XE602 Qcard 5/7/02 10:23 AM Page 1 Powerline Ethernet Adapter MODEL XE602 Installation Guide
XE602 Qcard 5/7/02 10:23 AM Page 2 Technical Support YOU MUST REGISTER TO OBTAIN TECHNICAL SUPPORT. PLEASE RETAIN PROOF OF PURCHASE AND THE WARRANTY INFORMATION. To register 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.
XE602 Qcard 5/7/02 10:23 AM Page 3 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the NETGEAR® XE602 Powerline Ethernet Adapter. This Powerline adapter lets you completely network your home by simply plugging into your existing electrical wiring, so your network connection is as close as your nearest 110-volt electrical outlet. Now your high-speed cable/DSL connection can be available in every room. And you can also extend an existing Ethernet network to PCs in other rooms without any added wiring.
XE602 Qcard 5/7/02 10:23 AM Page 4 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. Set the encryption password (optional).
XE602 Qcard 1 5/7/02 10:23 AM Page 5 Unpack the Box When you open the box, verify that you have received everything.
XE602 Qcard 2 5/7/02 10:23 AM Page 6 Prepare to Install the Powerline Ethernet Adapter The NETGEAR Powerline Ethernet adapter enables you to set up a home network using your existing electrical outlets. Computers in different rooms can share the Internet connection as well as files and printers using the Electrical wiring that’s already in your house. There is no need for unsightly Ethernet cabling or any rewiring.
XE602 Qcard 5/7/02 10:23 AM Page 7 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.
XE602 Qcard 3 5/7/02 10:23 AM 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. • It can be mounted on the wall using the enclosed wall mounting kit. • It can be placed in the vertical stand, in order to save desk space.
XE602 Qcard 5/7/02 10:23 AM Page 9 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 every room in the house using the Powerline adapter. If your Cable/DSL router supports either automatic or manual (push button) uplink ports, use the standard (BLUE) Ethernet patch cable. If your router does not support an uplink feature, then use the supplied (GRAY) Ethernet crossover cable.
XE602 Qcard 5/7/02 10:23 AM Page 10 Connecting the Powerline Adapter to a PC Power Adapter XE602 1. Connect the enclosed standard (BLUE) Ethernet Cable to the Ethernet port of the Powerline Adapter. 2. Connect the other end of the cable to the Ethernet port of the PC. 3. Connect the enclosed power cable to the back of the Powerline adapter. 4. Connect the other end of the power cable (the plug) directly into the wall receptacle.
XE602 Qcard 5/7/02 10:23 AM Page 11 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.
XE602 Qcard 4 5/7/02 10:23 AM Page 12 Setting Up Your Encryption Software (optional) The NETGEAR Powerline products provide the option to set your own unique encryption key. The encryption key is used to protect unauthorized access to you network over the powerline network. This is accomplished by using the NETGEAR Encryption utility supplied on the Resource CD. The utility will generate a new key once you define a network password.
XE602 Qcard 5/7/02 10:23 AM 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. Once the computer restarts, double click on the "Encryption Utility" icon on the Windows desktop.
XE602 Qcard 5/7/02 10:23 AM 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. New Password: __________________________ Once you have entered the new password, click on "Next".
XE602 Qcard 5/7/02 10:24 AM 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.
XE602 Qcard 5/7/02 10:24 AM Page 16 Troubleshooting Problem Ethernet Link LED is OFF or intermittent Power Line LED is not ON 14 Cause Solution • Make sure the power cord is properly connected at both ends. • Make sure that the cable plug is properly inserted and locked into the port at both the hub and the device. • Make sure all cabling is Category 5 and meets the requirements for 10 Mbps operation. • Check Link LEDs on attached Ethernet devices or the network adapter cards.
XE602 Qcard 5/7/02 10:24 AM Page 17 Technical 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.
XE602 Qcard 5/7/02 10:24 AM Page 18 Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is in the second category (information equipment to be used in residential areas) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines that are aimed at preventing radio interference in residential areas.
