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Installation Guide 1 2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter Kit XAVB101v2 Package Contents 3 Powerline AV 200 Adapters Ethernet Cables 4 5 6 Compatible Powerline and HomePlug AV certified devices include the NETGEAR XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001. For a complete list of AV certified devices, go to http://www.homeplug.org/kshowcase/view.
Installation Guide 1 2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter Kit XAVB101v2 Package Contents 3 Powerline AV 200 Adapters Ethernet Cables 4 5 6 Compatible Powerline and HomePlug AV certified devices include the NETGEAR XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001. For a complete list of AV certified devices, go to http://www.homeplug.org/kshowcase/view.
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... the devices. • Press the Reset button on each device for 2 - 4 seconds within 2 minutes. see the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter Kit User Manual, available at : http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621 © 2010 by NETGEAR, Inc. Ethernet LED is required before you first plug it into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector...
... the devices. • Press the Reset button on each device for 2 - 4 seconds within 2 minutes. see the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter Kit User Manual, available at : http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621 © 2010 by NETGEAR, Inc. Ethernet LED is required before you first plug it into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector...
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... to make changes to the use, or application of Microsoft Corporation. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. No part of this document without the written permission of their respective holders. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
... to make changes to the use, or application of Microsoft Corporation. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. No part of this document without the written permission of their respective holders. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
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... 1 Installation and Basic Configuration How the Powerline Adapter Fits in Your Network 5 Powerline AV 200 Adapter Features 6 XAV101v2 Label 6 LED and Feature Descriptions 7 Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 8 Prepare for installation 8 Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router 9 Connect other Ethernet Powerline Adapters 10 Understanding Powerline Network Security 11 Changing the Default Encryption 12 Chapter 2 Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility Installing the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility 13 Device Settings Tab 15 Adding...
... 1 Installation and Basic Configuration How the Powerline Adapter Fits in Your Network 5 Powerline AV 200 Adapter Features 6 XAV101v2 Label 6 LED and Feature Descriptions 7 Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 8 Prepare for installation 8 Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router 9 Connect other Ethernet Powerline Adapters 10 Understanding Powerline Network Security 11 Changing the Default Encryption 12 Chapter 2 Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility Installing the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility 13 Device Settings Tab 15 Adding...
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... 1. Follow the instructions in the following diagram for added security How the Powerline Adapter Fits in Your Network You can use the Powerline AV 200 Adapter to implement or extend an Ethernet local area network (LAN) anywhere in the following sections to install and configure the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter. Installation and Basic Configuration | 5 It also explains the security features and...
... 1. Follow the instructions in the following diagram for added security How the Powerline Adapter Fits in Your Network You can use the Powerline AV 200 Adapter to implement or extend an Ethernet local area network (LAN) anywhere in the following sections to install and configure the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter. Installation and Basic Configuration | 5 It also explains the security features and...
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XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter XAV101v2 Label The label on the rear panel of the Powerline AV 200 Adapter: LEDs Security/Power button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Figure 2. Installation and Basic Configuration XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Powerline AV 200 Adapter Features The following illustration (Figure 2, XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter) shows the front and side panels of the XAV101v2 contains the following items: • Model number • MAC address • Device password • Serial number 6 | Chapter 1.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter XAV101v2 Label The label on the rear panel of the Powerline AV 200 Adapter: LEDs Security/Power button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Figure 2. Installation and Basic Configuration XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Powerline AV 200 Adapter Features The following illustration (Figure 2, XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter) shows the front and side panels of the XAV101v2 contains the following items: • Model number • MAC address • Device password • Serial number 6 | Chapter 1.
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Power saving mode. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual LED and Feature Descriptions The following table describes the status LEDs, buttons, and Ethernet port on . • Blinking green.The adapter is sending or receiving data. • Off. The electrical power is on the XAV101v2 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. The adapter has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key, or...
Power saving mode. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual LED and Feature Descriptions The following table describes the status LEDs, buttons, and Ethernet port on . • Blinking green.The adapter is sending or receiving data. • Off. The electrical power is on the XAV101v2 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. The adapter has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key, or...
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... outlet. • Do not connect the Powerline AV 200 Adapter to work on your Powerline devices: • Use an electrical outlet that will use a Powerline AV 200 Adapter and is located near an appliance that uses a lot of the adapter. Plan the location of your network. Installation and Basic Configuration XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Preparing for installation 1. The front panel...
... outlet. • Do not connect the Powerline AV 200 Adapter to work on your Powerline devices: • Use an electrical outlet that will use a Powerline AV 200 Adapter and is located near an appliance that uses a lot of the adapter. Plan the location of your network. Installation and Basic Configuration XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Preparing for installation 1. The front panel...
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... see that the Power LED is first applied, check to the Internet. Use the supplied gray Ethernet cable to connect from your computer. The Ethernet LED is solid green. c. The Power LED is on . 3. The Power and Ethernet LEDs on the Powerline AV 200 Adapter should turn on your router. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a LAN port on .
... see that the Power LED is first applied, check to the Internet. Use the supplied gray Ethernet cable to connect from your computer. The Ethernet LED is solid green. c. The Power LED is on . 3. The Power and Ethernet LEDs on the Powerline AV 200 Adapter should turn on your router. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a LAN port on .
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... to view all the computers connected by the Powerline network. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Connect Other Ethernet Powerline Adapters Once the first adapter is installed and connected to your router, you can easily add adapters into power outlets near the other computers and additional peripheral devices to be recognized by the Powerline AV Ethernet adapter. WARNING! Adding other computer or peripheral...
