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NETGEAR XAUB2511 Installation Manual

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  • Page 1 Powerline Music Extender (XAUB2511) Installation Guide...

  • Page 2: Technical Support

    No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means without the written permission of NETGEAR, Inc. For indoor use only in all EU countries and Switzerland.

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    Ethernet cables (2) Powerline XAV1601 Adapter 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 23 for instructions.

  • Page 4: Hardware Features

    Hardware Features XAU2511 Power LED Powerline LED Filtered  AC Socket Factory On/Off Reset button button Ethernet port and Security button USB port XAV1601 Filtered AC Socket Power LED Ethernet LED Powerline LED Ethernet Factory Reset button port Security button...

  • Page 5: Powerline Adapter Setup

    Powerline Adapter Setup If you do not have Powerline adapters at home, do the following: Plug the XAV1601 adapter into an AC wall outlet near your Wi-Fi router/gateway. Plug the XAU2511 adapter into the AC wall outlet where you want to hear the music or put the printer. Make sure the Powerline LEDs on each adapter are lit.
  • Page 6 If you have Powerline adapters at home, do the following: Make sure the new XAU2511 and XAV1601 adapters 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 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

    Networking Features The networking features let you connect any USB printer and USB hard drive to your home network so they can be accessed through WiFi. The XAU2511 adapter shares the USB devices for remote access with other users or computers anywhere in the home. The networking features are ReadySHARE Printer and ReadySHARE USB Storage access.

  • 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 PC.

  • Page 12: Set Up Readyshare Airmusic

    Set up ReadySHARE AirMusic ReadySHARE AirMusic is for smart phones and tablets. This setup procedure only works if you have a Wi-Fi network at home that comes from a WiFi router, gateway, or extender. Step 2 Steps 4 & 5 Step 3 Step 1 Router/Gateway...
  • Page 13 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

    Download a free Airplay application and launch it.Twonky Mobile is recommended. Select the music source. Choose a song and play it. Once the music plays, press the Beam button and select XAU2511. 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 First Installation Plug the speaker into the XAU2511. Insert the CD-ROM into your computer. Install the NETGEAR USB Media Extender utility that is available on the CD-ROM. Launch the utility. After 30 seconds, it finds and displays the remote XAU2511 devices on your home network.
  • Page 16 Disconnect button as shown in the figure. After the First Installation The NETGEAR USB Media Extender utility is always running in the background. To display the utility on the screen, click the icon on the Windows tray. To play music remotely, select the XAU2511-XX and...
  • Page 17 Troubleshooting • It takes between 30 seconds to 1 minute to detect the remote XAU2511 the first time. • If after pressing the Connect button the music is not played remotely, press the Disconnect button and press the Connect button again. •...

  • Page 18: Set Up Readyshare Printer

    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. The utility is available on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 19 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 20 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 21: 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. The utility is available on the CD-ROM.
  • Page 22 After a few seconds, the USB Media Extender utility shows that the storage device is connected to the XAU2511-XX. Select the storage device and press the Browse Share button. A window displays that lets you browse the remote storage device directories. Troubleshooting If you use a USB Hub to simultaneously connect different USB hard drives, the power on the USB port of XAU2511 might not be sufficient...

  • Page 23: Advanced Setup

    Advanced Setup Use Advanced Setup to secure the Powerline network. Plug the two adapters (XAU2511 and XAV1601) 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 24: 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 25: 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 26 After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my.netgear.com. Registration is required before you can use the telephone support service. Registration through the NETGEAR website is recommended. Go to http://support.netgear.com...

  • Page 27: Declarations Of Conformity

    Compliance Declarations of Conformity For complete DoC, visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at:  http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/. For GNU General Public License (GPL) related information, visit  http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2649. This symbol is placed in accordance with the European Union Directive 2002/96 on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive).

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