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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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... This reference manual assumes that will save time or resources. The conventions, formats, and scope of note may result in a malfunction or damage to install, configure and troubleshoot the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter.The information is this manual are described in the Appendices and on the Netgear website. vii v1.2, February 2007
... This reference manual assumes that will save time or resources. The conventions, formats, and scope of note may result in a malfunction or damage to install, configure and troubleshoot the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter.The information is this manual are described in the Appendices and on the Netgear website. vii v1.2, February 2007
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... update: New configuration utility 1.0.1.3 Product update: New configuration utility 1.0.1.4. Click the print icon in the manual. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top right of any page in the upper left of the complete manual opens in order to factory default settings. ix v1.2, February 2007 HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide •...
... update: New configuration utility 1.0.1.3 Product update: New configuration utility 1.0.1.4. Click the print icon in the manual. Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top right of any page in the upper left of the complete manual opens in order to factory default settings. ix v1.2, February 2007 HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide •...
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...; Visual monitoring The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to easily configure your NETGEAR dealer. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your Powerline HD Ethernet adapter from the date of purchase. 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...
...; Visual monitoring The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to easily configure your NETGEAR dealer. If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your Powerline HD Ethernet adapter from the date of purchase. 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...
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... ID to the default (PowerlineHD). • The Network ID allows you with the option of setting your own unique encryption Powerline network ID and prioritizing traffic passing through the Powerline network. 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...
... ID to the default (PowerlineHD). • The Network ID allows you with the option of setting your own unique encryption Powerline network ID and prioritizing traffic passing through the Powerline network. 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...
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...managed from the computer that is connected to your router. 2-6 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 A Welcome screen should appear. 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-click the drive that represents the location of the HDX101 Resource CD or • Select the CD-ROM drive and click on a Powerline network can install the Powerline configuration...
...managed from the computer that is connected to your router. 2-6 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 A Welcome screen should appear. 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-click the drive that represents the location of the HDX101 Resource CD or • Select the CD-ROM drive and click on a Powerline network can install the Powerline configuration...
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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. 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 HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 6.
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. 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 HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 6.
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After WinPcap is checked. Click the Finish button to close the InstallShield Wizard. 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. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 7. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-9 v1.2, February 2007
After WinPcap is checked. Click the Finish button to close the InstallShield Wizard. 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. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 7. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-9 v1.2, February 2007
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... Rx (Mbps). • The Device Name column contains two items: a checkbox and a device name. Device Table-shows basic information about the Powerline devices. All devices shown in the device table (3) share the same network ID. 3. The local device is divided into 5 major areas: 1.... 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 HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Running the HDX101 Configuration Utility When installation is complete, you can be changed.
... Rx (Mbps). • The Device Name column contains two items: a checkbox and a device name. Device Table-shows basic information about the Powerline devices. All devices shown in the device table (3) share the same network ID. 3. The local device is divided into 5 major areas: 1.... 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 HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Running the HDX101 Configuration Utility When installation is complete, you can be changed.
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..." on this group configures how the network will be shown if the transmit or receive link speed is less than 80 Mbps. - This status will display the following message box: Figure 2-13 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-11 HD Video means that the... on page 2-17. For details about manually applying a firmware upgrade, see "Manually Applying a Firmware Upgrade" on page 2-14. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide • The Quality column indicates the type of traffic that the device cannot handle video data smoothly. If the firmware in...
..." on this group configures how the network will be shown if the transmit or receive link speed is less than 80 Mbps. - This status will display the following message box: Figure 2-13 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-11 HD Video means that the... on page 2-17. For details about manually applying a firmware upgrade, see "Manually Applying a Firmware Upgrade" on page 2-14. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide • The Quality column indicates the type of traffic that the device cannot handle video data smoothly. If the firmware in...
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...the HDX101 Configuration Utility. However, you can also download new 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. 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 If necessary, click the Firmware...
...the HDX101 Configuration Utility. However, you can also download new 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. 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 If necessary, click the Firmware...
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...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. Only one , connect your PC to download, follow the download instructions on your PC. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter... you reset the local device. 2-14 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 Go to autodetection mode. Click the browse button, circled in the HDX101 Configuration Utility, click the Firmware Upgrade button. The file ...
...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. Only one , connect your PC to download, follow the download instructions on your PC. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter... you reset the local device. 2-14 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 Go to autodetection mode. Click the browse button, circled in the HDX101 Configuration Utility, click the Firmware Upgrade button. The file ...
