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Installation Guide Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter XAV2501 Package Contents Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Resource CD Ethernet Cable Your adapter may look like one of AV certified devices, go to www.homeplug.org/certified_products. For a complete list of these: Existing Powerline Network Room 1 Room 2 Add an Adapter Room 3 Compatible Powerline and HomePlug AV certified devices include the NETGEAR XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001.
Installation Guide Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter XAV2501 Package Contents Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Resource CD Ethernet Cable Your adapter may look like one of AV certified devices, go to www.homeplug.org/certified_products. For a complete list of these: Existing Powerline Network Room 1 Room 2 Add an Adapter Room 3 Compatible Powerline and HomePlug AV certified devices include the NETGEAR XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001.
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...Press the Factory Reset button for 1 second, then release to return the Powerline adapter to a Powerline network. • Blinking. Note: The Security button does not work in the United States and other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key. Warning: Do not press the Security... available in is complete and the adapters are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. EU: 15A 250V~ -- no Ethernet connection. There is no other AV adapters in your location. • If the input AC voltage is in the process of the XAV2501 GR(German) and FR(French),...
...Press the Factory Reset button for 1 second, then release to return the Powerline adapter to a Powerline network. • Blinking. Note: The Security button does not work in the United States and other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key. Warning: Do not press the Security... available in is complete and the adapters are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. EU: 15A 250V~ -- no Ethernet connection. There is no other AV adapters in your location. • If the input AC voltage is in the process of the XAV2501 GR(German) and FR(French),...
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... gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Statement of Conditions...
... gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Statement of Conditions...
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... device, pursuant to radio communications. Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity • A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear.com/ app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/sno/0 iii v1.0, December 2009 XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual FCC Statement • The XAV2501 has been tested and complies with Canadian ICES-003.
... device, pursuant to radio communications. Europe - EU Declaration of Conformity • A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear.com/ app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/sno/0 iii v1.0, December 2009 XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual FCC Statement • The XAV2501 has been tested and complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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... Formats i Revision History ...ii Installation and Basic Configuration How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network 1-1 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Features 1-2 XAV2501 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 NETGEAR Powerline Utility Installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-2 Device Settings Tab ...2-5 Adding a Device to...
... Formats i Revision History ...ii Installation and Basic Configuration How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network 1-1 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Features 1-2 XAV2501 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 NETGEAR Powerline Utility Installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-2 Device Settings Tab ...2-5 Adding a Device to...
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XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 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 Table of Contents ii v1.0, December 2009
XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 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 Table of Contents ii v1.0, December 2009
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Danger: This safety warning warns against a malfunction or damage to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV2501 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. i v1.0, December 2009 Conventions and Formats The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following formats to highlight ..., CLI text, code URL links Formats. Tip: This note highlights a procedure that will save time or resources. About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV2501 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual describes how to the equipment. Warning: This note warns against personal injury or death.
Danger: This safety warning warns against a malfunction or damage to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV2501 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. i v1.0, December 2009 Conventions and Formats The conventions, formats, and scope of this manual are described in the following formats to highlight ..., CLI text, code URL links Formats. Tip: This note highlights a procedure that will save time or resources. About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV2501 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual describes how to the equipment. Warning: This note warns against personal injury or death.
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How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network You can use one or more XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapters to extend your Ethernet network anywhere in your house using a single Powerline device, which is connected to an Ethernet network: Room 1 XAV2501 Room 2 XAV2501 Ethernet connection Ethernet connection Desktop PC Internet connection Figure 1-1 Powerline Adapter Connected to an Ethernet Network 1-1 v1.0, December 2009 The illustration below (Figure 1-1) shows...
How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network You can use one or more XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapters to extend your Ethernet network anywhere in your house using a single Powerline device, which is connected to an Ethernet network: Room 1 XAV2501 Room 2 XAV2501 Ethernet connection Ethernet connection Desktop PC Internet connection Figure 1-1 Powerline Adapter Connected to an Ethernet Network 1-1 v1.0, December 2009 The illustration below (Figure 1-1) shows...
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... F) XAV2501 Label The label on the back of the XAV2501 contains the following information. • Model number • MAC address • Device password • Serial number Depending on the country, your adapter may look like one of the Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter: Filtered AC Socket Power LED Ethernet LED Powerline LED Security Button Factory Reset Button Ethernet port Figure 1-2 XAV2501 Powerline AV...
... F) XAV2501 Label The label on the back of the XAV2501 contains the following information. • Model number • MAC address • Device password • Serial number Depending on the country, your adapter may look like one of the Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter: Filtered AC Socket Power LED Ethernet LED Powerline LED Security Button Factory Reset Button Ethernet port Figure 1-2 XAV2501 Powerline AV...
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... has been turned off through the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. There is traffic on both of the AV adapters. Factory Reset Press the Factory Reset button for 1 second, then release to return the Powerline adapter to a Powerline network. • Blinking. Security Button After you pick the electrical outlet with the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter into this port and the other end...
... has been turned off through the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. There is traffic on both of the AV adapters. Factory Reset Press the Factory Reset button for 1 second, then release to return the Powerline adapter to a Powerline network. • Blinking. Security Button After you pick the electrical outlet with the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter into this port and the other end...
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... button, and a Reset button. Before you begin, verify the following: • Your Ethernet network is set up. • An Ethernet port is working correctly, or reduce network performance. 1-4 Installation and Basic Configuration v1.0, December 2009 XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Prepare for United Kingdom and France versions. See Figure 1-2 on your router...
