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NETGEAR XAU2511 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Powerline Music Extender (XAU2511) Installation Guide...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Package Contents ........2 Hardware Features ........3 Powerline Adapter Setup .

  • Page 4: Package Contents

    USB to Audio cable Ethernet cable XAU2511 Products sold in some Powerline locations have a Adapter Resource CD. Note: NETGEAR recommends that you do not plug a Powerline adapter directly into a power strip. See Advanced Setup page 22 for instructions.

  • Page 5: Hardware Features

    Hardware Features Power Powerline Filtered AC Socket Factory Reset button Ethernet port Security button USB port Ethernet LED On/Off switch...

  • Page 6: Powerline Adapter Setup

    Powerline Adapter Setup Make sure that the new XAU2511 adapter and your existing adapters are on the same security key so they can work together: Plug the XAU2511 into a power outlet. When the Power LED lights, press the Security button for 2 seconds until the Power LED starts to blink.

  • Page 7: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting If the Powerline LED is not green, plug the Powerline adapter into the wall power outlet. If there is a power strip, plug the power strip into the Powerline adapter socket. After you finish plugging in the adapter and if the Powerline LED is off or red, place the Powerline adapter into another AC wall outlet.

  • Page 8: Powerline Music Extender Features

    Powerline Music Extender Features The Powerline Music Extender provides music and networking features. The Play Music Anywhere features let you play music wirelessly. The networking features let you connect USB storage devices and USB printer/scanners to your home network.

  • Page 9: Play Music Anywhere Features

    Android devices. The music is played on audio speakers, such as USB speakers or a Hi-Fi stereo system. NETGEAR supports all types of stereo speaker because it has a USB to RCA + 3.5 mm Mini jack cable (included).

  • Page 10: Networking Features

    USB Storage access. ReadySHARE Printer ReadySHARE Printer lets you place your USB printer anywhere in your house. When you connect the USB printer to the XAU2511 USB port, the printer is shared among all computers on the home network. ReadySHARE USB Storage ReadySHARE USB Storage lets you share the content on a hard disk or memory stick across your home network.

  • Page 11: Extend Internet And Home Network To Any Outlet

    Extend Internet and Home Network to Any Outlet The Powerline Music Extender uses an Ethernet port to convert a standard electrical wall outlet into a high-speed network connection. The high-speed network connection brings Internet connectivity to any device with an Ethernet port, such as a game console, Blu-ray™ player, smart TV, HD set-top box, network DVR, or computer.

  • Page 12: Set Up Readyshare Airmusic

    Router/Gateway Plug the Powerline Music Extender into any electrical outlet in your home. Connect the XAU2511 to your stereo system with the mini jack connector or the RCA connectors. Select the WiFi router/gateway network SSID on your smart phone or tablet.
  • Page 13 Click the arrow on the right side of the screen. Select XAU2511-XX in the devices list. You should hear the XAU2511 play music on the remote speaker. For Android devices (such as a smart phone or tablet): You can also play music on the NETGEAR Powerline Music Extender through specific Airplay-compatible applications running on an Android OS.

  • Page 14: Use The Usb To Audio Cable

    Music plays on your remote speaker through the XAU2511. Use the USB to Audio Cable Depending on the speaker you want to use, you can connect a USB speaker directly into the XAU2511 or use the USB to Audio cable.
  • Page 15 Or, use the 3.5 mm mini jack to Use the two RCA connectors to connect a speaker with the connect a Hi-Fi audio system mini jack connector. with RCA aux-in connectors.
  • Page 16 Launch the utility. After 30 seconds, it finds and displays the remote XAU2511 devices on your home network. Select the XAU2511 device to which you want to stream the music by selecting the line below the corresponding XAU2511- XX device. See figure in...
  • Page 17 Click the Connect button. The music played on the computer is played on the remote audio system. To stop playing the music on the XAU2511 device, select the Disconnect button as shown in the figure. After the First Installation The NETGEAR USB Media Extender utility is always running in the background.
  • Page 18 • No other device (for example, a smart phone or tablet) can use the XAU2511 in AirMusic mode unless you press the Disconnect button in the utility on the computer. • All of the music and Windows sounds that come from the computer are redirected and played remotely on the XAU2511.

  • Page 19: Set Up Readyshare Printer

    Set up ReadySHARE Printer You can have multiple printers or scanners working simultaneously if each USB printer/scanner is connected to an XAU2511 adapter. Connect the USB printer or scanner/fax to the USB port on the XAU2511. Install the NETGEAR USB Media Extender utility and launch the application.
  • Page 20 After a few seconds, the USB Media Extender utility shows that the XAU2511-XX detected the printer/scanner/fax and is waiting for the connection.
  • Page 21 Click the printer/scanner device listing and press the Connect for Scan/Fax function button. Your remote printer/scanner/fax is now connected as if it was connected locally through the USB cable. To print or scan, open the application (such as, Word or Excel), select the Print function and select the printer.

  • Page 22: Set Up Readyshare Usb Storage

    Set Up ReadySHARE USB Storage Connect any storage device to the USB port of the XAU2511. For example, you could connect a USB hard drive or a USB memory stick. Install the NETGEAR USB Media Extender utility and launch the application.
  • Page 23 Troubleshooting If you use a USB Hub to connect different USB hard drives simultaneously, the power on the USB port of XAU2511 might not be sufficient to power on all of the USB devices. You might need to power on some hard disks with an external power supply.

  • Page 24: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup Use Advanced Setup to secure the Powerline network. Plug the Powerline adapters into AC wall outlets. Make sure that the Powerline LEDs on each adapter are lit. When the LEDs are lit, it means that the adapters are associated with each other and connected to the network.

  • Page 25: Led Descriptions

    LED Descriptions The LEDs indicate the status of your Powerline adapters. • When you plug in the adapter, the Power LED lights up and turns green. • The Powerline LED lights up when the adapter detects at least one other compatible Powerline device. •...

  • Page 26: Button Descriptions

    Button Descriptions The buttons on your Powerline adapters let you do the following: • Security button: Use the Security button to secure the Powerline network between adapters. Press the Security button for 2 seconds on each adapter to pair adapters and to set a new random security key.

  • Page 30: User Manual

    European Union, this product should be treated and recycled in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive. For indoor use only in all EU countries and in Switzerland. NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA August 2012...

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