Introduction
Thank you for purchasing the NETGEAR
®
XE102 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge. This Wall-
Plugged Ethernet Bridge lets you completely network your home by simply plugging into your
existing electrical wiring, so your network connection is as close as the 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 additional wiring.
Robust and rate-adaptive, the XE102 uses a state-of-art signal processing techniques that
minimizes interference from other household appliances, so that you can use common household
appliances, such as hair dryers, vacuum cleaners or microwave ovens -- and your network will still
operate at its highest data rate capability. It’s an excellent choice for web surfing, playing games or
telecommuting over the Internet. It is safe and reliable! It’s also a great way to compliment you
existing wireless network.
This User’s guide shows you how to connect your Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge to your PC or
Cable/DSL router. Setup is easy, just follow the instructions in this guide and your network will
be up and running in a few minutes.
If you have problems, there is a troubleshooting section on pages 14 and 15 to help you. You can
all also find 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
([email protected]) or via phone (see the provided support information card for phone
numbers).
Home Office
Kids' Room
Family Room
Gaming
Console
XE102
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Router
Cable/DSL
Modem
Desktop
PC
Notebook
PC
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