Netgear XE102 User's Manual
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1. XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Product updates are available on the NETGEAR website at http kbserver netgear com How to Print This Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following options according to your needs Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat Reader installed in order to view and print PDF files The Acrobat Reader is available on the Adobe website at http www adobe com e Printing a chapter Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left of any page Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top right of any page in the chapter you want to print The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a browser window Click the print icon in the upper left of the window Tip If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper you can save paper and printer toner by selecting this feature e Printing the full manual Use the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left of any page in the manual The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window Click the print icon in the upper left of the window AN Tip If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper you can F 5 save paper and printer toner by selecting this feature v1 0 June 2007 XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide2. Package Contents The product package should contain the following items e Depending on the package one or two XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridges e 6 ft 1 83m Ethernet cable e XEJI02 Resource CD including This User Guide XE102 Installation Guide Encryption utility e Printed Warranty Registration 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 Ethernet bridge for repair Label Information and Status Lights The Ethernet bridge has a label with important information and status light indicators Familiarize yourself with these features of your product The Label The label on the back of the Ethernet bridge provides the following information e MAC address e Model number e Serial number e Unique device password PWD v1 0 June 2007 XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Front Panel Status Lights The front panel of the XE102 contains status lights You can use them to verify connections The table below describes the lights on the front panel Table 1 Front Panel Status Light Descriptions Status PR Front Panel Light Description Power On green solid Power is supplied to the Ethernet bridge Da Off Power is not supplied to the Ethernet bridge HomePlug On The HomePlug port has detected
3. XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 USA 202 10114 01 June 2007 2007 by NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved June 2007 Trademarks NETGEAR is a trademark of Netgear Inc Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein Federal Communications Commission FCC Compliance Notice Radio Frequency Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harm
4. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations v1 0 June 2007 Product and Publication Details Model Number Publication Date Product Family Product Name Home or Business Product Language Publication Part Number Publication Version Number Technical Support XE102 June 2007 Ethernet bridge XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge Home English 202 10114 01 1 0 See the support information card that shipped with your product By registering your product at http www netgear com register we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades NETGEAR INC Support Information Phone 1 888 NETGEAR for US amp Canada only For other countries see your Support information card E mail support netgear com Web site http www netgear com v1 0 June 2007 v1 0 June 2007 Contents XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide PAO THIS MAMMA een ad an ee nn nn ent ei dns iii Conventions Formats and SCORE disais nasteenateatietanne iii Howto Prat This Manual cc csscedcsenateerscsecusnendsnneisantaenncaanentienmsriadsantaeenassarsnininiennsenetece iv Package CIOS manne Re eae amneaaaneiiiens 1 Label Information cane Status L
5. Write down the 1 Plug the new PowerLine device into an AC power outlet v1 0 June 2007 XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide 2 o NyA Start the PowerLine encryption utility on the remote computer and select the Security tab NETGEAR XE102 Powerline Encryption Utility Main Security Diagnostics About Use this screen to create a Private Network Password that provides you with extra security Private Network Password or Use Default Public Network Do not share the Network Password with others you do not want to be part of this network After setting the Network Password above choose how it will be applied below Place On This Network Use this button to update the Network Password of the Powerline 5 i device attached directly to this PC Set Local Device Only or Password Enter the password for your device in the Network Set All Devices Password box Each Powerline Device in the network must use the same Network Figure 7 Click Use Default Public Network The password in the Private Network Password text box changes to the default password HomePlug Click Set All Devices Select the Main tab and wait for the new PowerLine device to be listed Select the new PowerLine device from the device list and click Enter Password In the pop up window enter the password from the back label of the device and click OK Select the Security tab Re enter the network password in the Pri
