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...Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: XAV101 January 2009 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Home English 202-10339-02 iv v2.0, January 2009 This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not... two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the XAV101 product package. These limits are designed to radio communications.
...Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: XAV101 January 2009 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Home English 202-10339-02 iv v2.0, January 2009 This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not... two conditions: (1) This device may cause harmful interference to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the XAV101 product package. These limits are designed to radio communications.
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... to Print This Manual ii Chapter 1 Installation and Basic Configuration Package Contents ...1-1 How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network 1-2 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 1-3 The Label on the Rear Panel of the XAV101 1-4 Preparing to Install Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 1-4 Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router 1-5 Understanding Powerline Network Security 1-6 Using the Security Button to Change the Default Encryption Key in Your Network...
... to Print This Manual ii Chapter 1 Installation and Basic Configuration Package Contents ...1-1 How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network 1-2 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 1-3 The Label on the Rear Panel of the XAV101 1-4 Preparing to Install Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 1-4 Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router 1-5 Understanding Powerline Network Security 1-6 Using the Security Button to Change the Default Encryption Key in Your Network...
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... is used to the equipment. i v2.0, January 2009 Warning: Ignoring this manual is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Tip: This format is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. The information in this type of note may result... text URL links • Formats. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide describes how to highlight information of importance or special interest.
... is used to the equipment. i v2.0, January 2009 Warning: Ignoring this manual is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Tip: This format is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. The information in this type of note may result... text URL links • Formats. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide describes how to highlight information of importance or special interest.
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... a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. ii v2.0, January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Scope. website at http://www.adobe.com. - How to Print This Manual To print this...an index. This manual is dedicated to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter January 2009 Note: Product updates are available on the Adobe Web site at http://www.netgear.com/support. How to your needs. • Printing a page from PDF. Each...
... a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. ii v2.0, January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Scope. website at http://www.adobe.com. - How to Print This Manual To print this...an index. This manual is dedicated to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter January 2009 Note: Product updates are available on the Adobe Web site at http://www.netgear.com/support. How to your needs. • Printing a page from PDF. Each...
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... on a single sheet of paper, you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner of any page in the chapter you want to print...
... on a single sheet of paper, you were viewing opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner of any page in the chapter you want to print...
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... the following items: • NETGEAR XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter • Installation Guide • An Ethernet cable • Resource CD, including: - The XAV101 Configuration Utility - This manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of Service (QoS) features, see Chapter 2, "Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility. Chapter 1 Installation and Basic Configuration This chapter describes the XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter and explains how to...
... the following items: • NETGEAR XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter • Installation Guide • An Ethernet cable • Resource CD, including: - The XAV101 Configuration Utility - This manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of Service (QoS) features, see Chapter 2, "Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility. Chapter 1 Installation and Basic Configuration This chapter describes the XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter and explains how to...
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... an example of a Powerline network with two Powerline devices. The Powerline network connects to extend your Ethernet network anywhere in Your Network You can use Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to an Ethernet network: Internet XAV101 Powerline network (always encrypted) XAV101 Figure 1-1 Router Ethernet network Notebook PC Ethernet network Desktop PC 1-2 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in your...
... an example of a Powerline network with two Powerline devices. The Powerline network connects to extend your Ethernet network anywhere in Your Network You can use Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to an Ethernet network: Internet XAV101 Powerline network (always encrypted) XAV101 Figure 1-1 Router Ethernet network Notebook PC Ethernet network Desktop PC 1-2 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in your...
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...; Off. The link is faster than 50 Mbps. • Solid green. The adapter is no electrical power. • Solid. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter The following illustration shows the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter front and side panels: Power light Powerline light Ethernet light Security button Reset button Ethernet port Figure 1-2 The following table describes the buttons, status lights, and port. There...
...; Off. The link is faster than 50 Mbps. • Solid green. The adapter is no electrical power. • Solid. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter The following illustration shows the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter front and side panels: Power light Powerline light Ethernet light Security button Reset button Ethernet port Figure 1-2 The following table describes the buttons, status lights, and port. There...
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... on the rear panel of your network. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 1-1. Reset button To reset, use the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter has an Ethernet port available and is configured to a router, computer, or other peripheral device. The adapter automatically returns to Change the Default Encryption Key in Your Network" on page 1-7). Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description (continued) Item Description (continued) Security...
... on the rear panel of your network. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 1-1. Reset button To reset, use the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter has an Ethernet port available and is configured to a router, computer, or other peripheral device. The adapter automatically returns to Change the Default Encryption Key in Your Network" on page 1-7). Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description (continued) Item Description (continued) Security...
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.... Use the blue Ethernet cable from the XAV101 package to connect each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to be included in your router. Plug a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter into power outlets near your Powerline network. 3. Plug your other Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters into a power outlet near the computers and peripherals to an Ethernet port on a computer or peripheral. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Do not connect the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a power...
.... Use the blue Ethernet cable from the XAV101 package to connect each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to be included in your router. Plug a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter into power outlets near your Powerline network. 3. Plug your other Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters into a power outlet near the computers and peripherals to an Ethernet port on a computer or peripheral. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Do not connect the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a power...
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... the lights work, see "Basic Functioning" on . XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 4. Understanding Powerline Network Security Powerline devices on the same network must use the Reset button or the NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility on your network. Note: If you send over the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter helps keep it secure. This is similar to a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter can use the Powerline network. This is HomePlugAV.
