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.... ii v1.1, March 2007 All rights reserved. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the operating instructions. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das XE103 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243...
.... ii v1.1, March 2007 All rights reserved. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in the operating instructions. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das XE103 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243...
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...-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. E-mail: support@netgear.com Web site: http://www.netgear.com iii v1.1, March 2007 Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: XE103 March 2007 PowerLine adapter XE103 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter Home English Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that shipped with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR...
...-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. E-mail: support@netgear.com Web site: http://www.netgear.com iii v1.1, March 2007 Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: XE103 March 2007 PowerLine adapter XE103 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter Home English Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that shipped with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR...
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...3 Prepare to Install Your PowerLine Adapter 3 Connect an XE103 to the Router 4 Connect other Ethernet PowerLine Adapters 6 Install the XE103 PowerLine Encryption Utility (Highly Recommended) ...6 Set Your Network Password 10 Add a Device to an Existing PowerLine Network 12 Adding a New Device from a Locally Connected Computer 12 Adding a New Device from a Remotely Connected Computer 12 Troubleshooting ...13 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 13 Basic Functioning ...13 Technical Specifications 15 Default Configuration Settings 15 Technical Specifications 15 i v1...
...3 Prepare to Install Your PowerLine Adapter 3 Connect an XE103 to the Router 4 Connect other Ethernet PowerLine Adapters 6 Install the XE103 PowerLine Encryption Utility (Highly Recommended) ...6 Set Your Network Password 10 Add a Device to an Existing PowerLine Network 12 Adding a New Device from a Locally Connected Computer 12 Adding a New Device from a Remotely Connected Computer 12 Troubleshooting ...13 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 13 Basic Functioning ...13 Technical Specifications 15 Default Configuration Settings 15 Technical Specifications 15 i v1...
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... Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses • Formats. This manual uses the following formats to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR® XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter. Danger: This is used to take heed of importance or special interest. For information about product features, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. Tip: This format is a safety warning. About This Manual The XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide describes how...
... Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses • Formats. This manual uses the following formats to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR® XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter. Danger: This is used to take heed of importance or special interest. For information about product features, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. Tip: This format is a safety warning. About This Manual The XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide describes how...
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.... - How to these specifications. Tip: If your needs. This manual is available on the NETGEAR website at the top left of the following options, according to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat Reader is written for the XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter according to Print This Manual To print this feature. Product version Manual publication date XE103 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter March 2007 Product updates are available on the...
.... - How to these specifications. Tip: If your needs. This manual is available on the NETGEAR website at the top left of the following options, according to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat Reader is written for the XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter according to Print This Manual To print this feature. Product version Manual publication date XE103 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter March 2007 Product updates are available on the...
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If any of the PowerLine adapter contains the items listed below. • MAC address • Model number • Serial number • Unique device Passcode (PWD) 1 v1.1, March 2007 Package Contents XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide The product package should contain the following items: • One or twoXE103 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapters, depending on the rear panel of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your product. Keep the carton, including...
If any of the PowerLine adapter contains the items listed below. • MAC address • Model number • Serial number • Unique device Passcode (PWD) 1 v1.1, March 2007 Package Contents XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide The product package should contain the following items: • One or twoXE103 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapters, depending on the rear panel of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your product. Keep the carton, including...
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... port has detected another PowerLine device on the front panel. Data is being transmitted or received on the PowerLine network. • Off. The Ethernet port is linked but there is detected. 2 v1.1, March 2007 XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide Front Panel Status Lights The front panel of the XE103 contains status lights. No link is no activity. • Blink. You can use them to verify connections. Front Panel Status Light Descriptions Front Panel Figure 1-1 Status Light Description Power • On green...
... port has detected another PowerLine device on the front panel. Data is being transmitted or received on the PowerLine network. • Off. The Ethernet port is linked but there is detected. 2 v1.1, March 2007 XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide Front Panel Status Lights The front panel of the XE103 contains status lights. No link is no activity. • Blink. You can use them to verify connections. Front Panel Status Light Descriptions Front Panel Figure 1-1 Status Light Description Power • On green...
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... example is illustrated in place of two PowerLine devices: Internet Access PowerLine Network (always encrypted) Router XE103 Computer Ethernet Network Figure 1-2 XE103 Computer Ethernet Network Follow the instructions below to set up and an Ethernet port is available on your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Each computer or device to Install Your PowerLine Adapter Check that these minimum requirements are met. • Your Ethernet network is set up your network has an Ethernet port. 3 v1.1, March 2007 XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User...
