Netgear XWNB5221 Installation Guide
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- Netgear XWNB5221 | Installation Guide - Page 1
Quick Start Powerline 500 Model XWNB5221 - Netgear XWNB5221 | Installation Guide - Page 2
Package Contents In some regions, a resource CD is included with your product. 2 - Netgear XWNB5221 | Installation Guide - Page 3
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 - Netgear XWNB5221 | Installation Guide - Page 4
Meet Your Adapters Before you install your adapters, familiarize yourself with the LEDs, buttons, and port. Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5021) Powerline 500 Adapter (XAV5221) Security button Factory Reset button Pick A Plug LED Power LED Wireless LED Power LED Ethernet LED Pick a Plug - Netgear XWNB5221 | Installation Guide - Page 5
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) Off. The adapter - Netgear XWNB5221 | Installation Guide - Page 6
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 - Netgear XWNB5221 | Installation Guide - Page 7
Install Your Adapters Room 1 Room 2 7 - Netgear XWNB5221 | Installation Guide - Page 8
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 - Netgear XWNB5221 | Installation Guide - Page 9
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 - Netgear XWNB5221 | Installation Guide - Page 10
d. Right-click the Powerline WiFi access point's icon. 10 - Netgear XWNB5221 | Installation Guide - Page 11
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. 11 - Netgear XWNB5221 | Installation Guide - Page 12
Add Adapters ¾¾ 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 - Netgear XWNB5221 | Installation Guide - Page 13
Troubleshooting Tips Power LED is off. Power LED is blinking amber. Pick A Plug LED is off. Pick A Plug LED is amber or red. 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 - Netgear XWNB5221 | Installation Guide - Page 14
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 you use only the official NETGEAR support resources. You can get the user manual online at
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Quick Start
Powerline 500
Model XWNB5221