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... 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 Settings Tab ...2-5 Adding a Device to...
... 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 Settings Tab ...2-5 Adding a Device to...
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The electrical power is on the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Power saving mode. The adapter is in the process of restarting or setting up security. • Amber. The adapter is no electrical power, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. • Solid. There is sending or receiving data. • Off. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual LED and Feature Descriptions The...
The electrical power is on the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Power saving mode. The adapter is in the process of restarting or setting up security. • Amber. The adapter is no electrical power, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. • Solid. There is sending or receiving data. • Off. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual LED and Feature Descriptions The...
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... For details about how the lights work, see "Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router" on the other computers and additional peripheral devices to be sure that you secure your router. 2. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Adding Adapters to Your Network Once the first adapter is to install the Powerline utility and use it to view all the computers connected...
... For details about how the lights work, see "Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router" on the other computers and additional peripheral devices to be sure that you secure your router. 2. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Adding Adapters to Your Network Once the first adapter is to install the Powerline utility and use it to view all the computers connected...
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... do not need to configure Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters. See "Changing the Default Encryption" on page 2-16. 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. Note: To return the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to its factory default settings, see Chapter 2, "Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-7 v1...
... do not need to configure Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters. See "Changing the Default Encryption" on page 2-16. 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. Note: To return the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to its factory default settings, see Chapter 2, "Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-7 v1...
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... NETGEAR Powerline Utility can be used for your Powerline network • perform diagnostics and monitor performance • set quality of service (QoS) features to prioritize Powerline network traffic • reset adapters to factory default settings 2-1 v1.0, November 2009 Chapter 2 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility This chapter explains how to : • configure encryption for all Powerline AV products. All Powerline AV products (XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001...
... NETGEAR Powerline Utility can be used for your Powerline network • perform diagnostics and monitor performance • set quality of service (QoS) features to prioritize Powerline network traffic • reset adapters to factory default settings 2-1 v1.0, November 2009 Chapter 2 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility This chapter explains how to : • configure encryption for all Powerline AV products. All Powerline AV products (XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001...
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...; Select the CD drive, and click the Autorun.exe executable file. 1. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing the XAV2001 Powerline Utility This utility allows you are working from one computer. All devices on the computer originally used to a powerline adapter. 2-2 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 To install the XAV2001 Powerline Utility: 1. Insert the Resource CD into a CD drive on the Windows Start...
...; Select the CD drive, and click the Autorun.exe executable file. 1. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing the XAV2001 Powerline Utility This utility allows you are working from one computer. All devices on the computer originally used to a powerline adapter. 2-2 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 To install the XAV2001 Powerline Utility: 1. Insert the Resource CD into a CD drive on the Windows Start...
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Check for Updates: Click this option to be sure you have the most current software. Click Install Software. Figure 2-3 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, November 2009 Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts. b. Install from CD: Click this option to install the Powerline Utility from the CD. Figure 2-2 3. a. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 2.
Check for Updates: Click this option to be sure you have the most current software. Click Install Software. Figure 2-3 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, November 2009 Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts. b. Install from CD: Click this option to install the Powerline Utility from the CD. Figure 2-2 3. a. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 2.
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The XAV2001 Powerline Utility shortcut icon (Figure 2-5) will appear on your desktop. There are two ways to launch the XAV2001 Powerline Utility: • Click the XAV2001 Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on your desktop. • Navigate to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Desktop Shortcut Icon Powerline Utility Landing Page Figure 2-5 2-4 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4. Figure 2-4 5. Click Next on the Setup Screen, and click Finish when the wizard is done.
The XAV2001 Powerline Utility shortcut icon (Figure 2-5) will appear on your desktop. There are two ways to launch the XAV2001 Powerline Utility: • Click the XAV2001 Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on your desktop. • Navigate to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Desktop Shortcut Icon Powerline Utility Landing Page Figure 2-5 2-4 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4. Figure 2-4 5. Click Next on the Setup Screen, and click Finish when the wizard is done.
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... on your network. If all devices are not shown, click the refresh button to the Device Settings tab. 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 bottom of the screen regarding the power saving feature...
... on your network. If all devices are not shown, click the refresh button to the Device Settings tab. 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 bottom of the screen regarding the power saving feature...
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...cannot handle video data smoothly. Powerline Utility Device Settings Tab Field or Button Device Names Model MAC Address Quality (Mbps) LED On/Off button Description This lists the Powerline devices detected on the network after the utility completes a scan for the Powerline device. For example, "Office... than 50 Mbps. The device can be changed to reflect your specific adapter. This is also on the Device Settings Tab. This indicates the type of the Powerline Adapter. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on the product label, ...
...cannot handle video data smoothly. Powerline Utility Device Settings Tab Field or Button Device Names Model MAC Address Quality (Mbps) LED On/Off button Description This lists the Powerline devices detected on the network after the utility completes a scan for the Powerline device. For example, "Office... than 50 Mbps. The device can be changed to reflect your specific adapter. This is also on the Device Settings Tab. This indicates the type of the Powerline Adapter. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on the product label, ...
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... depends 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. Click the Apply Security to perform a scan. Start the XAV2001 Powerline Utility. Select the Device Settings tab to Selected Devices button. 8. Plug the new Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter into the Create a New Encryption Key...
