XE602 Installation Guide
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... 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. You'll find technical support information at http://www.NETGEAR.com/ through the Customer Service area. Information is subject to contact technical support by NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. If you want to change...
... 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. You'll find technical support information at http://www.NETGEAR.com/ through the Customer Service area. Information is subject to contact technical support by NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. If you want to change...
XE602 Installation Guide
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... also extend an existing Ethernet network to your PC or Cable/DSL router. This installation guide shows you . Home Office Kids' Room Kitchen PC Cable/DSL Modem Router PC Powerline Adapter XE602 Powerline Adapter XE602 Internet Radio Powerline Adapter XE602 1 Robust and rate-adaptive, the XE602 minimizes interference from www.NETGEAR.com. Setup is easy - NETGEAR offers technical support 24 hours a day and 7 days a week on page 14 to help you how to connect your Powerline adapter to PCs in other...
... also extend an existing Ethernet network to your PC or Cable/DSL router. This installation guide shows you . Home Office Kids' Room Kitchen PC Cable/DSL Modem Router PC Powerline Adapter XE602 Powerline Adapter XE602 Internet Radio Powerline Adapter XE602 1 Robust and rate-adaptive, the XE602 minimizes interference from www.NETGEAR.com. Setup is easy - NETGEAR offers technical support 24 hours a day and 7 days a week on page 14 to help you how to connect your Powerline adapter to PCs in other...
XE602 Installation Guide
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Installation Overview Estimated setup time is 10 to any Ethernet device such as a PC or Cable/DSL router. 3. Unpack the box and verify the contents. 2. Connect the power cord. 4. Connect the Ethernet port to 20 minutes for each PC. 1. Set the encryption password (optional). 2
Installation Overview Estimated setup time is 10 to any Ethernet device such as a PC or Cable/DSL router. 3. Unpack the box and verify the contents. 2. Connect the power cord. 4. Connect the Ethernet port to 20 minutes for each PC. 1. Set the encryption password (optional). 2
XE602 Installation Guide
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... open the box, verify that you can get contact information at www.NETGEAR.com in the Customer Service area. The package includes: • XE602 Powerline Ethernet Adapter • Resource CD • 10-ft Ethernet Patch Cable (BLUE) • 10-ft Ethernet Crossover Cable (GRAY) • 6-ft power cord • Vertical Stand • Wall-mounting screws • XE602 Installation Guide (this document) • Warranty and registration card • Support information card...
... open the box, verify that you can get contact information at www.NETGEAR.com in the Customer Service area. The package includes: • XE602 Powerline Ethernet Adapter • Resource CD • 10-ft Ethernet Patch Cable (BLUE) • 10-ft Ethernet Crossover Cable (GRAY) • 6-ft power cord • Vertical Stand • Wall-mounting screws • XE602 Installation Guide (this document) • Warranty and registration card • Support information card...
XE602 Installation Guide
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... home network. You will need the following: Home Office PC Cable/DSL Modem Router Powerline Adapter XE602 • Cable or DSL Modem • Cable/DSL Gateway Router (such as files and printers using the NETGEAR XR814 Powerline Cable/DSL router) 4 2 Prepare to Install the Powerline Ethernet Adapter The NETGEAR Powerline Ethernet adapter enables you want part of NETGEAR's Powerline adapters in each room that 's already in different rooms, you are using the Electrical wiring that you to any rewiring. The XE602 Powerline Ethernet adapter can share the Internet connection as...
... home network. You will need the following: Home Office PC Cable/DSL Modem Router Powerline Adapter XE602 • Cable or DSL Modem • Cable/DSL Gateway Router (such as files and printers using the NETGEAR XR814 Powerline Cable/DSL router) 4 2 Prepare to Install the Powerline Ethernet Adapter The NETGEAR Powerline Ethernet adapter enables you want part of NETGEAR's Powerline adapters in each room that 's already in different rooms, you are using the Electrical wiring that you to any rewiring. The XE602 Powerline Ethernet adapter can share the Internet connection as...
XE602 Installation Guide
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For each Room that you want a PC to connect to the network, you will need: Kids' Room PC Powerline Adapter XE602 • A XE602 Powerline Ethernet Adapter, if the PC has an existing Ethernet port or you are about to install a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Network Card. • A XA601 Powerline USB Adapter, if the PC lacks an Ethernet port but supports a USB port. 5
For each Room that you want a PC to connect to the network, you will need: Kids' Room PC Powerline Adapter XE602 • A XE602 Powerline Ethernet Adapter, if the PC has an existing Ethernet port or you are about to install a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet Network Card. • A XA601 Powerline USB Adapter, if the PC lacks an Ethernet port but supports a USB port. 5
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3 Install the XE602 Ethernet Adapter and Connect the Other Devices After unpacking the box, you wish to place the Powerline adapter. • It can be placed horizontally on a desk or tabletop. • It can be placed in the vertical stand, in order to install the Powerline adapter. Powerline Adapter XE602 on the wall using the enclosed wall mounting kit. • It can be mounted on Vertical Stand 6 Decide where you are ready to save desk space.
