NETGEAR GS608, XE103, WGPS606, WGT624SC, WG102 User Manual
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XEPS103 SpaceSaving Powerline
Network Extender
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10239-01
February 2007
User Guide
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© 2007 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. February 2007.
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 instruct ions, may cause harmf ul 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 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß das XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender gemäß der im BMPTAmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben
einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die
Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.
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. 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.
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Product and Publication Details
Model Number: XEPS103
Publication Date: February 2007
Product Family: Powerline extender
Product Name: XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10239-01
Publication Version Number: 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.
NETGEAR, INC. Support Information
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR, for US & Canada only. For other countries, see your Support
information card.
E-mail: support@netgear.com
Web site: http://www.netgear.com
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Contents
XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide
About This Manual .............................................................................................................iii
Conventions, Formats, and Scope ..............................................................................iii
How to Print This Manual ........................................................................................... iv
Package Contents .............................................................................................................1
Label Information and Status Lights ..................................................................................1
The Label ....................................................................................................................1
Front Panel Status Lights ............................................................................................2
How the Powerline Adapter Fits in Your Network ..............................................................3
Prepare to Install Your Powerline Adapter .........................................................................3
Connect the XEPS103 to the Router .................................................................................4
Connect other Ethernet Powerline Adapters .....................................................................5
Install the XEPS103 PowerLine Encryption Utility
(Highly Recommended) .....................................................................................................6
Set Your Network Password ............... .................................................................... ........... 8
Add a Device to an Existing PowerLine Network ............................................................ 11
Adding a New Device from a Locally Connected Computer ..................................... 11
Adding a New Device from a Remotely Connected Computer ................................. 11
Troubleshooting ............................................... ................................................................ 12
NETGEAR Product Registration, Support, and Documentation ...............................12
Basic Functioning ......................................................................................................12
Technical Specifications ...................................................................................................14
Default Configuration Settings ..................................................................................14
Technical Specifications ............................................................................................14
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About This Manual
The XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide describes how to install,
®
configure, and troubleshoot the NETGEAR
this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. For information
about product features, see the NETGEAR website at http://www.netgear.com.
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
Bold User input
Monospace
• Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages.
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Screen text, file and server names, extensions, commands, IP addresses
XEPS103 Powerline Extender. The information in
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.
Danger: This is a safety warning. Failure to take heed of this notice may result in
personal injury or death.
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