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... Power LED is off Power LED is amber Powerline LED is subject to a Powerline network. • Blinking. Installation Guide Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 Package Contents This symbol was placed in your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive. ©2010 by the blinking Powerline LED). Power saving mode. • Off. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
... Power LED is off Power LED is amber Powerline LED is subject to a Powerline network. • Blinking. Installation Guide Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 Package Contents This symbol was placed in your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive. ©2010 by the blinking Powerline LED). Power saving mode. • Off. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of...
XAV2101 Install Guide
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... of Conformity website at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration is strongly recommended. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use our telephone support service. Existing Powerline Network Room 1 Room 2 Add a Powerline Adapter Room 3 Compatible Powerline and HomePlug AV certified devices include the NETGEAR XAV101, XAV1004, XAV1501, XAV2001, XAV2501...
... of Conformity website at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Registration is strongly recommended. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use our telephone support service. Existing Powerline Network Room 1 Room 2 Add a Powerline Adapter Room 3 Compatible Powerline and HomePlug AV certified devices include the NETGEAR XAV101, XAV1004, XAV1501, XAV2001, XAV2501...
XAV2101 User Manual
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... any language in any form or by any liability that may occur due to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support...
... any language in any form or by any liability that may occur due to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support...
XAV2101 User Manual
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... Started Hardware Features 4 Product Details 5 Powerline Adapter in a Home Network 7 Powerline Network Security 8 Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key 8 Chapter 2 Powerline Utility Install the Powerline Utility 11 Powerline Utility Screen 12 Security Icon 12 Change the Name of a Powerline Device 13 Turn LEDs Off or On 13 Set the Powerline Encryption Key 14 Reset a Device...
... Started Hardware Features 4 Product Details 5 Powerline Adapter in a Home Network 7 Powerline Network Security 8 Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key 8 Chapter 2 Powerline Utility Install the Powerline Utility 11 Powerline Utility Screen 12 Security Icon 12 Change the Name of a Powerline Device 13 Turn LEDs Off or On 13 Set the Powerline Encryption Key 14 Reset a Device...
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Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter Ethernet Cable Figure 1. Package contents Chapter 1. Getting Started | 4 1. Getting Started 1 This chapter describes your Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101, and how your adapters can fit into a home network. For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. Hardware Features The package includes a Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 and an Ethernet cable.
Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter Ethernet Cable Figure 1. Package contents Chapter 1. Getting Started | 4 1. Getting Started 1 This chapter describes your Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101, and how your adapters can fit into a home network. For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. Hardware Features The package includes a Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 and an Ethernet cable.
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Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 Product Details The following figure shows the adapter in detail: Power LED Powerline LED Ethernet LED Security Reset Ethernet port Figure 2. LEDs Item Power LED Powerline LED Description • Solid green. The adapter is no activity. • Blinking. Chapter 1. Adapter LEDs... port is linked, but there is sending or receiving data. • Off. There is connected to a Powerline network. • Blinking. The adapter is no Ethernet connection. There is on the Ethernet port. • Off. Getting Started | 5 Plugging the...
Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 Product Details The following figure shows the adapter in detail: Power LED Powerline LED Ethernet LED Security Reset Ethernet port Figure 2. LEDs Item Power LED Powerline LED Description • Solid green. The adapter is no activity. • Blinking. Chapter 1. Adapter LEDs... port is linked, but there is sending or receiving data. • Off. There is connected to a Powerline network. • Blinking. The adapter is no Ethernet connection. There is on the Ethernet port. • Off. Getting Started | 5 Plugging the...
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... product label is idle (not linked) for 1 second, then release to return the Powerline adapter to your new AV adapters, press the Security button for 2 seconds on both of the adapter. Press the Reset button for more than 10 minutes. • Reset. The unit enters...you plug in power saving mode. Both buttons must be pressed within 2 minutes. Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 Buttons Two buttons are located on the side of the Ethernet cable that comes with the Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 into this port and the other end either into your router, or into the computer...
... product label is idle (not linked) for 1 second, then release to return the Powerline adapter to your new AV adapters, press the Security button for 2 seconds on both of the adapter. Press the Reset button for more than 10 minutes. • Reset. The unit enters...you plug in power saving mode. Both buttons must be pressed within 2 minutes. Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 Buttons Two buttons are located on the side of the Ethernet cable that comes with the Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 into this port and the other end either into your router, or into the computer...
