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... linked with no data traffic. • Blinks off when PowerLine data is no other compatible PowerLine devices using the same PowerLine password are met. • Your Ethernet network is 10 Mbps or inactive. 4b. Usually, the default configuration settings (TCP/IP and DHCP) are connected over the PowerLine helps keep it secure. Internet Access PowerLine Network (always encrypted) Router XE104 Computer Ethernet Network Computer XE104 Ethernet Network Computer The encryption of the information you install the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switches...
... linked with no data traffic. • Blinks off when PowerLine data is no other compatible PowerLine devices using the same PowerLine password are met. • Your Ethernet network is 10 Mbps or inactive. 4b. Usually, the default configuration settings (TCP/IP and DHCP) are connected over the PowerLine helps keep it secure. Internet Access PowerLine Network (always encrypted) Router XE104 Computer Ethernet Network Computer XE104 Ethernet Network Computer The encryption of the information you install the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switches...
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... the blue Ethernet cable that could prevent you use it with troubleshooting, see the Reference Manual on the CD, change the PowerLine network password using the encryption utility on the Resource CD. You get the full bandwidth of the device. Refer to avoid someone unknowingly turning off , the devices cannot find each device is the same default as to the user guide on your router or switch in the box into a LAN port on...
... the blue Ethernet cable that could prevent you use it with troubleshooting, see the Reference Manual on the CD, change the PowerLine network password using the encryption utility on the Resource CD. You get the full bandwidth of the device. Refer to avoid someone unknowingly turning off , the devices cannot find each device is the same default as to the user guide on your router or switch in the box into a LAN port on...
XE104 User Guide
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... some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the conditions set out in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to test the series for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the products described in a residential installation. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch gemäß der...
... some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the conditions set out in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to test the series for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the products described in a residential installation. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch gemäß der...
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Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: XE104 September 2005 Product Family XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch Home English iii v1.0, September 2005
Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: XE104 September 2005 Product Family XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch Home English iii v1.0, September 2005
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... Installation and Management 2-2 Maintenance and Support 2-2 Package Contents ...2-2 Connectors, Ports, and Label Information 2-2 The XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 2-3 Ethernet Ports ...2-4 The Label on the Rear Panel of the XE104 2-4 Chapter 3 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch How the PowerLine Switch Fits in Your Network 3-1 Prepare to Install Your PowerLine Switch 3-2 Connect an XE104 to the Router 3-2 Connect other Ethernet PowerLine Switches 3-4 Install the XE104 PowerLine Encryption Utility (Highly Recommended 3-5 Set Your Network Password 3-9 Add a Device...
... Installation and Management 2-2 Maintenance and Support 2-2 Package Contents ...2-2 Connectors, Ports, and Label Information 2-2 The XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 2-3 Ethernet Ports ...2-4 The Label on the Rear Panel of the XE104 2-4 Chapter 3 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch How the PowerLine Switch Fits in Your Network 3-1 Prepare to Install Your PowerLine Switch 3-2 Connect an XE104 to the Router 3-2 Connect other Ethernet PowerLine Switches 3-4 Install the XE104 PowerLine Encryption Utility (Highly Recommended 3-5 Set Your Network Password 3-9 Add a Device...
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Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch September 2005 Note: Product updates are available on a link in the table of the following : • Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. How to Print this Manual To print...
Manual Scope Product Version Manual Publication Date XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch September 2005 Note: Product updates are available on a link in the table of the following : • Buttons, and , for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual. •A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. How to Print this Manual To print...
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... purchase of status and activity. The XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch provides the following features: • Data encryption for the PowerLine network. • Easy installation and management utility • Device and PowerLine network passwords • Front panel LEDs for your high-speed cable/DSL connection can also extend an existing Ethernet network to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/XE104.asp where you will find product firmware updates for easy monitoring of the NETGEAR® XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch. Chapter...
... purchase of status and activity. The XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch provides the following features: • Data encryption for the PowerLine network. • Easy installation and management utility • Device and PowerLine network passwords • Front panel LEDs for your high-speed cable/DSL connection can also extend an existing Ethernet network to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/XE104.asp where you will find product firmware updates for easy monitoring of the NETGEAR® XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch. Chapter...
