Hardware Features XAV6504 XAV6501 1. Filtered AC socket 5. Factory Reset 7. Gigabit Ethernet 2. Powerline LED button port 3. Power LED 6. Security button 8. On/Off switch 4. Ethernet LED 9. Ethernet port...
LED Descriptions The LEDs indicate the status of your Powerline adapters. • When you plug in the adapter, the Power LED lights and turns green. If the Ethernet port is inactive for more than 10 minutes, the adapter enters power saving mode and the Power LED turns amber.
Security button. Use the Security button to secure your Powerline network. For information about securing your Powerline network, see step 2 on page 7. NETGEAR recommends that you secure your Powerline network to protect your personal information and media from unwanted access.
Install Your Powerline Adapters Plug each Powerline adapter into a wall outlet. Secure your Powerline network. Make sure that the Power LED is solid green on each Powerline adapter. On the first Powerline adapter, press the Security button for two seconds, and then release the button. The Power LED blinks green while the adapter is setting up security.
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After a few seconds, the security is set and the Power LED turns solid green. The Powerline adapters can communicate over the Powerline network in a secure way. Warning: Do not press the Security button until the Power LED on each adapter is solid green. Pressing this button too soon can temporarily disable Powerline communication.
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Plug the XAV6501 adapter into a wall outlet near your router or gateway. Connect the XAV6501 adapter to the LAN port of the router or gateway using an Ethernet cable. Room A...
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Plug the XAV6504 adapter into a wall outlet where you want to add Internet access. Connect the XAV6504 adapter to an Ethernet-based device using an Ethernet cable. Note: For maximum throughput, use the Gigabit Ethernet port on the side of the adapter. Room B...
Blu-ray player) now has Internet access. Compatible NETGEAR Powerline Devices Your Powerline devices can share a Powerline network with these compatible NETGEAR devices: XAVB1301, XAVB1401, XAVB2101, XAVB2602, XAVNB2001, XAVB5601, XAVB5101, XAVB5201, XAVB5401, XAUB2511, XAVB5004, XAVB1004, XWNB5602, XWNB5201, and XWNB1601.
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Do not plug devices that exceed the product ratings into the XAVB6504 filtered AC outlets. The output voltage of the filtered AC outlet is the same as the power outlet that the XAVB6504 adapter is plugged into. To help avoid damaging your system, be sure that the attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the power available in your location.
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You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website.