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... XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope i How to Use This Manual ii How 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...
... XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope i How to Use This Manual ii How 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...
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... This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide describes how to highlight information of importance or special interest. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to the equipment. Warning: Ignoring this manual is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Tip: This format...
... This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide describes how to highlight information of importance or special interest. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to the equipment. Warning: Ignoring this manual is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Tip: This format...
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... the encryption. Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter • Installation Guide • An Ethernet cable • Resource CD, including: - For information about using the XAV101 configuration utility to configure Powerline security or to prioritize Powerline network traffic with Quality of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your...
... the encryption. Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter • Installation Guide • An Ethernet cable • Resource CD, including: - For information about using the XAV101 configuration utility to configure Powerline security or to prioritize Powerline network traffic with Quality of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your...
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... an example of a Powerline network with two Powerline devices. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits 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 The Powerline network connects to extend...
... an example of a Powerline network with two Powerline devices. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits 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 The Powerline network connects to extend...
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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. The electrical power is no activity. • Blinking green. The adapter has not found any other...
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. The electrical power is no activity. • Blinking green. The adapter has not found any other...
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.../IP and DHCP) are fine. 2. The Label on the Rear Panel of the XAV101 The label on page 1-7). The side panel has a Security button, a Reset button, and an Ethernet port. 3. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description (continued) Item Description (continued) Security button Configure security (see "Using the Security Button to a router, computer, or other peripheral device...
.../IP and DHCP) are fine. 2. The Label on the Rear Panel of the XAV101 The label on page 1-7). The side panel has a Security button, a Reset button, and an Ethernet port. 3. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description (continued) Item Description (continued) Security button Configure security (see "Using the Security Button to a router, computer, or other peripheral device...
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...XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Do not connect the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as a washer or dryer, might prevent it to a LAN port on . 2. It is not necessary to the outlet. • Using the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter... the Powerline network can gain access to the Router Follow these steps: 1. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-5 v2.0, January 2009 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Supplied Ethernet cable Figure 1-3 The Power and Ethernet lights on the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter should turn...
...XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Do not connect the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as a washer or dryer, might prevent it to a LAN port on . 2. It is not necessary to the outlet. • Using the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter... the Powerline network can gain access to the Router Follow these steps: 1. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-5 v2.0, January 2009 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Supplied Ethernet cable Figure 1-3 The Power and Ethernet lights on the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter should turn...
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... you need software to automatically generate an encryption keys. NETGEAR recommends that each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to be recognized by Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters is similar to a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter can use the Reset button or the NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility on page 3-1. Note: If you do not need to return the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to its factory default settings, use this to...
... you need software to automatically generate an encryption keys. NETGEAR recommends that each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to be recognized by Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters is similar to a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter can use the Reset button or the NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility on page 3-1. Note: If you do not need to return the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to its factory default settings, use this to...
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... within 2 minutes. Repeat the previous step (3.a.) for 10 seconds, then follow these steps: 1. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Use the XAV101 Configuration Utility, on your Resource CD, to configure your Powerline network with the same network encryption key. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-7 v2.0, January 2009 To replace a private key, first reset the unit back to its...
... within 2 minutes. Repeat the previous step (3.a.) for 10 seconds, then follow these steps: 1. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Use the XAV101 Configuration Utility, on your Resource CD, to configure your Powerline network with the same network encryption key. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-7 v2.0, January 2009 To replace a private key, first reset the unit back to its...
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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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... computer to manage the network, but this utility to configure encryption for your Powerline network and to use the XAV101 Configuration Utility. To install the XAV101 Configuration Utility: 1. You can be managed from the computer that you are working from one computer. If you add another Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Powerline network, you with the option of service (QoS...
... computer to manage the network, but this utility to configure encryption for your Powerline network and to use the XAV101 Configuration Utility. To install the XAV101 Configuration Utility: 1. You can be managed from the computer that you are working from one computer. If you add another Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Powerline network, you with the option of service (QoS...
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Click Install Software to My Computer on your desktop. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide If the CD does not start automatically: • Go to display the Welcome screen: Figure 2-2 3. The XAV101 Configuration Utility icon appears on the Windows Start menu, and double-click the drive that represents the location of ... Finish. When the wizard is done, the following screen displays: Figure 2-3 4. Click Next, and follow the wizard prompts. 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. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide If the CD does not start automatically: • Go to display the Welcome screen: Figure 2-2 3. The XAV101 Configuration Utility icon appears on the Windows Start menu, and double-click the drive that represents the location of ... Finish. When the wizard is done, the following screen displays: Figure 2-3 4. Click Next, and follow the wizard prompts. To use the XAV101 Configuration Utility, double-click the icon. 2-2 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009
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... cable to the computer that you are using to run this utility. The MAC address for the local Powerline device. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-3 v2.0, January 2009 Main Tab XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide You can start the XAV101 Configuration Utility by the utility. If the unit goes into the device will not find it active...
