Netgear XE104 User's Manual
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1. The product package should contain the following items e A XE104 85 Mbps Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch e XE104 Resource CD including This guide XE104 Installation Guide e 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 2 9 Introduction v1 0 September 2005 XE104 User Guide The XE104 Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch The front panel of the XE104 contains the status lights described below ce Le S eT Figure 2 1 You can use the status lights to verify connections Viewed from top to bottom the table below describes the lights on the front panel Table 2 1 Status Light Descriptions Label Activity Description Power On Green Solid Power is supplied to the XE104 Blink Power on self test O Off Power is not supplied to the XE104 HomePlug On The HomePlug port has detected another PowerLine device on the PowerLine network D Blink Data is being transmitted or received on the PowerLine network Off No other PowerLine devices detected on the PowerLine network Ethernet Blink Data is b2. Note This manual provides information on the complete features as of the date of gt publication Earlier versions of this product may not have all the features presented in this manual Go to http kbserver netgear com products XE104 asp where you will find product firmware updates for your XE104 The XE104 Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch provides the following features e Data encryption for the PowerLine network e Easy installation and management utility e Device and PowerLine network passwords e Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity Introduction 2 1 v1 0 September 2005 XE104 User Guide 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 e 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 e 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
3. Plug the new PowerLine device into an available AC power outlet and connect a device port to an Ethernet port on the computer Start the PowerLine encryption utility and select the Security tab Type the network password into the Private Network Password text box and click the button labelled Set Local Device Only 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 1 gt amp NS en N 9 Note the device password given on the label on the back of the new PowerLine device Plug the new PowerLine device into an AC power outlet Start the PowerLine encryption utility on the remote computer and select the Security tab Click the Use Default Public Network button The password listed in the Private Network Password text box will change back to the default password HomePlug Click the Set All Devices button 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 the Enter Password button In the pop up dialog window enter the password you recorded from the back label of the device and click OK Select the Security tab 10 Re enter the network password in the Private Network Password text box 11 Click the Set All Devices button 3 12 Installing the XE10
4. XE104 User Guide 2005 by NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved September 2005 NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara CA 95054 USA 202 10131 01 September 2005 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 harmful interference
5. po Er Ethernet Network PowerLine Network always encrypted I Computer Ethernet Network Computer Figure 3 1 Follow the instructions below to set up your PowerLine switch Installing the XE104 Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch 3 1 v1 0 September 2005 XE104 User Guide Prepare to Install Your PowerLine Switch Check that these minimum requirements are met e Your Ethernet network is set up and an Ethernet port is available on your router e Your Internet connection is working e Each computer and peripheral device to be used on your network has an Ethernet port Connect an XE104 to the Router Internet Access Wireless Router Ethernet Network Figure 3 2 3 2 Installing the XE104 Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch v1 0 September 2005 XE104 User Guide 1 First connect a XE104 Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch to a LAN port on the router so that the PowerLine network can gain access to the internet WARNING Figure 3 3 Do not connect the XE104 85 Mbps Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch to a power strip extension cord or surge protector as this may prevent them from working properly or degrade the network performance a Plug the blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into a LAN port on your router or switch in your network Wall Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE104 Power LAN Internet Ports F
6. the XE104 Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch 3 5 v1 0 September 2005 XE104 User Guide 1 Insert the XE104 Resource CD into one of the CD ROM drives on the computer that is connected to your router The CD should start automatically The following screen should be displayed NETGEAR Everybody s connecting ProSafe XE104 Powerline Ethernet Bridge Documentation Online Support Register View Product Catalog NET GEAR Previous Quit Figure 3 5 If the CD does not start automatically e Go to My Computer on the Windows Start menu and double click the drive that represents the location of the XE 04 Resource CD or e Select the CD ROM drive and click on the Autorun exe executable file 1 All devices on a PowerLine network can be managed from one computer If you add another XE104 device to an existing PowerLine network you can install the PowerLine encryption utility on the computer connected locally to the new XE104 device or on the computer originally used to set up the PowerLine network password You can use any computer to manage the network but this procedure assumes that you are working from the computer that is connected to your router 3 6 Installing the XE104 Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch v1 0 September 2005 XE104 User Guide 2 Click the topmost button labelled Install Software A Welcome screen should appear Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for NETGEAR Powerline Encryption Utility The Inst
