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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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... NT and Vista are registered trademarks of this document without notice. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual © 2009 by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations may become the...
... NT and Vista are registered trademarks of this document without notice. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual © 2009 by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations may become the...
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... de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. If this product is provided in the XAV2501 product package. • Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of the FCC Rules. • Operation is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. • These limits... 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 XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual FCC Statement • The XAV2501 has been tested and complies with Canadian ICES-003. However, there is subject to...
... de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. If this product is provided in the XAV2501 product package. • Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of the FCC Rules. • Operation is no guarantee that may cause undesired operation. • These limits... 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 XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual FCC Statement • The XAV2501 has been tested and complies with Canadian ICES-003. However, there is subject to...
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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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... Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network You can use one or more XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapters to an Ethernet Network 1-1 v1.0, December 2009 The illustration below (Figure 1-1) shows an example of a Powerline network 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 extend your Ethernet...
... Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network You can use one or more XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapters to an Ethernet Network 1-1 v1.0, December 2009 The illustration below (Figure 1-1) shows an example of a Powerline network 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 extend your Ethernet...
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... (Type 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+ 200 Adapter -
... (Type 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+ 200 Adapter -
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... and Feature Descriptions The following table describes the buttons, status lights, and Ethernet port on the Ethernet port. • Off. Power saving mode. There is no Ethernet connection, or it has been turned off through the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. There is traffic on the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter. Note: The Security button does not work in the process of...
... and Feature Descriptions The following table describes the buttons, status lights, and Ethernet port on the Ethernet port. • Off. Power saving mode. There is no Ethernet connection, or it has been turned off through the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. There is traffic on the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter. Note: The Security button does not work in the process of...
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... on the bottom of power, such as this might prevent it from working . • An Ethernet port is available on your Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter. The Ethernet port is not controlled by a wall switch to avoid someone unknowingly turning off the power to the...dryer, or a refrigerator. Plan the location of your Powerline devices: • Use an electrical outlet that uses a lot of the adapter for North America version and on page 1-2. 3. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Prepare for United Kingdom and France versions. The front ...
... on the bottom of power, such as this might prevent it from working . • An Ethernet port is available on your Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter. The Ethernet port is not controlled by a wall switch to avoid someone unknowingly turning off the power to the...dryer, or a refrigerator. Plan the location of your Powerline devices: • Use an electrical outlet that uses a lot of the adapter for North America version and on page 1-2. 3. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Prepare for United Kingdom and France versions. The front ...
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...: a. The Power light is on . 3. The Powerline LED is lit if there is an existing Powerline AV adapter with the same encryption key in and power is on or blinks. 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. The Power and Ethernet lights on the Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter should turn on your router so...
...: a. The Power light is on . 3. The Powerline LED is lit if there is an existing Powerline AV adapter with the same encryption key in and power is on or blinks. 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. The Power and Ethernet lights on the Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter should turn on your router so...
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... devices to be recognized by the Powerline AV Ethernet adapter. When recognized, the Power, Ethernet, and Powerline lights will turn on page 1-3. 5. See "Installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility" on page 1-5. Wait for each computer connected to a Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter can easily add adapters into power outlets near the other computers or peripheral devices. 4. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Adding Adapters to Your Network Once the first...
... devices to be recognized by the Powerline AV Ethernet adapter. When recognized, the Power, Ethernet, and Powerline lights will turn on page 1-3. 5. See "Installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility" on page 1-5. Wait for each computer connected to a Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter can easily add adapters into power outlets near the other computers or peripheral devices. 4. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Adding Adapters to Your Network Once the first...
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...: To return the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter to its factory default settings, see Chapter 2, "Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. By encrypting the information you send over the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter, you do not need to the same network must use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. This is crucial. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of two or more Powerline adapters using the Quality...
...: To return the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter to its factory default settings, see Chapter 2, "Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. By encrypting the information you send over the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter, you do not need to the same network must use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. This is crucial. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of two or more Powerline adapters using the Quality...
