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... HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope i How to Use This Manual ii How to Print this Manual ...ii Chapter 1 Installing and Using the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter Package Contents ...1-1 Connectors, Ports, and Label Information 1-1 Physical Features ...1-2 Label on the Rear Panel 1-3 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters and Your Network 1-3 Preparing for Installation 1-4 Installing the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter 1-5 Adding a New Powerline HD...
... HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope i How to Use This Manual ii How to Print this Manual ...ii Chapter 1 Installing and Using the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter Package Contents ...1-1 Connectors, Ports, and Label Information 1-1 Physical Features ...1-2 Label on the Rear Panel 1-3 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters and Your Network 1-3 Preparing for Installation 1-4 Installing the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter 1-5 Adding a New Powerline HD...
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... is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:: Italic Bold italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text URL links • Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will...
... is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:: Italic Bold italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text URL links • Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual describes how to highlight a procedure that will...
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... Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the table of the following : • Buttons, and , for the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter according to print the page contents. • Printing from HTML. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual • Scope. This manual is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on a link in order to your needs. • Printing a Page from PDF...
... Adobe Acrobat reader installed in the table of the following : • Buttons, and , for the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter according to print the page contents. • Printing from HTML. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual • Scope. This manual is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Double-click on a link in order to your needs. • Printing a Page from PDF...
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...of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of your browser window. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. iii v1.1, March 2008 HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual • Click the PDF of This Chapter link... at the top left of the Complete Manual. The PDF version of the chapter ...
...of any page. • Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of your browser window. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual. iii v1.1, March 2008 HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual • Click the PDF of This Chapter link... at the top left of the Complete Manual. The PDF version of the chapter ...
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... manual. - Chapter 1 Installing and Using the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter This chapter describes the HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter, and explains how to install it on your NETGEAR dealer. Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter. • A blue Ethernet cable. • Quick Install Guide • Resource CD, including: - Familiarize yourself with important information. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter...
... manual. - Chapter 1 Installing and Using the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter This chapter describes the HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter, and explains how to install it on your NETGEAR dealer. Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter. • A blue Ethernet cable. • Quick Install Guide • Resource CD, including: - Familiarize yourself with important information. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter...
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... or reset to the pass-through AC outlet. AP light Indicates the Powerline security access point and security configuration (see "Securing Your Powerline Network" on indicates that affects Powerline performance. 2. See "Standby Mode" on or off . 4. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual Physical Features The HDX111 contains two buttons, three status lights, and an Ethernet port. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. The outlet...
... or reset to the pass-through AC outlet. AP light Indicates the Powerline security access point and security configuration (see "Securing Your Powerline Network" on indicates that affects Powerline performance. 2. See "Standby Mode" on or off . 4. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual Physical Features The HDX111 contains two buttons, three status lights, and an Ethernet port. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. The outlet...
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...other peripheral device. Installing and Using the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter 1-3 v1.1, March 2008 Indicates the status of the HDX111 contains the items listed below. • MAC address • Model number • Serial number Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters and Your Network After you install the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapters, your network will combine an Ethernet portion,... green when there is traffic between 80 Mbps and 50 Mbps. • Solid red when the link speed is no Ethernet connection. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual Table 1-1.
...other peripheral device. Installing and Using the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter 1-3 v1.1, March 2008 Indicates the status of the HDX111 contains the items listed below. • MAC address • Model number • Serial number Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters and Your Network After you install the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapters, your network will combine an Ethernet portion,... green when there is traffic between 80 Mbps and 50 Mbps. • Solid red when the link speed is no Ethernet connection. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual Table 1-1.
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... is working. • Each computer that will use the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter has an Ethernet port available and is illustrated in place of a dedicated LAN wiring infrastructure. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual devices allow you begin, verify the following diagram for a network with two Powerline devices: Powerline network Ethernet network Ethernet Figure 1-2 Preparing for Installation To prepare...
... is working. • Each computer that will use the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter has an Ethernet port available and is illustrated in place of a dedicated LAN wiring infrastructure. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual devices allow you begin, verify the following diagram for a network with two Powerline devices: Powerline network Ethernet network Ethernet Figure 1-2 Preparing for Installation To prepare...
