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...; Connect the equipment into an outlet on the market and has been granted the right to the products described in a particular installation. February 2007. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Netgear, Inc. Please refer to the use or... harmful interference in accordance with the limits for help. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the operating instructions. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is a trademark ...
...; Connect the equipment into an outlet on the market and has been granted the right to the products described in a particular installation. February 2007. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of Netgear, Inc. Please refer to the use or... harmful interference in accordance with the limits for help. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the operating instructions. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is a trademark ...
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... and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: XEPS103 February 2007 Powerline extender XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender Home English 202-10239-01 1.0 Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that shipped with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. By registering your product at http://www.netgear.com/register...
... and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: XEPS103 February 2007 Powerline extender XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender Home English 202-10239-01 1.0 Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that shipped with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. By registering your product at http://www.netgear.com/register...
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... Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide About This Manual ...iii Conventions, Formats, and Scope iii How to Print This Manual iv Package Contents ...1 Label Information and Status Lights 1 The Label ...1 Front Panel Status Lights 2 How the Powerline Adapter Fits in Your Network 3 Prepare to Install Your Powerline Adapter 3 Connect the XEPS103 to the Router 4 Connect other Ethernet Powerline Adapters 5 Install the XEPS103 PowerLine Encryption Utility (Highly Recommended) ...6 Set Your Network Password 8 Add a Device to an Existing PowerLine Network 11 Adding a New Device...
... Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide About This Manual ...iii Conventions, Formats, and Scope iii How to Print This Manual iv Package Contents ...1 Label Information and Status Lights 1 The Label ...1 Front Panel Status Lights 2 How the Powerline Adapter Fits in Your Network 3 Prepare to Install Your Powerline Adapter 3 Connect the XEPS103 to the Router 4 Connect other Ethernet Powerline Adapters 5 Install the XEPS103 PowerLine Encryption Utility (Highly Recommended) ...6 Set Your Network Password 8 Add a Device to an Existing PowerLine Network 11 Adding a New Device...
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..., file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses • Formats. Failure to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. This manual uses the following sections. • Typographical conventions. Tip: This format is used to take heed of importance or special interest. For information about product features, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. About This Manual The XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide describes...
..., file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses • Formats. Failure to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. This manual uses the following sections. • Typographical conventions. Tip: This format is used to take heed of importance or special interest. For information about product features, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com. About This Manual The XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide describes...
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... to view and print PDF files. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at http://www.adobe.com. • Printing a chapter. XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide • Scope. Click the print icon in a browser window. - iv v1.0, February 2007 Product version Manual publication date XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender February 2007 Product updates are available on the Adobe website at the top left of This Chapter link at http://kbserver.netgear.com...
... to view and print PDF files. Use the Complete PDF Manual link at http://www.adobe.com. • Printing a chapter. XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide • Scope. Click the print icon in a browser window. - iv v1.0, February 2007 Product version Manual publication date XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender February 2007 Product updates are available on the Adobe website at the top left of This Chapter link at http://kbserver.netgear.com...
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... need to return the Powerline extender for repair. XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • One XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender • Power cord • XEPS103 Resource CD, including: - Label Information and Status Lights The Powerline extender has a label with these features of the Powerline extender contains the items listed below. • MAC address • Model number • Serial number • Unique device Passcode (PWD) 1 v1.0, February...
... need to return the Powerline extender for repair. XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • One XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender • Power cord • XEPS103 Resource CD, including: - Label Information and Status Lights The Powerline extender has a label with these features of the Powerline extender contains the items listed below. • MAC address • Model number • Serial number • Unique device Passcode (PWD) 1 v1.0, February...
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... the PowerLine network. 2 v1.0, February 2007 No other PowerLine devices detected on the PowerLine network. • Blink. The table below describes the lights on the Ethernet port. • Off. Data is being transmitted or received on the PowerLine network. • Off. You can use them to the Powerline extender. No link is not supplied to verify connections. Power is detected. XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide Front Panel Status Lights The front panel of the XEPS103 contains status lights. Ethernet • On green...
... the PowerLine network. 2 v1.0, February 2007 No other PowerLine devices detected on the PowerLine network. • Blink. The table below describes the lights on the Ethernet port. • Off. Data is being transmitted or received on the PowerLine network. • Off. You can use them to the Powerline extender. No link is not supplied to verify connections. Power is detected. XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide Front Panel Status Lights The front panel of the XEPS103 contains status lights. Ethernet • On green...
