Operation Manual
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1. Getting Started
This chapter describes your Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001) and how your access 
point can fit into a home network. It also explains the security features and how to customize the 
encryption key for added security.
This chapter includes:
• Hardware Features 
• How the Powerline AV 500 Access Point Fits in Your Network 
• Set Up the Powerline Network 
• Set Up the Access Point Wireless Network 
• Join the Access Point Wireless Network 
• Powerline Network Security 
• Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key 
For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the support website at 
http://support.netgear.com.










