NETGEAR HDX101 manual Chapter Introduction, Key Features

Chapter 1

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter. The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter lets you completely network your home by simply plugging into your existing electrical wiring, so your network connection is as close as the nearest power outlet. Now your high-speed cable/DSL connection can be available in every room. And you can also extend an existing Ethernet network to PCs in other rooms without any additional wiring.

This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter.

Key Features

Note: This manual provides information on the complete features as of the date of publication. Earlier versions of this product may not have all the features presented in this manual. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com where you will find product firmware updates for your HDX101.

The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter provides the following features:

•Data encryption for the Powerline network.

•Easy installation and management utility

•Powerline network ID

•Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity.

Introduction 1-1

v1.2, February 2007