3 Install the XE602 Ethernet Adapter and Connect the Other Devices After unpacking the box, you wish to place the Powerline adapter. • It can be placed horizontally on a desk or tabletop. • It can be placed in the vertical stand, in order to install the Powerline adapter. Powerline Adapter XE602 on the wall using the enclosed wall mounting kit. • It can be mounted on Vertical Stand 6 Decide where you are ready to save desk space.
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...Cable/DSL Modem Power Adapter XE602 LAN WAN Router Ports Port 1. Connecting the Powerline Adapter to a Cable/DSL router If you have a Cable/DSL router to share your Internet connection, you can extend that connection to the Ethernet port of the Powerline Adapter. 2. For all other NETGEAR routers, use the supplied (GRAY) Ethernet crossover cable. Connect the Ethernet Cable to every room in the house using the Powerline adapter. Connect the enclosed power cable to an available Ethernet LAN port of the Cable/DSL router. 3. If your Cable/DSL router supports either automatic or manual...
...Cable/DSL Modem Power Adapter XE602 LAN WAN Router Ports Port 1. Connecting the Powerline Adapter to a Cable/DSL router If you have a Cable/DSL router to share your Internet connection, you can extend that connection to the Ethernet port of the Powerline Adapter. 2. For all other NETGEAR routers, use the supplied (GRAY) Ethernet crossover cable. Connect the Ethernet Cable to every room in the house using the Powerline adapter. Connect the enclosed power cable to an available Ethernet LAN port of the Cable/DSL router. 3. If your Cable/DSL router supports either automatic or manual...
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... of the cable to the Ethernet port 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 8 WARNING! Connect the enclosed standard (BLUE) Ethernet Cable to the Ethernet port of the Powerline adapter. 4. Connect the other end of the Powerline Adapter. 2. Connect the enclosed power cable to a PC Power Adapter XE602 1. Note: Do not connect the plug...
... of the cable to the Ethernet port 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 8 WARNING! Connect the enclosed standard (BLUE) Ethernet Cable to the Ethernet port of the Powerline adapter. 4. Connect the other end of the Powerline Adapter. 2. Connect the enclosed power cable to a PC Power Adapter XE602 1. Note: Do not connect the plug...
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The Powerline LED icon should be ON indicating that the system has been initialized. Power LED Powerline LED Ethernet LED Powerline Adapter XE602 Note: If a light isn't lit when it should be , go to the Troubleshooting section. 9 Check the Setup The Power light should light up . The Ethernet Link LED icon should light up as long as the device on the other end of the Cable (router or PC) is ON.
The Powerline LED icon should be ON indicating that the system has been initialized. Power LED Powerline LED Ethernet LED Powerline Adapter XE602 Note: If a light isn't lit when it should be , go to the Troubleshooting section. 9 Check the Setup The Power light should light up . The Ethernet Link LED icon should light up as long as the device on the other end of the Cable (router or PC) is ON.
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... to set with the new encryption key. 1. otherwise they will generate a new key once you network over the powerline network. Install the software on a PC connected to one another. Note: Once you begin to you define a network password. The encryption key is accomplished by using the NETGEAR Encryption utility supplied on the setup screens, until all of the router. 2. Each powerline device must be unable to the XE602 Powerline Ethernet Adapter. For a Powerline adapter connected to Cable/DSL router, install the software...
... to set with the new encryption key. 1. otherwise they will generate a new key once you network over the powerline network. Install the software on a PC connected to one another. Note: Once you begin to you define a network password. The encryption key is accomplished by using the NETGEAR Encryption utility supplied on the setup screens, until all of the router. 2. Each powerline device must be unable to the XE602 Powerline Ethernet Adapter. For a Powerline adapter connected to Cable/DSL router, install the software...
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In order to complete the installation, you will appear. Once all other applications and then click "Yes" to restart your computer. Once the computer restarts, double click on the "Encryption Utility" icon on the Windows desktop. 11 Click "Finish". 6. Close all of the appropriate files have been copied to your hard drive, the following dialog box will be asked to restart the computer. 7. 5.
In order to complete the installation, you will appear. Once all other applications and then click "Yes" to restart your computer. Once the computer restarts, double click on the "Encryption Utility" icon on the Windows desktop. 11 Click "Finish". 6. Close all of the appropriate files have been copied to your hard drive, the following dialog box will be asked to restart the computer. 7. 5.
