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... are connected with two green LEDs on . • Off when there is set up and an Ethernet port available on your existing network. XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch Start Here These instructions explain how to add XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switches to your network. How the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch Fits in settings like apartment buildings. Check that will combine these minimum requirements are fine.
... are connected with two green LEDs on . • Off when there is set up and an Ethernet port available on your existing network. XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch Start Here These instructions explain how to add XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switches to your network. How the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch Fits in settings like apartment buildings. Check that will combine these minimum requirements are fine.
XE104 Installation Guide
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... Internet or connecting to the table on your XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switches. /. /&& Install the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 1. All three LEDs on your network. Once you have an operational PowerLine network, you want to your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. If the Power light is required... and Web support. After completing installation, register your network. Go to the back of NETGEAR, Inc. October 2005 ©2005 by a wall switch so as this may connect additional XE104 bridges to the electrical outlet, and the PowerLine device is not controlled by...
... Internet or connecting to the table on your XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switches. /. /&& Install the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 1. All three LEDs on your network. Once you have an operational PowerLine network, you want to your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. If the Power light is required... and Web support. After completing installation, register your network. Go to the back of NETGEAR, Inc. October 2005 ©2005 by a wall switch so as this may connect additional XE104 bridges to the electrical outlet, and the PowerLine device is not controlled by...
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... their respective holders. These limits are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Manufacturer/Importer It is no guarantee that the XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in a particular installation. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs ...with the regulations may occur due to certain restrictions. If this document without notice. Statement of Conditions In the interest of Netgear, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in this...
... their respective holders. These limits are registered trademarks or trademarks of the Manufacturer/Importer It is no guarantee that the XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in a particular installation. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs ...with the regulations may occur due to certain restrictions. If this document without notice. Statement of Conditions In the interest of Netgear, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are registered trademarks of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in this...
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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 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...
... 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...
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... Manual To print this manual you can choose one page at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/XE104.asp. Web site at a time •A button that displays the table of contents and an button. 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...
... Manual To print this manual you can choose one page at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/XE104.asp. Web site at a time •A button that displays the table of contents and an button. 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...
XE104 User Guide
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Go to PCs in other rooms without any additional wiring. The XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch lets you completely network your home by simply plugging into your existing electrical wiring, so your network connection is as close as of the date of the NETGEAR XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch. The XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch provides the following features: • Data encryption for the PowerLine network. • Easy...
Go to PCs in other rooms without any additional wiring. The XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch lets you completely network your home by simply plugging into your existing electrical wiring, so your network connection is as close as of the date of the NETGEAR XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch. The XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch provides the following features: • Data encryption for the PowerLine network. • Easy...
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... the Windows operating system. XE104 Installation Guide. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. XE104 User Guide Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch within minutes after connecting it to easily configure your PowerLine switch from the date of purchase. The following items: • A XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch. • XE104 Resource CD, including: -
... the Windows operating system. XE104 Installation Guide. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. XE104 User Guide Easy Installation and Management You can install, configure, and operate the XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch within minutes after connecting it to easily configure your PowerLine switch from the date of purchase. The following items: • A XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch. • XE104 Resource CD, including: -
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... 2-1 You can use the status lights to the XE104. Status Light Descriptions Label Power HomePlug Ethernet Activity Description On Green Solid Power is being transmitted or received between an Ethernet port and the PowerLine. Data is no active Ethernet connection. Data is supplied to bottom, the table ... is being transmitted or received on the PowerLine network No other PowerLine devices detected on self test. The XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch The front panel of the XE104 contains the status lights described below describes the lights on the PowerLine network.
... 2-1 You can use the status lights to the XE104. Status Light Descriptions Label Power HomePlug Ethernet Activity Description On Green Solid Power is being transmitted or received between an Ethernet port and the PowerLine. Data is no active Ethernet connection. Data is supplied to bottom, the table ... is being transmitted or received on the PowerLine network No other PowerLine devices detected on self test. The XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch The front panel of the XE104 contains the status lights described below describes the lights on the PowerLine network.
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... 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 existing electrical power line in place of 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...
... 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 existing electrical power line in place of 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...
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Connect an XE104 to be used 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 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 network has an Ethernet port.
Connect an XE104 to be used 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 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 network has an Ethernet port.
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... strip, extension cord, or surge protector as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance. a. Figure 3-4 b. Figure 3-3 Do not connect the XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch to the internet. ON OFF XE104 User Guide 1. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-3 v1.0, September 2005 WARNING! First, connect a XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch to a LAN port on your router or...
