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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. 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.
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...XAV2501 may affect powerline performance. Go to register your product and use it to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support for 2 seconds, then press the Security button on the Resource CD. For Warranty and Regional Customer Support information, see the Resource CD that came with your existing network for any other AV adapters...requirements. © 2010 by the blinking Powerline LED). Technical Support Thank you can be pressed within 2 minutes. Warning: To reduce the torque on the Powerline adapter until installation is no Ethernet connection. Registration via our website is plugged...
...XAV2501 may affect powerline performance. Go to register your product and use it to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support for 2 seconds, then press the Security button on the Resource CD. For Warranty and Regional Customer Support information, see the Resource CD that came with your existing network for any other AV adapters...requirements. © 2010 by the blinking Powerline LED). Technical Support Thank you can be pressed within 2 minutes. Warning: To reduce the torque on the Powerline adapter until installation is no Ethernet connection. Registration via our website is plugged...
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...; la norme NMB-003 du Canada. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual FCC Statement • The XAV2501 has been tested and complies with Canadian ICES-003. Europe - This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may...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 However, there is provided in the XAV2501 product package. • Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of the FCC Rules. • Operation is subject ...
...; la norme NMB-003 du Canada. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual FCC Statement • The XAV2501 has been tested and complies with Canadian ICES-003. Europe - This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions, may...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 However, there is provided in the XAV2501 product package. • Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of the FCC Rules. • Operation is subject ...
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... 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 Settings Tab ...2-5 Adding...
... 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 Settings Tab ...2-5 Adding...
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... formats, and scope of importance or special interest. Warning: This note warns against personal injury or death. About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV2501 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual describes how to highlight special messages: Note: This note highlights information of this manual are described in the following typographical conventions... links Formats. This manual uses the following paragraphs: Typographical Conventions. i v1.0, December 2009 This manual uses the following formats to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV2501 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter.
... formats, and scope of importance or special interest. Warning: This note warns against personal injury or death. About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV2501 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual describes how to highlight special messages: Note: This note highlights information of this manual are described in the following typographical conventions... links Formats. This manual uses the following paragraphs: Typographical Conventions. i v1.0, December 2009 This manual uses the following formats to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV2501 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter.
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... how to install and configure the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter. 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 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...
... how to install and configure the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter. 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 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...
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... E) 1-2 Installation and Basic Configuration v1.0, December 2009 European (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...
... E) 1-2 Installation and Basic Configuration v1.0, December 2009 European (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...
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... for more than 10 minutes. There is no Ethernet connection, or it has been turned off through the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-3 v1.0, December 2009 The adapter has not found any other peripheral devices. Factory ...XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter. There is no activity. • Blinking. Both buttons must be pressed within 2 minutes. 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. The Ethernet...
... for more than 10 minutes. There is no Ethernet connection, or it has been turned off through the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-3 v1.0, December 2009 The adapter has not found any other peripheral devices. Factory ...XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter. There is no activity. • Blinking. Both buttons must be pressed within 2 minutes. 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. The Ethernet...
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... Basic Configuration v1.0, December 2009 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. The front panel has three lights: Power, Powerline, and Ethernet. The Ethernet port is configured to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as a washer or dryer, or...
... Basic Configuration v1.0, December 2009 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. The front panel has three lights: Power, Powerline, and Ethernet. The Ethernet port is configured to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as a washer or dryer, or...
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... first applied, check to disconnect your router from your router. c. XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Router Supplied Ethernet cable Laptop PC Desktop PC Figure 1-3 Connecting the XAV2501 to the Router 1. Use the supplied gray Ethernet cable to connect the Powerline Adapter to see that : a. After approximately 10 seconds, check to a LAN port on . 3. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-5 v1.0, December 2009
... first applied, check to disconnect your router from your router. c. XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Router Supplied Ethernet cable Laptop PC Desktop PC Figure 1-3 Connecting the XAV2501 to the Router 1. Use the supplied gray Ethernet cable to connect the Powerline Adapter to see that : a. After approximately 10 seconds, check to a LAN port on . 3. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-5 v1.0, December 2009
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... to be recognized by the Powerline AV Ethernet adapter. See "Understanding Powerline Network Security" on page 2-2. Plug additional Powerline AV+ 200 Adapters into your network. This is especially relevant in your Powerline network. 3. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Adding Adapters to Your Network Once the first adapter is installed and connected to your router, you can access the Internet. Warning: NETGEAR recommends that you secure...
... to be recognized by the Powerline AV Ethernet adapter. See "Understanding Powerline Network Security" on page 2-2. Plug additional Powerline AV+ 200 Adapters into your network. This is especially relevant in your Powerline network. 3. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Adding Adapters to Your Network Once the first adapter is installed and connected to your router, you can access the Internet. Warning: NETGEAR recommends that you secure...
