Page 2 - Package Contents; In some regions, a resource CD is included with your product.
2 Package Contents In some regions, a resource CD is included with your product. Note: Adapters vary by region. Your adapter might look different.
Page 3 - Getting Started
3 Getting Started Powerline networking solutions give you an alternative to Ethernet-only or wireless networks by extending your signal using the electrical wiring. Plug two or more compatible Powerline 500 devices into electrical outlets to create or extend your wired home network. In addition to P...
Page 4 - Meet Your Adapter
4 Meet Your Adapter Before you install your adapter, familiarize yourself with its LEDs, buttons, and port. Power LED Factory Reset button Ethernet ports. One adapter has two ports, the other one. Pick A Plug LED Ethernet LED Security button Extra outlet
Page 7 - Install Your Adapters; Do not plug the Powerline
7 Install Your Adapters Room 1 Room 2 Note: Do not plug the Powerline adapter into an extension cord.
Page 8 - Secure Your Network; To create a secure network:; button for two seconds, then press the
8 Secure Your Network ¾ To create a secure network: 1. Plug in your new adapters.2. Wait until the Pick A Plug LEDs are blinking.3. Press the Security button for two seconds, then press the Security button on one of the other adapters in your existing network for two seconds. Both buttons must be pr...
Page 9 - Add Adapters; To add adapters to a Powerline network with security set:; Factory; button for one second.; a. On any of the adapters, press and hold the; button; Security; button for two seconds.; Both buttons must be pressed within two minutes.
9 Add Adapters To add adapters before you have configured the security feature, just plug them in and connect the adapters to your equipment. ¾ To add adapters to a Powerline network with security set: 1. Plug in and connect the new adapters.2. On all of the previously installed adapters, press and ...
Page 10 - Troubleshooting Tips
10 Troubleshooting Tips Power LED is off. Make sure that power is supplied to the electrical outlet, and that the Powerline devices are not plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector. Power LED is blinking amber. Power saving mode occurs when the Ethernet LED is off. This can oc...
Page 12 - • For national approvals (approval schemes other than CB), relevant
12 Safety Information • For national approvals (approval schemes other than CB), relevant national standards for plug, socket-outlet, and direct plug-in units (for example, US) shall also be consulted while testing and approving such products according to national standards. • AC input rating (NA): ...
Page 16 - Technical Support; Trademarks
August 2014 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA 201-18270-03 Technical 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 . ...