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... Cable/DSL Modem Router PC Powerline USB Adapter XA601 Powerline Adapter XE602 Kitchen Internet Radio Powerline Adapter XE602 1 This installation guide shows you how to connect your Powerline adapter to help you have problems, there 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, so your network connection is easy - If you . your home by phone (see the provided support information card for purchasing the NETGEAR® Powerline USB Adapter (model XA601...
... Cable/DSL Modem Router PC Powerline USB Adapter XA601 Powerline Adapter XE602 Kitchen Internet Radio Powerline Adapter XE602 1 This installation guide shows you how to connect your Powerline adapter to help you have problems, there 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, so your network connection is easy - If you . your home by phone (see the provided support information card for purchasing the NETGEAR® Powerline USB Adapter (model XA601...
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Unpack the box and verify the contents. 2. Connect the power cord. 4. Using the supplied USB cable, connect the Powerline Adapter to 20 minutes for each PC. 1. 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. Connect the power cord. 4. Using the supplied USB cable, connect the Powerline Adapter to 20 minutes for each PC. 1. 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.
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... card & warranty/ registration card. USB Cable • 6-ft power cord • Vertical Stand with Cable strap • Wall-mounting screws • XA601 Installation Guide (this document) • Warranty and registration card • Support information card If you have everything . The package includes: • XA601 Powerline USB Adapter • Driver and Documentation CD • 5-ft. If the support information card is missing, you can get contact information at www.NETGEAR.com in the Customer Service...
... card & warranty/ registration card. USB Cable • 6-ft power cord • Vertical Stand with Cable strap • Wall-mounting screws • XA601 Installation Guide (this document) • Warranty and registration card • Support information card If you have everything . The package includes: • XA601 Powerline USB Adapter • Driver and Documentation CD • 5-ft. If the support information card is missing, you can get contact information at www.NETGEAR.com in the Customer Service...
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Insert "Driver and Documentation" CD into the CD-ROM of your PC. 2. 2 Install Drivers and Software Note: Please install the drivers and software prior to connecting the Powerline USB adapter to the PC. 1. Once the following dialog box appears, click "Next". 4 The Installation Wizard will start automatically. 3.
Insert "Driver and Documentation" CD into the CD-ROM of your PC. 2. 2 Install Drivers and Software Note: Please install the drivers and software prior to connecting the Powerline USB adapter to the PC. 1. Once the following dialog box appears, click "Next". 4 The Installation Wizard will start automatically. 3.
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When the Following dialog box appears, click "Install" to begin the Installation. 5 4. Enter your name and click "Next". 5.
When the Following dialog box appears, click "Install" to begin the Installation. 5 4. Enter your name and click "Next". 5.
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Once the Installation is complete, click "Finish" to your PC. Close all other applications and Click "Yes" when the following dialog box appears. 6 Your will need to restart the computer prior to connecting the Powerline USB adapter to exit the Wizard. 7. 6.
Once the Installation is complete, click "Finish" to your PC. Close all other applications and Click "Yes" when the following dialog box appears. 6 Your will need to restart the computer prior to connecting the Powerline USB adapter to exit the Wizard. 7. 6.
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... to Install the Powerline USB Adapter The NETGEAR Powerline USB adapter enables you to set up a home network using a fully integrated NETGEAR XR814 Powerline Cable/DSL router) 7 The Powerline Ethernet Adapter (model XE602) can share the Internet connection as well as the NETGEAR RP614 or XR814) • A Powerline Ethernet Adapter (model XE602) connected to the Router (unless you want part of NETGEAR's Powerline adapters in your existing electrical outlets. There is no need the following: Home Office PC Cable/DSL Modem Router Powerline Adapter XE602 • Cable or DSL Modem...
... to Install the Powerline USB Adapter The NETGEAR Powerline USB adapter enables you to set up a home network using a fully integrated NETGEAR XR814 Powerline Cable/DSL router) 7 The Powerline Ethernet Adapter (model XE602) can share the Internet connection as well as the NETGEAR RP614 or XR814) • A Powerline Ethernet Adapter (model XE602) connected to the Router (unless you want part of NETGEAR's Powerline adapters in your existing electrical outlets. There is no need the following: Home Office PC Cable/DSL Modem Router Powerline Adapter XE602 • Cable or DSL Modem...
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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 wish to install the Powerline USB adaptor. 4 Install the Powerline USB Adapter After installing the drivers, you are ready 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 wish to install the Powerline USB adaptor. 4 Install the Powerline USB Adapter After installing the drivers, you are ready 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. Connect the enclosed power cable to a PC Powerline USB Adapter XA601 1. OFF ON WARNING! 10 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. 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 enclosed power cable to a PC Powerline USB Adapter XA601 1. OFF ON WARNING! 10 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. 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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... Troubleshooting section. 11 4. The Powerline Link indicator should be ON indicating that the system has been initialized. Should the following dialog box be , go to continue. Check the Setup The Power indicator light should be ON. Powerline USB Adapter XA601 Note: If a light isn't lit when it should ON as long as the PC is ON. Connect the enclosed USB cable to the USB port of the Powerline USB Adapter 5. Connect...
