XAV2501 Install Guide
Page 2
... be a maximum of 1m long and a minimum of 0.75mm square of cross-sectional area. • Do not plug devices into the XAV2501 filtered AC outlet that exceed the product ratings.The output voltage of the filtered AC outlet is less than 10 minutes. • Off. Power...The Ethernet port is linked, but there is no activity. • Blinking. Filtered AC Socket The filtered AC socket can temporarily disable Powerline communication. Pressing this should occur, use it to the User Manual is in the process of the other AV adapters in the United States and other (indicated by NETGEAR, ...
... be a maximum of 1m long and a minimum of 0.75mm square of cross-sectional area. • Do not plug devices into the XAV2501 filtered AC outlet that exceed the product ratings.The output voltage of the filtered AC outlet is less than 10 minutes. • Off. Power...The Ethernet port is linked, but there is no activity. • Blinking. Filtered AC Socket The filtered AC socket can temporarily disable Powerline communication. Pressing this should occur, use it to the User Manual is in the process of the other AV adapters in the United States and other (indicated by NETGEAR, ...
XAV2501 User Manual
Page 2
...make changes to the notes in the operating instructions. Statement of Conditions In the interest of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set by the Voluntary Control Council for example,... die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen. ii v1.0, December 2009 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. Please...
...make changes to the notes in the operating instructions. Statement of Conditions In the interest of NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set by the Voluntary Control Council for example,... die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen. ii v1.0, December 2009 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. Please...
XAV2501 User Manual
Page 3
...à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual FCC Statement • The XAV2501 has been tested and complies with the specifications for assistance Canadian Department of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear.com/ app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/sno/0 iii..., and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the XAV2501 product package. • Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice • This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ...
...à la norme NMB-003 du Canada. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual FCC Statement • The XAV2501 has been tested and complies with the specifications for assistance Canadian Department of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear.com/ app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/sno/0 iii..., and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in the XAV2501 product package. • Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Communications Industry Canada (IC) Notice • This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ...
XAV2501 User Manual
Page 4
... About This Manual Conventions and 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...
... About This Manual Conventions and 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...
XAV2501 User Manual
Page 5
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
XAV2501 User Manual
Page 6
... special messages: Note: This note highlights information of this manual are described in the following typographical conventions: Italic Bold Fixed...manual uses the following paragraphs: Typographical Conventions. Warning: This note warns against personal injury or death. This manual uses the following formats to the equipment. 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 install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV2501 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter...
... special messages: Note: This note highlights information of this manual are described in the following typographical conventions: Italic Bold Fixed...manual uses the following paragraphs: Typographical Conventions. Warning: This note warns against personal injury or death. This manual uses the following formats to the equipment. 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 install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV2501 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter...
XAV2501 User Manual
Page 9
... 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 - XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Features The illustration below (Figure 1-2) shows the front and side panels of these...
... 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 - XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Features The illustration below (Figure 1-2) shows the front and side panels of these...
XAV2501 User Manual
Page 10
...off through the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. The adapter has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key, or has been turned off through the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. There is traffic on the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter. Ethernet Port Plug one ...may improve performance. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual LED and Feature Descriptions The following table describes the buttons, status lights, and Ethernet port on the Ethernet port. • Off. Plugging the power plugs of the AV adapters. Powerline LED • Solid...
...off through the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. The adapter has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key, or has been turned off through the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. There is traffic on the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter. Ethernet Port Plug one ...may improve performance. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual LED and Feature Descriptions The following table describes the buttons, status lights, and Ethernet port on the Ethernet port. • Off. Plugging the power plugs of the AV adapters. Powerline LED • Solid...
XAV2501 User Manual
Page 11
... installation: 1. The side panel has a Security button, and a Reset button. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Prepare for United Kingdom and France versions. This could potentially prevent the adapter from working correctly, or reduce the network performance. • Avoid using the Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter in an electrical outlet that uses a lot of your network. 2. Before...
... installation: 1. The side panel has a Security button, and a Reset button. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Prepare for United Kingdom and France versions. This could potentially prevent the adapter from working correctly, or reduce the network performance. • Avoid using the Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter in an electrical outlet that uses a lot of your network. 2. Before...
XAV2501 User Manual
Page 12
... turn on your router so that : a. 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. Plug a Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter into a power outlet near your computer. XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Router Supplied Ethernet cable Laptop PC Desktop PC Figure 1-3 Connecting the XAV2501 to the Router 1. After approximately 10 seconds, check to see that the Power...
... turn on your router so that : a. 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. Plug a Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter into a power outlet near your computer. XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Router Supplied Ethernet cable Laptop PC Desktop PC Figure 1-3 Connecting the XAV2501 to the Router 1. After approximately 10 seconds, check to see that the Power...
