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Netgear XAUB2511, XAU2511 Owner's Manual

Powerline Music Extender XAU2511

350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
October 2012
202-10955-01 v1.0
Powerline Music Extender XAU2511
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Contents

Chapter 1 Getting Started
Chapter 2 Using ReadySHARE Features
Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
LED and Feature Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
How the Music Extender Fits in Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Set Up the Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Set Up a New Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Add the Music Extender to an Existing Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . 11
Powerline Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Install the NETGEAR USB Media Extender Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Download the NETGEAR USB Media Extender Utility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Install the NETGEAR USB Media Extender Utility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Use the USB to Audio Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
ReadySHARE AirMusic for Smartphones and Tablets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Set Up ReadySHARE AirMusic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Use ReadySHARE AirMusic on iOS Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Use ReadySHARE AirMusic on Android Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
ReadySHARE Music for Computers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Set Up ReadySHARE Music . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Use ReadySHARE Music After the First Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
ReadySHARE USB Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Set Up ReadySHARE USB Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
ReadyShare Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Set Up ReadySHARE Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Chapter 3 Using NETGEAR genie
Install NETGEAR genie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Powerline Utility Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Security Icon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
View the Link Rate between Powerline Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Change the Name of a Powerline Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Turn LEDs Off or On. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Set the Powerline Encryption Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
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Reset a Device to Factory Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Add a Device to the Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Access NETGEAR Web genie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Upgrade the Firmware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Chapter 4 Troubleshooting
Basic Functioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Troubleshooting Tips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
If You Do Not See All Your Devices with the NETGEAR genie . . . . . . . . . 40
If You Do Not See the Powerline Icon on Your Network Map . . . . . . . . . . 40
Symantec Endpoint Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Appendix A Supplemental Information
Technical Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Appendix B Notification of Compliance
Index
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1. Getting Started

This chapter describes your Powerline Music Extender XAU2511 and how your extender can fit into a home network. It also explains the security features and how to customize the encryption key for added security.
This chapter includes:
• Hardware Features
• How the Music Extender Fits in Your Network
• Set Up the Powerline Network
• Powerline Network Security
• Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at
http://support.netgear.com.
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Powerline Music Extender XAU2511
Ethernet cablePowerline Music Extender
Resource CD
USB to audio cable
XAU2511
On/Off switch
Ethernet
Ethernet LED
Filtered
Power LED
Powerline LED
Factory
Security
USB port
button
Reset button
port
AC socket

Hardware Features

The package includes a Powerline Music Extender XAU2511, a USB to Audio cable, and an Ethernet cable. Products sold in some regions might include a resource CD.
Figure 1. Package contents
The following illustration shows the hardware features of the Music Extender:
Figure 2. Powerline Music Extender XAU2511
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LED and Feature Descriptions

Table 1. LED descriptions
Item Description
Power LED
Powerline LED • Solid. The device is connected to a Powerline network.
Ethernet LED
• Solid green. The electrical power is on.
• Blinking green. The device is in the process of restarting or establishing security.
• Off. T
• Off. Th
encryption key.
The Pick A Plug feature lets you pick the electrical outle indicated by the color of the Powerline LED:
Green. Link rate > 80 Mbp (Good)
• Solid green. The device has an active Ethernet connection.
• Off. The
here is no electrical power.
e device has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same
t with the strongest link rate,
s
Amber. Link rate > 50 and < 80 Mbps (Fair)
re is no Ethernet connection.
Red. Link rate < 50 Mbps (Poor)
Buttons and Switches
• Factory Reset. Press the Factory Reset button on the side of the Music Extender for
1 second, and then release it to return the Music Extender to its factory default settings.
• Security. If you set
Music Extender into the wall socket, press its Security button for 2 seconds. Then, press the Security button on any Powerline device in your existing network for 2 seconds. Both buttons must be pressed within 2 minutes.
• On/Off.
Use the On/Off switch to turn the device on and off. When this switch is in the
Off position, the filtered AC socket still has power.
security on your other Powerline devices, after you plug your new
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Ethernet Port
The Powerline Music Extender XAU2511 uses an Ethernet port to convert a standard electrical wall outlet into a high-speed network connection. The high-speed network connection brings Internet connectivity to any device with an Ethernet port, such as a game console, Blu-ray™ player, smart TV, HD set-top box, network DVR, or computer. All devices on your home network that are plugged into a Powerline adapter or extender are interoperable.
USB Port
The Powerline Music Extender XAU2511 uses a USB port to connect your USB devices to your home network. Connected devices can use the ReadySHARE music and networking features. The ReadySHARE music features let you connect audio speakers to your network and play music wirelessly. The ReadySHARE networking features let you connect USB printers and USB hard drives to your home network so they can be accessed through WiFi.
Filtered AC Socket
The filtered AC socket can remove some electrical noise that might affect Powerline performance. Plugging the power plugs of nearby devices into the filtered AC socket improves performance.
Product Label
The product label shows unique details specific to your device. The product label is located on the back of the device. The label contains:
• Model number
• MAC address
• Serial number
• AirMusic name
• Device password

