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Trademarks NETGEAR is a trademark of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of their respective holders....no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to comply with the conditions set out in a residential installation. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46...
Trademarks NETGEAR is a trademark of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of their respective holders....no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to comply with the conditions set out in a residential installation. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46...
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... Panel of the HDX101 1-4 Chapter 2 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter How the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network 2-1 Prepare to Install Your Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-2 Connect an HDX101 to the Router 2-2 Connect other Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters 2-4 Install the HDX101 Configuration Utility (Highly Recommended 2-5 Running the HDX101 Configuration Utility 2-10 Automatic Firmware Version Check 2-11 Manually Applying a Firmware Upgrade 2-13 Resetting to Factory Defaults 2-14 Allowing Your Powerline Network to Coexist with a HomePlug Network 2-17 Set...
... Panel of the HDX101 1-4 Chapter 2 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter How the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network 2-1 Prepare to Install Your Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-2 Connect an HDX101 to the Router 2-2 Connect other Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters 2-4 Install the HDX101 Configuration Utility (Highly Recommended 2-5 Running the HDX101 Configuration Utility 2-10 Automatic Firmware Version Check 2-11 Manually Applying a Firmware Upgrade 2-13 Resetting to Factory Defaults 2-14 Allowing Your Powerline Network to Coexist with a HomePlug Network 2-17 Set...
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..., URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses • Formats. About This Manual This guide describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter.The information is this manual is provided in a malfunction or damage to the equipment. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that will save time or resources. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial...
..., URL names User input Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses • Formats. About This Manual This guide describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter.The information is this manual is provided in a malfunction or damage to the equipment. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that will save time or resources. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial...
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.... Web site at a time •A button that displays the table of contents and an button. Double-click on a link in personal injury or death. • Scope. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Danger: This is written for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. online knowledge base for the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter February 2007 Note: Product updates...
.... Web site at a time •A button that displays the table of contents and an button. Double-click on a link in personal injury or death. • Scope. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Danger: This is written for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. online knowledge base for the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter February 2007 Note: Product updates...
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... resetting devices to view and print PDF files. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page. - The PDF version of any page in the manual. Product update: New configuration utility 1.0.1.3 Product update: New configuration utility 1.0.1.4. Click the print icon in the upper left of the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide...
... resetting devices to view and print PDF files. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page. - The PDF version of any page in the manual. Product update: New configuration utility 1.0.1.3 Product update: New configuration utility 1.0.1.4. Click the print icon in the upper left of the chapter you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide...
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... this manual. The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter lets you will find product firmware updates for easy monitoring of the NETGEAR® HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your high-speed cable/DSL connection can also extend an existing Ethernet network to http://kbserver.netgear.com where you completely network your home by simply plugging into your existing electrical wiring, so your HDX101. Now your purchase of status and...
... this manual. The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter lets you will find product firmware updates for easy monitoring of the NETGEAR® HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your high-speed cable/DSL connection can also extend an existing Ethernet network to http://kbserver.netgear.com where you completely network your home by simply plugging into your existing electrical wiring, so your HDX101. Now your purchase of status and...
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... to the network. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for repair. 1-2 Introduction v1.2, February 2007 The following items: • An HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. • HDX101 Resource CD, including: - HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter within minutes after connecting it to easily configure your Powerline HD Ethernet adapter from the date of the parts are incorrect, missing...
... to the network. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for repair. 1-2 Introduction v1.2, February 2007 The following items: • An HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. • HDX101 Resource CD, including: - HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter within minutes after connecting it to easily configure your Powerline HD Ethernet adapter from the date of the parts are incorrect, missing...
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... supplied to verify connections. No other Powerline devices detected on the Powerline network. Viewed from top to the HDX101. Powerline Link Ethernet On Blue Solid Off On Green Solid Blink Off The device has detected another Powerline device on the Powerline network. Introduction 1-3 v1.2, February 2007 Figure 1-1 You can use the status lights to the HDX101. There is supplied to bottom, the table below . Status Light Descriptions Label Power Activity Description On Green Solid Power is no activity. The Ethernet port...
... supplied to verify connections. No other Powerline devices detected on the Powerline network. Viewed from top to the HDX101. Powerline Link Ethernet On Blue Solid Off On Green Solid Blink Off The device has detected another Powerline device on the Powerline network. Introduction 1-3 v1.2, February 2007 Figure 1-1 You can use the status lights to the HDX101. There is supplied to bottom, the table below . Status Light Descriptions Label Power Activity Description On Green Solid Power is no activity. The Ethernet port...
