Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA July 2012 202-11003-01 v1.0 This manual is for certification purposes only. The art, screen captures, and descriptions might vary from the actual device.
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Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 LED and Feature Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 How the Powerline AV 500 Access Point Fits in Your Network . . . . . . . . . . 7 Set Up the Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Set Up a New Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. 1 Getting Started This chapter describes your Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001), and how your adapters can fit into a home network. It also explains the security features and how to customize the encryption key for added security. For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at http://support.netgear.com.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) Hardware Features The package includes a Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001), a Resource CD, and an Ethernet cable. Ethernet cable Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point Figure 1. Package contents The following illustration shows the front and side panels of the XWN5001: LEDs Security button Ethernet port Reset button On/Off button Figure 2.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) LED and Feature Descriptions The following table describes the status LEDs on the Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point. Table 1. LED descriptions Item Description Power LED • Solid green. The electrical power is on. • Blinking green.The adapter is in the process of restarting or setting up security. • Amber. Power saving mode. The unit enters power saving mode if the Ethernet port is not linked for more than 10 minutes. • Off.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) Product Label The product label shows unique details specific to your adapter. The product label is located on the back of the adapter. The label contains the following information. • Model number • MAC address • Device password • Serial number How the Powerline AV 500 Access Point Fits in Your Network You can use one or more Powerline 500 WiFi Access Points to extend your home network anywhere in your house using your electrical power lines.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) To form a Powerline network you need at least two compatible Powerline devices (including the Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point). For best performance, plan the location of your Powerline devices: • Use an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch to avoid someone unknowingly turning off the power to the outlet.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) 4. Connect a computer to the Access Point for initial setup. Use the supplied Ethernet cable to connect the Access Point to an Ethernet port on a computer. The Powerline devices attempt to detect each other and form a Powerline network. This could take a few minutes. 5. Plug any additional Powerline devices you are using into power outlets near the other computers and devices to be included in your Powerline network. 6.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) 2. Connect a computer to the Access Point for initial setup. Use the supplied Ethernet cable to connect the Access Point to an Ethernet port on a computer. 3. For convenience during setup, plug the Access Point into an electrical outlet near your router. The Access Point attempts to detect the other compatible Powerline devices in your network and join the Powerline network. This could take a few minutes. 4.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) 3. On the Powerline Utility screen, right-click the XWN5001 icon. 4. Select Wireless Configuration in the pop-up menu.. 5. Enter the wireless settings. Note: You can access advanced wireless settings by clicking the IP address at the bottom of the Wireless Setting screen. The login and password are admin and password.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) Method B: Use the WPS Button for Wireless Setup You can use this method if you have a wireless router, or modem router with a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button. The WPS button might be labeled WPS, or it could look similar to or . To use WPS to set up your Access Point wireless network: 1. Push the WPS button on the wireless client. 2. Push and hold the Security button on the wireless access point for about 2 seconds and release it.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) Join the Access Point Wireless Network Use one of these methods to connect other wireless devices (such as a laptop, game console, and so on), to your network through the Access Point. To join the wireless network using a WPS button: 1. Press the WPS button on your wireless computer or device. 2. Press the On/Off button on the Access Point about 2 seconds, until the Wireless LED starts flashing, then release it.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key Note: An adapter can generate a private key only once. If you want to replace a private key, first reset the adapters to their factory settings. To do this either press the Reset button for 1 second, then release, or use the Powerline Utility factory defaults feature (see Reset a Device to Factory Settings on page 15).
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) Set the Encryption Key You can use the Security button to change the default encryption key and set a private encryption key instead. The default encryption key is HomePlugAV. Note: Before you change the encryption key, you need to install the Powerline adapters and get them up and running. Otherwise, they might not be able to communicate with each other. To set a private encryption key: 1. Verify that all the Powerline devices to be configured are plugged in.
2. 2 Powerline Utility This chapter explains how to install and use the Powerline Utility. The Powerline Utility works with many Powerline AV products. NETGEAR Powerline models XAV1004, XAV2001, and XAVN2001 are compatible and can share the same Powerline network. You can use the Powerline Utility to access a local Powerline device that is connected to your computer with an Ethernet cable and also to access remote Powerline devices.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) Install the Powerline Utility This utility allows you to set your own unique Powerline network encryption key, and prioritize traffic passing through your Powerline network. All devices on a Powerline network can be managed from one computer.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) Powerline Utility Screen When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to a screen that shows all the devices in your Powerline network. • Click the image of the device that you want to manage. • If all devices are not shown, click the Refresh button to update the screen. • The Information box at the bottom of the screen provides tips and information for using this screen.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) Change the Name of a Powerline Device Powerline devices are identified by their model number and name. Any Powerline devices that are plugged in and connected are detected by the Powerline Utility, and are shown on the Powerline Utility main screen. If no name has been assigned to a Powerline device, it is shown as un-named. To name a Powerline device in your Powerline network: 1.