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...and use your PC. Robust and rate-adaptive, the Powerline adapter minimizes interference from www.NETGEAR.com. Home Office Kids' Room PC Cable/DSL Modem Router PC Powerline USB Adapter XA601 Powerline Adapter XE602 Kitchen Internet Radio Powerline Adapter XE602 1 This Powerline adapter lets you completely network your nearest 110-...is as close as your home by phone (see the provided support information card for purchasing the NETGEAR® Powerline USB Adapter (model XA601). You can all also find the best data rate so that you for phone numbers). Introduction ...
...and use your PC. Robust and rate-adaptive, the Powerline adapter minimizes interference from www.NETGEAR.com. Home Office Kids' Room PC Cable/DSL Modem Router PC Powerline USB Adapter XA601 Powerline Adapter XE602 Kitchen Internet Radio Powerline Adapter XE602 1 This Powerline adapter lets you completely network your nearest 110-...is as close as your home by phone (see the provided support information card for purchasing the NETGEAR® Powerline USB Adapter (model XA601). You can all also find the best data rate so that you for phone numbers). Introduction ...
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Connect the power cord. 4. Insert the "Driver and Documentation CD" into the CD-ROM drive and install the software. 3. Set the encryption password (optional) 2 Installation Overview Estimated setup time is 10 to the PC. 5. Unpack the box and verify the contents. 2. Using the supplied USB cable, connect the Powerline Adapter to 20 minutes for each PC. 1.
Connect the power cord. 4. Insert the "Driver and Documentation CD" into the CD-ROM drive and install the software. 3. Set the encryption password (optional) 2 Installation Overview Estimated setup time is 10 to the PC. 5. Unpack the box and verify the contents. 2. Using the supplied USB cable, connect the Powerline Adapter to 20 minutes for each PC. 1.
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The package includes: • XA601 Powerline USB Adapter • Driver and Documentation CD • 5-ft. Powerline USB Adapter XA601 Powerline USB Adapter (XA601), Driver and Documentation CD, installation guide, support information card & warranty/ registration card. Stand 110v cord USB Cable Wall-mounting screws 3 USB Cable • 6-ft power cord • Vertical Stand with Cable strap • Wall-mounting screws • XA601 Installation Guide (this document) •...
The package includes: • XA601 Powerline USB Adapter • Driver and Documentation CD • 5-ft. Powerline USB Adapter XA601 Powerline USB Adapter (XA601), Driver and Documentation CD, installation guide, support information card & warranty/ registration card. Stand 110v cord USB Cable Wall-mounting screws 3 USB Cable • 6-ft power cord • Vertical Stand with Cable strap • Wall-mounting screws • XA601 Installation Guide (this document) •...
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Insert "Driver and Documentation" CD into the CD-ROM of your PC. 2. Once the following dialog box appears, click "Next". 4 The Installation Wizard will start automatically. 3. 2 Install Drivers and Software Note: Please install the drivers and software prior to connecting the Powerline USB adapter to the PC. 1.
Insert "Driver and Documentation" CD into the CD-ROM of your PC. 2. Once the following dialog box appears, click "Next". 4 The Installation Wizard will start automatically. 3. 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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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 6.
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... PC Cable/DSL Modem Router Powerline Adapter XE602 • Cable or DSL Modem • Cable/DSL Gateway Router (such as the NETGEAR RP614 or XR814) • A Powerline Ethernet Adapter (model XE602) connected to ...NETGEAR's Powerline adapters in your Cable or DSL connection among PCs in different rooms, you will need one of the home network. 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 The Powerline USB Adapter (model XA601) connects any device with a USB...
... PC Cable/DSL Modem Router Powerline Adapter XE602 • Cable or DSL Modem • Cable/DSL Gateway Router (such as the NETGEAR RP614 or XR814) • A Powerline Ethernet Adapter (model XE602) connected to ...NETGEAR's Powerline adapters in your Cable or DSL connection among PCs in different rooms, you will need one of the home network. 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 The Powerline USB Adapter (model XA601) connects any device with a USB...
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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 have not installed the drivers, please follow the steps described in order to install the Powerline USB adaptor. Note: If 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 Decide where 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".
