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Installation Guide 1 2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter Kit XAVB101v2 Package Contents 3 Powerline AV 200 Adapters Ethernet Cables 4 5 6 Compatible Powerline and HomePlug AV certified devices include the NETGEAR XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001. For a complete list of AV certified devices, go to http://www.homeplug.org/kshowcase/view.
Installation Guide 1 2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter Kit XAVB101v2 Package Contents 3 Powerline AV 200 Adapters Ethernet Cables 4 5 6 Compatible Powerline and HomePlug AV certified devices include the NETGEAR XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001. For a complete list of AV certified devices, go to http://www.homeplug.org/kshowcase/view.
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... LED will be easily accessible. Pressing this should occur, use our telephone support service. see the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter Kit User Manual, available at : http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621 © 2010 by NETGEAR, Inc. Ethernet LED is on each device for details. • Press the Reset button on . • Blinking green...
... LED will be easily accessible. Pressing this should occur, use our telephone support service. see the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter Kit User Manual, available at : http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621 © 2010 by NETGEAR, Inc. Ethernet LED is on each device for details. • Press the Reset button on . • Blinking green...
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..., X-RAID2, and NeoTV are trademarks or registered trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this publication may be reproduced...
..., X-RAID2, and NeoTV are trademarks or registered trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this publication may be reproduced...
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... 1 Installation and Basic Configuration How the Powerline Adapter Fits in Your Network 5 Powerline AV 200 Adapter Features 6 XAV101v2 Label 6 LED and Feature Descriptions 7 Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 8 Prepare for installation 8 Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router 9 Connect other Ethernet Powerline Adapters 10 Understanding Powerline Network Security 11 Changing the Default Encryption 12 Chapter 2 Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility Installing the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility 13 Device Settings Tab 15...
... 1 Installation and Basic Configuration How the Powerline Adapter Fits in Your Network 5 Powerline AV 200 Adapter Features 6 XAV101v2 Label 6 LED and Feature Descriptions 7 Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 8 Prepare for installation 8 Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router 9 Connect other Ethernet Powerline Adapters 10 Understanding Powerline Network Security 11 Changing the Default Encryption 12 Chapter 2 Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility Installing the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility 13 Device Settings Tab 15...
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...This chapter describes how to implement or extend an Ethernet local area network (LAN) anywhere in your house using your existing electrical power line in the following sections to set up your Powerline adapter. It also explains the security features and how ... for added security How the Powerline Adapter Fits in the following diagram for a minimal network consisting of a dedicated LAN wiring infrastructure. Follow the instructions in Your Network You can use the Powerline AV 200 Adapter to install and configure the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter. Chapter 1. 1. Installation and...
...This chapter describes how to implement or extend an Ethernet local area network (LAN) anywhere in your house using your existing electrical power line in the following sections to set up your Powerline adapter. It also explains the security features and how ... for added security How the Powerline Adapter Fits in the following diagram for a minimal network consisting of a dedicated LAN wiring infrastructure. Follow the instructions in Your Network You can use the Powerline AV 200 Adapter to install and configure the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter. Chapter 1. 1. Installation and...
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XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Powerline AV 200 Adapter Features The following illustration (Figure 2, XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter) shows the front and side panels of the XAV101v2 contains the following items: • Model number • MAC address • Device password • Serial number 6 | Chapter 1. Installation and Basic Configuration XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter XAV101v2 Label The label on the rear panel of the Powerline AV 200 Adapter: LEDs Security/Power button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Figure 2.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Powerline AV 200 Adapter Features The following illustration (Figure 2, XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter) shows the front and side panels of the XAV101v2 contains the following items: • Model number • MAC address • Device password • Serial number 6 | Chapter 1. Installation and Basic Configuration XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter XAV101v2 Label The label on the rear panel of the Powerline AV 200 Adapter: LEDs Security/Power button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Figure 2.
