Netgear XE103 - 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged EN Adapter Bridge driver and firmware
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... the XE103 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions. Federal...
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...XE103 March 2007 PowerLine adapter XE103 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter Home English
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Contents
XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter 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 on the Rear Panel 1 Front Panel Status Lights 2 How the PowerLine Adapter Fits in Your Network 3 Prepare to Install Your PowerLine Adapter 3 Connect an XE103 to the Router 4 ...
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About This Manual
The XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR® XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. For information about product features, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com.
Conventions, Formats, and ...
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Product version Manual publication date
XE103 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter March 2007
Product updates are available on the NETGEAR website at http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/XE103.asp.
How to Print This Manual
To print this manual, you can choose one of the following options, according to your needs. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in order...
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... • One or twoXE103 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapters, depending on whether you
purhcased a single unit or a bundle. • XE103 Resource CD, including:
- This guide. - XE103 Installation Guide. • XE103 Installation Guide, Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card.
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton...
XE103 User Manual - Page 11
...XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter to implement or extend an Ethernet local area network (LAN) anywhere in your house using your existing electrical power line in place of a dedicated LAN wiring infrastructure. An example is illustrated in the following diagram for a minimal network consisting of two PowerLine devices:
Internet Access
PowerLine Network (always encrypted)
Router
XE103
Computer...
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Connect other Ethernet PowerLine Adapters
1. Before plugging in your other PowerLine devices, take a note of the device password printed on the label on the back of each device. You will need this password later if you want to change the PowerLine network password. If you are adding more than one other PowerLine adapter, also note the MAC address ...
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XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide
To install the PowerLine Encryption Utility, follow these steps: 1. Insert the XE103 Resource CD into a CD drive on the computer that is connected to your
router1. The CD starts automatically. The following screen is displayed:
Figure 1-6
If the CD does not start automatically: • Go to My Computer on the Windows Start menu, and double-click the...
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2. Click Install Software, and the Welcome screen appears.
Figure 1-7
3. Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen.
Figure 1-8
4. Enter your user name and organization and then click Next.
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5. Specify where the files will be saved on your computer:
Figure 1-9
• Change. Choose the location. Type a new folder name or select another location using the folder options and then click OK.
• Next. Accept the default location. 6. The InstallShield Wizard indicates that the program is ready to install.
Figure 1-10
7. Click...
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Set Your Network Password
The fastest and most reliable way to set the network password is to set the password for all devices at once. To do this, you need the device password on the back label of each PowerLine device. There are two steps to setting the password: first enter the device password for each remote PowerLine device, and then set the ...
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Figure 1-12
f. Enter the password recorded from the label on the back of the selected PowerLine device. g. Click OK. h. Repeat this step for all devices that you want attached to your network. 2. Set the network password. a. Select the Security tab.
Figure 1-13
b. Type a password in the Private Network Password text box. c. Click Set All Devices...
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XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide
Add a Device to an Existing PowerLine Network
To add a device to a PowerLine network with the default network password, all you need to do is plug the new device into a power outlet. If the network password has been set, then you will need to run the PowerLine encryption utility to set the new device to the network password. How you do this depends on...
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...XE103 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide
This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your XE103 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter. After each problem description, instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem.
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... the network password is the same on all devices in the PowerLine network. Ethernet Light is Off • Make sure that the Ethernet cable is plugged in properly at both ends. • Be sure that you are using the correct cable on the router that the first PowerLine adapter is
connected to. When connecting the router's Internet port to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that...