6. 48mm x 72mm x 103mm Height x Width x Length Weight 0 5 kg Operating temperature 32 to 104 F 0 to 40 C Operating humidity 10 90 maximum relative humidity noncondensing Storage humidity 5 95 maximum relative humidity noncondensing Powerline standard HomePlug 1 0 HomePlug Frequency Data transfer rate 4 3 20 9 Mhz Up to 14 Mbps with real throughput gt 4 2 Mbps Data Encoding HomePlug 1 0 Othogonal Frequency Division Multiplexing OFDM DQPSK DBPSK ROBO HomePlug Security DES 56 bit Network Protocol Compatibility IEEE 802 3 10Base T IEEE 802 3u 100Base Tx IEEE 802 3x full duplex flow control Electromagnetic emissions FCC Part 15 Class B CE Mark commercial 3 home FCC Certificate MIC Power and Safety UL Listed UL 1950 cUL IEC950 CE LVD v1 0 June 2007 XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide v1 0 June 2007
7. another PowerLine device on gt the PowerLine network a Blink Data is being transmitted or received on the PowerLine network Off No other PowerLine devices detected on the PowerLine network Ethernet On green solid The Ethernet port is linked but there is no activity Ps Blink Data is being transmitted or received on the Ethernet port e Off No link is detected v1 0 June 2007 XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide How Ethernet Bridges Fit in Your Network You can use the XE102 Ethernet Bridges to extend an Ethernet local area network LAN anywhere in your house using your existing electrical power line The following figure shows an example of a network that includes two XE102 Ethernet Bridges and several other network connections XE102 Ethernet Bridge Internet 1000 Mbps Gigabit Ethernet 300 Mbps Wireless 14 Mbps PowerLine Router 10 100 Mbps Ethernet 1 3 Mbps typical broadband connection Figure 1 Prepare to Install Your Ethernet Bridges The XE102 is designed for easy installation Check that these minimum requirements are met e Your Ethernet network is set up and an Ethernet LAN port is available on your router e Each computer or device to be used on your network has an Ethernet port v1 0 June 2007 XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Connect an XE102 Ethernet Bridge to the Router Warning Do not connect the Ethernet bridges to pow
8. area network 2 Use an Ethernet cable to connect an Ethernet port on each of the computers and peripherals to the nearest PowerLine device 3 When you plug in a second Ethernet bridge into a power outlet check the HomePlug LEDs They should turn on and then briefly blink at the same time as the Ethernet activity LED v1 0 June 2007 XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Install the XE102 PowerLine Encryption Utility Highly Recommended This utility gives you the option of setting a unique encryption PowerLine network password Understanding the PowerLine Network Password The encryption password is not case sensitive Each device must be set to exactly the same encryption password if they are to communicate on the same network PowerLine devices on different networks will not be able to communicate A default button resets the encryption password to the default password HomePlug The encryption password can protect your network from unauthorized access through the PowerLine network A device password is printed on each NETGEAR PowerLine product This is not the network password but you must enter it if you are setting the network password with another Ethernet bridge device Installing the PowerLine Encryption Utility To install the PowerLine Encryption Utility 1 Insert the XE 02 Resource CD into a CD drive on the computer that is connected to your router The CD starts automatically If th
9. as 11 Derant CORDON SSD ue nn nant A teas oats ahipanes 12 Techno AS SCRA I ING ad sta nan eite 13 v1 0 May 2007 v1 0 May 2007 About This Manual The XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide describes how to install configure and troubleshoot the NETGEAR XE102 Ethernet Bridge or the NETGEAR XE102G Ethernet Extender Kit The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills For information about product features see the NETGEAR website at hitp www netgear com Conventions Formats and Scope The conventions formats and scope of this manual are described in the following sections e Typographical conventions This manual uses the following typographical conventions Italics Emphasis books CDs URL names Bold User input e Formats This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages fa Note This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest 6 Tip This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources f Warning Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment e Scope This manual is written for the XE102 Ethernet Bridge according to these specifications Product version XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge Manual publication date June 2007 v1 0 June 2007