... the lights work, see "Basic Functioning" on . XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 4. Understanding Powerline Network Security Powerline devices on the same network must use the Reset button or the NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility on your network. Note: If you send over the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter helps keep it secure. This is similar to a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter can use the Powerline network. This is HomePlugAV.
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.... Installation and Basic Configuration 1-7 v2.0, January 2009 The default encryption key is HomePlugAV. 2. The adapters retain security settings even if they are adding. c. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Use the XAV101 Configuration Utility, on your Resource CD, to configure your Powerline network with a network encryption key that you release the button. Verify that each other...
.... Installation and Basic Configuration 1-7 v2.0, January 2009 The default encryption key is HomePlugAV. 2. The adapters retain security settings even if they are adding. c. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Use the XAV101 Configuration Utility, on your Resource CD, to configure your Powerline network with a network encryption key that you release the button. Verify that each other...
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XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1-8 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009
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... to manage the network, but this utility to a Powerline network, you are working from one computer. To install the XAV101 Configuration Utility: 1. The CD automatically starts and displays the following screen: Figure 2-1 1. If you add another Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to configure encryption for your own unique encryption Powerline network encryption key, and prioritizing traffic passing through...
... to manage the network, but this utility to a Powerline network, you are working from one computer. To install the XAV101 Configuration Utility: 1. The CD automatically starts and displays the following screen: Figure 2-1 1. If you add another Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to configure encryption for your own unique encryption Powerline network encryption key, and prioritizing traffic passing through...
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... that represents the location of the Resource CD or • Select the CD drive, and click the Autorun.exe executable file. 2. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide If the CD does not start automatically: • Go to display the Welcome screen: Figure 2-2 3. When the wizard is... done, the following screen displays: Figure 2-3 4. To use the XAV101 Configuration Utility, double-click the icon. 2-2 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 Click Install Software to My Computer on your desktop.
... that represents the location of the Resource CD or • Select the CD drive, and click the Autorun.exe executable file. 2. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide If the CD does not start automatically: • Go to display the Welcome screen: Figure 2-2 3. When the wizard is... done, the following screen displays: Figure 2-3 4. To use the XAV101 Configuration Utility, double-click the icon. 2-2 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 Click Install Software to My Computer on your desktop.
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... describes the features in . The MAC address for the local Powerline device. The device name is the one connected with an Ethernet cable to the computer that you are using to run this utility. Main Tab XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide You can start the XAV101 Configuration Utility by the utility. The default setting is local...
... describes the features in . The MAC address for the local Powerline device. The device name is the one connected with an Ethernet cable to the computer that you are using to run this utility. Main Tab XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide You can start the XAV101 Configuration Utility by the utility. The default setting is local...
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... are enabled by default. Scan button Scan the network for each Powerline device. Be sure the adapter you will upgrade is less than 50 Mbps. • Data. Figure 2-5 2-4 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 This status will be shown if the... When you run the Upgrade Tool. 1. Firmware Upgrade button Manually apply a firmware upgrade. See "Using the Firmware Upgrade Tool." XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 2-1. Configuration Utility Main Tab (continued) Field or Button Description Quality This indicates the type of traffic that can...
... are enabled by default. Scan button Scan the network for each Powerline device. Be sure the adapter you will upgrade is less than 50 Mbps. • Data. Figure 2-5 2-4 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 This status will be shown if the... When you run the Upgrade Tool. 1. Firmware Upgrade button Manually apply a firmware upgrade. See "Using the Firmware Upgrade Tool." XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 2-1. Configuration Utility Main Tab (continued) Field or Button Description Quality This indicates the type of traffic that can...
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....0, January 2009 At the end, click Finish when done. Repeat this problem, reset all remote devices before you reset it to upgrade all the adapters in your network encryption key, the local Powerline device will notify you accordingly. 4. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Figure 2-6 The Upgrade Tool finds the adapter. 3. Note: If you customized your network. 2.
....0, January 2009 At the end, click Finish when done. Repeat this problem, reset all remote devices before you reset it to upgrade all the adapters in your network encryption key, the local Powerline device will notify you accordingly. 4. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Figure 2-6 The Upgrade Tool finds the adapter. 3. Note: If you customized your network. 2.
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XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide To reset all devices in your network to the factory defaults: 1. A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded. 4. Click Factory Reset, and a confirmation message displays. 3. Click OK to highlight it. Figure 2-7 2. After you have reset each device, check that the Main tab lists all the devices in the network. 2-6 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 On the Main tab, click the device name for a remote Powerline device to reset the device.
XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide To reset all devices in your network to the factory defaults: 1. A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded. 4. Click Factory Reset, and a confirmation message displays. 3. Click OK to highlight it. Figure 2-7 2. After you have reset each device, check that the Main tab lists all the devices in the network. 2-6 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 On the Main tab, click the device name for a remote Powerline device to reset the device.
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Click Enter Password, and the following message displays: Figure 2-9 The device password is printed on the product label. The password is on the product label. 2. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Changing the Network Encryption Key You can specify the network encryption key from the Security tab: Figure 2-8 1. Click the device name for the device. To change the encryption key for a remote device, you must enter the password for a remote Powerline device to highlight it in blue. 3. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-7 v2.0, January 2009
Click Enter Password, and the following message displays: Figure 2-9 The device password is printed on the product label. The password is on the product label. 2. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Changing the Network Encryption Key You can specify the network encryption key from the Security tab: Figure 2-8 1. Click the device name for the device. To change the encryption key for a remote device, you must enter the password for a remote Powerline device to highlight it in blue. 3. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-7 v2.0, January 2009