XAV2501 User Manual
Page 13
... connect the Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter to a Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter can also check by the Powerline AV Ethernet adapter. This could take as little as apartment buildings. See "Understanding Powerline Network Security" on . XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Adding Adapters to Your Network Once the first adapter is installed and connected to your router, you secure your Powerline network from unauthorized access. See "Installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility...
... connect the Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter to a Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter can also check by the Powerline AV Ethernet adapter. This could take as little as apartment buildings. See "Understanding Powerline Network Security" on . XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Adding Adapters to Your Network Once the first adapter is installed and connected to your router, you secure your Powerline network from unauthorized access. See "Installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility...
XAV2501 User Manual
Page 14
... 2, "Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. If not already installed, the NETGEAR Powerline Utility is crucial. For information about using the XAV2501 NETGEAR Powerline Utility to configure Powerline security or to prioritize Powerline network traffic using the Quality of two or more Powerline adapters using Powerline or HomePlug devices then you do not set up security, the XAV2501 adapter encrypts the Powerline packets by Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters is especially...
... 2, "Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. If not already installed, the NETGEAR Powerline Utility is crucial. For information about using the XAV2501 NETGEAR Powerline Utility to configure Powerline security or to prioritize Powerline network traffic using the Quality of two or more Powerline adapters using Powerline or HomePlug devices then you do not set up security, the XAV2501 adapter encrypts the Powerline packets by Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters is especially...
XAV2501 User Manual
Page 15
XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You can only generate a private key once. Verify that each Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter will use the security button to its factory default settings. Within 2 minutes of pushing the security button on the first adapter, push the security button on your Powerline network with each other . This securely configures your...
XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You can only generate a private key once. Verify that each Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter will use the security button to its factory default settings. Within 2 minutes of pushing the security button on the first adapter, push the security button on your Powerline network with each other . This securely configures your...
XAV2501 User Manual
Page 17
... your router1. If you add another 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 the computer that is connected to a powerline adapter. 2-2 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility This utility allows you to set...
... your router1. If you add another 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 the computer that is connected to a powerline adapter. 2-2 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility This utility allows you to set...
XAV2501 User Manual
Page 18
b. Install from the CD. a. Figure 2-2 3. Figure 2-3 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, December 2009 Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts. Click Install Software. Check for Updates: Click this option to install the NETGEAR Powerline Utility from CD: Click this option to be sure you have the most current software. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 2.
b. Install from the CD. a. Figure 2-2 3. Figure 2-3 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, December 2009 Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts. Click Install Software. Check for Updates: Click this option to install the NETGEAR Powerline Utility from CD: Click this option to be sure you have the most current software. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 2.
XAV2501 User Manual
Page 19
There are two ways to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. 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 launch the NETGEAR Powerline Utility: • Click the NETGEAR Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on your desktop. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 4.
There are two ways to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. 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 launch the NETGEAR Powerline Utility: • Click the NETGEAR Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on your desktop. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 4.
XAV2501 User Manual
Page 20
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. Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-5 v1.0, December 2009 If the unit goes into the device will not find it active. 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. Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-5 v1.0, December 2009 If the unit goes into the device will not find it active. Keeping an Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the NETGEAR Powerline Utility will keep it .
XAV2501 User Manual
Page 21
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 product label, which might not be red. The MAC address for each Powerline device: HD Video, SD/DVD Video, or Data. ...computer. LED will be able to reflect your computer, not in . The device name is less than 80 Mbps. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on that can handle high-definition video traffic smoothly. The transmit or receive link speed...
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 product label, which might not be red. The MAC address for each Powerline device: HD Video, SD/DVD Video, or Data. ...computer. LED will be able to reflect your computer, not in . The device name is less than 80 Mbps. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on that can handle high-definition video traffic smoothly. The transmit or receive link speed...
XAV2501 User Manual
Page 22
...key into an available AC power outlet. 2. Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-7 v1.0, December 2009 XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Adding a Device to a Powerline Network If you need to do is connected to a different device in the Powerline network (remote). The procedure for setting the network encryption... You can use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility to add the new device to the network, as described in the device list. To Add a Device from a Locally Connected Computer 1. Connect the Ethernet cable that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the ...
...key into an available AC power outlet. 2. Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-7 v1.0, December 2009 XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Adding a Device to a Powerline Network If you need to do is connected to a different device in the Powerline network (remote). The procedure for setting the network encryption... You can use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility to add the new device to the network, as described in the device list. To Add a Device from a Locally Connected Computer 1. Connect the Ethernet cable that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the ...
XAV2501 User Manual
Page 23
... remote device, you must enter the password for a remote Powerline device to highlight it on the local device so that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the network to be detected. 2-8 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 The device password is printed on...devices in the device list. Enter the device password, and then click OK. Click the Apply Security to Selected Devices button. 8. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 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...
... remote device, you must enter the password for a remote Powerline device to highlight it on the local device so that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the network to be detected. 2-8 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 The device password is printed on...devices in the device list. Enter the device password, and then click OK. Click the Apply Security to Selected Devices button. 8. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 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...