Page 2 - Contents
2 Contents Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Play Music Anywhere Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Networking Fe...
Page 3 - Package Contents
3 Package Contents USB to audio cable Ethernet cables (2) XAU2511 XAV1601PassThru Music Extender adapter adapter NETGEAR recommends that you do not plug a Powerline adapter directly into a power strip.
Page 4 - Hardware Features
4 Hardware Features Security button Power LED Ethernet port and LED Factory Reset button On/Off switch Filtered AC socket XAU2511 XAV1601 Ethernet port Filtered AC socket Security button Factory Reset button Power LED Powerline LED Ethernet LED USB port Powerline LED
Page 5 - Play Music Anywhere Features; ReadySHARE AirMusic
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 mus...
Page 6 - Networking Features; ReadySHARE Printer
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 ...
Page 7 - Ethernet Port
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-r...
Page 8 - Set Up Your Powerline Network
8 Set Up Your Powerline Network If you do not have Powerline adapters at home, do the following: 1. Plug the XAV1601 adapter into an AC wall outlet near your wireless router or gateway. 2. Connect the XAV1601 to the LAN port of the router or gateway using an Ethernet cable. 3. Plug the XAU2511 ada...
Page 10 - Connect Your Speakers; To connect your speakers to the XAU2511:; Speakers with a mini jack connector
10 Connect Your 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. To connect your speakers to the XAU2511: • USB speakers . Connect your speakers directly to the XAU2511 USB port. • Hi-Fi audio system . Connect y...
Page 11 - Set Up ReadySHARE AirMusic; To set up ReadySHARE AirMusic:
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 To set up ReadySHARE AirMusic: 1. Connect the XAV1601 to your wireless router or gateway using one of the provided Ethernet cables. 2. Plug the ...
Page 12 - To play music from your Android device:
12 To 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 XAU2511- XX in the devices list. The music plays on the speakers connected to your XAU2511. To play music from your Android device: 1. Lau...
Page 13 - Set Up ReadySHARE Music; To set up ReadySHARE Music on your computer:; step; Connect
13 Set Up ReadySHARE Music To set up ReadySHARE Music on your computer: 1. Connect your speakers to the XAU2511. 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. ...
Page 14 - Troubleshooting
14 Troubleshooting • It takes between 30 seconds to one minute to detect the XAU2511 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. • To stop playing music on the remote speakers, click Disconnect...
Page 15 - Set Up ReadySHARE Printer; To set up ReadySHARE printer on your computer:
15 Set Up ReadySHARE Printer To set up ReadySHARE printer on your computer: 1. Connect the USB printer to the USB port on the XAU2511. 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 come...
Page 16 - Connect for Scan/Fax function
16 3. Select the remote printer that you want to connect to. 4. Click Connect for Scan/Fax function . You can now use the remote printer as though it were connected directly to your computer. Troubleshooting If the NETGEAR USB Media Extender utility does not detect the remote printer, make sure that...
Page 17 - Set Up ReadySHARE USB Storage; To set up ReadySHARE USB Storage:
17 Set Up ReadySHARE USB Storage To set up ReadySHARE USB Storage: 1. Connect any storage device to the USB port on the XAU2511.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 Ext...
Page 18 - Browse Share
18 After a few seconds, the utility detects and displays the XAU2511 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. Troubleshooting If you use a USB hub to simultaneousl...
Page 19 - To secure your Powerline network:
19 Secure the Powerline Network To 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 XAU2511 adapter, press the Security button for two seconds, and then release the button.The Power LED blink...
Page 20 - LED Descriptions
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...
Page 21 - Button Descriptions; Factory Reset button; Safety Information
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 Off position, the filtered AC socket still has power. • Factory Reset button . To return your Powerlin...
Page 24 - Support; Trademarks
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 . You must register your pr...