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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 Check 2-11...
..., 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 Check 2-11...
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... sheet of the window. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the upper left of the window. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Printing a Chapter. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of paper, you were ... Part Number Version Number Description 202-10163-01 1.0 202-10163-02 1.1 202-10163-03 1.2 Original document. Product update: New configuration utility 1.0.1.3 Product update: New configuration utility 1.0.1.4. The PDF version of any page. - Click the print icon in a browser window. - Use the PDF of the ...
... sheet of the window. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the upper left of the window. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Printing a Chapter. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of paper, you were ... Part Number Version Number Description 202-10163-01 1.0 202-10163-02 1.1 202-10163-03 1.2 Original document. Product update: New configuration utility 1.0.1.3 Product update: New configuration utility 1.0.1.4. The PDF version of any page. - Click the print icon in a browser window. - Use the PDF of the ...
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... Guide. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. The following items: • An HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. • HDX101 Resource CD, including: - HDX101 configuration utility - 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 monitor its status and activity. Keep the carton, including the original...
... Guide. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. The following items: • An HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. • HDX101 Resource CD, including: - HDX101 configuration utility - 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 monitor its status and activity. Keep the carton, including the original...
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... not be set to exactly the same Network ID-if they are to your router1. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Install the HDX101 Configuration Utility (Highly Recommended) The utility provides you to protect your network from unauthorized access via the Powerline network. 1. Powerline devices on the same network. The CD should start automatically and display the following screen...
... not be set to exactly the same Network ID-if they are to your router1. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Install the HDX101 Configuration Utility (Highly Recommended) The utility provides you to protect your network from unauthorized access via the Powerline network. 1. Powerline devices on the same network. The CD should start automatically and display the following screen...
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... 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. Click the topmost button, labelled Install Software. If you add another HDX101 device to an existing Powerline network, you are working from one computer. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide...
... 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. Click the topmost button, labelled Install Software. If you add another HDX101 device to an existing Powerline network, you are working from one computer. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide...
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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 indicate that it must install WinPcap. Figure 2-10 Click the Finish button to continue the installation of WinPcap, the InstallShield Wizard will display a dialog box to install WinPCap and follow the on-screen instructions until the following window is displayed. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 6.
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 indicate that it must install WinPcap. Figure 2-10 Click the Finish button to continue the installation of WinPcap, the InstallShield Wizard will display a dialog box to install WinPCap and follow the on-screen instructions until the following window is displayed. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 6.
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After WinPcap is checked. 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. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-9 v1.2, February 2007 Click the Finish button to close the InstallShield Wizard. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 7.
After WinPcap is checked. 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. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-9 v1.2, February 2007 Click the Finish button to close the InstallShield Wizard. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 7.
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... the same network ID. 3. 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 local or remote. The table has 6 columns: Device Name, MAC Address, Location, Quality, Tx (Mbps), Rx (Mbps). • The...
... the same network ID. 3. 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 local or remote. The table has 6 columns: Device Name, MAC Address, Location, Quality, Tx (Mbps), Rx (Mbps). • The...
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... devices back to scan the network for Powerline devices. For more details on page 2-13. 5. HD Video means that can handle high-definition video traffic smoothly. These buttons allow you run the configuration utility, the software automatically checks the firmware version...4. If the firmware in the Powerline network, starting with HomePlug devices. Powerline Mode Option group. This status will display the following message box: Figure 2-13 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-11 HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide • The Quality...
... devices back to scan the network for Powerline devices. For more details on page 2-13. 5. HD Video means that can handle high-definition video traffic smoothly. These buttons allow you run the configuration utility, the software automatically checks the firmware version...4. If the firmware in the Powerline network, starting with HomePlug devices. Powerline Mode Option group. This status will display the following message box: Figure 2-13 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-11 HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide • The Quality...
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..., in your PC to start the upgrade process. Figure 2-17 4. If a remote HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter does not have the same firmware version as follows: Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-13 However, you can also download new firmware and install it as... devices is older than the firmware that adapter and repeat the upgrade process. If necessary, click the Firmware Upgrade button in the main window and accept the default firmware file to that was bundled with the HDX101 Configuration Utility. Manually Applying a Firmware Upgrade The automatic...
..., in your PC to start the upgrade process. Figure 2-17 4. If a remote HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter does not have the same firmware version as follows: Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-13 However, you can also download new firmware and install it as... devices is older than the firmware that adapter and repeat the upgrade process. If necessary, click the Firmware Upgrade button in the main window and accept the default firmware file to that was bundled with the HDX101 Configuration Utility. Manually Applying a Firmware Upgrade The automatic...