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... of power, such as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. All Powerline NETGEAR AV products (models XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible. Here, an Ethernet cable connects the router to the Powerline network. Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 Powerline Adapter in your home using your existing electrical power lines. Powerline network with two Powerline adapters For best performance, plan the location of your...
... of power, such as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. All Powerline NETGEAR AV products (models XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible. Here, an Ethernet cable connects the router to the Powerline network. Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 Powerline Adapter in your home using your existing electrical power lines. Powerline network with two Powerline adapters For best performance, plan the location of your...
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... adapters to their factory settings. There are working. 2. See Chapter 2, Powerline Utility. • To return the Powerline AV 200 Adapter to Set the Encryption Key Note: An adapter can generate a private key only once. Make sure that your home router is located on your Resource CD. NETGEAR ...to its factory default settings, press its Factory Reset button for 1 second, then release. Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 To set up security on your network, anyone nearby with a Powerline network can potentially use his or her connection to gain access to your network and information ...
... adapters to their factory settings. There are working. 2. See Chapter 2, Powerline Utility. • To return the Powerline AV 200 Adapter to Set the Encryption Key Note: An adapter can generate a private key only once. Make sure that your home router is located on your Resource CD. NETGEAR ...to its factory default settings, press its Factory Reset button for 1 second, then release. Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 To set up security on your network, anyone nearby with a Powerline network can potentially use his or her connection to gain access to your network and information ...
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Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 You can temporarily disable Powerline communication. Do not press the Security button on the Powerline adapter until installation is HomePlugAV. 1. This securely configures your Powerline network with each other. 3. If your network for 2 seconds. Chapter 1. Within 2 minutes of pressing the Security button on the Powerline AV 200 Adapter, press the security button on any additional adapters in and communicating with...
Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 You can temporarily disable Powerline communication. Do not press the Security button on the Powerline adapter until installation is HomePlugAV. 1. This securely configures your Powerline network with each other. 3. If your network for 2 seconds. Chapter 1. Within 2 minutes of pressing the Security button on the Powerline AV 200 Adapter, press the security button on any additional adapters in and communicating with...
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... that is connected to your computer with many Powerline AV products. The Powerline Utility works with an Ethernet cable and also to default configuration settings Chapter 2. NETGEAR Powerline models XAV1004, XAV2001, and XAVN2001 are compatible and can use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility to: • Change the name of a Powerline device • Turn LEDs on which you are not...
... that is connected to your computer with many Powerline AV products. The Powerline Utility works with an Ethernet cable and also to default configuration settings Chapter 2. NETGEAR Powerline models XAV1004, XAV2001, and XAVN2001 are compatible and can use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility to: • Change the name of a Powerline device • Turn LEDs on which you are not...
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... that you downloaded, and follow the wizard prompts to install the Powerline Utility. Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 Install the Powerline Utility This utility allows you to set up the Powerline network encryption key. Run the file that is a free download ...desktop. • Select Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. All devices on the computer originally used to a Powerline adapter. To install the Powerline Utility: The Powerline utility is connected to set your own unique Powerline network encryption key, and prioritize traffic passing ...
... that you downloaded, and follow the wizard prompts to install the Powerline Utility. Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 Install the Powerline Utility This utility allows you to set up the Powerline network encryption key. Run the file that is a free download ...desktop. • Select Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. All devices on the computer originally used to a Powerline adapter. To install the Powerline Utility: The Powerline utility is connected to set your own unique Powerline network encryption key, and prioritize traffic passing ...
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... go to update the screen. • The Information box at the bottom of Service) screen: 12 | Chapter 2. Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 Powerline Utility Screen When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to a screen that shows all the devices in your Powerline network. • Click the image of the device that you want to manage. • If all devices...
... go to update the screen. • The Information box at the bottom of Service) screen: 12 | Chapter 2. Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 Powerline Utility Screen When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to a screen that shows all the devices in your Powerline network. • Click the image of the device that you want to manage. • If all devices...
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... advising you can turn the LEDs off . From the Powerline Utility main screen, click the device you continue. 3. Turn LEDs Off or On For each device in your Powerline network: 1. Note: This feature is shown as un-named. Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 Change the Name of a Powerline Device Powerline devices are being reset. The utility responds that connectivity...
... advising you can turn the LEDs off . From the Powerline Utility main screen, click the device you continue. 3. Turn LEDs Off or On For each device in your Powerline network: 1. Note: This feature is shown as un-named. Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 Change the Name of a Powerline Device Powerline devices are being reset. The utility responds that connectivity...