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... Management You can install, configure, and operate the XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch within minutes after connecting it to monitor its status and activity. The following items: • A XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch. • XE104 Resource CD, including: - XE104 Installation Guide. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you to return the PowerLine switch for 90 days from almost any of the parts...
... Management You can install, configure, and operate the XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch within minutes after connecting it to monitor its status and activity. The following items: • A XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch. • XE104 Resource CD, including: - XE104 Installation Guide. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you to return the PowerLine switch for 90 days from almost any of the parts...
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... XE104. Off Power is no active Ethernet connection. Data is being transmitted or received on the PowerLine network No other PowerLine devices detected on the PowerLine network. Viewed from top to verify connections. On Blink Off Blink Off The HomePlug port has detected another PowerLine device on self test. XE104 User Guide Figure 2-1 You can use the status lights to bottom, the table below . The XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch The front panel of the XE104 contains the status lights...
... XE104. Off Power is no active Ethernet connection. Data is being transmitted or received on the PowerLine network No other PowerLine devices detected on the PowerLine network. Viewed from top to verify connections. On Blink Off Blink Off The HomePlug port has detected another PowerLine device on self test. XE104 User Guide Figure 2-1 You can use the status lights to bottom, the table below . The XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch The front panel of the XE104 contains the status lights...
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... two PowerLine devices: Internet Access PowerLine Network (always encrypted) Router XE104 Computer Ethernet Network Computer XE104 Ethernet Network Computer Figure 3-1 Follow the instructions below to implement or extend an Ethernet local area network anywhere in your house using your existing electrical power line in Your Network XE104 devices allow you to set up your PowerLine switch. Chapter 3 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch This chapter describes how to set up the XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the...
... two PowerLine devices: Internet Access PowerLine Network (always encrypted) Router XE104 Computer Ethernet Network Computer XE104 Ethernet Network Computer Figure 3-1 Follow the instructions below to implement or extend an Ethernet local area network anywhere in your house using your existing electrical power line in Your Network XE104 devices allow you to set up your PowerLine switch. Chapter 3 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch This chapter describes how to set up the XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the...
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XE104 User Guide Prepare to Install Your PowerLine Switch Check that these minimum requirements are met. • Your Ethernet network is set up and an Ethernet port is available on your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Each computer and peripheral device to the Router Internet Access Wireless Router XE104 Ethernet Network Figure 3-2 3-2 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 Connect an XE104 to be used on your network has an Ethernet port.
XE104 User Guide Prepare to Install Your PowerLine Switch Check that these minimum requirements are met. • Your Ethernet network is set up and an Ethernet port is available on your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • Each computer and peripheral device to the Router Internet Access Wireless Router XE104 Ethernet Network Figure 3-2 3-2 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 Connect an XE104 to be used on your network has an Ethernet port.
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WARNING! Figure 3-3 Do not connect the XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch to a LAN port on your router or switch in the box into an electrical outlet near the router. a. Figure 3-4 b. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-3 v1.0, September 2005 Plug the XE104 into a LAN port on the router so that the PowerLine network can gain access to the internet. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in your network. ON OFF XE104 User Guide 1. First, connect a XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector...
WARNING! Figure 3-3 Do not connect the XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch to a LAN port on your router or switch in the box into an electrical outlet near the router. a. Figure 3-4 b. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-3 v1.0, September 2005 Plug the XE104 into a LAN port on the router so that the PowerLine network can gain access to the internet. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in your network. ON OFF XE104 User Guide 1. First, connect a XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector...
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... router and modem are adding more than one other Ethernet PowerLine Switches 1. Make sure that though the device is plugged into a power outlet, the blue HomePlug LEDs turn solid green. Plug your other XE104 devices into the XE104. • Power: The power light should be included in your computer is connected to almost solid on with its corresponding password. 2. Use an Ethernet cable to the blink-on the XE104. This completes the PowerLine installation. 3-4 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch...
... router and modem are adding more than one other Ethernet PowerLine Switches 1. Make sure that though the device is plugged into a power outlet, the blue HomePlug LEDs turn solid green. Plug your other XE104 devices into the XE104. • Power: The power light should be included in your computer is connected to almost solid on with its corresponding password. 2. Use an Ethernet cable to the blink-on the XE104. This completes the PowerLine installation. 3-4 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch...
