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... 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 Safety Information: XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter A-2 i v1.0, November...
... 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 Safety Information: XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter A-2 i v1.0, November...
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... on the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. The adapter is sending or receiving data. • Off. Table 1-1. Power saving mode. There is no electrical power, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. • Solid. The adapter has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual...
... on the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. The adapter is sending or receiving data. • Off. Table 1-1. Power saving mode. There is no electrical power, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. • Solid. The adapter has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual...
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... Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters into your network. See "Understanding Powerline Network Security" on . For example, be sure that you can access the Internet from the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to an Ethernet port located on page 1-3. 5. Warning: NETGEAR recommends that you secure your router. 2. Figure 1-4 Add an adapter One way to test this is to install the Powerline utility and use it to your Powerline...
... Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters into your network. See "Understanding Powerline Network Security" on . For example, be sure that you can access the Internet from the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to an Ethernet port located on page 1-3. 5. Warning: NETGEAR recommends that you secure your router. 2. Figure 1-4 Add an adapter One way to test this is to install the Powerline utility and use it to your Powerline...
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... Powerline Utility. Note: To return the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the SSID and encryption keys used in settings such as apartment buildings, office buildings, dorm rooms, and other more Powerline adapters using the Quality of two or more populated areas. The security used by Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters is located on your Powerline network. • Use the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Security button located on the adapter...
... Powerline Utility. Note: To return the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the SSID and encryption keys used in settings such as apartment buildings, office buildings, dorm rooms, and other more Powerline adapters using the Quality of two or more populated areas. The security used by Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters is located on your Powerline network. • Use the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Security button located on the adapter...
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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 install and use the XAV2001 Powerline Utility. All Powerline AV products (XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible and can be installed on the same powerline network. Chapter 2 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility...
... 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 install and use the XAV2001 Powerline Utility. All Powerline AV products (XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible and can be installed on the same powerline network. Chapter 2 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility...
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... is connected to My Computer on the computer originally used to a powerline adapter. 2-2 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 If you add another Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Powerline network, you can be managed from the computer that you are working from one computer. To install the XAV2001 Powerline Utility: 1. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing the XAV2001 Powerline Utility This utility allows you to set up the...
... is connected to My Computer on the computer originally used to a powerline adapter. 2-2 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 If you add another Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Powerline network, you can be managed from the computer that you are working from one computer. To install the XAV2001 Powerline Utility: 1. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing the XAV2001 Powerline Utility This utility allows you to set up the...
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Figure 2-2 3. b. Install from the CD. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 2. 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. Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts. Click Install Software. a. Figure 2-3 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, November 2009
Figure 2-2 3. b. Install from the CD. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 2. 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. Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts. Click Install Software. a. Figure 2-3 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, November 2009
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There are two ways to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4. 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. 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. Click Next on your desktop.
There are two ways to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4. 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. 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. Click Next on your desktop.
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... clicking the LED status light you can toggle the LED between on your network. 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 devices are not shown, click the refresh button to the Device Settings...
... clicking the LED status light you can toggle the LED between on your network. 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 devices are not shown, click the refresh button to the Device Settings...
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... will 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 network after the utility completes a scan for the Powerline device. The transmit and receive link speed is greater...
... will 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 network after the utility completes a scan for the Powerline device. The transmit and receive link speed is greater...
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... has been left at its default setting, all devices in the device list. Start the XAV2001 Powerline Utility. Connect the Ethernet cable that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the network to be detected. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Adding a Device to a Powerline Network If you are two ways to set the security: • You can use...
... has been left at its default setting, all devices in the device list. Start the XAV2001 Powerline Utility. Connect the Ethernet cable that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the network to be detected. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Adding a Device to a Powerline Network If you are two ways to set the security: • You can use...
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...Type the network encryption key into the Apply the Encryption Key field. 7. Select the Device Settings tab. This will perform a automatic scan. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual To Add a Device from a Remotely Connected Computer If you are using a custom network encryption key, set all the devices to...Verify that you must enter the password for all devices in the device list. Note: Be sure to be detected. 2-8 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 Enter the device password, and then click OK. It may take a minute or two for the device. Click the...
