User manual NETGEAR XAU2511

[. . . ] After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product at https://my. You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website. For product updates and web support, visit http://support. [. . . ] In the search box, type xau2511 and press Enter. Click the Download button to download NETGEAR genie to your computer. Run the file that you downloaded, and follow the NETGEAR genie setup prompts to install NETGEAR genie. Using NETGEAR genie 27 Powerline Music Extender XAU2511 The NETGEAR genie shortcut icon displays on your desktop. Launch NETGEAR genie in one of two ways: • Click this icon located on your desktop. • Select Start > All Programs > NETGEAR genie. Powerline Utility Screen The Powerline Utility screen is where you view and manage your Powerline network. From the NETGEAR genie Home screen, click Network Map on the dashboard or select it from the list of menu items on the left. using NETGEAR genie 28 Powerline Music Extender XAU2511 3. On the Network Map screen, click the Powerline icon to view all the devices in your Powerline network. The Powerline Utility screen displays: • • • Click the image of the device that you want to manage. If all devices are not shown, click the Refresh icon to update the screen. Move your mouse over the image of a device to view more information about it. Powerline icon Refresh icon Security icon Device image Device information Security Icon You can click the Security icon on the Powerline Utility screen to go to the Security screen. €¢ • If the Powerline devices are secured using the default encryption key, the Security icon is unlocked. If the Powerline devices are secured using a private encryption key, the Security icon is locked. See Set the Powerline Encryption Key on page 32 for more information about how to set the encryption key on your Powerline devices. Using NETGEAR genie 29 Powerline Music Extender XAU2511 View the Link Rate between Powerline Devices  To view the link rate between your Powerline devices: On the Powerline Utility screen, click the device whose link rate you want to view. The rate at which the device is transmitting data. The rate at which the device is receiving data. Using NETGEAR genie 30 Powerline Music Extender XAU2511 Change the Name of a Powerline Device Powerline devices are identified by their model number and name. Any Powerline devices that are connected are detected by NETGEAR genie, and are shown on the Powerline Utility screen. [. . . ] If you must use an extension cable, use a three-wire cable with properly grounded plugs. observe extension cable and power strip ratings. Make sure that the total ampere rating of all products plugged into the extension cable or power strip does not exceed 80 percent of the ampere ratings limit for the extension cable or power strip. To help protect your system from sudden, transient increases and decreases in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). [. . . ]