NETGEAR XAUB2511 User manual

Powerline Music Extender (XAUB2511)
Installation Guide

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Package Contents
XAU2511
Powerline
Adapter Products sold in some
locations have a 
Resource CD.
USB to Audio
cable
Ethernet cables (2)
XAV1601
Powerline
Adapter
Note: NETGEAR recommends that you do not plug a Powerline
adapter directly into a power strip. See Advanced Setup on
page 23 for instructions.

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Hardware Features
Security
button
Power LED
Ethernet
port and
LED
Factory
Reset
button
On/Off
button
Filtered 
AC Socket
XAU2511
XAV1601
Ethernet
port
Filtered AC Socket
Security button
Factory Reset button
Power LED
Powerline LED
Ethernet LED
USB port
Powerline LED

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Powerline Adapter Setup
If you do not have Powerline adapters at home, do the following:
1. Plug the XAV1601 adapter into an AC wall outlet near your Wi-Fi
router/gateway.
2. Plug the XAU2511 adapter into the AC wall outlet where you
want to hear the music or put the printer.
3. Make sure the Powerline LEDs on each adapter are lit.
The lit LEDs indicate that the adapters are associated and
connected to the network.
4. Optional. If you want to change the default security key on your
Powerline network, see Advanced Setup on page 23.

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If you have Powerline adapters at home, do the following:
Make sure the new XAU2511 and XAV1601 adapters and your
existing adapters are on the same security key so they can work
together:
1. Plug the XAU2511 into a power outlet.
2. When the Power LED lights, press the Security button for 2
seconds until the Power LED starts to blink.
3. On one of your existing Powerline adapters, press the Security
button for 2 seconds until the Power LED starts to blink.
When the Power LED stops blinking, the two devices are
connected and paired on the same network key.
4. Do the same pairing operations with the XAV1601.

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Troubleshooting
If the Powerline LED is not green, plug the Powerline adapter into the
wall power outlet. If there is a power strip, plug the power strip into the
Powerline adapter socket.
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After you finish plugging in the adapter and if the Powerline LED is off
or red, place the Powerline adapter into another AC wall outlet.
Note: See LED Descriptions on page 24 for a description of the LEDs

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Powerline Music Extender Features
The Powerline Music Extender provides music and networking
features. The Play Music Anywhere features let you play music
wirelessly. The networking features let you connect USB storage
devices and USB printer/scanners to your home network.

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Play Music Anywhere Features
The Play Music Anywhere features are ReadySHARE AirMusic and
ReadySHARE Music.
ReadySHARE AirMusic
ReadySHARE AirMusic lets you play music wirelessly from your
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Android devices. The music is played on
audio speakers, such as USB speakers or a Hi-Fi stereo system.
NETGEAR supports all types of stereo speaker because it has a USB
to RCA + 3.5 mm Mini jack cable (included).
ReadySHARE Music
ReadySHARE Music lets you play music from your computer on a
remote audio speaker, such as USB speakers or a Hi-Fi system.

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Networking Features
The networking features let you connect any USB printer and USB
hard drive to your home network so they can be accessed through
WiFi. The XAU2511 adapter shares the USB devices for remote
access with other users or computers anywhere in the home. The
networking features are ReadySHARE Printer and ReadySHARE
USB Storage access.
ReadySHARE Printer
ReadySHARE Printer lets you place your USB printer anywhere in
your house. When you connect the USB printer to the XAU2511 USB
port, the printer is shared among all computers on the home network.
ReadySHARE USB Storage
ReadySHARE USB Storage lets you share the content on a hard disk
or memory stick across your home network. All you do is connect the
hard disk or memory stick to the XAU2511 USB port.