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XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide How the Powerline Extender Fits in the following Netgear router and switch models: - Thus power can use the XEPS103 Powerline Extender with other HomePlug Powerline adapters (such as the power adapter for your router through one AC power outlet. Check that these minimum requirements are met. • Your router uses a 12V 1A power adapter. This includes, but is designed for a minimal network consisting of a dedicated LAN wiring infrastructure. Prepare to Install Your Powerline Extender The XEPS103...
XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide How the Powerline Extender Fits in the following Netgear router and switch models: - Thus power can use the XEPS103 Powerline Extender with other HomePlug Powerline adapters (such as the power adapter for your router through one AC power outlet. Check that these minimum requirements are met. • Your router uses a 12V 1A power adapter. This includes, but is designed for a minimal network consisting of a dedicated LAN wiring infrastructure. Prepare to Install Your Powerline Extender The XEPS103...
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... output cable, attached to the XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender, into a LAN port and DC power inlet on your router from its power adapter. 2. Disconnect your router. Connect the XEPS103 to be used on your router. • Your Internet connection is available on your network has an Ethernet port. Figure 1-2 4 v1.0, February 2007 XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide - WNR834M, WNR834B If in doubt, check the label on your router's power adapter. • Your Ethernet network is set up and an Ethernet LAN port is working...
... output cable, attached to the XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender, into a LAN port and DC power inlet on your router from its power adapter. 2. Disconnect your router. Connect the XEPS103 to be used on your router. • Your Internet connection is available on your network has an Ethernet port. Figure 1-2 4 v1.0, February 2007 XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide - WNR834M, WNR834B If in doubt, check the label on your router's power adapter. • Your Ethernet network is set up and an Ethernet LAN port is working...
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... should turn off power to the nearest PowerLine device. 4. Do not tie or twist the XEPS103 power cord with the dual output cable, or any other Powerline extender, also note the MAC address given on and blinking. Connect other PowerLine devices, take a note of the computers and peripherals to your other Ethernet Powerline Extenders 1. Do not connect the Powerline extender to avoid someone does not unknowingly turn on . ON OFF XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide 3. Check...
... should turn off power to the nearest PowerLine device. 4. Do not tie or twist the XEPS103 power cord with the dual output cable, or any other Powerline extender, also note the MAC address given on and blinking. Connect other PowerLine devices, take a note of the computers and peripherals to your other Ethernet Powerline Extenders 1. Do not connect the Powerline extender to avoid someone does not unknowingly turn on . ON OFF XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide 3. Check...
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.... • A default button resets the encryption password to enter it if you the option of setting a unique encryption PowerLine network password. XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide Install the XEPS103 PowerLine Encryption Utility (Highly Recommended) The utility gives you are setting the network password with another Powerline extender device. 6 v1.0, February 2007 PowerLine devices on different networks will not be set to exactly the same encryption password-if they are to communicate on each NETGEAR PowerLine product. Important...
.... • A default button resets the encryption password to enter it if you the option of setting a unique encryption PowerLine network password. XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide Install the XEPS103 PowerLine Encryption Utility (Highly Recommended) The utility gives you are setting the network password with another Powerline extender device. 6 v1.0, February 2007 PowerLine devices on different networks will not be set to exactly the same encryption password-if they are to communicate on each NETGEAR PowerLine product. Important...
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...router. The CD starts automatically. The following screen is displayed: Figure 1-3 If the CD does not start automatically: • Go to My Computer on the CD is connected to -date, or you click the Install from the CD, or checking for an upgrade. If you the choice between installing from CD button, the setup...CD will be downloaded and run . 7 v1.0, February 2007 If found, the newer version will check a Netgear server for Upgrade button, the CD software will be run . XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide To install the PowerLine Encryption Utility, ...
...router. The CD starts automatically. The following screen is displayed: Figure 1-3 If the CD does not start automatically: • Go to My Computer on the CD is connected to -date, or you click the Install from the CD, or checking for an upgrade. If you the choice between installing from CD button, the setup...CD will be downloaded and run . 7 v1.0, February 2007 If found, the newer version will check a Netgear server for Upgrade button, the CD software will be run . XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide To install the PowerLine Encryption Utility, ...
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... follow the instructions on the back label of the utility is complete. 5. There are plugged into 100~240V AC wall sockets. 8 v1.0, February 2007 When the installation is to set the network password is complete, click Finish. Figure 1-4 4. Set Your Network Password The fastest and most reliable way to set the network password. 1. XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide 3. To do this, you need the device password on...
... follow the instructions on the back label of the utility is complete. 5. There are plugged into 100~240V AC wall sockets. 8 v1.0, February 2007 When the installation is to set the network password is complete, click Finish. Figure 1-4 4. Set Your Network Password The fastest and most reliable way to set the network password. 1. XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide 3. To do this, you need the device password on...
