Powerline 600 Mbps PassThru 4-Port
XAVB6504 Installation Guide
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Package Contents
XAV6504
XAV6501
Ethernet cables
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Hardware Features
XAV6504
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XAV6501
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1. Filtered AC socket
2. Powerline LED
3. Power LED
5. 1 G Ethernet LED
6. Factory Reset button
7. Security button
9. Ethernet activity LED
10. 10/100 Ethernet LED
11 On/Off switch
4. 10/100 Ethernet LED
8. Gigabit Ethernet port
12. Ethernet port
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LED Descriptions
The LEDs indicate the status of your Powerline adapters.
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When you plug in the adapter, the Power LED
turns green.
lights and
If the Ethernet port is inactive for more than 10 minutes, the
adapter enters power saving mode and the Power LED turns
amber. Power saving mode is disabled by default.
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The Ethernet LED
a powered-on Ethernet device to the adapter’s Ethernet port. If
the Ethernet LED is off, there is no Ethernet connection.
lights and turns green when you connect
The 10/100 LEDs light when you connect a 10 M or 100 M
Ethernet device to that port. The 1 G LED lights when you
connect a Gigabit Ethernet device to that port.
The Powerline LED lights when the adapter detects at least one
other compatible Powerline device.
The Pick A Plug features lets you pick the electrical outlet with the
fastest link rate:
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Green. Link rate > 80 Mbps (fast)
Amber. Link rate > 50 and < 80 Mbps (medium)
Red. Link rate < 50 Mbps (slow)
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Button Descriptions
The buttons on your Powerline adapters let you do the following:
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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 Powerline adapter to its
default factory settings, press the Factory Reset button for two
seconds, and release it.
Security button. To secure your Powerline network, use the
Security button. For information about securing your Powerline
secure your Powerline network to protect your personal
information and media from unwanted access.
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Install Your Powerline Adapters
1. Plug each Powerline adapter into a wall outlet.
2. Secure your Powerline network.
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Make sure that the Power LED is solid green on each
Powerline adapter.
b
On the first Powerline adapter, press the Security button for
two seconds, and then release the button.
The Power LED blinks green while the adapter is setting up
security.
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Within two minutes, go to the second Powerline adapter,
press its Security button for two seconds, and release the
button.
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After a few seconds, the security is set and the Power LED turns
solid green. The Powerline adapters can communicate over the
Powerline network in a secure way.
Warning: Do not press the Security button until the Power LED
on each adapter is solid green. Pressing this button too soon can
temporarily disable Powerline communication. If Powerline
communication is disabled, use the Factory Reset button to
return the Powerline adapter to its factory settings.
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3. Plug the XAV6501 adapter into a wall outlet near your router or
gateway.
4. Connect the XAV6501 adapter to the LAN port of the router or
gateway using an Ethernet cable.
Room A
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5. Plug the XAV6504 adapter into a wall outlet where you want to add
Internet access.
6. Connect the XAV6504 adapter to an Ethernet-based device using
an Ethernet cable.
Note: For maximum throughput, use the Gigabit Ethernet
port on the side of the adapter.
Room B
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Your Ethernet-based device (computer, game console, set-top
box, or Blu-ray player) now has Internet access.
Compatible NETGEAR Powerline
Devices
Your Powerline devices can share a Powerline network with these
compatible NETGEAR devices: XAVB1301, XAVB1401, XAVB2101,
XAVB2602, XAVNB2001, XAVB5601, XAVB5101, XAVB5201,
XAVB5401, XAUB2511, XAVB5004, XAVB1004, XWNB5602,
XWNB5201, and XWNB1601.
For a complete list of HomePlug AV-certified devices, visit
Manage Your Network
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computer enhances and simplifies the management of your network.
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Safety Information
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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.
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AC input rating (NA): 100–125V, 0.2A (max.); 50–60 Hz excluding
socket-outlet rating.
AC input rating (AU, UK, FR, EU): 200–250V, 0.2A (max.),
50–60 Hz excluding socket outlet rating.
XAVB6504 ratings (maximum load): EU: 16A, 250V;
UK: 13A, 250V; FR: 16A, 250V; NA: 15A, 125V;
AU: 10A, 250V.
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Operating temperature: 0–40°C.
Check the electrical current for any device plugged into the
filtered AC socket. Do not exceed home and product outlet
ratings and electrical requirements.
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The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and be
easily accessible.
Only power cords are allowed to be inserted into the filtered AC
outlet; no other equipment with a direct plug-in is allowed. The
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power cord needs to be a maximum of 1 m long and a minimum
of 0.75 mm2 of cross-sectional area.
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Do not plug devices that exceed the product ratings into the
XAVB6504 filtered AC outlets. The output voltage of the filtered
AC outlet is the same as the power outlet that the XAVB6504
adapter is plugged into. To help avoid damaging your system, be
sure that the attached devices are electrically rated to operate
with the power available in your location.
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If the input AC voltage is less than 100 AC, the device plugged
into the filtered AC socket of the XAVB6504 adapter might not
perform as well as expected.
DO NOT PLUG MAJOR HOME APPLIANCES into the filtered AC
socket or into an attached power strip. The device is not intended
to be used with home appliances such as air conditioners, power
tools, space heaters, fans, hair dryers, ovens, or refrigerators.
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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
You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR telephone support.
NETGEAR recommends registering your product through the NETGEAR website.
For product updates, additional documentation, and support, visit
NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official NETGEAR support resources.
Trademarks
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or
registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries in the United States
and/or other countries. Information is subject to change without notice. © NETGEAR,
Inc. All rights reserved.
Compliance
For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit:
For regulatory compliance information, visit:
NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134, USA
November 2013
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