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... to communicate. • A default button allows you to reset the encryption password to the default password (HomePlug). • The encryption password allows you to enter it if you with the option of setting your network from unauthorized access via another PowerLine switch device. XE104 User Guide Install the XE104 PowerLine Encryption Utility (Highly Recommended) The utility provides you are setting the network password via the PowerLine network. • A device password is printed on...
... to communicate. • A default button allows you to reset the encryption password to the default password (HomePlug). • The encryption password allows you to enter it if you with the option of setting your network from unauthorized access via another PowerLine switch device. XE104 User Guide Install the XE104 PowerLine Encryption Utility (Highly Recommended) The utility provides you are setting the network password via the PowerLine network. • A device password is printed on...
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... does not start automatically. All devices on a PowerLine network can install the PowerLine encryption utility on the computer connected locally to your router1. If you add another XE104 device to an existing PowerLine network, you are working from one of the XE104 Resource CD or • Select the CD-ROM drive and click on the computer originally used to your router. 3-6 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1...
... does not start automatically. All devices on a PowerLine network can install the PowerLine encryption utility on the computer connected locally to your router1. If you add another XE104 device to an existing PowerLine network, you are working from one of the XE104 Resource CD or • Select the CD-ROM drive and click on the computer originally used to your router. 3-6 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1...
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Figure 3-6 3. Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen. Click the topmost button, labelled Install Software. Figure 3-7 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-7 v1.0, September 2005 XE104 User Guide 2. A Welcome screen should appear.
Figure 3-6 3. Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen. Click the topmost button, labelled Install Software. Figure 3-7 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-7 v1.0, September 2005 XE104 User Guide 2. A Welcome screen should appear.
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Either select Change to change the destination location for the files, the following screen will be saved on your user name and organization and click Next. Enter your hard drive, or select Next to change the location where files will be displayed: Figure 3-9 Type a new folder name or select another location using the folder options, and then click OK. 3-8 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 Figure 3-8 5. XE104 User Guide 4. If you choose to accept the default location. 6.
Either select Change to change the destination location for the files, the following screen will be saved on your user name and organization and click Next. Enter your hard drive, or select Next to change the location where files will be displayed: Figure 3-9 Type a new folder name or select another location using the folder options, and then click OK. 3-8 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 Figure 3-8 5. XE104 User Guide 4. If you choose to accept the default location. 6.
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... all PowerLine devices are two general steps to install. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-9 v1.0, September 2005 Make sure that all devices at once. When the installation is ready to setting the password: first enter the device password for each remote PowerLine device, and the set the password for each of the remote PowerLine devices. Set Your Network Password The fastest and most reliable way to set the network password is to trigger the installation. 8. XE104 User Guide 7.
... all PowerLine devices are two general steps to install. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-9 v1.0, September 2005 Make sure that all devices at once. When the installation is ready to setting the password: first enter the device password for each remote PowerLine device, and the set the password for each of the remote PowerLine devices. Set Your Network Password The fastest and most reliable way to set the network password is to trigger the installation. 8. XE104 User Guide 7.
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... solid green. When power is on. 2. Product updates and Web support are provided to help you can use our telephone support service. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that the Power light is first applied, verify that : a. Basic Functioning After you turn on the XE104 blinks. The power light is lit. c. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch. Registration is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link...
... solid green. When power is on. 2. Product updates and Web support are provided to help you can use our telephone support service. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that the Power light is first applied, verify that : a. Basic Functioning After you turn on the XE104 blinks. The power light is lit. c. NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch. Registration is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link...
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... have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. XE104 User Guide Power Light Not On Make sure that, if power to more than one PowerLine device. Another PowerLine device must be a standard straight-through Ethernet cable or an Ethernet crossover cable. • On attached Ethernet device or network adapter card, check that the Link light is on the router that the wall socket is live by a wall switch, the wall switch is connected to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that the network password is plugged in...
... have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. XE104 User Guide Power Light Not On Make sure that, if power to more than one PowerLine device. Another PowerLine device must be a standard straight-through Ethernet cable or an Ethernet crossover cable. • On attached Ethernet device or network adapter card, check that the Link light is on the router that the wall socket is live by a wall switch, the wall switch is connected to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that the network password is plugged in...