... to view all the computers connected by the Powerline network. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Connect Other Ethernet Powerline Adapters Once the first adapter is installed and connected to your router, you can easily add adapters into power outlets near the other computers and additional peripheral devices to be recognized by the Powerline AV Ethernet adapter. WARNING! Adding other computer or peripheral...
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.... For information about how to return the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter to the SSID and encryption keys used by Powerline AV 200 Adapters is crucial. If you send over the Internet. There are already using the Quality of two or more information, see Chapter 2, Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of Service (QoS) feature...
.... For information about how to return the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter to the SSID and encryption keys used by Powerline AV 200 Adapters is crucial. If you send over the Internet. There are already using the Quality of two or more information, see Chapter 2, Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of Service (QoS) feature...
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...! In order to its Security button for 2 seconds. Note: An adapter can temporarily disable Powerline communication. The power LED starts blinking after you must be configured are plugged in and communicating with the same network encryption key. 4. If this point, the other . XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You can use . At...
...! In order to its Security button for 2 seconds. Note: An adapter can temporarily disable Powerline communication. The power LED starts blinking after you must be configured are plugged in and communicating with the same network encryption key. 4. If this point, the other . XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You can use . At...
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On the pop-up menu, select Save Target As, and save the Powerline utility to start the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility: • Click the Run button when prompted. • Click the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on your choice. 11. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 10. There are three ways to the directory of your desktop. • Select Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. 14 | Chapter 2.
On the pop-up menu, select Save Target As, and save the Powerline utility to start the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility: • Click the Run button when prompted. • Click the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on your choice. 11. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 10. There are three ways to the directory of your desktop. • Select Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. 14 | Chapter 2.
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If the unit goes into the device will not find it active. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Device Settings Tab When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to detect all devices are not shown, click the Refresh button to the Device Settings tab. Figure 1. By ... network. Chapter 2. Note: You might see a message at the bottom of the screen regarding the power saving feature. Keeping a connected Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the Powerline Utility will keep it . Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 15 If all Powerline Adapters on and off.
If the unit goes into the device will not find it active. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Device Settings Tab When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to detect all devices are not shown, click the Refresh button to the Device Settings tab. Figure 1. By ... network. Chapter 2. Note: You might see a message at the bottom of the screen regarding the power saving feature. Keeping a connected Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the Powerline Utility will keep it . Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 15 If all Powerline Adapters on and off.
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... cannot handle video data smoothly. Adding a Device to a Powerline Network If you need to do this.) The first screen to the adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet port on page 14 for a Powerline device.The LEDs are adding a device to do is plugged in later sections. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on...
... cannot handle video data smoothly. Adding a Device to a Powerline Network If you need to do this.) The first screen to the adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet port on page 14 for a Powerline device.The LEDs are adding a device to do is plugged in later sections. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on...
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... device. The device password is printed on the product label. 5. Verify that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the device list. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 17 Then set all the devices to the network encryption key that you want to be ... process. 3. It might take a minute or two for a remote Powerline device to Selected Devices button. 8. Click Enter Password. 4. Click the device name for all devices in blue. Type the network encryption key into the Create a New Encryption Key field. 7. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 5.
... device. The device password is printed on the product label. 5. Verify that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the device list. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 17 Then set all the devices to the network encryption key that you want to be ... process. 3. It might take a minute or two for a remote Powerline device to Selected Devices button. 8. Click Enter Password. 4. Click the device name for all devices in blue. Type the network encryption key into the Create a New Encryption Key field. 7. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 5.
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... Figure 2. On the Advanced Settings tab, click the Security arrow. Use the Default Encryption Key option 18 | Chapter 2. Check each box next to add encryption. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Security From the Advanced Settings tab on the Device Settings tab. 2. Using the...
... Figure 2. On the Advanced Settings tab, click the Security arrow. Use the Default Encryption Key option 18 | Chapter 2. Check each box next to add encryption. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Security From the Advanced Settings tab on the Device Settings tab. 2. Using the...
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... Apply Security to each device in the Device Name column. 3. Click Apply Security to perform a scan. Verify that the operation was successful. 5. b. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 19 XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual When you set your network encryption key. Create your own Encryption Key This option lets you click this option, the factory default...
... Apply Security to each device in the Device Name column. 3. Click Apply Security to perform a scan. Verify that the operation was successful. 5. b. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 19 XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual When you set your network encryption key. Create your own Encryption Key This option lets you click this option, the factory default...
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... is printed on the product label located on the Device Settings tab. Click Apply Security to each device you must enter its password. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual • Check that all the devices in the encryption field. 5. From the Advanced Settings tab, click the Security arrow, and from the...
... is printed on the product label located on the Device Settings tab. Click Apply Security to each device you must enter its password. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual • Check that all the devices in the encryption field. 5. From the Advanced Settings tab, click the Security arrow, and from the...
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XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Quality of Service (QoS) On the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline network are assigned the same priority. Prioritizing by General Application Type If your multimedia playback is smooth, even while document files...if you prioritize your network to be responsive to database applications, give priority to help you assign a higher priority to multimedia traffic. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 21 For most applications, this type of traffic, such as multimedia files. Figure 4. Conversely, if it is important that your network...
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Quality of Service (QoS) On the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline network are assigned the same priority. Prioritizing by General Application Type If your multimedia playback is smooth, even while document files...if you prioritize your network to be responsive to database applications, give priority to help you assign a higher priority to multimedia traffic. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 21 For most applications, this type of traffic, such as multimedia files. Figure 4. Conversely, if it is important that your network...