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NETGEAR XAUB2511 manual

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    Powerline Music Extender XAUB251 1 Installation Guide[...]

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    2 Contents Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Play Music Anywhere Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Networking Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .[...]

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    3 Package Contents USB to audio cable Ethernet cables (2) XAU251 1 XA V1601 PassThru Music Extender adapter adapter NETGEAR recommends that you do not plug a Powerline adapter directly into a power strip.[...]

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    4 Hardware Features Security button Power LED Ethernet port and LED Factory Reset button On/Off switch Filtered AC socket XAU251 1 XA V1601 Ethernet port Filtered AC socket Security button Factory Reset button Power LED Powerline LED Ethernet LED USB port Powerline LED[...]

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    5 Play Music Anywhere Features The Powerline Music Extender lets you play music wirelessly throughout your home. ReadySHARE AirMusic ReadySHARE AirMusic lets you stream music to your speakers from your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Android device. ReadySHARE Music ReadySHARE Music lets you stream music to your speakers from your computer .[...]

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    6 Networking Features The Powerline Music Extender lets you let you connect USB printers and storage devices to your home network so that they can be accessed wirelessly . ReadySHARE Printer ReadySHARE Printer lets you place your USB printer anywhere in your home. When you connect the printer to the XAU251 1, you can use the printer from any comput[...]

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    7 Ethernet Port The Powerline Music Extender and PassThru adapters use 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[...]

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    8 Set Up Y our Powerline Network  If you do not have Powerline adapters at home, do the following: 1. Plug the XA V1601 adapter into an AC wall outlet near your wireless router or gateway . 2. Connect the XA V1601 to the LAN port of the router or gateway using an Ethernet cable. 3. Plug the XAU251 1 adapter into the AC wall outlet where you want[...]

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    9  If you have Powerline adapters at home, do the following: 1. Plug the XAU251 1 adapter into a power outlet. 2. Make sure that the Power LED is solid green on each plugged-in adapter . 3. On the XAU251 1 adapter , press the Security button for two seconds, and then release the button. The Power LED blinks green while the adapter is setting up [...]

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    10 Connect Y our Speakers The USB to audio cable with RCA and 3.5-mm mini jack connectors lets you connect all types of speakers to your Music Extender .  T o connect your speakers to the XAU251 1: • USB speakers . Connect your speakers directly to the XAU251 1 USB port. • Hi-Fi audio system . Connect your system to the XAU251 1 USB port usi[...]

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    11 Set Up ReadySHARE AirMusic Using ReadySHARE AirMusic for smartphones and tablets requires a wireless router or gateway . Step 1 Step 2 Step 3 Steps 4-5  T o set up ReadySHARE AirMusic: 1. Connect the XA V1601 to your wireless router or gateway using one of the provided Ethernet cables. 2. Plug the XAU251 1 into any electrical outlet in your h[...]

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    12  T o play music from your iOS device (iPhone, iPad, or iPod): 1. Launch the music application. 2. Click the arrow on the right side of the screen. 3. Select XAU251 1- XX in the devices list. The music plays on the speakers connected to your XAU251 1.  T o play music from your Android device: 1. Launch the Google Play app. 2. Download a fre[...]

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    13 Set Up ReadySHARE Music  T o set up ReadySHARE Music on your computer: 1. Connect your speakers to the XAU251 1. 2. On a computer that is connected to the Powerline network, install and launch the NETGEAR USB Media Extender utility . The utility is available on the CD that comes with your adapters. After 30 seconds, the utility detects and di[...]

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    14 T roubleshooting • It takes between 30 seconds to one minute to detect the XAU251 1 adapter for the first time. • If you click Connect and the music does not play on your remote speakers, click Disconnect and then click Connect again. • T o stop playing music on the remote speakers, click Disconnect . • Y ou cannot use the XAU251 1 in Ai[...]

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    15 Set Up ReadySHARE Printer  T o set up ReadySHARE printer on your computer: 1. Connect the USB printer to the USB port on the XAU251 1. 2. On a computer that is connected to the Powerline network, install and launch the NETGEAR USB Media Extender utility . The utility is available on the CD that comes with your adapters. After a few seconds, t[...]

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    16 3. Select the remote printer that you want to connect to. 4. Click Connect for Scan/Fax function . Y ou can now use the remote printer as though it were connected directly to your computer . T roubleshooting If the NETGEAR USB Media Extender utility does not detect the remote printer , make sure that the printer software and driver are installed[...]

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    17 Set Up ReadySHARE USB Storage  T o set up ReadySHARE USB Storage: 1. Connect any storage device to the USB port on the XAU251 1. For example, you could connect a USB memory stick or hard drive. 2. On a computer that is connected to the Powerline network, install and launch the NETGEAR USB Media Extender utility . The utility is available on t[...]

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    18 After a few seconds, the utility detects and displays the XAU251 1 adapters and remote storage devices on your Powerline network. 3. Select a storage device and click Browse Share . The contents of your storage device display in a file browser . T roubleshooting If you use a USB hub to simultaneously connect multiple USB devices, the power from [...]

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    19 Secure the Powerline Network  T o secure your Powerline network: 1. Plug each Powerline adapter into a wall outlet. 2. Make sure that the Power LED is solid green on each adapter . 3. On the XAU251 1 adapter , press the Security button for two seconds, and then release the button. The Power LED blinks green while the adapter is setting up sec[...]

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    20 LED Descriptions The LEDs indicate the status of your Powerline adapters. • When you plug in the adapter , the Power LED lights and turns green. • The Ethernet LED lights and turns green when you connect a powered-on Ethernet device to the adapter ’s Ethernet port. If the Ethernet LED is off, there is no Ethernet connection. • The Powerl[...]

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    21 Button Descriptions The buttons on your Powerline adapters let you do the following: • Power On/Off switch . Use the Power On/Off switch to turn the device on and off. When this switch is in the Of f position, the filtered AC socket still has power . • Factory Reset button . T o return your Powerline adapter to its default factory settings, [...]

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    22 • Check the electrical current for any device plugged into the filtered AC socket. Do not exceed home and product outlet ratings and electrical requirements. • The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible. • Only power cords are allowed to be inserted into the filtered AC socket; no other equipment with [...]

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    NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA June 2013 Support Thank you for purchasing this NETGEAR product. 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 . Y ou must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone suppo[...]