XAV101v1 Datasheet
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... outlet, no setup required Features • Turns any electrical power outlet into an Ethernet network connection • Delivers fast 200 Mbps speed† • Secure your Powerline AV network by just pushing a button • For use with both wired and wireless routers and gateways • Simply plug one XAV101 into your router1 • Connect a desktop, notebook PC, gaming console, NETGEAR ReadyNAS™, Slingbox™, a DVR or NETGEAR Print Server (PS121) •...
... outlet, no setup required Features • Turns any electrical power outlet into an Ethernet network connection • Delivers fast 200 Mbps speed† • Secure your Powerline AV network by just pushing a button • For use with both wired and wireless routers and gateways • Simply plug one XAV101 into your router1 • Connect a desktop, notebook PC, gaming console, NETGEAR ReadyNAS™, Slingbox™, a DVR or NETGEAR Print Server (PS121) •...
XAV101v1 Datasheet
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... card XAV101 NETGEAR Related Products --Network: - RangeMax™ Wireless Router WPN824) - Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter System Requirements --For device connection: Available RJ-45 Ethernet port --Automatic push button security works with all platforms, does not require CD --To manually modify encryption and settings using CD: Microsoft® Windows® Vista™, 2000 or XP Network Ports --One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port --One 200 Mbps† Powerline AV interface Power Supply --100-240V @ 50-60 Hz LEDs --Power --Status --Ethernet Environmental Specifications --Operating...
... card XAV101 NETGEAR Related Products --Network: - RangeMax™ Wireless Router WPN824) - Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter System Requirements --For device connection: Available RJ-45 Ethernet port --Automatic push button security works with all platforms, does not require CD --To manually modify encryption and settings using CD: Microsoft® Windows® Vista™, 2000 or XP Network Ports --One 10/100 Mbps Ethernet port --One 200 Mbps† Powerline AV interface Power Supply --100-240V @ 50-60 Hz LEDs --Power --Status --Ethernet Environmental Specifications --Operating...
XAV101v1 Installation Guide
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...://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Ethernet LED is no activity. • Blinking. Refer to the User Manual for 2 seconds to return the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to factory default settings. After completing installation, register your router and modem are on the Warranty and Support Information card that the Ethernet cables are working and securely plugged into outlets with each other. The phone numbers for instructions. Go to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support for selecting NETGEAR products. If disposed of resetting or security setup...
...://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Ethernet LED is no activity. • Blinking. Refer to the User Manual for 2 seconds to return the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to factory default settings. After completing installation, register your router and modem are on the Warranty and Support Information card that the Ethernet cables are working and securely plugged into outlets with each other. The phone numbers for instructions. Go to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support for selecting NETGEAR products. If disposed of resetting or security setup...
XAV101v1 User Manual
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... Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 1-4 Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router 1-5 Understanding Powerline Network Security 1-6 Using the Security Button to Change the Default Encryption Key in Your Network .1-7 Chapter 2 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility Installing the XAV101 Configuration Utility (Recommended 2-1 Main Tab ...2-3 Using the Firmware Upgrade Tool 2-4 Resetting to Factory Defaults 2-6 Changing the Network Encryption Key 2-8 Adding a Device to a Powerline Network 2-9 Adding a Device from a Locally Connected Computer 2-10 Adding a Device from a Remotely...
... Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 1-4 Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router 1-5 Understanding Powerline Network Security 1-6 Using the Security Button to Change the Default Encryption Key in Your Network .1-7 Chapter 2 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility Installing the XAV101 Configuration Utility (Recommended 2-1 Main Tab ...2-3 Using the Firmware Upgrade Tool 2-4 Resetting to Factory Defaults 2-6 Changing the Network Encryption Key 2-8 Adding a Device to a Powerline Network 2-9 Adding a Device from a Locally Connected Computer 2-10 Adding a Device from a Remotely...
XAV101v1 User Manual
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...: Italic Bold italic Emphasis, books, CDs User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text URL links • Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to the equipment. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. Warning: Ignoring this type of this manual is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. i v2.0, January 2009 The information...
...: Italic Bold italic Emphasis, books, CDs User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text URL links • Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages: Note: This format is used to the equipment. This manual uses the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions. Warning: Ignoring this type of this manual is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. i v2.0, January 2009 The information...
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ii v2.0, January 2009 website at http://www.netgear.com/support. This manual is written for the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter January 2009 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Scope.
ii v2.0, January 2009 website at http://www.netgear.com/support. This manual is written for the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter January 2009 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Scope.
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... product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter • Installation Guide • An Ethernet cable • Resource CD, including: - For information about using the XAV101 configuration utility to configure Powerline security or to prioritize Powerline network traffic with Quality of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. This manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of Service (QoS) features, see Chapter 2, "Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility. Chapter 1 Installation...