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HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide The Label on the Rear Panel of the HDX101 The label on the rear panel of the HDX101 contains the items listed below. • MAC address • Model number • Serial number 1-4 Introduction v1.2, February 2007
HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide The Label on the Rear Panel of the HDX101 The label on the rear panel of the HDX101 contains the items listed below. • MAC address • Model number • Serial number 1-4 Introduction v1.2, February 2007
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...2 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter This chapter describes how to the Internet. An example is illustrated in place of two Powerline devices: Internet Access Powerline Network (always encrypted) Router HDX101 Computer Ethernet Network HDX101 Ethernet Network Computer Figure 2-1 Follow the instructions below to set up the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter on your local area network (LAN) and connect to set up your existing electrical power line in the following diagram for a minimal network consisting of a dedicated LAN wiring infrastructure. How the Powerline HD...
...2 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter This chapter describes how to the Internet. An example is illustrated in place of two Powerline devices: Internet Access Powerline Network (always encrypted) Router HDX101 Computer Ethernet Network HDX101 Ethernet Network Computer Figure 2-1 Follow the instructions below to set up the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter on your local area network (LAN) and connect to set up your existing electrical power line in the following diagram for a minimal network consisting of a dedicated LAN wiring infrastructure. How the Powerline HD...
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Connect an HDX101 to be used on your network has an Ethernet port. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Prepare to Install Your Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter Check that these minimum requirements are met. • Your Ethernet network is set up and an Ethernet port is available on your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Each computer and peripheral device to the Router Internet Access Wireless Router HDX101 Ethernet Network Figure 2-2 2-2 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007
Connect an HDX101 to be used on your network has an Ethernet port. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Prepare to Install Your Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter Check that these minimum requirements are met. • Your Ethernet network is set up and an Ethernet port is available on your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Each computer and peripheral device to the Router Internet Access Wireless Router HDX101 Ethernet Network Figure 2-2 2-2 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007
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... Ethernet cable that came in the box into a LAN port on your router or switch in your network. If it does not, see Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting". • Ethernet: The Ethernet light should turn solid green. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-3 v1.2, February 2007 Figure 2-3 Do not connect the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter to indicate activity. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the previous step is connected to the modem, and the router and modem are powered on the HDX101...
... Ethernet cable that came in the box into a LAN port on your router or switch in your network. If it does not, see Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting". • Ethernet: The Ethernet light should turn solid green. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-3 v1.2, February 2007 Figure 2-3 Do not connect the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter to indicate activity. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the previous step is connected to the modem, and the router and modem are powered on the HDX101...
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... you run the configuration utility, the software automatically checks the firmware version of 4 buttons. Powerline Mode Option group. Control Buttons-consisting of all devices in the local device is old, the software will be handled smoothly: HD Video, DVD Video, or Data. - For details about setting your devices back to their factory defaults, see "Manually Applying a Firmware Upgrade" on this group configures how the network will be shown if the transmit or receive link speed is greater...
... you run the configuration utility, the software automatically checks the firmware version of 4 buttons. Powerline Mode Option group. Control Buttons-consisting of all devices in the local device is old, the software will be handled smoothly: HD Video, DVD Video, or Data. - For details about setting your devices back to their factory defaults, see "Manually Applying a Firmware Upgrade" on this group configures how the network will be shown if the transmit or receive link speed is greater...
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... downloaded file on your PC. 2. Resetting to Factory Defaults This option returns the Network ID to the default value of .ftp, .img, or .nvm. 4. Go to autodetection mode. Click the browse button, circled in the HDX101 Configuration Utility, click the Firmware Upgrade button. The file should have an extension of "PowerlineHD" and the Powerline Mode Option to the HDX101 support page at a time can be reset. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1. With the downloaded firmware file selected, click the Upgrade button...
... downloaded file on your PC. 2. Resetting to Factory Defaults This option returns the Network ID to the default value of .ftp, .img, or .nvm. 4. Go to autodetection mode. Click the browse button, circled in the HDX101 Configuration Utility, click the Firmware Upgrade button. The file should have an extension of "PowerlineHD" and the Powerline Mode Option to the HDX101 support page at a time can be reset. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1. With the downloaded firmware file selected, click the Upgrade button...
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... automatically switch the HDX101 network into a co-existence mode where the HDX101 devices will not interfere with communications on your AC power lines host an existing HomePlug network, comprising of devices such as follows: Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-17 Click every empty checkbox in step 1. Make sure that a check mark is selected. 3. Change the Powerline Mode Option as NETGEAR XE102, WGX102, or XE104 adapters. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Allowing Your Powerline Network...
