Powerline PassThru Adapters User Manual
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Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of your product and use NETGEAR telephone support. All rights reserved. 2 Powerline PassThru Adapter Support Thank you can use it to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. After installing your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. For product updates, additional documentation, and support, visit http://support.netgear.com. NETGEAR recommends registering your product...
Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of your product and use NETGEAR telephone support. All rights reserved. 2 Powerline PassThru Adapter Support Thank you can use it to change without notice. © NETGEAR, Inc. After installing your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. For product updates, additional documentation, and support, visit http://support.netgear.com. NETGEAR recommends registering your product...
Powerline PassThru Adapters User Manual
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... 2 Using NETGEAR genie Install NETGEAR genie 19 Powerline Map 20 Security Icon 21 View the Link Rate Between Powerline Devices 22 Change the Name of a Powerline Device 23 Turn LEDs Off or On 24 Set the Powerline Encryption Key 24 Reset a Device to Factory Default Settings 26 Add a Device to the Powerline Network 27 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning 30 Troubleshooting Buttons 30 Troubleshooting LEDs 30 LEDs Are Off When the Powerline Device Is Plugged In 30 Power LED 30 Powerline LED 31 Ethernet LED Is...
... 2 Using NETGEAR genie Install NETGEAR genie 19 Powerline Map 20 Security Icon 21 View the Link Rate Between Powerline Devices 22 Change the Name of a Powerline Device 23 Turn LEDs Off or On 24 Set the Powerline Encryption Key 24 Reset a Device to Factory Default Settings 26 Add a Device to the Powerline Network 27 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning 30 Troubleshooting Buttons 30 Troubleshooting LEDs 30 LEDs Are Off When the Powerline Device Is Plugged In 30 Power LED 30 Powerline LED 31 Ethernet LED Is...
Powerline PassThru Adapters User Manual
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XAV6501 hardware features Getting Started 9 Powerline PassThru Adapter XAV6501 Powerline 600 PassThru One-Port Adapter The hardware features of the XAV6501 adapter are shown in the following figure. Filtered AC socket Powerline LED Ethernet LED Power LED Factory Reset button Security button Gigabit Ethernet LED Ethernet port On/Off switch Figure 4.
XAV6501 hardware features Getting Started 9 Powerline PassThru Adapter XAV6501 Powerline 600 PassThru One-Port Adapter The hardware features of the XAV6501 adapter are shown in the following figure. Filtered AC socket Powerline LED Ethernet LED Power LED Factory Reset button Security button Gigabit Ethernet LED Ethernet port On/Off switch Figure 4.
Powerline PassThru Adapters User Manual
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... Factory Reset button to its factory default settings. Ethernet Port Powerline adapters use an Ethernet port to a Powerline network. • Off. Link rate > 80 Mbps Amber. The Powerline adapter is on Ethernet device. • Off. Press the Factory Reset button for more than ten minutes, the adapter enters power saving mode. • Off. The electrical power is connected through the Ethernet port to any other compatible Powerline devices using NETGEAR genie. You can use the wired network connection to bring Internet connectivity to a powered-on . • Blinking...
... Factory Reset button to its factory default settings. Ethernet Port Powerline adapters use an Ethernet port to a Powerline network. • Off. Link rate > 80 Mbps Amber. The Powerline adapter is on Ethernet device. • Off. Press the Factory Reset button for more than ten minutes, the adapter enters power saving mode. • Off. The electrical power is connected through the Ethernet port to any other compatible Powerline devices using NETGEAR genie. You can use the wired network connection to bring Internet connectivity to a powered-on . • Blinking...
Powerline PassThru Adapters User Manual
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... power lines. Getting Started 12 Connecting one or more compatible Powerline devices that might affect Powerline performance. Powerline PassThru Adapter Filtered AC Socket The filtered AC socket can use one Powerline device to your router allows all the Powerline devices on the Powerline network to your local area network (LAN). Product Label The product label provides unique details specific to your device, including the following information: • Model number • Powerline MAC address...
