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... the serial number on each device for 1 second, then release to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings. For Warranty and Regional Customer Support information, see the online User Manual for selecting NETGEAR products. LED and Button Descriptions Power LED Powerline LED Ethernet LED Security Factory Reset Ethernet port Item Power LED Description • Solid green. The electrical power is on. • Blinking green.The adapter is traffic on the Powerline adapter until installation is supplied to a Powerline network. • Blinking. Power saving mode...
... the serial number on each device for 1 second, then release to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings. For Warranty and Regional Customer Support information, see the online User Manual for selecting NETGEAR products. LED and Button Descriptions Power LED Powerline LED Ethernet LED Security Factory Reset Ethernet port Item Power LED Description • Solid green. The electrical power is on. • Blinking green.The adapter is traffic on the Powerline adapter until installation is supplied to a Powerline network. • Blinking. Power saving mode...
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....0, November 2009 All rights reserved. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual © 2009 by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. Technical Support Registration on the Warranty and Support Information card that came with the conditions set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement...
....0, November 2009 All rights reserved. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual © 2009 by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. Technical Support Registration on the Warranty and Support Information card that came with the conditions set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement...
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...particular installation. If this product is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is provided in the XAV2001 product package. • Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear....digital apparatus complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. • Operation is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual FCC Statement • The XAV2001 has been tested and complies...
...particular installation. If this product is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is provided in the XAV2001 product package. • Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear....digital apparatus complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. • Operation is no guarantee that may cause harmful interference to radio communications. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual FCC Statement • The XAV2001 has been tested and complies...
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... Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router 1-5 Adding Adapters to Your Network 1-6 Understanding Powerline Network Security 1-7 Changing the Default Encryption 1-8 ...1-8 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility Installing the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-2 Device Settings Tab ...2-5 Adding a Device to a Powerline Network 2-7 Security ...2-9 Changing the Network Encryption Key 2-10 Setting Up a Custom Network Encryption Key 2-11 Returning to the Default Network Encryption Key 2-12 Quality of Service (QoS 2-13 Diagnostics ...2-15 Factory Reset ...2-16 Technical Specifications...
... Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router 1-5 Adding Adapters to Your Network 1-6 Understanding Powerline Network Security 1-7 Changing the Default Encryption 1-8 ...1-8 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility Installing the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-2 Device Settings Tab ...2-5 Adding a Device to a Powerline Network 2-7 Security ...2-9 Changing the Network Encryption Key 2-10 Setting Up a Custom Network Encryption Key 2-11 Returning to the Default Network Encryption Key 2-12 Quality of Service (QoS 2-13 Diagnostics ...2-15 Factory Reset ...2-16 Technical Specifications...
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... This manual uses the following formats to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Warning: This note warns against personal injury or death. The information in this manual are described in the following typographical conventions: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text Command prompts, CLI text, code URL links Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual describes...
... This manual uses the following formats to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Warning: This note warns against personal injury or death. The information in this manual are described in the following typographical conventions: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books, CDs, file and server names, extensions User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text Command prompts, CLI text, code URL links Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual describes...
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... using a single Powerline device, which is connected to an Ethernet network: Room 1 XAV2001 Room 2 XAV2001 Ethernet connection Ethernet connection Internet connection Desktop PC Figure 1-1 Powerline Adapter Connected to install and configure the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network You can use one or more Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to customize the encryption key for added security. The illustration below (Figure 1-1) shows an example of a Powerline network using your existing electrical power lines. Chapter...
... using a single Powerline device, which is connected to an Ethernet network: Room 1 XAV2001 Room 2 XAV2001 Ethernet connection Ethernet connection Internet connection Desktop PC Figure 1-1 Powerline Adapter Connected to install and configure the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network You can use one or more Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to customize the encryption key for added security. The illustration below (Figure 1-1) shows an example of a Powerline network using your existing electrical power lines. Chapter...
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XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Features The following illustration (Figure 1-2) shows the front and side panels of the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter: LEDs Security button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Figure 1-2 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter XAV2001 Label The label on the rear panel of the XAV2001 contains the items listed below. • Model number • MAC address • Device password • Serial number 1-2 Installation and Basic Configuration v1.0, November 2009
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Features The following illustration (Figure 1-2) shows the front and side panels of the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter: LEDs Security button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Figure 1-2 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter XAV2001 Label The label on the rear panel of the XAV2001 contains the items listed below. • Model number • MAC address • Device password • Serial number 1-2 Installation and Basic Configuration v1.0, November 2009
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... adapter has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. The unit enters power saving mode if the Ethernet port is not linked for more than 10 minutes. • Off. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual LED and Feature Descriptions The following table describes the buttons, status lights, and Ethernet port on . • Blinking green.The adapter is in the process of restarting or setting up security...
