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...the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter Kit User Manual, available at : http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621 © 2010 by the LED: Green: Link rate > 80 Mbps (Best) Amber: Red: Link rate > 50 and < 80 Mbps Link rate < 50 Mbps (Better) (Good) Ethernet ...LED • Solid. For complete DoC, please visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of NETGEAR, Inc. Ethernet LED is no activity. • Blinking. Pressing this should occur, use it to POWER ON. Power saving mode. • Off. To access the XAV101v2 utility, go to change ...
...the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter Kit User Manual, available at : http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621 © 2010 by the LED: Green: Link rate > 80 Mbps (Best) Amber: Red: Link rate > 50 and < 80 Mbps Link rate < 50 Mbps (Better) (Good) Ethernet ...LED • Solid. For complete DoC, please visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of NETGEAR, Inc. Ethernet LED is no activity. • Blinking. Pressing this should occur, use it to POWER ON. Power saving mode. • Off. To access the XAV101v2 utility, go to change ...
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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 a Device...
... 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 a Device...
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... encryption key, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. Table 1. 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 no electrical power, or power has been turned off through the Powerline Utility. The electrical power is on the XAV101v2 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter.
... encryption key, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. Table 1. 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 no electrical power, or power has been turned off through the Powerline Utility. The electrical power is on the XAV101v2 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter.
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... the Powerline AV Ethernet adapter. WARNING! One way to test this is to install the Powerline Utility and use it to view all the computers connected by the Powerline network. This is especially relevant in your router. 2. Test to make sure that you secure your Powerline network from unauthorized access. See Understanding Powerline Network Security on . XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User...
... the Powerline AV Ethernet adapter. WARNING! One way to test this is to install the Powerline Utility and use it to view all the computers connected by the Powerline network. This is especially relevant in your router. 2. Test to make sure that you secure your Powerline network from unauthorized access. See Understanding Powerline Network Security on . XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User...
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... must use his or her connection to gain access to your Powerline AV 200 Adapter to use the Powerline Utility. For information about how to return the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter to its factory default settings, see Resetting to configure Powerline AV 200 Adapters. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of Service (QoS) feature, see Chapter 2. This is crucial...
... must use his or her connection to gain access to your Powerline AV 200 Adapter to use the Powerline Utility. For information about how to return the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter to its factory default settings, see Resetting to configure Powerline AV 200 Adapters. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of Service (QoS) feature, see Chapter 2. This is crucial...
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... the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility This utility provides you with the XAV1501 Powerline adapter. Select the Home tab. 3. Select Simple Connections. 5. Click XAV101v2 Product Support. 7. To install the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility: 1. Select Products and Powerline and Coax from the Home tab drop-down menus. 4. On the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility Version S1.5.0.10 screen, right-click the Right-click and Save to install and use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility...
... the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility This utility provides you with the XAV1501 Powerline adapter. Select the Home tab. 3. Select Simple Connections. 5. Click XAV101v2 Product Support. 7. To install the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility: 1. Select Products and Powerline and Coax from the Home tab drop-down menus. 4. On the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility Version S1.5.0.10 screen, right-click the Right-click and Save to install and use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility...
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There are three ways to the directory of your desktop. • Select Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. 14 | Chapter 2. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility 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. 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. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility 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. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 10.
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...Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the Powerline Utility will keep it . If all Powerline Adapters on and off. If the unit goes into the device will not find it active. By clicking the light in the LED Status column, you can toggle the LED between on your network. Chapter 2. Figure 1. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility... | 15 Note: You might see a message at the bottom of the screen regarding the power saving feature. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Device Settings Tab When launched, the Powerline Utility opens ...
...Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the Powerline Utility will keep it . If all Powerline Adapters on and off. If the unit goes into the device will not find it active. By clicking the light in the LED Status column, you can toggle the LED between on your network. Chapter 2. Figure 1. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility... | 15 Note: You might see a message at the bottom of the screen regarding the power saving feature. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Device Settings Tab When launched, the Powerline Utility opens ...
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... an available AC power outlet. 2. Connect the Ethernet cable that can be handled smoothly and the link rate for each Powerline device: HD Video, SD/DVD Video, or Data. • HD Video. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on the network after the utility completes a scan for devices. For example...
... an available AC power outlet. 2. Connect the Ethernet cable that can be handled smoothly and the link rate for each Powerline device: HD Video, SD/DVD Video, or Data. • HD Video. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on the network after the utility completes a scan for devices. For example...
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... encryption key for all devices in blue. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 5. From the Device Name column select the device. 6. Verify that you can communicate with each other. From the Device Name column, select the device. 6. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 17 Click Enter Password. 4. The ... Apply Security to highlight it on the local device so that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the device list. It might take a minute or two for a remote Powerline device to Selected Devices button. 8. Click the device name for all devices in the...
... encryption key for all devices in blue. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 5. From the Device Name column select the device. 6. Verify that you can communicate with each other. From the Device Name column, select the device. 6. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 17 Click Enter Password. 4. The ... Apply Security to highlight it on the local device so that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the device list. It might take a minute or two for a remote Powerline device to Selected Devices button. 8. Click the device name for all devices in the...
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... are set to the factory default network encryption key • Changing the network encryption key for which you have two options: a. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Security From the Advanced Settings tab on the Device Settings tab. 2. Changing the Network Encryption Key You can perform a ...custom network encryption key • Returning to the default network encryption key and are plugged in, they are listed on the Powerline Utility you can specify the network encryption key from the Security tab screen. 1. Use the Default Encryption Key option 18 | Chapter 2.
