Operation Manual

Getting Started
9
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001)
The following illustration shows an existing Powerline network with one Powerline device in
Room 1, a second Powerline device in Room 2, and a Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point
(XWN5001) in Room 3:
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Room 1
Room 2
Room 3
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XWN5001
Figure 3. Powerline access point connected to the Powerline network and wireless network
To form a Powerline network you need at least two compatible Powerline devices (including
the Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point).
For best performance, plan the locatio
n of your Powerline devices:
• Use a
n electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch to avoid someone
unknowingly turning off the power to the outlet.
• Do not p
lug Powerline products into a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as
this might prevent them from working correctly or reduce the network performance.
• A
void plugging Powerline products into electrical outlets located near an appliance that
uses a lot of power, such as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. This could potentially
prevent the Powerline devices from working correctly, or reduce network performance.