... Troubleshooting section. 11 4. The Powerline Link indicator should be ON indicating that the system has been initialized. Should the following dialog box be , go to continue. Check the Setup The Power indicator light should be ON. Powerline USB Adapter XA601 Note: If a light isn't lit when it should ON as long as the PC is ON. Connect the enclosed USB cable to the USB port of the Powerline USB Adapter 5. Connect...
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... Encryption Software (optional) The NETGEAR Powerline products provide the option to set with exactly the same password; Each powerline device must be unable to communicate with one another. This is used to protect unauthorized access to you begin to change the password for each device, portions of your network may become disabled until all of the devices have completed the steps described in Section 2: "Driver and Software Installation", the encryption utility...
... Encryption Software (optional) The NETGEAR Powerline products provide the option to set with exactly the same password; Each powerline device must be unable to communicate with one another. This is used to protect unauthorized access to you begin to change the password for each device, portions of your network may become disabled until all of the devices have completed the steps described in Section 2: "Driver and Software Installation", the encryption utility...
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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. Enter the new password between 4-24 characters in length. Note: The password is case sensitive and must be copied exactly. Record the password on "Next". 13 3.
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. Enter the new password between 4-24 characters in length. Note: The password is case sensitive and must be copied exactly. Record the password on "Next". 13 3.
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Click Finish and then repeat these steps for all remaining NETGEAR Powerline devices. 14 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. 4. Once the following dialog box will appear.
Click Finish and then repeat these steps for all remaining NETGEAR Powerline devices. 14 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. 4. Once the following dialog box will appear.
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... Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Me, 2000 or XP. 2. 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...
... Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), Me, 2000 or XP. 2. 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...
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Technical Specifications Network Ports One USB 1.1 port One 14 Mbps PowerLine port 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 Indicator Link System Initialized Power Supply 85-135 V @ 60 Hz, Internal Dimensions...
Technical Specifications Network Ports One USB 1.1 port One 14 Mbps PowerLine port 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 Indicator Link System Initialized Power Supply 85-135 V @ 60 Hz, Internal Dimensions...
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... by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus as set by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in residential areas) and conforms to the standards set out in a particular installation. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the NETGEAR Model XA601 Powerline USB Adapter...
... by turning the equipment off and on a circuit different from digital apparatus as set by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in residential areas) and conforms to the standards set out in a particular installation. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the NETGEAR Model XA601 Powerline USB Adapter...
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... 95054 USA Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com Technical Support YOU MUST REGISTER TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT. in the United States and/or other countries. NETGEAR, Inc. © 2002 by telephone, see the support information card for the correct telephone number for your product, get product support or obtain product information and product documentation, go to http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. NETGEAR is subject...
... 95054 USA Support Information Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com Technical Support YOU MUST REGISTER TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT. in the United States and/or other countries. NETGEAR, Inc. © 2002 by telephone, see the support information card for the correct telephone number for your product, get product support or obtain product information and product documentation, go to http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. NETGEAR is subject...
XA601 Product datasheet
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... cables. your computers in English, with a NETGEAR Powerline Ethernet Adapter (Model XE602) and - User-Friendly Designed for saving valuable desk space. Designed to be networked with a vertical stand plus wall mounts to supply a seamless network connection for all benefit from other household appliances. It's perfectly safe and reliable. Imagine connecting your home's electrical outlets. Now you options for a carefree lifestyle, the Powerline USB Adapter is a spare USB port...
... cables. your computers in English, with a NETGEAR Powerline Ethernet Adapter (Model XE602) and - User-Friendly Designed for saving valuable desk space. Designed to be networked with a vertical stand plus wall mounts to supply a seamless network connection for all benefit from other household appliances. It's perfectly safe and reliable. Imagine connecting your home's electrical outlets. Now you options for a carefree lifestyle, the Powerline USB Adapter is a spare USB port...
XA601 Product datasheet
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... change without notice. D-115 mm (4.53") - 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. One USB 1.1 port - OFDM Symbol Modulation - USB Cable -6-ft power cord -Vertical Stand -Wall-mounting screws -XA601 Installation Guide -Warranty and registration card -Support information...
... change without notice. D-115 mm (4.53") - 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. One USB 1.1 port - OFDM Symbol Modulation - USB Cable -6-ft power cord -Vertical Stand -Wall-mounting screws -XA601 Installation Guide -Warranty and registration card -Support information...