Netgear XE602 XE602 Installation Guide - Page 6

2 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. You will need one of NETGEAR's Powerline adapters in each room that you want part of the home network. The XE602 Powerline Ethernet adapter can easily connect to any device with a 10BaseT or a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port. In order to share your Cable or DSL connection among PCs in different rooms, you will need the following: Home Office PC Cable/DSL Modem Router Powerline Adapter XE602 • Cable or DSL Modem • Cable/DSL Gateway Router (such as the NETGEAR RP614 or XR814) • A XE602 Powerline Ethernet Adapter connected to the Router (unless you are using the NETGEAR XR814 Powerline Cable/DSL router) 4