NETGEAR HDX101 manual Contents

Contents

HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide

Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats	vii
How to Use This Manual	viii
How to Print this Manual	viii
Revision History	ix
Chapter 1
Introduction
Key Features	1-1
Easy Installation and Management	1-2
Maintenance and Support	1-2
Package Contents	1-2
Connectors, Ports, and Label Information	1-3
The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter	1-3
The Label on the Rear Panel of the HDX101	1-4
Chapter 2
Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter
How the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network	2-1
Prepare to Install Your Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter	2-2
Connect an HDX101 to the Router	2-2
Connect other Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters	2-4
Install the HDX101 Configuration Utility (Highly Recommended)	2-5
Running the HDX101 Configuration Utility	2-10
Automatic Firmware Version Check	2-11
Manually Applying a Firmware Upgrade	2-13
Resetting to Factory Defaults	2-14
Allowing Your Powerline Network to Coexist with a HomePlug Network	2-17
Set Your Network ID	2-19
Add a Device to an Existing Powerline Network	2-22

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v1.2, February 2007