NETGEAR XE102 - Wall-Plugged EN Bridge User manual

XE102
Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge
Turns Any Electrical Outlet into a Home
Network Connection
For a truly simple way to bring the Internet to any room in your home, look no further
than NETGEAR's Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge. It plugs into an electrical outlet and
uses your existing electrical wiring to give your entire household access to your
Cable/DSL connection. With no expensive new wiring or cabling to install, your family
can surf the Web, participate in online gaming, send and receive e-mail, and share
files and printers, all from different rooms at the same time. Uncomplicated and
very quick to install, it plugs right into a wall outlet, reducing clutter and saving
valuable desk space. Designed for ease of use, it has new, easy-to-read icon LEDs,
and protects your network communications from eavesdroppers and hackers, while
not increasing your electricity bill.
Networks your PCs and shares a Cable/DSL Internet connection using existing 110V
electrical outlets in your home. Automatic rate adaption chooses the best data rate
depending on the level of interference caused by other electrical appliances. Compatible
with 10 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps Ethernet products, and it also works seamlessly with
NETGEAR Cable/DSL routers.
Boasts Ethernet-like data rates of up to 14 Mbps. Works across multiple phases and circuit
breakers to provide complete coverage in your home. Ensures privacy and security over the
Powerline network with 56-Bit Data Encryption Standard (DES).
Saves both time and money, since there's no expensive new wiring to install or modify.
Plugs directly into your wall outlets, preserving valuable desk space, and works with two-
and three-prong standard 110 volt electrical outlets. Allows you to remotely connect
popular gaming consoles to your cable/DSL Internet connection, and features distinctive
status LEDs.
Effortless
Ideal
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• Help is there when you need it!
NETGEAR provides, 24x7
telephone and e-mail technical
support in English, with selected
local language support during
office hours.

Home Office
Kids' Room
Kitchen
Powerline Ethernet Adapter XE102
Desktop PC
Gaming
Console
Notebook
PC
family
room
family
room
•Environmental Specifications:
-Operating temperature:
0º C 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 year warranty
Package Contents
-XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge
-6 ft (1.83) Ethernet cable
-Installation guide
-Resource CD
-Warranty card
-Support information card
System Requirements
-To enable encryption:
Windows® 98, ME, 2000 and XP
-For device connection:
Available RJ-45 Ethernet Port
Complimentary Products
-NETGEAR Routers (RP614, MR814, FR114P)
-NETGEAR Ethernet Adapters (FA311, FA511,
FA120)
Technical Specifications
•Network Ports:
-One 10BASE-T Ethernet port
-One 14 Mbps Powerline port
•Network Interface:
-RJ-45 (10BASE-T Ethernet)
-Electrical plug (Powerline Ethernet)
•Performance Standards:
-10 Mbps 10BASE-T
-14 Mbps HomePlug 1.0 compatible
•Powerline Standards:
-HomePlug compatible
•Ethernet Standards Compliance:
-HomePlug
•Ethernet Standards Compliance:
-IEEE 802.3 10BASE-T Ethernet
•Modulation Schemes:
-OFDM Symbol Modulation DQPSK,
DBPSK, ROBO Carrier Modulation
•Frequency Band:
-4.3 MHz ~ 20.9 MHz
•Additional Protocols:
-Forward Error Correction (FEC)
-Automatic channel adaptation
•Power Supply:
-85 to 135v @ 60 Hz Internal
•LEDs:
-Unit: Power
-Powerline: Link
-Ethernet: Link/Activity
•Dimensions:
-Size: 99.4 x 46.6 x 73 mm (3.92 x 1.84 x 2.88 in)
-Weight: 224 g (7.9 oz)
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