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Installation Guide Powerline AV 200 Adapter XAV2001 Package Contents Powerline AV 200 Adapter Ethernet Cable Resource CD Existing Powerline Network Room 1 Room 2 Add a Powerline Adapter Room 3 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 Powerline AV 200 Adapter XAV2001 Package Contents Powerline AV 200 Adapter Ethernet Cable Resource CD Existing Powerline Network Room 1 Room 2 Add a Powerline Adapter Room 3 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 Pick A Plug feature lets you pick the electrical outlet with your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. There is complete and the adapters are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Item Factory Reset Security Button Description Press the Factory Reset...Solid. Registration is required before you plug in your new AV adapter, press the security button for 1 second to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings. October 2009 The adapter is no activity. • Blinking. The Ethernet port is linked, but there is sending or receiving ...
...The Pick A Plug feature lets you pick the electrical outlet with your product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. There is complete and the adapters are registered trademarks of their respective holders. Item Factory Reset Security Button Description Press the Factory Reset...Solid. Registration is required before you plug in your new AV adapter, press the security button for 1 second to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings. October 2009 The adapter is no activity. • Blinking. The Ethernet port is linked, but there is sending or receiving ...
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XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10531-01 v1.0 November 2009
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10531-01 v1.0 November 2009
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..., and NSP are registered trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to test the series for Interference by NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to the standards...
..., and NSP are registered trademarks of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to test the series for Interference by NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter has been suppressed in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to the standards...
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...device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual FCC Statement • The XAV2001 has been tested and complies with Canadian ICES-003. However, there is provided in a residential ... limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the XAV2001 product package. • Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear.com/ app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/sno/0 iii v1.0, November 2009
...device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a particular installation. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual FCC Statement • The XAV2001 has been tested and complies with Canadian ICES-003. However, there is provided in a residential ... limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in the XAV2001 product package. • Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear.com/ app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/sno/0 iii v1.0, November 2009
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... i Revision History ...ii Installation and Basic Configuration How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network 1-1 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Features 1-2 XAV2001 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 XAV2001 Powerline Utility Installing the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-2 Device Settings Tab ...2-5 Adding a Device to...
... i Revision History ...ii Installation and Basic Configuration How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network 1-1 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Features 1-2 XAV2001 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 XAV2001 Powerline Utility Installing the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-2 Device Settings Tab ...2-5 Adding a Device to...
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XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Troubleshooting Product Registration and Support B-1 Basic Functioning ...B-1 LED Troubleshooting Tips B-2 Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key B-3 Changing the Network Encryption Key for One Unit at a Time B-4 Index ii v1.0, November 2009
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Troubleshooting Product Registration and Support B-1 Basic Functioning ...B-1 LED Troubleshooting Tips B-2 Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key B-3 Changing the Network Encryption Key for One Unit at a Time B-4 Index ii v1.0, November 2009
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...time or resources. i v1.0, November 2009 This manual uses the following formats to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Conventions and Formats The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. Warning: This note warns against personal ... IP addresses, GUI screen text Command prompts, CLI text, code URL links Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual describes how to highlight special messages: Note: This note highlights information of this manual are described ...
...time or resources. i v1.0, November 2009 This manual uses the following formats to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Conventions and Formats The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest. Warning: This note warns against personal ... IP addresses, GUI screen text Command prompts, CLI text, code URL links Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual describes how to highlight special messages: Note: This note highlights information of this manual are described ...
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... Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in your house using a single Powerline device, which is connected to an Ethernet network: Room 1 XAV2001 Room 2 XAV2001 Ethernet connection Ethernet connection Internet connection Desktop PC Figure 1-1 Powerline Adapter Connected to install and configure the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. The illustration below (Figure 1-1) shows an example of a Powerline network using your Ethernet network anywhere in Your Network You can use one or more Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters...
... Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in your house using a single Powerline device, which is connected to an Ethernet network: Room 1 XAV2001 Room 2 XAV2001 Ethernet connection Ethernet connection Internet connection Desktop PC Figure 1-1 Powerline Adapter Connected to install and configure the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. The illustration below (Figure 1-1) shows an example of a Powerline network using your Ethernet network anywhere in Your Network You can use one or more Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters...
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XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Features The following illustration (Figure 1-2) shows the front and side panels of the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter: LEDs Security button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Figure 1-2 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter XAV2001 Label The label on the rear panel of the XAV2001 contains the items listed below. • Model number • MAC address • Device password • Serial number 1-2 Installation and Basic Configuration v1.0, November 2009
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Features The following illustration (Figure 1-2) shows the front and side panels of the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter: LEDs Security button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Figure 1-2 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter XAV2001 Label The label on the rear panel of the XAV2001 contains the items listed below. • Model number • MAC address • Device password • Serial number 1-2 Installation and Basic Configuration v1.0, November 2009
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... unit enters power saving mode if the Ethernet port is sending or receiving data. • Off. Table 1-1. The electrical power is on the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual LED and Feature Descriptions The following table describes the buttons, status lights, and Ethernet port on . • Blinking green.The adapter is in the process of restarting or...
... unit enters power saving mode if the Ethernet port is sending or receiving data. • Off. Table 1-1. The electrical power is on the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual LED and Feature Descriptions The following table describes the buttons, status lights, and Ethernet port on . • Blinking green.The adapter is in the process of restarting or...
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... and Basic Configuration v1.0, November 2009 Before you begin, verify the following: • Your Ethernet network is set up. • An Ethernet port is available on your network. The front panel has three lights: Power, Powerline, and Ethernet. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Prepare for installation: 1. The side panel has a Security button, and a Reset button.