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... color displayed by the LED: Green: Link rate > 80 Mbps Amber: Link rate >50, The electrical power is on the XAV101v2 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. To enter power saving mode, press and hold the Power button for 5-10 seconds. • Off. The...turned off through the Powerline utility. There is no electrical power, or power has been turned off through the Powerline Utility. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual LED and Feature Descriptions The following table describes the status LEDs, buttons, and Ethernet port on . • Blinking green.The adapter is in the process...
... color displayed by the LED: Green: Link rate > 80 Mbps Amber: Link rate >50, The electrical power is on the XAV101v2 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. To enter power saving mode, press and hold the Power button for 5-10 seconds. • Off. The...turned off through the Powerline utility. There is no electrical power, or power has been turned off through the Powerline Utility. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual LED and Feature Descriptions The following table describes the status LEDs, buttons, and Ethernet port on . • Blinking green.The adapter is in the process...
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... the location of power, such as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Preparing for installation 1. Before you begin, verify the following: • Your Ethernet network is set up. • An Ethernet port is available on your Powerline devices: • Use an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall...
... the location of power, such as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Preparing for installation 1. Before you begin, verify the following: • Your Ethernet network is set up. • An Ethernet port is available on your Powerline devices: • Use an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall...
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.... XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to see that the Power LED is not necessary to disconnect your router from the adapter to a LAN port on . 3. Use the supplied gray Ethernet cable to connect from your router so that the Powerline network can gain access to see that : a. The Power and Ethernet LEDs on the Powerline AV 200 Adapter...
.... XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to see that the Power LED is not necessary to disconnect your router from the adapter to a LAN port on . 3. Use the supplied gray Ethernet cable to connect from your router so that the Powerline network can gain access to see that : a. The Power and Ethernet LEDs on the Powerline AV 200 Adapter...
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... peripheral device. 4. For details about how the LEDs work, see Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router on page 7. 5. If there is a problem, see Table 1 on page 9. This is especially relevant in your Powerline network. 3. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Connect Other Ethernet Powerline Adapters Once the first adapter is installed and connected to your router, you can easily add...
... peripheral device. 4. For details about how the LEDs work, see Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router on page 7. 5. If there is a problem, see Table 1 on page 9. This is especially relevant in your Powerline network. 3. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Connect Other Ethernet Powerline Adapters Once the first adapter is installed and connected to your router, you can easily add...
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... network, anyone nearby with an encryption key that you specify. For more populated areas. There are already using the same network encryption key. Securing your Powerline AV 200 Adapter to automatically generate a random encryption key. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of Service (QoS) feature, see Chapter 2, Using the...
... network, anyone nearby with an encryption key that you specify. For more populated areas. There are already using the same network encryption key. Securing your Powerline AV 200 Adapter to automatically generate a random encryption key. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of Service (QoS) feature, see Chapter 2, Using the...
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... blinking after you must be configured are unplugged. To replace a private key, first reset the adapter back to its factory default settings. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You can generate a private key only once. The default encryption... key is complete and all the Powerline AV 200 Adapters to change the default encryption key and set a private encryption ...
... blinking after you must be configured are unplugged. To replace a private key, first reset the adapter back to its factory default settings. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You can generate a private key only once. The default encryption... key is complete and all the Powerline AV 200 Adapters to change the default encryption key and set a private encryption ...
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... the XAV1501 Powerline adapter. Select the Home tab. 3. Click XAV101v2. 6. Click the Downloads tab. 8. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 13 Select Powerline Universal Utility Version S1.5.0.10 or later. 9. Select Products and Powerline and Coax from the Home tab drop-down menus. 4. Chapter 2. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility 2 This chapter explains how to install and use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility to...
... the XAV1501 Powerline adapter. Select the Home tab. 3. Click XAV101v2. 6. Click the Downloads tab. 8. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 13 Select Powerline Universal Utility Version S1.5.0.10 or later. 9. Select Products and Powerline and Coax from the Home tab drop-down menus. 4. Chapter 2. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility 2 This chapter explains how to install and use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility to...
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On the pop-up menu, select Save Target As, and save the Powerline utility to start the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility: • Click the Run button when prompted. • Click the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on your choice. 11. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 10. There are three ways to the directory of your desktop. • Select Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. 14 | Chapter 2.