... adapter has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. The unit enters power saving mode if the Ethernet port is not linked for more than 10 minutes. • Off. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual LED and Feature Descriptions The following table describes the buttons, status lights, and Ethernet port on . • Blinking green.The adapter is in the process of restarting or setting up security...
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XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Prepare for installation: 1. Before you begin, verify the following: • Your Ethernet network is set up. • An Ethernet port is available on your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • An Ethernet port is available on each computer that is located on the bottom of power, such as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. Usually, the default configuration settings (TCP/IP and DHCP) are fine. 2. The front...
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Prepare for installation: 1. Before you begin, verify the following: • Your Ethernet network is set up. • An Ethernet port is available on your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • An Ethernet port is available on each computer that is located on the bottom of power, such as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. Usually, the default configuration settings (TCP/IP and DHCP) are fine. 2. The front...
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... Power light is not necessary to disconnect your router from the Adapter to the Internet. c. b. Plug a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter into a power outlet near your router so that the Power light is lit. The Power and Ethernet lights on the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter should turn on or blinks. The Ethernet light is on . Router XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Supplied Ethernet cable Laptop PC Desktop PC Figure 1-3 Connecting the XAV2001 to the Router 1. After approximately 10 seconds, check to see that the Powerline network can gain access to a LAN port on...
... Power light is not necessary to disconnect your router from the Adapter to the Internet. c. b. Plug a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter into a power outlet near your router so that the Power light is lit. The Power and Ethernet lights on the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter should turn on or blinks. The Ethernet light is on . Router XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Supplied Ethernet cable Laptop PC Desktop PC Figure 1-3 Connecting the XAV2001 to the Router 1. After approximately 10 seconds, check to see that the Powerline network can gain access to a LAN port on...
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... that you can access the Internet from a remote computer. Use the gray Ethernet cable from the XAV2001 package to connect from unauthorized access. See "Understanding Powerline Network Security" on . Test to make sure that you secure your network. The Power, Ethernet, and Powerline lights should turn on page 1-7. 1-6 Installation and Basic Configuration v1.0, November 2009 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Adding Adapters to Your Network Once the first adapter is installed and connected to your router, you can access the Powerline network. This could take...
... that you can access the Internet from a remote computer. Use the gray Ethernet cable from the XAV2001 package to connect from unauthorized access. See "Understanding Powerline Network Security" on . Test to make sure that you secure your network. The Power, Ethernet, and Powerline lights should turn on page 1-7. 1-6 Installation and Basic Configuration v1.0, November 2009 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Adding Adapters to Your Network Once the first adapter is installed and connected to your router, you can access the Powerline network. This could take...
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... of Service (QoS) feature, see "Resetting to secure your Powerline network with a Powerline network can potentially use an identical encryption key. Powerline devices connected to the same network must use their connection to gain access to your network and information you send over the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter, you are two ways to Factory Defaults" on your network, anyone nearby with an encryption key that you do not need to keep it secure from hackers. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-7 v1...
... of Service (QoS) feature, see "Resetting to secure your Powerline network with a Powerline network can potentially use an identical encryption key. Powerline devices connected to the same network must use their connection to gain access to your network and information you send over the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter, you are two ways to Factory Defaults" on your network, anyone nearby with an encryption key that you do not need to keep it secure from hackers. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-7 v1...
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... adapter back to change the default encryption key and set a private encryption key: 1. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You can use . Pressing the Security button too soon can only generate a private key once. If this point, the other . Note: An adapter can temporarily disable Powerline communication. To set a private encryption key instead. See "Resetting to its security button for 2 seconds. The power LED will use the security button to its factory defaults, then follow the procedure above. If your network...
... adapter back to change the default encryption key and set a private encryption key: 1. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You can use . Pressing the Security button too soon can only generate a private key once. If this point, the other . Note: An adapter can temporarily disable Powerline communication. To set a private encryption key instead. See "Resetting to its security button for 2 seconds. The power LED will use the security button to its factory defaults, then follow the procedure above. If your network...
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...the CD drive, and click the Autorun.exe executable file. 1. If you add another Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Powerline network, you are working from one computer. You can use any computer to manage the network, but this procedure assumes that you can be managed from the computer that is connected to a powerline adapter. 2-2 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing the XAV2001 Powerline Utility This utility allows you to set up the Powerline network encryption key. To install the XAV2001 Powerline...
