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... LED is off Power LED is amber Powerline LED is off Powerline LED is amber or red Ethernet LED is not blinking Make sure that power is strongly recommended. see the online User Manual for details. • Press the Reset...Powerline adapter until installation is amber" in your new AV adapter, press the security button for selecting NETGEAR products. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of your product and use it to a Powerline network. • Blinking. LED and Button Descriptions Power LED Powerline LED Ethernet LED Security Factory Reset Ethernet...
... LED is off Power LED is amber Powerline LED is off Powerline LED is amber or red Ethernet LED is not blinking Make sure that power is strongly recommended. see the online User Manual for details. • Press the Reset...Powerline adapter until installation is amber" in your new AV adapter, press the security button for selecting NETGEAR products. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of your product and use it to a Powerline network. • Blinking. LED and Button Descriptions Power LED Powerline LED Ethernet LED Security Factory Reset Ethernet...
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... function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this equipment on the website or over the phone is hereby certified that the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter has been suppressed in accordance ...XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual © 2009 by the Voluntary Control Council for example, test transmitters) in the operating instructions. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Statement of Conditions In the interest of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. NETGEAR...
... function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this equipment on the website or over the phone is hereby certified that the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter has been suppressed in accordance ...XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual © 2009 by the Voluntary Control Council for example, test transmitters) in the operating instructions. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Statement of Conditions In the interest of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. NETGEAR...
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... the XAV2001 product package. • Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual FCC Statement • The XAV2001 has...equipment does cause harmful interference to correct the interference by one or more of Conformity website at: http://kb.netgear.com/ app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/sno/0 iii v1.0, November 2009
... the XAV2001 product package. • Visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that interference will not occur in a residential installation. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual FCC Statement • The XAV2001 has...equipment does cause harmful interference to correct the interference by one or more 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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... About This Manual Conventions and Formats 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...
... About This Manual Conventions and Formats 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...
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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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... equipment. 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 in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. i v1.0, November 2009 This manual uses the following formats to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. The information in...
... equipment. 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 in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. i v1.0, November 2009 This manual uses the following formats to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. The information in...
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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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... displayed by the LED: Green: Link rate > 80 Mbps Amber: Link rate >50, 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 connected to a Powerline network. • Blinking. XAV2001 Feature Descriptions Item Power LED Powerline LED Ethernet LED Description • Solid green.
... displayed by the LED: Green: Link rate > 80 Mbps Amber: Link rate >50, 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 connected to a Powerline network. • Blinking. XAV2001 Feature Descriptions Item Power LED Powerline LED Ethernet LED Description • Solid green.
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.... • Do not connect the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to work on your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • An Ethernet port is configured to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. The side panel has a Security button, and a Reset button. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Prepare for installation: 1.
.... • Do not connect the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to work on your router. • Your Internet connection is working. • An Ethernet port is configured to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. The side panel has a Security button, and a Reset button. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Prepare for installation: 1.
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... to a Router 2. Router XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Supplied Ethernet cable Laptop PC Desktop PC Figure 1-3 Connecting the XAV2001 to see that the Power light is on or blinks. The Ethernet light is solid green. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-5 v1.0, November 2009 c. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a LAN port on . The Power and Ethernet lights on the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter should turn on your...
... to a Router 2. Router XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Supplied Ethernet cable Laptop PC Desktop PC Figure 1-3 Connecting the XAV2001 to see that the Power light is on or blinks. The Ethernet light is solid green. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-5 v1.0, November 2009 c. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a LAN port on . The Power and Ethernet lights on the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter should turn on your...
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... example, be recognized by the Powerline AV Ethernet adapter. Warning: NETGEAR recommends that each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to be sure that you secure your Powerline network. 3. Test to make sure that you can access the Internet from unauthorized access. See "Understanding Powerline Network Security" on page 1-5. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Adding Adapters to Your Network Once the first adapter is installed and connected to your...
... example, be recognized by the Powerline AV Ethernet adapter. Warning: NETGEAR recommends that each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to be sure that you secure your Powerline network. 3. Test to make sure that you can access the Internet from unauthorized access. See "Understanding Powerline Network Security" on page 1-5. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Adding Adapters to Your Network Once the first adapter is installed and connected to your...
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... the XAV2001 Powerline Utility to configure Powerline security or to prioritize Powerline network traffic using the same network encryption key. Powerline devices connected to the same network must use their connection to gain access to your Powerline network with an encryption key that you help to keep it secure from hackers. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network...
... the XAV2001 Powerline Utility to configure Powerline security or to prioritize Powerline network traffic using the same network encryption key. Powerline devices connected to the same network must use their connection to gain access to your Powerline network with an encryption key that you help to keep it secure from hackers. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network...
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... 2-16. 1-8 Installation and Basic Configuration v1.0, November 2009 Both buttons must be pushed within 2 minutes. See "Resetting to Factory Defaults" on the second adapter for 2 seconds. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You can use . Pressing the Security button too soon can only generate a private key once. In order to its security...