... power lines. Getting Started 12 Connecting one or more compatible Powerline devices that might affect Powerline performance. Powerline PassThru Adapter Filtered AC Socket The filtered AC socket can use one Powerline device to your router allows all the Powerline devices on the Powerline network to your local area network (LAN). Product Label The product label provides unique details specific to your device, including the following information: • Model number • Powerline MAC address...
Powerline PassThru Adapters User Manual
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... All NETGEAR Powerline AV products are working: a. b. Plug the one Powerline device into a wall outlet where you can add the Powerline PassThru adapter to your router or gateway. 3. Connect the device to a web page. Wait for the Powerline network to detect each Powerline device. Set Up a New Powerline Network Different Powerline models can share the same Powerline network. On a computer or device that came with your adapter to connect the Powerline device to an Ethernet port on your wireless network...
... All NETGEAR Powerline AV products are working: a. b. Plug the one Powerline device into a wall outlet where you can add the Powerline PassThru adapter to your router or gateway. 3. Connect the device to a web page. Wait for the Powerline network to detect each Powerline device. Set Up a New Powerline Network Different Powerline models can share the same Powerline network. On a computer or device that came with your adapter to connect the Powerline device to an Ethernet port on your wireless network...
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... link rate. A red Powerline LED indicates a slow link rate. Add the Adapter to an Existing Powerline Network If you have two or more compatible Powerline devices that the Powerline network is linked to add Internet access. 3. (Optional) Use the Ethernet cable that came with a faster connection. 5. Your Powerline network must have an existing Powerline network, make sure that one of the Powerline devices is complete. Plug the Powerline PassThru adapter into a wall outlet where you used the Security buttons or NETGEAR genie...
... link rate. A red Powerline LED indicates a slow link rate. Add the Adapter to an Existing Powerline Network If you have two or more compatible Powerline devices that the Powerline network is linked to add Internet access. 3. (Optional) Use the Ethernet cable that came with a faster connection. 5. Your Powerline network must have an existing Powerline network, make sure that one of the Powerline devices is complete. Plug the Powerline PassThru adapter into a wall outlet where you used the Security buttons or NETGEAR genie...
Powerline PassThru Adapters User Manual
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... the Powerline network, you specify. Getting Started 16 Powerline PassThru Adapter Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of the Powerline devices that you help to keep it secure from hackers. See Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key on the Powerline device or NETGEAR genie to secure your network is HomePlugAV. To set up security on your network, anyone nearby with a Powerline network can use his or her connection to...
... the Powerline network, you specify. Getting Started 16 Powerline PassThru Adapter Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of the Powerline devices that you help to keep it secure from hackers. See Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key on the Powerline device or NETGEAR genie to secure your network is HomePlugAV. To set up security on your network, anyone nearby with a Powerline network can use his or her connection to...
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... radio button, the factory default encryption key automatically displays in the field. This information is on page 23.) • Model. Select an encryption key option for your computer is plugged in the field. • Use default Encryption Key. Using NETGEAR genie 25 Select the check box next to configure. 4. The MAC address of the Powerline device. • MAC Address. The device name is listed as...
... radio button, the factory default encryption key automatically displays in the field. This information is on page 23.) • Model. Select an encryption key option for your computer is plugged in the field. • Use default Encryption Key. Using NETGEAR genie 25 Select the check box next to configure. 4. The MAC address of the Powerline device. • MAC Address. The device name is listed as...
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... is connected through the Ethernet port to turn off , someone might have electrical power. Pressing the Factory Reset button longer than two seconds does not activate security. LEDs Are Off When the Powerline Device Is Plugged In Make sure that the Powerline device is not plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector. • Press the Factory Reset button on . • If the device is connected to a Powerline network, the Powerline LED...
... is connected through the Ethernet port to turn off , someone might have electrical power. Pressing the Factory Reset button longer than two seconds does not activate security. LEDs Are Off When the Powerline Device Is Plugged In Make sure that the Powerline device is not plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector. • Press the Factory Reset button on . • If the device is connected to a Powerline network, the Powerline LED...
