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... Please refer to radio communications. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge has been suppressed in accordance with the instructions, may occur due to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Das...tested and found to test the series for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this document without notice. Other brand and product names are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the conditions set...
... Please refer to radio communications. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge has been suppressed in accordance with the instructions, may occur due to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in a residential installation. Das...tested and found to test the series for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this document without notice. Other brand and product names are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the conditions set...
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... provide you with your Support information card. Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: XE102 June 2007 Ethernet bridge XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge Home English 202-10114-01 1.0 Technical Support See the support information card that shipped with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only...
... provide you with your Support information card. Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: XE102 June 2007 Ethernet bridge XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge Home English 202-10114-01 1.0 Technical Support See the support information card that shipped with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only...
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... Other XE102 Ethernet Bridges 4 Install the XE102 PowerLine Encryption Utility (Highly Recommended) ...5 Understanding the PowerLine Network Password 5 Installing the PowerLine Encryption Utility 5 Set Your Network Password 7 Entering the Device Passwords 7 Setting the Network Password 8 Add a Device to an Existing PowerLine Network 9 Adding a New Device from a Locally Connected Computer 9 Adding a New Device from a Remotely Connected Computer 9 Troubleshooting ...11 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 11 Basic Functioning ...11 Default Configuration Settings 12...
... Other XE102 Ethernet Bridges 4 Install the XE102 PowerLine Encryption Utility (Highly Recommended) ...5 Understanding the PowerLine Network Password 5 Installing the PowerLine Encryption Utility 5 Set Your Network Password 7 Entering the Device Passwords 7 Setting the Network Password 8 Add a Device to an Existing PowerLine Network 9 Adding a New Device from a Locally Connected Computer 9 Adding a New Device from a Remotely Connected Computer 9 Troubleshooting ...11 NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 11 Basic Functioning ...11 Default Configuration Settings 12...
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... format is intended for the XE102 Ethernet Bridge according to highlight special messages. Warning: Ignoring this manual is used to highlight information of note may result in a malfunction or damage to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR® XE102 Ethernet Bridge or the NETGEAR XE102G Ethernet Extender Kit. Italics Bold Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input • Formats. About This Manual The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide describes how to the...
... format is intended for the XE102 Ethernet Bridge according to highlight special messages. Warning: Ignoring this manual is used to highlight information of note may result in a malfunction or damage to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR® XE102 Ethernet Bridge or the NETGEAR XE102G Ethernet Extender Kit. Italics Bold Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names User input • Formats. About This Manual The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide describes how to the...
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... you were viewing opens in a browser window. - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at http://kbserver.netgear.com. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on the NETGEAR website at the top left of any page in order to print. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of the window. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. - XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Product updates are available...
... you were viewing opens in a browser window. - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at http://kbserver.netgear.com. Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on the NETGEAR website at the top left of any page in order to print. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of the window. The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. - XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Product updates are available...
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... the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the Ethernet bridge for repair. This User Guide. - XE102 Installation Guide. - Package Contents XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide The product package should contain the following information: • MAC address • Model number • Serial number • Unique device password (PWD) 1 v1.0, June 2007 Encryption utility • Printed Warranty Registration Card, and Support Information Card. Familiarize yourself with important information and status light indicators.
... the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the Ethernet bridge for repair. This User Guide. - XE102 Installation Guide. - Package Contents XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide The product package should contain the following information: • MAC address • Model number • Serial number • Unique device password (PWD) 1 v1.0, June 2007 Encryption utility • Printed Warranty Registration Card, and Support Information Card. Familiarize yourself with important information and status light indicators.
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... port has detected another PowerLine device on the front panel. The Ethernet port is linked but there is being transmitted or received on the PowerLine network. Power is not supplied to the Ethernet bridge. Table 1. No other PowerLine devices detected on the Ethernet port. • Off. Ethernet • On green solid. Power is supplied to verify connections. You can use them to the Ethernet bridge. • Off. XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Front Panel Status Lights The front panel of the XE102 contains status lights...
... port has detected another PowerLine device on the front panel. The Ethernet port is linked but there is being transmitted or received on the PowerLine network. Power is not supplied to the Ethernet bridge. Table 1. No other PowerLine devices detected on the Ethernet port. • Off. Ethernet • On green solid. Power is supplied to verify connections. You can use them to the Ethernet bridge. • Off. XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Front Panel Status Lights The front panel of the XE102 contains status lights...