... automatically switch the HDX101 network into a co-existence mode where the HDX101 devices will not interfere with communications on your AC power lines host an existing HomePlug network, comprising of devices such as follows: Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-17 Click every empty checkbox in step 1. Make sure that a check mark is selected. 3. Change the Powerline Mode Option as NETGEAR XE102, WGX102, or XE104 adapters. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Allowing Your Powerline Network...
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... video file is connected to another. Set the QoS options in addition to the protocol. Without traffic prioritization, video playback will be delayed or interrupted. Not included with the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. Select the QoS (Quality of Service) tab. 3. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-25 Note: The SC101 uses UDP port 20001 for the data transfer, and the media player provides the destination port. Start the HDX101 Configuration...
... video file is connected to another. Set the QoS options in addition to the protocol. Without traffic prioritization, video playback will be delayed or interrupted. Not included with the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. Select the QoS (Quality of Service) tab. 3. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-25 Note: The SC101 uses UDP port 20001 for the data transfer, and the media player provides the destination port. Start the HDX101 Configuration...
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... the Powerline HD Ethernet adapter. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that the Power light is on the HDX101 lights or blinks. The Ethernet port on . 2. Troubleshooting 3-1 v1.2, February 2007 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. When the Powerline HD Ethernet adapter is required before you can use our telephone support service. b. Registration is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to help you turn on power to the HDX101 devices...
... the Powerline HD Ethernet adapter. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that the Power light is on the HDX101 lights or blinks. The Ethernet port on . 2. Troubleshooting 3-1 v1.2, February 2007 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. When the Powerline HD Ethernet adapter is required before you can use our telephone support service. b. Registration is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to help you turn on power to the HDX101 devices...
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... Ethernet device or network adapter card, check that the Link light is on the router that the first HDX101 is live , you have confirmed the power outlet you are using the NETGEAR HDX101 Configuration Utility to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that power is plugged in your Powerline devices stopped communicating after Changing Network ID If your Powerline network. 3-2 Troubleshooting v1.2, February 2007 When connecting the router's Internet port to change the newtork ID, proceed as a lamp or a hair dryer. Open the NETGEAR HDX101 Configuration...
... Ethernet device or network adapter card, check that the Link light is on the router that the first HDX101 is live , you have confirmed the power outlet you are using the NETGEAR HDX101 Configuration Utility to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that power is plugged in your Powerline devices stopped communicating after Changing Network ID If your Powerline network. 3-2 Troubleshooting v1.2, February 2007 When connecting the router's Internet port to change the newtork ID, proceed as a lamp or a hair dryer. Open the NETGEAR HDX101 Configuration...
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... window displayed by the NETGEAR HDX101 Configuration Utility. If the utility fails to each empty checkbox until a check mark is ready to use. Select the Security tab in the "Set Network ID" text box and click the Set Selected Devices button. Check that have been individually set up the network ID one at a time, as folllows: a. Select the Main tab and click the Scan button. Troubleshooting 3-3 v1.2, February 2007 HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide...
... window displayed by the NETGEAR HDX101 Configuration Utility. If the utility fails to each empty checkbox until a check mark is ready to use. Select the Security tab in the "Set Network ID" text box and click the Set Selected Devices button. Check that have been individually set up the network ID one at a time, as folllows: a. Select the Main tab and click the Scan button. Troubleshooting 3-3 v1.2, February 2007 HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide...
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... relative humidity, noncondensing Storage humidity 5-95% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing Security Encryption type: DES/3DES Bridge Performance MAC addresses: 32 Bandwidth 200 Mbps Powerline Performance Compatibility: Not HomePlug v1.0 or HomePlug v1.0 Turbo compatible Data Transfer Rate: Up to 200 Mbps with real throughput greater than 80 Mbps Frequency band: 2-32 Mbps Modulation type: OFDM symbol modulation Technical Specifications A-1 v1.2, February 2007
... relative humidity, noncondensing Storage humidity 5-95% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing Security Encryption type: DES/3DES Bridge Performance MAC addresses: 32 Bandwidth 200 Mbps Powerline Performance Compatibility: Not HomePlug v1.0 or HomePlug v1.0 Turbo compatible Data Transfer Rate: Up to 200 Mbps with real throughput greater than 80 Mbps Frequency band: 2-32 Mbps Modulation type: OFDM symbol modulation Technical Specifications A-1 v1.2, February 2007