NETGEAR HDXB101 User Manual
HDXB101
Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters for
high quality video and gaming
Turn any electrical outlet into an HD-streaming Ethernet connection
NETGEAR’s Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter and Kit (HDX101 and HDXB101) for high quality video and
gaming, is an ideal solution for connecting a PC, DVR, X-Box 360™, PS3™, or other game console to the
home network. Simply plug one HDX101 into an AC outlet near your router and the other HDX101 near
the device you wish to network.
Built-in Quality of Service (QoS) ensures high quality, consistent performance for things like real-time
HD video and audio streaming for a digital media adapter (DMA) like the NETGEAR Digital Entertainer
(EVA700), or for Internet gaming and VoIP calls. With data rates up to 200 Mbps†large file transfers to
networked storage devices like NETGEAR’s Storage Central (SC101) can be up to 12 times faster than
previous Powerline networking products, all with encrypted security.
• Built-in Quality of Service (QoS) for video streaming, gaming and VoIP
• Simple plug and play installation
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• Uses existing electrical wiring
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• Up to 200 Mbps† data rates for faster file transfers
• Predictable and dependable network speeds
• Configurable QoS for advanced-users
• Powerline-friendly — easily coexists with NETGEAR's Wall-Plugged or HomePlug compatible products
Key Features
• Help is there when you need it!
NETGEAR provides 24x7
technical support* in English,
with selected local language
support during office hours.
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An HDX101 may coexist with HomePlug 1.0 products but it is not compatible or interoperable with XE102
Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter, WGX102 Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender, XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged
Ethernet Switch, XE103 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Adapter.
Now streaming HD video over Powerline
Digital entertainer
(EVA700)
Broadband
modem
Wireless router
Powerline HD
(HDX101)
Powerline HD
(HDX101)
Powerline HD
(HDX101)
Set-top box
Gaming
console
Laptop
Home Office
Living Room
or
or
System Requirements
- For device connection: Available RJ-45 Ethernet port
- To modify encryption and settings:
Microsoft
®
Windows®2000 and XP
• Network Ports
- One 200 Mbps† Powerline HD interface
- One 10/100 Ethernet port
• Power Supply
- 100-240@50-60Hz
• LEDs
- Unit: Power
- Powerline: Link
- Ethernet: Link/Activity
• Environmental Specifications
- Operating temperature: 0-40 ºC (32-104 ºF)
- Operating relative humidity: 10% to 90%
non-condensing
• Electromagnetic Emissions
- FCC Part 15 Class B
• Power and Safety Regulations
- UL Certified
HDXB101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters for
high-quality video and gaming
• Typical Coverage
- Up to 5000 square foot home†
• Warranty
- NETGEAR 1-year warranty (see information enclosed)
Package Contents
- Two Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters (HDXB101)
- 6 ft (1.82 m) Ethernet cable
- Installation guide
- Setup CD
- Warranty card
- Support and information card
NETGEAR Related Products
- Network: 54 Mbps Router (WGR614)
Web Safe 4-Port Router (RP614)
RangeMax
™
Wireless Router (WPN824)
RangeMax 240 Wireless Router (WPNT834)
- Printer: USB Print Server (PS121)
- Storage: Storage Central (SC101)
- Multimedia: Digital Entertainer (EVA700)
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR
E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com
www.NETGEAR.com
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Everybody’s connecting, the Gear Guy logo,
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* Free basic installation support provided
for 90 days from date of purchase.
Advanced product features and
configurations are not included in free
basic installation support; optional
premium support available.
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