NETGEAR HDX101

v1.2, February 2007

Contents

Main Page Page Page Contents HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide Page About This Manual Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats How to Use This Manual How to Print this Manual Revision History Page Chapter 1 Introduction Key Features Easy Installation and Management Maintenance and Support Package Contents Connectors, Ports, and Label Information The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter Page Chapter 2 Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter How the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network Prepare to Install Your Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter Connect an HDX101 to the Router WARNING! Connect other Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters Install the HDX101 Configuration Utility (Highly Recommended) Page Page Page Page Running the HDX101 Configuration Utility Automatic Firmware Version Check Page Manually Applying a Firmware Upgrade Resetting to Factory Defaults Page Page Allowing Your Powerline Network to Coexist with a HomePlug Network Page Set Your Network ID Page Page Add a Device to an Existing Powerline Network To Add a New Device from a Locally Connected Computer To Add a New Device from a Remotely Connected Computer How to Prioritize Traffic on the Powerline Network How to Prioritize Traffic by General Application Type Page Advanced QoS Options Other QoS Options Chapter 3 Troubleshooting NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Basic Functioning Power Light Not On Powerline Link Light Not On Problems after Changing Network ID Page Page Technical Specifications A-1 v1.2, February 2007 Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter.