NetComm Wireless NP511, User Manual

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NP511 – 500Mbps Powerline Adapters User Guide www.netcommwireless.com
v1.1
Interfaces
# LABEL DESCRIPTION/FUNCTION
1 Reset button Use a paperclip to press this button for no more than 3 seconds to reset the unit to the factory default settings
2 Security button
Press the security button for 10 seconds to reset the private network password. Press the security button for no more
than 3 seconds to begin pairing.
3 Ethernet port Accepts either crossover or straight-through Ethernet cable.
LED indicators
# LABEL STATUS DESCRIPTION/FUNCTION
4 Power
Off
No power.
On

When Security button is pressed for 10 seconds, this LED will turn OFF and turn ON once to confirm
the private network name reset.

When Security button is pressed for no more than 3 seconds, this LED will blink to confirm the
button press.

Blinks slowly when the adapter is in power saving mode.
5 Ethernet Activity
Off
An Ethernet device is not connected.
On

When the Security button is pressed for 10 seconds, this LED will turn OFF to confirm the private
network name reset.

This LED remains steady when the device is part of a Powerline adapter network.

The LED colours represent the connection rate within the Powerline adapter network whether it is
good (red), better (amber), or best (green).
6 Powerline activity
Off
Device is not connected to a Powerline adapter network.
On

When Security button is pressed for 10 seconds, this LED will turn OFF to confirm the private
network name reset.

This LED remains steady when the device is part of a Powerline adapter network.

The LED colours represent the connection rate within the Powerline adapter network whether it is
good (red), better (amber), or best (green).