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Figure 1-6 9 v1.0, February 2007 Start the PowerLine encryption utility and click the Main tab. Check that the utility lists all the remote PowerLine devices d. Click Enter Password. Select a PowerLine device and, if more than one remote device is listed, identify it from the MAC address. XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide b. e. Figure 1-5 c.
Figure 1-6 9 v1.0, February 2007 Start the PowerLine encryption utility and click the Main tab. Check that the utility lists all the remote PowerLine devices d. Click Enter Password. Select a PowerLine device and, if more than one remote device is listed, identify it from the MAC address. XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide b. e. Figure 1-5 c.
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Click OK. Figure 1-7 b. Click Set All Devices. a. Select the Security tab. Repeat this step for all devices that the operation was successful. 10 v1.0, February 2007 Enter the password recorded from the label on the back of the selected PowerLine device. Set the network password. h. c. XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide f. Type a password in the Private Network Password text box. g. A pop-up window indicates that you want attached to your network. 2.
Click OK. Figure 1-7 b. Click Set All Devices. a. Select the Security tab. Repeat this step for all devices that the operation was successful. 10 v1.0, February 2007 Enter the password recorded from the label on the back of the selected PowerLine device. Set the network password. h. c. XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide f. Type a password in the Private Network Password text box. g. A pop-up window indicates that you want attached to your network. 2.
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... Device Only. 4. XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide Add a Device to an Existing PowerLine Network To add a device to a PowerLine network with the default network password, all devices in the network to be listed. 7. If the network password has been set, then you need to run the PowerLine encryption utility to set the new device to the network password. Start the PowerLine encryption utility and select the Security tab. 3. It may take a minute or two for the new PowerLine device to the default password, HomePlug. 5. Start...
... Device Only. 4. XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide Add a Device to an Existing PowerLine Network To add a device to a PowerLine network with the default network password, all devices in the network to be listed. 7. If the network password has been set, then you need to run the PowerLine encryption utility to set the new device to the network password. Start the PowerLine encryption utility and select the Security tab. 3. It may take a minute or two for the new PowerLine device to the default password, HomePlug. 5. Start...
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When the Powerline extender is lit. After approximately 10 seconds, check the LEDs on . 2. The blue HomePlug LED is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the Powerline extender. Verify that the Power light is live. b. If any of events should occur: a. The power LED is in the on position. The Ethernet LED blinks. XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide Troubleshooting This...
When the Powerline extender is lit. After approximately 10 seconds, check the LEDs on . 2. The blue HomePlug LED is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the Powerline extender. Verify that the Power light is live. b. If any of events should occur: a. The power LED is in the on position. The Ethernet LED blinks. XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide Troubleshooting This...
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... HomePlug light is not, check the following: • Make sure that power is being provided to a router LAN port. • On the attached Ethernet device or network adapter card, check that the network password is live, you have confirmed the power outlet is the same on all devices in properly to more than one PowerLine device. XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide If the Power LED still does not come on, and you have a hardware problem and...
... HomePlug light is not, check the following: • Make sure that power is being provided to a router LAN port. • On the attached Ethernet device or network adapter card, check that the network password is live, you have confirmed the power outlet is the same on all devices in properly to more than one PowerLine device. XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide If the Power LED still does not come on, and you have a hardware problem and...
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... Power input Power output Dimensions Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage humidity Powerline standard HomePlug Frequency Data transfer rate 100~240V AC 12V DC at 1 A. PowerLine 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. Default Configuration Settings Table 1-1. XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide Technical Specifications This section provides default settings...
... Power input Power output Dimensions Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage humidity Powerline standard HomePlug Frequency Data transfer rate 100~240V AC 12V DC at 1 A. PowerLine 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. Default Configuration Settings Table 1-1. XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide Technical Specifications This section provides default settings...
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MIC Power and Safety UL Listed (UL 1950) /cUL IEC950; CE-Mark, commercial; CE LVD Power adapter regulations CEEP 15 v1.0, February 2007 A-tick; 3-home FCC Certificate; VCCI Class B; IEEE 802.3u (100Base-Tx); XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide 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); IEEE 802.3x (fullduplex flow control) Electromagnetic emmissions FCC Part 15 Class B;
MIC Power and Safety UL Listed (UL 1950) /cUL IEC950; CE-Mark, commercial; CE LVD Power adapter regulations CEEP 15 v1.0, February 2007 A-tick; 3-home FCC Certificate; VCCI Class B; IEEE 802.3u (100Base-Tx); XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide 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); IEEE 802.3x (fullduplex flow control) Electromagnetic emmissions FCC Part 15 Class B;