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Enter a new password between 4-24 characters in length. Note: The password is case sensitive and must be copied exactly. New Password Once you will need to program each Powerline device with it. Record the password on "Next". 12 Once the following line, since you have entered the new password, click on the following screen appears, click "Next" 9. 8.
Enter a new password between 4-24 characters in length. Note: The password is case sensitive and must be copied exactly. New Password Once you will need to program each Powerline device with it. Record the password on "Next". 12 Once the following line, since you have entered the new password, click on the following screen appears, click "Next" 9. 8.
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Once the following dialog box will appear. Click "Finish" and then repeat these steps for all remaining NETGEAR Powerline devices. 13 Click on "Next" again and the following dialog box appears, click on "Next" to begin reprogramming the XE602 with the new encryption password. 11. 10.
Once the following dialog box will appear. Click "Finish" and then repeat these steps for all remaining NETGEAR Powerline devices. 13 Click on "Next" again and the following dialog box appears, click on "Next" to begin reprogramming the XE602 with the new encryption password. 11. 10.
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Troubleshooting Problem Cause Ethernet Link LED is OFF or intermittent Port connection is not functioning Power Line LED is not ON Normal/Uplink push button is ON. 14 connect it to the port that supports an uplink and press the uplink button. • Check the Normal/Uplink push button on attached Ethernet devices or the network adapter cards. • If you are having trouble connecting the XE602 to the router System not Initializing Solution • Make sure the...
Troubleshooting Problem Cause Ethernet Link LED is OFF or intermittent Port connection is not functioning Power Line LED is not ON Normal/Uplink push button is ON. 14 connect it to the port that supports an uplink and press the uplink button. • Check the Normal/Uplink push button on attached Ethernet devices or the network adapter cards. • If you are having trouble connecting the XE602 to the router System not Initializing Solution • Make sure the...
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... Specifications Network Ports One 10 Base-T Ethernet port One 14 Mbps PowerLine Ethernet port Network Interface RJ-45 (10 Base-T Ethernet), Electrical Plug (PowerLine Ethernet) Performance Standards 10 Mbps 10BASE-T Ethernet Standards Compliance IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet Power Line Networking Standards Compatible 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 Ethernet Power Line...
... Specifications Network Ports One 10 Base-T Ethernet port One 14 Mbps PowerLine Ethernet port Network Interface RJ-45 (10 Base-T Ethernet), Electrical Plug (PowerLine Ethernet) Performance Standards 10 Mbps 10BASE-T Ethernet Standards Compliance IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet Power Line Networking Standards Compatible 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 Ethernet Power Line...
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... are designed to part 15 of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR Model XE602 Powerline Ethernet Adapter) does not exceed the Class B limits for compliance with the regulations. These limits are aimed at preventing radio interference in accordance with the regulations may, however, be used in residential areas) and conforms to test the series for radionoise emissions...
... are designed to part 15 of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus (NETGEAR Model XE602 Powerline Ethernet Adapter) does not exceed the Class B limits for compliance with the regulations. These limits are aimed at preventing radio interference in accordance with the regulations may, however, be used in residential areas) and conforms to test the series for radionoise emissions...
XE602 Product datasheet
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... an existing Ethernet network to PCs in to -read icons. It's reliable and it ! Harmonious Robust and rate-adaptive, the XE602 minimizes interference from other rooms to you 're Cable/DSL connection. that you can share files, printers and most importantly...you . your home. NETGEAR provides free, 24x7 telephone and e-mail technical support in English, with a Cable/DSL router, XE602 Powerline Ethernet Adapter makes high-speed Cable or DSL connection available...
... an existing Ethernet network to PCs in to -read icons. It's reliable and it ! Harmonious Robust and rate-adaptive, the XE602 minimizes interference from other rooms to you 're Cable/DSL connection. that you can share files, printers and most importantly...you . your home. NETGEAR provides free, 24x7 telephone and e-mail technical support in English, with a Cable/DSL router, XE602 Powerline Ethernet Adapter makes high-speed Cable or DSL connection available...
XE602 Product datasheet
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... States and/or other countries. home office Cable/DSL Modem NETGEAR 3 Router PC NETGEAR 3 Powerline • Network Ports • Network Interface • Performance Standards • Powerline Standards • Ethernet Standards Compliance • Modulation Schemes • Frequency Band • Additional Protocols • Power Supply • LEDs • Dimensions 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com ©2002 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
... States and/or other countries. home office Cable/DSL Modem NETGEAR 3 Router PC NETGEAR 3 Powerline • Network Ports • Network Interface • Performance Standards • Powerline Standards • Ethernet Standards Compliance • Modulation Schemes • Frequency Band • Additional Protocols • Power Supply • LEDs • Dimensions 4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR E-mail: support@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com ©2002 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.