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...within 2 minutes. Registration via our website is POWER ON. LED and Button Descriptions Powerline LED Power LED Ethernet LED Security/Power button Factory Reset Ethernet port Item Power LED Powerline LED Description • Solid green. If this button too soon can use it... and hold the button for product updates and Web support. If you can temporarily disable Powerline communication. see the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter Kit User Manual, available at http://www.NETGEAR.com. Safety Information • AC input: 100-240V~, 100mA • Operating temperature:...
...within 2 minutes. Registration via our website is POWER ON. LED and Button Descriptions Powerline LED Power LED Ethernet LED Security/Power button Factory Reset Ethernet port Item Power LED Powerline LED Description • Solid green. If this button too soon can use it... and hold the button for product updates and Web support. If you can temporarily disable Powerline communication. see the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter Kit User Manual, available at http://www.NETGEAR.com. Safety Information • AC input: 100-240V~, 100mA • Operating temperature:...
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... 202-10808-01 Version v1.0 Publish Date December 2010 Comments First publication 2 | NETGEAR does not assume any means without notice. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support...
... 202-10808-01 Version v1.0 Publish Date December 2010 Comments First publication 2 | NETGEAR does not assume any means without notice. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support...
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Installation and Basic Configuration XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Powerline AV 200 Adapter Features The following items: • Model number • MAC address • Device password • Serial number 6 | Chapter 1. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter XAV101v2 Label The label on the rear panel of the XAV101v2 contains the following illustration (Figure 2, XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter) shows the front and side panels of the Powerline AV 200 Adapter: LEDs Security/Power button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Figure 2.
Installation and Basic Configuration XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Powerline AV 200 Adapter Features The following items: • Model number • MAC address • Device password • Serial number 6 | Chapter 1. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter XAV101v2 Label The label on the rear panel of the XAV101v2 contains the following illustration (Figure 2, XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter) shows the front and side panels of the Powerline AV 200 Adapter: LEDs Security/Power button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Figure 2.
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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 of restarting or setting up security. • Amber. To enter power saving mode, press and hold the Power button for 5-10 seconds. • Off. The adapter... is on the XAV101v2 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. XAV101v2 Feature Descriptions Item Description Power LED • Solid green. Power saving mode....
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 of restarting or setting up security. • Amber. To enter power saving mode, press and hold the Power button for 5-10 seconds. • Off. The adapter... is on the XAV101v2 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. XAV101v2 Feature Descriptions Item Description Power LED • Solid green. Power saving mode....
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... that is located near an appliance that will use a Powerline AV 200 Adapter and is located on the bottom of the adapter. The front panel has three LEDs: Power, Powerline, and Ethernet. The side panel has a Security/Power button, and a Factory Reset button. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Preparing for installation 1. Usually, the default configuration settings (TCP...
... that is located near an appliance that will use a Powerline AV 200 Adapter and is located on the bottom of the adapter. The front panel has three LEDs: Power, Powerline, and Ethernet. The side panel has a Security/Power button, and a Factory Reset button. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Preparing for installation 1. Usually, the default configuration settings (TCP...
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XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to see that : a. The Power and Ethernet LEDs on the Powerline AV 200 Adapter should turn on or blinks. c. Plug a Powerline AV 200 Adapter into a power outlet near your router so that the Powerline network can gain access to see that the Power LED is on. 3. After approximately 10 seconds, check to the Router 1. Use the...
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to see that : a. The Power and Ethernet LEDs on the Powerline AV 200 Adapter should turn on or blinks. c. Plug a Powerline AV 200 Adapter into a power outlet near your router so that the Powerline network can gain access to see that the Power LED is on. 3. After approximately 10 seconds, check to the Router 1. Use the...
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... peripheral device. 4. NETGEAR recommends that you can access the Internet from unauthorized access. Wait for each computer connected to a Powerline AV 200 Adapter can access the Powerline network. The Power, Ethernet, and Powerline LEDs should turn on page 9. See Understanding Powerline Network Security on page 11. 10 | Chapter 1. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Connect Other Ethernet Powerline Adapters Once the first adapter is installed and...
