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...release to return the Powerline adapter to change without notice. Go to normal mode within 2 minutes. For Warranty and Regional Customer Support information, see the online User Manual for details. • Press the Reset button on each other AV adapters in your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. in the...The Pick A Plug feature lets you plug in your product. If this should occur, use our telephone support service. The Ethernet port is linked, but there is traffic on one of their respective holders. Power saving mode. • Off. see the Resource...
...release to return the Powerline adapter to change without notice. Go to normal mode within 2 minutes. For Warranty and Regional Customer Support information, see the online User Manual for details. • Press the Reset button on each other AV adapters in your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. in the...The Pick A Plug feature lets you plug in your product. If this should occur, use our telephone support service. The Ethernet port is linked, but there is traffic on one of their respective holders. Power saving mode. • Off. see the Resource...
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.... Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations may become the cause of improving internal design, operational...over the phone is required before you can use or application of Microsoft Corporation. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual © 2009 by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas...
.... Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations may become the cause of improving internal design, operational...over the phone is required before you can use or application of Microsoft Corporation. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual © 2009 by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas...
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...netgear.com/ app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/sno/0 iii v1.0, November 2009 This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause undesired operation. • These limits are designed to radio communications. However, there is provided in a particular installation. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual... FCC Statement • The XAV2001 has been tested and complies with Canadian ICES-003.
...netgear.com/ app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/sno/0 iii v1.0, November 2009 This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may cause undesired operation. • These limits are designed to radio communications. However, there is provided in a particular installation. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual... FCC Statement • The XAV2001 has been tested and complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Troubleshooting Product Registration and Support B-1 Basic Functioning ...B-1 LED Troubleshooting Tips B-2 Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key B-3 Changing the Network Encryption Key for One Unit at a Time B-4 Index ii v1.0, November 2009
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Troubleshooting Product Registration and Support B-1 Basic Functioning ...B-1 LED Troubleshooting Tips B-2 Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key B-3 Changing the Network Encryption Key for One Unit at a Time B-4 Index ii v1.0, November 2009
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... note warns against personal injury or death. i v1.0, November 2009 Danger: This safety warning warns against a malfunction or damage to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Conventions and Formats The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual describes how to the equipment.
... note warns against personal injury or death. i v1.0, November 2009 Danger: This safety warning warns against a malfunction or damage to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Conventions and Formats The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual describes how to the equipment.
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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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... turned off through the Powerline utility. The adapter is connected to a Powerline network. • Blinking. The adapter is sending or receiving data. • Off. There is no electrical power, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. • Solid. XAV2001 Feature Descriptions Item Power LED Powerline LED Ethernet LED Description • Solid green. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual LED and Feature Descriptions...
... turned off through the Powerline utility. The adapter is connected to a Powerline network. • Blinking. The adapter is sending or receiving data. • Off. There is no electrical power, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. • Solid. XAV2001 Feature Descriptions Item Power LED Powerline LED Ethernet LED Description • Solid green. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual LED and Feature Descriptions...
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... Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. The Ethernet port is located on the bottom of your router. • Your Internet connection is working correctly, or reduce network performance. 1-4 Installation and Basic Configuration v1.0, November 2009 Usually, the default configuration settings (TCP/IP and DHCP) are fine. 2. The side panel has a Security button, and a Reset button. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter...
... Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. The Ethernet port is located on the bottom of your router. • Your Internet connection is working correctly, or reduce network performance. 1-4 Installation and Basic Configuration v1.0, November 2009 Usually, the default configuration settings (TCP/IP and DHCP) are fine. 2. The side panel has a Security button, and a Reset button. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter...
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...: It is on . The Power light is lit. Router XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Supplied Ethernet cable Laptop PC Desktop PC Figure 1-3 Connecting the XAV2001 to the Router 1. The Powerline LED is solid green. c. The Ethernet light is not necessary to disconnect your router from the Adapter to the Internet. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Router 2. After approximately 10 seconds, check to see...
...: It is on . The Power light is lit. Router XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Supplied Ethernet cable Laptop PC Desktop PC Figure 1-3 Connecting the XAV2001 to the Router 1. The Powerline LED is solid green. c. The Ethernet light is not necessary to disconnect your router from the Adapter to the Internet. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Router 2. After approximately 10 seconds, check to see...
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... 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. Plug additional Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters into your Powerline network from the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to an Ethernet port located on the other computers and additional peripheral devices to connect from unauthorized access. Warning: NETGEAR recommends that you...
... 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. Plug additional Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters into your Powerline network from the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to an Ethernet port located on the other computers and additional peripheral devices to connect from unauthorized access. Warning: NETGEAR recommends that you...
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... to Factory Defaults" on your network, anyone nearby with an encryption key that you do not need to configure Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters. By encrypting the information you send over the internet. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of Service (QoS) feature, see "Resetting to keep it secure from hackers. See "Changing the Default Encryption...