On the pop-up menu, select Save Target As, and save the Powerline utility to start the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility: • Click the Run button when prompted. • Click the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on your choice. 11. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 10. There are three ways to the directory of your desktop. • Select Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. 14 | Chapter 2.
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... on your network. If all Powerline Adapters on and off. Keeping a connected Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the Powerline Utility will keep it . Chapter 2. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 15 Note: You might... see a message at the bottom of the screen regarding the power saving feature. Figure 1. If the unit goes into the device will not find it active. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter...
... on your network. If all Powerline Adapters on and off. Keeping a connected Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the Powerline Utility will keep it . Chapter 2. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 15 Note: You might... see a message at the bottom of the screen regarding the power saving feature. Figure 1. If the unit goes into the device will not find it active. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter...
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.... The device cannot handle video data smoothly. Adding a device from a locally-connected computer 1. Connect the Ethernet cable that can use the Model Number Powerline Utility to add the new device to the network, as described in later sections. The device name is ...into an available AC power outlet. 2. Adding a Device to a Powerline Network If you need to do this.) The first screen to detect the new device. 4. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility Table 1. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on whether the computer ...
.... The device cannot handle video data smoothly. Adding a device from a locally-connected computer 1. Connect the Ethernet cable that can use the Model Number Powerline Utility to add the new device to the network, as described in later sections. The device name is ...into an available AC power outlet. 2. Adding a Device to a Powerline Network If you need to do this.) The first screen to detect the new device. 4. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility Table 1. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on whether the computer ...
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... network encryption key of remote devices before changing it in the device list. The password is located on the product label. 2. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 5. Adding a device from a remotely-connected computer If you must enter the password for all the devices to the... printed on the product label. 5. Click the Apply Security to be detected. This will perform an automatic scan. Chapter 2. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 17 In the Apply the Encryption Key field, type the network encryption key. 7. Enter the device password, and then click ...
... network encryption key of remote devices before changing it in the device list. The password is located on the product label. 2. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 5. Adding a device from a remotely-connected computer If you must enter the password for all the devices to the... printed on the product label. 5. Click the Apply Security to be detected. This will perform an automatic scan. Chapter 2. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 17 In the Apply the Encryption Key field, type the network encryption key. 7. Enter the device password, and then click ...
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... each box next to add encryption. Here you want to the Device Names for one unit at a time Figure 2. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility Changing the Network Encryption Key You can perform a number of security functions, such as: • Changing the network encryption key... to the factory default network encryption key • Changing the network encryption key for which you have two options: a. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Security From the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility you can specify the network encryption key from the Security tab screen. 1.
... each box next to add encryption. Here you want to the Device Names for one unit at a time Figure 2. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility Changing the Network Encryption Key You can perform a number of security functions, such as: • Changing the network encryption key... to the factory default network encryption key • Changing the network encryption key for which you have two options: a. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Security From the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility you can specify the network encryption key from the Security tab screen. 1.
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.... The utility displays a message indicating that the operation was successful. Start the Model Number Powerline Utility • Wait for the new device to detect the adapter status. Create your own Encryption Key This option lets you click this option, the factory default... to perform a scan. Chapter 2. Select the Device Settings tab to Selected Devices. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 19 XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual When you set your Powerline devices are not listed, see Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key in the field. From the ...
.... The utility displays a message indicating that the operation was successful. Start the Model Number Powerline Utility • Wait for the new device to detect the adapter status. Create your own Encryption Key This option lets you click this option, the factory default... to perform a scan. Chapter 2. Select the Device Settings tab to Selected Devices. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 19 XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual When you set your Powerline devices are not listed, see Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key in the field. From the ...
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... see the default encryption key, HomePlugAV, display in the established network are displayed on the back of the adapter. 3. The password is printed on the product label located on the Device Settings tab. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual • Check that all the devices in the encryption field. 5. Click Apply Security to each...
... see the default encryption key, HomePlugAV, display in the established network are displayed on the back of the adapter. 3. The password is printed on the product label located on the Device Settings tab. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual • Check that all the devices in the encryption field. 5. Click Apply Security to each...