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... adjacent electrical appliances of up to 15 amps directly to the pass-through AC outlet. Plug a Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter into the pass-through outlet Ethernet port Figure 1-3 3. Installing and Using the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter 1-5 v1.1, March 2008 HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual 2. The front panel has a passthrough outlet, a Standby button, a Security button, and three LEDs: AP, Status...
... adjacent electrical appliances of up to 15 amps directly to the pass-through AC outlet. Plug a Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter into the pass-through outlet Ethernet port Figure 1-3 3. Installing and Using the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter 1-5 v1.1, March 2008 HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual 2. The front panel has a passthrough outlet, a Standby button, a Security button, and three LEDs: AP, Status...
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... 1-7. 1-6 Installing and Using the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter v1.1, March 2008 If an appliance of the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter. 5. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual 2. Wait 20 seconds for each Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter to be recognized by the Powerline network. The Status and Ethernet lights should turn on a computer or peripheral. 6. NETGEAR recommends that you can use the Powerline network. If there is especially...
... 1-7. 1-6 Installing and Using the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter v1.1, March 2008 If an appliance of the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter. 5. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual 2. Wait 20 seconds for each Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter to be recognized by the Powerline network. The Status and Ethernet lights should turn on a computer or peripheral. 6. NETGEAR recommends that you can use the Powerline network. If there is especially...
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.... HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual Adding a New Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter If the Powerline network ID and encryption key are set up security, anyone nearby with a Powerline network can use these to gain access to change the default Powerline encryption key to be the AP. 2. Installing and Using the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter 1-7 v1.1, March 2008 To return the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter to a PC. Powerline...
.... HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual Adding a New Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter If the Powerline network ID and encryption key are set up security, anyone nearby with a Powerline network can use these to gain access to change the default Powerline encryption key to be the AP. 2. Installing and Using the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter 1-7 v1.1, March 2008 To return the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter to a PC. Powerline...
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... to turn Standby mode on or off . Note: The first Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter that is now configured with the same network ID and encryption key as a master. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual The AP light blinks for 3 seconds, until its AP light blinks. The second Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter's AP light blinks 3 times and goes off , press the...
... to turn Standby mode on or off . Note: The first Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter that is now configured with the same network ID and encryption key as a master. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual The AP light blinks for 3 seconds, until its AP light blinks. The second Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter's AP light blinks 3 times and goes off , press the...
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... the Windows Start menu, and double-click the drive that where the Resource CD is displayed. The HDX111 Welcome screen displays: Figure 2-3 2-2 HDX111 Configuration Utility v1.1, March 2008 Click Install NETGEAR HDX11 Configuration Utility. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual If the CD does not start automatically, do one of the following: • Go to install WinPCap...
... the Windows Start menu, and double-click the drive that where the Resource CD is displayed. The HDX111 Welcome screen displays: Figure 2-3 2-2 HDX111 Configuration Utility v1.1, March 2008 Click Install NETGEAR HDX11 Configuration Utility. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual If the CD does not start automatically, do one of the following: • Go to install WinPCap...
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Click Finish to accept the Destination Folder. 6. Click Install to complete the installation. Figure 2-4 4. Make sure that allows you want to display a screen that the Run NETGEAR HDX111 Configuration Utility check box is selected. HDX111 Configuration Utility 2-3 v1.1, March 2008 If you to choose the installation location. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual 3. The following screen displays: Figure 2-5 7. Click Next to specify the location where files will be saved on your hard drive, use the Browse button. 5.
Click Finish to accept the Destination Folder. 6. Click Install to complete the installation. Figure 2-4 4. Make sure that allows you want to display a screen that the Run NETGEAR HDX111 Configuration Utility check box is selected. HDX111 Configuration Utility 2-3 v1.1, March 2008 If you to choose the installation location. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual 3. The following screen displays: Figure 2-5 7. Click Next to specify the location where files will be saved on your hard drive, use the Browse button. 5.
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...NETGEAR HDX111 Configuration Utility check box was selected, the HDX111 configuration utility displays its Main tab, as shown in the Windows taskbar. The configuration utility displays its Main tab, and the utility is complete, you can run the utility by clicking the icon on your desktop or from the Windows Program Menu. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter... User Manual An HDX111 configuration utility icon appears on your desktop.
