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A Powerline network consists of two or more compatible Powerline devices that communicate with each other. One of the Powerline devices is connected with an Ethernet cable to your router so that the Powerline network is linked to your local area network (LAN). That way each Powerline device can communicate with the router and use its Internet connection. The following illustration shows an existing Powerline network with one Powerline device in Room 1, a second Powerline device in Room 2, and a Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) in Room 3: ResetResetRoom 1Room 2Room 3PowerlinePowerlineXWN5001 Figure 3. Powerline access point connected to the Powerline network and wireless network To form a Powerline network you need at least two compatible Powerline devices (including the Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point). For best performance, 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 plug Powerline products into 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 Powerline devices from working correctly, or reduce network performance. You can set up a Powerline network that includes the access point or you can add the access point to an existing Powerline network. Set Up a New Powerline Network Different Powerline models can share the network. All NETGEAR Powerline AV products are compatible. 1. Make sure that your WiFi router or gateway is connected to the Internet and that your Ethernet wired connections are working. a.On a computer that is connected to your router or gateway using an Ethernet cable, open a web browser and navigate to a web page. b. On a computer or device that is connected to your wireless network, open a web browser and navigate to a web page. 2. Plug the first Powerline device (sold separately) into a wall outlet near your router or gateway. Then, connect the device to the LAN port on your router or gateway using an Ethernet cable. For more detailed instructions, see the installation guide that came in the package. 3. During setup, plug the access point into a wall outlet near your router or gateway. 4. Use the provided Ethernet cable to connect the access point to an Ethernet port on a computer for initial setup. The Powerline devices attempt to detect each other and form a Powerline network. This process could take a few minutes. 5. Wait for each Powerline device to be recognized by the Powerline network. The Power and Powerline LEDs should light. This process could take as little as 5 seconds, or up to 80 seconds. If the Powerline LEDs are green or amber, the devices are successfully connected. A red LED indicates a slow link rate. In this case, move the device or access point to another electrical outlet with a faster connection. 6. Set up the access point wireless network as explained in Set Up the Access Point Wireless Network on page 12. Add the Access Point to an Existing Powerline Network If you have an existing Powerline network, make sure one of the Powerline devices is connected to your WiFi router or gateway so that the Powerline network is linked to your local area network (LAN) and WiFi network. Your existing Powerline network must have two or more compatible Powerline devices that communicate with each other. 1. If you used the Security buttons or the NETGEAR genie to secure your Powerline network, press the Reset button on each Powerline device to return it to its factory settings. This is the quickest way to allow your new Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point to communicate with the other Powerline devices. 2. Connect a computer to the access point for initial setup. Use the supplied Ethernet cable to connect the access point to an Ethernet port on a computer. 3. For convenience during setup, plug the access point into an electrical outlet near your router. The access point attempts to detect the other compatible Powerline devices in your network and join the Powerline network. This process could take a few minutes. 4. Check the Powerline LEDs to make sure that the Powerline devices are communicating with each other. If the LEDs are green or amber, the devices are successfully connected. A red LED indicates a slow link rate. In this case, move the device or access point to another electrical outlet with a faster connection. 5. Set up the access point wireless network as explained in Set Up the Access Point Wireless Network on page 12. You need to set up the access point so that it can join your wireless network. To do this, you can use either NETGEAR genie or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS). • If your router does not have WPS, or you are not sure, use Method A. • If your r...