Page 2 - Technical Support; Trademarks
Technical Support Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://mynetgear.com . You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommen...
Page 3 - Contents
1 Contents Package Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Powerline Adapter Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Powerline Music Extender...
Page 4 - Package Contents; NETGEAR recommends that you do
2 Package Contents XAU2511PowerlineAdapter Products sold in some locations have a Resource CD. USB to Audio cable Ethernet cable Note: NETGEAR recommends that you do not plug a Powerline adapter directly into a power strip. See Advanced Setup on page 22 for instructions.
Page 5 - Hardware Features
3 Hardware Features Security button Power LED Ethernet port Factory Reset button On/Off switch Filtered AC Socket Ethernet LED USB port Powerline LED
Page 6 - Powerline Adapter Setup; Plug the XAU2511 into a power outlet.; button for 2; Security
4 Powerline Adapter Setup Make sure that the new XAU2511 adapter and your existing adapters are on the same security key so they can work together: 1. Plug the XAU2511 into a power outlet. 2. When the Power LED lights, press the Security button for 2 seconds until the Power LED starts to blink. 3. O...
Page 7 - Troubleshooting; See
5 Troubleshooting If the Powerline LED is not green, plug the Powerline adapter into the wall power outlet. If there is a power strip, plug the power strip into the Powerline adapter socket. After you finish plugging in the adapter and if the Powerline LED is off or red, place the Powerline adapter ...
Page 8 - Powerline Music Extender Features
6 Powerline Music Extender Features The Powerline Music Extender provides music and networking features. The Play Music Anywhere features let you play music wirelessly. The networking features let you connect USB storage devices and USB printer/scanners to your home network.
Page 11 - Extend Internet and Home Network to Any Outlet
9 Extend Internet and Home Network to Any Outlet The Powerline Music Extender uses 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 co...
Page 12 - Set up ReadySHARE AirMusic
10 Set up ReadySHARE AirMusic ReadySHARE AirMusic is for smart phones and tablets. This setup procedure only works if you have a WiFi network at home that comes from a WiFi router, gateway, or extender. 1. Plug the Powerline Music Extender into any electrical outlet in your home. 2. Connect the XAU2...
Page 13 - Make sure that the smart phone or tablet is connected to the; For iOS devices; Click the arrow on the right side of the screen.; For Android devices
11 Note: Make sure that the smart phone or tablet is connected to the WiFi network of the Router/Gateway that is connected to the XAV1601 Powerline adapter. For iOS devices (such as an iPhone, iPad, or iPod): 1. Launch the music application (for example, iPod). 2. Click the arrow on the right side o...
Page 14 - Beam; Use the USB to Audio Cable
12 2. Download a free Airplay application and launch it.Twonky Mobile is recommended. 3. Select the music source. 4. Choose a song and play it. 5. Once the music plays, press the Beam button and select XAU2511 . Music plays on your remote speaker through the XAU2511. Use the USB to Audio Cable Depen...
Page 16 - Set up ReadySHARE Music on Computers; First Installation; XX
14 Set up ReadySHARE Music on Computers First Installation 1. Plug the speaker into the XAU2511. 2. Insert the CD-ROM into your computer. 3. Install the NETGEAR USB Media Extender utility that is available on the CD-ROM. 4. Launch the utility. After 30 seconds, it finds and displays the remote XAU25...
Page 19 - Set up ReadySHARE Printer; Connect the USB printer or scanner/fax to the USB port on the
17 Set up ReadySHARE Printer You can have multiple printers or scanners working simultaneously if each USB printer/scanner is connected to an XAU2511 adapter. 1. Connect the USB printer or scanner/fax to the USB port on the XAU2511. 2. Install the NETGEAR USB Media Extender utility and launch the ap...
Page 21 - Click the printer/scanner device listing and press the; Connect; Your remote printer/scanner/fax is now connected as if it was
19 4. Click the printer/scanner device listing and press the Connect for Scan/Fax function button. Your remote printer/scanner/fax is now connected as if it was connected locally through the USB cable. To print or scan, open the application (such as, Word or Excel), select the Print function and sel...
Page 22 - Set Up ReadySHARE USB Storage; Connect any storage device to the USB port of the XAU2511.
20 Set Up ReadySHARE USB Storage 1. Connect any storage device to the USB port of the XAU2511. For example, you could connect a USB hard drive or a USB memory stick. 2. Install the NETGEAR USB Media Extender utility and launch the application.The utility is available on the CD-ROM.
Page 23 - Browse Share
21 3. After a few seconds, the USB Media Extender utility shows that the storage device is connected to the XAU2511-XX. 4. Select the storage device and press the Browse Share button. A window displays that lets you browse the remote storage device directories. Troubleshooting If you use a USB Hub t...
Page 24 - Advanced Setup
22 Advanced Setup Use Advanced Setup to secure the Powerline network. 1. Plug the Powerline adapters into AC wall outlets. 2. Make sure that the Powerline LEDs on each adapter are lit. When the LEDs are lit, it means that the adapters are associated with each other and connected to the network. 3. O...
Page 25 - LED Descriptions; The LEDs indicate the status of your Powerline adapters.
23 LED Descriptions The LEDs indicate the status of your Powerline adapters. • When you plug in the adapter, the Power LED lights up and turns green. • The Powerline LED lights up when the adapter detects at least one other compatible Powerline device. • The Pick A Plug feature lets you pick the ele...
Page 26 - Button Descriptions; Advanced; Factory Reset
24 Button Descriptions The buttons on your Powerline adapters let you do the following: • Security button: Use the Security button to secure the Powerline network between adapters. Press the Security button for 2 seconds on each adapter to pair adapters and to set a new random security key.For more ...
Page 30 - User Manual; Compliance
NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA August 2012 User Manual You can get the user manual online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com . Compliance For the complete EU Declaration of Conformity, visit: http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/ . This symbol is p...
