Netgear Powerline 500 Nano Issues

Hello,
I'm trying to extend my wireless network using 2 Apple Airport Extremes (AE) connected via the Netgear Powerline 500 Nano. When I plug in the ethernet cable from the remote Netgear Nano to the remote Airport Extreme (plugged into the WAN port on the remote AE), my internet connection drops and neither AE can be viewed using the AirPort Utility. In essence, my entire network dies.
What could be causing this? I am not sure how to set up the remote AE - I am guessing I should set up a roaming network but the Apple Support article is not updated on how to do this with the latest AirPort Utility software.
There is another article I found with this problem, but there didn't seem to be an answer on how to fix this.
Thanks!

I assume that your "main" AirPort Extreme is functioning normally here.
It makes sense to setup things simply first and verify that everything is working, then add the powerline adapters to see if they are causing the problems.
Temporarily, move the remote AirPort Extreme close to the main AirPort Extreme
First, perform a "hard reset" on the remote AirPort Extreme by holding in the reset button on the back of the remote AirPort Extreme for 9-10 seconds, then release. Allow a full minute for the remote AirPort Extreme to restart to a slow, blinking amber light.
Connect a spare Ethernet cable (that you know is working) from one of the LAN ports on the main AirPort Extreme to the WAN "O" port on the remote AirPort Extreme.
Close AirPort Utiliy if it is open
Click the fan shaped AirPort icon at the top of the Macs screen and look for a listing of New AirPort Base Station. Just below that, click on the AirPort Extreme.
AirPort Utility will open automatically and take a minute or two to analyze your network and then announce that the network will be extended.
Enter the name for the AirPort Extreme that you want to use and click Next
Wait another minute or two while AirPort Utility configures the remote AirPort Extreme.
When you see the Setup Complete message appear, click Done.
You should have green light on the remote AirPort Extreme at this time indicating that it is working. So, both AirPorts are working correctly now.
Now it is time to move the remote AirPort Extreme by to the location that you want and connect the powerline adapters and start up the remote AirPort Extreme again and test the network.
Post back on your results.

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