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Summary of Contents for NETGEAR Powerline 500 XWN5001
- Page 1 Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point XWN5001 Installation Guide...
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Page 2: Technical Support
After 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 web site. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Install the Adapters and Surf the Web with WiFi ... . 6 Compatible NETGEAR Powerline Devices ....13... -
Page 4: Package Contents
Package Contents Ethernet cable XWN5001 The proper use of power strips with these Powerline devices is shown here. NEVER plug a Powerline device directly into a power strip. -
Page 5: Hardware Features
Hardware Features LEDs Factory Ethernet Reset Security button port button On/Off button... -
Page 6: Led Descriptions
LED Descriptions The LEDs indicate the status of your Powerline adapters. • When you plug in the adapter, the Power LED lights up and turns green. The XWN5001 can take up to 30 seconds to come • The adapter is not active when no Ethernet link has occurred for more than 10 minutes. -
Page 7: Button Descriptions
Once the Powerline adapters are active, you can use the Security button to add encryption to your Powerline network. Note that security is not set for Powerline adapter by default. NETGEAR recommends that you secure your Powerline network to protect your personal information and media from unwanted access. -
Page 8: Install The Adapters And Surf The Web With Wifi
Install the Adapters and Surf the Web with WiFi Set up security for the adapters. Step 1. Plug in the two Powerline adapters. Step 2. On each adapter, press the Security button for > 2 but < 5 seconds, and then release. - Page 9 Install the adapters. Plug the Powerline 500 adapter into a wall outlet near your router/gateway and connect it to the LAN port using an Ethernet cable. If you want to share Internet access across your home, make sure to connect the Powerline adapter to your Internet gateway. Connect the Powerline WiFi access point.
- Page 10 This room has an XWN5001 WiFi Access Point. Secure your WiFi access point. There are two methods to secure your WiFi network for an XWN5001 access point. Method A: a. Download and install the Powerline Utility on your computer. b. Temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the XWN5001.
- Page 11 c. On the Powerline Utility screen, right-click the XWN5001 icon.
- Page 12 d. On the pop-up menu, select Wireless Configuration. e. Enter the wireless settings.
- Page 13 Note: You can access advanced wireless settings by clicking the IP address at the bottom of the Wireless Setting screen. The login and password are admin and password. Method B (if your wireless client device has a WPS button) a. Press the WPS button on the wireless client. b.
- Page 14 Connect your wireless device to the XWN5001. Connect a laptop, table, or smartphone to the XWN5001 WiFi Access Point to gain access to the Internet. a. Launch the application on your wireless client (laptop, tablet, or smartphone). b. Refresh the WiFi network list to see the network SSID list.
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Page 15: Compatible Netgear Powerline Devices
Compatible NETGEAR Powerline Devices Your Powerline adapter can share a Powerline network with these compatible NETGEAR devices: XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV1101, XAV1301, XAV1601, XAV2501, XAV2602, XAV5001, XAV5501, XAV5601, and XAV5004. For a complete list of HomePlug AV certified devices, go to... -
Page 16: User Manual
European Union, treat and recycle it in accordance with your jurisdiction’s laws that implement the WEEE directive. For indoor use only in all EU countries and in Switzerland. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA...