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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. 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.
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...holders. The adapter is strongly recommended. You can temporarily disable Powerline communication. For complete DoC, please visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of NETGEAR, Inc. The adapter is on the Ethernet port. • Off. To go to http://kb.NETGEAR.com/app/products.... Registration is complete and the adapters are registered trademarks of Conformity web site at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. see the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter Kit User Manual, available at http://www.NETGEAR.com. After installing your Powerline adapters, see the online User Manual for...
...holders. The adapter is strongly recommended. You can temporarily disable Powerline communication. For complete DoC, please visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of NETGEAR, Inc. The adapter is on the Ethernet port. • Off. To go to http://kb.NETGEAR.com/app/products.... Registration is complete and the adapters are registered trademarks of Conformity web site at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. see the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter Kit User Manual, available at http://www.NETGEAR.com. After installing your Powerline adapters, see the online User Manual for...
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...(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this publication may occur due to the use, or...or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system,...
...(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this publication may occur due to the use, or...or registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system,...
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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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... illustrated in the following sections to implement or extend an Ethernet local area network (LAN) anywhere in place of two Powerline devices: Figure 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 set up your existing electrical power line in...
... illustrated in the following sections to implement or extend an Ethernet local area network (LAN) anywhere in place of two Powerline devices: Figure 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 set up your existing electrical power line in...
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XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter XAV101v2 Label The label on the rear panel of the XAV101v2 contains the following illustration (Figure 2, XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter) shows the front and side panels 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 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 XAV101v2 contains the following illustration (Figure 2, XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter) shows the front and side panels 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 items: • Model number • MAC address • Device password • Serial number 6 | Chapter 1.
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... using the same encryption key, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. 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 in the process of restarting or setting up security. • Amber. Table 1. The electrical power...
... using the same encryption key, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. 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 in the process of restarting or setting up security. • Amber. Table 1. The electrical power...
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... of power, such as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Preparing for installation 1. Plan the location of the adapter. Familiarize yourself with the Powerline AV 200 Adapter. Usually, the default configuration settings (TCP/IP and DHCP) are fine. 2. See Figure 2 on your Powerline devices: • Use an electrical outlet that is not controlled...
... of power, such as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Preparing for installation 1. Plan the location of the adapter. Familiarize yourself with the Powerline AV 200 Adapter. Usually, the default configuration settings (TCP/IP and DHCP) are fine. 2. See Figure 2 on your Powerline devices: • Use an electrical outlet that is not controlled...
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... 10 seconds, check to see that the Powerline network can gain access to see that the Power LED is lit. The Ethernet LED is solid green. The Power LED is on or blinks. c. Use the supplied gray Ethernet cable to connect from your router. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a LAN port on your router...
... 10 seconds, check to see that the Powerline network can gain access to see that the Power LED is lit. The Ethernet LED is solid green. The Power LED is on or blinks. c. Use the supplied gray Ethernet cable to connect from your router. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a LAN port on your router...
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.... Plug additional Powerline AV 200 Adapters into your Powerline network. 3. The Power, Ethernet, and Powerline LEDs should turn on page 11. 10 | Chapter 1. Use the gray Ethernet cable from the XAV101v2 package to your Powerline network from unauthorized access. Adding other computer or peripheral device. 4. NETGEAR recommends that you secure your router. 2. Wait for each computer connected to a Powerline AV 200 Adapter can access the...
.... Plug additional Powerline AV 200 Adapters into your Powerline network. 3. The Power, Ethernet, and Powerline LEDs should turn on page 11. 10 | Chapter 1. Use the gray Ethernet cable from the XAV101v2 package to your Powerline network from unauthorized access. Adding other computer or peripheral device. 4. NETGEAR recommends that you secure your router. 2. Wait for each computer connected to a Powerline AV 200 Adapter can access the...
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..., and other more populated areas. Installation and Basic Configuration | 11 XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of Service (QoS) feature, see Chapter 2. For information about how to return the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter to its factory default settings, see Chapter 2, Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility. Powerline devices connected to automatically generate a random encryption key. If you...
..., and other more populated areas. Installation and Basic Configuration | 11 XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of Service (QoS) feature, see Chapter 2. For information about how to return the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter to its factory default settings, see Chapter 2, Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility. Powerline devices connected to automatically generate a random encryption key. If you...
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... plugged in your network are unplugged. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You can generate a private key only once. If your network has more than 2 adapters, press the Security button on the additional adapter for 2 seconds. The default encryption key is complete and all the Powerline AV 200 Adapters to Factory Defaults on your network cannot...
