NETGEAR Network Card XAU2511 User Manual

Powerline Music Extender (XAU2511)  
Installation Guide  
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Package Contents  
USB to Audio  
cable  
Ethernet cable  
XAU2511  
Powerline  
Adapter  
Products sold in some  
locations have a  
Resource CD.  
Note: NETGEAR recommends that you do not plug a Powerline  
adapter directly into a power strip. See Advanced Setup on  
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Hardware Features  
Power  
LED  
Powerline  
LED  
Filtered  
AC Socket  
Factory  
Reset  
button  
Ethernet  
port  
Security  
button  
USB port  
Ethernet LED  
On/Off  
switch  
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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. On one of your existing Powerline adapters, press the Security  
button for 2 seconds until the Power LED starts to blink.  
When the Power LED stops blinking, the two devices are  
connected and paired on the same network key.  
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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 into another AC wall outlet.  
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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.  
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Play Music Anywhere Features  
The Play Music Anywhere features are ReadySHARE AirMusic and  
ReadySHARE Music.  
ReadySHARE AirMusic  
ReadySHARE AirMusic lets you play music wirelessly from your  
iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Android devices. The music is played on  
audio speakers, such as USB speakers or a Hi-Fi stereo system.  
NETGEAR supports all types of stereo speaker because it has a USB  
to RCA + 3.5 mm Mini jack cable (included).  
ReadySHARE Music  
ReadySHARE Music lets you play music from your computer on a  
remote audio speaker, such as USB speakers or a Hi-Fi system.  
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Networking Features  
The networking features let you connect any USB printer and USB  
hard drive to your home network so they can be accessed through  
WiFi. The XAU2511 adapter shares the USB devices for remote  
access with other users or computers anywhere in the home. The  
networking features are ReadySHARE Printer and ReadySHARE  
USB Storage access.  
ReadySHARE Printer  
ReadySHARE Printer lets you place your USB printer anywhere in  
your house. When you connect the USB printer to the XAU2511 USB  
port, the printer is shared among all computers on the home network.  
ReadySHARE USB Storage  
ReadySHARE USB Storage lets you share the content on a hard disk  
or memory stick across your home network. All you do is connect the  
hard disk or memory stick to the XAU2511 USB port.  
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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 console, Blu-ray™  
player, smart TV, HD set-top box, network DVR, or computer. All  
devices on your home network that are plugged into a Powerline  
adapter are interoperable.  
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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.  
Step 2  
Steps 4 & 5  
Step 1  
Step 3  
Router/Gateway  
1. Plug the Powerline Music Extender into any electrical outlet in  
your home.  
2. Connect the XAU2511 to your stereo system with the mini jack  
connector or the RCA connectors.  
3. Select the WiFi router/gateway network SSID on your smart  
phone or tablet.  
4. Select music on your smart phone or tablet and beam it to the  
speaker by way of the Airplay feature.  
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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 of the screen.  
3. Select XAU2511-XX in the devices list.  
You should hear the XAU2511 play music on the remote speaker.  
For Android devices (such as a smart phone or tablet):  
You can also play music on the NETGEAR Powerline Music Extender  
through specific Airplay-compatible applications running on an  
Android OS.  
1. Launch the Google Play app (previously Android Market).  
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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  
Depending on the speaker you want to use, you can connect a USB  
speaker directly into the XAU2511 or use the USB to Audio cable.  
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Or, use the 3.5 mm mini jack to  
connect a speaker with the  
mini jack connector.  
Use the two RCA connectors to  
connect a Hi-Fi audio system  
with RCA aux-in connectors.  
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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 XAU2511 devices on your home network.  
5. Select the XAU2511 device to which you want to stream the  
music by selecting the line below the corresponding XAU2511-  
XX device. See figure in Step 1.  
You can identify the device by its AirMusic name, which is shown  
on the product label on the back of the XAU2511 adapter.  
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6. Click the Connect button. The music played on the computer is  
played on the remote audio system.  
7. To stop playing the music on the XAU2511 device, select the  
Disconnect button as shown in the figure.  
After the First Installation  
The NETGEAR USB Media Extender utility is always running in the  
background. To display the utility on the screen, click the icon on the  
Windows tray. To play music remotely, select the XAU2511-XX and  
connect to it.  
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Troubleshooting  
It takes between 30 seconds to 1 minute to detect the remote  
XAU2511 the first time.  
If after pressing the Connect button the music is not played  
remotely, press the Disconnect button and press the Connect  
button again.  
No other device (for example, a smart phone or tablet) can use  
the XAU2511 in AirMusic mode unless you press the Disconnect  
button in the utility on the computer.  
All of the music and Windows sounds that come from the  
computer are redirected and played remotely on the XAU2511.  
To play only the music without the Windows sounds, launch an  
Airplay application such as iTunes on your computer.  
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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  
application.  
The utility is available on the CD-ROM.  
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3. After a few seconds, the USB Media Extender utility shows that  
the XAU2511-XX detected the printer/scanner/fax and is waiting  
for the connection.  
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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 select the printer.  
Troubleshooting  
If the remote printer/scanner is not detected, make sure that you have  
already installed the printer/scanner software on the computer where  
you want to print. The printer/scanner driver must be installed on the  
computer first.  
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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.  
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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 to connect different USB hard drives  
simultaneously, the power on the USB port of XAU2511 might not be  
sufficient to power on all of the USB devices. You might need to  
power on some hard disks with an external power supply.  
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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. On each adapter, press the Security button for 2 seconds and  
then release.  
After a few seconds, the Power LED stops blinking and turns  
back on. The two devices are now connected and paired on a  
secure random key.  
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LED Descriptions  
The LEDs indicate the status of your Powerline adapters.  
When you plug in the adapter, the Power LED  
turns green.  
lights up and  
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 electrical outlet with the  
strongest link rate.  
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Green: Link rate > 80 Mbps (Best)  
Amber: Link rate > 50 and < 80 Mbps (Better)  
Red: Link rate < 50 Mbps (Good)  
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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 information about Security settings, see Advanced  
Power On/Off: Use the Power On/Off button to turn the device on  
and off. When this button is in the Off position, the pass-through  
socket still has power.  
Factory Reset: Use the Factory Reset button to return your  
Powerline adapter to its default factory settings. Press the  
Factory Reset button for 2 seconds with the device plugged into  
the electrical socket, and then release it.  
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User Manual  
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Compliance  
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on the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). If  
disposed of within the European Union, this product should be treated and  
recycled in accordance with the laws of your jurisdiction implementing the  
WEEE Directive.  
For indoor use only in all EU countries and in Switzerland.  
NETGEAR, Inc.  
350 East Plumeria Drive  
San Jose, CA 95134 USA  
August 2012  
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