NETGEAR Network Card XE102 User Manual

XE102 Wall-Plugged  
Ethernet Bridge  
User Guide  
NETGEAR, Inc.  
4500 Great America Parkway  
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA  
202-10114-01  
June 2007  
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Product and Publication Details  
Model Number:  
XE102  
Publication Date:  
Product Family:  
June 2007  
Ethernet bridge  
Product Name:  
XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge  
Home or Business Product:  
Language:  
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English  
Publication Part Number:  
202-10114-01  
Publication Version Number: 1.0  
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Contents  
XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge User Guide  
Front Panel Status Lights ............................................................................................2  
How Ethernet Bridges Fit in Your Network ........................................................................3  
Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................... 11  
NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation ............................... 11  
Basic Functioning ...................................................................................................... 11  
Default Configuration Settings .........................................................................................12  
Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................13  
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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 http://  
Conventions, Formats, and Scope  
The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following sections.  
Typographical conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions.  
Italics  
Emphasis, books, CDs, URL names  
User input  
Bold  
Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages.  
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.  
Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the  
equipment.  
Scope. This manual is written for the XE102 Ethernet Bridge according to these  
specifications.  
Product version  
XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge  
June 2007  
Manual publication date  
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Package Contents  
The product package should contain the following items:  
Depending on the package, one or two XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridges  
6-ft (1.83m) Ethernet cable  
XE102 Resource CD, including:  
— This User Guide.  
XE102 Installation Guide.  
— Encryption utility  
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:  
MAC address  
Model number  
Serial number  
Unique device password (PWD)  
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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  
Front Panel  
Description  
Light  
Power  
On green solid. Power is supplied to the Ethernet bridge.  
Off. Power is not supplied to the Ethernet bridge.  
HomePlug • On. The HomePlug port has detected another PowerLine device on  
the PowerLine network.  
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.  
Blink. Data is being transmitted or received on the Ethernet port.  
Off. No link is detected.  
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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  
XE102 Ethernet Bridge  
Modem  
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Figure 1  
Prepare to Install Your Ethernet Bridges  
The XE102 is designed for easy installation. Check that these minimum requirements are met.  
Your Ethernet network is set up and an Ethernet LAN port is available on your router.  
Each computer or device to be used on your network has an Ethernet port.  
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Connect an XE102 Ethernet Bridge to the Router  
Warning: Do not connect the Ethernet bridges to power 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  
Tip: Before plugging in your other PowerLine devices, write down the device password  
on the label. You will need it if you want to set up a PowerLine network password. If  
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 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.  
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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 XE102 Resource CD into a CD drive on the computer that is connected to your  
router. The CD starts automatically.  
If the CD does not start automatically:  
Go to My Computer on the Windows Start menu, and double-click the drive that contains  
the XE102 Resource CD or  
Select the CD drive and click on the Autorun.exe executable file.  
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The Welcome screen opens:  
Figure 2  
2. Click Install Software.  
You can check for upgrades or install the from the CD.  
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.  
Install from the CD: The setup program on the CD will run.  
The InstallShield Wizard Welcome screen opens.  
Figure 3  
3. Click Next and follow the wizard instructions. When the installation is complete, click Finish.  
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Set Your Network Password  
Tip: Before you start, look on the label of each PowerLine device. Write down the  
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. Click the PowerLine utility icon  
.
The PowerLine encryption utility screen opens to the Main tab.  
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).  
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3. Select a PowerLine device.  
Note: If more than one remote device is listed, you can identify each one from its  
MAC address.  
4. Click Enter Password.  
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.  
Figure 6  
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2. Type a password 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  
Tip: Before you start, look on the label of the new PowerLine device. Write down the  
device password. If you are working with several PowerLine devices, also write  
down the MAC address for each of them.  
1. Plug the new PowerLine device into an AC power outlet.  
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2. Start the PowerLine encryption utility on the remote computer and select the Security tab.  
Figure 7  
3. Click Use Default (Public Network). The password in the Private Network Password text box  
changes to the default password, HomePlug.  
4. Click Set All Devices.  
5. Select the Main tab and wait for the new PowerLine device to be listed.  
6. Select the new PowerLine device from the device list, and click Enter Password.  
7. In the pop-up window, enter the password from the back label of the device and click OK.  
8. Select the Security tab.  
9. Re-enter the network password in the Private Network Password text box, and then click Set  
All Devices.  
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Troubleshooting  
This section gives information about troubleshooting your XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge.  
NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation  
Register your product at http://www.netgear.com/register.  
Product updates and Web support are available at:  
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  
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 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.  
If the Power LED still does not come on, and you have confirmed the power outlet is live, you  
have a hardware problem and should contact technical support.  
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HomePlug Light Not On  
If the power light is on but the HomePlug light is not, check the following:  
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.  
Verify that the network password is the same on all devices in the PowerLine network.  
Ethernet Light is Off  
Make sure that the Ethernet cable is plugged in properly to a router LAN port.  
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  
Network  
Description  
Port Speed  
Port Duplex  
10/100 Mbps, Auto-negotiation  
Auto-negotiation  
Auto uplink  
Administration  
Device password  
PowerLine  
Encryption password  
See product label.  
HomePlug  
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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  
48mm x 72mm x 103mm (Height x Width x Length)  
0.5 kg  
Weight  
Operating temperature  
Operating humidity  
Storage humidity  
Powerline standard  
HomePlug Frequency  
Data transfer rate  
Data Encoding  
32° to 104° F (0° to 40°C)  
10-90% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing  
5-95% maximum relative humidity, noncondensing  
HomePlug 1.0  
4.3-20.9 Mhz  
Up to 14 Mbps with real throughput > 4.2 Mbps.  
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  
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