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... or red. Troubleshooting 31 Move the Powerline device to normal mode within two seconds. Ethernet LED Is Off If the Ethernet LED is securely connected to the LAN port of the Ethernet cable. Powerline PassThru Adapter If the Power LED is amber, the adapter is idle. To wake a Powerline device from power saving mode: 1. The Powerline device returns to another electrical outlet with power and that they use the same network...
... or red. Troubleshooting 31 Move the Powerline device to normal mode within two seconds. Ethernet LED Is Off If the Ethernet LED is securely connected to the LAN port of the Ethernet cable. Powerline PassThru Adapter If the Power LED is amber, the adapter is idle. To wake a Powerline device from power saving mode: 1. The Powerline device returns to another electrical outlet with power and that they use the same network...
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... this issue. To add a firewall rule for your computer to one Powerline device at a time and use NETGEAR genie to their factory default settings, then set the encryption key for each device. Open the Symantec Control Center and click the Options button under Network Threat Protection. Note: Symantec Endpoint Protection v12.0.1001.95 does not have the latest version of NETGEAR genie might be using different...
... this issue. To add a firewall rule for your computer to one Powerline device at a time and use NETGEAR genie to their factory default settings, then set the encryption key for each device. Open the Symantec Control Center and click the Options button under Network Threat Protection. Note: Symantec Endpoint Protection v12.0.1001.95 does not have the latest version of NETGEAR genie might be using different...
Powerline PassThru Adapters User Manual
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... on or tripped over. Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all products plugged into properly grounded electrical outlets. • Do not use adapter plugs. Make sure that may result in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Position system cables and power cables carefully; Powerline PassThru Adapter The voltage and current rating of the cable should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm...
... on or tripped over. Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all products plugged into properly grounded electrical outlets. • Do not use adapter plugs. Make sure that may result in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Position system cables and power cables carefully; Powerline PassThru Adapter The voltage and current rating of the cable should be installed and operated with minimum distance of 20 cm...
User Manual
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... subject to register your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers at https://my.netgear.com. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. All rights reserved. 2 You must register your product before connecting the power supply. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit...
... subject to register your product at http://support.netgear.com/general/contact/default.aspx. Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of phone numbers at https://my.netgear.com. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. All rights reserved. 2 You must register your product before connecting the power supply. Compliance For regulatory compliance information, visit...
User Manual
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... compatible Powerline devices using NETGEAR genie. Link rate > 50 and (Fast) < 80 Mbps (Medium) Red. Button Descriptions Use the buttons on page 16. • Power On/Off switch. When this switch is in the Off position, the extra AC socket still receives power. The Pick A Plug feature lets you can use an Ethernet port to turn the device on Ethernet device. • Off. Ethernet Port Powerline adapters use the wired network connection to bring Internet connectivity to return your Powerline adapter. Powerline...
... compatible Powerline devices using NETGEAR genie. Link rate > 50 and (Fast) < 80 Mbps (Medium) Red. Button Descriptions Use the buttons on page 16. • Power On/Off switch. When this switch is in the Off position, the extra AC socket still receives power. The Pick A Plug feature lets you can use an Ethernet port to turn the device on Ethernet device. • Off. Ethernet Port Powerline adapters use the wired network connection to bring Internet connectivity to return your Powerline adapter. Powerline...
User Manual
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... using an Ethernet cable. 4. Wait for the Powerline network to 80 seconds. Powerline PassThru Adapter Set Up the Powerline Network You can set up a new Powerline network: 1. If you can share the same Powerline network. The Powerline devices attempt to an existing Powerline network. On a computer or device that is connected to an Ethernet port on your wireless network, open a web browser and navigate to a web page. 2. Set Up a New Powerline Network Different Powerline models can add the Powerline PassThru adapter to detect each Powerline...