7. 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 XE104 85 Mbps Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch 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 fiir Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet dak 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 XE104 85 Mbps Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch 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 restriction
8. 4 Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch v1 0 September 2005 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your XE104 85 Mbps Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch After each problem description instructions are provided to help you diagnose and solve the problem NETGEAR Product Registration Support and Documentation Register your product at hitp www netgear com register Registration is required before you can use our telephone support service Product updates and Web support are always available by going to http kbserver netgear com products XE104 asp When the PowerLine switch 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 PowerLine switch Basic Functioning After you turn on power to the XE104 devices 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 verify that a The power light is solid green b The blue HomePlug LED is lit c The Ethernet port on the XE104 blinks If any of these conditions does not occur refer to the appropriate following section Troubleshooting 4 1 v1 0 September 2005 XE104 User Guide Power Light Not On Make sure that if power to the AC power outlet is controlled by a wall switch the wall switch is in the on position Verify that
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10. allShield Wizard will install NETGEAR Powerline Encryption Utility on your computer To continue click Next Cancel Figure 3 6 3 Click Next and follow the instructions on the screen Customer Information Please enter your information Please enter your name and the name of the company for which you work User Name A Used Company Name nstallShield Figure 3 7 Installing the XE104 Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch 3 7 v1 0 September 2005 XE104 User Guide 4 Enter your user name and organization and click Next Choose Destination Location Select folder where setup will install files eg Install NETGEAR Powerline Encryption Utility to C NETGEAR Powerline Encryption Utility Figure 3 8 5 Either select Change to change the location where files will be saved on your hard drive or select Next to accept the default location 6 If you choose to change the destination location for the files the following screen will be displayed Please select the installation folder Path jaram Files NETGEAR NETGEAR Powerline Encry ition Utility M Directories w MUSICMATCH HO MyWaysa Sy NETGEAR a Downloads E B NETGEAR ProSafe YPN Client a 5C101 Manager Utility w WAGS11 Configuration Utility FA NetMeetina 4 lt il a Figure 3 9 Type a new folder name or select another location using the folder options and then click OK 3 8 Inst
11. alling the XE104 Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch v1 0 September 2005 XE104 User Guide 7 The InstallShield Wizard will indicate the program is ready to install Ready to Install the Program The wizard is ready to begin installation Click Install to begin the installation If you want to review or change any of your installation settings click Back Click Cancel to exit the wizard Cae CE Figure 3 10 Click the Install button to trigger the installation 8 When the installation is complete click the Finish button Set Your Network Password The fastest and most reliable way to set the network password is to set the password for all devices at once To do this you need the device password recorded on the back label of each of the remote PowerLine devices There are two general steps to setting the password first enter the device password for each remote PowerLine device and the set the network password 1 Enter the device password for each remote PowerLine device a Make sure that all PowerLine devices are plugged into 110 V AC wall sockets Installing the XE104 Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch 3 9 v1 0 September 2005 XE104 User Guide b Start the PowerLine encryption utility and ensure that the Main tab is selected Main Security Diagnostics About LEHI ES esse ker You can select a local device from the list and Click Device Type MAC Address the Connect Button to access your
12. eing transmitted or received between an Ethernet Off port and the PowerLine i There is no active Ethernet connection Introduction 2 3 v1 0 September 2005 XE104 User Guide Ethernet Ports The XE104 has four Ethernet ports two on each side of the unit Each port includes two embedded links as shown in the following diagram 1 2 Figure 2 2 Function Activity Description 1 Speed On Green Solid Speed is 100 Mbps Off Speed is 10 Mbps or there is no link 2 Link ACT On Green Solid Linked with no data activity Blink Linked with data activity Off Not linked The Label on the Rear Panel of the XE104 The label on the rear panel of the XE104 contains the items listed below e MAC address e Model number e Serial number e Unique device Passcode PWD 2 4 Introduction v1 0 September 2005 Chapter 3 Installing the XE104 Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch This chapter describes how to set up the XE104 85 Mbps Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch on your local area network LAN and connect to the Internet How the PowerLine Switch Fits in Your Network XE104 devices allow you to implement or extend an Ethernet local area network anywhere in your house using your existing electrical power line in place of a dedicated LAN wiring infrastructure An example is illustrated in the following diagram for a minimal network consisting of two PowerLine devices Internet Access Router Computer
