NETGEAR manual Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch

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Chapter 3 Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch

This chapter describes how to set up the XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch on your local area network (LAN) and connect to the Internet.

How the PowerLine Switch Fits in Your Network

XE104 devices allow you to implement or extend an Ethernet local area network 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

XE104

Ethernet Network

PowerLine Network

(always encrypted)

Computer

Computer

XE104

Ethernet Network

Computer

Figure 3-1

Follow the instructions below to set up your PowerLine switch.

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Contents XE104 User Guide Trademarks Product and Publication Details V1.0, September Contents Chapter Troubleshooting Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats Chapter About This ManualHow to Print this Manual How to Use This ManualPrinting a Chapter XE104 User Guide Chapter Introduction Key FeaturesConnectors, Ports, and Label Information Package ContentsStatus Light Descriptions XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet SwitchLabel on the Rear Panel of the XE104 Ethernet PortsHow the PowerLine Switch Fits in Your Network Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet SwitchConnect an XE104 to the Router Prepare to Install Your PowerLine SwitchOFF Connect other Ethernet PowerLine Switches XE104 User Guide XE104 User Guide XE104 User Guide XE104 User Guide Set Your Network Password XE104 User Guide Add a Device to an Existing PowerLine Network Adding a New Device from a Remotely Connected Computer Adding a New Device from a Locally Connected ComputerBasic Functioning Netgear Product Registration, Support, and DocumentationPower Light Not On HomePlug Light Not OnEthernet Light is Off