Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 User's Guide Introduction Thank you for purchasing the NETGEAR® XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge. This WallPlugged Ethernet Bridge 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. Robust and rate-adaptive, the XE102 uses a state-of-art signal processing techniques that minimizes interference from other household appliances, so that you can use common household appliances, such as hair dryers, vacuum cleaners or microwave ovens -- and your network will still operate at its highest data rate capability. It's an excellent choice for web surfing, playing games or telecommuting over the Internet. It is safe and reliable! It's also a great way to compliment you existing wireless network. This User's guide shows you how to connect your Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge to your PC or Cable/DSL router. Setup is easy, just follow the instructions in this guide and your network will be up and running in a few minutes. If you have problems, there is a troubleshooting section on pages 14 and 15 to help you. You can all also find the latest information online from www.NETGEAR.com. 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). Kids' Room Home Office XE102 Desktop PC Gaming Console XE102 Family Room XE102 Notebook PC Cable/DSL Modem Router Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 1 Important Safety Instructions for the XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge The following precautions should be taken when using this product. · · · · Read all instructions before installing and operating this product. Common sense goes a long way ­ always be cautious when working around AC voltages. Do not open and/or alter this product in any way. Follow common household wiring safety practices. · · · · · · XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge 6-ft. (1.83m) Ethernet Cable Resource CD XE102 User's Guide Warranty card Support information card If you have any questions or concerns regarding these safety measures ­ please contact Netgear Customer Support. Preparing to Install the XE102 Installation Overview Estimated setup time is 5 to 15 minutes for each PC. 1. 2. 3. Unpack the box and verify the contents. Connect the Ethernet port to any Ethernet device such as a PC or Cable/DSL router. Set the encryption password (highly suggested). 1 · The NETGEAR Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge enables you to set up a home network using your existing electrical outlets, and easily compliments your existing network. Computers in different rooms can share the Internet connection, files and printers using the electrical wiring that is already in your house. There is no need for unsightly Ethernet cabling or any additional rewiring, and it is entirely safe. Place an Ethernet Bridge in each room that you want to set up using an Ethernet Bridge. The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge can easily connect to any device with a 10BaseT Ethernet capable device. In order to share an Ethernet Bridge peer-to-peer connection between computers all you will need is: One (1) Ethernet Bridge device attached to each computer Package Contents When you open the box, verify that you have the following contents. The package includes: Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Kids' Room XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Resource CD, User's guide, Support information card & Warranty card Desktop PC 2 Wall-Plugged Etehrnet Bridge XE102 3 In order to share a Broadband or Dial-up Networking connection between computers using an Ethernet Bridge you will need: · · · One (1) Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge device attached to each computer Standard Cable/DSL Modem Standard Cable/DSL Ethernet or Wireless Router Connecting the Ethernet Bridge to a Cable/DSL router 1. 2. 3. 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. Connect the other end of the cable to an available Ethernet LAN port of the Cable/ DSL/Wireless Router. Home Office XE102 Notebook PC Router Cable/DSL Modem Cable/DSL Modem Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 LAN Ports WAN Port Router Connecting the Ethernet Bridge to a PC 1. 2. 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. Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port of the PC. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 2 Installing the XE102 Note: Do not connect the XE102 Ethernet Bridge into a power strip or surge protector as this may prevent the bridge from working properly or degrade the network performance. OFF 3. ON WARNING! 4 5 Check the Setup · · · The Power light icon should light up. The Powerline light icon should be ON indicating that there is activity. The Ethernet Link light indicates the status of Ethernet activity. 1. Insert the XE102 Resource CD into one of your CD-ROM drives. The CD should start automatically. Note: If the CD does not start automatically · · Go to MY COMPUTER and double click the drive that represents the location of the XE102 CD or Select the CD-ROM drive and click on the Setup.exe executable file. 2. A Welcome screen should appear. Click NEXT and follow the instructions on the screen. Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge XE102 Note: If there are no lights lit, see the Troubleshooting section on pages 14 and 15. The XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge provides the option to set your own unique encryption "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 its default password. The encryption password allows you to protect your network from unauthorized access via the Powerline network. A device password is identified on each Netgear Powerline product. 