NETGEAR XA601 - Powerline USB Adapter User manual

XA601
Powerline USB Adapter
Network Desktop and Notebook PCs Via
Your Electrical Outlets
No New Wires – that’s what NETGEAR's Powerline means to you.
Powerline uses what’s already there – your home’s electrical outlets.
Imagine connecting your computers in different rooms without running any new
cables. Now you can completely network your home by plugging into your existing
electrical outlets. With NETGEAR's Powerline USB Adapter, a desktop or notebook PC
can be networked with ease – all it takes is a spare USB port for all your computers
to share files, printers, and even your Internet access. Designed to be seen, the
good-looking case complements your living environment and sports NETGEAR's new,
easy-to-read icons.
Any existing 110V electrical outlets can now be used to supply a seamless network
connection for all the notebook and desktop PCs that are located in different rooms
throughout your home.
Designed for a carefree lifestyle, the Powerline USB Adapter is simple to set up and use,
and comes with a vertical stand plus wall mounts to give you options for saving valuable
desk space. Just combine a Cable/DSL Router with a NETGEAR Powerline Ethernet
Adapter (Model XE602) and – right away – all of your PCs can share not only printers,
MP3 files, and digital photos, but, most importantly, your cable/DSL connection.
Now the PCs in the kids’ bedrooms, family room, and kitchen can all benefit from
high-speed Internet access.
Powerline's new sleek and attractive case design can stand vertically, saving desk space.
Robust and rate-adaptive, NETGEAR's Powerline USB Adapter minimizes interference
from other household appliances. Go ahead and use your hair dryer, vacuum cleaner or
TV – your network will automatically find the best data rate so that you can continue
surfing, gaming or telecommuting. It’s perfectly safe and reliable.
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local language support during
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•Environmental Specifications:
-Operating temperature:
0ºC to 40ºC (32 to 104°F)
-Operating relative humidity:
10% to 90% noncondensing
•Electromagnetic Emissions:
-FCC Part 15 Class B
•Power and Safety Regulations:
-U/L Certified
•Typical Coverage:
-Up to 5000 square foot home
•Warranty:
-3 years
Package Contents
-Powerline USB Adapter
-Driver and Documentation CD-ROM
-5-ft. USB Cable
-6-ft power cord
-Vertical Stand
-Wall-mounting screws
-XA601 Installation Guide
-Warranty and registration card
-Support information card
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
•Performance:
-10 Mbps 10BASE-T
•Standards:
-14 Mbps HomePlug 1.0 Compatible
•Power Line Networking Standards:
-HomePlug
•Ethernet Standards Compliance:
-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 Adaptation
•Power Supply:
-85-135 V @ 60 Hz, Internal
•Dimensions:
-W-175 mm (6.9")
-D-115 mm (4.53")
- H-25 mm (1")
•Weight:
-0.4 kg (0.87 lb)