...NETGEAR HDX111 Configuration Utility check box was selected, the HDX111 configuration utility displays its Main tab, as shown in the Windows taskbar. The configuration utility displays its Main tab, and the utility is complete, you can run the utility by clicking the icon on your desktop or from the Windows Program Menu. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter... User Manual An HDX111 configuration utility icon appears on your desktop.
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HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual The following table describes the items on page 2-8. Network ID The network ID of traffic that can be handled smoothly: HD Video, DVD Video, or Data. • HD Video. Device Name The device name is the one connected, via an ... Defaults" on page 2-6. Wireless Mouse Interference. Main Tab Fields and Settings Item Description Powerline HD Devices The number of the device. Firmware Version The firmware level of Powerline devices discovered. The local device is initially set by the utility. See "Resetting to...
HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual The following table describes the items on page 2-8. Network ID The network ID of traffic that can be handled smoothly: HD Video, DVD Video, or Data. • HD Video. Device Name The device name is the one connected, via an ... Defaults" on page 2-6. Wireless Mouse Interference. Main Tab Fields and Settings Item Description Powerline HD Devices The number of the device. Firmware Version The firmware level of Powerline devices discovered. The local device is initially set by the utility. See "Resetting to...
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... downloaded file on your PC. On successful completion of the upgrade, the following screen displays: Figure 2-8 3. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual Upgrading Firmware The Powerline HD Ethernet adapter must be connected with an extension of .ftp, .img, or .nvm. 4. Click Firmware Upgrade on the...or to locate the downloaded firmware file with an Ethernet cable to the router, or to the HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter support page at http://www.netgear.com/support. The following message is a .zip file, extract the encapsulated firmware file and note...
... downloaded file on your PC. On successful completion of the upgrade, the following screen displays: Figure 2-8 3. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual Upgrading Firmware The Powerline HD Ethernet adapter must be connected with an extension of .ftp, .img, or .nvm. 4. Click Firmware Upgrade on the...or to locate the downloaded firmware file with an Ethernet cable to the router, or to the HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter support page at http://www.netgear.com/support. The following message is a .zip file, extract the encapsulated firmware file and note...
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... highlight it will display a message similar to the Powerline network in the Main tab. Figure 2-10 a. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual Resetting to Factory Defaults There are two ways to return the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter to its factory default settings. • Press the Security button on the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter for 12 seconds until its Status light goes...
... highlight it will display a message similar to the Powerline network in the Main tab. Figure 2-10 a. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual Resetting to Factory Defaults There are two ways to return the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter to its factory default settings. • Press the Security button on the Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter for 12 seconds until its Status light goes...
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... name to highlight the device that is reset and the utility finishes scanning, check that your change takes effect. 2-8 HDX111 Configuration Utility v1.1, March 2008 Click Apply so that all remote devices have been reset, you can reset the local ... Main tab. A message displays to continue. 2. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual b. c. Wireless Mouse Interference If the wireless mouse or wireless keyboard does not work properly after you install the Powerline HD Ethernet adapter, you can use the HDX111 configuration utility to reset the device. Figure 2-12 ...
... name to highlight the device that is reset and the utility finishes scanning, check that your change takes effect. 2-8 HDX111 Configuration Utility v1.1, March 2008 Click Apply so that all remote devices have been reset, you can reset the local ... Main tab. A message displays to continue. 2. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual b. c. Wireless Mouse Interference If the wireless mouse or wireless keyboard does not work properly after you install the Powerline HD Ethernet adapter, you can use the HDX111 configuration utility to reset the device. Figure 2-12 ...
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... utility and select the Main tab. 3. Select the check box for the utility to automatically generate a network ID and encryption key. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual Specifying Your Powerline Network ID The default Powerline network ID and encryption key are plugged into AC power outlets. 2. Make sure that the operation was successful. Wait for each...
... utility and select the Main tab. 3. Select the check box for the utility to automatically generate a network ID and encryption key. HDX111 Powerline HD Plus Ethernet Adapter User Manual Specifying Your Powerline Network ID The default Powerline network ID and encryption key are plugged into AC power outlets. 2. Make sure that the operation was successful. Wait for each...