... product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter • Installation Guide • An Ethernet cable • Resource CD, including: - For information about using the XAV101 configuration utility to configure Powerline security or to prioritize Powerline network traffic with Quality of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. This manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of Service (QoS) features, see Chapter 2, "Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility. Chapter 1 Installation...
XAV101v1 User Manual
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...The Powerline network connects to extend your Ethernet network anywhere in Your Network You can use Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to an Ethernet network: Internet XAV101 Powerline network (always encrypted) XAV101 Figure 1-1 Router Ethernet network Notebook PC Ethernet network Desktop PC 1-2 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in your house using your existing electrical power line. The following figure shows an example of a Powerline network with two Powerline devices...
...The Powerline network connects to extend your Ethernet network anywhere in Your Network You can use Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to an Ethernet network: Internet XAV101 Powerline network (always encrypted) XAV101 Figure 1-1 Router Ethernet network Notebook PC Ethernet network Desktop PC 1-2 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in your house using your existing electrical power line. The following figure shows an example of a Powerline network with two Powerline devices...
XAV101v1 User Manual
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... There is traffic between an Ethernet port and the Powerline network. • Off. The link is no activity. • Blinking green. The link is setting itself up after the reset or Security button was pressed. • Off. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description Item Power Light Powerline Light Ethernet Light Description • Solid green. The color indicates the speed of the Powerline link: • Green. The adapter is less than 80 Mbps. • Orange. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter The following...
... There is traffic between an Ethernet port and the Powerline network. • Off. The link is no activity. • Blinking green. The link is setting itself up after the reset or Security button was pressed. • Off. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description Item Power Light Powerline Light Ethernet Light Description • Solid green. The color indicates the speed of the Powerline link: • Green. The adapter is less than 80 Mbps. • Orange. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter The following...
XAV101v1 User Manual
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... panel has three lights: Power, Powerline, and Ethernet. Note: Pressing the reset button longer than recommended might interfere with the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Usually, the default configuration settings (TCP/IP and DHCP) are fine. 2. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description (continued) Item Description (continued) Security button Configure security (see "Using the Security Button to a router, computer, or other peripheral device. The side panel has a Security button, a Reset button, and an Ethernet port. 3. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 1-1.
... panel has three lights: Power, Powerline, and Ethernet. Note: Pressing the reset button longer than recommended might interfere with the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Usually, the default configuration settings (TCP/IP and DHCP) are fine. 2. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description (continued) Item Description (continued) Security button Configure security (see "Using the Security Button to a router, computer, or other peripheral device. The side panel has a Security button, a Reset button, and an Ethernet port. 3. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 1-1.
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... outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch to avoid someone unknowingly turning off the power to the outlet. • Using the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter plugged into an electrical outlet that is not necessary to be included in your router. Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Internet. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Supplied Ethernet cable Figure 1-3 The Power and Ethernet lights on the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter should turn on the router so that the Powerline network can gain access to the Router Follow these steps: 1.
... outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch to avoid someone unknowingly turning off the power to the outlet. • Using the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter plugged into an electrical outlet that is not necessary to be included in your router. Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Internet. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Supplied Ethernet cable Figure 1-3 The Power and Ethernet lights on the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter should turn on the router so that the Powerline network can gain access to the Router Follow these steps: 1.
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... Your Network." 1-6 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009 A Powerline network consists of the information you need software to Change the Default Encryption Key in settings like apartment buildings. If you secure your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 4. The Power, Ethernet, and Powerline lights should turn on the same network must use this to gain access to your network. For details about how the lights work, see "Basic Functioning" on page 3-1. Make sure that you do not need to...
... Your Network." 1-6 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009 A Powerline network consists of the information you need software to Change the Default Encryption Key in settings like apartment buildings. If you secure your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 4. The Power, Ethernet, and Powerline lights should turn on the same network must use this to gain access to your network. For details about how the lights work, see "Basic Functioning" on page 3-1. Make sure that you do not need to...
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... 2, "Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility. Verify that all the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to Change the Default Encryption Key in Your Network Follow these steps: a. At this utility. Note: An adapter can only generate a private key once. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-7 v2.0, January 2009 Using the Security Button to be configured are unplugged. Both buttons must be pushed within 2 minutes. The default encryption key is HomePlugAV. 2. On the first Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter, press its factory defaults by pressing the reset button...
... 2, "Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility. Verify that all the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to Change the Default Encryption Key in Your Network Follow these steps: a. At this utility. Note: An adapter can only generate a private key once. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-7 v2.0, January 2009 Using the Security Button to be configured are unplugged. Both buttons must be pushed within 2 minutes. The default encryption key is HomePlugAV. 2. On the first Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter, press its factory defaults by pressing the reset button...
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... add another Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Powerline network, you can use this procedure assumes that you are working from one computer. Chapter 2 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility This chapter explains how to use any computer to manage the network, but this utility to configure encryption for your own unique encryption Powerline network encryption key, and prioritizing traffic passing through the Powerline network. You can install the Powerline configuration utility on the computer connected locally to the new adapter, or open...