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... NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-7 v1.0, December 2009 If you are two ways to keep it secure from hackers. 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 will need software to configure Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters. XAV2501 Powerline AV...
... NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-7 v1.0, December 2009 If you are two ways to keep it secure from hackers. 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 will need software to configure Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters. XAV2501 Powerline AV...
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... cannot communicate with the same network encryption key. 4. Within 2 minutes of pushing the security button on the first adapter, push the security button on page 2-16. 1-8 Installation and Basic Configuration v1.0, December 2009 If this point, the other . 3. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You can use . Verify that each other...
... cannot communicate with the same network encryption key. 4. Within 2 minutes of pushing the security button on the first adapter, push the security button on page 2-16. 1-8 Installation and Basic Configuration v1.0, December 2009 If this point, the other . 3. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You can use . Verify that each other...
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... service (QoS) features to prioritize Powerline network traffic • reset adapters to install and use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. All Powerline AV products (XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible and can be installed on the same powerline network. 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...
... service (QoS) features to prioritize Powerline network traffic • reset adapters to install and use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. All Powerline AV products (XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible and can be installed on the same powerline network. 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...
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... network, but this procedure assumes that you to set up the Powerline network encryption key. All devices 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 are working from one computer.
... network, but this procedure assumes that you to set up the Powerline network encryption key. All devices 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 are working from one computer.
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a. Figure 2-2 3. Check for Updates: Click this option to be sure you have the most current software. b. Figure 2-3 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, December 2009 XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 2. Install from CD: Click this option to install the NETGEAR Powerline Utility from the CD. Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts. Click Install Software.
a. Figure 2-2 3. Check for Updates: Click this option to be sure you have the most current software. b. Figure 2-3 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, December 2009 XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 2. Install from CD: Click this option to install the NETGEAR Powerline Utility from the CD. Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts. Click Install Software.
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...8226; AC input: 100-240V~, 0.2A (Max) • Operating temperature: 0C~40C The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. • XAV2501 product ratings (maximum load): • EU: 15A 250V~ • NA: 14A 125V~ • UK: 12A...be sure that the attached devices are electrically rated to electrical shock. A-2 Technical Specifications v1.0, December 2009 XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Safety Information: XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Follow these compartments. Power cord needs to be a maximum of 1m long and a minimum of 0.75mm ...
...8226; AC input: 100-240V~, 0.2A (Max) • Operating temperature: 0C~40C The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible. • XAV2501 product ratings (maximum load): • EU: 15A 250V~ • NA: 14A 125V~ • UK: 12A...be sure that the attached devices are electrically rated to electrical shock. A-2 Technical Specifications v1.0, December 2009 XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Safety Information: XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Follow these compartments. Power cord needs to be a maximum of 1m long and a minimum of 0.75mm ...
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...verify that the Power light is required before you can use it to the XAV2501 devices, the following sequence of events should occur: 1. The Powerline LED is solid green. After installing your product and use our telephone support service. The Resource CD provides a ... at : http://www.netgear.com/support. Basic Functioning After you for selecting NETGEAR products. When power is strongly recommended. The Ethernet light on power to register your XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter. Product Registration and Support Thank you turn on the Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter lights or blinks B-1 ...
...verify that the Power light is required before you can use it to the XAV2501 devices, the following sequence of events should occur: 1. The Powerline LED is solid green. After installing your product and use our telephone support service. The Resource CD provides a ... at : http://www.netgear.com/support. Basic Functioning After you for selecting NETGEAR products. When power is strongly recommended. The Ethernet light on power to register your XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter. Product Registration and Support Thank you turn on the Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter lights or blinks B-1 ...
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...adapters 6 advanced settings 9 B bandwidth 1 basic configuration 1 C compatibility 1 D data transfer rate 1 default encryption key 12 device names 6 device settings 5 diagnostics 15 dimensions 1 E encryption change default 8 encryption key change one at a time 4 changing 10 custom 11 default 12 ethernet network extension 1 example, Powerline... network 1 F factory reset 16 FCC statement iii features 2 frequency band 1 front panel 2 H humidity operating, storage 1 I install configuration utility 2 installation 1 L launch the ...
...adapters 6 advanced settings 9 B bandwidth 1 basic configuration 1 C compatibility 1 D data transfer rate 1 default encryption key 12 device names 6 device settings 5 diagnostics 15 dimensions 1 E encryption change default 8 encryption key change one at a time 4 changing 10 custom 11 default 12 ethernet network extension 1 example, Powerline... network 1 F factory reset 16 FCC statement iii features 2 frequency band 1 front panel 2 H humidity operating, storage 1 I install configuration utility 2 installation 1 L launch the ...