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...Powerline network. • Blinking. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are communicating with each other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key; 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..."Power LED is no electrical power. in the United States and/or other AV adapters in the "Troubleshooting Tips" table below). The Pick A Plug feature lets you...
...Powerline network. • Blinking. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are communicating with each other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key; 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..."Power LED is no electrical power. in the United States and/or other AV adapters in the "Troubleshooting Tips" table below). The Pick A Plug feature lets you...
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... be subject to the standards set out in this equipment on the Warranty and Support Information card that the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter has been suppressed in the operating instructions. Read instructions for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is hereby certified... Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. 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. All rights reserved. Certificate of NETGEAR, Inc. Please refer to the ...
... be subject to the standards set out in this equipment on the Warranty and Support Information card that the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter has been suppressed in the operating instructions. Read instructions for Interference (VCCI) Statement This equipment is hereby certified... Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. 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. All rights reserved. Certificate of NETGEAR, Inc. Please refer to the ...
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... Declarations of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear.com/ app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/sno/0 iii v1.0, November 2009 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. • Europe - XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual FCC Statement • The XAV2001 has been tested and complies with Canadian ICES...
... Declarations of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear.com/ app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/sno/0 iii v1.0, November 2009 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. • Europe - XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual FCC Statement • The XAV2001 has been tested and complies with Canadian ICES...
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... About This Manual Conventions and Formats i Revision History ...ii Installation and Basic Configuration How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network 1-1 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Features 1-2 XAV2001 Label ...1-2 LED and Feature Descriptions 1-3 Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 1-4 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...
... About This Manual Conventions and Formats i Revision History ...ii Installation and Basic Configuration How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network 1-1 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Features 1-2 XAV2001 Label ...1-2 LED and Feature Descriptions 1-3 Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 1-4 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...
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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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.... Warning: This note warns against personal injury or death. This manual uses the following formats to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books.... i v1.0, November 2009 About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual describes how to highlight special messages: Note: This note highlights information of this manual are described in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer ...
.... Warning: This note warns against personal injury or death. This manual uses the following formats to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Italic Bold Fixed italic Emphasis, books.... i v1.0, November 2009 About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual describes how to highlight special messages: Note: This note highlights information of this manual are described in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer ...
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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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... no electrical power, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. • Solid. 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 connected to a Powerline network. • Blinking. Table 1-1. Power saving mode. The Pick A Plug feature lets you pick...
... no electrical power, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. • Solid. 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 connected to a Powerline network. • Blinking. Table 1-1. Power saving mode. The Pick A Plug feature lets you pick...
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XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Prepare for installation: 1. Familiarize yourself with the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. See Figure 1-2 on your network. The front panel has three lights: Power, Powerline, and Ethernet. Plan the location of your Powerline devices: • Use an electrical ... switch to avoid someone unknowingly turning off the power to the outlet. • Do not connect the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to work on your router. • Your Internet connection is available on the bottom of power, such...
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Prepare for installation: 1. Familiarize yourself with the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. See Figure 1-2 on your network. The front panel has three lights: Power, Powerline, and Ethernet. Plan the location of your Powerline devices: • Use an electrical ... switch to avoid someone unknowingly turning off the power to the outlet. • Do not connect the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to work on your router. • Your Internet connection is available on the bottom of power, such...
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... XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Supplied Ethernet cable Laptop PC Desktop PC Figure 1-3 Connecting the XAV2001 to the Router 1. b. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Router 2. After approximately 10 seconds, check to the Internet. The Ethernet light is on or blinks. Plug a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter into a power outlet near your computer. Once plugged in and power is first applied, check to see that the Powerline...
... XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Supplied Ethernet cable Laptop PC Desktop PC Figure 1-3 Connecting the XAV2001 to the Router 1. b. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Router 2. After approximately 10 seconds, check to the Internet. The Ethernet light is on or blinks. Plug a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter into a power outlet near your computer. Once plugged in and power is first applied, check to see that the Powerline...
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... to a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter can access the Powerline network. If there is a problem, see Table 1-1 on . 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 Internet from a remote computer. Use the gray Ethernet cable from the XAV2001 package to connect from the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to an Ethernet port located...