...Type the network encryption key into the Apply the Encryption Key field. 7. Select the Device Settings tab. This will perform a automatic scan. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual To Add a Device from a Remotely Connected Computer If you are using a custom network encryption key, set all the devices to...Verify that you must enter the password for all devices in the device list. Note: Be sure to be detected. 2-8 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 Enter the device password, and then click OK. It may take a minute or two for the device. Click 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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XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Changing the Network Encryption Key You can specify the network encryption key from the Security tab. 1. Check each box next to the default ... in the field. Type your own Encryption Key This option lets you click this option, the factory default encryption key is HomePlugAV. When completed, the utility displays a message indicating that you have two options: a. Apply the changes by clicking the Apply Security to add encryption. From the Advanced Settings tab, click...
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Changing the Network Encryption Key You can specify the network encryption key from the Security tab. 1. Check each box next to the default ... in the field. Type your own Encryption Key This option lets you click this option, the factory default encryption key is HomePlugAV. When completed, the utility displays a message indicating that you have two options: a. Apply the changes by clicking the Apply Security to add encryption. From the Advanced Settings tab, click...
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... Changing Network Encryption Key" in Appendix B Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 2-11 Select the Device Settings tab to Selected Devices. For troubleshooting information, see "Quality of your Powerline devices are detected with your network encryption key in the Create a New Encryption Key field. 4. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Setting Up a Custom Network Encryption Key...
... Changing Network Encryption Key" in Appendix B Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 2-11 Select the Device Settings tab to Selected Devices. For troubleshooting information, see "Quality of your Powerline devices are detected with your network encryption key in the Create a New Encryption Key field. 4. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Setting Up a Custom Network Encryption Key...
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.... • Check that all the devices in the encryption field. 5. Click Apply Security to the Default Network Encryption Key 1. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Returning to Selected Devices. Start the XAV2001 Powerline Utility • Wait for the utility to set. 4. Click the Use Default Encryption Key button. The password is printed on the product label located on...
.... • Check that all the devices in the encryption field. 5. Click Apply Security to the Default Network Encryption Key 1. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Returning to Selected Devices. Start the XAV2001 Powerline Utility • Wait for the utility to set. 4. Click the Use Default Encryption Key button. The password is printed on the product label located on...
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... to database applications, give priority to multimedia traffic. The Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter supports the following: • MAC address • IP port • VLAN tags • ToS bits (Type of multimedia and document/database traffic you might want to give priority to this works fine. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Quality of Service (QoS) From the Advanced...
... to database applications, give priority to multimedia traffic. The Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter supports the following: • MAC address • IP port • VLAN tags • ToS bits (Type of multimedia and document/database traffic you might want to give priority to this works fine. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Quality of Service (QoS) From the Advanced...
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...XAV2001 Powerline Utility and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters connected to the device that is selected on the QoS tab. To set the priority of data transfers by the type of protocol: 1. Note: QoS settings are applied only to the network. 2. Type of Service routing (ToS) uses prioritization bits in Layer-2 frames. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter... User Manual To set the traffic prioritization rule into the selected Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter device, specify the priority in the QoS...
...XAV2001 Powerline Utility and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters connected to the device that is selected on the QoS tab. To set the priority of data transfers by the type of protocol: 1. Note: QoS settings are applied only to the network. 2. Type of Service routing (ToS) uses prioritization bits in Layer-2 frames. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter... User Manual To set the traffic prioritization rule into the selected Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter device, specify the priority in the QoS...
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Figure 2-12 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 2-15 Using this feature you diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues. 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.
Figure 2-12 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 2-15 Using this feature you diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues. 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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... one device at a time can be reset. From the Advanced Settings tab, click the Factory Reset option and select the Powerline device(s) to be reset. Figure 2-13 2. Resetting to reset the device. A confirmation message displays. 3. After you have... when you reset the local device. 2-16 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 Click the Perform Factory Reset on the Powerline Utility, the Factory Reset option returns the network encryption key to the factory default. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Factory Reset From the Advanced Settings tab on...
... one device at a time can be reset. From the Advanced Settings tab, click the Factory Reset option and select the Powerline device(s) to be reset. Figure 2-13 2. Resetting to reset the device. A confirmation message displays. 3. After you have... when you reset the local device. 2-16 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 Click the Perform Factory Reset on the Powerline Utility, the Factory Reset option returns the network encryption key to the factory default. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Factory Reset From the Advanced Settings tab on...