4 Install the Powerline USB Adapter After installing the drivers, you have not installed the drivers, please follow the steps described in order to install the Powerline USB adaptor. Note: If 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 Decide where 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".
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OFF ON WARNING! 10 Note: Do not connect the plug into the wall receptacle. Connect the other end of the Powerline USB adapter. 3. Connect the enclosed power cable to a PC Powerline USB Adapter XA601 1. Make sure you have completed the setps described in Section 2: "Install Drivers and Software". 2. 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.
OFF ON WARNING! 10 Note: Do not connect the plug into the wall receptacle. Connect the other end of the Powerline USB adapter. 3. Connect the enclosed power cable to a PC Powerline USB Adapter XA601 1. Make sure you have completed the setps described in Section 2: "Install Drivers and Software". 2. 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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...be ON. Connect the other end of the cable to the Troubleshooting section. 11 Powerline USB Adapter XA601 Note: If a light isn't lit when it should be , go to the USB port of the Powerline USB Adapter 5. The Powerline Link indicator should ON as long as the PC is ON. Should the following ...dialog box be ON indicating that the system has been initialized. 4. The USB Link indicator should be displayed, click "Yes" to...
...be ON. Connect the other end of the cable to the Troubleshooting section. 11 Powerline USB Adapter XA601 Note: If a light isn't lit when it should be , go to the USB port of the Powerline USB Adapter 5. The Powerline Link indicator should ON as long as the PC is ON. Should the following ...dialog box be ON indicating that the system has been initialized. 4. The USB Link indicator should be displayed, click "Yes" to...
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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. Click Finish and then repeat these steps for all remaining NETGEAR Powerline devices. 14 Once the following dialog box will appear. 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. Click Finish and then repeat these steps for all remaining NETGEAR Powerline devices. 14 Once the following dialog box will appear. 4.
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... LED is running Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Me, 2000 or XP. 2. Repeat the steps described in Section 2: Driver and Software Installation. 15 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...
... LED is running Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Me, 2000 or XP. 2. Repeat the steps described in Section 2: Driver and Software Installation. 15 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...
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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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...dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in the operating instructions. 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 to which can radiate radio frequency...refer to the notes in der Betriebsanleitung. EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the NETGEAR Model XA601 Powerline USB Adapter is shielded against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that may cause harmful ...
...dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in the operating instructions. 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 to which can radiate radio frequency...refer to the notes in der Betriebsanleitung. EN 55 022 Declaration of Conformance This is to certify that the NETGEAR Model XA601 Powerline USB Adapter is shielded against harmful interference in a residential installation. However, there is no guarantee that may cause harmful ...
XA601 Product datasheet
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...photos, but, most importantly, your home. Now you need it takes is a spare USB port for saving valuable desk space. Go ahead and use , and comes with ease - With NETGEAR's Powerline USB Adapter, a desktop or notebook PC can stand vertically, saving desk space. Just combine a... Now the PCs in different rooms throughout your cable/DSL connection. XA601 Powerline USB Adapter • Help is there when you can completely network your home by plugging into your existing electrical outlets. NETGEAR provides, 24x7 telephone and e-mail technical support* in different rooms without...
...photos, but, most importantly, your home. Now you need it takes is a spare USB port for saving valuable desk space. Go ahead and use , and comes with ease - With NETGEAR's Powerline USB Adapter, a desktop or notebook PC can stand vertically, saving desk space. Just combine a... Now the PCs in different rooms throughout your cable/DSL connection. XA601 Powerline USB Adapter • Help is there when you can completely network your home by plugging into your existing electrical outlets. NETGEAR provides, 24x7 telephone and e-mail technical support* in different rooms without...
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...: - Forward Error Correction (FEC) - Powerline USB Adapter -Driver and Documentation CD-ROM -5-ft. D-XA601-0 Technical Specifications • Network Ports : - All rights reserved. OFDM Symbol Modulation - W-175 mm (6.9") - Information is subject to 90% noncondensing • Electromagnetic Emissions: - 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...
...: - Forward Error Correction (FEC) - Powerline USB Adapter -Driver and Documentation CD-ROM -5-ft. D-XA601-0 Technical Specifications • Network Ports : - All rights reserved. OFDM Symbol Modulation - W-175 mm (6.9") - Information is subject to 90% noncondensing • Electromagnetic Emissions: - 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...