NETGEAR XETB10GM-100NAS manual How the PowerLine Adapter Fits in Your Network

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XET1001 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide

How the PowerLine Adapter Fits in Your Network

You can use the XET1001 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

Router

XET1001

Ethernet Network

PowerLine Network

(always encrypted)

Computer

XET1001

Ethernet Network

Figure 4

Computer

Follow the instructions below to set up your PowerLine adapter.

Prepare to Install Your PowerLine Adapter

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 or device to be used on your network has an Ethernet port.

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Contents XET1001 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide Technical Support Product and Publication Details V1.0, January Contents V1.0, January Conventions, Formats, and Scope About This ManualHow to Print This Manual Label Information and Status Lights Package ContentsFront Panel Status Light Descriptions Front Panel Status LightsPrepare to Install Your PowerLine Adapter How the PowerLine Adapter Fits in Your NetworkConnect an XET1001 to the Router XET1001 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide Connect other Ethernet PowerLine Adapters XET1001 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide XET1001 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide XET1001 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide Set Your Network Password XET1001 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide Adding a New Device from a Remotely Connected Computer Add a Device to an Existing PowerLine NetworkAdding a New Device from a Locally Connected Computer Basic Functioning TroubleshootingNetgear Product Registration, Support, and Documentation HomePlug Light Not On Technical Specifications Technical SpecificationsDefault Configuration Settings XET1001 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter User Guide V1.0, January V1.0, January