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... other compatible PowerLine devices using the same PowerLine password are fine. Power (color green): • Solid green when electrical power is designed for easy installation. XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch Start Here These instructions explain how to add XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switches to your network. Prepare to Install Your XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch The XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch is on each: 4a.
... other compatible PowerLine devices using the same PowerLine password are fine. Power (color green): • Solid green when electrical power is designed for easy installation. XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch Start Here These instructions explain how to add XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switches to your network. Prepare to Install Your XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch The XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch is on each: 4a.
XE104 Installation Guide
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...plugged into power outlets and connect them from connecting to the Internet or connecting to the outlet. Registration is required if you changed the password using the encryption utility on the CD. October 2005 ©2005 by a wall switch so as this may connect additional XE104 bridges to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/XE104.asp for selecting NETGEAR... products. NETGEAR is no data traffic. XE104 Default Settings FEATURE SETTING XE104 ...
...plugged into power outlets and connect them from connecting to the Internet or connecting to the outlet. Registration is required if you changed the password using the encryption utility on the CD. October 2005 ©2005 by a wall switch so as this may connect additional XE104 bridges to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/XE104.asp for selecting NETGEAR... products. NETGEAR is no data traffic. XE104 Default Settings FEATURE SETTING XE104 ...
XE104 User Guide
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...application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Federal Office for example, test transmitters) in the operating instructions. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio...not occur in a residential installation. These limits are designed to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency...
...application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Federal Office for example, test transmitters) in the operating instructions. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that to part 15 of the FCC Rules. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance Notice: Radio...not occur in a residential installation. These limits are designed to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that the XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to which can radiate radio frequency...
XE104 User Guide
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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
XE104 User Guide
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... ...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...
... ...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...
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...XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch September 2005 Note: Product updates are available on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in personal injury or death. Failure to take heed of the following : • Buttons, and , for the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch according to access the full NETGEAR..., Inc. Double-click on the NETGEAR, Inc. This manual is a safety warning.
...XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch September 2005 Note: Product updates are available on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in personal injury or death. Failure to take heed of the following : • Buttons, and , for the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch according to access the full NETGEAR..., Inc. Double-click on the NETGEAR, Inc. This manual is a safety warning.
XE104 User Guide
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... for your network connection is as close as of the date of status and activity. The XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch lets you will find product firmware updates for easy monitoring of publication. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch. This chapter describes the features of this product may not have all the features presented in...
... for your network connection is as close as of the date of status and activity. The XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch lets you will find product firmware updates for easy monitoring of publication. Earlier versions of the NETGEAR XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch. This chapter describes the features of this product may not have all the features presented in...
XE104 User Guide
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... incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your product. 2-2 Introduction v1.0, September 2005 The following items: • A XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch. • XE104 Resource CD, including: - The utility allows you need to monitor its status and activity. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for repair. Keep the carton...
... incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your product. 2-2 Introduction v1.0, September 2005 The following items: • A XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch. • XE104 Resource CD, including: - The utility allows you need to monitor its status and activity. Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for repair. Keep the carton...
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... an Ethernet port and the PowerLine. Viewed from top to the XE104. Blink Power on the PowerLine network. XE104 User Guide Figure 2-1 You can use the status lights to the XE104. Status Light Descriptions Label Power HomePlug Ethernet Activity Description On Green ...the PowerLine network No other PowerLine devices detected on the PowerLine network. Introduction 2-3 v1.0, September 2005 The XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch The front panel of the XE104 contains the status lights described below describes the lights on the front panel. Data is supplied to verify...
... an Ethernet port and the PowerLine. Viewed from top to the XE104. Blink Power on the PowerLine network. XE104 User Guide Figure 2-1 You can use the status lights to the XE104. Status Light Descriptions Label Power HomePlug Ethernet Activity Description On Green ...the PowerLine network No other PowerLine devices detected on the PowerLine network. Introduction 2-3 v1.0, September 2005 The XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch The front panel of the XE104 contains the status lights described below describes the lights on the front panel. Data is supplied to verify...
XE104 User Guide
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... using your existing electrical power line in Your Network XE104 devices allow you to set up your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet. 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 PowerLine switch. An example is illustrated in the following diagram for...
... using your existing electrical power line in Your Network XE104 devices allow you to set up your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet. 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 PowerLine switch. An example is illustrated in the following diagram for...
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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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... to the internet. a. Figure 3-3 Do not connect the XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch to a LAN port on the router so that came in your router or switch in the box into an electrical outlet near the router. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-3 v1.0, September 2005 First, connect a XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as...
... to the internet. a. Figure 3-3 Do not connect the XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch to a LAN port on the router so that came in your router or switch in the box into an electrical outlet near the router. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-3 v1.0, September 2005 First, connect a XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as...