... peripheral device. 4. NETGEAR recommends that you can access the Internet from unauthorized access. Wait for each computer connected to a Powerline AV 200 Adapter can access the Powerline network. The Power, Ethernet, and Powerline LEDs should turn on page 9. See Understanding Powerline Network Security on page 11. 10 | Chapter 1. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Connect Other Ethernet Powerline Adapters Once the first adapter is installed and...
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XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of Service (QoS) feature, see Chapter 2. This is especially relevant in wireless networks, but you help to configure Powerline AV 200 Adapters. See Changing the Default Encryption on page 28. If you will need software to keep it secure from hackers. Installation and Basic Configuration | 11 Powerline devices...
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of Service (QoS) feature, see Chapter 2. This is especially relevant in wireless networks, but you help to configure Powerline AV 200 Adapters. See Changing the Default Encryption on page 28. If you will need software to keep it secure from hackers. Installation and Basic Configuration | 11 Powerline devices...
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... too soon can generate a private key only once. On the first Powerline AV 200 Adapter, press its factory default settings. Installation and Basic Configuration XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You can use . Do not press the Security button on the Powerline adapter until installation is HomePlugAV. See Resetting to change the default encryption key...
... too soon can generate a private key only once. On the first Powerline AV 200 Adapter, press its factory default settings. Installation and Basic Configuration XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You can use . Do not press the Security button on the Powerline adapter until installation is HomePlugAV. See Resetting to change the default encryption key...
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There are three ways to the directory of your desktop. • Select Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. 14 | Chapter 2. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 10. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility 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.
There are three ways to the directory of your desktop. • Select Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. 14 | Chapter 2. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 10. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility 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.
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Chapter 2. Figure 1. Keeping a connected Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the Powerline Utility will keep it . XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Device Settings Tab When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to detect all devices are not shown, click the Refresh button to the Device Settings tab. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 15 Note: You might see a message at...
Chapter 2. Figure 1. Keeping a connected Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the Powerline Utility will keep it . XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Device Settings Tab When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to detect all devices are not shown, click the Refresh button to the Device Settings tab. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 15 Note: You might see a message at...
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... The first screen to detect the new device. 4. Wait for three different ways to the adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet port on the network after the utility completes a scan for the Powerline device. The MAC address for devices. This status is shown if the transmit or receive link...8226; SD/DVD Video. The transmit and receive link speed is plug the new device into an available AC power outlet. 2. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on the product label, which might not be visible when the device is plugged in. This is...
... The first screen to detect the new device. 4. Wait for three different ways to the adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet port on the network after the utility completes a scan for the Powerline device. The MAC address for devices. This status is shown if the transmit or receive link...8226; SD/DVD Video. The transmit and receive link speed is plug the new device into an available AC power outlet. 2. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on the product label, which might not be visible when the device is plugged in. This is...
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... New Encryption Key field. 7. Select the Device Settings tab to Selected Devices button. 8. Click the device name for a remote Powerline device to highlight it on the product label. 5. Note: Be sure to change the encryption key for all devices in the ... minute or two for a remote device, you can communicate with each other. This will perform an automatic scan. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 17 XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 5. Click Enter Password. 4. The device password is printed on the product label. 2. Select the Device Settings tab. Click ...
... New Encryption Key field. 7. Select the Device Settings tab to Selected Devices button. 8. Click the device name for a remote Powerline device to highlight it on the product label. 5. Note: Be sure to change the encryption key for all devices in the ... minute or two for a remote device, you can communicate with each other. This will perform an automatic scan. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 17 XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 5. Click Enter Password. 4. The device password is printed on the product label. 2. Select the Device Settings tab. Click ...
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...; Changing the network encryption key for which you have two options: a. Use the Default Encryption Key option 18 | Chapter 2. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Security From the Advanced Settings tab on the Device Settings tab. 2. When all the devices are set to the default network encryption... key and are plugged in, they are listed on the Powerline Utility you can specify the network encryption key from the ...
