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...electrical ratings label. Avoid sudden stops and uneven surfaces. If you are electrically rated to operate with three-prong plugs to the system. iii v2.0, January 2009 Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components. • Use the product only with properly grounded plugs... service provider. • Do not push any objects into the openings of your system. The power cable must use an extension cable, use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the type of external power source indicated on any cables. • Do not modify power cables or...
...electrical ratings label. Avoid sudden stops and uneven surfaces. If you are electrically rated to operate with three-prong plugs to the system. iii v2.0, January 2009 Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components. • Use the product only with properly grounded plugs... service provider. • Do not push any objects into the openings of your system. The power cable must use an extension cable, use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from the type of external power source indicated on any cables. • Do not modify power cables or...
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... 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 Europe - These limits are designed to an outlet other than the receiver's • Consult a... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The XAV101 has been tested and complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is provided in the...
... 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 Europe - These limits are designed to an outlet other than the receiver's • Consult a... to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The XAV101 has been tested and complies with Canadian ICES-003. Operation is provided in the...
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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...
... 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...
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Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 3-1 Basic Functioning ...3-1 Troubleshooting Tips ...3-2 Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key 3-2 Changing the Network Encryption Key for 1 Unit at a Time 3-3 Appendix A Technical Specifications vi v2.0, January 2009
Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 3-1 Basic Functioning ...3-1 Troubleshooting Tips ...3-2 Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key 3-2 Changing the Network Encryption Key for 1 Unit at a Time 3-3 Appendix A Technical Specifications vi v2.0, January 2009
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...to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. i v2.0, January 2009 The information in this manual are described in a malfunction or damage to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and ...; Typographical Conventions. Warning: Ignoring this type of importance or special interest. About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide describes how to the equipment. Tip: This format is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet ...
...to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources. i v2.0, January 2009 The information in this manual are described in a malfunction or damage to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and ...; Typographical Conventions. Warning: Ignoring this type of importance or special interest. About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide describes how to the equipment. Tip: This format is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet ...
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... described in order to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. ii v2.0, January 2009 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 a ...print this manual includes the following options, according to where the topic is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Use the PDF of any page. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Scope. How to print the page contents. • Printing from HTML.
... described in order to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters. ii v2.0, January 2009 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 a ...print this manual includes the following options, according to where the topic is available on the NETGEAR, Inc. Use the PDF of any page. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Scope. How to print the page contents. • Printing from HTML.
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Printing a PDF version of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. iii v2.0, January 2009 The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left corner of your ... version of the chapter 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...
Printing a PDF version of paper, you can save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature. iii v2.0, January 2009 The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window. • Click the print icon in the upper left corner of your ... version of the chapter 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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... Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter for repair. 1-1 v2.0, January 2009 Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to customize the encryption. 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 NETGEAR dealer. The XAV101...
... Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter for repair. 1-1 v2.0, January 2009 Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to customize the encryption. 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 NETGEAR dealer. The XAV101...
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... extend your Ethernet network anywhere in your house using your existing electrical power line. 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...
... extend your Ethernet network anywhere in your house using your existing electrical power line. 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...
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... not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same Powerline network encryption key. Table 1-1. The adapter is sending or receiving data. • Off. The adapter is connected to 80 Mbps. • Red. 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...
... not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same Powerline network encryption key. Table 1-1. The adapter is sending or receiving data. • Off. The adapter is connected to 80 Mbps. • Red. 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...
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...such as a pen or a paper clip to briefly press this port to connect the adapter to work on your Powerline devices: 1-4 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009 The side panel has a Security button, a Reset button, and an ... the reset button longer than recommended might interfere with the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 1-1. Usually, the default configuration settings (TCP/IP and DHCP) are fine. 2. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description (continued) Item Description (continued) Security button Configure ...
...such as a pen or a paper clip to briefly press this port to connect the adapter to work on your Powerline devices: 1-4 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009 The side panel has a Security button, a Reset button, and an ... the reset button longer than recommended might interfere with the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 1-1. Usually, the default configuration settings (TCP/IP and DHCP) are fine. 2. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description (continued) Item Description (continued) Security button Configure ...
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... your Powerline network. 3. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-5 v2.0, January 2009 Plug a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter into a power outlet near the computers and peripherals to be included in your router from the XAV101 package to connect each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to an Ethernet port on . 2. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Supplied Ethernet cable Figure 1-3 The Power and Ethernet lights on the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter should...
... your Powerline network. 3. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-5 v2.0, January 2009 Plug a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter into a power outlet near the computers and peripherals to be included in your router from the XAV101 package to connect each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to an Ethernet port on . 2. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Supplied Ethernet cable Figure 1-3 The Power and Ethernet lights on the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter should...
