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Contents
HDX101 Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter User Guide
Audience, Scope, Conventions, and Formats ..................................................................vii
How to Use This Manual .................................................................................................viii
How to Print this Manual ..................................................................................................viii
Chapter 1
Introduction
Key Features ..................................................................................................................1-1
Easy Installation and Management ..........................................................................1-2
Maintenance and Support ........................................................................................1-2
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................1-2
Connectors, Ports, and Label Information ......................................................................1-3
The Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter ........................................................................1-3
The Label on the Rear Panel of the HDX101 ...........................................................1-4
Chapter 2
Installing the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter
How the Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network ......................................2-1
Prepare to Install Your Powerline HD Ethernet Adapter .................................................2-2
Connect an HDX101 to the Router .................................................................................2-2
Connect other Powerline HD Ethernet Adapters ............................................................2-4
Install the HDX101 Configuration Utility (Highly Recommended) ...................................2-5
Allowing Your Powerline Network to Coexist with a HomePlug Network ........................2-9
Set Your Network ID ..................................................................................................... 2-11
Add a Device to an Existing Powerline Network ...........................................................2-15
To Add a New Device from a Locally Connected Computer ..................................2-15
To Add a New Device from a Remotely Connected Computer ..............................2-15
How to Prioritize Traffic on the Powerline Network .......................................................2-16
How to Prioritize Traffic by General Application Type ............................................2-16
Advanced QoS Options ..........................................................................................2-18