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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 Version Check...
..., 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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...your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page in the chapter you were viewing opens in the manual. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Printing a Chapter. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the upper left of paper.... New sections added for product upgrades and resetting devices to view and print PDF files. Product update: New configuration utility 1.0.1.3 Product update: New configuration utility 1.0.1.4. The PDF version of the window. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at http://www.adobe.com. - Click...
...your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of any page in the chapter you were viewing opens in the manual. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Printing a Chapter. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the upper left of paper.... New sections added for product upgrades and resetting devices to view and print PDF files. Product update: New configuration utility 1.0.1.3 Product update: New configuration utility 1.0.1.4. The PDF version of the window. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at http://www.adobe.com. - Click...
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... be available in every room. 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 network connection is as close as of the date of the NETGEAR® HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on the complete...
... be available in every room. 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 network connection is as close as of the date of the NETGEAR® HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. Chapter 1 Introduction Congratulations on the complete...
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...-based management The setup utility allows you to monitor its status and activity. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you to set up a Powerline network ID. • Visual monitoring The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to easily configure your NETGEAR dealer. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Easy Installation...
...-based management The setup utility allows you to monitor its status and activity. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you to set up a Powerline network ID. • Visual monitoring The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter's front panel LEDs provide an easy way to easily configure your NETGEAR dealer. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Easy Installation...
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...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 option of the CD-ROM drives on the computer that...A default button in the configuration utility allows you to reset the Network ID to the default (PowerlineHD). • The Network ID allows you to your router1. Powerline devices on the same network. Insert the HDX101 Resource CD into one of setting...
...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 option of the CD-ROM drives on the computer that...A default button in the configuration utility allows you to reset the Network ID to the default (PowerlineHD). • The Network ID allows you to your router1. Powerline devices on the same network. Insert the HDX101 Resource CD into one of setting...
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... CD-ROM drive and click on a Powerline network 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. All devices on the Autorun.exe executable file. 2. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide If the CD does not...
... CD-ROM drive and click on a Powerline network 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. All devices on the Autorun.exe executable file. 2. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide If the CD does not...
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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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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 After WinPcap is checked. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 7.
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 After WinPcap is checked. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 7.
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... via an Ethernet cable, to the PC running this utility. 2-10 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 Powerline Scan Status-reflects the auto-scan status, indicating whether the utility is currently scanning for Powerline devices, or the number of the local Powerline device. The table has 6 columns: Device Name, ... icon on your desktop or from the Windows Program Menu. 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.
... via an Ethernet cable, to the PC running this utility. 2-10 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 Powerline Scan Status-reflects the auto-scan status, indicating whether the utility is currently scanning for Powerline devices, or the number of the local Powerline device. The table has 6 columns: Device Name, ... icon on your desktop or from the Windows Program Menu. 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.
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HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide • The Quality column indicates the type of all devices in the Powerline network, starting with the local device. HD Video means that the transmit and receive link speed is greater than 80 Mbps. - Automatic Firmware Version ... message box: Figure 2-13 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-11 DVD Video quality implies that the device can be handled smoothly: HD Video, DVD Video, or Data. - These buttons allow you run the configuration utility, the software automatically checks the firmware version...
HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide • The Quality column indicates the type of all devices in the Powerline network, starting with the local device. HD Video means that the transmit and receive link speed is greater than 80 Mbps. - Automatic Firmware Version ... message box: Figure 2-13 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-11 DVD Video quality implies that the device can be handled smoothly: HD Video, DVD Video, or Data. - These buttons allow you run the configuration utility, the software automatically checks the firmware version...
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...firmware in your PC to start 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 However, you can also download new ...HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 2. Figure 2-17 4. If necessary, click the Firmware Upgrade button in the Device History table. Click the Diagnostics tab, and check the last column, Firmware Version, in the main window and accept the default firmware file to that was bundled with the HDX101 Configuration Utility...
...firmware in your PC to start 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 However, you can also download new ...HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide 2. Figure 2-17 4. If necessary, click the Firmware Upgrade button in the Device History table. Click the Diagnostics tab, and check the last column, Firmware Version, in the main window and accept the default firmware file to that was bundled with the HDX101 Configuration Utility...
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...netgear.com/products/hdx101.asp. With the Main tab selected in the diagram above, and navigate to the other HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters in your PC. The file should have an extension of "PowerlineHD" and the Powerline Mode Option to the HDX101 support page at a time can be displayed: Figure 2-18 3. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter... the default value of .ftp, .img, or .nvm. 4. Click the browse button, circled in the HDX101 Configuration Utility, click the Firmware Upgrade button. Resetting to Factory Defaults This option returns the Network ID to download, follow ...
