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... 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 EU Declaration of Conformity A printed copy of the EU Declaration ... de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The XAV101 has been tested and complies with Canadian ICES-003. These limits are designed to the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This...
... 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 EU Declaration of Conformity A printed copy of the EU Declaration ... de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The XAV101 has been tested and complies with Canadian ICES-003. These limits are designed to the instructions, may cause undesired operation. This...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... following typographical conventions: Italic Bold italic Emphasis, books, CDs User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text URL links • Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide describes how to the equipment. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight... scope of this type of importance or special interest. Warning: Ignoring this manual are described in a malfunction or damage to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter.
... following typographical conventions: Italic Bold italic Emphasis, books, CDs User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text URL links • Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide describes how to the equipment. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to highlight... scope of this type of importance or special interest. Warning: Ignoring this manual are described in a malfunction or damage to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter.
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XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Scope. The Acrobat reader is written for the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter according to your needs. • Printing a page from HTML. ii v2.0, January 2009 website at the top left ...NETGEAR, Inc. Each page in the manual. •A button to Print This Manual To print this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the following options, according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter...
XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Scope. The Acrobat reader is written for the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter according to your needs. • Printing a page from HTML. ii v2.0, January 2009 website at the top left ...NETGEAR, Inc. Each page in the manual. •A button to Print This Manual To print this manual includes the following: • Buttons, and , for the product model. • Links to PDF versions of the following options, according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter...
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XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner of any page in the upper left of your browser ...
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.... This manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of Service (QoS) features, see Chapter 2, "Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility. Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter • Installation Guide • An Ethernet cable • Resource CD, including: - Keep the carton, including the original packing...
.... This manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of Service (QoS) features, see Chapter 2, "Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility. Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter • Installation Guide • An Ethernet cable • Resource CD, including: - Keep the carton, including the original packing...
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... 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 following figure shows 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 following figure shows 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...
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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 ... Blinking green. The electrical power is no Ethernet connection. The adapter has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same Powerline network encryption key. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description Item Power Light Powerline Light Ethernet Light Description • Solid green. The link is...
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 ... Blinking green. The electrical power is no Ethernet connection. The adapter has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same Powerline network encryption key. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description Item Power Light Powerline Light Ethernet Light Description • Solid green. The link is...
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...and DHCP) are fine. 2. Note: Pressing the reset button longer than recommended might interfere with the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Plan the location of the XAV101 contains the items listed below. • Model number • MAC address • Serial number ...8226; Device password (PWD) Preparing to Install Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter To prepare for 2 seconds). The Label on the Rear Panel of the XAV101 The label on page 1-7). Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description (continued) Item Description (continued) Security button Configure security (see...
...and DHCP) are fine. 2. Note: Pressing the reset button longer than recommended might interfere with the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Plan the location of the XAV101 contains the items listed below. • Model number • MAC address • Serial number ...8226; Device password (PWD) Preparing to Install Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter To prepare for 2 seconds). The Label on the Rear Panel of the XAV101 The label on page 1-7). Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description (continued) Item Description (continued) Security button Configure security (see...
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... these steps: 1. Plug your computer. Plug a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter into an electrical outlet that is located near your Powerline network. 3. Use the blue Ethernet cable from the XAV101 package to connect each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to be included in your router. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Do not connect the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a power strip, extension cord, or...
... these steps: 1. Plug your computer. Plug a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter into an electrical outlet that is located near your Powerline network. 3. Use the blue Ethernet cable from the XAV101 package to connect each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to be included in your router. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Do not connect the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a power strip, extension cord, or...
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... the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter helps keep it secure. A Powerline network consists of the information you do not need to return the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the SSID and encryption keys used by the Powerline network. Understanding Powerline Network Security Powerline devices on the same network must use the Reset button or the NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility on the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to...
... the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter helps keep it secure. A Powerline network consists of the information you do not need to return the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the SSID and encryption keys used by the Powerline network. Understanding Powerline Network Security Powerline devices on the same network must use the Reset button or the NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility on the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to...
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.... b. c. If your network has more adapters into your existing network for 10 seconds, then follow these steps: 1. Repeat the previous step (3.a.) for 2 seconds. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Use the XAV101 Configuration Utility, on your Resource CD, to... configure your existing network for 2 seconds. The adapter will produce a new, randomly generated network encryption key that...