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... http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/hdx101.asp. Note: Because the Network ID is a .zip file, extract the encapsulated firmware file and note its name and location on the support site, and take note of .ftp, .img, or .nvm. 4. Click the browse button, circled in the HDX101 Configuration Utility, click the Firmware Upgrade button. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User...
... http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/hdx101.asp. Note: Because the Network ID is a .zip file, extract the encapsulated firmware file and note its name and location on the support site, and take note of .ftp, .img, or .nvm. 4. Click the browse button, circled in the HDX101 Configuration Utility, click the Firmware Upgrade button. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User...
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... detect the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters that you can force the HDX101 network into a co-existence mode where the HDX101 devices will automatically switch the HDX101 network into co-existence mode as follows: Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-17 Make sure that a check mark is selected. 3. Click every empty checkbox in step 1. Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility and...
... detect the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters that you can force the HDX101 network into a co-existence mode where the HDX101 devices will automatically switch the HDX101 network into co-existence mode as follows: Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-17 Make sure that a check mark is selected. 3. Click every empty checkbox in step 1. Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility and...
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... column so that the Main tab is displayed for all Powerline devices are plugged into AC power outlets. 2. Figure 2-25 4. Wait for the utility 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 a check mark is selected. 3. Make sure...
... column so that the Main tab is displayed for all Powerline devices are plugged into AC power outlets. 2. Figure 2-25 4. Wait for the utility 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 a check mark is selected. 3. Make sure...
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... Network ID text box and click the button labelled Set Local Device. 6. Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility, select the Main tab. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Add a Device to an Existing Powerline Network If you are displayed in the main window. 3. Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility and wait for every device. 4. Select the Security tab and click the Use...
... Network ID text box and click the button labelled Set Local Device. 6. Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility, select the Main tab. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Add a Device to an Existing Powerline Network If you are displayed in the main window. 3. Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility and wait for every device. 4. Select the Security tab and click the Use...
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Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility from the PC and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline HD Ethernet adapters connected to every detected device shown on the Main tab, independent of the settings of protocol: 1. Note: Changes to QoS settings will be applied to the computer. 2. In the "Configure Advanced QoS Settings" section, give priority to multimedia transfers...
Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility from the PC and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline HD Ethernet adapters connected to every detected device shown on the Main tab, independent of the settings of protocol: 1. Note: Changes to QoS settings will be applied to the computer. 2. In the "Configure Advanced QoS Settings" section, give priority to multimedia transfers...
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... player provides the destination port. Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility from the SC101 to the PC. Select the QoS (Quality of Service) tab. 3. For the scenario above, the SC101 provides the source port for the utility to detect the Powerline HD Ethernet adapters connected to the computer. 2. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-25 If you do...
... player provides the destination port. Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility from the SC101 to the PC. Select the QoS (Quality of Service) tab. 3. For the scenario above, the SC101 provides the source port for the utility to detect the Powerline HD Ethernet adapters connected to the computer. 2. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-25 If you do...
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... 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 ...adapter card, check that the wall socket is live , you are using is live by a wall switch, the wall switch is on. Problems after Changing Network ID If your Powerline network. 3-2 Troubleshooting v1.2, February 2007 Verify that the Link light is in your Powerline devices stopped communicating after using the NETGEAR HDX101 Configuration Utility...
... 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 ...adapter card, check that the wall socket is live , you are using is live by a wall switch, the wall switch is on. Problems after Changing Network ID If your Powerline network. 3-2 Troubleshooting v1.2, February 2007 Verify that the Link light is in your Powerline devices stopped communicating after using the NETGEAR HDX101 Configuration Utility...
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HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 4. If the utility detected all your network is displayed for every device. Click each Powerline device and set to assign in the Device Name column. c. If the utility does not detect all the devices, proceed with step 5 below. 5. c. Check that the utility detects all the devices that the utility detects all devices are... at a time, as folllows: a. b. Select the Main tab, and click the Scan button. If all your computer to assign in the window displayed by the NETGEAR HDX101 Configuration Utility.
HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 4. If the utility detected all your network is displayed for every device. Click each Powerline device and set to assign in the Device Name column. c. If the utility does not detect all the devices, proceed with step 5 below. 5. c. Check that the utility detects all the devices that the utility detects all devices are... at a time, as folllows: a. b. Select the Main tab, and click the Scan button. If all your computer to assign in the window displayed by the NETGEAR HDX101 Configuration Utility.