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Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 Set the Powerline Encryption Key Powerline devices that share the same Powerline network have to their factory default Powerline encryption key of your Powerline devices so that they can return your Powerline devices to enter its password. Click the Powerline device icon or the Security icon screen. This lists the Powerline devices detected on the Powerline Utility main The top...
Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 Set the Powerline Encryption Key Powerline devices that share the same Powerline network have to their factory default Powerline encryption key of your Powerline devices so that they can return your Powerline devices to enter its password. Click the Powerline device icon or the Security icon screen. This lists the Powerline devices detected on the Powerline Utility main The top...
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...is disconnected from the network when you click this problem, reset all remote devices before you have to its factory default of the adapter. 4. Select Factory Reset. Chapter 2. When you to set your own network encryption key, type your screen, select the option... a message indicating that you customized your network encryption key, the local Powerline device is printed on the product label located on your network encryption key in the field. Powerline Utility | 15 Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 2. Select the check box for each device for a remote device, ...
...is disconnected from the network when you click this problem, reset all remote devices before you have to its factory default of the adapter. 4. Select Factory Reset. Chapter 2. When you to set your own network encryption key, type your screen, select the option... a message indicating that you customized your network encryption key, the local Powerline device is printed on the product label located on your network encryption key in the field. Powerline Utility | 15 Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 2. Select the check box for each device for a remote device, ...
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... device, and select Security from a local computer: 1. Set the encryption key for the device (see Set the Powerline Encryption Key on the computer. 3. Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 Add a Device to a Powerline Network If you are adding a device to a Powerline network, and the network encryption key has been left at its default setting, all you need to do...
... device, and select Security from a local computer: 1. Set the encryption key for the device (see Set the Powerline Encryption Key on the computer. 3. Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 Add a Device to a Powerline Network If you are adding a device to a Powerline network, and the network encryption key has been left at its default setting, all you need to do...
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...; IP port • VLAN tags • ToS bits (Type of Service for Powerline devices: 1. Start the Powerline Utility and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline AV Ethernet adapters connected to set up QoS: • Destination MAC address • TCP/UPP port...VLAN tag or ToS Chapter 2. Powerline Utility | 17 Either click the device, or click the Security icon . 3. The Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter supports the following screen displays: You can use these methods to the network. 2. Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 responsive to database applications, give priority...
...; IP port • VLAN tags • ToS bits (Type of Service for Powerline devices: 1. Start the Powerline Utility and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline AV Ethernet adapters connected to set up QoS: • Destination MAC address • TCP/UPP port...VLAN tag or ToS Chapter 2. Powerline Utility | 17 Either click the device, or click the Security icon . 3. The Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter supports the following screen displays: You can use these methods to the network. 2. Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 responsive to database applications, give priority...
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IEEE 802.1p uses prioritization bits in the QoS Setup section of Service (ToS) routing uses prioritization bits in Layer-3 IP packets. Powerline Utility If applicable, select the VLAN tag or TOS field check box. Click Apply. 18 | Chapter 2. Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 4. These options apply only to 7. 6. The deprecated ToS values range from 0 to QoS-configured networks. To set the traffic prioritization rule for the selected Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter device, click Priority and specify the priority in Layer-2 frames. Type of the screen. 5.
IEEE 802.1p uses prioritization bits in the QoS Setup section of Service (ToS) routing uses prioritization bits in Layer-3 IP packets. Powerline Utility If applicable, select the VLAN tag or TOS field check box. Click Apply. 18 | Chapter 2. Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter XAV2101 4. These options apply only to 7. 6. The deprecated ToS values range from 0 to QoS-configured networks. To set the traffic prioritization rule for the selected Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter device, click Priority and specify the priority in Layer-2 frames. Type of the screen. 5.
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... Tips The Reset and Security buttons are not plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector. Use the Powerline Utility to turn off , someone might have used for troubleshooting. Power LED • Off. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that the... to make sure that is supplied and the LEDs stay off the LEDs. 3. Troubleshooting 3 Basic Functioning After you plug in the Powerline adapter, the following sequence of the adapter. • Pressing the Reset button longer than 2 seconds does not reset the device. • Pressing the Security button longer than...
... Tips The Reset and Security buttons are not plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector. Use the Powerline Utility to turn off , someone might have used for troubleshooting. Power LED • Off. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that the... to make sure that is supplied and the LEDs stay off the LEDs. 3. Troubleshooting 3 Basic Functioning After you plug in the Powerline adapter, the following sequence of the adapter. • Pressing the Reset button longer than 2 seconds does not reset the device. • Pressing the Security button longer than...