NETGEAR Network Card xavb5201 v2 User Manual

Installation  
Powerline 500  
Model XAVB5201 v2  
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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, go to  
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 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.  
Off. There is no electrical power.  
Ethernet LED  
Solid. The Ethernet port is linked.  
Off. There is no Ethernet connection.  
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)  
Off. The adapter has not found any other compatible  
Powerline devices using the same encryption key.  
Factory Reset  
button  
Press the Factory Reset button for one second, then release  
it to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default  
settings.  
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Ethernet port  
Connect your computers, networking equipment, and other  
equipment that uses an Ethernet cable, to your Powerline  
network.  
Security button Use the Security button to create a secure Powerline  
network.  
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.  
Note: If, aſter 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.  
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Install Your Adapters  
Room 1  
Room 2  
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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  
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.  
Note: If, aſter 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.  
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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.  
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Troubleshooting Tips  
Power LED is off.  
Make sure that power is supplied to the electrical  
outlet, and that the Powerline devices are not plugged  
into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector.  
Power LED is blinking  
amber.  
Power saving mode occurs when the Ethernet LED is  
off. This can occur in the following circumstances:  
The Ethernet cable is unplugged.  
The device connected through the Ethernet cable  
is turned off.  
The adapter is idle for 10 minutes.  
It returns to normal mode within two seconds  
aſter the Ethernet link is up.  
Pick A Plug LED is off.  
If you have set network security, make sure  
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.  
Pick A Plug LED is  
amber or red.  
Move the Powerline device closer to the other  
Powerline devices.  
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Ethernet LED is off.  
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. Aſter 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 official 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.  
Trademarks  
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered  
trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other  
countries. Information is subject to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. All rights  
reserved.  
Compliance  
For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit  
For regulatory compliance information, visit:  
See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.  
Netgear, Inc.  
350 East Plumeria Drive  
201-18267-02  
San Jose, CA 95134, USA  
July 2014  
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