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ContentsHDX101 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