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For other countries, see your product. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. NETGEAR, INC. 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...
For other countries, see your product. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. NETGEAR, INC. 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...
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Contents XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide About This Manual ...iii Conventions, Formats, and Scope iii How to Print This Manual iv Package Contents ...1 Label Information and Status Lights 1 The Label on the Rear Panel 1 Front Panel Status Lights 2 How the PowerLine Adapter Fits in Your Network 3 Prepare to Install Your PowerLine Adapter 3 Connect an XE103 to the Router...
Contents XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide About This Manual ...iii Conventions, Formats, and Scope iii How to Print This Manual iv Package Contents ...1 Label Information and Status Lights 1 The Label on the Rear Panel 1 Front Panel Status Lights 2 How the PowerLine Adapter Fits in Your Network 3 Prepare to Install Your PowerLine Adapter 3 Connect an XE103 to the Router...
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...and Support Information Card. This guide. - 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 PowerLine adapter contains the items listed below. • MAC address ... v1.1, March 2007 Label Information and Status Lights The PowerLine adapter has a label with these features of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your product. If any of your NETGEAR dealer. The Label on the Rear Panel The label...
...and Support Information Card. This guide. - 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 PowerLine adapter contains the items listed below. • MAC address ... v1.1, March 2007 Label Information and Status Lights The PowerLine adapter has a label with these features of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your product. If any of your NETGEAR dealer. The Label on the Rear Panel The label...
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... solid. Front Panel Status Light Descriptions Front Panel Figure 1-1 Status Light Description Power • On green solid. Power is being transmitted or received on the PowerLine network. • Off. XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide Front Panel Status Lights The front panel of the XE103 contains status lights. Data is not supplied to verify connections.
... solid. Front Panel Status Light Descriptions Front Panel Figure 1-1 Status Light Description Power • On green solid. Power is being transmitted or received on the PowerLine network. • Off. XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide Front Panel Status Lights The front panel of the XE103 contains status lights. Data is not supplied to verify connections.
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XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide How the PowerLine Adapter Fits in Your Network You can use the XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter to be used on your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Each computer or device to implement or extend an Ethernet local area ...
XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide How the PowerLine Adapter Fits in Your Network You can use the XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter to be used on your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Each computer or device to implement or extend an Ethernet local area ...
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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. 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! XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide Connect an XE103 to the Router Internet Access Wireless Router XE103 Ethernet Network Figure 1-3 1.
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. 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! 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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... previous step is securely attached to the PowerLine adapter and the router, that the router is connected to the power line, and that no other end of your router is connected to a port on . Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter XE103 router Figure 1-5 power LAN ports Internet ... port of blue Ethernet cable that the device is connected to indicate activity. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that your router or switch in the box into an electrical outlet near the router. XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide a. Plug the PowerLine adapter into the PowerLine adapter. d.
... previous step is securely attached to the PowerLine adapter and the router, that the router is connected to the power line, and that no other end of your router is connected to a port on . Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter XE103 router Figure 1-5 power LAN ports Internet ... port of blue Ethernet cable that the device is connected to indicate activity. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that your router or switch in the box into an electrical outlet near the router. XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide a. Plug the PowerLine adapter into the PowerLine adapter. d.
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... PowerLine Adapters 1. Plug your other PowerLine devices, take a note of the device password printed on the label on the label, so that you are required to change the PowerLine network password. Use an Ethernet cable to the nearest PowerLine device. 4. XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide Connect other PowerLine adapter, also note the MAC address given on the back of each NETGEAR PowerLine...
... PowerLine Adapters 1. Plug your other PowerLine devices, take a note of the device password printed on the label on the label, so that you are required to change the PowerLine network password. Use an Ethernet cable to the nearest PowerLine device. 4. XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide Connect other PowerLine adapter, also note the MAC address given on the back of each NETGEAR PowerLine...
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XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide To install the PowerLine Encryption Utility, follow these steps: 1. You can use any computer to manage the network, but this procedure assumes that you can install the PowerLine encryption utility on the computer connected locally to the new XE103 device or on a PowerLine... network can be managed from the computer that is connected to set up the PowerLine network password. All devices on the...
XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide To install the PowerLine Encryption Utility, follow these steps: 1. You can use any computer to manage the network, but this procedure assumes that you can install the PowerLine encryption utility on the computer connected locally to the new XE103 device or on a PowerLine... network can be managed from the computer that is connected to set up the PowerLine network password. All devices on the...
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XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide Set Your Network Password The fastest and most reliable way to set the network password. 1. Make sure that the utility lists all the remote PowerLine devices d. Start the PowerLine encryption utility and click the Main tab. b. Figure 1-11 c. Check that all devices at ...once. To do this, you need the device password on the back label of each remote PowerLine device: a. Select a PowerLine device and, if more than one remote device is to setting the password: first enter the device password for all...
XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide Set Your Network Password The fastest and most reliable way to set the network password. 1. Make sure that the utility lists all the remote PowerLine devices d. Start the PowerLine encryption utility and click the Main tab. b. Figure 1-11 c. Check that all devices at ...once. To do this, you need the device password on the back label of each remote PowerLine device: a. Select a PowerLine device and, if more than one remote device is to setting the password: first enter the device password for all...
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Click OK. a. Type a password in the Private Network Password text box. Enter the password recorded from the label on the back of the selected PowerLine device. c. g. Select the Security tab. A pop-up window indicates that you want attached to your network. 2. h. Click Set All Devices. XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide Figure 1-12 f. Figure 1-13 b. Click Enter Password. e. Repeat this step for all devices that the operation was successful. 11 v1.1, March 2007 Set the network password.
Click OK. a. Type a password in the Private Network Password text box. Enter the password recorded from the label on the back of the selected PowerLine device. c. g. Select the Security tab. A pop-up window indicates that you want attached to your network. 2. h. Click Set All Devices. XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide Figure 1-12 f. Figure 1-13 b. Click Enter Password. e. Repeat this step for all devices that the operation was successful. 11 v1.1, March 2007 Set the network password.
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... from the device list, and click Enter Password. 8. Select the new PowerLine device from a Remotely Connected Computer 1. XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide Add a Device to an Existing PowerLine Network To add a device to a PowerLine network with the default network password, all devices in the PowerLine network (remote). If the network password has been set, then you...
... from the device list, and click Enter Password. 8. Select the new PowerLine device from a Remotely Connected Computer 1. XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide Add a Device to an Existing PowerLine Network To add a device to a PowerLine network with the default network password, all devices in the PowerLine network (remote). If the network password has been set, then you...
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... following section. The following sequence of these conditions does not occur, refer to view support information or the documentation for the PowerLine adapter. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your XE103 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter. Basic Functioning After you diagnose and solve the problem. The Ethernet LED blinks. If any of events should occur: a. Power Light...
... following section. The following sequence of these conditions does not occur, refer to view support information or the documentation for the PowerLine adapter. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your XE103 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter. Basic Functioning After you diagnose and solve the problem. The Ethernet LED blinks. If any of events should occur: a. Power Light...
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...8226; On the attached Ethernet device or network adapter card, check that the first PowerLine adapter is being provided to more than one PowerLine device. Ethernet Light is Off • Make sure that the Ethernet cable is plugged in the PowerLine network. HomePlug Light Not On If the power... and should contact technical support. This cable could be installed for successful communication across the PowerLine. • Verify that was supplied with the cable or DSL modem. XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide If the Power LED still does not come on, and you have confirmed the...
...8226; On the attached Ethernet device or network adapter card, check that the first PowerLine adapter is being provided to more than one PowerLine device. Ethernet Light is Off • Make sure that the Ethernet cable is plugged in the PowerLine network. HomePlug Light Not On If the power... and should contact technical support. This cable could be installed for successful communication across the PowerLine. • Verify that was supplied with the cable or DSL modem. XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide If the Power LED still does not come on, and you have confirmed the...
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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 Dimensions Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Powerline standard HomePlug ... 1.0: Othogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), DQPSK, DBPSK, ROBO 15 v1.1, March 2007 PowerLine Device Default Configuration Settings Feature Encryption Utility Network Port Speed Port Duplex Description Enabled Auto-negotiation Auto...
...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 Dimensions Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Powerline standard HomePlug ... 1.0: Othogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), DQPSK, DBPSK, ROBO 15 v1.1, March 2007 PowerLine Device Default Configuration Settings Feature Encryption Utility Network Port Speed Port Duplex Description Enabled Auto-negotiation Auto...