.... b. c. If your network has more adapters into your existing network for 10 seconds, then follow these steps: 1. Repeat the previous step (3.a.) for 2 seconds. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Use the XAV101 Configuration Utility, on your Resource CD, to... configure your existing network for 2 seconds. The adapter will produce a new, randomly generated network encryption key that...
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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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... key. All devices on the computer that is connected to use the XAV101 Configuration Utility. The CD automatically starts and displays the following screen: Figure 2-1 1. If you add another Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Powerline network, you with the option of service (QoS) features to your ...router. 2-1 v2.0, January 2009 You can use this utility to configure encryption for your Powerline network and to use any computer to manage...
... key. All devices on the computer that is connected to use the XAV101 Configuration Utility. The CD automatically starts and displays the following screen: Figure 2-1 1. If you add another Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Powerline network, you with the option of service (QoS) features to your ...router. 2-1 v2.0, January 2009 You can use this utility to configure encryption for your Powerline network and to use any computer to manage...
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... Utility v2.0, January 2009 When the wizard is done, the following screen displays: Figure 2-3 4. Click Next, and follow the wizard prompts. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide If the CD does not start automatically: • Go to display the Welcome screen: Figure 2-2 3. Click Finish. Click Install Software to My Computer ...
... Utility v2.0, January 2009 When the wizard is done, the following screen displays: Figure 2-3 4. Click Next, and follow the wizard prompts. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide If the CD does not start automatically: • Go to display the Welcome screen: Figure 2-2 3. Click Finish. Click Install Software to My Computer ...
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... the screen regarding the power saving feature. This is plugged in the Main Tab. The MAC address for the local Powerline device. The local device is local or remote. Keeping an connected Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the configuration... menu. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-3 v2.0, January 2009 The XAV101 Configuration Utility displays its Main tab: 4 Figure 2-4 Note the message at the bottom of network for the Powerline device. Main Tab XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide You can start the XAV101 Configuration Utility by the...
... the screen regarding the power saving feature. This is plugged in the Main Tab. The MAC address for the local Powerline device. The local device is local or remote. Keeping an connected Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the configuration... menu. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-3 v2.0, January 2009 The XAV101 Configuration Utility displays its Main tab: 4 Figure 2-4 Note the message at the bottom of network for the Powerline device. Main Tab XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide You can start the XAV101 Configuration Utility by the...
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... Utility v2.0, January 2009 Rename button Change a device name. Firmware Upgrade button Manually apply a firmware upgrade. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 2-1. LED On/Off button Enable or disable the LEDS for Powerline devices. The device cannot handle video data smoothly. LED Status The LEDs are enabled by default. Scan button Scan the...
... Utility v2.0, January 2009 Rename button Change a device name. Firmware Upgrade button Manually apply a firmware upgrade. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 2-1. LED On/Off button Enable or disable the LEDS for Powerline devices. The device cannot handle video data smoothly. LED Status The LEDs are enabled by default. Scan button Scan the...
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... already up-to-date, the Upgrade Tool will be reset. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-5 v2.0, January 2009 To avoid this process to proceed. Repeat this problem, reset all the adapters in your network encryption key, the local Powerline device will notify you reset it to the factory default. Resetting to Factory ... be disconnected from the network when you accordingly. 4. At the end, click Finish when done. 2. Follow the screen prompts to its default value of HomePlugAV. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Figure 2-6 The Upgrade Tool finds the...
... already up-to-date, the Upgrade Tool will be reset. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-5 v2.0, January 2009 To avoid this process to proceed. Repeat this problem, reset all the adapters in your network encryption key, the local Powerline device will notify you reset it to the factory default. Resetting to Factory ... be disconnected from the network when you accordingly. 4. At the end, click Finish when done. 2. Follow the screen prompts to its default value of HomePlugAV. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Figure 2-6 The Upgrade Tool finds the...
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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 Click Factory Reset, and a confirmation message displays. 3. A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded. 4. 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.
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 Click Factory Reset, and a confirmation message displays. 3. A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded. 4. 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.
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... setting the network encryption key. Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key If your Powerline devices stopped communicating after you used the NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility to their default settings. Problem using the XAV101 Configuration Utility on the side panel of the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. • Pressing the reset button longer than 2 seconds will not reset the...
... setting the network encryption key. Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key If your Powerline devices stopped communicating after you used the NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility to their default settings. Problem using the XAV101 Configuration Utility on the side panel of the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. • Pressing the reset button longer than 2 seconds will not reset the...