... to Factory Defaults" on your network, anyone nearby with an encryption key that you do not need to configure Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters. By encrypting the information you send over the internet. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of Service (QoS) feature, see "Resetting to keep it secure from hackers. See "Changing the Default Encryption...
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... cannot communicate with each other . If your Powerline network with each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter will start blinking after you release the button. The adapters retain security settings even if they are plugged in...Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to Factory Defaults" on any additional adapters in and communicating with the same network encryption key. 4. If this point, the other adapters in . This securely configures your network has more than 2 adapters, push the security button on the additional adapter for 2 seconds. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual...
... cannot communicate with each other . If your Powerline network with each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter will start blinking after you release the button. The adapters retain security settings even if they are plugged in...Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to Factory Defaults" on any additional adapters in and communicating with the same network encryption key. 4. If this point, the other adapters in . This securely configures your network has more than 2 adapters, push the security button on the additional adapter for 2 seconds. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual...
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... click the Autorun.exe executable file. 1. All devices on the Windows Start menu, and double-click the drive that is connected to set up the Powerline network encryption key. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing the XAV2001 Powerline Utility This utility allows you are working from one computer.
... click the Autorun.exe executable file. 1. All devices on the Windows Start menu, and double-click the drive that is connected to set up the Powerline network encryption key. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing the XAV2001 Powerline Utility This utility allows you are working from one computer.
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XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 2. Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts. Check for Updates: Click this option to be sure you have the most current software. b. Figure 2-3 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, November 2009 Figure 2-2 3. Install from CD: Click this option to install the Powerline Utility from the CD. Click Install Software. a.
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 2. Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts. Check for Updates: Click this option to be sure you have the most current software. b. Figure 2-3 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, November 2009 Figure 2-2 3. Install from CD: Click this option to install the Powerline Utility from the CD. Click Install Software. a.
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There are two ways to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4. Click Next on your desktop. Desktop Shortcut Icon Powerline Utility Landing Page Figure 2-5 2-4 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 Figure 2-4 5. The XAV2001 Powerline Utility shortcut icon (Figure 2-5) will appear on your desktop. • Navigate to launch the XAV2001 Powerline Utility: • Click the XAV2001 Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on the Setup Screen, and click Finish when the wizard is done.
There are two ways to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4. Click Next on your desktop. Desktop Shortcut Icon Powerline Utility Landing Page Figure 2-5 2-4 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 Figure 2-4 5. The XAV2001 Powerline Utility shortcut icon (Figure 2-5) will appear on your desktop. • Navigate to launch the XAV2001 Powerline Utility: • Click the XAV2001 Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on the Setup Screen, and click Finish when the wizard is done.
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... on your network. Keeping a connected Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the Powerline Utility will keep it . If all Powerline Adapters on and off. 4 Figure 2-6 Note: You may see a message at the bottom of the screen regarding the power saving feature. Device Settings Tab XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to detect all devices...
... on your network. Keeping a connected Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the Powerline Utility will keep it . If all Powerline Adapters on and off. 4 Figure 2-6 Note: You may see a message at the bottom of the screen regarding the power saving feature. Device Settings Tab XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to detect all devices...
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... if the transmit or receive link speed is greater than 50 Mbps or less than 50 Mbps. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on the network after the utility completes a scan for the Powerline device. For example, "Office" or "Master Bedroom". Table 2-1. The device can be changed to reflect your specific...
... if the transmit or receive link speed is greater than 50 Mbps or less than 50 Mbps. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on the network after the utility completes a scan for the Powerline device. For example, "Office" or "Master Bedroom". Table 2-1. The device can be changed to reflect your specific...
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...button to add the new device to the adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet port on whether the computer running the XAV2001 Powerline Utility is connected directly to the new Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter (local) or is plug the new device into a power outlet. Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-7 v1.0, November 2009 If the... an available AC power outlet. 2. Select the Device Settings tab to the network, as described in the following sections. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Adding a Device to a Powerline Network If you need to do is connected to be detected.
...button to add the new device to the adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet port on whether the computer running the XAV2001 Powerline Utility is connected directly to the new Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter (local) or is plug the new device into a power outlet. Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-7 v1.0, November 2009 If the... an available AC power outlet. 2. Select the Device Settings tab to the network, as described in the following sections. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Adding a Device to a Powerline Network If you need to do is connected to be detected.
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... to change the encryption key for a remote device, you must enter the password for a remote Powerline device to highlight it on the product label. 2. It may take a minute or two for all devices in the device list. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual To Add a Device from a Remotely Connected Computer If you are using a custom network encryption...
... to change the encryption key for a remote device, you must enter the password for a remote Powerline device to highlight it on the product label. 2. It may take a minute or two for all devices in the device list. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual To Add a Device from a Remotely Connected Computer If you are using a custom network encryption...
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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