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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. 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.
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... adapter is subject to a Powerline network. • Blinking. Registration via our website is sending or receiving data. • Off. NA: 14A 125V~ -- LED and Button Descriptions Filtered AC Socket Power LED Ethernet LED Powerline LED Security Factory Reset Ethernet port Item Power LED Powerline LED Ethernet LED..., see the XAV2501 User Manual. go to ftp://downloads.netgear.com/files/GPLnotice.pdf to be pressed within 2 minutes. The device is plugged into the filtered AC socket of the other AV adapters in the United States and other compatible Powerline devices using the...
... adapter is subject to a Powerline network. • Blinking. Registration via our website is sending or receiving data. • Off. NA: 14A 125V~ -- LED and Button Descriptions Filtered AC Socket Power LED Ethernet LED Powerline LED Security Factory Reset Ethernet port Item Power LED Powerline LED Ethernet LED..., see the XAV2501 User Manual. go to ftp://downloads.netgear.com/files/GPLnotice.pdf to be pressed within 2 minutes. The device is plugged into the filtered AC socket of the other AV adapters in the United States and other compatible Powerline devices using the...
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...over the phone is in the operating instructions. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations. The Federal Office for Interference by NETGEAR, Inc. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual © 2009 by Data Processing ...use our telephone support service. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß dasXAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ...
...over the phone is in the operating instructions. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations. The Federal Office for Interference by NETGEAR, Inc. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual © 2009 by Data Processing ...use our telephone support service. Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß dasXAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ...
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...XAV2501 product package. • Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of the FCC Rules. • Operation is provided in a particular installation. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual FCC Statement • The XAV2501...digital apparatus complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear.com/ app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/sno/0 iii v1.0, December 2009 If this product is subject to radio communications. This ...
...XAV2501 product package. • Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of the FCC Rules. • Operation is provided in a particular installation. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual FCC Statement • The XAV2501...digital apparatus complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear.com/ app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/sno/0 iii v1.0, December 2009 If this product is subject to radio communications. This ...
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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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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. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:... CLI text, code URL links Formats. 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 Warning: This note warns against personal injury or death. Conventions and Formats The conventions, formats, and scope ...
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. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:... CLI text, code URL links Formats. 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 Warning: This note warns against personal injury or death. Conventions and Formats The conventions, formats, and scope ...
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... using 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 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 existing electrical...
... using 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 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 existing electrical...
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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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... no Ethernet connection, or it has been turned off through the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. There is no electrical power, or has been turned off through the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Plugging the power plugs of nearby devices into the computer or other end either into your new AV adapters, press the Security button for 2 seconds on the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter. Powerline...
... no Ethernet connection, or it has been turned off through the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. There is no electrical power, or has been turned off through the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Plugging the power plugs of nearby devices into the computer or other end either into your new AV adapters, press the Security button for 2 seconds on the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter. Powerline...
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... of power, such as this might prevent it from 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. Familiarize yourself with your router. • Your Internet connection is working correctly, or reduce the network...
... of power, such as this might prevent it from 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. Familiarize yourself with your router. • Your Internet connection is working correctly, or reduce the network...
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.... After approximately 10 seconds, check to a LAN port on . XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Router 2. Plug a Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter into a power outlet near your computer. c. Use the supplied gray Ethernet cable to connect the Powerline Adapter to see that the Power light is an existing Powerline AV adapter with the same encryption key in the electrical power line.
.... After approximately 10 seconds, check to a LAN port on . XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Router 2. Plug a Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter into a power outlet near your computer. c. Use the supplied gray Ethernet cable to connect the Powerline Adapter to see that the Power light is an existing Powerline AV adapter with the same encryption key in the electrical power line.
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... additional Powerline AV+ 200 Adapters into your Powerline network from the XAV2501 package to connect the Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter to an Ethernet port located on the other computers or peripheral devices. 4. For details about how the lights work, see "Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router" on page 1-5. See "Installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility" on . See "Understanding Powerline Network Security" on page 1-5. 2. See "Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter...
... additional Powerline AV+ 200 Adapters into your Powerline network from the XAV2501 package to connect the Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter to an Ethernet port located on the other computers or peripheral devices. 4. For details about how the lights work, see "Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router" on page 1-5. See "Installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility" on . See "Understanding Powerline Network Security" on page 1-5. 2. See "Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter...
