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All rights reserved. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide © 2006-2007 by NETGEAR, Inc. February 2007. NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10163-03 February 2007
All rights reserved. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide © 2006-2007 by NETGEAR, Inc. February 2007. NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10163-03 February 2007
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...accordance with the limits for help. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. ...to which the receiver is hereby certified that the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. ii v1.2, February 2007 Trademarks NETGEAR is no guarantee that interference will not occur in ...
...accordance with the limits for help. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. ...to which the receiver is hereby certified that the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. ii v1.2, February 2007 Trademarks NETGEAR is no guarantee that interference will not occur in ...
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... Contents ...1-2 Connectors, 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...
... Contents ...1-2 Connectors, 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...
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.... This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:: Note: This format is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter.The information is this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Warning: Ignoring this manual are described in the...and VPN technologies tutorial information is used to highlight information of note may result in the Appendices and on the Netgear website. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that will save time or resources.
.... This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:: Note: This format is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter.The information is this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Warning: Ignoring this manual are described in the...and VPN technologies tutorial information is used to highlight information of note may result in the Appendices and on the Netgear website. Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats This reference manual assumes that will save time or resources.
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...take heed of this notice may result in the HTML View. This manual 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 toolbar to your needs. • Printing...Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to a major topic. How to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. viii v1.2, February 2007 Each page in the manual. •A button to Use This Manual The ...
...take heed of this notice may result in the HTML View. This manual 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 toolbar to your needs. • Printing...Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to a major topic. How to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. Use the Print button on the NETGEAR, Inc. viii v1.2, February 2007 Each page in the manual. •A button to Use This Manual The ...
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... have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in a browser window. - Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. ix v1.2, February 2007 HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Printing a Chapter. New sections added for product upgrades and resetting devices to view and print PDF files.
... have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in a browser window. - Click the print icon in the upper left of the window. ix v1.2, February 2007 HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Printing a Chapter. New sections added for product upgrades and resetting devices to view and print PDF files.
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...the features presented in this manual. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com where you will find product firmware updates for easy monitoring of publication. Now your HDX101. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your...home by simply plugging into your existing electrical wiring, so your purchase of the NETGEAR® HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter lets you can be available in other rooms without any additional wiring. Introduction 1-1 v1.2, February 2007
...the features presented in this manual. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com where you will find product firmware updates for easy monitoring of publication. Now your HDX101. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your...home by simply plugging into your existing electrical wiring, so your purchase of the NETGEAR® HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter lets you can be available in other rooms without any additional wiring. Introduction 1-1 v1.2, February 2007
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... status and activity. The following items: • An HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. • HDX101 Resource CD, including: - The utility allows you to the network. 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. Package Contents The product package should contain the...
... status and activity. The following items: • An HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. • HDX101 Resource CD, including: - The utility allows you to the network. 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. Package Contents The product package should contain the...
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Figure 1-1 You can use the status lights to the HDX101. The Ethernet port is linked but there is no active Ethernet connection. 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...
Figure 1-1 You can use the status lights to the HDX101. The Ethernet port is linked but there is no active Ethernet connection. 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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.... 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. 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 your Powerline HD Ethernet adapter.
.... 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. 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 your Powerline HD Ethernet adapter.
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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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...powered on. Figure 2-3 Do not connect the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter to the internet. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable on your network. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-3 v1.2, February 2007 First, connect a Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter to a LAN port on the router so ...does not, see Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting". • Ethernet: The Ethernet light should turn solid green. ON OFF HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1. WARNING! Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that the Powerline network can gain access to a power strip, ...
...powered on. Figure 2-3 Do not connect the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter to the internet. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable on your network. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-3 v1.2, February 2007 First, connect a Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter to a LAN port on the router so ...does not, see Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting". • Ethernet: The Ethernet light should turn solid green. ON OFF HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1. WARNING! Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that the Powerline network can gain access to a power strip, ...
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... router. Plug your other HDX101 devices into a power outlet, the blue Powerline LEDs turn to be included in your Powerline local area network. 2. This completes the Powerline installation. 2-4 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 Make sure that when a second HDX101 is connected to the nearest HDX101 device. 3. Use an Ethernet cable to connect from an Ethernet port on . Figure...
... router. Plug your other HDX101 devices into a power outlet, the blue Powerline LEDs turn to be included in your Powerline local area network. 2. This completes the Powerline installation. 2-4 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 Make sure that when a second HDX101 is connected to the nearest HDX101 device. 3. Use an Ethernet cable to connect from an Ethernet port on . Figure...
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.... 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 to protect your network from unauthorized access via the Powerline network. 1. Insert the HDX101 Resource CD into one of setting your own unique encryption...
.... 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 to protect your network from unauthorized access via the Powerline network. 1. Insert the HDX101 Resource CD into one of setting your own unique encryption...
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... 2-6 1. You 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. All devices on a Powerline network can be managed from the ...8226; 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-...
... 2-6 1. You 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. All devices on a Powerline network can be managed from the ...8226; 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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... to change the destination location for the files, the following popup window will be displayed: Figure 2-8 a. If you to accept the default location. 5. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-7 v1.2, February 2007 Figure 2-7 4. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 3. Select a folder or click Make New Folder to continue the installation.
... to change the destination location for the files, the following popup window will be displayed: Figure 2-8 a. If you to accept the default location. 5. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-7 v1.2, February 2007 Figure 2-7 4. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 3. Select a folder or click Make New Folder to continue the installation.
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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 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. 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.
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Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-9 v1.2, February 2007 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. After WinPcap is checked. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 7.
Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-9 v1.2, February 2007 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. After WinPcap is checked. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 7.
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... means that its main page as shown below. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2-12 The screen is selected so that the 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 by the...
... means that its main page as shown below. 1 2 3 4 5 Figure 2-12 The screen is selected so that the 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 by the...