Set Up The Powerline Network; Set Up A New Powerline Network - NETGEAR XAV2602 User Manual

Set Up the Powerline Network

You can set up a new Powerline network that includes the Powerline PassThru adapter or you
can add the Powerline PassThru adapter to an existing Powerline network.

Set Up a New Powerline Network

Different Powerline models can share the same Powerline network. All NETGEAR Powerline
AV products are compatible.
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To set up a new Powerline network:
1. Make sure that your wired Ethernet connections are
working. If you have an existing wireless network,
make sure that it is connected to the Internet.
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 one Powerline device 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.
3. Plug the second Powerline device into a wall outlet
where you want to add Internet access.
4. (Optional) You can use the provided Ethernet cable to
connect the Powerline device to an Ethernet port on a
computer, game console, Blu-ray player, or other
peripheral device.
The Powerline devices attempt to detect each other
and form a Powerline network.
5. Wait for the Powerline network to recognize each
Powerline device. This process could take as little as 5
seconds or up to 80 seconds.
When the Power and Powerline LEDs stop blinking, the
process is complete. If the Powerline LEDs are green or
amber, the devices are successfully connected to the
Powerline network. A red Powerline LED indicates a
slow link rate. In this case, move the Powerline device
to another electrical outlet with a faster connection.
6. Secure your Powerline network.
See Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key
Powerline PassThru Adapter
Getting Started
12
First
Powerline
device
Second
Powerline
device
on page 14.