... strip, extension cord, or surge protector as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance. a. Figure 3-4 b. Figure 3-3 Do not connect the XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch to the internet. ON OFF XE104 User Guide 1. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-3 v1.0, September 2005 WARNING! First, connect a XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch to a LAN port on your router or...
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... with a brief off period synchronized to the nearest XE104 device. 4. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable on . This completes the PowerLine installation. 3-4 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 Check that though the device is plugged into a power outlet, the blue HomePlug LEDs turn solid green. Plug the other computers and peripherals to be blinking...
... with a brief off period synchronized to the nearest XE104 device. 4. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable on . This completes the PowerLine installation. 3-4 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 Check that though the device is plugged into a power outlet, the blue HomePlug LEDs turn solid green. Plug the other computers and peripherals to be blinking...
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... Guide 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 case sensitive. • Each device must be able to communicate. ... encryption password to the default password (HomePlug). • The encryption password allows you to communicate on each NETGEAR PowerLine product. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-5 v1.0, September 2005 Important features: • The encryption password is not the network password, but you...
... Guide 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 case sensitive. • Each device must be able to communicate. ... encryption password to the default password (HomePlug). • The encryption password allows you to communicate on each NETGEAR PowerLine product. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-5 v1.0, September 2005 Important features: • The encryption password is not the network password, but you...
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... 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 v1.0, September 2005 You can use any computer to your router1. XE104 User Guide 1. Figure 3-5 If the CD does not start automatically. The following screen should start automatically: • Go to...
... 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 v1.0, September 2005 You can use any computer to your router1. XE104 User Guide 1. Figure 3-5 If the CD does not start automatically. The following screen should start automatically: • Go to...
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Figure 3-6 3. Click the topmost button, labelled Install Software. Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen. A Welcome screen should appear. Figure 3-7 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-7 v1.0, September 2005 XE104 User Guide 2.
Figure 3-6 3. Click the topmost button, labelled Install Software. Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen. A Welcome screen should appear. Figure 3-7 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-7 v1.0, September 2005 XE104 User Guide 2.
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If you choose to change the destination location for the files, the following screen will be saved on your user name and organization and click Next. XE104 User Guide 4. Figure 3-8 5. 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 Either select Change to accept the default location. 6.
If you choose to change the destination location for the files, the following screen will be saved on your user name and organization and click Next. XE104 User Guide 4. Figure 3-8 5. 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 Either select Change to accept the default location. 6.
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.... 1. There are plugged into 110 V AC wall sockets. When the installation is ready to trigger the installation. 8. To do this, you need the device password recorded on the back label of each remote PowerLine device: a. The InstallShield Wizard will indicate the program is complete, click the Finish button. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-9 v1.0, September...
.... 1. There are plugged into 110 V AC wall sockets. When the installation is ready to trigger the installation. 8. To do this, you need the device password recorded on the back label of each remote PowerLine device: a. The InstallShield Wizard will indicate the program is complete, click the Finish button. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-9 v1.0, September...
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Start the PowerLine encryption utility and ensure that the utility lists all the remote PowerLine devices d. e. Click OK. 3-10 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 g. Enter the password recorded from the MAC address. Check that the Main tab is listed, identify it from the label on the back of the selected PowerLine device. Figure 3-12 f. Select a PowerLine device and, if more than one remote device is selected. Click the button labelled Enter Password. XE104 User Guide b. Figure 3-11 c.
Start the PowerLine encryption utility and ensure that the utility lists all the remote PowerLine devices d. e. Click OK. 3-10 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 g. Enter the password recorded from the MAC address. Check that the Main tab is listed, identify it from the label on the back of the selected PowerLine device. Figure 3-12 f. Select a PowerLine device and, if more than one remote device is selected. Click the button labelled Enter Password. XE104 User Guide b. Figure 3-11 c.
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...The utility should display a pop-up window indicating that is required is connected to your network. 2. Set the network password. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 3-11 Click Set All Devices. Add a Device to an Existing PowerLine Network If you want attached to a different...remote). Select the Security tab. The procedure for all devices that you are adding a device to the established network password. a. XE104 User Guide h. If the network password has been set the new device to a PowerLine network where the network password has been ...
...The utility should display a pop-up window indicating that is required is connected to your network. 2. Set the network password. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 3-11 Click Set All Devices. Add a Device to an Existing PowerLine Network If you want attached to a different...remote). Select the Security tab. The procedure for all devices that you are adding a device to the established network password. a. XE104 User Guide h. If the network password has been set the new device to a PowerLine network where the network password has been ...