NETGEAR XE102 manual About This Manual, Conventions, Formats, and Scope

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About This Manual

The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide describes how to install, configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR® XE102 Ethernet Bridge or the NETGEAR XE102G Ethernet Extender Kit. 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 Scope

The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following sections.

Typographical conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions.

Italics

Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names

 

 

Bold

User input

 

 

Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages.

Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.

Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.

Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment.

Scope. This manual is written for the XE102 Ethernet Bridge according to these specifications.

Product version

XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge

 

 

Manual publication date

June 2007

 

 

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v1.0, June 2007

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Contents XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer TrademarksStatement of Conditions Bestätigung des Herstellers/ImporteursProduct and Publication Details V1.0, June Contents V1.0, May 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 LightsHow Ethernet Bridges Fit in Your Network Prepare to Install Your Ethernet BridgesConnect Other XE102 Ethernet Bridges Connect an XE102 Ethernet Bridge to the RouterInstalling the PowerLine Encryption Utility Understanding the PowerLine Network PasswordXE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Entering the Device Passwords Set Your Network PasswordSetting the Network Password Adding a New Device from a Locally Connected Computer Add a Device to an Existing PowerLine NetworkAdding a New Device from a Remotely Connected Computer XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Netgear Product Registration, Support, and Documentation TroubleshootingBasic Functioning PowerLine Device Default Configuration Settings Default Configuration SettingsTechnical Specifications Technical SpecificationsXE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide V1.0, June