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NETGEAR XE102 User Manual

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  • Page 1 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 User's Guide...
  • Page 2 NETGEAR offers technical support 24 hours a day and 7 days a week on the Web (www.netgear.com), by e-mail (support@NETGEAR.com) or via phone (see the provided support information card for phone numbers).

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Do not open and/or alter this product in any way. • Follow common household wiring safety practices. If you have any questions or concerns regarding these safety measures – please contact Netgear Customer Support. Installation Overview Estimated setup time is 5 to 15 minutes for each PC.
  • Page 4 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Installing the XE102 Connecting the Ethernet Bridge to a PC Connect the XE102 Ethernet Bridge into a wall socket that is within a reasonable distance to your computer when using the Ethernet Cable. Connect the enclosed standard Ethernet Cable to the Ethernet port of the XE102 Ethernet Bridge.
  • Page 5 Note: If there are no lights lit, see the Troubleshooting section on pages 14 and 15. Setting Up Your Encryption Software (Highly Suggested) The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge provides the option to set your own unique encryption “network” password. Important features: •...
  • Page 6 Confirm the Destination Folder and User Information and select Install. The following screen shows that the program is installing the encryption utility on your computer. On the back of each XE102 is a Device Password PWD: aaaa-xxxx- yyyy-zzzz. For each Netgear Powerline device that you are installing on your network, write this number down.
  • Page 7 Setting Up Your Network with a Unique Network Password (Highly Recommended) The Netgear Powerline Encryption Utility opens a dialog box which has five (5) windows. To activate the software double-click the Netgear Powerline Encryption Utility ICON. Changing the Password for Your Current Device The Security window allows you to modify the Network Password for only those devices connected directly to your computer, it does not change device passwords for “remote”...
  • Page 8 Hi-light all the devices you want on one particular network. Type a new or existing password in the “Network Password” text box. Click Set All. Note: If you get the following screen while attempting to execute the NETGEAR Powerline Encryption Utility there is one very basic explanation:...

  • Page 9: Troubleshooting

    Not Detected” powered ON • Plug in the Ethernet cable. error while Ethernet Cable is • If the device is a Netgear XE602 or XA601 the attempting to not plugged in. XE102 Encryption software is not compatible execute the Device is not check the Netgear web site for upgrades at Encryption ICON.
  • Page 10 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.

  • Page 11: Technical Support

    E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com ©2003 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the Netgear logo, The Gear Guy and Everybody's Connecting are trademarks or registered trademarks of Netgear, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

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