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... Home Office Kids' Room PC Cable/DSL Modem Router PC Powerline USB Adapter XA601 Powerline Adapter XE602 Kitchen Internet Radio Powerline Adapter XE602 1 Introduction Thank you for phone numbers). follow the instructions in every room. NETGEAR offers technical support 24 hours a day and 7 days ...phone (see the provided support information card for purchasing the NETGEAR® Powerline USB Adapter (model XA601). Setup is a troubleshooting section on the Web (www.NETGEAR.com), by e-mail (support@NETGEAR.com) and by simply plugging into your existing electrical wiring,...
... Home Office Kids' Room PC Cable/DSL Modem Router PC Powerline USB Adapter XA601 Powerline Adapter XE602 Kitchen Internet Radio Powerline Adapter XE602 1 Introduction Thank you for phone numbers). follow the instructions in every room. NETGEAR offers technical support 24 hours a day and 7 days ...phone (see the provided support information card for purchasing the NETGEAR® Powerline USB Adapter (model XA601). Setup is a troubleshooting section on the Web (www.NETGEAR.com), by e-mail (support@NETGEAR.com) and by simply plugging into your existing electrical wiring,...
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Connect the power cord. 4. Installation Overview Estimated setup time is 10 to the PC. 5. Using the supplied USB cable, connect the Powerline Adapter to 20 minutes for each PC. 1. Unpack the box and verify the contents. 2. Set the encryption password (optional) 2 Insert the "Driver and Documentation CD" into the CD-ROM drive and install the software. 3.
Connect the power cord. 4. Installation Overview Estimated setup time is 10 to the PC. 5. Using the supplied USB cable, connect the Powerline Adapter to 20 minutes for each PC. 1. Unpack the box and verify the contents. 2. Set the encryption password (optional) 2 Insert the "Driver and Documentation CD" into the CD-ROM drive and install the software. 3.
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... information at www.NETGEAR.com in the Customer Service area. If the support information card is missing, you have everything . USB Cable • 6-ft power cord • Vertical Stand with Cable strap • Wall-mounting screws • XA601 Installation Guide (this... listed above, see the support information card for contact information. Stand 110v cord USB Cable Wall-mounting screws 3 Powerline USB Adapter XA601 Powerline USB Adapter (XA601), Driver and Documentation CD, installation guide, support information card & warranty/ registration card. The package includes: •...
... information at www.NETGEAR.com in the Customer Service area. If the support information card is missing, you have everything . USB Cable • 6-ft power cord • Vertical Stand with Cable strap • Wall-mounting screws • XA601 Installation Guide (this... listed above, see the support information card for contact information. Stand 110v cord USB Cable Wall-mounting screws 3 Powerline USB Adapter XA601 Powerline USB Adapter (XA601), Driver and Documentation CD, installation guide, support information card & warranty/ registration card. The package includes: •...
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The Installation Wizard will start automatically. 3. Insert "Driver and Documentation" CD into the CD-ROM of your PC. 2. Once the following dialog box appears, click "Next". 4 2 Install Drivers and Software Note: Please install the drivers and software prior to connecting the Powerline USB adapter to the PC. 1.
The Installation Wizard will start automatically. 3. Insert "Driver and Documentation" CD into the CD-ROM of your PC. 2. Once the following dialog box appears, click "Next". 4 2 Install Drivers and Software Note: Please install the drivers and software prior to connecting the Powerline USB adapter to the PC. 1.
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6. Close all other applications and Click "Yes" when the following dialog box appears. 6 Once the Installation is complete, click "Finish" to your PC. Your will need to restart the computer prior to connecting the Powerline USB adapter to exit the Wizard. 7.
6. Close all other applications and Click "Yes" when the following dialog box appears. 6 Once the Installation is complete, click "Finish" to your PC. Your will need to restart the computer prior to connecting the Powerline USB adapter to exit the Wizard. 7.
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The Powerline USB Adapter (model XA601) connects any rewiring. There is no need for unsightly Ethernet cabling or any PC with a 10BaseT or a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port such as files and printers using the Electrical wiring that you want part of NETGEAR's Powerline adapters in different rooms, you will need the following: Home Office PC Cable/DSL...
The Powerline USB Adapter (model XA601) connects any rewiring. There is no need for unsightly Ethernet cabling or any PC with a 10BaseT or a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port such as files and printers using the Electrical wiring that you want part of NETGEAR's Powerline adapters in different rooms, you will need the following: Home Office PC Cable/DSL...