...netgear.com/products/hdx101.asp. With the Main tab selected in the diagram above, and navigate to the other HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters in your PC. The file should have an extension of "PowerlineHD" and the Powerline Mode Option to the HDX101 support page at a time can be displayed: Figure 2-18 3. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter... the default value of .ftp, .img, or .nvm. 4. Click the browse button, circled in the HDX101 Configuration Utility, click the Firmware Upgrade button. Resetting to Factory Defaults This option returns the Network ID to download, follow ...
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... the Main tab is displayed for the utility to detect the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters that you can force the HDX101 network into co-existence mode as follows: 1. Wait for every device. 5. Change the Powerline Mode Option as NETGEAR XE102, WGX102, or XE104 adapters. Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility and ensure that all Powerline devices are plugged into AC power outlets...
... the Main tab is displayed for the utility to detect the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters that you can force the HDX101 network into co-existence mode as follows: 1. Wait for every device. 5. Change the Powerline Mode Option as NETGEAR XE102, WGX102, or XE104 adapters. Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility and ensure that all Powerline devices are plugged into AC power outlets...
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... every empty checkbox in the Device Name column so 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 Your Network ID HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide The fastest and most reliable way to set the ID for every device. 5. Make sure...
... every empty checkbox in the Device Name column so 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 Your Network ID HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide The fastest and most reliable way to set the ID for every device. 5. Make sure...
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e. Type a network ID in the Network ID text box. Click the Set Selected Devices button. Figure 2-26 d. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide c. The utility should display a pop-up window indicating that the operation was successful. 2-20 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 Select the Security tab.
e. Type a network ID in the Network ID text box. Click the Set Selected Devices button. Figure 2-26 d. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide c. The utility should display a pop-up window indicating that the operation was successful. 2-20 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 Select the Security tab.
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Select the Main tab again and click the Scan button. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide f. Check that the utility detects all the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters in your Powerline network and that your Network ID is displayed above the device table as circled below. Figure 2-27 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-21
Select the Main tab again and click the Scan button. HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide f. Check that the utility detects all the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters in your Powerline network and that your Network ID is displayed above the device table as circled below. Figure 2-27 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-21
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... is connected to a different device in your Powerline network. Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility and wait for the utility to detect the new device. 3. The ID listed in the Network ID text box will change back to detect the Powerline HD Ethernet adapters in the Powerline network (remote). To Add a New Device ... ID has been left at its Ethernet port to an Ethernet port on whether the computer running the HDX101 Configuration Utility is connected directly to the new Powerline HD Ethernet adapter (local) or is displayed in the Device Name column for the device marked as 'Local' in ...
... is connected to a different device in your Powerline network. Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility and wait for the utility to detect the new device. 3. The ID listed in the Network ID text box will change back to detect the Powerline HD Ethernet adapters in the Powerline network (remote). To Add a New Device ... ID has been left at its Ethernet port to an Ethernet port on whether the computer running the HDX101 Configuration Utility is connected directly to the new Powerline HD Ethernet adapter (local) or is displayed in the Device Name column for the device marked as 'Local' in ...
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...utility should display a pop-up window indicating that your network to this setting is used for the new Powerline HD Ethernet adapter to be responsive to database applications, you may want to give priority to be listed. Conversely, if it is a mix of the data takes precedence over the network, you private network ID. HDX101 Powerline HD... Ethernet Adapter User Guide 5. However, there are assigned the same priority. If desired, change the device name, by ...
...utility should display a pop-up window indicating that your network to this setting is used for the new Powerline HD Ethernet adapter to be responsive to database applications, you may want to give priority to be listed. Conversely, if it is a mix of the data takes precedence over the network, you private network ID. HDX101 Powerline HD... Ethernet Adapter User Guide 5. However, there are assigned the same priority. If desired, change the device name, by ...
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... boxes. 4. 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 Service) tab. Click the Apply button to the computer. 2. 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
... boxes. 4. 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 Service) tab. Click the Apply button to the computer. 2. 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
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... SC101 uses UDP port 20001 for the application in addition to the PC. Not included with the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-25 If you want to prioritize. Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility from the SC101 to the protocol. Set the QoS options in the UDP Port text box. 1. Without...
... SC101 uses UDP port 20001 for the application in addition to the PC. Not included with the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter v1.2, February 2007 2-25 If you want to prioritize. Start the HDX101 Configuration Utility from the SC101 to the protocol. Set the QoS options in the UDP Port text box. 1. Without...