13. er outlets in your home near to the other computers and peripherals to be included in your PowerLine local area network 3 Use an Ethernet cable to connect from an Ethernet port on each of the computers peripherals to the nearest XE104 device 4 Check that when a second XE104 is plugged into a power outlet the blue HomePlug LEDs turn to almost solid on with a brief off period synchronized to the blink on pulse of the Ethernet activity LED This completes the PowerLine installation 3 4 Installing the XE104 Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch v1 0 September 2005 XE104 User Guide Install the XE104 PowerLine Encryption Utility Highly Recommended The utility provides you with the option of setting your own unique encryption PowerLine network password Important features The encryption password is 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 allows you to reset the encryption password to the default password HomePlug The encryption password allows you to protect your network from unauthorized access via the PowerLine network A device password is printed on each NETGEAR PowerLine product This is not the network password but you are required to enter it if you are setting the network password via another PowerLine switch device Installing
14. igure 3 4 b Plug the XE104 into an electrical outlet near the router Installing the XE104 Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch 3 3 v1 0 September 2005 XE104 User Guide c Plug the other end of blue Ethernet cable that came in the box into the XE104 e Power The power light should turn solid green If it does not see Chapter 4 Troubleshooting e HomePlug The HomePlug port light should blink to indicate that though the device is connected to the power line no other devices have been detected at this stage e Ethernet The Ethernet light should be blinking to indicate activity If not make sure the Ethernet cable on the XE104 you connected in the previous step is securely attached to the XE104 and the router that the router is connected to the modem and the router and modem are powered on d Make sure that the internet port of your router is connected to your modem and your computer is either connected to a LAN port on the router or a port on the XE104 Connect other Ethernet PowerLine Switches 1 Before plugging in your other XE104 devices take a note of the device password printed on the label on the back of each device You will need this password later if you want to change the PowerLine network password If you are adding more than one other XE104 device also note the MAC address given on the label so that you can associate the device with its corresponding password 2 Plug your other XE104 devices into pow
15. n the Adobe Web site at http www adobe com Click the print icon in the upper left of the window gt Tip If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper you can o save paper and printer ink 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 Tip If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature About This Manual 1 3 v1 0 September 2005 XE104 User Guide 1 4 About This Manual v1 0 September 2005 Chapter 2 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR XE104 85 Mbps Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch The XE104 Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch lets you completely network your home by simply plugging into your existing electrical wiring so your network connection is as close as the nearest 110 volt electrical outlet Now your high speed cable DSL connection can be available in every room And you can also extend an existing Ethernet network to PCs in other rooms without any additional wiring This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR XE104 85 Mbps Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch Key Features
16. network High Speed 00 C0 02 FF A3 36 Connected on High Speed 00 C0 02 FF 43 36 2 Powerline Devices detected Network Type Public Autoscan On Device Name Password __ Quality __ Rate Mbps MAC Address til 14 00 O0 0F B5 11 DF C4 AON N E T G E A R Rename Enter Password Add Scan Close Canc Figure 3 11 c Check that the utility lists all the remote PowerLine devices d Select a PowerLine device and if more than one remote device is listed identify it from the MAC address e Click the button labelled Enter Password Device Name Device 1 00 C0 02 FF A3 34 Device Password DFRA DCJT HNYS SJWJ The Device Password typically appears as a number and letter code in groups of oe four separated by dashes Ex AL3C SEGP VWG5 T4SY It is printed on the back of each device under PWD Cancel Figure 3 12 f Enter the password recorded from the label on the back of the selected PowerLine device g Click OK 3 10 Installing the XE104 Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch v1 0 September 2005 XE104 User Guide h Repeat this step for all devices that you want attached to your network 2 Set the network password a Select the Security tab 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 y