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Check that includes two XE102 Ethernet Bridges and several other network connections. XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide How Ethernet Bridges Fit in your house using your network has an Ethernet port. 3 v1.0, June 2007 The following figure shows an example of a network that these minimum requirements are met. • Your Ethernet network is set up and an Ethernet LAN port is designed for easy installation. XE102 Ethernet Bridge XE102 Ethernet Bridge )NTERNET Modem -BPS'IGABIT%THERNET -BPS7IRELESS -BPS0OWER,INE -BPS%THERNET -...
Check that includes two XE102 Ethernet Bridges and several other network connections. XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide How Ethernet Bridges Fit in your house using your network has an Ethernet port. 3 v1.0, June 2007 The following figure shows an example of a network that these minimum requirements are met. • Your Ethernet network is set up and an Ethernet LAN port is designed for easy installation. XE102 Ethernet Bridge XE102 Ethernet Bridge )NTERNET Modem -BPS'IGABIT%THERNET -BPS7IRELESS -BPS0OWER,INE -BPS%THERNET -...
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... Ethernet LAN port on and blinking. They should turn on . 3. Check that the Ethernet and Powerline status LEDs are working properly or degrade the network performance. On the XE102, check that the XE102 power light comes on and then briefly blink at the same time as to your home near to the other Ethernet cable, as this may degrade the network performance. 1. Use the provided Ethernet cable to connect the XE102 Ethernet Bridge to be included in your router...
... Ethernet LAN port on and blinking. They should turn on . 3. Check that the Ethernet and Powerline status LEDs are working properly or degrade the network performance. On the XE102, check that the XE102 power light comes on and then briefly blink at the same time as to your home near to the other Ethernet cable, as this may degrade the network performance. 1. Use the provided Ethernet cable to connect the XE102 Ethernet Bridge to be included in your router...
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.... • A default button resets the encryption password to the default password (HomePlug). • The encryption password can protect your router. Understanding the PowerLine Network Password • The encryption password is not case-sensitive. • Each device must enter it if you the option of setting a unique encryption PowerLine network password. Insert the XE102 Resource CD into a CD drive on the same network. The CD starts automatically. XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Install the XE102 PowerLine...
.... • A default button resets the encryption password to the default password (HomePlug). • The encryption password can protect your router. Understanding the PowerLine Network Password • The encryption password is not case-sensitive. • Each device must enter it if you the option of setting a unique encryption PowerLine network password. Insert the XE102 Resource CD into a CD drive on the same network. The CD starts automatically. XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Install the XE102 PowerLine...
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... be downloaded and run. • Install from the CD. • Check for a newer version of the utility. The InstallShield Wizard Welcome screen opens. Click Next and follow the wizard instructions. Figure 3 3. XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide The Welcome screen opens: Figure 2 2. Click Install Software. The CD software will run. You can check for upgrades or install the from the CD: The setup program on the CD will check a NETGEAR server for Upgrades: An Internet connection...
... be downloaded and run. • Install from the CD. • Check for a newer version of the utility. The InstallShield Wizard Welcome screen opens. Click Next and follow the wizard instructions. Figure 3 3. XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide The Welcome screen opens: Figure 2 2. Click Install Software. The CD software will run. You can check for upgrades or install the from the CD: The setup program on the CD will check a NETGEAR server for Upgrades: An Internet connection...
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XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Set Your Network Password Tip: Before you start, look on the label of them. There are using). 7 v1.0, June 2007 Make sure that you are plugged into 100~240V AC wall sockets. 2. Write down the MAC address for each of each remote PowerLine device, and then set the password for each PowerLine device. The list does not include local PowerLine devices (connected directly to set the network password. The fastest and...
XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Set Your Network Password Tip: Before you start, look on the label of them. There are using). 7 v1.0, June 2007 Make sure that you are plugged into 100~240V AC wall sockets. 2. Write down the MAC address for each of each remote PowerLine device, and then set the password for each PowerLine device. The list does not include local PowerLine devices (connected directly to set the network password. The fastest and...
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Figure 6 8 v1.0, June 2007 XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide 3. Setting the Network Password To set the network password: 1. Enter the password from its MAC address. 4. Repeat this step for all devices that you can identify each one from the label on the back of the selected PowerLine device, and click OK. 6. Note: If more than one remote device is listed, you want attached to your network. Figure 5 5. Click the Security tab. Select a PowerLine device. Click Enter Password.
