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Frogthejam
Sep 16, 2016Aspirant
Powerline 500 XAVB5201 not connecting to powerline
Today, I purchased the XAVB5201 powerline adaptor. When I plugged both AV adaptors to the router and computer, the powerline LED stayed amber green for a while before switching off. It occasionally ...
- Sep 17, 2016
These things aren't always the easiest to configure.
Have you been through the steps in the Installation Guide?
XAVB5201 | Product | Support | NETGEAR
Set the two plugs up side by side and then move the "mobile" one – the one not permanently connected to the modem/router – to where you want it.
michaelkenward
Sep 17, 2016Guru - Experienced User
These things aren't always the easiest to configure.
Have you been through the steps in the Installation Guide?
XAVB5201 | Product | Support | NETGEAR
Set the two plugs up side by side and then move the "mobile" one – the one not permanently connected to the modem/router – to where you want it.
- FrogthejamSep 17, 2016Aspirant
Okay, so I've tried that and it seems to be working so far! I'll report back if there are any problems but at the moment I think you've solved my dilemma.
Thanks a million :)