... and Basic Configuration v1.0, November 2009 Before you begin, verify the following: • Your Ethernet network is set up. • An Ethernet port is available on your network. The front panel has three lights: Power, Powerline, and Ethernet. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Prepare for installation: 1. The side panel has a Security button, and a Reset button.
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... plugged in and power is not necessary to disconnect your router from the Adapter to connect from your router. c. Router XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Supplied Ethernet cable Laptop PC Desktop PC Figure 1-3 Connecting the XAV2001 to the Router 1. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Router 2. Plug a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter into a power outlet near your computer. Note: It is first applied, check to...
... plugged in and power is not necessary to disconnect your router from the Adapter to connect from your router. c. Router XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Supplied Ethernet cable Laptop PC Desktop PC Figure 1-3 Connecting the XAV2001 to the Router 1. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Router 2. Plug a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter into a power outlet near your computer. Note: It is first applied, check to...
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...: NETGEAR recommends that you secure your network. To add adapters: 1. Plug additional Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters into your Powerline network from unauthorized access. Wait for each computer connected to a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter can access the Powerline network. Test to make sure that you can access the Internet from the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to an Ethernet port located on page 1-3. 5. For example, be sure that each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter...
...: NETGEAR recommends that you secure your network. To add adapters: 1. Plug additional Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters into your Powerline network from unauthorized access. Wait for each computer connected to a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter can access the Powerline network. Test to make sure that you can access the Internet from the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to an Ethernet port located on page 1-3. 5. For example, be sure that each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter...
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... that you will need software to its factory default settings, see Chapter 2, "Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility. Note: To return the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to configure Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters. Securing your computer. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-7 v1.0, November 2009 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of two or more populated areas. By encrypting the information you do...
... that you will need software to its factory default settings, see Chapter 2, "Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility. Note: To return the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to configure Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters. Securing your computer. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-7 v1.0, November 2009 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of two or more populated areas. By encrypting the information you do...
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... "Resetting to Factory Defaults" on the second adapter for 2 seconds. On the first Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter, press its security button for 2 seconds. Within 2 minutes of pushing the security button on the first adapter, push the security button on page 2-16....adapters retain security settings even if they are plugged in your network are unplugged. The default encryption key is complete and all the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to pair the devices, both buttons must be pushed within 2 minutes. To set a private encryption key instead. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter...
... "Resetting to Factory Defaults" on the second adapter for 2 seconds. On the first Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter, press its security button for 2 seconds. Within 2 minutes of pushing the security button on the first adapter, push the security button on page 2-16....adapters retain security settings even if they are plugged in your network are unplugged. The default encryption key is complete and all the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to pair the devices, both buttons must be pushed within 2 minutes. To set a private encryption key instead. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter...
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... service (QoS) features to prioritize Powerline network traffic • reset adapters to install and use the XAV2001 Powerline Utility. Chapter 2 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility This chapter explains how to factory default settings 2-1 v1.0, November 2009 The Powerline Utility is used to: • configure encryption for all Powerline AV products. All Powerline AV products (XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible...
... service (QoS) features to prioritize Powerline network traffic • reset adapters to install and use the XAV2001 Powerline Utility. Chapter 2 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility This chapter explains how to factory default settings 2-1 v1.0, November 2009 The Powerline Utility is used to: • configure encryption for all Powerline AV products. All Powerline AV products (XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible...
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...If you add another Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Powerline network, you can install the Powerline Utility on the computer connected locally to the new adapter, or open the utility on the Windows Start menu, and double-click the drive that is connected to a powerline adapter. 2-2 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November... the Autorun.exe executable file. 1. You can be managed from the computer that is connected to your Powerline network. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing the XAV2001 Powerline Utility This utility allows you to set up the...
...If you add another Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Powerline network, you can install the Powerline Utility on the computer connected locally to the new adapter, or open the utility on the Windows Start menu, and double-click the drive that is connected to a powerline adapter. 2-2 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November... the Autorun.exe executable file. 1. You can be managed from the computer that is connected to your Powerline network. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing the XAV2001 Powerline Utility This utility allows you to set up the...
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XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 2. Figure 2-3 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, November 2009 b. Figure 2-2 3. Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts. Install from CD: Click this option to install the Powerline Utility from the CD. Check for Updates: Click this option to be sure you have the most current software. Click Install Software. a.
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 2. Figure 2-3 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, November 2009 b. Figure 2-2 3. Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts. Install from CD: Click this option to install the Powerline Utility from the CD. Check for Updates: Click this option to be sure you have the most current software. Click Install Software. a.
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The XAV2001 Powerline Utility shortcut icon (Figure 2-5) will appear on your desktop. There are two ways to launch the XAV2001 Powerline Utility: • Click the XAV2001 Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on your desktop. • Navigate to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Click Next on the Setup Screen, and click Finish when the wizard is done. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4. Desktop Shortcut Icon Powerline Utility Landing Page Figure 2-5 2-4 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 Figure 2-4 5.
The XAV2001 Powerline Utility shortcut icon (Figure 2-5) will appear on your desktop. There are two ways to launch the XAV2001 Powerline Utility: • Click the XAV2001 Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on your desktop. • Navigate to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Click Next on the Setup Screen, and click Finish when the wizard is done. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4. Desktop Shortcut Icon Powerline Utility Landing Page Figure 2-5 2-4 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 Figure 2-4 5.