... 2-16. 1-8 Installation and Basic Configuration v1.0, November 2009 Both buttons must be pushed within 2 minutes. See "Resetting to Factory Defaults" on the second adapter for 2 seconds. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You can use . Pressing the Security button too soon can only generate a private key once. In order to its security...
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..., but this procedure assumes that you to set your own unique Powerline network encryption key, and prioritize traffic passing through your router1. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing the XAV2001 Powerline Utility This utility allows you are working from one computer. All devices on a Powerline network can install the Powerline Utility on the computer connected locally to the new...
..., but this procedure assumes that you to set your own unique Powerline network encryption key, and prioritize traffic passing through your router1. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing the XAV2001 Powerline Utility This utility allows you are working from one computer. All devices on a Powerline network can install the Powerline Utility on the computer connected locally to the new...
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XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 2. Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts. Figure 2-2 3. b. Figure 2-3 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, November 2009 Check for Updates: Click this option to be sure you have the most current software. a. Click Install Software. Install from CD: Click this option to install the Powerline Utility from the CD.
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 2. Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts. Figure 2-2 3. b. Figure 2-3 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, November 2009 Check for Updates: Click this option to be sure you have the most current software. a. Click Install Software. Install from CD: Click this option to install the Powerline Utility from the CD.
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Figure 2-4 5. Click Next on your desktop. There are two ways to launch the XAV2001 Powerline Utility: • Click the XAV2001 Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on the Setup Screen, and click Finish when the wizard is done. Desktop Shortcut Icon Powerline Utility Landing Page Figure 2-5 2-4 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 The XAV2001 Powerline Utility shortcut icon (Figure 2-5) will appear on your desktop. • Navigate to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4.
Figure 2-4 5. Click Next on your desktop. There are two ways to launch the XAV2001 Powerline Utility: • Click the XAV2001 Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on the Setup Screen, and click Finish when the wizard is done. Desktop Shortcut Icon Powerline Utility Landing Page Figure 2-5 2-4 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 The XAV2001 Powerline Utility shortcut icon (Figure 2-5) will appear on your desktop. • Navigate to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4.
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... find it active. If all devices are not shown, click the refresh button to the Device Settings tab. Device Settings Tab XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to detect all Powerline Adapters on and off. 4 Figure 2-6 Note: You may see a message at the bottom of the screen regarding the power saving feature...
... find it active. If all devices are not shown, click the refresh button to the Device Settings tab. Device Settings Tab XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to detect all Powerline Adapters on and off. 4 Figure 2-6 Note: You may see a message at the bottom of the screen regarding the power saving feature...
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... is less than 80 Mbps. • Data. The device cannot handle video data smoothly. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on the network after the utility completes a scan for each Powerline device: HD Video, SD/DVD Video, or Data. • HD Video. The device... than 50 Mbps. This is also on the product label, which might not be changed to reflect your specific adapter. Table 2-1. Powerline Utility Device Settings Tab Field or Button Device Names Model MAC Address Quality (Mbps) LED On/Off button Description This lists ...
... is less than 80 Mbps. • Data. The device cannot handle video data smoothly. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on the network after the utility completes a scan for each Powerline device: HD Video, SD/DVD Video, or Data. • HD Video. The device... than 50 Mbps. This is also on the product label, which might not be changed to reflect your specific adapter. Table 2-1. Powerline Utility Device Settings Tab Field or Button Device Names Model MAC Address Quality (Mbps) LED On/Off button Description This lists ...
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... 6. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Adding a Device to a Powerline Network If you are two ways to set the security: • You can use the Security button to add the new device to the network, as described in the Powerline network (remote). Connect the Ethernet cable that... for setting the network encryption key depends on whether the computer running the XAV2001 Powerline Utility is connected directly to Your Network" on the computer. 3. See "Adding Adapters to the new Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter (local) or is plug the new device into the Create a New ...
... 6. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Adding a Device to a Powerline Network If you are two ways to set the security: • You can use the Security button to add the new device to the network, as described in the Powerline network (remote). Connect the Ethernet cable that... for setting the network encryption key depends on whether the computer running the XAV2001 Powerline Utility is connected directly to Your Network" on the computer. 3. See "Adding Adapters to the new Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter (local) or is plug the new device into the Create a New ...
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...: Be sure to be detected. 2-8 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 The device password is printed...you can communicate with each other. Click Enter Password. 4. Click the device name for the device. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual To Add a Device from a Remotely Connected Computer If you are using a custom network encryption key...Device Name column, select the device. 6. Verify that you must enter the password for a remote Powerline device to the default network encryption key of remote devices before changing it in the device list. Enter...
...: Be sure to be detected. 2-8 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 The device password is printed...you can communicate with each other. Click Enter Password. 4. Click the device name for the device. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual To Add a Device from a Remotely Connected Computer If you are using a custom network encryption key...Device Name column, select the device. 6. Verify that you must enter the password for a remote Powerline device to the default network encryption key of remote devices before changing it in the device list. Enter...