Netgear XEPS103 Installation Manual

Space-Saving Powerline

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Spac e-S avin g Pow erli ne

Netw ork Exte nder (XE PS103 )

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85 M bps Power line

Netw ork Adap ter (XE1 03)

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(Sol d Se para tely )

Network Extender Data Sheet
XEPS103

Plug and Play Connection of a Powerline Network

• Extends secure 14 and 85 Mbps Powerline network connections to any electrical outlet

• Reduces clutter on power outlets—one plug supplies both power and network extensions

• Simple plug and play installation

Key Features

• Transforms any electrical outlet into an Ethernet network connection

• Connects to any router’s Ethernet port and extends the network via powerline

• Space-saving 2-in-1 design uses only 1 power outlet when used with many
NETGEAR routers

• Compatible with HomePlug 1.0 Powerline devices

1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327)
Email: [e-mail]

XEPS103 Space-Saving Powerline Network Extender

Connects
to power

Connects

to router’s

power port

After

Before

Connects
to router ’s
ethernet port

Simple Plug & Play

System Requirements

Configuration Utility: Microsoft®

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Windows® Vista™, XP, 2000, ME,
or 98SE

Network Protocol Compatibility

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1 IEEE 802.3 (10Base-T), IEEE 802.3u

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(100Base-Tx), IEEE 802.3x (Full-duplex
flow control)

Ports

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10/100 Mbps Ethernet port

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Auto-Negotiation

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Auto Uplink

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Environmental Specifications

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Operating Temperature: 0–40º C

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Operating Humidity: 10~90% RH (max)

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Storage Temperature: -25–70º C

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Storage Humidity: 5~95% RH (max)

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Power Supply

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Input: AC 100-240V

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Output: DC 12V/1A

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Status LEDs

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Power LED

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PowerLine Link/ACT LED

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Ethernet Link/ACT LED

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The XEPS103 Powerline Network Extender extends secure 14 and 85 mbps network connections
to any electrical outlet in your home. The network extender connects to any router’s Ethernet
port and extends the network via Powerline. The space saving 2-in-1 design reduces clutter
and uses only one power outlet when used with many Netgear routers. One plug supplies
both power and network extension. The XEPS103 is a simple plug and play installation and is
compatible with HomePlug 1.0 Powerline devices. The XEPS103 requires use with NETGEAR
XE102, XE103, XE104.

Functions

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Security Network ID

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Diagnostics

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HomePlug

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HomePlug v1.0 compatible

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Data Transfer Rate: Up to 85 Mbps,

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real throughput greater than 25 Mbps
Frequency Band: 4.3~20.9MHz

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Modulation: OFDM symble modulation

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Security

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56-bit DES encryption

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Physical Specifications

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Dimensions: 46 x 70 x 125 mm

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(1.81 x 2.76 x 4.9 in)s

Package Contents

Space-Saving Powerline Network

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Extender (XEPS103)
Power Cord

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Installation Guide

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Setup CD

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Warranty Card

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Support and Information Card

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NETGEAR Related Products

Network RangeMax Wireless Router

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(WPN824v2)
Super-G Wireless Router (WGT624)

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Wireless-G Router (WGR614)

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54 Mbps Wall-Plugged Wireless Range

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Extender Kit (WGXB102)
Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge (XE102)

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85 Mbps Powerline Network Adapter

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(XE103)
Wall-Plugged Ethernet 4 Port Switch

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(XE104)
5-Port Fast Ethernet Switch (FS605)

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8-Port Fast Ethernet Switch (FS608)

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5-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch (GS605)

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8-Port Gigabit Desktop Switch (GS608)

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ProSafe 802.11G Wireless Access Point

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(WG102)
Printer USB Print Server (PS121)

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Warranty

NETGEAR 1-year warranty

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(see information enclosed)

4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327)
E-mail: [e-mail]
www.NETGEAR.com

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to change without notice. All rights reserved.

*Free basic installation support provided for 90 days from date of purchase. Advanced product features and configurations are not
included in free basic installation support; optional premium support available.

**Actual performance may vary due to operating conditions DS-XEPS103-03/07