NETGEAR HDX101 manual Set Your Network ID

HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide

Note that HomePlug devices cannot communicate with HDX101 devices on a Powerline network directly. However, devices on a Powerline network can communicate with devices on a HomePlug network if both networks are connected to a router, router/modem, or gateway device. The following diagram shows a typical mixed Powerline and HomePlug configuration.

SC101

Ethernet Network

				Internet
				Access
			ADSL/Cable Port
			Router-Modem
			LAN Ports
	Powerline Network
HDX101		HDX101			Computer
		XE104

HomePlug Network

Computer

XE104

Printer

Figure 2-13

Set Your Network ID

The fastest and most reliable way to set the network ID is to set the ID for all devices at once.

1.Make sure that all Powerline devices are plugged into AC power outlets.

2.If you have not already done so, start the HDX101 Configuration Utility and ensure that the Main tab is selected.

Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter 2-11

v1.1, November 2006