How the powerline extender fits in your network, Prepare to install your powerline extender, How the powerline adapter fits in your network – NETGEAR ProSafe Wireless Access Point WG102 User Manual
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XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender User Guide
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v1.0, February 2007
How the Powerline Extender Fits in Your Network
Besides its function as a Powerline adapter, the XEPS103 acts as the power adapter for your router.
Thus power can be provided to both the XEPS103 and your router through one AC power outlet.
You can use the XEPS103 Powerline Extender with other HomePlug Powerline adapters (such as
the XE103 Wall-plugged Ethernet Adapter) to implement or extend an Ethernet local area network
(LAN) anywhere in your house using your existing electrical power line in place of a dedicated
LAN wiring infrastructure. An example is illustrated in the following diagram for a minimal
network consisting of two PowerLine devices:
Follow the instructions below to set up your Powerline extender.
Prepare to Install Your Powerline Extender
The XEPS103 is designed for easy installation. Check that these minimum requirements are met.
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Your router uses a 12V 1A power adapter. This includes, but is not limited to, the following
Netgear router and switch models:
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FVS318
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GS105, GS605, GS608
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WG102
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WGPS606
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WGR614, WGT624, WGT624SC
Figure 1-1
XEPS103
Computer
Internet
Ethernet Network
Access
XE103
Computer
Ethernet Network
(always encrypted)
PowerLine Network
Router