... are set to the factory default network encryption key • Changing the network encryption key for which you have two options: a. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Security From the Advanced Settings tab on the Device Settings tab. 2. Changing the Network Encryption Key You can perform a ...custom network encryption key • Returning to the default network encryption key and are plugged in, they are listed on the Powerline Utility you can specify the network encryption key from the Security tab screen. 1. Use the Default Encryption Key option 18 | Chapter 2.
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...or more of Service (QoS) on the Device Settings tab. Start the Model Number Powerline Utility • Wait for all the Powerline devices: 1. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual When you set your Powerline devices are not listed, see Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key in Appendix B Returning... the Device Name column. 3. Verify that all the devices are detected with your Powerline network. For troubleshooting information, see Quality of your own network encryption key. Plug the new device into an AC power outlet. 2. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 19
...or more of Service (QoS) on the Device Settings tab. Start the Model Number Powerline Utility • Wait for all the Powerline devices: 1. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual When you set your Powerline devices are not listed, see Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key in Appendix B Returning... the Device Name column. 3. Verify that all the devices are detected with your Powerline network. For troubleshooting information, see Quality of your own network encryption key. Plug the new device into an AC power outlet. 2. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 19
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... Apply Security to set. 4. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility The password is printed on the product label located on the Device Settings tab. You will see the default encryption key, HomePlugAV, display in the established network are displayed on the back of the adapter. 3. Figure 3. 20 | Chapter 2. ..., click the Security arrow, and from the Device Name column, check the box next to each device you must enter its password. 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...
... Apply Security to set. 4. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility The password is printed on the product label located on the Device Settings tab. You will see the default encryption key, HomePlugAV, display in the established network are displayed on the back of the adapter. 3. Figure 3. 20 | Chapter 2. ..., click the Security arrow, and from the Device Name column, check the box next to each device you must enter its password. 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...
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... traffic. Figure 4. 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 Powerline network traffic. By default, all types of traffic on the Powerline Utility, click the QoS ...important that your network to be responsive to database applications, give priority to this works fine. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 21 If it is more important for your multimedia playback is a mix of Service routing) Chapter 2.
... traffic. Figure 4. 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 Powerline network traffic. By default, all types of traffic on the Powerline Utility, click the QoS ...important that your network to be responsive to database applications, give priority to this works fine. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 21 If it is more important for your multimedia playback is a mix of Service routing) Chapter 2.
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...XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Setting the priority of data transfers by the type of Service (ToS) routing uses prioritization bits in Layer-3 IP packets. Click Apply. IEEE 802.1p uses prioritization bits in the QoS Setup section of the screen. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility... The deprecated ToS values range from 0 to the network. 2. Start the Powerline Utility and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline adapters connected to 7. 22 | Chapter 2. These options apply only to...
...XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Setting the priority of data transfers by the type of Service (ToS) routing uses prioritization bits in Layer-3 IP packets. Click Apply. IEEE 802.1p uses prioritization bits in the QoS Setup section of the screen. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility... The deprecated ToS values range from 0 to the network. 2. Start the Powerline Utility and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline adapters connected to 7. 22 | Chapter 2. These options apply only to...
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XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Diagnostics On the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility, the Diagnostics option helps you can delete a device from the device history, save a report, or print a report. Figure 6. Using this feature you diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues. Chapter 2. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 23
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Diagnostics On the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility, the Diagnostics option helps you can delete a device from the device history, save a report, or print a report. Figure 6. Using this feature you diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues. Chapter 2. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 23
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A confirmation message displays. 3. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility Figure 7. 2. On the Advanced Settings tab, click the Factory Reset arrow and select one device at a time can be reset. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Factory Reset On the Advanced Settings tab on Selected Devices... button. A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded. 4. Resetting to reset the device. Click the Perform Factory Reset on the Powerline Utility, ...
A confirmation message displays. 3. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility Figure 7. 2. On the Advanced Settings tab, click the Factory Reset arrow and select one device at a time can be reset. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Factory Reset On the Advanced Settings tab on Selected Devices... button. A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded. 4. Resetting to reset the device. Click the Perform Factory Reset on the Powerline Utility, ...
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XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Note: If you customized your network encryption key, the local Powerline device will be disconnected from the network when you reset the local device. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 25 To avoid this problem, reset all remote devices before you reset it to the factory defaults. Chapter 2.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Note: If you customized your network encryption key, the local Powerline device will be disconnected from the network when you reset the local device. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility | 25 To avoid this problem, reset all remote devices before you reset it to the factory defaults. Chapter 2.
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... communication across the Powerline. • Verify that the Powerline devices are using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility, press the Factory Reset button to return the Powerline AV 200 Adapters to their default settings. Another Powerline device must be a standard straight-through Ethernet cable or an Ethernet crossover cable. • On the attached Ethernet device or network adapter card, check that the first Powerline adapter is the...
... communication across the Powerline. • Verify that the Powerline devices are using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility, press the Factory Reset button to return the Powerline AV 200 Adapters to their default settings. Another Powerline device must be a standard straight-through Ethernet cable or an Ethernet crossover cable. • On the attached Ethernet device or network adapter card, check that the first Powerline adapter is the...
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... not blinking. Troubleshooting Open the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility and select the Advanced Settings tab. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Table 1. In the Security area, select the local device. 3. For each remote device, enter its password (printed on and that the Ethernet cable that came in the box is connected to the Powerline adapter port and a router LAN port...
... not blinking. Troubleshooting Open the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility and select the Advanced Settings tab. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Table 1. In the Security area, select the local device. 3. For each remote device, enter its password (printed on and that the Ethernet cable that came in the box is connected to the Powerline adapter port and a router LAN port...