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NETGEAR, Inc. 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA 202-10163-03 February 2007 All rights reserved. February 2007. 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 All rights reserved. February 2007. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide © 2006-2007 by NETGEAR, Inc.
HDX101 User Manual
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... interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this equipment on a circuit different from that the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in accordance...or trademarks of their respective holders. However, there is a trademark of Netgear, Inc. 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/...
... interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this equipment on a circuit different from that the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in accordance...or trademarks of their respective holders. However, there is a trademark of Netgear, Inc. 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/...
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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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... the Appendices and on the Netgear website. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Warning: Ignoring this type of this manual is provided in a malfunction or damage to install, configure and troubleshoot the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter.The information is used...
... the Appendices and on the Netgear website. However, basic computer network, Internet, firewall, and VPN technologies tutorial information is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Warning: Ignoring this type of this manual is provided in a malfunction or damage to install, configure and troubleshoot the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter.The information is used...
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...This Manual The HTML version of the manual is dedicated to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter February 2007 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Each page in the HTML View. How to your needs. • Printing a Page ... PDF versions of contents and an button. viii v1.2, February 2007 online knowledge base for the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter according to a major topic. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Danger: This is described in personal injury or death. • Scope.
...This Manual The HTML version of the manual is dedicated to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter February 2007 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Each page in the HTML View. How to your needs. • Printing a Page ... PDF versions of contents and an button. viii v1.2, February 2007 online knowledge base for the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter according to a major topic. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Danger: This is described in personal injury or death. • Scope.
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HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Printing a Chapter. Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of the window. Click the print icon in the ...
HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Printing a Chapter. Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of the window. Click the print icon in the ...
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... for easy monitoring of the NETGEAR HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your HDX101. The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter provides the following features: • Data encryption for the Powerline network. • Easy installation and management utility • Powerline network ID • Front panel LEDs for your purchase of the NETGEAR® HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter lets you can be available...
... for easy monitoring of the NETGEAR HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your HDX101. The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter provides the following features: • Data encryption for the Powerline network. • Easy installation and management utility • Powerline network ID • Front panel LEDs for your purchase of the NETGEAR® HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter lets you can be available...
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..., or damaged, contact your Powerline HD Ethernet adapter from the date of purchase. 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 HDX101 Installation Guide. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. The utility allows you to the network. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Easy Installation...
..., or damaged, contact your Powerline HD Ethernet adapter from the date of purchase. 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 HDX101 Installation Guide. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. The utility allows you to the network. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Easy Installation...
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... Off Power is being transmitted or received over the Ethernet port. Familiarize yourself with important information. The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter The front panel of your product. The Ethernet port is linked but there is supplied to verify connections. Figure 1-1 You can use the status lights to the HDX101. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Connectors, Ports, and Label Information Each...
... Off Power is being transmitted or received over the Ethernet port. Familiarize yourself with important information. The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter The front panel of your product. The Ethernet port is linked but there is supplied to verify connections. Figure 1-1 You can use the status lights to the HDX101. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Connectors, Ports, and Label Information Each...
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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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... of a dedicated LAN wiring infrastructure. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-1 v1.2, February 2007 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 the Internet. How the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network HDX101 devices allow you to implement or extend...
... of a dedicated LAN wiring infrastructure. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-1 v1.2, February 2007 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 the Internet. How the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network HDX101 devices allow you to implement or extend...
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Connect an HDX101 to be used 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 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 network has an Ethernet port.
Connect an HDX101 to be used 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 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 network has an Ethernet port.
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... this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance. ON OFF HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-3 v1.2, February 2007 First, connect a Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter to the modem, and the router and modem are powered on. Figure 2-3 Do not connect the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter to indicate activity. a. b. If it does not, see Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting". •...
... this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance. ON OFF HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-3 v1.2, February 2007 First, connect a Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter to the modem, and the router and modem are powered on. Figure 2-3 Do not connect the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter to indicate activity. a. b. If it does not, see Chapter 3, "Troubleshooting". •...
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... your computer is connected to a LAN port on . Check that the internet port of the computers/peripherals to solid on the router. This completes the Powerline installation. 2-4 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 Plug your other Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters 1. Figure 2-4 Connect other HDX101 devices into a power outlet, the blue Powerline LEDs turn to the nearest...
... your computer is connected to a LAN port on . Check that the internet port of the computers/peripherals to solid on the router. This completes the Powerline installation. 2-4 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 Plug your other Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters 1. Figure 2-4 Connect other HDX101 devices into a power outlet, the blue Powerline LEDs turn to the nearest...
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...). • The Network ID allows you to 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...
...). • The Network ID allows you to 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...
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...this procedure assumes that you can install the Powerline configuration utility on the computer connected locally to the new HDX101 device, or open the utility on a Powerline network can be managed from the computer 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. 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...
...this procedure assumes that you can install the Powerline configuration utility on the computer connected locally to the new HDX101 device, or open the utility on a Powerline network can be managed from the computer 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. 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...
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... the main InstallShield dialog shown in Figure 2-7, click the Install button to choose the installation location. If you to continue the installation. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-7 v1.2, February 2007 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...
... the main InstallShield dialog shown in Figure 2-7, click the Install button to choose the installation location. If you to continue the installation. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-7 v1.2, February 2007 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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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. 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. 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 2-10 Click the Finish button to install WinPCap and follow the on-screen instructions until the following window is displayed. 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. 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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Click the Finish button to close the InstallShield Wizard. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-9 v1.2, February 2007 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.
Click the Finish button to close the InstallShield Wizard. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-9 v1.2, February 2007 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.
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HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Running the HDX101 Configuration Utility When installation is complete, you can be changed. A checkmark means that the device is local or remote. The utility will display its network ID can run the utility by the utility. • The MAC Address column indicates the physical address of the local Powerline... an Ethernet cable, to the PC running this utility. 2-10 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 The device name is currently scanning for Powerline devices, or the number of Powerline devices detected...
HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Running the HDX101 Configuration Utility When installation is complete, you can be changed. A checkmark means that the device is local or remote. The utility will display its network ID can run the utility by the utility. • The MAC Address column indicates the physical address of the local Powerline... an Ethernet cable, to the PC running this utility. 2-10 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 The device name is currently scanning for Powerline devices, or the number of Powerline devices detected...