3 Setting Up Your Encryption Software (Highly Suggested) 3. Enter your User Name and Organization. Note: Once you begin to change the password for each device, portions of your network may become disabled until all of the devices have been set with the new encryption password. 6 7 4. Choose the default location (select Next) or select Change to change the location where files will be saved on your hard drive. 7. Confirm the Destination Folder and User Information and select Install. 8. 5. 6. If you chose to "Change" the location you will get the following screen: Type a new folder name or select another location using the folder options. Click OK. The following screen shows that the program is installing the encryption utility on your computer. 9. On the back of each XE102 is a Device Password PWD: aaaa-xxxxyyyy-zzzz. For each Netgear Powerline device that you are installing on your network, write this number down. EXAMPLE: Device Location: Bedroom PWD: MX96-DHEE-U9Y3-BXJB MX96-DHEE-U9Y3-BXJB 8 9 10. Connect each your Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge as indicated on this screen. Select OK. 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. 4 Setting Up Your Network with a Unique Network Password (Highly Recommended) 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" devices (i.e., those connected on the Powerline portion of your network). Changing the password will prevent your neighbors or outsiders from accessing your network. 11. Click Finish. Note: This utility does not change the password of older Netgear Powerline products (XE602 and XA601) directly connected to your computer. To change passwords on these products you must use the Advanced tab and have them located remote from this computer. Go to the Security Tab in the Powerline Encryption Utility dialog box. To change the password from the Netgear default "HomePlug" to another password: 1. 2. Type the new password and click Apply. Select OK when done. 12. Save all files, close other applications, then click Yes to reboot your computer. Select No, if you wish to reboot your computer at a later time. The following ICON will automatically appear on your desktop. To change the password back to the default click Restore Default. Note: The "Network Password" is case sensitive and must be between 6 and 16 characters long. Once you begin to change the password for each device, portions of your network may become disabled until all of the devices have been set with the new encryption password. 10 11 Changing Your Network Password for All Devices At Once The Advanced Window allows you to change the network password for all of your devices (direct connected and remote) at the same time. This is a much faster and more reliable method of changing the password for devices attached to your network. Go to the Advanced Tab in the Powerline Encryption Utility dialog box. There are two general steps: 1. Add devices to the "Remote Passwords" list. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. Verify that you have an XE102 Powerline Adapter connected as shown above. Locate all of the adapters that you want on your network and record the device password (PWD: xxxx-xxxx-xxxx-xxxx) as indicated in the previous section. Plug all powerline adapters into a 110 V AC wall socket. Open the "Advanced Screen." Enter the device password number into the "Device Password" text. Select Add. Repeat this step for all devices that you want attached to your network. Note: If you get the following screen while attempting to execute the NETGEAR Powerline Encryption Utility there is one very basic explanation: Either your old device is not compatible, or your XE102 is not powered on or plugged in. Other Windows in Encryption Utility Dialog Box Device Screen: The "Device" Screen displays information about all Powerline devices attached directly to your PC. Note: You do not need to perform this step for the powerline adapter attached directly to your computer. Any powerline adapter connected directly to your computer will automatically be changed. 2. Change the Network Password for those devices you selected in the list. a. b. c. 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. Network Screen: The "Network" Screen shows information about all "remote" Powerline devices attached (and detected) across your powerline network. Note: Devices setup on a different network will NOT show on this list. Units with a different password are considered to be on different networks. 12 13 Troubleshooting Problem POWER light is off. Cause Solution Problem Cause Solution · Verify that the wall socket is providing The Wall-Plugged appropriate power by disconnecting the WallEthernet Bridge is Plugged Ethernet Bridge and plugging another not receiving power. device (such as a lamp or hairdryer) into the same 110 Vac Wall Socket. · Check to see if a wall switch is in the "Off" position, thereby disabling power to that outlet. · Make sure that the Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge is firmly installed into a 110 Vac Wall Socket. ETHERNET light Normal/Uplink · Check the Normal/Uplink push button on the is off when plugged push button is in front panel of the hub or switch. into a Network. the wrong position. You get a "Device ­ Not Detected" error while attempting to execute the Encryption ICON. I can not seem to connect devices. Adapter is not powered ON Ethernet Cable is not plugged in. Device is not compatible. Devices are not setup on the same network. · See "Power light is Off " above. · Plug in the Ethernet cable. · If the device is a Netgear XE602 or XA601 the XE102 Encryption software is not compatible check the Netgear web site for upgrades at www.netgear.com. · Program devices for a common Network Password. Powerline Link light is not ON when plugged into wall socket. Powerline port is not detecting another powerline device. · Recheck your connections and venfiy that the Power light is ON. · Verify that Network Pa ...