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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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... encryption key, or has been turned off through the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Security Button After you pick the electrical outlet with the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter into this port and the other end either into your new AV adapters, press the Security button for 2 seconds on the Ethernet port. • Off. The adapter has not found any other peripheral devices...
... encryption key, or has been turned off through the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Security Button After you pick the electrical outlet with the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter into this port and the other end either into your new AV adapters, press the Security button for 2 seconds on the Ethernet port. • Off. The adapter has not found any other peripheral devices...
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... other computers and additional peripheral devices to be sure you can also check by installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility and use it to the Router" on page 1-5. Use the gray Ethernet cable from the XAV2501 package to connect the Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter to 80 seconds. This is especially relevant in your router. Check to make sure that...
... other computers and additional peripheral devices to be sure you can also check by installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility and use it to the Router" on page 1-5. Use the gray Ethernet cable from the XAV2501 package to connect the Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter to 80 seconds. This is especially relevant in your router. Check to make sure that...
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.... For information about using the XAV2501 NETGEAR Powerline Utility to configure Powerline security or to configure Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters. There are already using Powerline or HomePlug devices then you will need software to prioritize Powerline network traffic using the same encryption key. If you do not set up security, the XAV2501 adapter encrypts the Powerline packets by Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters is located on your Resource CD...
.... For information about using the XAV2501 NETGEAR Powerline Utility to configure Powerline security or to configure Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters. There are already using Powerline or HomePlug devices then you will need software to prioritize Powerline network traffic using the same encryption key. If you do not set up security, the XAV2501 adapter encrypts the Powerline packets by Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters is located on your Resource CD...
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... Powerline AV products (XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible and can be installed on the same powerline network. The NETGEAR Powerline Utility can be used for your Powerline network • perform diagnostics and monitor performance • set quality of service (QoS) features to prioritize Powerline network traffic • reset adapters to factory default settings 2-1 v1.0, December 2009 The NETGEAR Powerline Utility...
... Powerline AV products (XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible and can be installed on the same powerline network. The NETGEAR Powerline Utility can be used for your Powerline network • perform diagnostics and monitor performance • set quality of service (QoS) features to prioritize Powerline network traffic • reset adapters to factory default settings 2-1 v1.0, December 2009 The NETGEAR Powerline Utility...
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... to set up the Powerline network encryption key. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility This utility allows you are working from one computer. To install the NETGEAR Powerline Utility: 1. 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 a Powerline network can use any...
... to set up the Powerline network encryption key. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility This utility allows you are working from one computer. To install the NETGEAR Powerline Utility: 1. 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 a Powerline network can use any...
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a. Install from CD: Click this option to install the NETGEAR Powerline Utility from the CD. Check for Updates: Click this option to be sure you have the most current software. Click Install Software. Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts. Figure 2-3 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, December 2009 b. Figure 2-2 3. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 2.
a. Install from CD: Click this option to install the NETGEAR Powerline Utility from the CD. Check for Updates: Click this option to be sure you have the most current software. Click Install Software. Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts. Figure 2-3 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, December 2009 b. Figure 2-2 3. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 2.
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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. Desktop Shortcut Icon NETGEAR Powerline Utility Landing Page 4 Figure 2-5 2-4 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 Figure 2-4 5. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 4. Click Next on your desktop. • Navigate to launch the NETGEAR Powerline Utility: • Click the NETGEAR Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on your desktop. 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. Desktop Shortcut Icon NETGEAR Powerline Utility Landing Page 4 Figure 2-5 2-4 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 Figure 2-4 5. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 4. Click Next on your desktop. • Navigate to launch the NETGEAR Powerline Utility: • Click the NETGEAR Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on your desktop. There are two ways to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility.
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Click the Refresh button to the Device Settings tab. 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. 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 .
Click the Refresh button to the Device Settings tab. 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. 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 .
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...not be visible when the device is also on another computer, you use the Powerline Utility on the product label, which might not be able to reflect your computer, not in . XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on the network after the...LED On/Off button •Data. Enable or disable the LEDs for each Powerline device: HD Video, SD/DVD Video, or Data. •HD Video. This indicates the type of the Powerline Adapter. NETGEAR Powerline Utility Device Settings Tab Field or Button Device Names Model MAC Address Quality (Mbps)...
...not be visible when the device is also on another computer, you use the Powerline Utility on the product label, which might not be able to reflect your computer, not in . XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on the network after the...LED On/Off button •Data. Enable or disable the LEDs for each Powerline device: HD Video, SD/DVD Video, or Data. •HD Video. This indicates the type of the Powerline Adapter. NETGEAR Powerline Utility Device Settings Tab Field or Button Device Names Model MAC Address Quality (Mbps)...
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...Select the Device Settings tab to the adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet port on the computer. 3. This displays the Device Settings tab. Wait for setting the network encryption key depends on page 1-6. • You can use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility to add the new device to ...use the Security button to add the new device to your network. Start the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. From the Device Name column select the device. 6. 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 ...
...Select the Device Settings tab to the adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet port on the computer. 3. This displays the Device Settings tab. Wait for setting the network encryption key depends on page 1-6. • You can use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility to add the new device to ...use the Security button to add the new device to your network. Start the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. From the Device Name column select the device. 6. 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 ...
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...device. Enter the device password, and then click OK. To change the password of HomePlugAV so that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the device list. The password is located on the product label. 2. Click the Apply Security to the ... for a remote device, you want to be detected. 2-8 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 Click Enter Password. 4. The device password is printed on the product label. 5. Select the Device Settings tab. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual To Add a Device from a Remotely Connected Computer If you...
