Netgear XAVB5501 User Manual - Page 7

XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline XAV5501 Adapter Prepare for Installation: 1. Before you begin, verify the following: • Your Ethernet network is set up. • An Ethernet port is available on your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • An Ethernet port is available on each computer that will use a Powerline XAV5501 Adapter and is configured to work on your network. Usually, the default configuration settings (TCP/IP and DHCP) are fine. 2. Familiarize yourself with the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter. The front panel has three lights: Power, Powerline, and Ethernet. The side panel has a Security button, and a Reset button. The Ethernet port is located on the bottom of the adapter. See Figure 2 on page 5. 3. Plan the location of your Powerline devices: • 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 connect the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as this might prevent it from working correctly, or reduce the network performance. • Avoid using the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter in an electrical outlet that is located near an appliance that uses a lot of power, such as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. This could potentially prevent the adapter from working correctly, or reduce network performance. Chapter 1. Installation and Basic Configuration | 7