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) Turn LEDs Off or On For each device in your Powerline network, you can turn the LEDs off or on. This feature is a toggle. You can turn off LEDs if they are on, or turn them on if they are currently turned off. To turn the LEDs off or on: 1. On the Powerline Utility main screen, click the Powerline device icon. 2. On the pop-up menu, select Turn LED off. A screen displays advising you that connectivity will be temporarily lost while the LEDs are being reset.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) The top section of the Security screen shows information about each device that the Powerline Utility detects. • Device Name. This lists the Powerline devices detected on the network after the utility completes a scan for devices. The device name is initially set by the utility, but you can change it to a descriptive name such as Office or Master Bedroom. • Model. This identifies the model number of the Powerline adapter. • MAC Address.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) To reset a device to its factory settings: 1. On the Powerline Utility main screen, click the Powerline device icon. The pop-up menu displays: 2. Select Factory Reset. A message displays asking you to confirm the reset. 3. Click OK to reset the device. A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) Wireless Settings You can use the Powerline Utility to view the current wireless settings, or to change them. On the Powerline Utility main screen, use the mouse to move the pointer over the picture of the XWN5001. A pop-up displays the wireless settings as shown in the following figure: To change the wireless settings for your XWN5001 adapter: 1. From the Powerline Utility main screen, click the XWN5001, and the following pop-up menu displays:.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) 2. Select Wireless Settings. A screen similar to the following displays: 3. In the field provided enter the network name that you want to use for the access point network (the network broadcast from the XWN5001 Access Point). 4. If you want to change the wireless security, select a setting from the Wireless Security Type drop-down list. Enter a passphrase (network password). 5. Click Apply so that your changes take effect. To search for your NETGEAR router: 1.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) Advanced Wireless Settings You can use the Advanced Wireless Security screen to change wireless settings including the wireless mode and channel. To change the advanced settings for the Access Point wireless network: 1. From the Wireless Setting screen, click the link for wireless settings. The advanced Wireless Settings screen displays: 2. Change the wireless settings for the network broadcast by the Access Point: • Name (SSID). The wireless network name.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) 3. In the Security Options section of the screen, select the type of wireless security that you want to use on your network. • None. This is an open wireless network. Any wireless computer or device is allowed to join this network. • WEP. WEP is an older standard, and is less secure than WPA or WPA2. WEP uses encryption keys and data encryption for data security. You can select 64-bit or 128-bit encryption. • WPA-PSK [TKIP]. WPA is more secure than WEP.
3. 3 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning After you plug in the Powerline adapter, the following sequence of events should occur: 1. The Power LED lights up. 2. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that: a. The Power LED is solid green. b. The Powerline LED is lit. c. The Ethernet LED lights or blinks. Troubleshooting Tips The Reset and Security buttons are located on the side panel of the Access Point. • Pressing the Reset button longer than 2 seconds does not reset the device.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) • Amber. Power saving mode occurs when the Ethernet LED is off. This can occur when: - The Ethernet cable is unplugged. - The device connected through the Ethernet cable is turned off. - The adapter is idle for 10 minutes. The adapter returns to normal mode within 2 seconds once the Ethernet link is up. Powerline LED • • Off. The Powerline devices cannot find each other.
A. Supplemental Information A This appendix provides technical specifications and safety information for the Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001).
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) Technical Specifications Feature Specification Data and routing protocols IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-Tx) AC input 100–240V~, 0.2A (Max) Power consumption Normal: 4W, Power saving mode: 3W Dimensions 112 x 74 x 45 mm (4.41 x 2.91 x 1.77 in). Weight 0.245 kg (0.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) Safety Information Follow these safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system from potential damage. • AC input: 100–240V~, 0.2A (Max). • Operating temperature: 0C~40 degrees C. • Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. • Actual data throughput will vary.
B. Notification of Compliance NETGEAR Powerline Products B Safety Instructions and Precautions WARNING! Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your product from potential damage. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions. • The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible • Observe and follow service markings.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) The voltage and current rating of the cable should be greater than the ratings marked on the product. • To help prevent electric shock, plug the system and peripheral power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets. • Do not use adapter plugs. If you must use an extension cable, use a three-wire cable with properly grounded plugs. • Observe extension cable and power strip ratings.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For products available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of other channels is not possible. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) Language Statement Deutsch [German] Hiermit erklärt NETGEAR Inc., dass sich das Gerät Radiolan in Übereinstimmung mit den grundlegenden Anforderungen und den übrigen einschlägigen Bestimmungen der Richtlinie 1999/5/EG befindet. Eesti [Estonian] Käesolevaga kinnitab NETGEAR Inc. seadme Radiolan vastavust direktiivi 1999/5/EÜ põhinõuetele ja nimetatud direktiivist tulenevatele teistele asjakohastele sätetele. English Hereby, NETGEAR Inc.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) Language Statement Íslenska [Icelandic] Hér með lýsir NETGEAR Inc. yfir því að Radiolan er í samræmi við grunnkröfur og aðrar kröfur, sem gerðar eru í tilskipun 1999/5/EC. Norsk [Norwegian] NETGEAR Inc. erklærer herved at utstyret Radiolan er i samsvar med de grunnleggende krav og øvrige relevante krav i direktiv 1999/5/EF. This device is a 2.
Index A installing the Powerline Utility 16 AC Input 31 adding devices to Powerline network 21 adding Powerline Access Point to network 9 L label 7 LEDs 6 descriptions 6 troubleshooting 28 turning off and on with the Powerline Utility 19 B bandwidth 31 basic functioning 28 buttons 6 M C mode, wireless 26 modulation type 31 compatibility 31 compliance 33 N name, changing for Powerline devices 18 networks, Powerline 7 networks, wireless 10 D data transfer rate 31 dimensions 31 P E package content
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) Security icon 17 security, Powerline encryption 12 security, wireless 27 setting encryption keys 19 shortcut icon, Powerline Utility 16 side panel 5 SSID 26 T technical specifications 30, 31 technical support 2 temperature 31 trademarks 2 troubleshooting 28 W weight 31 wireless mode 26 wireless network name (SSID) 26 wireless networks 10, 11, 12 wireless security 27 wireless settings 24 wireless settings, advanced 26 WPS 11 37
