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...vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is no guarantee that the XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch has been suppressed in a particular installation. The operation of some equipment (for a Class B digital device, pursuant to...a trademark of Netgear, Inc. If this equipment on a circuit different from that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch gemäß...
...vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is no guarantee that the XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch has been suppressed in a particular installation. The operation of some equipment (for a Class B digital device, pursuant to...a trademark of Netgear, Inc. If this equipment on a circuit different from that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch gemäß...
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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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... 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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This manual is written for the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch according to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to... or index to navigate directly to where the topic is a safety warning. XE104 User Guide Danger: This is described in personal injury or death. Failure to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. 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 ...
This manual is written for the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch according to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to... or index to navigate directly to where the topic is a safety warning. XE104 User Guide Danger: This is described in personal injury or death. Failure to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. 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 ...
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...the NETGEAR® XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your purchase of publication. Now your XE104. This chapter describes the features 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...
...the NETGEAR® XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch. Key Features Note: This manual provides information on your purchase of publication. Now your XE104. This chapter describes the features 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...
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... guide. - Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for repair. XE104 Installation Guide. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. Familiarize yourself with important information. 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...
... guide. - Maintenance and Support NETGEAR offers free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for repair. XE104 Installation Guide. • Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card. Familiarize yourself with important information. 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...
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... Power on the PowerLine network. Data is being transmitted or received on the PowerLine network No other PowerLine devices detected on the PowerLine network. 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. Status Light Descriptions Label Power HomePlug...
... Power on the PowerLine network. Data is being transmitted or received on the PowerLine network No other PowerLine devices detected on the PowerLine network. 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. Status Light Descriptions Label Power HomePlug...
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... Network (always encrypted) Router XE104 Computer Ethernet Network Computer XE104 Ethernet Network Computer Figure 3-1 Follow the instructions below to set up the XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch on your local area network (LAN) and connect to set up your PowerLine switch. How the PowerLine Switch Fits in Your Network XE104 devices allow you to implement or extend an Ethernet local area network anywhere in...
... Network (always encrypted) Router XE104 Computer Ethernet Network Computer XE104 Ethernet Network Computer Figure 3-1 Follow the instructions below to set up the XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch on your local area network (LAN) and connect to set up your PowerLine switch. How the PowerLine Switch Fits in Your Network XE104 devices allow you to implement or extend an Ethernet local area network anywhere in...
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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 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. 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
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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. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in your network. Figure 3-4 b. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-3 v1.0, September 2005 a. Plug the XE104 into a LAN port on the router so that the PowerLine network can gain...
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. Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in your network. Figure 3-4 b. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-3 v1.0, September 2005 a. Plug the XE104 into a LAN port on the router so that the PowerLine network can gain...
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...solid green. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable on the XE104 you can associate the device with its corresponding password. 2. Before plugging in the previous step is securely attached to the other XE104 device, also note the MAC address given... blinking to connect from an Ethernet port on . You will need this stage. • Ethernet: The Ethernet light should be included in your other Ethernet PowerLine Switches 1. d. This completes the PowerLine installation. 3-4 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 XE104 User Guide c. If you want...
...solid green. If not, make sure the Ethernet cable on the XE104 you can associate the device with its corresponding password. 2. Before plugging in the previous step is securely attached to the other XE104 device, also note the MAC address given... blinking to connect from an Ethernet port on . You will need this stage. • Ethernet: The Ethernet light should be included in your other Ethernet PowerLine Switches 1. d. This completes the PowerLine installation. 3-4 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 XE104 User Guide c. If you want...
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... are to enter it if you are required to communicate on each NETGEAR PowerLine product. Important features: • The encryption password is printed on the same network. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-5 v1.0, September 2005 This is not the network password, but ...password (HomePlug). • The encryption password allows you to protect your own unique encryption PowerLine network password. XE104 User Guide Install the XE104 PowerLine Encryption Utility (Highly Recommended) The utility provides you with the option of setting your network from unauthorized...
... are to enter it if you are required to communicate on each NETGEAR PowerLine product. Important features: • The encryption password is printed on the same network. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-5 v1.0, September 2005 This is not the network password, but ...password (HomePlug). • The encryption password allows you to protect your own unique encryption PowerLine network password. XE104 User Guide Install the XE104 PowerLine Encryption Utility (Highly Recommended) The utility provides you with the option of setting your network from unauthorized...
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...is connected to set up the PowerLine network password. All devices on the computer originally used to your router. 3-6 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 The CD should be managed from the computer that represents the location of the CD-ROM drives on the... Autorun.exe executable file. 1. You can be displayed. XE104 User Guide 1. Figure 3-5 If the CD does not start automatically. Insert the XE104 Resource CD into one computer. If you add another XE104 device to an existing PowerLine network, you can install the PowerLine ...
