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..., Ports, and Label Information 1-3 The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 1-3 The Label on the Rear 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...
..., Ports, and Label Information 1-3 The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 1-3 The Label on the Rear 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...
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... Conventions. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that will save time or resources. 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 the Appendices and on the Netgear website.
... Conventions. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that will save time or resources. 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 the Appendices and on the Netgear website.
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... this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. The PDF version of This Chapter link at http://www.adobe.com. - Product update: New configuration utility 1.0.1.3 Product update: New configuration utility 1.0.1.4. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Printing a Chapter. ix v1.2, February 2007 Click the PDF of the chapter you can save paper and printer ink...
... this feature. • Printing the Full Manual. The PDF version of This Chapter link at http://www.adobe.com. - Product update: New configuration utility 1.0.1.3 Product update: New configuration utility 1.0.1.4. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Printing a Chapter. ix v1.2, February 2007 Click the PDF of the chapter you can save paper and printer ink...
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... you to the network. HDX101 configuration utility - HDX101 Installation Guide. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. This guide. - 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 NETGEAR dealer. The following items: • An HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. • HDX101 Resource CD, including: -
... you to the network. HDX101 configuration utility - HDX101 Installation Guide. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. This guide. - 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 NETGEAR dealer. The following items: • An HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. • HDX101 Resource CD, including: -
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... CD into one of setting your own unique encryption Powerline network ID and prioritizing traffic passing through the Powerline network. The CD should start automatically and display the following screen: Figure 2-5 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-5 v1.2, February 2007 HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Install the HDX101 Configuration Utility (Highly Recommended) The utility provides you with the option...
... CD into one of setting your own unique encryption Powerline network ID and prioritizing traffic passing through the Powerline network. The CD should start automatically and display the following screen: Figure 2-5 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-5 v1.2, February 2007 HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Install the HDX101 Configuration Utility (Highly Recommended) The utility provides you with the option...
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... a Powerline network can install the Powerline configuration utility on the computer connected locally to the new HDX101 device, or open the utility on the computer originally used to set up the Powerline network ID. A Welcome screen should appear. If you add another HDX101 device to an existing Powerline network,... Select the CD-ROM drive and click on the Autorun.exe executable file. 2. Click the topmost button, labelled Install Software. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide If the CD does not start automatically: • Go to My Computer on the Windows Start menu, and double...
... a Powerline network can install the Powerline configuration utility on the computer connected locally to the new HDX101 device, or open the utility on the computer originally used to set up the Powerline network ID. A Welcome screen should appear. If you add another HDX101 device to an existing Powerline network,... Select the CD-ROM drive and click on the Autorun.exe executable file. 2. Click the topmost button, labelled Install Software. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide If the CD does not start automatically: • Go to My Computer on the Windows Start menu, and double...
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Figure 2-9 Click OK to continue the installation of WinPcap, the InstallShield Wizard will display a dialog box to indicate that it must install WinPcap. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 6. Figure 2-10 Click the Finish button to install WinPCap and follow the on-screen instructions until the following window is displayed. If your computer does not include a current version of the HDX101 Configuration Utility. 2-8 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007
Figure 2-9 Click OK to continue the installation of WinPcap, the InstallShield Wizard will display a dialog box to indicate that it must install WinPcap. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 6. Figure 2-10 Click the Finish button to install WinPCap and follow the on-screen instructions until the following window is displayed. If your computer does not include a current version of the HDX101 Configuration Utility. 2-8 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007
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HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 7. Figure 2-11 To launch the program, make sure the "Run NETGEAR HDX101 Configuration Utility" button is installed, the InstallShield Wizard will indicate the HDX101 Configuration Utility has been installed. Click the Finish button to close the InstallShield Wizard. After WinPcap is checked. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-9 v1.2, February 2007
HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 7. Figure 2-11 To launch the program, make sure the "Run NETGEAR HDX101 Configuration Utility" button is installed, the InstallShield Wizard will indicate the HDX101 Configuration Utility has been installed. Click the Finish button to close the InstallShield Wizard. After WinPcap is checked. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-9 v1.2, February 2007
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.... The device name is initially set by clicking an icon on your desktop or from the Windows Program Menu. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Running the HDX101 Configuration Utility When installation is the one connected, via an Ethernet cable, to the PC running this utility. 2-10 ...Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 The local device is complete, you can be changed. All devices shown in the ...
