NETGEAR XE104 manual Chapter Introduction, Key Features

Chapter 2

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the NETGEAR® XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch. The XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch lets you completely network your home by simply plugging into your existing electrical wiring, so your network connection is as close as the nearest 110-volt electrical outlet. Now your high-speed cable/DSL connection can be available in every room. And you can also extend an existing Ethernet network to PCs in other rooms without any additional wiring.

This chapter describes the features of the NETGEAR XE104 85 Mbps Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch.

Key Features

Note: This manual provides information on the complete features as of the date of publication. Earlier versions of this product may not have all the features presented in this manual. Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com/products/XE104.asp where you will find product firmware updates for your XE104.

The XE104 Wall-Plugged Ethernet Switch provides the following features:

•Data encryption for the PowerLine network.

•Easy installation and management utility

•Device and PowerLine network passwords

•Front panel LEDs for easy monitoring of status and activity.

Introduction 2-1

v1.0, September 2005