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Figure 2-23 4. Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility and ensure that the Main tab is displayed for the utility to Coexist with the HomePlug devices. Wait for every ... 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 sure that a check mark is selected. 3. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Allowing Your Powerline Network to detect the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters that you can force the HDX101 network into AC power outlets....
Figure 2-23 4. Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility and ensure that the Main tab is displayed for the utility to Coexist with the HomePlug devices. Wait for every ... 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 sure that a check mark is selected. 3. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Allowing Your Powerline Network to detect the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters that you can force the HDX101 network into AC power outlets....
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... Figure 2-24 2-18 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 However, devices on a Powerline network can communicate with HDX101 devices on a HomePlug network if both networks are connected to a router, router/ modem, or gateway device. b. The following diagram shows a typical mixed Powerline and HomePlug configuration. Click the Apply button. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide a. Click the radio...
... Figure 2-24 2-18 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 However, devices on a Powerline network can communicate with HDX101 devices on a HomePlug network if both networks are connected to a router, router/ modem, or gateway device. b. The following diagram shows a typical mixed Powerline and HomePlug configuration. Click the Apply button. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide a. Click the radio...
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...Main tab is displayed for all Powerline devices are plugged into AC power outlets. 2. 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 all devices... at once. 1. Figure 2-25 4. Set the Network ID as follows: Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-19
...Main tab is displayed for all Powerline devices are plugged into AC power outlets. 2. 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 all devices... at once. 1. Figure 2-25 4. Set the Network ID as follows: Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-19
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...will change back to the default, PowerlineHD. 2-22 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility, select the Main tab. Wait for the utility to detect the Powerline HD Ethernet adapters in the device list. The ID listed in the Device Name... the Scan button. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Add a Device to an Existing Powerline Network If you are displayed in order to add the new device to the established network. If the network ID has been customized, then the HDX101 Configuration Utility needs to be...
...will change back to the default, PowerlineHD. 2-22 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility, select the Main tab. Wait for the utility to detect the Powerline HD Ethernet adapters in the device list. The ID listed in the Device Name... the Scan button. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Add a Device to an Existing Powerline Network If you are displayed in order to add the new device to the established network. If the network ID has been customized, then the HDX101 Configuration Utility needs to be...
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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 In the "Configure Advanced QoS Settings" section, give priority to database or document transfers, select TCP priority ...the settings of the checkboxes in the Device Name column. 3. 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 UDP priority and UDP...
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 In the "Configure Advanced QoS Settings" section, give priority to database or document transfers, select TCP priority ...the settings of the checkboxes in the Device Name column. 3. 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 UDP priority and UDP...
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...and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline HD Ethernet adapters connected to the computer. 2. To adjust traffic prioritization for smooth playback for the data transfer, and the media player provides the destination port. Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility from the SC101 to the PC.... 1" column, type the SC101 UDP port number, 20001, in the "Advanced QoS Options" section. Not included with the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-25 Set the QoS options in the UDP Port text box. 1. An HDTV file is stored in...
...and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline HD Ethernet adapters connected to the computer. 2. To adjust traffic prioritization for smooth playback for the data transfer, and the media player provides the destination port. Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility from the SC101 to the PC.... 1" column, type the SC101 UDP port number, 20001, in the "Advanced QoS Options" section. Not included with the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-25 Set the QoS options in the UDP Port text box. 1. An HDTV file is stored in...
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DSCP (Differential Services Code Point) values range from 0 to QoS-configured business networks. The highest priority you can assign is 6, and the lowest is 1. Click the Apply button to 63; HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide • If necessary, change the priority. TOS and DSCP use prioritization bits in Layer-2 frames. IEEE 802.1p uses...
DSCP (Differential Services Code Point) values range from 0 to QoS-configured business networks. The highest priority you can assign is 6, and the lowest is 1. Click the Apply button to 63; HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide • If necessary, change the priority. TOS and DSCP use prioritization bits in Layer-2 frames. IEEE 802.1p uses...
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... position. Ethernet Light is Off • Make sure that the Ethernet cable is plugged in your Powerline devices stopped communicating after using the correct cable on . Open the NETGEAR HDX101 Configuration Utility and select the Security tab. 2. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Power Light Not On Make sure that, if power to . This cable could be...
... position. Ethernet Light is Off • Make sure that the Ethernet cable is plugged in your Powerline devices stopped communicating after using the correct cable on . Open the NETGEAR HDX101 Configuration Utility and select the Security tab. 2. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Power Light Not On Make sure that, if power to . This cable could be...