Netgear 12200195 Manual De Usuario
Getting Started
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Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001)
To form a Powerline network you need at least two compatible Powerline devices (including
the Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point).
the Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point).
For best performance, plan the location of your Powerline devices:
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Use an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch to avoid someone
unknowingly turning off the power to the outlet.
•
Do not plug in Powerline products to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as
this might prevent them from working correctly or reduce the network performance.
•
Avoid plugging Powerline products into electrical outlets located near an appliance that
uses a lot of power, such as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. This could potentially
prevent the adapters from working correctly, or reduce network performance.
prevent the adapters from working correctly, or reduce network performance.
Set Up the Powerline Network
You can set up a Powerline network that includes the Access Point, or you can add the Access
Point to an existing Powerline network.
Point to an existing Powerline network.
Set Up a New Powerline Network
Different Powerline adapter models can share the network. All NETGEAR Powerline AV
products (models XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible.
products (models XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible.
To set up a new Powerline network:
1.
Make sure that your home router is up and running and that Ethernet wired connections
are working.
2.
Install the first Powerline adapter based on the
installation instructions that came in the package.
Plug a compatible NETGEAR Powerline adapter
(sold separately) into a wall outlet near your
router, and connect it to the LAN port on your
router using an Ethernet cable.
(sold separately) into a wall outlet near your
router, and connect it to the LAN port on your
router using an Ethernet cable.
3.
For convenience during setup, plug the Access
Point into a wall outlet near your router.