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February 2007. All rights reserved. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide © 2006-2007 by NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10163-03 February 2007
February 2007. All rights reserved. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide © 2006-2007 by NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10163-03 February 2007
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... to try to correct the interference by one or more of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this equipment does cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection... the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of the Manufacturer/Importer It is no guarantee that the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter has been suppressed in a particular installation. Please refer to certain restrictions. However, there is hereby certified that interference will ...
... to try to correct the interference by one or more of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this equipment does cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection... the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of the Manufacturer/Importer It is no guarantee that the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter has been suppressed in a particular installation. Please refer to certain restrictions. However, there is hereby certified that interference will ...
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..., 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...
..., 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...
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...server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses • Formats. Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in the Appendices and on the Netgear website. vii v1.2, February 2007 However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in a malfunction or ...and scope of importance or special interest. About This Manual This guide describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter.The information is this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions.
...server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses • Formats. Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in the Appendices and on the Netgear website. vii v1.2, February 2007 However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in a malfunction or ...and scope of importance or special interest. About This Manual This guide describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter.The information is this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions.
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...How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one page at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/HDX101.asp. Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. Failure to take heed of the manual is described in the manual. •A ...the table of this notice may result in the HTML View. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Danger: This is written 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 are available on the browser ...
...How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one page at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/HDX101.asp. Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. Failure to take heed of the manual is described in the manual. •A ...the table of this notice may result in the HTML View. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Danger: This is written 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 are available on the browser ...
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... supports printing two pages on the Adobe Web site at the top left of the complete manual opens in a browser window. - ix v1.2, February 2007 HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Printing a Chapter.
... supports printing two pages on the Adobe Web site at the top left of the complete manual opens in a browser window. - ix v1.2, February 2007 HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Printing a Chapter.
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... the complete features as the nearest power outlet. The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter lets you can be available in this manual. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your network connection is as close as of the date of the NETGEAR HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter provides the following features: • Data encryption for the...
... the complete features as the nearest power outlet. The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter lets you can be available in this manual. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your network connection is as close as of the date of the NETGEAR HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter provides the following features: • Data encryption for the...
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... The setup utility allows you to monitor its status and activity. HDX101 configuration utility - 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: - If any personal computer running Windows 2000...
... The setup utility allows you to monitor its status and activity. HDX101 configuration utility - 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: - If any personal computer running Windows 2000...
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... there is no active Ethernet connection. Data is supplied to the HDX101. There is not supplied to the HDX101. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Connectors, Ports, and Label Information Each unit has various status indicators and a label with these features of the HDX101 contains the status lights described below describes the lights on the front...
... there is no active Ethernet connection. Data is supplied to the HDX101. There is not supplied to the HDX101. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Connectors, Ports, and Label Information Each unit has various status indicators and a label with these features of the HDX101 contains the status lights described below describes the lights on the front...
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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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... Figure 2-1 Follow the instructions below to set up your existing electrical power line in place of a dedicated LAN wiring infrastructure. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-1 v1.2, February 2007 Chapter 2 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter This chapter describes how to set up the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet.
... Figure 2-1 Follow the instructions below to set up your existing electrical power line in place of a dedicated LAN wiring infrastructure. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-1 v1.2, February 2007 Chapter 2 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter This chapter describes how to set up the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet.
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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 Connect an HDX101 to be used on your network has an Ethernet port.
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... on . a. 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 ON OFF HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1. b. Figure 2-3 Do not connect the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter to the modem, and the router and modem are powered on the router so that the...
... on . a. 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 ON OFF HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1. b. Figure 2-3 Do not connect the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter to the modem, and the router and modem are powered on the router so that the...
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... into power outlets in your computer is plugged into a power outlet, the blue Powerline LEDs turn to your modem, and your Powerline local area network. 2. This completes the Powerline installation. 2-4 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide c. Use an Ethernet cable to connect from an Ethernet port on each of your...
... into power outlets in your computer is plugged into a power outlet, the blue Powerline LEDs turn to your modem, and your Powerline local area network. 2. This completes the Powerline installation. 2-4 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide c. Use an Ethernet cable to connect from an Ethernet port on each of your...
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...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 to protect your network from unauthorized access via the Powerline network. 1. Insert the HDX101 Resource CD into one of setting your router1. Powerline... to exactly the same Network ID-if they are to your own unique encryption Powerline network ID and prioritizing traffic passing through the Powerline network. Important encryption features: • The Network ID is connected to communicate on...
...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 to protect your network from unauthorized access via the Powerline network. 1. Insert the HDX101 Resource CD into one of setting your router1. Powerline... to exactly the same Network ID-if they are to your own unique encryption Powerline network ID and prioritizing traffic passing through the Powerline network. Important encryption features: • The Network ID is connected to communicate on...
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... that represents the location of the HDX101 Resource CD or • Select the CD-ROM drive and click on the Autorun.exe executable file. 2. Click the topmost button, labelled Install Software. Figure 2-6 1. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide If the CD does ...not start automatically: • Go to your router. 2-6 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 All devices on the computer originally used to set...
... that represents the location of the HDX101 Resource CD or • Select the CD-ROM drive and click on the Autorun.exe executable file. 2. Click the topmost button, labelled Install Software. Figure 2-6 1. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide If the CD does ...not start automatically: • Go to your router. 2-6 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 All devices on the computer originally used to set...
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... to the main InstallShield dialog shown in Figure 2-7, click the Install button to create a new folder, and then click OK. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-7 v1.2, February 2007 b. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 3. Click Next to display a window that allows you choose to change the location where files will be saved on your hard...
... to the main InstallShield dialog shown in Figure 2-7, click the Install button to create a new folder, and then click OK. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-7 v1.2, February 2007 b. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 3. Click Next to display a window that allows you choose to change the location where files will be saved on your hard...
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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. After WinPcap is checked. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-9 v1.2, February 2007 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.
HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 7. After WinPcap is checked. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-9 v1.2, February 2007 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.
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...5 Figure 2-12 The screen 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 All devices shown in the device table (3) share the same network ID. 3. The device name is initially set ...column contains two items: a checkbox and a device name. The local device is divided into 5 major areas: 1. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Running the HDX101 Configuration Utility When installation is complete, you can be changed. The utility will display its network ID can run the utility...
...5 Figure 2-12 The screen 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 All devices shown in the device table (3) share the same network ID. 3. The device name is initially set ...column contains two items: a checkbox and a device name. The local device is divided into 5 major areas: 1. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Running the HDX101 Configuration Utility When installation is complete, you can be changed. The utility will display its network ID can run the utility...