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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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...NETGEAR, Inc. After you pick the electrical outlet with a direct plug-in your new AV adapter, press the Security button for 1 second, then release to return the Powerline adapter to register your product. Technical Support Thank you can remove some electrical noise which the XAV2501... into the filtered AC socket may affect powerline performance. go to ftp://downloads.netgear.com/files/GPLnotice.pdf to be easily accessible. • XAV2501 ratings (maximum load): -- no Ethernet connection. Warning: To reduce the torque on the Ethernet port. • Off. in the ...
...NETGEAR, Inc. After you pick the electrical outlet with a direct plug-in your new AV adapter, press the Security button for 1 second, then release to return the Powerline adapter to register your product. Technical Support Thank you can remove some electrical noise which the XAV2501... into the filtered AC socket may affect powerline performance. go to ftp://downloads.netgear.com/files/GPLnotice.pdf to be easily accessible. • XAV2501 ratings (maximum load): -- no Ethernet connection. Warning: To reduce the torque on the Ethernet port. • Off. in the ...
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..., test transmitters) in accordance with the conditions set by the Voluntary Control Council for correct handling. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to the products described in... has been granted the right to the standards set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual © 2009 by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential...
..., test transmitters) in accordance with the conditions set by the Voluntary Control Council for correct handling. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to the products described in... has been granted the right to the standards set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual © 2009 by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential...
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.... • Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of the FCC Rules. • Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the equipment or devices • Connect the equipment to radio communications. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual FCC Statement • The XAV2501 has been tested...
.... • Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of the FCC Rules. • Operation is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna • Increase the separation between the equipment or devices • Connect the equipment to radio communications. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual FCC Statement • The XAV2501 has been tested...
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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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..., CDs, file and server names, extensions User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text Command prompts, CLI text, code URL links Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV2501 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the...
..., CDs, file and server names, extensions User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text Command prompts, CLI text, code URL links Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV2501 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the...
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... the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network You can use one or more XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapters to customize the encryption key for added security. 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...
... the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network You can use one or more XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapters to customize the encryption key for added security. 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...
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... 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...
... 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...
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... XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter into this port and the other end either into the computer or other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key, or has been turned off through the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual LED and Feature Descriptions The following table describes the buttons, status lights, and Ethernet port on both of the AV adapters...
... XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter into this port and the other end either into the computer or other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key, or has been turned off through the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual LED and Feature Descriptions The following table describes the buttons, status lights, and Ethernet port on both of the AV adapters...
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... has three lights: Power, Powerline, and Ethernet. The Ethernet port is configured to work on your Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter. See Figure 1-2 on the top for United Kingdom and France versions. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Prepare for North America version and on page 1-2. 3. Before you begin, verify the following: • Your Ethernet network is set up...
... has three lights: Power, Powerline, and Ethernet. The Ethernet port is configured to work on your Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter. See Figure 1-2 on the top for United Kingdom and France versions. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Prepare for North America version and on page 1-2. 3. Before you begin, verify the following: • Your Ethernet network is set up...
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... and Basic Configuration 1-5 v1.0, December 2009 The Powerline LED is lit if there is an existing Powerline AV adapter with the same encryption key in and power is on . Plug a Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter into a power outlet near your router. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Router 2. XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Router Supplied Ethernet cable Laptop PC Desktop PC Figure 1-3 Connecting the...
... and Basic Configuration 1-5 v1.0, December 2009 The Powerline LED is lit if there is an existing Powerline AV adapter with the same encryption key in and power is on . Plug a Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter into a power outlet near your router. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Router 2. XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Router Supplied Ethernet cable Laptop PC Desktop PC Figure 1-3 Connecting the...
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... devices to be recognized by the Powerline AV Ethernet adapter. Use the gray Ethernet cable from unauthorized access. To check that you secure your Powerline network from the XAV2501 package to connect the Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter to an Ethernet port located on . If there is a problem, see Table 1-1 on page 1-5. 2. 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. Use the gray Ethernet cable from unauthorized access. To check that you secure your Powerline network from the XAV2501 package to connect the Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter to an Ethernet port located on . If there is a problem, see Table 1-1 on page 1-5. 2. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Adding Adapters to Your Network Once the first...
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... that you will need software to configure Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters. By encrypting the information you send over the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter, you do not need to use an identical encryption key. See "Security" on page 2-16. Note: To return the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter to its factory default settings, see Chapter 2, "Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. If you help to configure...
... that you will need software to configure Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters. By encrypting the information you send over the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter, you do not need to use an identical encryption key. See "Security" on page 2-16. Note: To return the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter to its factory default settings, see Chapter 2, "Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. If you help to configure...
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... the Powerline adapter until installation is HomePlugAV. Note: An adapter can temporarily disable Powerline communication. On the first Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter, press its factory default settings. The default encryption key is complete and all the Powerline AV+ 200 Adapters to Factory Defaults" on your network cannot communicate with each other . See "Resetting to be configured are plugged in. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter...
... the Powerline adapter until installation is HomePlugAV. Note: An adapter can temporarily disable Powerline communication. On the first Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter, press its factory default settings. The default encryption key is complete and all the Powerline AV+ 200 Adapters to Factory Defaults" on your network cannot communicate with each other . See "Resetting to be configured are plugged in. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter...
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... service (QoS) features to prioritize Powerline network traffic • reset adapters to install and use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. The NETGEAR Powerline Utility is used to: • configure encryption for all Powerline AV products. Chapter 2 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility This chapter explains how to factory default settings 2-1 v1.0, December 2009 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. The NETGEAR Powerline Utility is used to: • configure encryption for all Powerline AV products. Chapter 2 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility This chapter explains how to factory default settings 2-1 v1.0, December 2009 All Powerline AV products (XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible...
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To install the NETGEAR Powerline Utility: 1. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility This utility allows you are working from one computer. If you add another Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter to a Powerline network, you can use any computer to manage the network, but this procedure assumes that you to set up the Powerline network encryption key. Insert the Resource...
To install the NETGEAR Powerline Utility: 1. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility This utility allows you are working from one computer. If you add another Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter to a Powerline network, you can use any computer to manage the network, but this procedure assumes that you to set up the Powerline network encryption key. Insert the Resource...
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Figure 2-3 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, December 2009 b. a. Click Install Software. Figure 2-2 3. 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. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 2.
Figure 2-3 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, December 2009 b. a. Click Install Software. Figure 2-2 3. 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. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 2.
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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. The NETGEAR Powerline Utility shortcut icon (Figure 2-5) will appear on the Setup Screen, and click Finish when the wizard is done. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 4. There are two ways to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. 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. The NETGEAR Powerline Utility shortcut icon (Figure 2-5) will appear on the Setup Screen, and click Finish when the wizard is done. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 4. There are two ways to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Figure 2-4 5.
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If the unit goes into the device will not find it active. 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 Keeping an Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the NETGEAR Powerline Utility will keep it .
If the unit goes into the device will not find it active. 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 Keeping an Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the NETGEAR Powerline Utility will keep it .