XE104 User Guide
2-2 Introduction
v1.0, September 2005

Easy Installation and Management

You can install, configure, and operate the XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch within
minutes after connecting it to the network. The following features simplify installation and
management tasks:
Browser-based management
The setup utiliy allows you to easily configure your PowerLine switch from almost any
personal computer running the Windows operating system. The utility allows you to enter the
device password and to set up a PowerLine network password.
Visual monitoring
The XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch’s front panel LEDs provide an easy way to monitor
its status and activity.

Maintenance and Support

NETGEAR offers free technical support seven days a week, twenty-four hours a day, for 90 days
from the date of purchase.
Package Contents
The product package should contain the following items:
A XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch.
XE104 Resource CD, including:
This guide.
XE104 Installation Guide.
Registration, Warranty Card, and Support Information Card.
If any of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the
carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the PowerLine switch
for repair.
Connectors, Ports, and Label Information
Each unit has various status indicators and a label with important information. Familiarize yourself
with these features of your product.