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... the NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility on the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the SSID and encryption keys used by the Powerline network. The security used in settings like apartment buildings. Understanding Powerline Network Security Powerline devices on page 3-1. If there is especially relevant in wireless networks, but you send over the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter helps keep it secure. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User...
... the NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility on the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the SSID and encryption keys used by the Powerline network. The security used in settings like apartment buildings. Understanding Powerline Network Security Powerline devices on page 3-1. If there is especially relevant in wireless networks, but you send over the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter helps keep it secure. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User...
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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 all the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to be configured are plugged in. To use a private encryption key instead of the first adapter, push the security button the second adapter for 2 seconds. On the first Powerline AV...Change the Default Encryption Key in your network: a. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-7 v2.0, January 2009 At this utility. c. Using the Security Button to its security ...
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 all the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to be configured are plugged in. To use a private encryption key instead of the first adapter, push the security button the second adapter for 2 seconds. On the first Powerline AV...Change the Default Encryption Key in your network: a. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-7 v2.0, January 2009 At this utility. c. Using the Security Button to its security ...
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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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...Chapter 2 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility This chapter explains how to use quality of setting your Powerline network and to use the XAV101 Configuration Utility. The ...to set up the Powerline network encryption key. To install the XAV101 Configuration Utility: 1. If you add another Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Powerline network, you can...Powerline network encryption key, and prioritizing traffic passing through the Powerline network. You can install the Powerline configuration utility on the computer connected locally to the new adapter, or open the utility on a Powerline...
...Chapter 2 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility This chapter explains how to use quality of setting your Powerline network and to use the XAV101 Configuration Utility. The ...to set up the Powerline network encryption key. To install the XAV101 Configuration Utility: 1. If you add another Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Powerline network, you can...Powerline network encryption key, and prioritizing traffic passing through the Powerline network. You can install the Powerline configuration utility on the computer connected locally to the new adapter, or open the utility on a Powerline...
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...the wizard is done, the following screen displays: Figure 2-3 4. Click Next, and follow the wizard prompts. The XAV101 Configuration Utility icon appears on the Windows Start menu, and double-click the drive that represents the location of the Resource...and click the Autorun.exe executable file. 2. To use the XAV101 Configuration Utility, double-click the icon. 2-2 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 Click Finish. Click Install Software to My Computer on your desktop. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide If the CD does not start automatically: • ...
...the wizard is done, the following screen displays: Figure 2-3 4. Click Next, and follow the wizard prompts. The XAV101 Configuration Utility icon appears on the Windows Start menu, and double-click the drive that represents the location of the Resource...and click the Autorun.exe executable file. 2. To use the XAV101 Configuration Utility, double-click the icon. 2-2 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 Click Finish. Click Install Software to My Computer on your desktop. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide If the CD does not start automatically: • ...
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Main Tab XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide You can start the XAV101 Configuration Utility by the utility. The following table describes the features in . The default setting is local or remote. This is the one ...: 4 Figure 2-4 Note the message at the bottom of network for the local Powerline device. This column shows whether the device is Public. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-3 v2.0, January 2009 Configuration Utility Main Tab Field or Button Powerline Devices Network Type Device Name MAC Address Location Description This shows whether the utility...
Main Tab XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide You can start the XAV101 Configuration Utility by the utility. The following table describes the features in . The default setting is local or remote. This is the one ...: 4 Figure 2-4 Note the message at the bottom of network for the local Powerline device. This column shows whether the device is Public. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-3 v2.0, January 2009 Configuration Utility Main Tab Field or Button Powerline Devices Network Type Device Name MAC Address Location Description This shows whether the utility...
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...Change a device name. Factory Reset button Reset a device to the XAV101 program group and select the Upgrade Tool. Scan button Scan the network for a Powerline device. Figure 2-5 2-4 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 LED Status The LEDs are enabled by default. See "..." on page 2-5. This status will upgrade is greater than 50 Mbps. • Data. Be sure the adapter you install the configuration utility, it also installs the firmware upgrade tool. See "Using the Firmware Upgrade Tool." XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 2-1.
...Change a device name. Factory Reset button Reset a device to the XAV101 program group and select the Upgrade Tool. Scan button Scan the network for a Powerline device. Figure 2-5 2-4 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 LED Status The LEDs are enabled by default. See "..." on page 2-5. This status will upgrade is greater than 50 Mbps. • Data. Be sure the adapter you install the configuration utility, it also installs the firmware upgrade tool. See "Using the Firmware Upgrade Tool." XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 2-1.