NETGEAR XAV5501-100NAS Network Hardware User Manual


 
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1. Installation and Basic Configuration
This chapter describes how to install and configure the XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter. It
also explains the security features and how to customize the encryption key for added security.
How the Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter Fits in Your Network
You can use one or more Powerline XAV5501 Adapters to extend your Ethernet network
anywhere in your house using your existing electrical power lines. following illustration shows
an existing Powerline network with one Powerline device Room 1, and second Powerline
device added in Room 2:
Room 1 Room 2
Figure 1. Powerline Adapter Connected to an Ethernet Network