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User Manual - Page 2
...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 website. For product updates, additional documentation, and support, visit http://support.netgear.com. Phone (US...
User Manual - Page 3
...Button Descriptions 11 Ethernet Port 11 Extra Outlet 12 Product Label 12
How the Powerline PassThru Adapter Fits into Your Network 12 Set Up the Powerline Network 14
Set Up a New Powerline Network 14 Add the Adapter to an Existing Powerline Network 15 Powerline Network Security 16 Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key 16
Chapter 2 Using NETGEAR genie
Install NETGEAR genie 19...
User Manual - Page 12
... • Powerline MAC address • Ethernet MAC address • Serial number • Device password
How the Powerline PassThru Adapter Fits into Your Network
You can use one or more Powerline adapters to extend Internet access throughout your home. A Powerline network consists of two or more compatible Powerline devices that communicate with each other using your electrical power lines. One...
User Manual - Page 18
... is connected to your computer with an Ethernet cable and also to manage other Powerline devices on the same network.
This chapter includes the following sections:
• Install NETGEAR genie • Powerline Map • View the Link Rate Between Powerline Devices • Change the Name of a Powerline Device • Turn LEDs Off or On • Set the Powerline Encryption Key...
User Manual - Page 19
...all devices on a Powerline network from one computer.
Note: If NETGEAR genie is already installed on your computer, you must reinstall the latest version to get support for Powerline products.
NETGEAR genie is a free download available from the NETGEAR website. To install NETGEAR genie on your computer:
1. Launch an Internet browser and visit www.netgear.com/genie.
2. Download the version...
User Manual - Page 21
... the Security screen.
• If the Powerline devices are secured using the default encryption key, the unlocked Security icon displays.
• If the Powerline devices are secured using a private encryption key, the locked Security icon displays.
For more information about setting the encryption key, see Set the Powerline Encryption Key on page 24.
Using NETGEAR genie 21
User Manual - Page 25
... number of the Powerline device. • MAC Address. The MAC address of the Powerline device. This information is on the product label, which might not be visible when the device is plugged in. • Device Password. If your computer is not connected locally (with an Ethernet cable) to the device that you want to configure, you must enter the device password. The device password is on the...
User Manual - Page 27
...following procedure. To add a Powerline device to the Powerline network using NETGEAR genie:
1. Plug the Powerline device into a wall outlet near your computer for initial setup. 2. Connect the Powerline device to an Ethernet port on your computer using the Ethernet
cable that came with your adapter. 3. Install NETGEAR genie on the computer.
See Install NETGEAR genie on page 19. 4. Launch...
User Manual - Page 32
... try these troubleshooting tips: • Make sure that you have the latest version of NETGEAR genie installed. Some older
versions of NETGEAR genie might not support Powerline products. • Temporarily disable your antivirus software and relaunch NETGEAR genie. Your
computer's antivirus software might be blocking the Powerline communication protocol.
Symantec Endpoint Protection
The antivirus...
User Manual - Page 37
... Technical Specifications
The XAVB5401 adapter meets the technical specifications defined in the following table. Table 2. XAVB5401 technical specifications
Feature Data and routing protocols AC input Socket outlet rating (max. load) Power consumption Dimensions Weight Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage humidity Security encryption type MAC addresses
Bandwidth Compatibility
Data...
User Manual - Page 42
... device is not intended to be used with home appliances such as air conditioners, power tools, space heaters, fans, hair dryers, ovens, or refrigerators. • Actual data throughput will vary. Network conditions and environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. • Do not service...
Installation Guide - Page 4
Meet Your Adapter
Before you install your adapter, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and port.
Power LED Security button
Extra outlet Ethernet LED Pick A Plug LED
Factory Reset button Ethernet port 4
Installation Guide - Page 6
... release it to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default
settings.
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...
Installation Guide - Page 7
Install Your Adapters
Room 1
Room 2
Note: Do not plug the powerline adapter into an extension cord.
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Installation Guide - Page 8
... the Factory Reset button to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings.
Note: If, after 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.
Note: The Security button does not work in power saving mode (see Troubleshooting Tips on page...
Installation Guide - Page 9
... you have configured the security feature, just plug them in and connect the adapters to your equipment. ¾¾ 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...
Installation Guide - Page 12
... 200-250V, 0.2A (max.), 50-60 Hz excluding socket-outlet rating.
• XAV5421 ratings (maximum load):
• EU: 16A, 250V
• UK: 13A, 250V; FR: 16A, 250V; NA: 15A...device plugged into the filtered AC
socket. Do not exceed home and product outlet ratings and electrical requirements. • The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible. • Only power...
Installation Guide - Page 16
...product. 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 website.
For product updates and web support, visit http://support.netgear.com.
NETGEAR recommends that...
Product Data Sheet - Page 1
... power outlet provides connection for additional devices.
Plug-and-play
Set up in minutes, no need to configure or install software.
Noise-filtered power outlet
Provides an extra outlet and improves the overall Powerline network performance.
Push-and-Secure
Encrypts Powerline network connections with the touch of a button.
NETGEAR Powerline is one of the easiest ways to extend a wired Internet...
Product Data Sheet - Page 2
... provided by law. Plus 90-day basic customer support. For warranty and support details in your region visit www.support.netgear.com
System Requirements
• To connect via Ethernet: RJ-45 Ethernet port • To visualize your Powerline network and secure
connection via Software: Microsoft® Windows 7, Vista®, XP® or Mac OS® X
This product comes with a limited warranty...