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, MS, MS-DOS, and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. conventions The following conventions are used in this guide: symbols The > symbol guides you through a series of software steps. For example: Click Start > Settings > Control Panel to view the active control panels - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 3
phoneline USB network adapter 5 features 6 getting to know the phoneline USB network adapter ..... 7 ports 7 LEDs 8 USB icon 9 USB cabling 10 telephone jack splitter 11 troubleshooting 13 specifications 17 general 17 environmental 18 glossary 19 index 29 regulatory notices 31 3 - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 4
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Network Adapter. The Phoneline USB Network Adapter allows your phone line to carry network data at the same time it carries your regular telephone voice service. There is no need for extra hubs or cables. The network runs on a standard home-grade telephone line. The adapter is equipped with two - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 6
phoneline USB network adapter features The Phoneline USB Network Adapter has plug-and-play compatability with Windows 98, Millenium, 2000, and XP and includes the following: ❑ Network up to 30 computers using existing telephone line ❑ Easy plug-and-play installation ❑ 10 Mbps transfer rate over - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 7
getting to know the phoneline USB network adapter ports Phoneline USB Network Adapter Ports to USB port USB to Phone port phone wall to Wall port USB Wall Phone Connect the Type B square end of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) cable (provided) to the adapter's USB port and the Type A rectangular - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 8
phoneline USB network adapter LEDs Phoneline USB Network Adapter LEDs POWER TX LINK RX Power TX LINK RX Lights green when the adapter is connected to a power source. Lights green when the adapter is successfully sending data over your phoneline network. Lights green when the adapter is actively - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 9
USB icon The USB icon identifies a USB port. USB icon USB icon 9 - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 10
phoneline USB network adapter USB cabling The Phoneline USB Network Adapter comes with one USB cable. The cable has two plugs: ❑ Type A rectangular plug ❑ Type B square plug USB plugs Type A Type B connecting the cable Follow the steps below to connect the cable: 1 Connect the Type B square plug - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 11
telephone jack splitter telephone jack splitter A telephone jack splitter (which can be purchased with two or more ports) allows you to plug a telephone and multiple computers into a single phone wall jack. Plug your telephone (or fax machine) into one of the splitter's ports and the phone line - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 12
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troubleshooting enabled. The motherboard of your PC may have USB options not supported by your Windows operating system. If you are not sure, contact not on the CD-ROM, contact HP customer care (see your Quick Start Guide). The Windows logon screen doesn't appear after restarting the computer. ❑ Click - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 14
do not want to share a drive or printer anymore, or I want to physically remove a drive or printer from my network. ❑ You will have to manually reconfigure your File and Printer Sharing settings. To disable printer sharing: 1 From the Windows Start menu, select Settings > Printers. 2 Right-click the - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 15
troubleshooting 6 Select the Identification tab, and verify that your workgroup settings Network Neighborhood is empty. ❑ Verify that your Microsoft Client is installed. See the Windows setup instructions for directions. ❑ Verify that you have logged in correctly. Refresh the screen by pressing F5 - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 16
phoneline USB network adapter On some laptop PCs, the Phoneline USB Network Adapter fails to configure correctly after the drivers have been loaded. ❑ After loading the drivers: 1 Log off and disconnect the adapter from your laptop's USB port. 2 Turn off your laptop. 3 Reconnect the adapter. 4 - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 17
specifications general Model number Standards Protocol Ports Speed Cabling Topology Bus speed LEDs hn210p HomePNA Version 2.0-compatible, Universal Serial Bus (USB) Version 1.0 or higher CSMA/CD one USB Type B port two standard modular RJ-11 telephone ports with pass-through feature 10 Mbps or 1 - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 18
phoneline USB network adapter environmental Dimensions Power Certifications Operating temperature Storage temperature Operating humidity Storage humidity 97 mm x 66 mm x 30 mm (3.8 in x 2.6 in x 1.2 in) 5V bus, powered by PC FCC Part 68 and Part 15, Class B 32° F to 122° F (0° C to 49° C) -4° F - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 19
being multiplexed over the transmission path. broadband Fast Internet access through DSL, cable modem, or other means. BSS (Basic Service Set) One wireless network. BSSID (Basic Service Set Identification) A unique name (or ID) used by all computers on the network. A specific ad-hoc LAN. Computers - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 20
address to a device for a specific amount of time, which is useful in education and other environments where users change frequently. DHCP also supports static IP addresses for computers needing a permanent IP address, such as those containing Web servers. See static IP address. DCHP Client A device - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 21
Set) More than one wireless network. ESSID (Extended Service Set Identification) A unique name (or ID) used by users roaming among the multiple wireless networks. An infrastructure configuration can support roaming capability for mobile workers. More than one BSS can be configured as an ESS. Users - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 22
; a router. HomePNA (Home Phoneline Networking Alliance) See HPNA (Home Phoneline Networking Alliance). host Computer on network that provides services to other computers. HPNA (Home Phoneline Networking Alliance) A standard for home local area networks using phoneline connections. IEEE (Institute - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 23
unlicensed use on the ISM band. In particular, the spectrum in the vicinity of 2.4 GHz is being made available worldwide. ISP (Internet Service provider) Company or organization providing access to the Internet. LAN (Local Area Network) Computers and peripherals linked together by cabling in a home - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 24
phoneline USB network adapter network System connecting two or more computers and peripherals enabling them to communicate and share resources. network adapter See NIC (Network Interface Card). network mask See subnet mask. NIC (Network Interface Card) Card or adapter that allows a computer to - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 25
to a network. protocol Network language allowing devices to communicate. proxy server Computer with software that controls user access to Internet services and information. ring topology See token ring topology. RIP (Routing Information Protocol) Widely used protocol for routing traffic on the - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 26
spectrum Wideband radio frequency technique designed to trade bandwidth efficiency for reliability, integrity, and security. SSID (Service Set ID) A generic term for a Service Set ID. SSL (Secure Sockets Layer) Protocol enabling encrypted and authenticated Internet communications. star (or spanning - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 27
USB (Universal Serial Bus) USB ports connect high-speed peripherals; supports multiport hubs. UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) The most common copper telephone wiring connecting home and many business computers to a telephone service. VPN (Virtual Private Network) See PPTP (Point-to-Point Tunneling - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 28
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, telephone 11 L LEDs 8 link LED 8 P phone port 7 ports 7 power LED 8 R RX LED 8 S specifications environmental 18 general 17 splitter, telephone jack 11 T telephone jack splitter 11 troubleshooting 13 TX LED 8 U USB cabling 10 USB icon (pictured) 9 USB port 7 W wall port 7 29 - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 30
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. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, can cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation - HP Wireless USB Network Adapter hn215w | HP Phoneline USB Network Adapter hn210p - Page 32
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