup Disk

option. This consists of copying this Wizard

onto a storage medium (your choice of floppy

disk or USB key) so that it can be launched on

computers equipped with operating systems

other than Windows XP.

This operation is carried out automatically, once

you have selected a medium for saving the

Wizard.

17. Click Finish to exit the Wizard.

Once the procedure is finished, Windows XP may

prompt you to restart your computer.

The procedures described in this chapter are specific to Windows XP. For all other questions

related to sharing folders, a printer or an Internet connection, or on using Windows, please

refer to the Windows online help utility.

4.5.2. Windows XP: Using the Network Setup Wizard in an Ad

hoc network

Proceed as follows for each computer:

1. Click Start/All Programs/Accessories/

Communications/ Network Setup Wizard.

The Network Setup Wizard is launched.

2. Click Next twice.

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The window opposite may appear if The Wizard

found disconnected network hardware.

If your Ethernet network connection is not

displayed in the list, tick the Ignore

disconnected network hardware

box, then

click Next

. Otherwise, exit the Wizard by

clicking Cancel

and establish the connection

from your network device to your router (for

more information, please refer to your router's

manual).

The window opposite may appear if The Wizard

found a

shared Internet connection on the

computer.

4. Select

No, let me choose another way to

connect to the Internet, then click Next.

On the computer equipped with the ADSL modem:

5. In the Select a connection method window,

select the This computer connects directly

to the Internet. The other computers on my

network connect to the Internet through

this computer option.

6. Click Next, then select the Internet connection

corresponding to your modem. Click Next

again.

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7. If your computer has at least three

connections (or network devices, whether

Ethernet, FireWire or WiFi), the window

opposite appears. In this case, select the Let

me choose the connections to my network

option, then click Next.

8. Among the connections displayed, leave the

box corresponding to the connection to your

local area network

ticked and deselect the

others, then click Next.

On the computers that will use the shared Internet connection:

5. In the Select a connection method window,

select the

This computer connects to the

Internet through another computer on my

network or through a residential gateway

option.

6. Click Next.

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If your computer has at least three

connections (or network devices, whether

Ethernet, FireWire or WiFi), the window

opposite appears. In this

case, select the

Determine the appropriate connections for

me option.

8. Click Next.

Proceed as follows for each computer:

9. Enter the computer name and a description, if

required.

Give the computer a name that is unique and

sufficiently distinctive, making it easy to recognize

on the network (my-computer, HomePlug-

computer or julie, for example).

10. Click Next.

11. Enter the workgroup

name (HOME, OFFICE

or HERCULES, for example) and a

description, if required.

The workgroup name must be identical (be sure to

respect the case of letters) for all computers you

wish to link together in a network.

12. Click Next.

13.

Verify the configuration settings you have

entered in the window that appears, then click

Next.

The

Wizard configures the computer. This may

take a few minutes.

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If your network is only composed of computers

running Windows XP:

14. Select the Just finish the wizard option.

If your network is composed of computers running

Windows XP and/or computers running

Windows 98 SE, Me, 2000):

15. You can select the Create a Network Setup

Disk

option. This consists of copying this

Wizard onto a storage medium (your choice of

floppy disk or USB key) so that it can be

launched on computers equipped with

operating systems other than Windows XP.

This operation is carried out automatically, once you have selected a medium for saving the Wizard.

16. Click Finish to exit the Wizard.

Once the procedure is finished, Windows XP may

prompt you to restart your computer.

You can now access the Internet simply by launching your browser (Internet Explorer or Netscape Navigator).

Sharing folders or a printer, however, requires a few additional operations, but by following the step-by-step

instructions in the next chapters, the subtleties involved will no longer remain a mystery to you.

With some Internet service providers, it may happen that your shared connection is not

established automatically when you launch your Internet browser. If this occurs, you must first

establish an Internet connection on the computer equipped with the modem.

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4.5.3. Windows XP: Sharing folders

After having configured all of your computers using the Network Setup Wizard, you can now share data

located on different disk drives, as long as the user has authorized access.

1. Select the folder you wish to share, without opening it.

2. Right-click the folder. Select Sharing and Security....

3. In the Network sharing and security

section of the

Sharing tab, tick the

Share this folder on the network

box.

4. On the Share name line, enter the folder name as it will be

displayed on the network (12 characters maximum to

ensure compatibility with other operating systems).

You can also tick the

Allow network users to change my

files box. In this case, the user will be able to read files and

save any changes. If this box is not ticked, the shared files

can only be read, and not changed.

The [Shared folder name] Properties window is divided into two sections. Local sharing

and security only allows for the sharing of files among several users on the same PC. The

files are then placed in a Shared Documents folder. Network sharing and security,

however, allows for the sharing of files among more than one computer.

5. Click Apply to validate your choices, then click OK to

close the window.

An icon representing a hand beneath the folder indicates that

the folder is now shared.