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For each PC that you want to connect to the network, you will need: Kids' Room PC Powerline USB Adapter XA601 • A Powerline USB Adapter (model XA601), if the PC lacks an Ethernet port but supports a USB port • A Powerline Ethernet Adapter (model XE602), if the PC has an existing Ethernet port or you are about to install a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Network Card. 8
For each PC that you want to connect to the network, you will need: Kids' Room PC Powerline USB Adapter XA601 • A Powerline USB Adapter (model XA601), if the PC lacks an Ethernet port but supports a USB port • A Powerline Ethernet Adapter (model XE602), if the PC has an existing Ethernet port or you are about to install a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Network Card. 8
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Note: If you have not installed the drivers, please follow the steps described in order to save desk space Powerline USB Adapter XA601 on the wall using the enclosed wall mounting kit • It can be placed in the vertical stand, in Section 2: "Install Drivers and Software". Decide where you are ready to install the Powerline USB adaptor. 4 Install the Powerline USB Adapter After installing the drivers, you wish to place the Powerline USB adapter. • It can be placed horizontally on a desk or tabletop. • It can be mounted on Vertical Stand 9
Note: If you have not installed the drivers, please follow the steps described in order to save desk space Powerline USB Adapter XA601 on the wall using the enclosed wall mounting kit • It can be placed in the vertical stand, in Section 2: "Install Drivers and Software". Decide where you are ready to install the Powerline USB adaptor. 4 Install the Powerline USB Adapter After installing the drivers, you wish to place the Powerline USB adapter. • It can be placed horizontally on a desk or tabletop. • It can be mounted on Vertical Stand 9
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Note: Do not connect the plug into the wall receptacle. Connecting the Powerline USB Adapter to the back of the power cable (the plug) directly into a power strip or surge protectors since these devices may contain circuit filters, which may degrade the Powerline signal. Connect the enclosed power cable to a PC Powerline USB Adapter XA601 1. OFF ON WARNING! 10 Make sure you have completed the setps described in Section 2: "Install Drivers and Software". 2. Connect the other end of the Powerline USB adapter. 3.
Note: Do not connect the plug into the wall receptacle. Connecting the Powerline USB Adapter to the back of the power cable (the plug) directly into a power strip or surge protectors since these devices may contain circuit filters, which may degrade the Powerline signal. Connect the enclosed power cable to a PC Powerline USB Adapter XA601 1. OFF ON WARNING! 10 Make sure you have completed the setps described in Section 2: "Install Drivers and Software". 2. Connect the other end of the Powerline USB adapter. 3.
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... be ON indicating that the system has been initialized. The USB Link indicator should be displayed, click "Yes" to the Troubleshooting section. 11 Powerline USB Adapter XA601 Note: If a light isn't lit when it should be , go to continue. The PC will automatically detect the Powerline USB Adapter. Should the following dialog box be ON. Check the Setup...
... be ON indicating that the system has been initialized. The USB Link indicator should be displayed, click "Yes" to the Troubleshooting section. 11 Powerline USB Adapter XA601 Note: If a light isn't lit when it should be , go to continue. The PC will automatically detect the Powerline USB Adapter. Should the following dialog box be ON. Check the Setup...
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Click Finish and then repeat these steps for all remaining NETGEAR Powerline devices. 14 4. Once the following dialog box will appear. Click on Next again and the following dialog box appears, click on Next to begin reprogramming the XA601Powerline USB Adaptor with the new encryption password. 5.
Click Finish and then repeat these steps for all remaining NETGEAR Powerline devices. 14 4. Once the following dialog box will appear. Click on Next again and the following dialog box appears, click on Next to begin reprogramming the XA601Powerline USB Adaptor with the new encryption password. 5.
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Disconnect the Powerline USB adapter from the PC. 3. Troubleshooting Problem USB LED is OFF Cause Port connection is not functioning Power Line LED is not ON Computer Does Not Recognize The USB Adapter Port connection is not functioning Drivers not installed properly Solution • Make sure the power cord is properly ...connected at both ends. • Make sure that the USB cable is properly inserted at both the PC and the Powerline USB Adapter. • Make sure the PC is ON • Recheck your PC is ON. 1. Make sure your...
