Getting Started
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Powerline Music Extender XAU2511
Add the Music Extender 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.
To add the Music Extender to an existing Powerline network:
1.
Plug the Music Extender into a wall outlet near the USB devices that you want to connect to
the Music Extender.
2.
Wait for each Powerline adapter or extender to be recognized by the Powerline network.
The Power and Powerline LEDs should turn on. This 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 poor link rate. In this case, move the device to another
electrical outlet with a better connection.
3.
Set up security as explained in
Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key
on
page 12.
Powerline Network Security
A Powerline network consists of two or more compatible Powerline devices using the same
network encryption key. Securing your network is crucial. By encrypting the information you
send over the Powerline network, you help to keep it secure from hackers. If you do not set
up security on your network, anyone nearby with a Powerline network can potentially use
their connection to gain access to your network and information you send over the Internet.
This is especially relevant in settings such as apartment buildings, office buildings, dorm
rooms, and other more populated areas.
There are two ways to secure your Powerline network.
•
Use the Security button located on the Powerline device to automatically generate a
random encryption key. See
Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key
on
page 12.
•
Use NETGEAR genie to configure your Powerline network with an encryption key that
you specify. See
Install NETGEAR genie
on page 27.
For information about using NETGEAR genie to configure Powerline security or to
manage Powerline devices, see
Set the Powerline Encryption Key
on page 32.
To return the Music Extender to its factory default settings, press its
Reset
button for 1
second.
