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... also find the best data rate so that you completely network your home by phone (see the provided support information card for purchasing the NETGEAR® Powerline USB Adapter (model XA601). Go ahead and use your high-speed cable/DSL connection can continue surfing, playing games or telecommuting, safely and reliably. follow the instructions in...
... also find the best data rate so that you completely network your home by phone (see the provided support information card for purchasing the NETGEAR® Powerline USB Adapter (model XA601). Go ahead and use your high-speed cable/DSL connection can continue surfing, playing games or telecommuting, safely and reliably. follow the instructions in...
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Set the encryption password (optional) 2 Unpack the box and verify the contents. 2. Insert the "Driver and Documentation CD" into the CD-ROM drive and install the software. 3. 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. Connect the power cord. 4.
Set the encryption password (optional) 2 Unpack the box and verify the contents. 2. Insert the "Driver and Documentation CD" into the CD-ROM drive and install the software. 3. 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. Connect the power cord. 4.
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... • 5-ft. Powerline USB Adapter XA601 Powerline USB Adapter (XA601), Driver and Documentation CD, installation guide, support information card & warranty/ registration card. If the support information card is missing, you have everything . Stand 110v cord USB Cable Wall-mounting screws 3 1 Unpack the Box When you open the box, verify that you can get contact information at www.NETGEAR.com in...
... • 5-ft. Powerline USB Adapter XA601 Powerline USB Adapter (XA601), Driver and Documentation CD, installation guide, support information card & warranty/ registration card. If the support information card is missing, you have everything . Stand 110v cord USB Cable Wall-mounting screws 3 1 Unpack the Box When you open the box, verify that you can get contact information at www.NETGEAR.com in...
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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. 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
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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. Close all other applications and Click "Yes" when the following dialog box appears. 6
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. Close all other applications and Click "Yes" when the following dialog box appears. 6
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... (such as the NETGEAR RP614 or XR814) • A Powerline Ethernet Adapter (model XE602) connected to the Router (unless you to set up a home network using your house. 3 Prepare to Install the Powerline USB Adapter The NETGEAR Powerline USB adapter enables you are using a fully integrated NETGEAR XR814 Powerline Cable/DSL router) 7 Computers in your existing electrical outlets. The Powerline USB Adapter (model XA601) connects any rewiring...
... (such as the NETGEAR RP614 or XR814) • A Powerline Ethernet Adapter (model XE602) connected to the Router (unless you to set up a home network using your house. 3 Prepare to Install the Powerline USB Adapter The NETGEAR Powerline USB adapter enables you are using a fully integrated NETGEAR XR814 Powerline Cable/DSL router) 7 Computers in your existing electrical outlets. The Powerline USB Adapter (model XA601) connects any rewiring...
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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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4 Install the Powerline USB Adapter After installing the drivers, you are ready to save desk space Powerline USB Adapter XA601 on the wall using the enclosed wall mounting kit • It can be mounted on Vertical Stand 9 Note: If you wish to place the Powerline USB adapter. • It can be placed horizontally on a desk or tabletop. • It can be placed in the vertical stand, in Section 2: "Install Drivers and Software". Decide where you have not installed the drivers, please follow the steps described in order to install the Powerline USB adaptor.
4 Install the Powerline USB Adapter After installing the drivers, you are ready to save desk space Powerline USB Adapter XA601 on the wall using the enclosed wall mounting kit • It can be mounted on Vertical Stand 9 Note: If you wish to place the Powerline USB adapter. • It can be placed horizontally on a desk or tabletop. • It can be placed in the vertical stand, in Section 2: "Install Drivers and Software". Decide where you have not installed the drivers, please follow the steps described in order to install the Powerline USB adaptor.
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Note: Do not connect the plug into the wall receptacle. Connect the other end of the Powerline USB adapter. 3. Make sure you have completed the setps described in Section 2: "Install Drivers and Software". 2. Connect the enclosed power cable to a PC Powerline USB Adapter XA601 1. OFF ON WARNING! 10 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.
Note: Do not connect the plug into the wall receptacle. Connect the other end of the Powerline USB adapter. 3. Make sure you have completed the setps described in Section 2: "Install Drivers and Software". 2. Connect the enclosed power cable to a PC Powerline USB Adapter XA601 1. OFF ON WARNING! 10 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.
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... dialog box be , go to continue. Powerline USB Adapter XA601 Note: If a light isn't lit when it should be ON. Connect the enclosed USB cable to the USB port of the Powerline USB Adapter 5. The Powerline Link indicator should be displayed, click "Yes" to the Troubleshooting section. 11 The PC will automatically detect the Powerline USB Adapter. Check the Setup The Power indicator...