10. assword in the Private Network Password text box 3 Click Set All Devices A pop up window indicates that the operation was successful Add a Device to an Existing PowerLine Network To add a device to a PowerLine network with the default network password all you need to do is plug the new device into a power outlet If the network password has been set then you must run the PowerLine encryption utility to set the new device to the network password How you do this depends on whether the computer running the PowerLine encryption utility is connected directly to the new PowerLine device local or is connected to a different device in the PowerLine network remote Adding a New Device from a Locally Connected Computer 1 Plug the new PowerLine device into an available AC power outlet and connect it to an Ethernet port on the computer 2 Start the PowerLine encryption utility and select the Security tab 3 Type the network password in the Private Network Password text box and click Set Local Device Only 4 Select the Main tab and check that the other devices in the PowerLine network appear in the device list It may take a minute or two for all devices in the network to be detected Adding a New Device from a Remotely Connected Computer device password If you are working with several PowerLine devices also write down the MAC address for each of them Tip Before you start look on the label of the new PowerLine device
11. e CD does not start automatically e Go to My Computer on the Windows Start menu and double click the drive that contains the XE102 Resource CD or e Select the CD drive and click on the Autorun exe executable file v1 0 June 2007 XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide The Welcome screen opens LE NETGEAR Resource CD Software Update Check Install Software Periodically NETGEAR updates its software To get the Documentation latest software click the Check for Upgrades button To install the software from the CD click the Install from CD button Online Support Register Figure 2 2 Click Install Software You can check for upgrades or install the from the CD e Check for Upgrades An Internet connection is required The CD software will check a NETGEAR server for a newer version of the utility If found the newer version will be downloaded and run e Install from the CD The setup program on the CD will run The InstallShield Wizard Welcome screen opens NETGEAR XE102 Powerline Encryption Utility InstallShield Wizard ied Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for NETGEAR XE102 Powerline Encryption Utility The InstallShield Wizard will install NETGEAR XE 102 Powerline Encryption Utility on your computer To continue click Next Figure 3 3 Click Next and follow the wizard instructions When the installation is complete click Finish v1 0 June 2007 XE102 Wall Plugged Etherne
12. er strips extension cords or surge protectors as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance Do not tie or twist the XE102 power cord with the dual output cable or any other Ethernet cable as this may degrade the network performance 1 Disconnect your router from its power adapter 2 Plug the XE102 Ethernet Bridge into an electrical outlet Make sure that the electrical outlet is not controlled by a wall switch so as to avoid someone unknowingly turning off power Check that the XE102 power light comes on 3 Use the provided Ethernet cable to connect the XE102 Ethernet Bridge to an available Ethernet LAN port on your router 4 Apply power to your router Wait for the router to indicate that the LAN port that is connected to the XE102 Ethernet Bridge is linked and active On the XE102 check that the Ethernet and Powerline status LEDs are on and blinking Refer to Table 1 for a detailed explanation of the LED behavior Connect Other XE102 Ethernet Bridges on the label You will need it if you want to set up a PowerLine network password If Tip Before plugging in your other PowerLine devices write down the device password you are working with several PowerLine devices write down their MAC addresses 1 Plug your other PowerLine devices into power outlets in your home near to the other computers and peripherals to be included in your PowerLine local
13. ful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Bestatigung des Herstellers Importeurs Es wird hiermit best tigt daB das XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge gem der im BMPT AmtsblVfg 243 1991 und Vfg 46 1992 aufgef hrten Bestimmungen entst rt ist Das vorschriftsmaBige Betreiben einiger Ger te z B Testsender kann jedoch gewissen Beschr nkungen unterliegen Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung Das Bundesamt f r Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet da dieses Ger t auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt die Serie auf die Erf llung der Vorschriften hin zu berpr fen Certificate of the Manufacturer Importer It is hereby certified that the XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT AmtsblVfg 243 1991 and Vfg 46 1992 The operation of some equipment for example test transmitters in accordance with the regulations may however be subject to certain restrictions