...device. Enter the device password, and then click OK. To change the password of HomePlugAV so that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the device list. The password is located on the product label. 2. Click the Apply Security to the ... for a remote device, you want to be detected. 2-8 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 Click Enter Password. 4. The device password is printed on the product label. 5. Select the Device Settings tab. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual To Add a Device from a Remotely Connected Computer If you...
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Security XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual From the Advanced Settings tab on the NETGEAR Powerline Utility you can perform a number of security functions, such as: • Changing the network encryption key • Setting up a custom network encryption key • Returning to the Factory Default Network Encryption Key • Changing the Network Encryption Key for One Unit at a Time Figure 2-7 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-9 v1.0, December 2009
Security XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual From the Advanced Settings tab on the NETGEAR Powerline Utility you can perform a number of security functions, such as: • Changing the network encryption key • Setting up a custom network encryption key • Returning to the Factory Default Network Encryption Key • Changing the Network Encryption Key for One Unit at a Time Figure 2-7 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-9 v1.0, December 2009
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XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Network Encryption Key You can specify the network encryption key from the Security tab. 1. Check each box next to the default ... Advanced Settings tab, click the Security arrow. Click OK. Here you set to the Device Names that the operation was successful. Figure 2-8 2-10 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 Create your network encryption key in , they are listed on the Device Settings tab. 2. Type your own Encryption Key This option lets...
XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Network Encryption Key You can specify the network encryption key from the Security tab. 1. Check each box next to the default ... Advanced Settings tab, click the Security arrow. Click OK. Here you set to the Device Names that the operation was successful. Figure 2-8 2-10 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 Create your network encryption key in , they are listed on the Device Settings tab. 2. Type your own Encryption Key This option lets...
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XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Setting Up a Custom Network Encryption Key When all the devices are set up a custom network encryption key for the new device to be identified by its MAC address. 2. For troubleshooting information, see "Quality of your Powerline devices are detected with your network encryption key in the Device Name column... page 2-13. Type your network encryption key. Follow these steps to set to the default network encryption key and are plugged in Appendix B Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 2-11
XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Setting Up a Custom Network Encryption Key When all the devices are set up a custom network encryption key for the new device to be identified by its MAC address. 2. For troubleshooting information, see "Quality of your Powerline devices are detected with your network encryption key in the Device Name column... page 2-13. Type your network encryption key. Follow these steps to set to the default network encryption key and are plugged in Appendix B Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 2-11
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... network are displayed on the back of the powerline adapter. 3. Click Apply Security to change the configuration of the adapter. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Returning to detect the devices in your Powerline network. • Check that all the devices in the encryption field. 5. Figure 2-9 2-12 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 Plug the new device into...
... network are displayed on the back of the powerline adapter. 3. Click Apply Security to change the configuration of the adapter. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Returning to detect the devices in your Powerline network. • Check that all the devices in the encryption field. 5. Figure 2-9 2-12 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 Plug the new device into...
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... priority to a particular traffic type. The Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter supports the following: • MAC address • IP port • VLAN tags • ToS bits (Type of Service routing) Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 2-13 By default, all types of traffic on the NETGEAR Powerline Utility, you can use the QoS tab to ... of multimedia and document/database traffic you assign a higher priority to certain types of traffic, such as multimedia files. Quality of Service (QoS) XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual From the Advanced Settings tab on the...
... priority to a particular traffic type. The Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter supports the following: • MAC address • IP port • VLAN tags • ToS bits (Type of Service routing) Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 2-13 By default, all types of traffic on the NETGEAR Powerline Utility, you can use the QoS tab to ... of multimedia and document/database traffic you assign a higher priority to certain types of traffic, such as multimedia files. Quality of Service (QoS) XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual From the Advanced Settings tab on the...
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... from 0 to QoS-configured business networks. Start the NETGEAR Powerline Utility and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline AV+ 200 Adapters connected to the device that is selected on the QoS tab. Figure 2-11 4. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual To set the traffic prioritization rule into the selected Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter device, specify the priority in the QoS Setup...
... from 0 to QoS-configured business networks. Start the NETGEAR Powerline Utility and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline AV+ 200 Adapters connected to the device that is selected on the QoS tab. Figure 2-11 4. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual To set the traffic prioritization rule into the selected Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter device, specify the priority in the QoS Setup...
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Using this feature you diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues. Figure 2-12 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 2-15 Diagnostics XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual From the Advanced Settings tab on the NETGEAR Powerline Utility, the Diagnostics tab helps you can delete a device from the device history, save a report, or print a report.
Using this feature you diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues. Figure 2-12 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 2-15 Diagnostics XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual From the Advanced Settings tab on the NETGEAR Powerline Utility, the Diagnostics tab helps you can delete a device from the device history, save a report, or print a report.
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... network. From the Advanced Settings tab, click the Factory Reset option and select the Powerline device(s) to be reset. Resetting to reset the device. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Factory Reset From the Advanced Settings tab on the NETGEAR Powerline Utility, the Factory Reset option returns the network encryption key back to its factory default value...
... network. From the Advanced Settings tab, click the Factory Reset option and select the Powerline device(s) to be reset. Resetting to reset the device. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Factory Reset From the Advanced Settings tab on the NETGEAR Powerline Utility, the Factory Reset option returns the network encryption key back to its factory default value...