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... generated network encryption key that all adapters on any adapter in and communicating with the same network encryption key. 4. At this should occur, reset the Powerline adapter to Factory Defaults" on page 2-16. 1-8 Installation and Basic Configuration v1.0, December 2009 Both buttons must be pushed within 2 minutes. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You...
... generated network encryption key that all adapters on any adapter in and communicating with the same network encryption key. 4. At this should occur, reset the Powerline adapter to Factory Defaults" on page 2-16. 1-8 Installation and Basic Configuration v1.0, December 2009 Both buttons must be pushed within 2 minutes. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You...
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... drive on the 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. You can install the NETGEAR Powerline Utility on the computer connected locally to the new...
... drive on the 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. You can install the NETGEAR Powerline Utility on the computer connected locally to the new...
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Click Install Software. Check for Updates: Click this option to be sure you have the most current software. Install from CD: Click this option to install the NETGEAR Powerline Utility from the CD. Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts. Figure 2-3 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, December 2009 a. Figure 2-2 3. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 2. b.
Click Install Software. Check for Updates: Click this option to be sure you have the most current software. Install from CD: Click this option to install the NETGEAR Powerline Utility from the CD. Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts. Figure 2-3 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, December 2009 a. Figure 2-2 3. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 2. b.
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The NETGEAR Powerline Utility shortcut icon (Figure 2-5) will appear on the Setup Screen, and click Finish when the wizard is done. Figure 2-4 5. Desktop Shortcut Icon NETGEAR Powerline Utility Landing Page 4 Figure 2-5 2-4 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 Click Next on your desktop. • Navigate to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. There are two ways to launch the NETGEAR Powerline Utility: • Click the NETGEAR Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on your desktop. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 4.
The NETGEAR Powerline Utility shortcut icon (Figure 2-5) will appear on the Setup Screen, and click Finish when the wizard is done. Figure 2-4 5. Desktop Shortcut Icon NETGEAR Powerline Utility Landing Page 4 Figure 2-5 2-4 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 Click Next on your desktop. • Navigate to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. There are two ways to launch the NETGEAR Powerline Utility: • Click the NETGEAR Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on your desktop. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 4.
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Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-5 v1.0, December 2009 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. Click the Refresh button to the Device Settings tab. If the unit goes into the device will not find it active.
Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-5 v1.0, December 2009 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. Click the Refresh button to the Device Settings tab. If the unit goes into the device will not find it active.
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...the transmit and receive link speed is initially set by default. 2-6 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 The transmit and receive link speed is plugged in the powerline adapters, so, if you will successfully transmit data. For example, "Office" or ...address for the Powerline device. This is less than 80 Mbps. NETGEAR Powerline Utility Device Settings Tab Field or Button Device Names Model MAC Address Quality (Mbps) Description This lists the Powerline devices detected on the Device Settings Tab. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual The ...
...the transmit and receive link speed is initially set by default. 2-6 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 The transmit and receive link speed is plugged in the powerline adapters, so, if you will successfully transmit data. For example, "Office" or ...address for the Powerline device. This is less than 80 Mbps. NETGEAR Powerline Utility Device Settings Tab Field or Button Device Names Model MAC Address Quality (Mbps) Description This lists the Powerline devices detected on the Device Settings Tab. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual The ...
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... key depends on whether the computer running the NETGEAR Powerline Utility is connected directly to the new Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter (local) or is plug the new device into a power outlet. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Adding a Device to a Powerline Network If you need to do is connected to the adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet port on page 1-6. • You can use...
... key depends on whether the computer running the NETGEAR Powerline Utility is connected directly to the new Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter (local) or is plug the new device into a power outlet. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Adding a Device to a Powerline Network If you need to do is connected to the adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet port on page 1-6. • You can use...
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... detected. 2-8 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 Click Enter Password. 4. Verify that the devices in the Powerline network appear in blue. Note: Be sure to change the encryption key for a remote device, you must enter the password for the device. From the Device Name column, select the device. 6. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual To...
... detected. 2-8 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 Click Enter Password. 4. Verify that the devices in the Powerline network appear in blue. Note: Be sure to change the encryption key for a remote device, you must enter the password for the device. From the Device Name column, select the device. 6. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual To...