Disconnect the Powerline USB adapter from the PC. 3. Troubleshooting Problem USB LED is OFF Cause Port connection is not functioning Power Line LED is not ON Computer Does Not Recognize The USB Adapter Port connection is not functioning Drivers not installed properly Solution • Make sure the power cord is properly ...connected at both ends. • Make sure that the USB cable is properly inserted at both the PC and the Powerline USB Adapter. • Make sure the PC is ON • Recheck your PC is ON. 1. Make sure your...
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... Network Interface Electrical Plug (PowerLine HomePlug Technology) PC Interface USB 1.1 Compliant Port Power Line Networking Standards Compliant with HomePlug 1.0 standard Modulation Schemes OFDM Symbol Modulation DQPSK, DBPSK, ROBO Carrier Modulation CSMA/CA Frequency Band 4.3 MHz - 20.9 MHz Additional Protocols Forward Error Correction (FEC) Automatic Channel Adaption Status LEDs: Unit USB Power Line Power ON...
... Network Interface Electrical Plug (PowerLine HomePlug Technology) PC Interface USB 1.1 Compliant Port Power Line Networking Standards Compliant with HomePlug 1.0 standard Modulation Schemes OFDM Symbol Modulation DQPSK, DBPSK, ROBO Carrier Modulation CSMA/CA Frequency Band 4.3 MHz - 20.9 MHz Additional Protocols Forward Error Correction (FEC) Automatic Channel Adaption Status LEDs: Unit USB Power Line Power ON...
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...digital apparatus as set out in a particular installation. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR Model XA601 Powerline USB Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital ... Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR Model XA601 Powerline USB Adapter) does not exceed the Class B limits for radionoise emissions from that may occur due to the use or ...
...digital apparatus as set out in a particular installation. Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer It is hereby certified that the NETGEAR Model XA601 Powerline USB Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital ... Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR Model XA601 Powerline USB Adapter) does not exceed the Class B limits for radionoise emissions from that may occur due to the use or ...
XA601 Product datasheet
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...hours. Now the PCs in English, with a NETGEAR Powerline Ethernet Adapter (Model XE602) and - Harmonious Robust and rate-adaptive, NETGEAR's Powerline USB Adapter minimizes interference from high-speed Internet access. It's perfectly safe and reliable. NETGEAR provides, 24x7 telephone and e-mail technical support* ... that you need it takes is a spare USB port for a carefree lifestyle, the Powerline USB Adapter is simple to share files, printers, and even your cable/DSL connection. Everybody's Connecting.™ XA601 Powerline USB Adapter • Help is there when you can...
...hours. Now the PCs in English, with a NETGEAR Powerline Ethernet Adapter (Model XE602) and - Harmonious Robust and rate-adaptive, NETGEAR's Powerline USB Adapter minimizes interference from high-speed Internet access. It's perfectly safe and reliable. NETGEAR provides, 24x7 telephone and e-mail technical support* ... that you need it takes is a spare USB port for a carefree lifestyle, the Powerline USB Adapter is simple to share files, printers, and even your cable/DSL connection. Everybody's Connecting.™ XA601 Powerline USB Adapter • Help is there when you can...
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... their respective holders. USB 1.1 Compliant Port • Performance: - 10 Mbps 10BASE-T • Standards: - 14 Mbps HomePlug 1.0 Compatible • Power Line Networking Standards: - CSMA/CA • Frequency Band: - 4.3 MHz - 20.9 MHz • Environmental Specifications: - home office Cable/DSL Modem NETGEAR 3 Router Desktop NETGEAR 3 Powerline Adapter XE602 kids' room NETGEAR 3 Powerline Adapter XE602 or XA601 Desktop kitchen NETGEAR 3 Powerline Adapter XE602 Internet Radio 4500...
... their respective holders. USB 1.1 Compliant Port • Performance: - 10 Mbps 10BASE-T • Standards: - 14 Mbps HomePlug 1.0 Compatible • Power Line Networking Standards: - CSMA/CA • Frequency Band: - 4.3 MHz - 20.9 MHz • Environmental Specifications: - home office Cable/DSL Modem NETGEAR 3 Router Desktop NETGEAR 3 Powerline Adapter XE602 kids' room NETGEAR 3 Powerline Adapter XE602 or XA601 Desktop kitchen NETGEAR 3 Powerline Adapter XE602 Internet Radio 4500...