Contents

XE104 User Guide

Chapter 1

About This Manual

Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats

1-1

How to Use This Manual

1-2

How to Print this Manual

1-2

Chapter 2

 

Introduction

 

Key Features

2-1

Easy Installation and Management

2-2

Maintenance and Support

2-2

Package Contents

2-2

Connectors, Ports, and Label Information

2-2

The XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch

2-3

Ethernet Ports

2-4

The Label on the Rear Panel of the XE104

2-4

Chapter 3

 

Installing the XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch

 

How the PowerLine Switch Fits in Your Network

3-1

Prepare to Install Your PowerLine Switch

3-2

Connect an XE104 to the Router

3-2

Connect other Ethernet PowerLine Switches

3-4

Install the XE104 PowerLine Encryption Utility (Highly Recommended)

3-5

Set Your Network Password

3-9

Add a Device to an Existing PowerLine Network

3-11

Adding a New Device from a Locally Connected Computer

3-12

Adding a New Device from a Remotely Connected Computer

3-12

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