... dialog box be , go to continue. Powerline USB Adapter XA601 Note: If a light isn't lit when it should be ON. Connect the enclosed USB cable to the USB port of the Powerline USB Adapter 5. The Powerline Link indicator should be displayed, click "Yes" to the Troubleshooting section. 11 The PC will automatically detect the Powerline USB Adapter. Check the Setup The Power indicator...
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5 Setting Up Your Encryption Software (optional) The NETGEAR Powerline products provide the option to you network over the powerline network. Each powerline device must be unable to change the password for each device, portions of your network may become disabled until all... and Software Installation", the encryption utility has already been installed on your own unique encryption key. The encryption key is accomplished by using the NETGEAR Encryption utility supplied on the Windows desktop. 2. As long as you have been set with the new encryption password. 1. Once the following ...
5 Setting Up Your Encryption Software (optional) The NETGEAR Powerline products provide the option to you network over the powerline network. Each powerline device must be unable to change the password for each device, portions of your network may become disabled until all... and Software Installation", the encryption utility has already been installed on your own unique encryption key. The encryption key is accomplished by using the NETGEAR Encryption utility supplied on the Windows desktop. 2. As long as you have been set with the new encryption password. 1. Once the following ...
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Record the password on "Next". 13 Note: The password is case sensitive and must be copied exactly. New Password Once you have entered the new password, click on the following line, since you will need to program each Powerline device with it. 3. Enter the new password between 4-24 characters in length.
Record the password on "Next". 13 Note: The password is case sensitive and must be copied exactly. New Password Once you have entered the new password, click on the following line, since you will need to program each Powerline device with it. 3. Enter the new password between 4-24 characters in length.
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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. Once the following dialog box will appear. Click Finish and then repeat these steps for all remaining NETGEAR Powerline devices. 14 4.
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. Once the following dialog box will appear. Click Finish and then repeat these steps for all remaining NETGEAR Powerline devices. 14 4.
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Disconnect the Powerline USB adapter from the PC. 3. Repeat the steps described in Section 2: Driver and Software Installation. 15 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...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. Repeat the steps described in Section 2: Driver and Software Installation. 15 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...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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...Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications Cet appareil numérique (NETGEAR Model XA601 Powerline USB Adapter) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe B prescrites dans ... there is hereby certified that are designed to radio communications. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR Model XA601 Powerline USB Adapter) does not exceed the Class B limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the use or application of the...
...Règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique du ministère des Communications Cet appareil numérique (NETGEAR Model XA601 Powerline USB Adapter) respecte les limites de bruits radioélectriques visant les appareils numériques de classe B prescrites dans ... there is hereby certified that are designed to radio communications. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR Model XA601 Powerline USB Adapter) does not exceed the Class B limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to the use or application of the...
XA601 Product datasheet
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... your home's electrical outlets. Harmonious Robust and rate-adaptive, NETGEAR's Powerline USB Adapter minimizes interference from high-speed Internet access. all it ! User-Friendly Designed for a carefree lifestyle, the Powerline USB Adapter is simple to share files, printers, and even your..., saving desk space. Powerline uses what NETGEAR's Powerline means to supply a seamless network connection for all the notebook and desktop PCs that are located in English, with a NETGEAR Powerline Ethernet Adapter (Model XE602) and - XA601 Powerline USB Adapter • Help is there...
... your home's electrical outlets. Harmonious Robust and rate-adaptive, NETGEAR's Powerline USB Adapter minimizes interference from high-speed Internet access. all it ! User-Friendly Designed for a carefree lifestyle, the Powerline USB Adapter is simple to share files, printers, and even your..., saving desk space. Powerline uses what NETGEAR's Powerline means to supply a seamless network connection for all the notebook and desktop PCs that are located in English, with a NETGEAR Powerline Ethernet Adapter (Model XE602) and - XA601 Powerline USB Adapter • Help is there...
XA601 Product datasheet
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... • Dimensions: - 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 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com ©2002 NETGEAR, Inc. D-XA601-0 Technical Specifications • Network Ports : - USB 1.1 Compliant Port • Performance: - 10 Mbps 10BASE...
... • Dimensions: - 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 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com ©2002 NETGEAR, Inc. D-XA601-0 Technical Specifications • Network Ports : - USB 1.1 Compliant Port • Performance: - 10 Mbps 10BASE...