NETGEAR Powerline 500 XWNB5221 User manual

Quick Start
Powerline 500
Model XWNB5221

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Package Contents
In some regions, a resource CD is included with your product.

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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. For a complete list of Homeplug AV-certified devices, visit
www.homeplug.org/certified_products.
You can use the Pick A Plug feature to choose the best combination of
outlets.
You can use the Security button on each Powerline device to secure the
links between the Powerline devices.

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Meet Your Adapters
Before you install your adapters, familiarize yourself with the LEDs,
buttons, and port.
Power LED
Factory Reset button Ethernet port
Pick A Plug LED
Ethernet LED
Security button
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point
(XWN5021)
Powerline 500 Adapter
(XAV5221)
Ethernet port
Factory Reset button
Power LED Wireless LED
On/O switch
Pick a Plug LED
Security button

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Power LED Solid green. The electrical power is on.
Blinking amber. The adapter is in power saving mode.
Blinking green. The adapter is in the process of setting up
security.
O. The electrical power is o.
Wireless access points can take up to 30 seconds to power
on.
Ethernet LED Solid. The Ethernet port is linked.
O. The Ethernet port is not linked.
Pick A Plug LED The Pick A Plug feature lets you pick the electrical outlet with
the strongest link rate, indicated by the color displayed by the
LED:
Solid. The adapter is connected to a Powerline network.
• Green. Link rate > 80 Mbps (best)
• Amber. Link rate > 50 and < 80 Mbps (better)
• Red. Link rate < 50 Mbps (good)
O. The adapter did not find any other compatible Powerline
devices using the same encryption key.

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Wireless LED Solid. The Powerline wireless access point is securely paired
with the wireless network client.
Blinking. The Powerline wireless access point is pairing with
the wireless network client.
Factory Reset
button
Press the Factory Reset button for one second, then 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.
On/O switch Slide to turn the adapter o or on.
Security button Use the Security button to create a secure Powerline
network. On your WiFi access point, use the Security button
both to create a secure Powerline network and to let your
wireless clients join the wireless network.
Warning: Do not press the Security button on the Powerline adapter until
installation is complete and the adapters are communicating with each other
(indicated by the blinking Pick A Plug LED). Pressing this button too soon can
temporarily disable Powerline communication. If this occurs, use the Factory
Reset button to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings.

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Install Your Adapters
Room 1 Room 2

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Secure Your Network
¾To 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.
Both buttons must be pressed within two minutes.
4. If you are installing additional adapters, repeat step 3with one of the
secure adapters and one of the adapters that is not yet secured.
Note: The Security button does not work in power saving mode (see
Troubleshooting Tips on page 13).
Warning: Do not press the Security button on the Powerline adapter until
installation is complete and the adapters are communicating with each
other (indicated by the blinking Pick A Plug LED). Pressing this button too
soon can temporarily disable Powerline communication. If this occurs, use
the Factory Reset button to return the Powerline adapter to its factory
default settings.

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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).
To secure the WiFi network using NETGEAR genie:
a. Download and install NETGEAR genie.
To download the version of genie for your computer, visit
www.netgear.com/home/discover/apps/genie.aspx.
b. Temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on
the Powerline WiFi access point.
c. Run NETGEAR genie.

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d. Right-click the Powerline WiFi access point’s icon.

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e. Select Wireless Configuration.
f. 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.
When the Wireless LED stops blinking, the wireless pairing is
done, and the wireless device is securely connected to the
Powerline WiFi access point.

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Add Adapters
¾To 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. On the new adapter, press and hold the Security button for two
seconds.
Both buttons must be pressed within two minutes.

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Troubleshooting Tips
Power LED is o. 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
amber.
Power saving mode occurs when the Ethernet LED is
o. This can occur in the following circumstances:
• The Ethernet cable is unplugged.
• The device connected through the Ethernet cable
is turned o.
• The adapter is idle for 10 minutes.
It returns to normal mode within two seconds
aer the Ethernet link is up.
Pick A Plug LED is o. • If you set network security, make sure that all
Power line devices are using the same encryption
key. For more information, see the online user
manual.
• Press the Factory Reset button on each device
for one second to return the Powerline adapter to
its factory default settings.
Pick A Plug LED is
amber or red.
Move the Powerline device closer to the other
Powerline devices.

May 2015
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
201-19263-01
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Compliance
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For regulatory compliance information, visit
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See the regulatory compliance document before connecting the power supply.