Figure 6 8 v1.0, June 2007 XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide 3. Setting the Network Password To set the network password: 1. Enter the password from its MAC address. 4. Repeat this step for all devices that you can identify each one from the label on the back of the selected PowerLine device, and click OK. 6. Note: If more than one remote device is listed, you want attached to your network. Figure 5 5. Click the Security tab. Select a PowerLine device. Click Enter Password.
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... the device password. If you start, look on the label of them. 1. Type a password in the Private Network Password text box and click Set Local Device Only. 4. Adding a New Device from a Remotely Connected Computer Tip: Before you are working with the default network password, all devices in the device list. Plug the new PowerLine device into an AC power outlet. 9 v1.0, June 2007 Adding a New Device from a Locally Connected Computer 1. Write down the MAC address for...
... the device password. If you start, look on the label of them. 1. Type a password in the Private Network Password text box and click Set Local Device Only. 4. Adding a New Device from a Remotely Connected Computer Tip: Before you are working with the default network password, all devices in the device list. Plug the new PowerLine device into an AC power outlet. 9 v1.0, June 2007 Adding a New Device from a Locally Connected Computer 1. Write down the MAC address for...
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... PowerLine device to the default password, HomePlug. 4. Re-enter the network password in the Private Network Password text box changes to be listed. 6. XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide 2. The password in the Private Network Password text box, and then click Set All Devices. 10 v1.0, June 2007 Select the Security tab. 9. Figure 7 3. Click Set All Devices. 5. In the pop-up window, enter the password from the device list, and click Enter Password. 7. Select the new PowerLine device from...
... PowerLine device to the default password, HomePlug. 4. Re-enter the network password in the Private Network Password text box changes to be listed. 6. XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide 2. The password in the Private Network Password text box, and then click Set All Devices. 10 v1.0, June 2007 Select the Security tab. 9. Figure 7 3. Click Set All Devices. 5. In the pop-up window, enter the password from the device list, and click Enter Password. 7. Select the new PowerLine device from...
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... you have a hardware problem and should occur: 1. The power LED is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the Ethernet bridge. Product updates and Web support are available at http://www.netgear.com/register. b. The blue HomePlug LED is live , you have confirmed the power outlet is on the Ethernet bridge. The Ethernet LED blinks. Power Light Not On •...
... you have a hardware problem and should occur: 1. The power LED is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the Ethernet bridge. Product updates and Web support are available at http://www.netgear.com/register. b. The blue HomePlug LED is live , you have confirmed the power outlet is on the Ethernet bridge. The Ethernet LED blinks. Power Light Not On •...
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... device must be installed for the XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge. XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide HomePlug Light Not On If the power light is on but the HomePlug light is not, check the following table shows default settings for successful communication across the PowerLine. • Verify that the network password is being provided to a router LAN port. • On the attached Ethernet device or network adapter card, check that the Link light is on all devices in properly to more than one PowerLine device. Default Configuration Settings...
... device must be installed for the XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge. XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide HomePlug Light Not On If the power light is on but the HomePlug light is not, check the following table shows default settings for successful communication across the PowerLine. • Verify that the network password is being provided to a router LAN port. • On the attached Ethernet device or network adapter card, check that the Link light is on all devices in properly to more than one PowerLine device. Default Configuration Settings...
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... (fullduplex flow control) Electromagnetic emissions FCC Part 15 Class B; Table 9. Data Encoding HomePlug 1.0: Othogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), DQPSK, DBPSK, ROBO HomePlug Security DES (56 bit) Network Protocol Compatibility IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T); CE LVD 13 v1.0, June 2007 MIC Power and Safety UL Listed (UL 1950) /cUL IEC950; Technical Specifications XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide The following table shows technical specifications for the XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge. Technical Specifications Power input 100...
... (fullduplex flow control) Electromagnetic emissions FCC Part 15 Class B; Table 9. Data Encoding HomePlug 1.0: Othogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing (OFDM), DQPSK, DBPSK, ROBO HomePlug Security DES (56 bit) Network Protocol Compatibility IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T); CE LVD 13 v1.0, June 2007 MIC Power and Safety UL Listed (UL 1950) /cUL IEC950; Technical Specifications XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide The following table shows technical specifications for the XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge. Technical Specifications Power input 100...