NETGEAR Comprehensive Guide on Setting Up Your Ethernet Bridge

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XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide

Connect an XE102 Ethernet Bridge to the Router

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Warning: Do not connect the Ethernet bridges to power strips, extension cords, or surge protectors as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance.

Do not tie or twist the XE102 power cord with the dual output cable, or any other Ethernet cable, as this may degrade the network performance.

1.Disconnect your router from its power adapter.

2.Plug the XE102 Ethernet Bridge into an electrical outlet. Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch so as to avoid someone unknowingly turning off power. Check that the XE102 power light comes on.

3.Use the provided Ethernet cable to connect the XE102 Ethernet Bridge to an available Ethernet LAN port on your router.

4.Apply power to your router. Wait for the router to indicate that the LAN port that is connected to the XE102 Ethernet Bridge is linked and active. On the XE102, check that the Ethernet and Powerline status LEDs are on and blinking. Refer to Table 1 for a detailed explanation of the LED behavior.

Connect Other XE102 Ethernet Bridges

Tip: Before plugging in your other PowerLine devices, write down the device password on the label. You will need it if you want to set up a PowerLine network password. If you are working with several PowerLine devices, write down their MAC addresses.

1.Plug your other PowerLine devices into power outlets in your home near to the other computers and peripherals to be included in your PowerLine local area network.

2.Use an Ethernet cable to connect an Ethernet port on each of the computers and peripherals to the nearest PowerLine device.

3.When you plug in a second Ethernet bridge into a power outlet, check the HomePlug LEDs. They should turn on and then briefly blink at the same time as the Ethernet activity LED.

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Contents XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Trademarks Statement of ConditionsBestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Certificate of the Manufacturer/ImporterProduct and Publication Details V1.0, June Contents V1.0, May About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and ScopeHow to Print This Manual Package Contents Label Information and Status LightsFront Panel Status Lights Front Panel Status Light DescriptionsPrepare to Install Your Ethernet Bridges How Ethernet Bridges Fit in Your NetworkConnect an XE102 Ethernet Bridge to the Router Connect Other XE102 Ethernet BridgesUnderstanding the PowerLine Network Password Installing the PowerLine Encryption UtilityXE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Set Your Network Password Entering the Device PasswordsSetting the Network Password Add a Device to an Existing PowerLine Network Adding a New Device from a Locally Connected ComputerAdding a New Device from a Remotely Connected Computer XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Troubleshooting Netgear Product Registration, Support, and DocumentationBasic Functioning Default Configuration Settings PowerLine Device Default Configuration SettingsTechnical Specifications Technical SpecificationsXE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide V1.0, June