... to a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter can access the Powerline network. If there is a problem, see Table 1-1 on . 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 Internet from a remote computer. Use the gray Ethernet cable from the XAV2001 package to connect from the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to an Ethernet port located...
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... apartment buildings, office buildings, dorm rooms, and other more Powerline adapters using the Quality of two or more populated areas. Powerline devices connected to the same network must use the Powerline Utility. The security used by Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters is crucial. Securing your computer. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of Service (QoS) feature, see "Resetting to...
... apartment buildings, office buildings, dorm rooms, and other more Powerline adapters using the Quality of two or more populated areas. Powerline devices connected to the same network must use the Powerline Utility. The security used by Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters is crucial. Securing your computer. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of Service (QoS) feature, see "Resetting to...
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... if they are plugged in your network are unplugged. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You can use . On the first Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter, press its factory defaults, then follow the procedure above. Note: An adapter can temporarily disable Powerline communication. If your network has more than 2 adapters, push the security button on page 2-16. 2. The default...
... if they are plugged in your network are unplugged. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You can use . On the first Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter, press its factory defaults, then follow the procedure above. Note: An adapter can temporarily disable Powerline communication. If your network has more than 2 adapters, push the security button on page 2-16. 2. The default...
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... the drive that is connected to set your own unique Powerline network encryption key, and prioritize traffic passing through your router1. You can install the Powerline Utility on the computer connected locally 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...
... the drive that is connected to set your own unique Powerline network encryption key, and prioritize traffic passing through your router1. You can install the Powerline Utility on the computer connected locally 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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Figure 2-2 3. Click Install Software. a. Install from the CD. 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. b. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 2. Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts.
Figure 2-2 3. Click Install Software. a. Install from the CD. 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. b. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 2. Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts.
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Desktop Shortcut Icon Powerline Utility Landing Page Figure 2-5 2-4 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 Click Next on your desktop. 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. Figure 2-4 5. There are two ways to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4.
Desktop Shortcut Icon Powerline Utility Landing Page Figure 2-5 2-4 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 Click Next on your desktop. 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. Figure 2-4 5. There are two ways to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4.
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... find it active. 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...
... find it active. 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...
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...traffic that can be handled smoothly and the link rate for a Powerline device.The LEDs are enabled by the utility, but can handle high-definition video traffic smoothly. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on the product label, which ...might not be visible when the device is plugged in. Powerline Utility Device Settings Tab Field or Button Device Names ...
...traffic that can be handled smoothly and the link rate for a Powerline device.The LEDs are enabled by the utility, but can handle high-definition video traffic smoothly. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on the product label, which ...might not be visible when the device is plugged in. Powerline Utility Device Settings Tab Field or Button Device Names ...
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...XAV2001 Powerline Utility is connected directly to the new Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter (local) or is plug the new device into a power outlet. It may take a minute or two for the utility to detect the new device. 4. Start the XAV2001 Powerline Utility. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Adding a Device to a Powerline... Network If you need to do is connected to a different device in the Powerline network (remote). To Add a Device...
...XAV2001 Powerline Utility is connected directly to the new Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter (local) or is plug the new device into a power outlet. It may take a minute or two for the utility to detect the new device. 4. Start the XAV2001 Powerline Utility. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Adding a Device to a Powerline... Network If you need to do is connected to a different device in the Powerline network (remote). To Add a Device...
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... custom network encryption key, set all devices in the device list. The device password is printed on the product label. 2. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual To Add a Device from a Remotely Connected Computer If you must enter the password for the device. The password is located ...changing it in blue. This will perform a automatic scan. It may take a minute or two for a remote Powerline device to be detected. 2-8 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 Then set all the devices to Selected Devices button. 8. From the Device Name column, ...
... custom network encryption key, set all devices in the device list. The device password is printed on the product label. 2. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual To Add a Device from a Remotely Connected Computer If you must enter the password for the device. The password is located ...changing it in blue. This will perform a automatic scan. It may take a minute or two for a remote Powerline device to be detected. 2-8 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 Then set all the devices to Selected Devices button. 8. From the Device Name column, ...