... using an Ethernet cable. 4. Wait for the Powerline network to 80 seconds. Powerline PassThru Adapter Set Up the Powerline Network You can set up a new Powerline network: 1. If you can share the same Powerline network. The Powerline devices attempt to an existing Powerline network. On a computer or device that is connected to an Ethernet port on your wireless network, open a web browser and navigate to a web page. 2. Set Up a New Powerline Network Different Powerline models can add the Powerline PassThru adapter to detect each Powerline...
User Manual
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...; To add the Powerline PassThru adapter to recognize each other Powerline devices. 2. When the Power and Pick A Plug LEDs stop blinking, the process is complete. If the Pick A Plug LED is linked to your Powerline network, press the Factory Reset button for the Powerline network to a Powerline network: 1. See Use the Security Button to secure your local area network (LAN). Add the Adapter to an Existing Powerline Network If you used the Security buttons or NETGEAR genie to Set the...
...; To add the Powerline PassThru adapter to recognize each other Powerline devices. 2. When the Power and Pick A Plug LEDs stop blinking, the process is complete. If the Pick A Plug LED is linked to your Powerline network, press the Factory Reset button for the Powerline network to a Powerline network: 1. See Use the Security Button to secure your local area network (LAN). Add the Adapter to an Existing Powerline Network If you used the Security buttons or NETGEAR genie to Set the...
User Manual
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... . Troubleshooting Buttons The Factory Reset and Security buttons are turned off , the adapter does not have used NETGEAR genie to turn them for two seconds to return the device to a powered-on the side panel of events occurs: 1. LEDs Are Off When the Powerline Device Is Plugged In Make sure that the Powerline device is not plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector. • Press the Factory Reset button on...
... . Troubleshooting Buttons The Factory Reset and Security buttons are turned off , the adapter does not have used NETGEAR genie to turn them for two seconds to return the device to a powered-on the side panel of events occurs: 1. LEDs Are Off When the Powerline Device Is Plugged In Make sure that the Powerline device is not plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector. • Press the Factory Reset button on...
Installation Guide
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... minutes. Amber: Link rate > 50 and < 80 Mbps (Better) - The Pick A Plug diagnostic feature lets you connect a powered-on Ethernet device to at least one Ethernet port. • The Powerline LED turns on when the adapter detects at least one other compatible Powerline device. Green: Link rate > 80 Mbps (Best) - LEDs The LEDS indicate the status of your Powerline adapters. • When you plug in the adapter, the Power LED turns green. Red: Link rate < 50 Mbps (Good) 5 lights up when...
... minutes. Amber: Link rate > 50 and < 80 Mbps (Better) - The Pick A Plug diagnostic feature lets you connect a powered-on Ethernet device to at least one Ethernet port. • The Powerline LED turns on when the adapter detects at least one other compatible Powerline device. Green: Link rate > 80 Mbps (Best) - LEDs The LEDS indicate the status of your Powerline adapters. • When you plug in the adapter, the Power LED turns green. Red: Link rate < 50 Mbps (Good) 5 lights up when...
Product Data Sheet
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... product is packaged with Innovation are for Powerline devices to your home, such as network storage. All rights reserved. DATA SHEET Push-and-Secure 2 Ethernet port connections Package Contents • Two (2) Powerline 500 Nano PassThru 2-Port Adapters (XAV5602) • Two (2) 2 m (6.5 ft) Ethernet cables • Quick install documentation Warranty • Warranty localized to country of NETGEAR, Inc. POWERLINE 500 NANO PASSTHRU 2-PORT - Filtered power socket Pick-a-Plug LED XAV5602 in order for identifi...
... product is packaged with Innovation are for Powerline devices to your home, such as network storage. All rights reserved. DATA SHEET Push-and-Secure 2 Ethernet port connections Package Contents • Two (2) Powerline 500 Nano PassThru 2-Port Adapters (XAV5602) • Two (2) 2 m (6.5 ft) Ethernet cables • Quick install documentation Warranty • Warranty localized to country of NETGEAR, Inc. POWERLINE 500 NANO PASSTHRU 2-PORT - Filtered power socket Pick-a-Plug LED XAV5602 in order for identifi...