...; Changing the network encryption key for which you have two options: a. Use the Default Encryption Key option 18 | Chapter 2. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Security From the Advanced Settings tab on the Device Settings tab. 2. When all the devices are set to the default network encryption... key and are plugged in, they are listed on the Powerline Utility you can specify the network encryption key from the ...
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...encryption key in the Create a New Encryption Key field. 4. Click Apply Security to detect the adapter status. Plug the new device into an AC power outlet. 2. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 19 The utility displays a message indicating that the operation was successful. 5. Select ... Appendix B Returning to Selected Devices button. The default network encryption key is automatically populated in the field. Click OK. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual When you set your network encryption key in the field provide. 3. Follow these steps to set up a custom network...
...encryption key in the Create a New Encryption Key field. 4. Click Apply Security to detect the adapter status. Plug the new device into an AC power outlet. 2. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 19 The utility displays a message indicating that the operation was successful. 5. Select ... Appendix B Returning to Selected Devices button. The default network encryption key is automatically populated in the field. Click OK. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual When you set your network encryption key in the field provide. 3. Follow these steps to set up a custom network...
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Click Apply Security to set. 4. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility From the Advanced Settings tab, click the Security arrow, and from the Device Name column, check the box next to each device you must ... want to Selected Devices. You will see the default encryption key, HomePlugAV, display in the established network are displayed on the back of the adapter. 3. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual • Check that all the devices in the encryption field. 5. The password is printed on the product label located on the Device Settings tab...
Click Apply Security to set. 4. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility From the Advanced Settings tab, click the Security arrow, and from the Device Name column, check the box next to each device you must ... want to Selected Devices. You will see the default encryption key, HomePlugAV, display in the established network are displayed on the back of the adapter. 3. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual • Check that all the devices in the encryption field. 5. The password is printed on the product label located on the Device Settings tab...
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... document or database traffic, you assign a higher priority to multimedia traffic. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 21 Prioritizing by General Application Type If your Powerline network traffic. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Quality of Service (QoS) On the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline network are assigned the same priority. By default, all types of traffic on...
... document or database traffic, you assign a higher priority to multimedia traffic. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 21 Prioritizing by General Application Type If your Powerline network traffic. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Quality of Service (QoS) On the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline network are assigned the same priority. By default, all types of traffic on...
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... tab, click the QoS arrow. 3. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility The deprecated ToS values range from 0 to QoS-configured business networks. To set the traffic prioritization rule into the selected Powerline adapter device, specify the priority in the QoS Setup section of protocol 1. Click Apply. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Setting the priority of data transfers by...
... tab, click the QoS arrow. 3. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility The deprecated ToS values range from 0 to QoS-configured business networks. To set the traffic prioritization rule into the selected Powerline adapter device, specify the priority in the QoS Setup section of protocol 1. Click Apply. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Setting the priority of data transfers by...
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Chapter 2. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Diagnostics On the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility, the Diagnostics option helps you can delete a device from the device history, save a report, or print a report. Using this feature you diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues. Figure 6. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 23
Chapter 2. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Diagnostics On the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility, the Diagnostics option helps you can delete a device from the device history, save a report, or print a report. Using this feature you diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues. Figure 6. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 23
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XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Factory Reset On the Advanced Settings tab on Selected Devices button. On the Advanced Settings tab, click the Factory Reset arrow and select one device at a time can be reset. A confirmation message displays. 3. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility Only one or more Powerline... devices to its factory default value of HomePlugAV. Resetting to reset the device. Click the Perform Factory Reset on the Powerline Utility, the Factory Reset option returns...
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Factory Reset On the Advanced Settings tab on Selected Devices button. On the Advanced Settings tab, click the Factory Reset arrow and select one device at a time can be reset. A confirmation message displays. 3. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility Only one or more Powerline... devices to its factory default value of HomePlugAV. Resetting to reset the device. Click the Perform Factory Reset on the Powerline Utility, the Factory Reset option returns...