Introduction 1-1
v1.1, November 2006
Chapter 1Introduction
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

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.
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.