... example is illustrated in place of two PowerLine devices: Internet Access PowerLine Network (always encrypted) Router XE103 Computer Ethernet Network Figure 1-2 XE103 Computer Ethernet Network Follow the instructions below to set up and an Ethernet port is available on your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Each computer or device to Install Your PowerLine Adapter Check that these minimum requirements are met. • Your Ethernet network is set up your network has an Ethernet port. 3 v1.1, March 2007 XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User...
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First, connect an XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as this may prevent it from working properly or degrade the network performance. 4 v1.1, March 2007 ON OFF WARNING! Figure 1-4 Do not connect the PowerLine adapter to a LAN port on the router so that the PowerLine network can access the Internet. XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide Connect an XE103 to the Router Internet Access Wireless Router XE103 Ethernet Network Figure 1-3 1.
First, connect an XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as this may prevent it from working properly or degrade the network performance. 4 v1.1, March 2007 ON OFF WARNING! Figure 1-4 Do not connect the PowerLine adapter to a LAN port on the router so that the PowerLine network can access the Internet. XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide Connect an XE103 to the Router Internet Access Wireless Router XE103 Ethernet Network Figure 1-3 1.
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... router. Make sure that the Internet port of blue Ethernet cable that the device is connected to indicate activity. Check the status lights: • Power: The power LED turns solid green. Plug the PowerLine adapter into the PowerLine adapter. c. XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide a. Plug the other PowerLine devices have been detected at this stage. • Ethernet: The Ethernet LED blinks to the modem, and the router and modem are powered on the PowerLine adapter. 5 v1.1, March 2007 d. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter XE103 router Figure 1-5 power LAN ports...
... router. Make sure that the Internet port of blue Ethernet cable that the device is connected to indicate activity. Check the status lights: • Power: The power LED turns solid green. Plug the PowerLine adapter into the PowerLine adapter. c. XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide a. Plug the other PowerLine devices have been detected at this stage. • Ethernet: The Ethernet LED blinks to the modem, and the router and modem are powered on the PowerLine adapter. 5 v1.1, March 2007 d. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter XE103 router Figure 1-5 power LAN ports...
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... the MAC address given on and then briefly blink at the same time as the Ethernet activity LED. Important features: • The encryption password is not the network password, but you are required to enter it if you want to change the PowerLine network password. Use an Ethernet cable to connect an Ethernet port on the back of each of setting a unique encryption PowerLine network password. This completes the PowerLine installation. This...
... the MAC address given on and then briefly blink at the same time as the Ethernet activity LED. Important features: • The encryption password is not the network password, but you are required to enter it if you want to change the PowerLine network password. Use an Ethernet cable to connect an Ethernet port on the back of each of setting a unique encryption PowerLine network password. This completes the PowerLine installation. This...
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... that is connected to set up the PowerLine network password. All devices on a PowerLine network can install the PowerLine encryption utility on the computer connected locally to the new XE103 device or on the computer originally used to your router1. Insert the XE103 Resource CD into a CD drive on the Autorun.exe executable file. 1. The CD starts automatically. If you add another XE103 device to your router. 7 v1...
... that is connected to set up the PowerLine network password. All devices on a PowerLine network can install the PowerLine encryption utility on the computer connected locally to the new XE103 device or on the computer originally used to your router1. Insert the XE103 Resource CD into a CD drive on the Autorun.exe executable file. 1. The CD starts automatically. If you add another XE103 device to your router. 7 v1...
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Click Install Software, and the Welcome screen appears. Figure 1-8 4. Enter your user name and organization and then click Next. 8 v1.1, March 2007 Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen. Figure 1-7 3. XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide 2.
Click Install Software, and the Welcome screen appears. Figure 1-8 4. Enter your user name and organization and then click Next. 8 v1.1, March 2007 Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen. Figure 1-7 3. XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide 2.
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Type a new folder name or select another location using the folder options and then click OK. • Next. Accept the default location. 6. The InstallShield Wizard indicates that the program is complete, click Finish. 9 v1.1, March 2007 Click Install. 8. When the installation is ready to install. Figure 1-10 7. Specify where the files will be saved on your computer: Figure 1-9 • Change. XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide 5. Choose the location.
Type a new folder name or select another location using the folder options and then click OK. • Next. Accept the default location. 6. The InstallShield Wizard indicates that the program is complete, click Finish. 9 v1.1, March 2007 Click Install. 8. When the installation is ready to install. Figure 1-10 7. Specify where the files will be saved on your computer: Figure 1-9 • Change. XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide 5. Choose the location.
