Netgear XWNB5221 Installation Manual
Quick Start
Powerline 500
Model XWNB5221
Package Contents
In some regions, a resource CD is included with your product.
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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, visit
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.
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Meet Your Adapters
Before you install your adapters, familiarize yourself with the LEDs,
buttons, and port.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point
(X W N5021)
Security button
Factory Reset button
Pick A Plug LED
Power LED
On/O switch
Wireless LED
Factory Reset button
Ethernet port
Powerline 500 Adapter
(X AV5221)
Power LED
Ethernet LED
Pick a Plug LED
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. The electrical power is o.
Wireless access points can take up to 30 seconds to power
on.
Ethernet LED Solid. The Ethernet port is linked.
O. The Ethernet port is not linked.
Pick A Plug LED The Pick A Plug feature lets you pick the electrical outlet with
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 did not find any other compatible Powerline
devices using the same encryption key.
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