You can only share the contents of a folder, and not an individual file. We therefore

recommend that you create a folder specifically for this purpose where you will put files to be

shared.

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4.5.4. Computers running Windows XP: Accessing shared folders

To easily access folders set up for sharing by several computers, it is preferable that the computers belong to

the same workgroup. In Windows XP, the workgroup name has been defined using the Network Setup

Wizard.

1. Click Start/My Computer.

2. Click My Network Places, then click

View workgroup

computers.

You directly access the list of computers in your workgroup.

3. Double-click the computer that is sharing the folders you

wish to access.

All shared folders appear.

4.5.5. Windows XP: Sharing a printer

It is possible to put a printer on the network and share it with all computers in the house equipped with a

Hercules ePlug adapter.

To access a printer on the network, the printer must be set up for sharing on the computer

where it is connected and installed.

On the computer connected to the printer:

1. Click Start/Control Panel/Printers and Other Hardware/

Printers and Faxes.

2. Right-click the printer and select Sharing.

3. In the Sharing tab, select the Share this printer radio

button and enter a name for your printer.

Give the printer a name that is unique and sufficiently

distinctive, making it easy to recognize (my-printer or home

laser printer, for example). If one of your computers is running

Windows 98

SE, we recommend that the sharing name not

exceed 12 characters (without spaces) in order to ensure its

compatibility with this operating system.

4. Click Apply, then OK.

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On the computers that will use the shared printer:

1. Click Start/Control Panel/Printers and Other Hardware/

Printers and Faxes. In the Printer Tasks section, select

Add a printer.

2. The Add Printer Wizard is launched. Click Next.

3. Select the A network printer, or a printer attached to

another computer option, then click Next.

4. In the window that appears, click Next to

launch the

search for shared printers.

5. In the list displayed, double-click the computer connected

to the printer.

6. Select the shared printer, then click Next.

7. If you wish, set the shared printer as the default printer,

then click Next.

8. Click Finish to exit the Wizard.

You can now use the network printer thanks to your HomePlug

connection. For more information on sharing a printer, please

refer to your printer’s manual.

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4.5.6. Windows XP: Modifying a workgroup name (advanced

users)

It may happen that you need to change the name of your workgroup (advanced users only). To do so,

proceed as follows:

1. Click Start/Control Panel/Performance and

Maintenance/System.

2. In the System Properties window, select the Computer

Name tab.

3. Click the Change… button.

4. In the Computer Name zone, enter a name sufficiently

distinctive that it can easily be recognized in the list of

computers for the

workgroup (my-computer, HomePlug-

computer or julie, for example).

5. In the Workgroup zone,

enter a name for the group

(HOME, OFFICE or HERCULES, for example).

The workgroup name must be identical (be sure to respect the

case of letters) for all computers you wish to link together in a

network.

A Windows message indicates that the task has been

carried out successfully and that you must restart the

computer.

7. Repeat this procedure for each computer.

4.6. Computers running a different operating system or adding

any other type of network device

Your HomePlug network is not limited to computers running Windows. It also functions with computers

running other operating systems, such as Mac OS or Linux.

To find out how to share your Internet connection, folders, printers and more in Mac OS or Linux, please refer

to the manufacturer's documentation.

Apart from desktop and laptop computers, you can add a wide range of network devices to your HomePlug

network: game console, printer, TV decoder, modem router, Internet "box", access point and more... so long

as the device has an Ethernet port.

To find out how to set up these devices, please refer to the manufacturer's documentation.

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5. TECHNICAL SUPPORT

If you encounter a problem with your product, please go to http://ts.hercules.com and select your language.

From there you will be able to access various utilities (Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ), the latest versions

of drivers and software) that may help to resolve your problem. If the problem persists, you can contact the

Hercules products technical support service (“Technical Support”):

By email:

To reach our Technical Support via email, you must first register online on the http://ts.hercules.com/ website.

The information that you provide will help our technicians to resolve your problem as quickly as possible.

Click on Product Registration and follow the instructions displayed onscreen.

If you have already registered your product, please enter your user info in the Username and Password

fields, then click on Login.

By telephone (if you do not have Internet access):

United Kingdom

08450800942

Charged at local rate

Monday to Saturday from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.

United States

1-866-889-5036

Free

Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(Eastern Standard Time)

Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m.

(Pacific Standard Time)

Canada

1-866-889-2181

Free

Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Saturday from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(Eastern Standard Time)

Monday to Friday from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Saturday from 5 a.m. to 11 a.m.

(Pacific Standard Time)

Denmark

80887690

Free

Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

(English)

Sweden

0200884567

Free

Monday to Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

(English)

Finland

0800 913060

Free

Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

(English)

Hours of operation and telephone numbers are subject to change. Please visit http://ts.hercules.com for the

most up-to-date Technical Support contact information.