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... need the device password on the back label of each remote PowerLine device: a. Enter the device password for all the remote PowerLine devices d. Figure 1-11 c. Check that all PowerLine devices are two steps to set the network password. 1. Start the PowerLine encryption utility and click the Main tab. b. XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide Set Your Network Password The fastest and most reliable way to set the network password is listed, identify it from the MAC address. 10 v1...
... need the device password on the back label of each remote PowerLine device: a. Enter the device password for all the remote PowerLine devices d. Figure 1-11 c. Check that all PowerLine devices are two steps to set the network password. 1. Start the PowerLine encryption utility and click the Main tab. b. XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide Set Your Network Password The fastest and most reliable way to set the network password is listed, identify it from the MAC address. 10 v1...
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h. Set the network password. c. Click Enter Password. Select the Security tab. A pop-up window indicates that you want attached to your network. 2. Type a password in the Private Network Password text box. Click Set All Devices. Click OK. Repeat this step for all devices that the operation was successful. 11 v1.1, March 2007 XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide Figure 1-12 f. a. Enter the password recorded from the label on the back of the selected PowerLine device. g. e. Figure 1-13 b.
h. Set the network password. c. Click Enter Password. Select the Security tab. A pop-up window indicates that you want attached to your network. 2. Type a password in the Private Network Password text box. Click Set All Devices. Click OK. Repeat this step for all devices that the operation was successful. 11 v1.1, March 2007 XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide Figure 1-12 f. a. Enter the password recorded from the label on the back of the selected PowerLine device. g. e. Figure 1-13 b.
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... Security tab. 3. Plug the new PowerLine device into an available AC power outlet and connect it to do this depends on the back of the device and click OK. 9. Start the PowerLine encryption utility on the computer. 2. Re-enter the network password in the device list. If the network password has been set the new device to the default password, HomePlug. 5. Adding a New Device from a Remotely Connected Computer 1. Click Set All Devices...
... Security tab. 3. Plug the new PowerLine device into an available AC power outlet and connect it to do this depends on the back of the device and click OK. 9. Start the PowerLine encryption utility on the computer. 2. Re-enter the network password in the device list. If the network password has been set the new device to the default password, HomePlug. 5. Adding a New Device from a Remotely Connected Computer 1. Click Set All Devices...
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.... 13 v1.1, March 2007 c. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your XE103 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter. Power Light Not On Make sure that, if power to the appropriate following should occur: 1. After each problem description, instructions are available at http://www.netgear.com/register. After approximately 10 seconds, check the LEDs on position. b. The Ethernet LED blinks. If any of events should occur: a. Troubleshooting XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide This chapter gives information about...
.... 13 v1.1, March 2007 c. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your XE103 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter. Power Light Not On Make sure that, if power to the appropriate following should occur: 1. After each problem description, instructions are available at http://www.netgear.com/register. After approximately 10 seconds, check the LEDs on position. b. The Ethernet LED blinks. If any of events should occur: a. Troubleshooting XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide This chapter gives information about...
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... cable on the router that the Link light is connected to. Ethernet Light is Off • Make sure that was supplied with the cable or DSL modem. When connecting the router's Internet port to more than one PowerLine device. This cable could be installed for successful communication across the PowerLine. • Verify that the network password is being provided to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that the Ethernet cable is plugged in the PowerLine network. XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide If the Power LED...
... cable on the router that the Link light is connected to. Ethernet Light is Off • Make sure that was supplied with the cable or DSL modem. When connecting the router's Internet port to more than one PowerLine device. This cable could be installed for successful communication across the PowerLine. • Verify that the network password is being provided to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that the Ethernet cable is plugged in the PowerLine network. XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide If the Power LED...
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Technical Specifications XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide This section provides default settings and technical specifications for the XE103 85 Mbps WallPlugged Ethernet Adapter. DHCP HomePlug Technical Specifications Power Requirements... 15 v1.1, March 2007 Default Configuration Settings Table 1-1. PowerLine Device Default Configuration Settings Feature Encryption Utility Network Port Speed Port Duplex Description Enabled Auto-negotiation Auto-negotiation Administration Device password Management IP Configuration PowerLine Encryption password See product label.
Technical Specifications XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide This section provides default settings and technical specifications for the XE103 85 Mbps WallPlugged Ethernet Adapter. DHCP HomePlug Technical Specifications Power Requirements... 15 v1.1, March 2007 Default Configuration Settings Table 1-1. PowerLine Device Default Configuration Settings Feature Encryption Utility Network Port Speed Port Duplex Description Enabled Auto-negotiation Auto-negotiation Administration Device password Management IP Configuration PowerLine Encryption password See product label.