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.
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Meet Your Adapters Before you install your adapters, familiarize yourself with the LEDs, buttons, and port. Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point Powerline 500 Adapter (XWN5021) (XAV5221) Security button Factory Reset button Power LED Ethernet LED Pick A Plug LED Pick a Plug LED Power LED Wireless LED Security button...
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Solid green. The electrical power is on. Power LED Blinking amber. The adapter is in power saving mode. Blinking green. The adapter is in the process of setting up security. Off. The electrical power is off. Wireless access points can take up to 30 seconds to power Solid.
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Solid. The Powerline wireless access point is securely paired Wireless LED with the wireless network client. Blinking. The Powerline wireless access point is pairing with the wireless network client. Press the Factory Reset button for one second, then release Factory Reset button it to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings.
Secure Your Network ¾ To create a secure network: 1. Plug in your adapters, including the WiFi access point adapter. 2. Wait until the Pick A Plug LEDs are blinking. 3. Press the Security button on one of the adapters for two seconds, then press the Security button on one of the other adapters in your existing network for two seconds.
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5. Secure your WiFi access point. You can create a secure WiFi connection between your Powerline WiFi access point and your wireless devices in two ways: use NETGEAR genie or, for wireless devices that support it, WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup).
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d. Right-click the Powerline WiFi access point’s icon.
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e. Select Wireless Configuration. Enter the wireless settings. To secure the WiFi network using WPS: a. Press the WPS button on the wireless client. b. Press and hold the Security button on the wireless access point for about two seconds and release it. The Wireless LED blinks.
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Add Adapters ¾ To add an adapter to a Powerline network with security set: 1. Plug in and connect the new adapters. 2. On any of the adapters that are already a part of the secure network, press and hold the Security button for two seconds. 3.
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 Power saving mode occurs when the Ethernet LED is amber.
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