Wa l l - P l u g g e d E t h e r n e t B r i d g e
Tu r n s A n y E l e c t r i c a l O u t l e t i n t o a H o m e Network Connection
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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.

Effortless

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 twoand 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.

Conventional

Everybodys Connecting.

family room

Notebook PC Desktop PC Gaming Console
Powerline Ethernet Adapter XE102
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
Environmental Specifications: - Operating temperature: 0 C to 40C (32 to 104F) - 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

Kids' Room

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

Home Office

Kitchen
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)
4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA Phone: 1-888-NETGEAR E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com www.NETGEAR.com
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)
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Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender (WGXB102)
I just opened the box, plugged in a couple of devices, and I was ready to go. Truly amazing!
Says Kalman, I replaced the wireless range extender in the basement with the second NETGEAR XE102 Ethernet bridge, thus establishing a completely wired bridge from one end of the house to the other. Now, with the addition of a NETGEAR Wireless Router, I not only have full 108 Mbps wireless access 1,000 feet away from where the cable modem is installed, but I also have ports to plug in my VoIP service in the basement office as well. For Kalman, who admits that he never opens a manual when installing a new product, the NETGEAR Wireless Range Extender was made to order. Im the kind of guy who doesnt stop to read directions I like to try something first, then go back to try to find out what I did wrong, he laughs. With the NETGEAR product, it was so simple. I just opened the box, plugged in a couple of devices, and I was ready to go. Truly amazing!
NETGEAR Brings Wireless Internet Connectivity Home
Hackensack, NJ When Marc Kalman moved into a new house, he discovered a problem: The basement in which he wished to locate his home office was at the opposite end (and a full story down) from where his wireless router was installed. Since he was using a Linksys router, he invested in a Linksys Range Extender as well. But thats when the situation became even more complicated. Attempting to install the new Linksys product, Kalman (who is CEO of eZCom Software Inc. www.ezcomsoftware.com and technically very proficient) says he experienced nothing but difficulties. It was quite a rough installation process, Kalman confirms. The Linksys product bounced the signal from the wireless router to the Range Extender, then redirected the signal. So if you were trying to use WEP (Wireless Enabled Protocol) encryption, you had to do a whole configuration on the Range Extender in order to manage the encryption process between the computer and the router. I kept having problems with the installation, Kalman continues. After four hours on the phone with the Linksys call center in India, and being escalated to a senior technician, they were unable to assist me in getting the product working. I exchanged the Extender for a second one, and gave Linksys another chance. That second Extender started off working OK. However, it wasnt long before similar issues started surfacing. Completely frustrated, I returned the product for a full refund.
Marc Kalman CEO eZCom Software, Inc.
Business Productivity, Even in the Basement
As CEO of a software company, Kalman works long hours at home after he leaves the office. He appreciates the productivity boost he receives with his NETGEAR Wireless Range Extender. When I was using the Linksys product while connected to my office via VPN or a Terminal Server connection, I experienced regular frequency and connection dropoff issues, which were very troublesome, notes Kalman. Since switching to the NETGEAR products, I enjoy a consistently fast and reliable wireless connection; with no dropoffs. NETGEAR has enabled me to work faster, more efficiently, and without headaches.

Since switching to the NETGEAR products, I enjoy a consistently fast and reliable wireless connection; with no dropoffs. NETGEAR has enabled me to work faster, more efficiently, and without headaches.
CUSTOMER CHALLENGES Enable wireless Internet connectivity in residence Extend wireless connection through two floors Support VoIP phone service SOLUTION WGXBMbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender WGXB102 Expands your existing home network to provide you with wireless Internet access through any power outlet in your home. WGT634U 108 Mbps Wireless Storage Router WGT634U lets you enjoy convenient access to your media and other files wherever you go! Just plug an external USB 2.0 hard disk drive or memory stick into NETGEARs 108 Mbps Wireless Storage Router. R E S U LT S Ensures fast, easy setup Provides reliable wireless access anywhere in house Prevents dropouts or other interruptions in service Enables seamless access to VoIP phone service
A Very Satisfied Customer
Kalmans company is currently housed in offices on a single floor. Although he does not need a NETGEAR Wireless Range Extender at work, he has already replaced eZComs previous Wireless Router with a NETGEAR 108 Mbps Wireless Router. The company also uses a number of other NETGEAR products to power its production application and office environments. As eZCom continues to grow and additional office space is needed, its a safe bet that Kalman will again turn to NETGEAR to extend his companys connectivity. Every time the opportunity arises, I talk about how pleased I am with the NETGEAR product line. Kalman says. I have friends who used to run CAT-5 wires through their hallways in their homes, as an alternative to running wiring through their walls. The NETGEAR Wireless Range Extender and Bridge has turned out to be the perfect solution for them. These products are nothing short of fantastic!

NETGEAR to the Rescue

Not only was Kalman unable to work where and in the manner he wished, he was unable to use his Vonage VoIP (Voice-Over Internet Protocol) telephone service for six months. Fortunately, in 2004 Kalman found the ideal solution tucked among his holiday presents: a NETGEAR WGXB102 Wall-Plugged Wireless Range Extender and a 108 Mbps Wireless Router. In no time, says Kalman, he was working wirelessly. I just plugged the NETGEAR XE102 Ethernet bridge into the wall upstairs, where my cable Internet service was terminated, then plugged the NETGEAR Wireless Range Extender into the wall downstairs, where I wanted to work on my laptop, Kalman explains. In seconds, I was up and running! It was so easy to do I was really excited by how great the wireless reception was, and how simple it was to set up.

4500 Great America Parkway Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com Phone: 1.888.NETGEAR www.NETGEAR.com
2005 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the Netgear Logo, and Everybodys connecting 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. Information is subject to change without notice. All rights reserved.
Wireless Range Extender Enables VoIP, Too
So happy with the NETGEAR Range Extender was Kalman that he immediately purchased a second unit. This additional product helped Kalman solve his telephone woes.