How the Music Extender Fits in Your Network

You can use one or more Music Extenders to extend your home network anywhere in your house using your electrical power lines.
A Powerline network consists of two or more compatible Powerline devices that communicate with each other. One of the Powerline devices is connected with an Ethernet cable to your router so that the Powerline network is linked to your local area network (LAN). That way each Powerline device can communicate with the router and use its Internet connection.
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Powerline Music Extender XAU2511
Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
PowerlinePowerline
Music Extender
Printer
Audio speakers
USB hard drive
Gaming console
XAU2511
The following illustration shows an existing Powerline network with one Powerline device in Room 1, a second Powerline device in Room 2, and a Music Extender in Room 3:
Figure 3. Music Extender connected to the Powerline network
To form a Powerline network, you need at least two compatible Powerline devices (including the Music Extender).
For best performance, plan the locatio
• Use a
n electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch to avoid someone
n of your Powerline devices:
unknowingly turning off the power to the outlet.
• Do not p
lug Powerline products into a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as
this might prevent them from working correctly or reduce the network performance.
• Powerline pro
ducts must be plugged into a wall outlet. If you are using a power strip, plug
the power strip into the filtered AC socket of the Music Extender.
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First Powerline
device
Music Extender XAU2511

Set Up the Powerline Network

You can set up a new Powerline network that includes the Music Extender, or you can add the Music Extender to an existing Powerline network.

Set Up a New Powerline Network

Different Powerline product models can share the network. All NETGEAR Powerline HomePlug AV products are compatible with the Powerline Music Extender XAU2511.
To set up a new Powerline network:
1. Make su
Ethernet wired connections are working.
a. On
b. On
Plug the first Powerline device (sold
2.
separately) into a wall outlet near your router or gateway LAN port on your router or gateway using an Ethernet cable.
For more detailed instructions, see the inst
3. Plug the Music
near the USB devices that you want to connect to the Music Extender.
ait for each Powerline adapter or extender
4. W
to be recognized by the Powerline network.
The Power and Powerline LEDs should turn o seconds, or up to 80 seconds. If the Powerline LEDs are green or amber, the devices are successfully connected. A red LED indicates a poor link rate. In this case, move the device to another electrical outlet with a better connection.
re that your WiFi router or gateway is connected to the Internet and that your
a computer that is connected to your router or gateway using an Ethernet cable,
open a web browser and navigate to a web page.
a computer or device that is connected to your wireless network, open a web
browser and navigate to a web page.
. Then, connect the device to the
allation guide that came in the package.
Extender into a wall outlet
n. This could take as little as 5
5. Set up security as explained in Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key on
page 12.
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Add the Music Extender to an Existing Powerline Network

If you have an existing Powerline network, make sure one of the Powerline devices is connected to your WiFi router or gateway so that the Powerline network is linked to your local area network (LAN) and WiFi network. Your existing Powerline network must have two or more compatible Powerline devices that communicate with each other.
To add the Music Extender to an existing Powerline network:
1. Plug the Music Extender into a wall outlet near the USB devices that you want to connect to
the Music Extender.
2. Wait for each Powerline adapter or extender to be recognized by the Powerline network.
The Power and Powerline LEDs should turn on. This could take as little as 5 seconds, or up to 80 seconds. If the Powerline LEDs are green or amber, the devices are successfully connected. A red LED indicates a poor link rate. In this case, move the device to another electrical outlet with a better connection.
3. Set up security as explained in Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key on
page 12.