6. WARRANTY

Worldwide, Guillemot Corporation S.A. (“Guillemot”) warrants to the consumer that this Hercules product will be free from

material defects and manufacturing flaws for a period of two (2) years from the original date of purchase. Should the product

appear to be defective during the warranty period, immediately contact Technical Support, who will indicate the procedure to

follow. If the defect is confirmed, the product must be returned to its place of purchase (or any other location indicated by

Technical Support).

Within the context of this warranty, the consumer’s defective product will, at Technical Support’s option, be either repaired or

replaced. Where authorized by applicable law, the full liability of Guillemot and its subsidiaries (including for indirect

damages) is limited to the repair or replacement of the Hercules product. The consumer’s legal rights with respect to

legislation applicable to the sale of consumer goods are not affected by this warranty.

This warranty shall not apply: (1) if the product has been modified, opened, altered, or has suffered damage as a result of

inappropriate or abusive use, negligence, an accident, normal wear, or any other cause not related to a material defect or

manufacturing flaw; (2) in the event of failure to comply with the instructions provided by Technical Support; (3) to software not

published by Guillemot, said software being subject to a specific warranty provided by its publisher.

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7. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION RECOMMENDATION

At the end of its working life, this product should not be disposed of with standard household waste,

but rather dropped off at a collection point for the disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic

Equipment (WEEE) for recycling.

This is confirmed by the symbol found on the product, user manual or packaging.

Depending on their characteristics, the materials may be recycled. Through recycling and other

forms of processing Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, you can make a significant

contribution towards helping to protect the environment.

Please contact your local authorities for information on the collection point nearest you.

Trademarks

Hercules® is a registered trademark of Guillemot Corporation S.A. Intel® and Pentium® are registered trademarks of Intel Corporation. Hercules

ePlug

200 is a trademark of Guillemot Corporation S.A. Microsoft® Windows® Me, 2000, XP, Vista and 7 are either trademarks or registered

trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Mac OS® is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. in the

United States and/or other countries. Linux® is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds. Gigle

is a trademark of Gigle Networks. All other

trademarks and brand names are hereby acknowledged and are property of their respective owners. Illustrations not binding.

Declaration of conformity with EU directives

This device can be used in: AT, BE, FR, DE, IE, IT, LU, NL, PL, ES, SE, GB, FI, CH.

Hereby, GUILLEMOT CORPORATION, Carentoir France, declares that this

Hercules ePlug 200 Mini V2 device is in

compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC. The Declaration of

Conformity can be consulted at this website address:

http://ts.hercules.com/download/PLC/DoC/ePlug200Mini/DoC-eng_ePlug-200Mini_V2.pdf

Hercules is a division of Guillemot Corporation.

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential

installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in

accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee

that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the

interference by one of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• 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.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may

not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may

cause undesired operation. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operating in conjunction with any other

antenna or transmitter. FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for

compliance could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

IMPORTANT NOTE:

FCC Radiation Exposure Statement:

This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should

be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

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or translated into any language or computer language, in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, magnetic,

photocopying, recording, manual or otherwise, without the prior written permission of Guillemot Corporation S.A.

Disclaimer

Guillemot Corporation S.A. reserves the right to make changes to specifications at any time and without notice. The

information provided by this document is believed to be accurate and reliable. However, no responsibility is assumed by

Guillemot Corporation S.A. either for its use or for the infringement of patents or other rights of third parties resulting from its

use. This product may exist in a light or special version for PC integration or other purposes. Certain functions detailed in this

manual may not be available in these versions. Wherever possible, a README.TXT will be included on the installation CD-

ROM detailing the differences between the supplied product and the product described in the present documentation.

End-user software license Agreement

IMPORTANT: please read the Agreement carefully prior to opening and installing the Software. By opening the Software

package, you agree to be bound by the terms of this Agreement. The Software enclosed in this package is licensed, not sold,

and is only available under the terms of the present license Agreement. If you do not agree with the terms hereafter, you

must promptly return the Software within 15 days, together with the entire contents of the box, to the place of purchase.

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rights are reserved. The term “Software” refers to all documentation and related material, including drivers, executable

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be bound by the terms and conditions of the present Agreement concerning copyright and all other proprietary rights for any

third party Software, documentation and related material included in the Software package.

Guillemot Corporation S.A. reserves the right to terminate this license in the event of failure to comply with any of

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immediately be returned to Guillemot Corporation S.A.; the purchaser remaining liable for any and all resulting

damages.

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rights that are hereby granted. Transfer of the license is permitted, provided that the transferor does not retain any part or

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2. The licensee may only use the Software on a single computer at any time. The machine-readable portion of the Software

may be transferred to another computer provided it is previously erased from the first machine and there is no possibility

that the Software can be used on more than one machine at any one time.

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permit third parties to engage in, the following: providing or disclosing the Software to third parties; providing use of the

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making alterations or copies of any kind of the Software; making any attempt to disassemble, de-compile or reverse

engineer the Software in any way or form, or engaging in any activity aimed at obtaining underlying information not visible

to the user during normal use of the Software; making copies or translations of the User Manual.

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