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15. ll does not come on and you have confirmed the power outlet is live you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support v1 0 June 2007 XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide HomePlug Light Not On If the power light is on but the HomePlug light is not check the following e Make sure that power is being provided to more than one PowerLine device Another PowerLine device must be installed for successful communication across the PowerLine e Verify that the network password is the same on all devices in the PowerLine network Ethernet Light is Off e Make sure that the Ethernet cable is plugged in properly to a router LAN port e On the attached Ethernet device or network adapter card check that the Link light is on Default Configuration Settings The following table shows default settings for the XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge Table 8 PowerLine Device Default Configuration Settings Feature Description Network Port Speed 10 100 Mbps Auto negotiation Port Duplex Auto negotiation Auto uplink Administration Device password See product label PowerLine Encryption password HomePlug v1 0 June 2007 XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Technical Specifications The following table shows technical specifications for the XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge Table 9 Technical Specifications Power input 100 240V AC Dimensions
16. more than one remote device is listed you can identify each one from its MAC address 4 Click Enter Password Set Device Password Device Nema Device 1 00 18 4D 34 B9 35 Device Password The Devive Password typically appears as a number and letter code in groups of four separated by dashes Ex AL3C SEGP VWG5 T4SY It is printed on the back of each device under PWD Figure 5 5 Enter the password from the label on the back of the selected PowerLine device and click OK 6 Repeat this step for all devices that you want attached to your network Setting the Network Password To set the network password 1 Click the Security tab NETGEAR XE107 Powerline Encryption Utility Mon Sonaty Disgronties About Use thas screen to ceste Provate Network Passard that provides you rath entra s cu Private Network Pasomord zm a Use D faut Ptice Metwo Do not chase the Network Password with oiher you do not wart to be pat of Prs nehod Alter setting the Network Password above choose how t wall be apgiied below Pisce On This Netra Use the baton to update the Network Passord of tte Powada Service atlached directly to thes PC Sat Local Dace Oriy Each Poweden Device n the network must use the sare Network Password Fries the parce hor your davon in the Network Set At Oevices Password box Figure 6 v1 0 June 2007 XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide 2 Type a p
17. t Bridge User Guide Set Your Network Password Tip Before you start look on the label of each PowerLine device Write down the 9 device password If you are working with several PowerLine devices also write down the MAC address for each of them The fastest and most reliable way to set the network password is to set the password for all devices at once There are two steps to setting the password first enter the device password for each remote PowerLine device and then set the network password Entering the Device Passwords To enter the device passwords 1 Make sure that all PowerLine devices are plugged into 100 240V AC wall sockets 2 NETGEAR XF107 Powerline Encryption Utility Main Seciaty Disgronties About Local Device s on you computer You can select a local device from the kit and Okek Device Type MAC Address the Connect Button to acceus your network Be comm O18 40 489 Connected on Ethernet 0018 40 34 89 35 Connect 1 Powerline Devices detected Main Type Puble Aatoscan On Dexe Nare Password Queity Rate Migr MAC Aches Louer 176 00 1040 48935 NETGEAR Figure 4 The utility lists all the remote PowerLine devices The list does not include local PowerLine devices connected directly to the computer that you are using v1 0 June 2007 XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide 3 Select a PowerLine device ES Note If
18. vate Network Password text box and then click Set All Devices 10 v1 0 June 2007 XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide Troubleshooting This section gives information about troubleshooting your XE102 Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge NETGEAR Product Registration Support and Documentation Register your product at hitp www netgear com register Product updates and Web support are available at http kbserver netgear com products XE102 asp When the Ethernet bridge is connected to the Internet click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the Ethernet bridge Basic Functioning After you plug in the Ethernet bridge the following sequence of events should occur 1 When power is first applied verify that the Power light is on 2 After approximately 10 seconds check the LEDs on the Ethernet bridge The following should occur a The power LED is solid green b The blue HomePlug LED is lit c The Ethernet LED blinks If any of these conditions does not occur refer to the appropriate following section Power Light Not On e Make sure that if power to the AC power outlet is controlled by a wall switch the wall switch is in the on position e Verify that the wall socket is live To do this disconnect the Ethernet bridge and plug in another electrical product such as a lamp or a hairdryer e Ifthe Power LED sti
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