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... energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the conditions set out in the operating instructions. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with...
... energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the conditions set out in the operating instructions. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio Frequency Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with...
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... Support information card. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. 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. NETGEAR...
... Support information card. Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. 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. NETGEAR...
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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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... the NETGEAR website at http:// www.netgear.com. This manual uses the following formats to these specifications. 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. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in this type of...
... the NETGEAR website at http:// www.netgear.com. This manual uses the following formats to these specifications. 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. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in this type of...
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... page. - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in a browser window. - Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page. - XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Product updates are available on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer toner by selecting this feature. The PDF version of the window. Click...
... page. - Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in a browser window. - Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page. - XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Product updates are available on a single sheet of paper, you can save paper and printer toner by selecting this feature. The PDF version of the window. Click...
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... two XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridges • 6-ft (1.83m) Ethernet cable • XE102 Resource CD, including: - XE102 Installation Guide. - The Label The label on the back of your NETGEAR dealer. 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 This User Guide. - Keep the carton, including...
... two XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridges • 6-ft (1.83m) Ethernet cable • XE102 Resource CD, including: - XE102 Installation Guide. - The Label The label on the back of your NETGEAR dealer. 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 This User Guide. - Keep the carton, including...
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XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Front Panel Status Lights The front panel of the XE102 contains status lights. Front Panel Status Light Descriptions Front Panel Status Light Power Description • On green solid. Power is being transmitted or received on the Ethernet port. • Off. Data is not supplied to verify connections. The HomePlug port has detected another PowerLine device on the front panel. The Ethernet port is linked but there is detected. 2 v1.0, June 2007 HomePlug •...
XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Front Panel Status Lights The front panel of the XE102 contains status lights. Front Panel Status Light Descriptions Front Panel Status Light Power Description • On green solid. Power is being transmitted or received on the Ethernet port. • Off. Data is not supplied to verify connections. The HomePlug port has detected another PowerLine device on the front panel. The Ethernet port is linked but there is detected. 2 v1.0, June 2007 HomePlug •...
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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. Check that includes two XE102 Ethernet Bridges and several other network connections. XE102 Ethernet Bridge XE102 Ethernet Bridge )NTERNET Modem -BPS'IGABIT%THERNET -BPS7IRELESS -BPS0OWER...
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. Check that includes two XE102 Ethernet Bridges and several other network connections. XE102 Ethernet Bridge XE102 Ethernet Bridge )NTERNET Modem -BPS'IGABIT%THERNET -BPS7IRELESS -BPS0OWER...
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... OFF XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Connect an XE102 Ethernet Bridge to the Router Warning: Do not connect the Ethernet bridges to power strips, extension cords, or surge protectors as this may prevent them from its power adapter. 2. Apply power to an available Ethernet LAN port on . 3. Refer to Table 1 for the router to indicate that the LAN port that the Ethernet and Powerline status LEDs are working properly or degrade the network performance. When you...
... OFF XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Connect an XE102 Ethernet Bridge to the Router Warning: Do not connect the Ethernet bridges to power strips, extension cords, or surge protectors as this may prevent them from its power adapter. 2. Apply power to an available Ethernet LAN port on . 3. Refer to Table 1 for the router to indicate that the LAN port that the Ethernet and Powerline status LEDs are working properly or degrade the network performance. When you...
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... setting the network password with another Ethernet bridge device. The CD starts automatically. Insert the XE102 Resource CD into a CD drive on each NETGEAR PowerLine product. Installing the PowerLine Encryption Utility To install the PowerLine Encryption Utility: 1. If the CD does not start automatically: • Go to My Computer on the Windows Start menu, and double-click the drive that is connected to your router...
... setting the network password with another Ethernet bridge device. The CD starts automatically. Insert the XE102 Resource CD into a CD drive on each NETGEAR PowerLine product. Installing the PowerLine Encryption Utility To install the PowerLine Encryption Utility: 1. If the CD does not start automatically: • Go to My Computer on the Windows Start menu, and double-click the drive that is connected to your router...
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... downloaded and run . The InstallShield Wizard Welcome screen opens. XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide The Welcome screen opens: Figure 2 2. The CD software will run . • Install from the CD. • Check for a newer version of the utility. Click Next and follow the wizard instructions. 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...