...is connected to set up the PowerLine network password. All devices on the computer originally used to your router. 3-6 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 The CD should be managed from the computer that represents the location of the CD-ROM drives on the... Autorun.exe executable file. 1. You can be displayed. XE104 User Guide 1. Figure 3-5 If the CD does not start automatically. Insert the XE104 Resource CD into one computer. If you add another XE104 device to an existing PowerLine network, you can install the PowerLine ...
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Figure 3-6 3. XE104 User Guide 2. A Welcome screen should appear. Figure 3-7 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-7 v1.0, September 2005 Click the topmost button, labelled Install Software. Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen.
Figure 3-6 3. XE104 User Guide 2. A Welcome screen should appear. Figure 3-7 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-7 v1.0, September 2005 Click the topmost button, labelled Install Software. Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen.
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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 Figure 3-8 5. XE104 User Guide 4.
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 Figure 3-8 5. XE104 User Guide 4.
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...is to setting the password: first enter the device password for each of each remote PowerLine device: a. There are plugged into 110 V AC wall sockets. Enter the device password for each remote PowerLine device, and the set the password for all PowerLine devices are... of the remote PowerLine devices. Figure 3-10 Click the Install button to install. XE104 User Guide 7. Set Your Network Password The fastest and most reliable way to set the network password is complete, click the Finish button. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-9 v1.0, September 2005
...is to setting the password: first enter the device password for each of each remote PowerLine device: a. There are plugged into 110 V AC wall sockets. Enter the device password for each remote PowerLine device, and the set the password for all PowerLine devices are... of the remote PowerLine devices. Figure 3-10 Click the Install button to install. XE104 User Guide 7. Set Your Network Password The fastest and most reliable way to set the network password is complete, click the Finish button. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch 3-9 v1.0, September 2005
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e. Click OK. 3-10 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 XE104 User Guide b. Select a PowerLine device and, if more than one remote device is selected. g. Figure 3-12 f. Enter the password recorded from the MAC address. Figure 3-11 c. Check that the Main tab is listed, identify it from the label on the back of the selected PowerLine device. Start the PowerLine encryption utility and ensure that the utility lists all the remote PowerLine devices d. Click the button labelled Enter Password.
e. Click OK. 3-10 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 XE104 User Guide b. Select a PowerLine device and, if more than one remote device is selected. g. Figure 3-12 f. Enter the password recorded from the MAC address. Figure 3-11 c. Check that the Main tab is listed, identify it from the label on the back of the selected PowerLine device. Start the PowerLine encryption utility and ensure that the utility lists all the remote PowerLine devices d. Click the button labelled Enter Password.
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...depends on whether the computer running the PowerLine encryption utility is connnected directly to the new PowerLine device (local) or is to plug the new device into a power outlet. Type a password in the PowerLine network (remote). If the network password has been set... a device to your network. 2. c. The procedure for all that is required is connected to the established network password. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 3-11 Add a Device to an Existing PowerLine Network If you want attached to a PowerLine network where the network ...
...depends on whether the computer running the PowerLine encryption utility is connnected directly to the new PowerLine device (local) or is to plug the new device into a power outlet. Type a password in the PowerLine network (remote). If the network password has been set... a device to your network. 2. c. The procedure for all that is required is connected to the established network password. Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 3-11 Add a Device to an Existing PowerLine Network If you want attached to a PowerLine network where the network ...
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...device list, and click the Enter Password button. 8. Re-enter the network password in the device list. XE104 User Guide Adding a New Device from a Remotely Connected Computer 1. Adding a New Device from a Locally ...for all devices in the Private Network Password text box will change back to be detected. Plug the new PowerLine device into an available AC power outlet and connect a device port to ...click OK. 9. Click the Set All Devices button. 3-12 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 Start the PowerLine encryption utility and select the Security tab...
...device list, and click the Enter Password button. 8. Re-enter the network password in the device list. XE104 User Guide Adding a New Device from a Remotely Connected Computer 1. Adding a New Device from a Locally ...for all devices in the Private Network Password text box will change back to be detected. Plug the new PowerLine device into an available AC power outlet and connect a device port to ...click OK. 9. Click the Set All Devices button. 3-12 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch v1.0, September 2005 Start the PowerLine encryption utility and select the Security tab...
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NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch. When power is first applied, verify that : a. The Ethernet port on . 2. Basic Functioning After you turn on power to the XE104 devices, the following sequence of these conditions does not occur, refer to help you can use our telephone support service. The power light is lit...
NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch. When power is first applied, verify that : a. The Ethernet port on . 2. Basic Functioning After you turn on power to the XE104 devices, the following sequence of these conditions does not occur, refer to help you can use our telephone support service. The power light is lit...