XE104 User Guide
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... the device is connected to change the PowerLine network password. This completes the PowerLine installation. 3-4 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 If not, make sure the Ethernet cable on with its corresponding password. 2. XE104 User Guide c. If it does not, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". • HomePlug: The HomePlug port light should be...
... the device is connected to change the PowerLine network password. This completes the PowerLine installation. 3-4 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 If not, make sure the Ethernet cable on with its corresponding password. 2. XE104 User Guide c. If it does not, see Chapter 4, "Troubleshooting". • HomePlug: The HomePlug port light should be...
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... Install the XE104 PowerLine Encryption Utility (Highly Recommended) The utility provides you with the option of setting your network from unauthorized access via another PowerLine switch device. This is not the network password, but you are required to enter it if you to communicate on each NETGEAR PowerLine product. Important features: •... password to the default password (HomePlug). • The encryption password allows you are to protect your own unique encryption PowerLine network password. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-5 v1.0, September 2005
... Install the XE104 PowerLine Encryption Utility (Highly Recommended) The utility provides you with the option of setting your network from unauthorized access via another PowerLine switch device. This is not the network password, but you are required to enter it if you to communicate on each NETGEAR PowerLine product. Important features: •... password to the default password (HomePlug). • The encryption password allows you are to protect your own unique encryption PowerLine network password. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-5 v1.0, September 2005
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... click on a PowerLine network can install the PowerLine encryption utility on the computer connected locally to the new XE104 device or on the computer that is connected to your router. 3-6 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 The following screen should start automatically: • Go to My Computer on the Windows Start...
... click on a PowerLine network can install the PowerLine encryption utility on the computer connected locally to the new XE104 device or on the computer that is connected to your router. 3-6 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 The following screen should start automatically: • Go to My Computer on the Windows Start...
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Click the topmost button, labelled Install Software. Figure 3-6 3. Figure 3-7 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-7 v1.0, September 2005 Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen. A Welcome screen should appear. XE104 User Guide 2.
Click the topmost button, labelled Install Software. Figure 3-6 3. Figure 3-7 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-7 v1.0, September 2005 Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen. A Welcome screen should appear. XE104 User Guide 2.
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Either select Change to change the destination location for the files, the following screen 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 XE104 User Guide 4. Figure 3-8 5. If you choose to accept the default location. 6. Enter your hard drive, or select Next to change the location where files will be saved on your user name and organization and click Next.
Either select Change to change the destination location for the files, the following screen 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 XE104 User Guide 4. Figure 3-8 5. If you choose to accept the default location. 6. Enter your hard drive, or select Next to change the location where files will be saved on your user name and organization and click Next.
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Set Your Network Password The fastest and most reliable way to set the network password. 1. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-9 v1.0, September 2005 There are plugged into 110 V AC wall sockets. When the installation is ready to setting the password: first enter the device password for all PowerLine devices are two general steps to install... program is complete, click the Finish button. To do this, you need the device password recorded on the back label of the remote PowerLine devices. XE104 User Guide 7.
Set Your Network Password The fastest and most reliable way to set the network password. 1. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-9 v1.0, September 2005 There are plugged into 110 V AC wall sockets. When the installation is ready to setting the password: first enter the device password for all PowerLine devices are two general steps to install... program is complete, click the Finish button. To do this, you need the device password recorded on the back label of the remote PowerLine devices. XE104 User Guide 7.
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Select a PowerLine device and, if more than one remote device is selected. Check that the Main tab is listed, identify it from the label on the back of the selected PowerLine device. Click the button labelled Enter Password. Click OK. 3-10 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 Figure 3-11 c. Start the PowerLine encryption utility and ensure that the utility lists all the remote PowerLine devices d. g. XE104 User Guide b. e. Enter the password recorded from the MAC address. Figure 3-12 f.
Select a PowerLine device and, if more than one remote device is selected. Check that the Main tab is listed, identify it from the label on the back of the selected PowerLine device. Click the button labelled Enter Password. Click OK. 3-10 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 Figure 3-11 c. Start the PowerLine encryption utility and ensure that the utility lists all the remote PowerLine devices d. g. XE104 User Guide b. e. Enter the password recorded from the MAC address. Figure 3-12 f.
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... be run in the Private Network Password text box. The procedure for all devices that you are adding a device to your network. 2. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 3-11 Repeat this step for setting the password depends on whether the computer running the PowerLine encryption utility is connnected directly to... new PowerLine device (local) or is to the established network password. Set the network password. Type a password in order to set the new device to plug the new device into a power outlet. Figure 3-13 b. c. Select the Security tab...
... be run in the Private Network Password text box. The procedure for all devices that you are adding a device to your network. 2. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 3-11 Repeat this step for setting the password depends on whether the computer running the PowerLine encryption utility is connnected directly to... new PowerLine device (local) or is to the established network password. Set the network password. Type a password in order to set the new device to plug the new device into a power outlet. Figure 3-13 b. c. Select the Security tab...