.... The device name is initially set by clicking an icon on your desktop or from the Windows Program Menu. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Running the HDX101 Configuration Utility When installation is the one connected, via an Ethernet cable, to the PC running this utility. 2-10 ...Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 The local device is complete, you can be changed. All devices shown in the ...
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...speed is old, the software will coexist with a HomePlug Network" on this group configures how the network will display the following message box: Figure 2-13 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-11 If the firmware in this option, see "Allowing Your... Powerline Network to scan the network for Powerline devices. This status will be handled smoothly: HD Video, DVD Video, or Data. - For details about setting your devices back to Factory Defaults" on page 2-13. 5. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide • The...
...speed is old, the software will coexist with a HomePlug Network" on this group configures how the network will display the following message box: Figure 2-13 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-11 If the firmware in this option, see "Allowing Your... Powerline Network to scan the network for Powerline devices. This status will be handled smoothly: HD Video, DVD Video, or Data. - For details about setting your devices back to Factory Defaults" on page 2-13. 5. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide • The...
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... and install it as the one installed on the local device, connect your network devices is older than the firmware that adapter and repeat the upgrade process. On successful completion of the upgrade, the following message will be displayed: Figure 2-16 ... to that was bundled with the HDX101 Configuration Utility. Manually Applying a Firmware Upgrade The automatic firmware check, described above, only occurs if the firmware in the Device History table. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 2. If a remote HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter does not have the same firmware ...
... and install it as the one installed on the local device, connect your network devices is older than the firmware that adapter and repeat the upgrade process. On successful completion of the upgrade, the following message will be displayed: Figure 2-16 ... to that was bundled with the HDX101 Configuration Utility. Manually Applying a Firmware Upgrade The automatic firmware check, described above, only occurs if the firmware in the Device History table. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 2. If a remote HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter does not have the same firmware ...
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... the Upgrade button. 5. Go to the other HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters in the HDX101 Configuration Utility, click the Firmware Upgrade button. With the Main tab selected in your network and repeat steps 2-4 above , and navigate to autodetection mode. One by one device at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/hdx101.asp. The file should have an extension of...
... the Upgrade button. 5. Go to the other HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters in the HDX101 Configuration Utility, click the Firmware Upgrade button. With the Main tab selected in your network and repeat steps 2-4 above , and navigate to autodetection mode. One by one device at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/hdx101.asp. The file should have an extension of...
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Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility and ensure that the Main tab is displayed for the utility to Coexist 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 Change the Powerline Mode Option as NETGEAR XE102, WGX102, or XE104 adapters. Make...
Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility and ensure that the Main tab is displayed for the utility to Coexist 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 Change the Powerline Mode Option as NETGEAR XE102, WGX102, or XE104 adapters. Make...
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.... HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide a. Internet Access SC101 Ethernet Network HDX101 Powerline Network ADSL/Cable Port Router-Modem LAN Ports HDX101 Computer XE104 HomePlug Network Computer XE104 Printer Figure 2-24 2-18 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 Note: HomePlug devices cannot communicate with devices on a Powerline network directly. The following diagram shows a typical mixed Powerline and HomePlug configuration...
.... HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide a. Internet Access SC101 Ethernet Network HDX101 Powerline Network ADSL/Cable Port Router-Modem LAN Ports HDX101 Computer XE104 HomePlug Network Computer XE104 Printer Figure 2-24 2-18 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 Note: HomePlug devices cannot communicate with devices on a Powerline network directly. The following diagram shows a typical mixed Powerline and HomePlug configuration...
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... Network ID as follows: Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-19 Set Your Network ID HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide The fastest and most reliable way to set the network ID is to detect the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters that you have not already done so, start the HDX101 Configuration Utility and ensure that the Main tab...
... Network ID as follows: Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-19 Set Your Network ID HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide The fastest and most reliable way to set the network ID is to detect the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters that you have not already done so, start the HDX101 Configuration Utility and ensure that the Main tab...
