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Power |
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• Solid amber. The adapter is in power saving |
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• Blinking green. The adapter is in the process of |
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• Off. There is no electrical power. |
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• Solid. The adapter is connected to a Powerline |
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network. |
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• Off. The adapter has not found any other |
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encryption key. |
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Green: Link |
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Amber: Link rate |
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Ethernet |
• Solid. The Ethernet port is linked. |
LED |
• Off. There is no Ethernet connection. |
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Security |
After you plug in your new AV adapter, press the |
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Security button for 2 seconds, then press the |
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your existing network for 2 seconds. Both buttons |
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Note: The Security button does not work in power |
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saving mode (see “Power LED is amber” in the |
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Troubleshooting Tips table). |
Factory |
Press the Reset button for 1 second, then release |
Reset |
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Warning: Do not press the Security button on the Powerline adapter until installation is complete and the adapters are communicating with each other (indicated by the blinking Powerline LED). Pressing this button too soon can temporarily disable Powerline communication. If this should occur, use the Factory Reset button to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings.
Power LED is off |
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Make sure that power is supplied to the electrical |
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outlet, and that the Powerline devices are not plugged |
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into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector. |
Power LED is |
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Power saving mode occurs when the Ethernet LED is |
amber |
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off. This can occur when: |
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The Ethernet cable is unplugged. |
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The device connected through the Ethernet cable is |
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turned off. |
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The adapter is idle for 10 minutes. |
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It returns to normal mode within 2 seconds once the |
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Ethernet link is up. |
Powerline LED |
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If you have set network security, make sure that all |
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Power line devices are using the same encryption |
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key; see the online User Manual for details. |
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Press the Reset button on each device for 1 second |
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to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default |
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settings. |
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Powerline LED |
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Move the Powerline device to a closer location. |
is amber or red |
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Ethernet LED is |
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Make sure that the Ethernet cables are working and |
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securely plugged into the devices. |
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Press the Reset button on each device for 1 second |
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to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default |
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settings. |
This symbol was placed in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96 on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). If disposed of within the European Union, this product should be treated and recycled in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive.
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice.Other brand and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. ©2012 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
May 2012
Installation Guide
Powerline 500 (2-pack)
XAVB5201
Powerline 500
Nano Adapters
Ethernet cables |
In some regions, |
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a Resource CD is |
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product. |