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NETGEAR XE602 Installation Manual

NETGEAR XE602 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Powerline Ethernet Adapter MODEL XE602 Installation Guide...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    2002 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. © NETGEAR and Auto Uplink are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.
  • Page 3 If you have problems, there is a troubleshooting section on page 14 to help you. You can also find all the latest information online from www.NETGEAR.com. NETGEAR offers technical support 24 hours a day and 7 days a week on the Web (www.NETGEAR.com), by e-mail (support@NETGEAR.com) and by phone (see the provided support information card for phone numbers).

  • Page 4: Installation Overview

    Installation Overview Estimated setup time is 10 to 20 minutes for each PC. 1. Unpack the box and verify the contents. 2. Connect the Ethernet port to any Ethernet device such as a PC or Cable/DSL router. 3. Connect the power cord. 4.

  • Page 5: Unpack The Box

    6-ft power cord • Vertical Stand • Wall-mounting screws • XE602 Installation Guide (this document) • Warranty and registration card • Support information card If you don’t have everything listed above, see the support information card for contact information. If the support information card is missing, you can get contact information at www.NETGEAR.com in the Customer Service area.

  • Page 6: Ethernet Adapter

    Electrical wiring that’s already in your house. There is no need for unsightly Ethernet cabling or any rewiring. You will need one of NETGEAR’s Powerline adapters in each room that you want part of the home network. The XE602 Powerline Ethernet adapter can easily connect to any device with a 10BaseT or a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port.
  • Page 7 For each Room that you want a PC to connect to the network, you will need: • 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.
  • Page 8 Install the XE602 Ethernet Adapter and Connect the Other Devices After unpacking the box, you are ready to install the Powerline adapter. Decide where you wish to place the Powerline adapter. • It can be placed horizontally on a desk or tabletop.
  • Page 9 Ethernet patch cable. If your router does not support an uplink feature, then use the supplied (GRAY) Ethernet crossover cable. Note: for NETGEAR routers RT311 and RT314 please use the crossover cable. For all other NETGEAR routers, use the Power Adapter XE602 1.
  • Page 10 4. Connect the other end of the power cable (the plug) directly into the wall receptacle. Note: Do not connect the plug into a power strip or surge protectors since these devices may contain circuit filters, which may degrade the Powerline signal. Power Adapter XE602 WARNING!
  • Page 11 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.
  • Page 12 1. Install the software on the PC connected to the XE602 Powerline Ethernet Adapter. a. For a Powerline adapter connected to Cable/DSL router, install the software on a PC connected to one of the adjacent LAN ports of the router.
  • Page 13 5. Once all of the appropriate files have been copied to your hard drive, the following dialog box will appear. Click "Finish". 6. In order to complete the installation, you will be asked to restart your computer. Close all other applications and then click “Yes” to restart the computer. 7.
  • Page 14 8. Once the following screen appears, click "Next" 9. Enter a new password between 4-24 characters in length. Record the password on the following line, since you will need to program each Powerline device with it. Note: The password is case sensitive and must be copied exactly.
  • Page 15 10. Once the following dialog box appears, click on “Next” to begin reprogramming the XE602 with the new encryption password. 11. Click on “Next” again and the following dialog box will appear. Click “Finish” and then repeat these steps for all remaining NETGEAR Powerline devices.

  • Page 16: Troubleshooting

    Check Link LEDs on attached Ethernet devices or the network adapter cards. If you are having trouble connecting the XE602 to an Ethernet Hub or switch; connect it to the port that supports an uplink and press the uplink button.

  • Page 17: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Network Ports Network Interface Performance Standards Ethernet Standards Compliance Power Line Networking Standards Modulation Schemes Frequency Band Additional Protocols Status LEDs: Unit Ethernet Power Line Power Supply Dimensions Weight Environmental Specifications Electromagnetic Emissions Warranty One 10 Base-T Ethernet port One 14 Mbps PowerLine Ethernet port RJ-45 (10 Base-T Ethernet), Electrical Plug (PowerLine Ethernet)
  • Page 18 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

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