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... ID has been left at its Ethernet port to an Ethernet port on whether the computer running the HDX101 Configuration Utility is connected directly to the new Powerline HD Ethernet adapter (local) or is to plug the new device into an available AC power outlet and connect its ...mark is displayed in the Device Name column for the utility to detect the Powerline HD Ethernet adapters in the Location column. 4. Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility and wait for the device marked as 'Local' in your Powerline network. Make sure a check mark is displayed for the utility to be detected...
... ID has been left at its Ethernet port to an Ethernet port on whether the computer running the HDX101 Configuration Utility is connected directly to the new Powerline HD Ethernet adapter (local) or is to plug the new device into an available AC power outlet and connect its ...mark is displayed in the Device Name column for the utility to detect the Powerline HD Ethernet adapters in the Location column. 4. Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility and wait for the device marked as 'Local' in your Powerline network. Make sure a check mark is displayed for the utility to be detected...
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HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide To set the traffic prioritization rule into all Powerline HD Ethernet adapter devices. 2-24 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 Note: Changes to QoS settings will be applied to every detected device shown on the Main tab, independent of the settings of protocol: 1. In the "Configure... the Apply button to the computer. 2. Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility from the PC and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline HD Ethernet adapters connected to set the priority of data transfers by selecting...
HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide To set the traffic prioritization rule into all Powerline HD Ethernet adapter devices. 2-24 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 Note: Changes to QoS settings will be applied to every detected device shown on the Main tab, independent of the settings of protocol: 1. In the "Configure... the Apply button to the computer. 2. Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility from the PC and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline HD Ethernet adapters connected to set the priority of data transfers by selecting...
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...Port text box. 1. If you want to prioritize. Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility from the SC101 to the PC. Without traffic prioritization, video playback will be delayed or interrupted. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Advanced QoS Options How to Give Priority to a ... 20001, in the "Advanced QoS Options" section. Not included with the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. To adjust traffic prioritization for smooth playback for the utility to detect the Powerline HD Ethernet adapters connected to the SC101 and from the PC and wait for the application ...
...Port text box. 1. If you want to prioritize. Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility from the SC101 to the PC. Without traffic prioritization, video playback will be delayed or interrupted. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Advanced QoS Options How to Give Priority to a ... 20001, in the "Advanced QoS Options" section. Not included with the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. To adjust traffic prioritization for smooth playback for the utility to detect the Powerline HD Ethernet adapters connected to the SC101 and from the PC and wait for the application ...
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... Apply button to QoS-configured business networks. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide • If necessary, change the priority. IEEE 802.1p uses prioritization bits in Layer-3 IP packets. Other QoS Options Besides UDP and TCP priority, the Powerline HD Ethernet adapter offers the following QoS...; 802.1p prioritization • TOS • DSCP These options only apply to set the traffic prioritization rule into all Powerline HD Ethernet adapter devices. DSCP (Differential Services Code Point) values range from 0 to 63; the deprecated TOS (Type Of Service) values...
... Apply button to QoS-configured business networks. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide • If necessary, change the priority. IEEE 802.1p uses prioritization bits in Layer-3 IP packets. Other QoS Options Besides UDP and TCP priority, the Powerline HD Ethernet adapter offers the following QoS...; 802.1p prioritization • TOS • DSCP These options only apply to set the traffic prioritization rule into all Powerline HD Ethernet adapter devices. DSCP (Differential Services Code Point) values range from 0 to 63; the deprecated TOS (Type Of Service) values...
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... Be sure you are using the NETGEAR HDX101 Configuration Utility to change the newtork ID, proceed as a lamp or a hair dryer. When connecting the router's Internet port to more than one Powerline device. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Power Light Not On Make... sure that, if power to the AC power outlet is controlled by disconnecting the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter and plugging in some other electrical product,...
... Be sure you are using the NETGEAR HDX101 Configuration Utility to change the newtork ID, proceed as a lamp or a hair dryer. When connecting the router's Internet port to more than one Powerline device. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Power Light Not On Make... sure that, if power to the AC power outlet is controlled by disconnecting the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter and plugging in some other electrical product,...