Chapter 2 Using Netgear Genie - NETGEAR XWN5001 User Manual

Using NETGEAR genie
2.
This chapter explains how to install and use NETGEAR genie to manage your Powerline
network. NETGEAR genie works with all Powerline products.
You can use NETGEAR genie to access a local Powerline device that is connected to your
computer with an Ethernet cable and also to access other Powerline devices on the same
network.
You can use NETGEAR genie to:
• Change the name of a Powerline device.
• Turn LEDs on or off.
• Set encryption keys.
• Restore a device to default configuration settings.
• Add a device to the Powerline network.
• Change the wireless settings.
• Access the web genie.
This chapter includes:
• Install NETGEAR genie
• Powerline Utility Screen
• View the Link Rate between Powerline Devices
• Change the Name of a Powerline Device
• Turn LEDs Off or On
• Set the Powerline Encryption Key
• Reset a Device to Factory Settings
• Add a Device to the Powerline Network
• Wireless Settings
• Access NETGEAR Web genie
• Advanced Wireless Settings
• Upgrade the Firmware
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