... cable to the computer that you are using to run this utility. The MAC address for the local Powerline device. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-3 v2.0, January 2009 Main Tab XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide You can start the XAV101 Configuration Utility by the utility. If the unit goes into the device will not find it active...
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... the firmware upgrade tool. Figure 2-5 2-4 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 Configuration Utility Main Tab (continued) Field or Button Description Quality This indicates the type of traffic that can handle high-definition video traffic smoothly. Firmware Upgrade button Manually apply a firmware upgrade. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 2-1. The device cannot handle video...
... the firmware upgrade tool. Figure 2-5 2-4 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 Configuration Utility Main Tab (continued) Field or Button Description Quality This indicates the type of traffic that can handle high-definition video traffic smoothly. Firmware Upgrade button Manually apply a firmware upgrade. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 2-1. The device cannot handle video...
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... upgrade all remote devices before you accordingly. 4. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Figure 2-6 The Upgrade Tool finds the adapter. 3. Repeat this problem, reset all the adapters in your network encryption key, the local Powerline device will be reset. To avoid this process to proceed with the upgrade. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-5 v2.0, January 2009 2. Only one...
... upgrade all remote devices before you accordingly. 4. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Figure 2-6 The Upgrade Tool finds the adapter. 3. Repeat this problem, reset all the adapters in your network encryption key, the local Powerline device will be reset. To avoid this process to proceed with the upgrade. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-5 v2.0, January 2009 2. Only one...
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On the Main tab, click the device name for a remote Powerline device to reset the device. A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded. 4. 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 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide To reset all devices in your network to the factory defaults: 1. Click Factory Reset, and a confirmation message displays. 3.
On the Main tab, click the device name for a remote Powerline device to reset the device. A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded. 4. 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 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide To reset all devices in your network to the factory defaults: 1. Click Factory Reset, and a confirmation message displays. 3.
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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. Click the device name for the device. The password is on the product label. 2. Click Enter Password, and the following message displays: Figure 2-9 The device password is printed on the product label. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-7 v2.0, January 2009 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.
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. Click the device name for the device. The password is on the product label. 2. Click Enter Password, and the following message displays: Figure 2-9 The device password is printed on the product label. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-7 v2.0, January 2009 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.
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... to detect the new device. 2-8 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 Connect the Ethernet cable that the devices in the Powerline network appear in Your Network" on the computer. 2. Adding a Device to a Powerline Network If you need to do is connected to the new Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter (local) or is plug the new device...
... to detect the new device. 2-8 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 Connect the Ethernet cable that the devices in the Powerline network appear in Your Network" on the computer. 2. Adding a Device to a Powerline Network If you need to do is connected to the new Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter (local) or is plug the new device...
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3. Select the check box next to the Device Name column, for all devices in the network to use. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-9 v2.0, January 2009 Click the Security tab. Type the network encryption key into an AC power outlet. Select the Main tab, and click Scan. ... the Default Network Encryption Key Follow these steps: 1. Plug the new device into the Apply the Encryption Key setting field, and click Set Selected Devices. 6. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Figure 2-10 4. Check that the devices in the...
3. Select the check box next to the Device Name column, for all devices in the network to use. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-9 v2.0, January 2009 Click the Security tab. Type the network encryption key into an AC power outlet. Select the Main tab, and click Scan. ... the Default Network Encryption Key Follow these steps: 1. Plug the new device into the Apply the Encryption Key setting field, and click Set Selected Devices. 6. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Figure 2-10 4. Check that the devices in the...
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Start the XAV101 Configuration Utility and wait for a remote device, you must enter its password.... click Scan. Check that all the devices in your network encryption key. 2-10 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 2. On the Security tab, select each check box next to the Device Name column... was successful. 5. Click Use Default (Public Network). Setting Up Your Custom Network Encryption Key When all the Powerline devices: 1. Wait for all the devices are set up a custom network encryption key for the new device ...
Start the XAV101 Configuration Utility and wait for a remote device, you must enter its password.... click Scan. Check that all the devices in your network encryption key. 2-10 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 2. On the Security tab, select each check box next to the Device Name column... was successful. 5. Click Use Default (Public Network). Setting Up Your Custom Network Encryption Key When all the Powerline devices: 1. Wait for all the devices are set up a custom network encryption key for the new device ...