Powerline Network Security

A Powerline network consists of two or more compatible Powerline devices using the same network encryption key. Securing your network is crucial. By encrypting the information you send over the Powerline network, you help to keep it secure from hackers. If you do not set up security on your network, anyone nearby with a Powerline network can potentially use their connection to gain access to your network and information you send over the Internet. This is especially relevant in settings such as apartment buildings, office buildings, dorm rooms, and other more populated areas.
There are two ways to secure your Powerline network.
• Use the Security button located on the Powerline device to automatically generate a
random encryption key. See page 12.
• Use NETGEAR genie to configure your Powerline network with an encryption key that
you specify. See
For information about using NETGEAR genie to configure Powerline security or to manage Powerline devices, see
To return the Music Extender to its factory default settings, press its Reset button for 1 second.
Install NETGEAR genie on page 27.
Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key on
Set the Powerline Encryption Key on page 32.
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CAUTION:

Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key

Note: A Powerline device can generate a private key only once. If you
want to replace a private key, first reset the Powerline devices to their factory settings. To do this either press the Reset button for 1 second, then release, or use the NETGEAR genie factory defaults feature (see Reset a Device to Factory Settings on page 34).
You can use the Security button to change the default encryption key and set a private encryption key inste
To set the encryption key:
ad. The default encryption key is HomePlugAV.
1. Make su
Verify that the Power and Powerline LEDs on each device are lit solid green.
re that all of the Powerline devices that you want to configure are plugged in.
Do not press the Security button on the Powerline device until the Power and Powerline LEDs on each Powerline device in your network are lit solid green. Pressing the Security button too soon can temporarily disable Powerline communication. If this should occur, reset the Powerline device to its factory default settings (press the Reset button for 1 second, then release).
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2. Press the Powerline Security button on the first Powerline device for 2 seconds.
• The Power
• The Powerline
LED starts blinking after you release the button.
device automatically creates a new, randomly generated network
encryption key that each other Powerline device on the network will use.
At this point, the other Powerline devices in your network cannot communicate with each
ther.
o
3. Within 2 minutes of pre
ssing the Security button on the first Powerline device, press the Security button on the second Powerline device for 2 seconds. You need to press both Security buttons within 2 minutes.
• The Power
• This
process allows the second Powerline device to use the same network encryption
key as the first device, so that they can communicate.
LED starts blinking after you release the button.
When the Power LEDs stop blinking and the Powerline LEDs are lit solid green, the two d
evices should be able to communicate.
Note: This process works for only one pair of Powerline devices at a time.
If you have more than two Powerline devices, repeat this process for each additional Powerline device to be configured.
The devices retain security settings even if they are unplugged.
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2. Using ReadySHARE Features

The Powerline Music Extender XAU2511 provides ReadySHARE music and networking features using the NETGEAR USB Media Extender utility.
The ReadySHARE features let you:
• Play music wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet.
• Play music wirelessly from your computer.
• Connect USB storage devices to your home network.
• Connect USB printer and scanners to your home network.
This chapter includes:
• Install the NETGEAR USB Media Extender Utility
• Use the USB to Audio Cable
• ReadySHARE AirMusic for Smartphones and Tablets
• ReadySHARE Music for Computers
• ReadySHARE USB Storage
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• ReadyShare Printer
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Install the NETGEAR USB Media Extender Utility

To use the ReadySHARE Music and networking features, you must install the NETGEAR USB Media Extender utility on your computer. This utility is provided on the resource CD that came with your Music Extender. If your Music Extender did not come with a resource CD, you can download the NETGEAR USB Media Extender utility from the NETGEAR website.

Download the NETGEAR USB Media Extender Utility

The NETGEAR USB Media Extender utility is a free download available from the NETGEAR website.
To download the NETGEAR USB Media Extender utility:
rom the computer that is connected to your Powerline network, launch an Internet
1. F
browser, and visit http://support.netgear.com.
2. Click the For Home tab.
3. In the search box, type
4. From the downloads list, select the
5. Click the Downl
computer.
oad button to download the NETGEAR USB Media Extender utility to your
xau2511 and press Enter.
Using ReadySHARE Features
NETGEAR USB Media Extender utility.
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Install the NETGEAR USB Media Extender Utility

To install the NETGEAR USB Media Extender utility:
1. Insert the resource CD into the computer that is connected to a Powerline device.
Note: If you do not have a resource CD, follow the instructions in
Download the NETGEAR USB Media Extender Utility on page 15.
Run the file that you downloaded.
2. Follow the onscreen instructions to install the NETGEAR USB Media Extender utility.
3. After you install the utility, select the language.
The NETGEAR USB Media Extender utility launches.
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