User manual NETGEAR XEPS103

[. . . ] Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender 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. 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. iii v1. 0, February 2007 Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: Publication Version Number: XEPS103 February 2007 Powerline extender XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender Home English 202-10239-01 1. 0 Technical Support Please refer to 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. [. . . ] -- Encryption utility · Printed XEPS103 Installation Guide, 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 Powerline extender for repair. Label Information and Status Lights The Powerline extender has a label with important information and status light indicators. Familiarize yourself with these features of your product. The Label The label on the bottom of the Powerline extender contains the items listed below. · · · · MAC address Model number Serial number Unique device Passcode (PWD) 1 v1. 0, February 2007 XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide Front Panel Status Lights The front panel of the XEPS103 contains status lights. Front Panel Status Light Descriptions Status Light Power Description · On green solid. The HomePlug port has detected another PowerLine device on the PowerLine network. No other PowerLine devices detected on the PowerLine network. Ethernet HomePlug 2 v1. 0, February 2007 XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide How the Powerline Extender Fits in Your Network Besides its function as a Powerline adapter, the XEPS103 acts as the power adapter for your router. Thus power can be provided to both the XEPS103 and your router through one AC power outlet. You can use the XEPS103 Powerline Extender with other HomePlug Powerline adapters (such as the XE103 Wall-plugged Ethernet Adapter) to implement or extend an Ethernet local area network (LAN) 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 XEPS103 Ethernet Network PowerLine Network (always encrypted) XE103 Ethernet Network Computer Figure 1-1 Follow the instructions below to set up your Powerline extender. Prepare to Install Your Powerline Extender The XEPS103 is designed for easy installation. Use an Ethernet cable to connect an Ethernet port on each of the computers and peripherals to the nearest PowerLine device. When you plug in a second Powerline extender into a power outlet, check the blue HomePlug LEDs. They should turn on and then briefly blink at the same time as the Ethernet activity LED. This completes the PowerLine installation. 5 v1. 0, February 2007 XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide Install the XEPS103 PowerLine Encryption Utility (Highly Recommended) The utility gives you the option of setting a unique encryption PowerLine network password. Important features: · · 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. This is not the network password, but you are required to enter it if you are setting the network password with another Powerline extender device. · · · 6 v1. 0, February 2007 XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide To install the PowerLine Encryption Utility, follow these steps: 1. Insert the XEPS103 Resource CD into a CD drive on the computer that is connected to your router. [. . . ] 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. To do this, disconnect the Powerline extender and plug in another electrical product, such as a lamp or a hairdryer. 12 v1. 0, February 2007 XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide 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. 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. [. . . ]