Reviews of the XE102 Powerline Wall-Plugged Ethernet Bridge
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CNET Review
The Good: Driverless installation; elegant configuration utility; trim design.
The Bad: Comparatively slow data-transfer rates.
The Bottom Line: The Netgear XE102 is one of the most compact power-line Ethernet bridges on the market, making it ideal for outlets in cramped corners or along baseboards.
Manufacturer: NetGear Inc.
Part number: XE102
General
- Device Type Bridge
- Form Factor External
- Width 3.9 in
- Depth 1.9 in
- Height 2.9 in
- Networking Device Type Bridge
- Weight 0.4 lbs
- Localization English / United States
- Form factor External
Networking
- Data Link Protocol Ethernet, HomePlug 1.0
- Connectivity Technology Wired
- Data Transfer Rate 14 Mbps
- Networking type Bridge
- Status Indicators Power, Link OK, Link activity
- Compliant Standards IEEE 802.3, HomePlug 1.0
- Spread Spectrum Method OFDM
- Line Coding Format ROBO, DBPSK, DQPSK
Expansion / Connectivity
- Expansion Slots Total (Free) None
- Interfaces 1 x Network - Ethernet 10Base-T - RJ-45, 1 x Network / power - HomePlug 1.0 - Power
- Compatible Slots None
- Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type:Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type Port(s) Total (Free) / Connector Type 1 Network Ethernet 10Base-T:RJ-45, 1 Network / power HomePlug 1.0:Power
- Expansion Slot(s) Total (Free) None
Miscellaneous
- Cables Included 1 x Network cable ( External ) - 6 ft
- Encryption Algorithm DES
- Compliant Standards UL, FCC Class B certified
Power
- Power Device Power supply - Internal
- Voltage Required AC 120 V ( 60 Hz )
- Power Supply / Device Power supply Internal
- Voltage Required 60 Hz
Software / System Requirements
- Software Included Drivers & Utilities
- OS Required Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000/XP
Manufacturer Warranty
- Service & Support 3 years warranty
- Service & Support Details Limited warranty - 3 years
Environmental Parameters
- Min Operating Temperature 32 °F
- Max Operating Temperature 104 °F
- Humidity Range Operating 10 - 90%
Cable(s) / Peripheral(s)
- Cable(s) Included 1 Network cable External 6 ft
Expansion / Port(s) Required
- Slot(s) Required None
Warranty
- Service / Support Details Limited warranty 3 years
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