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Frogthejam
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Sep 16, 2016
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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 ...
  • michaelkenward's avatar
    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.