NETGEAR xavb5201 v2 User Manual

Installation

Powerline 500

Model XAVB5201 v2

Package Contents

In some regions, a resource CD is included with your product.

2

Getting Started

Powerline networking solutions give you an alternative to Ethernet-only
or wireless networks by extending your signal using the electrical wiring.
Plug 2 or more compatible Powerline 500 devices into electrical outlets to
create or extend your wired home network. In addition to Powerline 500
devices, you can add Homeplug AV certified adapters, for a total of up to
16 devices. For a complete list of Homeplug AV certified devices, go to

http://www.homeplug.org/certified_products.

You can use the Pick A Plug feature to choose the best combination of
outlets.

You can use the Security button on each Powerline device to secure the
links between the Powerline devices.

3

Meet Your Adapter

Before you install your adapter, familiarize yourself with its LEDs,
buttons, and port.

Power LED

Ethernet LED

Pick A Plug LED

Factory Reset button

Security button

Ethernet port

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Power LED Solid green. The electrical power is on.

Blinking amber. The adapter is in power saving mode.

Blinking green. The adapter is in the process of setting up

security.

O. There is no electrical power.

Ethernet LED Solid. The Ethernet port is linked.

O. There is no Ethernet connection.

Pick A Plug LED The Pick A Plug feature lets you pick the electrical outlet with

Factory Reset
button

the strongest link rate, indicated by the color displayed by the
LED:

Solid. The adapter is connected to a Powerline network.

• Green. Link rate > 80 Mbps (best)

• Amber. Link rate > 50 and < 80 Mbps (better)

• Red. Link rate < 50 Mbps (good)

O. The adapter has not found any other compatible

Powerline devices using the same encryption key.

Press the Factory Reset button for one second, then release
it to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default
settings.

5

Ethernet port Connect your computers, networking equipment, and other

Security button Use the Security button to create a secure Powerline

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 Pick A Plug LED). Pressing this button too soon can
temporarily disable Powerline communication. If this occurs, use the Factory
Reset button to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings.

equipment that uses an Ethernet cable, to your Powerline
network.

network.

Note: If, aer creating a secure Powerline network, you want to add another

adapter, perform a factory reset on all of the adapters and then perform this
procedure.

6

Install Your Adapters

Room 1 Room 2

7

Secure Your Network

¾ To create a secure network:

1. Plug in your new adapters.

2. Wait until the Pick A Plug LEDs are blinking.

3. Press the Security button for two seconds, then press the Security

button on one of the other adapters in your existing network for two
seconds. Both buttons must be pressed within two minutes.

Note: The Security button does not work in power saving mode (see
Troubleshooting Tips on page 10).

Warning: Do not press the
installation is complete and the adapters are communicating with each
other (indicated by the blinking Pick A Plug LED). Pressing this button too
soon can temporarily disable Powerline communication. If this occurs, use
the

Factory Reset

default settings.

Note: If, aer creating a secure Powerline network, you want to add

another adapter, perform a factory reset on all of the adapters and then
perform this procedure.

button to return the Powerline adapter to its factory

Security

button on the Powerline adapter until

8

Add Adapters

To add adapters before you have configured the security feature, just plug
them in and connect the adapters to your equipment.

¾ To add adapters to a Powerline network with security set:

1. Plug in and connect the new adapters.

2. On all of the previously installed adapters, press and hold the Factory
Reset button for one second.

This returns them to the factory settings.

3. Secure the Powerline network:

a. On any of the adapters, press and hold the Security button for

two seconds.

b. On any one of the other adapters, press and hold the Security

button for two seconds.

Both buttons must be pressed within two minutes.

9

Troubleshooting Tips

Power LED is o. Make sure that power is supplied to the electrical

Power LED is blinking
amber.

Pick A Plug LED is o. • If you have set network security, make sure

Pick A Plug LED is
amber or red.

outlet, and that the Powerline devices are not plugged
into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector.

Power saving mode occurs when the Ethernet LED is
o. This can occur in the following circumstances:

• The Ethernet cable is unplugged.

• The device connected through the Ethernet cable
is turned o.

• The adapter is idle for 10 minutes.
It returns to normal mode within two seconds
aer the Ethernet link is up.

that all Power line devices are using the same
encryption key; see the online user manual for
details.

• Press the Factory Reset button on each device for
one second to return the Powerline adapter to its

factory default settings

Move the Powerline device closer to the other
Powerline devices.

10

.

Ethernet LED is o. • Make sure that the Ethernet cables are working

and securely plugged into the devices.

• Press the Factory Reset button on each device
for one second to return the Powerline adapter to
its factory default settings.

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Technical Support

Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. Aer installing your device, locate
the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at

https://my.netgear.com. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR

telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the
NETGEAR website.

For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com.

NETGEAR recommends that you use only the ocial NETGEAR support resources. You
can get the user manual online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link
in the product’s user interface.

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Compliance

For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit

http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/.

For regulatory compliance information, visit:

http://www.netgear.com/about/regulatory/.

See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.

Netgear, Inc.

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July 2014

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