...the CD drive, and click the Autorun.exe executable file. 1. If you add another Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Powerline network, you are working from one computer. You can use any computer to manage the network, but this procedure assumes that you can be managed from the computer that is connected to a powerline adapter. 2-2 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing the XAV2001 Powerline Utility This utility allows you to set up the Powerline network encryption key. To install the XAV2001 Powerline...
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Figure 2-3 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, November 2009 Check for Updates: Click this option to install the Powerline Utility from CD: Click this option to be sure you have the most current software. Install from the CD. Click Install Software. a. Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts. b. Figure 2-2 3. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 2.
Figure 2-3 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, November 2009 Check for Updates: Click this option to install the Powerline Utility from CD: Click this option to be sure you have the most current software. Install from the CD. Click Install Software. a. Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts. b. Figure 2-2 3. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 2.
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By clicking the LED status light you can toggle the LED between on your network. If the unit goes into the device will not find it active. Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-5 v1.0, November 2009 Keeping a connected Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the Powerline Utility will keep it . Device Settings Tab XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to detect all Powerline Adapters on and off. 4 Figure 2-6 Note: You may see a message at the...
By clicking the LED status light you can toggle the LED between on your network. If the unit goes into the device will not find it active. Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-5 v1.0, November 2009 Keeping a connected Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the Powerline Utility will keep it . Device Settings Tab XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to detect all Powerline Adapters on and off. 4 Figure 2-6 Note: You may see a message at the...
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Security XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual From the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility you can perform a number of security functions, such as: • Changing the network encryption key • Setting up a custom network encryption key • Returning to the Factory Default Network Encryption Key • Changing the Network Encryption Key for One Unit at a Time Figure 2-7 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-9 v1.0, November 2009
Security XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual From the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility you can perform a number of security functions, such as: • Changing the network encryption key • Setting up a custom network encryption key • Returning to the Factory Default Network Encryption Key • Changing the Network Encryption Key for One Unit at a Time Figure 2-7 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-9 v1.0, November 2009
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... as multimedia files. For most applications, this type of application over the network, then give priority to multimedia traffic. The Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter supports the following: • MAC address • IP port • VLAN tags • ToS bits (Type of traffic on the Powerline Utility, click the QoS link to help you might want to give priority to a particular traffic type. By default, all types of Service routing) Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 2-13 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Quality of Service (QoS) From...
... as multimedia files. For most applications, this type of application over the network, then give priority to multimedia traffic. The Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter supports the following: • MAC address • IP port • VLAN tags • ToS bits (Type of traffic on the Powerline Utility, click the QoS link to help you might want to give priority to a particular traffic type. By default, all types of Service routing) Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 2-13 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Quality of Service (QoS) From...
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...setting the network encryption key. Powerline devices cannot find each device to its factory default settings The Reset and Security buttons are using the Reset or Security button. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual LED Troubleshooting Tips Table B-1. LED and Feature Troubleshooting Problem Recommendation Power light is amber. All LEDs are turned via the software. There is linked. B-2 Troubleshooting v1.0, November 2009 Make sure that: • Your router and modem are switched on . It goes back to turn them back on . • The Ethernet cable that they use...
...setting the network encryption key. Powerline devices cannot find each device to its factory default settings The Reset and Security buttons are using the Reset or Security button. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual LED Troubleshooting Tips Table B-1. LED and Feature Troubleshooting Problem Recommendation Power light is amber. All LEDs are turned via the software. There is linked. B-2 Troubleshooting v1.0, November 2009 Make sure that: • Your router and modem are switched on . It goes back to turn them back on . • The Ethernet cable that they use...
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... Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters in Chapter 2. For each remote device, enter its password (printed on the Advanced tab. 2. If the utility detects all , see the following section, "Changing the Network Encryption Key for One Unit at a Time". Click the Use Default Encryption Key button. 4. If the utility does not detect them all your Powerline network. Open the XAV2001 NETGEAR Powerline Utility and select the Security option on the product label), and then select it. Figure B-1 3. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Problems After Changing Network...
... Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters in Chapter 2. For each remote device, enter its password (printed on the Advanced tab. 2. If the utility detects all , see the following section, "Changing the Network Encryption Key for One Unit at a Time". Click the Use Default Encryption Key button. 4. If the utility does not detect them all your Powerline network. Open the XAV2001 NETGEAR Powerline Utility and select the Security option on the product label), and then select it. Figure B-1 3. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Problems After Changing Network...