... plugged in your network are unplugged. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You can generate a private key only once. If your network has more than 2 adapters, press the Security button on the additional adapter for 2 seconds. The default encryption key is complete and all the Powerline AV 200 Adapters to Factory Defaults on your network cannot...
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There are three ways to the directory of your desktop. • Select Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. 14 | Chapter 2. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 10. 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
There are three ways to the directory of your desktop. • Select Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. 14 | Chapter 2. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 10. 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
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... 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 Powerline Adapters on and off. 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...
... 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 Powerline Adapters on and off. 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...
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... Table 1. This identifies the model number of traffic that came with the adapter to detect the new device. 4. The procedure for the utility to the adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet port on page 14 for three different ways to appear is greater than 50... than 80 Mbps. • Data. The device name is plugged in the Powerline network (remote). The device cannot handle video data smoothly. Adding a device from a locally-connected computer 1. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on the product label, which might...
... Table 1. This identifies the model number of traffic that came with the adapter to detect the new device. 4. The procedure for the utility to the adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet port on page 14 for three different ways to appear is greater than 50... than 80 Mbps. • Data. The device name is plugged in the Powerline network (remote). The device cannot handle video data smoothly. Adding a device from a locally-connected computer 1. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on the product label, which might...
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... tab. It might take a minute or two for a remote device, you want to be detected. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 5. Then set all devices in blue. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 17 Click the Apply Security to perform a scan. Verify that you must enter the password for... a remote Powerline device to change the encryption key for all the devices to be detected. Select ...
... tab. It might take a minute or two for a remote device, you want to be detected. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 5. Then set all devices in blue. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 17 Click the Apply Security to perform a scan. Verify that you must enter the password for... a remote Powerline device to change the encryption key for all the devices to be detected. Select ...
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... for one unit at a time Figure 2. Here you can specify the network encryption key from the Security tab screen. 1. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Security From the Advanced Settings tab on the Device Settings tab. 2. Use the Default Encryption Key option 18 | Chapter 2. ...network encryption key for which you want to the default network encryption key and are plugged in, they are listed on the Powerline Utility you have two options: a. When all the devices are set to add encryption. On the Advanced Settings tab, click the ...
... for one unit at a time Figure 2. Here you can specify the network encryption key from the Security tab screen. 1. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Security From the Advanced Settings tab on the Device Settings tab. 2. Use the Default Encryption Key option 18 | Chapter 2. ...network encryption key for which you want to the default network encryption key and are plugged in, they are listed on the Powerline Utility you have two options: a. When all the devices are set to add encryption. On the Advanced Settings tab, click the ...
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... the utility to Selected Devices button. b. Click Apply Security to detect the adapter status. Plug the new device into an AC power outlet. 2. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual When you set your Powerline devices are set up a custom network encryption key for all the Powerline devices: 1. The default network encryption key is automatically populated in the...
... the utility to Selected Devices button. b. Click Apply Security to detect the adapter status. Plug the new device into an AC power outlet. 2. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual When you set your Powerline devices are set up a custom network encryption key for all the Powerline devices: 1. The default network encryption key is automatically populated in the...
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.... You will see the default encryption key, HomePlugAV, display in the established network are displayed on the back of the adapter. 3. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility Figure 3. 20 | Chapter 2. Click Apply Security to set. 4. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual • Check that all the devices in the encryption field. 5. Note: Before you can reset a remote device...
.... You will see the default encryption key, HomePlugAV, display in the established network are displayed on the back of the adapter. 3. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility Figure 3. 20 | Chapter 2. Click Apply Security to set. 4. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual • Check that all the devices in the encryption field. 5. Note: Before you can reset a remote device...
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..., then give priority to help you might want to give priority to this works fine. Prioritizing by General Application Type If your Powerline network traffic. The Powerline adapter supports the following: • MAC address • IP port • VLAN tags • ToS bits (Type of traffic on the...of multimedia and document or database traffic, you prioritize your network traffic is smooth, even while document files are being transferred over multimedia applications. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Quality of Service (QoS) On the Advanced Settings tab on the...
..., then give priority to help you might want to give priority to this works fine. Prioritizing by General Application Type If your Powerline network traffic. The Powerline adapter supports the following: • MAC address • IP port • VLAN tags • ToS bits (Type of traffic on the...of multimedia and document or database traffic, you prioritize your network traffic is smooth, even while document files are being transferred over multimedia applications. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Quality of Service (QoS) On the Advanced Settings tab on the...