... depends 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. Click the Apply Security to perform a scan. Start the XAV2001 Powerline Utility. Select the Device Settings tab to Selected Devices button. 8. Plug the new Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter into the Create a New Encryption Key...
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...password of HomePlugAV so that they can maintain connectivity throughout this process. 3. It may take a minute or two for a remote Powerline device to highlight it on the product label. 5. Click the Apply Security to Selected Devices button. 8. Note: Be sure to...so that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the network to be detected. 2-8 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 Click Enter Password. 4. Enter the device password, and then click OK. Select the Device Settings tab. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual To Add a Device...
...password of HomePlugAV so that they can maintain connectivity throughout this process. 3. It may take a minute or two for a remote Powerline device to highlight it on the product label. 5. Click the Apply Security to Selected Devices button. 8. Note: Be sure to...so that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the network to be detected. 2-8 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 Click Enter Password. 4. Enter the device password, and then click OK. Select the Device Settings tab. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual To Add a Device...
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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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... Device Settings tab. 2. Create your own Encryption Key This option lets you have two options: a. When completed, the utility displays a message indicating that you click this option, the factory default encryption key is HomePlugAV. Click OK. Here you ...Figure 2-8 2-10 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 From the Advanced Settings tab, click the Security arrow. The default network encryption key is automatically populated in the field. Type your own network encryption key. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Changing the Network ...
... Device Settings tab. 2. Create your own Encryption Key This option lets you have two options: a. When completed, the utility displays a message indicating that you click this option, the factory default encryption key is HomePlugAV. Click OK. Here you ...Figure 2-8 2-10 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 From the Advanced Settings tab, click the Security arrow. The default network encryption key is automatically populated in the field. Type your own network encryption key. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Changing the Network ...
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.... Select the Device Settings tab to Selected Devices. For troubleshooting information, see "Quality of your Powerline devices are not listed, see "Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key" in Appendix B Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 2-11 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Setting Up a Custom Network Encryption Key When all the devices are set up a custom...
.... Select the Device Settings tab to Selected Devices. For troubleshooting information, see "Quality of your Powerline devices are not listed, see "Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key" in Appendix B Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 2-11 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Setting Up a Custom Network Encryption Key When all the devices are set up a custom...
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...1. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Returning to Selected Devices. The password is printed on the product label located on the Device Settings tab. You will see the default encryption key, HomePlugAV, display in the established network are displayed on the back of the adapter.... next to detect the devices in your Powerline network. • Check that all the devices in the encryption field. 5. Figure 2-9 2-12 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 Start the XAV2001 Powerline Utility • Wait for the utility to each device you must enter its ...
...1. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Returning to Selected Devices. The password is printed on the product label located on the Device Settings tab. You will see the default encryption key, HomePlugAV, display in the established network are displayed on the back of the adapter.... next to detect the devices in your Powerline network. • Check that all the devices in the encryption field. 5. Figure 2-9 2-12 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 Start the XAV2001 Powerline Utility • Wait for the utility to each device you must enter its ...
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... works fine. If it is more important for your network traffic is a mix of Service routing) Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 2-13 The Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter supports the following: • MAC address • IP port • VLAN tags • ToS bits (Type...if you assign a higher priority to certain types of traffic on the Powerline Utility, click the QoS link to help you might want to give priority to a particular traffic type. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Quality of application over the network, then give priority to...
... works fine. If it is more important for your network traffic is a mix of Service routing) Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 2-13 The Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter supports the following: • MAC address • IP port • VLAN tags • ToS bits (Type...if you assign a higher priority to certain types of traffic on the Powerline Utility, click the QoS link to help you might want to give priority to a particular traffic type. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Quality of application over the network, then give priority to...
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...-2 frames. These options only apply to 7. 2-14 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 The deprecated ToS values range from 0 to QoS-configured business networks. Note: QoS settings are applied only to the network. 2. Start the XAV2001 Powerline Utility and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters connected to the device that is selected on the...
...-2 frames. These options only apply to 7. 2-14 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 The deprecated ToS values range from 0 to QoS-configured business networks. Note: QoS settings are applied only to the network. 2. Start the XAV2001 Powerline Utility and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters connected to the device that is selected on the...
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Using this feature you diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues. Figure 2-12 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 2-15 Diagnostics XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual From the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility, the Diagnostics link 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 2-12 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 2-15 Diagnostics XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual From the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility, the Diagnostics link helps you can delete a device from the device history, save a report, or print a report.
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... the device. Click the Perform Factory Reset on the Powerline Utility, the Factory Reset option returns the network encryption key to be reset. Click OK to Factory Defaults 1. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Factory Reset From the Advanced Settings tab on... Selected Devices button. From the Advanced Settings tab, click the Factory Reset option and select the Powerline device(s) to its factory default value of...
... the device. Click the Perform Factory Reset on the Powerline Utility, the Factory Reset option returns the network encryption key to be reset. Click OK to Factory Defaults 1. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Factory Reset From the Advanced Settings tab on... Selected Devices button. From the Advanced Settings tab, click the Factory Reset option and select the Powerline device(s) to its factory default value of...