Netgear XAUB2511 installation guide

Powerline Music Extender (XAUB2511) Installation Guide

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Package Contents

XAU2511 Powerline Adapter

Products sold in some locations have a  Resource CD.

USB to Audio

cable

Ethernet cables (2)

XAV1601 Powerline Adapter

Note: NETGEAR recommends that you do not plug a Powerline

adapter directly into a power strip. See Advanced Setup on page 23 for instructions.

Hardware Features

Security button

Power LED

Ethernet port and LED

Factory Reset button

On/Off button

Filtered  AC Socket

XAU2511

XAV1601

Ethernet port

Filtered AC Socket

Security button

Factory Reset button

Power LED

Powerline LED

Ethernet LED

USB port

Powerline LED

Powerline Adapter Setup

If you do not have Powerline adapters at home, do the following:

1. Plu

2. P

3. M

4. Optional. If you want to change the default security key on your

g the XAV1601 adapter into an AC wall outlet near your Wi-Fi

router/gateway.

lug the XAU2511 adapter into the AC wall outlet where you

want to hear the music or put the printer.

ake sure the Powerline LEDs on each adapte r are lit.

The lit LEDs indicate that the adapters are associated and connected to th

Powerline network, see Advanced Setup on

e network.

page 23.

If you have Powerline adapters at home, do the following:

Make sure the new XAU2511 and XAV1601 adapters and your e

xisting adapters are on the same security key so they can work

together:

1. Plu

2. Wh

g the XAU2511 into a power outlet. en the Power LED lights, press the Security button for 2

seconds until the Power LED starts to blink.

3. On

one of your existing Powerline adapters, press the Security

button for 2 seconds until the Power LED starts to blink. When the Power LED stops blinking, the two devices are

con

nected and paired on the same network key.

4. Do the same pairing operations with the XAV1601.

Troubleshooting

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If the Powerline LED is not green, plug the Powerline adapter into the wall po

wer outlet. If there is a power strip, plug the power strip into the

Powerline adapter socket.

After you finish plugging in the adapter and if the Powerline LED is off or red, place the Powerline adapter into another AC wall outlet.

Note: See LED Descriptions o

n page 24 for a description of the LEDs

Powerline Music Extender Features

The Powerline Music Extender provides music and networking features. The Play Music Anywhere features let you play music wirelessly. The networking features let you connect USB storage devices and USB printer/scanners to your home ne tw or k.

Play Music Anywhere Features

The Play Music Anywhere features are ReadySHARE AirMusic and ReadySHARE Music.

ReadySHARE AirMusic

ReadySHARE AirMusic lets you play music wirelessly from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Android devices. The music is played on audio speakers, such as USB speakers or a Hi-Fi stereo system. NETGEAR supports all types of stereo speaker because it has a USB to RCA + 3.5 mm Mini jack cable (included).

ReadySHARE Music

ReadySHARE Music lets you play music from your computer on a remote audio speaker, such as USB speakers or a Hi-Fi system.

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