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..., "HomePlugAV". Note: To return the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter to its factory default settings, see Chapter 2, "Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of Service (QoS) feature, see "Resetting to Factory Defaults" on page 2-16. By encrypting the information you send over the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter, you specify. This is crucial. See...
..., "HomePlugAV". Note: To return the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter to its factory default settings, see Chapter 2, "Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of Service (QoS) feature, see "Resetting to Factory Defaults" on page 2-16. By encrypting the information you send over the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter, you specify. This is crucial. See...
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XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You can temporarily disable Powerline communication. If this point, the other adapters in . The power LED will use the security button to be configured are plugged in your existing network...and Basic Configuration v1.0, December 2009 If your network has more than 2 adapters, push the security button on the additional adapter for 2 seconds, then push the security button on your Powerline network with each Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter will start blinking after you release the button. To replace a private key...
XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You can temporarily disable Powerline communication. If this point, the other adapters in . The power LED will use the security button to be configured are plugged in your existing network...and Basic Configuration v1.0, December 2009 If your network has more than 2 adapters, push the security button on the additional adapter for 2 seconds, then push the security button on your Powerline network with each Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter will start blinking after you release the button. To replace a private key...
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... service (QoS) features to prioritize Powerline network traffic • reset adapters to install and use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Chapter 2 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility This chapter explains how to factory default settings 2-1 v1.0, December 2009 The NETGEAR Powerline Utility is used to: • configure encryption for all Powerline AV products. All Powerline AV products (XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible...
... service (QoS) features to prioritize Powerline network traffic • reset adapters to install and use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Chapter 2 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility This chapter explains how to factory default settings 2-1 v1.0, December 2009 The NETGEAR Powerline Utility is used to: • configure encryption for all Powerline AV products. All Powerline AV products (XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible...
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... Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter to a Powerline network, you can install the NETGEAR Powerline Utility on the computer connected locally to the new adapter, or open the utility on a Powerline network can use any computer to manage the network, but this procedure assumes that you are working from one computer. To install the NETGEAR Powerline Utility: 1. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Installing the NETGEAR Powerline...
... Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter to a Powerline network, you can install the NETGEAR Powerline Utility on the computer connected locally to the new adapter, or open the utility on a Powerline network can use any computer to manage the network, but this procedure assumes that you are working from one computer. To install the NETGEAR Powerline Utility: 1. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Installing the NETGEAR Powerline...
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XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 2. Install from CD: Click this option to install the NETGEAR Powerline Utility from the CD. a. b. Click Install Software. Figure 2-3 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, December 2009 Check for Updates: Click this option to be sure you have the most current software. Figure 2-2 3. Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts.
XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 2. Install from CD: Click this option to install the NETGEAR Powerline Utility from the CD. a. b. Click Install Software. Figure 2-3 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, December 2009 Check for Updates: Click this option to be sure you have the most current software. Figure 2-2 3. Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts.
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XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 4. Desktop Shortcut Icon NETGEAR Powerline Utility Landing Page 4 Figure 2-5 2-4 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 The NETGEAR Powerline Utility shortcut icon (Figure 2-5) will appear on your desktop. • Navigate to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Figure 2-4 5. There are two ways to launch the NETGEAR Powerline Utility: • Click the NETGEAR Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on the Setup Screen, and click Finish when the wizard is done. Click Next on your desktop.
XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 4. Desktop Shortcut Icon NETGEAR Powerline Utility Landing Page 4 Figure 2-5 2-4 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 The NETGEAR Powerline Utility shortcut icon (Figure 2-5) will appear on your desktop. • Navigate to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Figure 2-4 5. There are two ways to launch the NETGEAR Powerline Utility: • Click the NETGEAR Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on the Setup Screen, and click Finish when the wizard is done. Click Next on your desktop.
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If the unit goes into the device will not find it active. Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-5 v1.0, December 2009 Click the Refresh button to the Device Settings tab. Keeping an Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the NETGEAR Powerline Utility will keep it . Device Settings Tab XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual When launched, the NETGEAR Powerline Utility opens to perform a scan of your network devices. 4 Figure 2-6 Note: You may see a message at the bottom of the screen regarding the power saving feature.
If the unit goes into the device will not find it active. Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-5 v1.0, December 2009 Click the Refresh button to the Device Settings tab. Keeping an Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the NETGEAR Powerline Utility will keep it . Device Settings Tab XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual When launched, the NETGEAR Powerline Utility opens to perform a scan of your network devices. 4 Figure 2-6 Note: You may see a message at the bottom of the screen regarding the power saving feature.