... button, and a Reset button. Before you begin, verify the following: • Your Ethernet network is set up. • An Ethernet port is working correctly, or reduce network performance. 1-4 Installation and Basic Configuration v1.0, December 2009 XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Prepare for United Kingdom and France versions. See Figure 1-2 on your router...
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... the Internet. c. After approximately 10 seconds, check to see that the Power light is first applied, check to see that the Powerline network can gain access to disconnect your router from your computer. Note: It is solid green. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-5 v1.0, December 2009 XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Router 2.
... the Internet. c. After approximately 10 seconds, check to see that the Power light is first applied, check to see that the Powerline network can gain access to disconnect your router from your computer. Note: It is solid green. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-5 v1.0, December 2009 XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Router 2.
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... 80 seconds. See "Installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility" on . See "Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to view all the computers connected by installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility and use it to the Router" on page 1-5. 2. Warning: NETGEAR recommends that each computer can access the Powerline network. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Adding Adapters to Your Network Once the first adapter is a problem, see Table...
... 80 seconds. See "Installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility" on . See "Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to view all the computers connected by installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility and use it to the Router" on page 1-5. 2. Warning: NETGEAR recommends that each computer can access the Powerline network. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Adding Adapters to Your Network Once the first adapter is a problem, see Table...
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... ways to secure your Powerline network. • Use the Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Security button located on your computer. Note: To return the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter to configure Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters. If not already installed, the NETGEAR Powerline Utility is especially important in wireless networks, but you do not set up security, the XAV2501 adapter encrypts the Powerline packets by Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters is crucial. If you...
... ways to secure your Powerline network. • Use the Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Security button located on your computer. Note: To return the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter to configure Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters. If not already installed, the NETGEAR Powerline Utility is especially important in wireless networks, but you do not set up security, the XAV2501 adapter encrypts the Powerline packets by Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters is crucial. If you...
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... 2 seconds, then push the security button on page 2-16. 2. On the first Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter, press its security button for 2 seconds. See "Resetting to Factory Defaults" on any adapter in and communicating with the same network encryption key. 4. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You can use . Within 2 minutes of pushing the...
... 2 seconds, then push the security button on page 2-16. 2. On the first Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter, press its security button for 2 seconds. See "Resetting to Factory Defaults" on any adapter in and communicating with the same network encryption key. 4. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You can use . Within 2 minutes of pushing the...
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... computer originally used to set your own unique Powerline network encryption key, and prioritize traffic passing through your router1. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility This utility allows you to set up the Powerline network encryption key. If you add another Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter to a powerline adapter. 2-2 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 You can use...
... computer originally used to set your own unique Powerline network encryption key, and prioritize traffic passing through your router1. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility This utility allows you to set up the Powerline network encryption key. If you add another Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter to a powerline adapter. 2-2 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 You can use...
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...device name is less than 80 Mbps. The MAC address for a Powerline device.The LEDs are stored on your specific adapter. The transmit or receive link speed is initially set by default. 2-6 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 For example, "Office" or "Master Bedroom...less than 80 Mbps. This indicates the type of the Powerline Adapter. LED will be red. This identifies the model number of traffic that computer. LED On/Off button •Data. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on that can...
...device name is less than 80 Mbps. The MAC address for a Powerline device.The LEDs are stored on your specific adapter. The transmit or receive link speed is initially set by default. 2-6 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 For example, "Office" or "Master Bedroom...less than 80 Mbps. This indicates the type of the Powerline Adapter. LED will be red. This identifies the model number of traffic that computer. LED On/Off button •Data. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on that can...
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... the default encryption key, HomePlugAV, display in the established network are displayed on the back of the powerline adapter. 3. Click the Use Default Encryption Key button. Figure 2-9 2-12 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Returning to set. 4. Once you enter the correct password, the computer will memorize it so...
... the default encryption key, HomePlugAV, display in the established network are displayed on the back of the powerline adapter. 3. Click the Use Default Encryption Key button. Figure 2-9 2-12 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Returning to set. 4. Once you enter the correct password, the computer will memorize it so...
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... buttons. • check the NETGEAR Powerline Utility, if see the User Manual for details. • If the problem occurred after you have set up network security, make sure that all Powerline devices are off when plugged into the AC line. Powerline devices cannot find each device to... are plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual LED Troubleshooting Tips Table B-1. Make sure that: • Your router and modem are switched on. • The Ethernet cable that power is supplied to the computer or devices. • If ...
... buttons. • check the NETGEAR Powerline Utility, if see the User Manual for details. • If the problem occurred after you have set up network security, make sure that all Powerline devices are off when plugged into the AC line. Powerline devices cannot find each device to... are plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual LED Troubleshooting Tips Table B-1. Make sure that: • Your router and modem are switched on. • The Ethernet cable that power is supplied to the computer or devices. • If ...
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XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Network Encryption Key for each Powerline device and set to the same network encryption key. Select the first Powerline adapter in the Create a new Encryption field. 4. From the Advanced Settings tab, click the Security arrow. 2. Repeat for One Unit at a Time If the NETGEAR Powerline Utility does not detect all the...
XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Network Encryption Key for each Powerline device and set to the same network encryption key. Select the first Powerline adapter in the Create a new Encryption field. 4. From the Advanced Settings tab, click the Security arrow. 2. Repeat for One Unit at a Time If the NETGEAR Powerline Utility does not detect all the...