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Ploeggie
Aspirant
Feb 16, 2016

XAVB 5601 does not work

Hi, Recenty purchased two used XAVB5601/AV500 powerline. Seller says they work. All lights are burning, No problems from the outside. However...cannot get them to work.. reset them several times, ...
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Ploeggie
Aspirant
Feb 20, 2016
Adapter connected to router is connected via an extension cord. Tried also an other socket without extension cord but No succes
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Ploeggie
Aspirant
Feb 20, 2016

just bought 2x new TP-link powerlines.

Worked immediately, connection fast toghether with the XAVB5602 from netgear..... 

anyone wants two defective netgears 5601's ?

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    clithes
    Prodigy
    Feb 20, 2016

    Must have been faulty then.  Sorry we couldn't solve it