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XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual

Connecting a Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter to the Router

1.Plug an XAV5501 into a power outlet near your router.

Use the supplied gray Ethernet cable to connect from the XAV5501 to a LAN port on your router so that the Powerline network can gain access to the Internet. The Power and Ethernet LEDs on the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter should turn on.

Note: It is not necessary to disconnect your router from your computer.

XAV5501 Powerline

AV+ 500 Adapter

Router

Supplied Ethernet cable

Laptop PC

Desktop PC

Figure 3. Connecting the XAV5501 to a Router

2.Once the Powerline adapter is plugged in and power is first applied, check to see that the Power LED is on.

3.After approximately 10 seconds, check to see that:

a.The Power LED is solid green.

b.The Powerline LED is lit.

c.The Ethernet LED is on or blinks.

8 Chapter 1. Installation and Basic Configuration

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Contents

XAV5501 Powerline AV+ Adapter Technical Support TrademarksStatement of Conditions Revision History Contents Installation and Basic Configuration How the Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter Fits in Your Network XAV5501 Product Label Powerline XAV5501 Adapter FeaturesLED and Feature Descriptions Model Number Feature Descriptions Installing Your Powerline XAV5501 Adapter Prepare for Installation Connecting a Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter to the Router Connecting the XAV5501 to a Router To add Powerline adapters Adding Adapters to Your Network Understanding Powerline Network Security Set the Encryption Key To set a private encryption key Installing the XAV5501 Powerline Utility To install the XAV5501 Powerline Utility Powerline Utility Screen Navigate to Start Programs Netgear Netgear Powerline Utility Change the Name of a Powerline Device Powerline Utility main screen Set Encryption Keys To name any Powerline device in your Powerline networkTurn LEDs On or Off Click Apply Security to Selected Devices Set Up Quality of Service QoSTo set the Encryption Key for the Powerline network QoS Setup screen Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility To prioritize by general application type To reset to factory defaults Reset a Device to Factory SettingsAdd a Device to a Powerline Network Click the Apply Security to Selected Devices button Security IconTo add a device from a locally connected computer Return to the Default Network Encryption Key Click the Use Default Encryption Key button Product Registration and Support Basic Functioning LED Troubleshooting Tips LED and Feature Troubleshooting Problems after Changing the Network Encryption Key Technical Specifications Supplemental Information Safety Information Electromagnetic Emissions Appendix A. Supplemental Information Netgear Powerline Products Notification of Compliance Regulatory Compliance Information FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Declaration Of Conformity GPL License Agreement Index Index