17. ou 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 screen to update the Network Password of the Powerline Set Local Device On device attached directly to this PC et Local Device Only or Each Powerline Device in the network must use the same Network Password Enter the password for your network in the Network Set All Devices Password box Close Figure 3 13 b Type a password in the Private Network Password text box c Click Set All Devices The utility should display a pop up window indicating that the operation was successful Add a Device to an Existing PowerLine Network If you are adding a device to a PowerLine network where the network password has been left at its default setting all that is required is to plug the new device into a power outlet If the network password has been set then the PowerLine encryption utility needs to be run in order to set the new device to the established network password The procedure for setting the password depends on whether the computer running the PowerLine encryption utility is connnected directly to the new PowerLine device local or is connected to a different device in the PowerLine network remote Installing the XE104 Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch 3 11 v1 0 September 2005 XE104 User Guide Adding a New Device from a Locally Connected Computer 1
18. pdates are available on the NETGEAR Inc Web site at http kbserver netgear com products XE104 asp How to Use This Manual The HTML version of this manual includes the following e Buttons gt and lt for browsing forwards or backwards through the manual one page at a time A button that displays the table of contents and an button Double click on a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is described in the manual e A Knowledge Base button to access the full NETGEAR Inc online knowledge base for the product model e Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters How to Print this Manual To print this manual you can choose one of the following several options according to your needs e Printing a Page in the HTML View 1 2 About This Manual v1 0 September 2005 XE104 User Guide Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to a major topic Use the Print button on the browser toolbar to print the page contents 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 Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files The Acrobat reader is available o
19. ribes the intended audience scope conventions and formats of this manual Audience Scope Conventions and Formats This reference manual assumes that the reader has basic to intermediate computer and Internet skills However basic computer network Internet firewall and VPN technologies tutorial information is provided in the Appendices and on the Netgear website This guide uses the following typographical conventions Table 1 1 Typographical Conventions italics Emphasis books CDs URL names bold User input fixed Screen text file and server names extensions commands IP addresses This guide uses the following formats to highlight special messages y Note This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest Tip This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources 4 Warning Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment gt About This Manual 1 1 v1 0 September 2005 XE104 User Guide Danger This is a safety warning Failure to take heed of this notice may result in A personal injury or death This manual is written for the XE104 Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch according to these specifications Table 1 2 Manual Scope Product Version XE104 85 Mbps Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch Manual Publication Date September 2005 Note Product u
20. s 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 September 2005 Product and Publication Details Model Number Publication Date Product Family Product Name Home or Business Product Language XE104 September 2005 Product Family XE104 85 Mbps Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch Home English v1 0 September 2005 v1 0 September 2005 Contents XE104 User Guide Chapter 1 About This Manual Audience Scope Conventions and Formats cccccccccesssseeeeeeesneeeeeeessneeeeeeessneeeeeneaea 1 1 How to Wise Thio Manual 12 0 iastunsiesdapesids a a e ea emsene mauena dene 1 2 OVE TOF gn mhis PWS ca ele lse nea 1 2 Chapter 2 Introduction Ray FERIER csicccciccregscsccanecascdearepaanaadiedancsennedtaascondeppaduoninerndaauaniecaanennieeadacunmendatnanatis 2 1 Easy Installation and Management 5 i ad ai bas ihre 2 2 Maintenance and SUPON sre iscisesscccds sent ieie eet aAa 2 2 Package CS ING se asta cia ri cn ckles Soe ces ena cence dace bape dy aati cae debe pend sie Heme anes 2 2 Connectors Ports and Label Information cccccccccssssseseseessseseeeeeeeseeeeceeeeseneeeeneneeea 2 2 The XE104 Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch cccscceceseeeeeneeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeess 2 3 RIE
21. the wall socket is live by disconnecting the XE104 85 Mbps Wall Plugged Ethernet Switch and plugging in some other electrical product such as a lamp or a hairdryer If the error persists and you have confirmed the power outlet you are using is live you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support 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 at both ends e Be sure you are using the correct cable on the router that the first XE104 is connected to When connecting the router s Internet port to a cable or DSL modem use the cable that was supplied with the cable or DSL modem This cable could be a standard straight through Ethernet cable or an Ethernet crossover cable e On attached Ethernet device or network adapter card check that the Link light is on 4 2 Troubleshooting v1 0 September 2005
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