... downloaded and run . The InstallShield Wizard Welcome screen opens. XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide The Welcome screen opens: Figure 2 2. The CD software will run . • Install from the CD. • Check for a newer version of the utility. Click Next and follow the wizard instructions. 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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... the Device Passwords To enter the device passwords: 1. The PowerLine encryption utility screen opens to set the network password. Click the PowerLine utility icon . If you are working with several PowerLine devices, also write down the device password. XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Set Your Network Password Tip: Before you start, look on the label of them. Write down the MAC address for each of each remote PowerLine device, and then set the password...
... the Device Passwords To enter the device passwords: 1. The PowerLine encryption utility screen opens to set the network password. Click the PowerLine utility icon . If you are working with several PowerLine devices, also write down the device password. XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Set Your Network Password Tip: Before you start, look on the label of them. Write down the MAC address for each of each remote PowerLine device, and then set the password...
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Figure 6 8 v1.0, June 2007 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. Figure 5 5. Click the Security tab. Click Enter Password. 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. Select a PowerLine device. Note: If more than one remote device is listed, you want attached to your network.
Figure 6 8 v1.0, June 2007 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. Figure 5 5. Click the Security tab. Click Enter Password. 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. Select a PowerLine device. Note: If more than one remote device is listed, you want attached to your network.
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... select the Security tab. 3. Type the network password in the device list. It may take a minute or two for each of the new PowerLine device. If the network password has been set the new device to a different device in the Private Network Password text box. 3. Write down the MAC address for all you do is connected to the network password. XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide 2. Type a password in the PowerLine network (remote). A pop-up window indicates...
... select the Security tab. 3. Type the network password in the device list. It may take a minute or two for each of the new PowerLine device. If the network password has been set the new device to a different device in the Private Network Password text box. 3. Write down the MAC address for all you do is connected to the network password. XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide 2. Type a password in the PowerLine network (remote). A pop-up window indicates...
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... device to the default password, HomePlug. 4. Click Set All Devices. 5. In the pop-up window, enter the password from the device list, and click Enter Password. 7. XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide 2. Select the new PowerLine device from the back label of the device and click OK. 8. Select the Security tab. 9. Figure 7 3. Re-enter the network password in the Private Network Password text box changes to be listed. 6. The password in the Private Network Password...
... device to the default password, HomePlug. 4. Click Set All Devices. 5. In the pop-up window, enter the password from the device list, and click Enter Password. 7. XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide 2. Select the new PowerLine device from the back label of the device and click OK. 8. Select the Security tab. 9. Figure 7 3. Re-enter the network password in the Private Network Password text box changes to be listed. 6. The password in the Private Network Password...
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... Ethernet Bridge User Guide This section gives information about troubleshooting your product at : http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/XE102.asp. Basic Functioning After you plug in another electrical product, such as a lamp or a hairdryer. • If the Power LED still does not come on, and you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. 11 v1.0, June 2007 The power LED is lit. b. Power Light...
... Ethernet Bridge User Guide This section gives information about troubleshooting your product at : http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/XE102.asp. Basic Functioning After you plug in another electrical product, such as a lamp or a hairdryer. • If the Power LED still does not come on, and you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. 11 v1.0, June 2007 The power LED is lit. b. Power Light...
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... Device Default Configuration Settings Feature Network Port Speed Port Duplex Administration Device password PowerLine Encryption password Description 10/100 Mbps, Auto-negotiation Auto-negotiation Auto uplink See product label. HomePlug 12 v1.0, June 2007 Default Configuration Settings The following : • Make sure that the Link light is on all devices in properly to a router LAN port. • On the attached Ethernet device or network adapter card, check that power is being provided to more than one PowerLine device. XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide...
... Device Default Configuration Settings Feature Network Port Speed Port Duplex Administration Device password PowerLine Encryption password Description 10/100 Mbps, Auto-negotiation Auto-negotiation Auto uplink See product label. HomePlug 12 v1.0, June 2007 Default Configuration Settings The following : • Make sure that the Link light is on all devices in properly to a router LAN port. • On the attached Ethernet device or network adapter card, check that power is being provided to more than one PowerLine device. XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide...
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...-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide The following table shows technical specifications for the XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge. 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 Table 9. IEEE 802.3x (fullduplex flow control) Electromagnetic emissions FCC Part 15 Class B; MIC Power and Safety UL Listed (UL...
...-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide The following table shows technical specifications for the XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge. 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 Table 9. IEEE 802.3x (fullduplex flow control) Electromagnetic emissions FCC Part 15 Class B; MIC Power and Safety UL Listed (UL...