... add another Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Powerline network, you can use this procedure assumes that you are working from one computer. Chapter 2 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility This chapter explains how to use any computer to manage the network, but this utility to configure encryption for your own unique encryption Powerline network encryption key, and prioritizing traffic passing through the Powerline network. You can install the Powerline configuration utility on the computer connected locally to the new adapter, or open...
XAV101v1 User Manual
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... local device is local or remote. Configuration Utility Main Tab Field or Button Powerline Devices Network Type Device Name MAC Address Location Description This shows whether the utility is currently scanning for the local Powerline device. The MAC address for the Powerline device. The following table describes the features in . This is also on your desktop, or from the Windows Program menu. This column shows whether the device is the one connected with an Ethernet cable to...
... local device is local or remote. Configuration Utility Main Tab Field or Button Powerline Devices Network Type Device Name MAC Address Location Description This shows whether the utility is currently scanning for the local Powerline device. The MAC address for the Powerline device. The following table describes the features in . This is also on your desktop, or from the Windows Program menu. This column shows whether the device is the one connected with an Ethernet cable to...
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... shown if the transmit or receive link speed is plugged in to a power source, and connected to its factory defaults. Change a device name. Configuration Utility Main Tab (continued) Field or Button Quality Link Rate (Mbps) LED Status Firmware Version Rename button Factory Reset button LED On/Off button Scan button Description This indicates the type of traffic that can handle high-definition video traffic smoothly. The firmware version for each Powerline device. This status will upgrade is less than 50 Mbps. •...
... shown if the transmit or receive link speed is plugged in to a power source, and connected to its factory defaults. Change a device name. Configuration Utility Main Tab (continued) Field or Button Quality Link Rate (Mbps) LED Status Firmware Version Rename button Factory Reset button LED On/Off button Scan button Description This indicates the type of traffic that can handle high-definition video traffic smoothly. The firmware version for each Powerline device. This status will upgrade is less than 50 Mbps. •...
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... network (see "Using the Security Button to Change the Default Encryption Key in the Powerline network (remote). Adding a Device to a Powerline Network If you are adding a device to a Powerline network, and the network encryption key has been left at its default setting, all devices in the network to the network, as described in the device list. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-9 v2.0, January 2009 Click Enter Password, and the following sections. Select the Main tab, and click Scan. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 3. Check...
... network (see "Using the Security Button to Change the Default Encryption Key in the Powerline network (remote). Adding a Device to a Powerline Network If you are adding a device to a Powerline network, and the network encryption key has been left at its default setting, all devices in the network to the network, as described in the device list. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-9 v2.0, January 2009 Click Enter Password, and the following sections. Select the Main tab, and click Scan. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 3. Check...
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... by General Application Type If your network to be responsive to database applications, give priority to the network. 2-12 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 Select the Main tab, and then click Scan. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 5. The Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter supports the following: • MAC address • IP port • VLAN tags • ToS (Type of Service routing) To set the priority of multimedia and document/database traffic you assign a higher...
... by General Application Type If your network to be responsive to database applications, give priority to the network. 2-12 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 Select the Main tab, and then click Scan. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 5. The Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter supports the following: • MAC address • IP port • VLAN tags • ToS (Type of Service routing) To set the priority of multimedia and document/database traffic you assign a higher...
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... Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Troubleshooting Tips The following table lists problems and recommendations. Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key If your Powerline devices stopped communicating after you used the NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility to the electrical outlet, and the Powerline device is no data traffic. Make sure that came in the box is not blinking. The reset and Security buttons are plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector. Powerline light is off . Ethernet light is connected to the Powerline adapter port...
... Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Troubleshooting Tips The following table lists problems and recommendations. Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key If your Powerline devices stopped communicating after you used the NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility to the electrical outlet, and the Powerline device is no data traffic. Make sure that came in the box is not blinking. The reset and Security buttons are plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector. Powerline light is off . Ethernet light is connected to the Powerline adapter port...
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... click Set Selected Devices. 3. Troubleshooting 3-3 v2.0, January 2009 Click the Use Default (Public Network) button, and then click the Set Selected Devices button. 5. Select the Main tab, and then click Scan. Open the XAV101 Configuration Utility and select the Security tab. If the utility does not detect them all, see the following section, "Changing the Network Encryption Key for 1 Unit at a Time If the utility does not detect all the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters...
... click Set Selected Devices. 3. Troubleshooting 3-3 v2.0, January 2009 Click the Use Default (Public Network) button, and then click the Set Selected Devices button. 5. Select the Main tab, and then click Scan. Open the XAV101 Configuration Utility and select the Security tab. If the utility does not detect them all, see the following section, "Changing the Network Encryption Key for 1 Unit at a Time If the utility does not detect all the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters...