XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual
Installing Your Powerline XAV5501 Adapter
Prepare for Installation:
1.Before you begin, verify the following:
•Your Ethernet network is set up.
•An Ethernet port is available on your router.
•Your Internet connection is working.
•An Ethernet port is available on each computer that will use a Powerline XAV5501 Adapter and is configured to work on your network. Usually, the default configuration settings (TCP/IP and DHCP) are fine.
2.Familiarize yourself with the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter.
The front panel has three lights: Power, Powerline, and Ethernet. The side panel has a Security button, and a Reset button. The Ethernet port is located on the bottom of the adapter. See Figure 2 on page 5.
3.Plan the location of your Powerline devices:
•Use an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall
switch to avoid someone unknowingly turning off the power to the outlet.
•Do not connect the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as this might prevent it from working correctly, or reduce the network performance.
•Avoid using the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter in an electrical outlet that is located near an appliance that uses a lot of power, such as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. This could potentially prevent the adapter from working correctly, or reduce network performance.
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