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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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... no electrical power, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. • Solid. The electrical power is on the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. The adapter has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual LED and Feature Descriptions The following table describes the buttons...
... no electrical power, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. • Solid. The electrical power is on the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. The adapter has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual LED and Feature Descriptions The following table describes the buttons...
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... your Powerline network. 3. Warning: NETGEAR recommends that you can access the Internet from the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to an Ethernet port located on the other computers and additional peripheral devices to be sure that each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to be recognized by the Powerline AV Ethernet adapter. Use the gray Ethernet cable from the XAV2001 package to connect from a remote computer. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Adding Adapters to...
... your Powerline network. 3. Warning: NETGEAR recommends that you can access the Internet from the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to an Ethernet port located on the other computers and additional peripheral devices to be sure that each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to be recognized by the Powerline AV Ethernet adapter. Use the gray Ethernet cable from the XAV2001 package to connect from a remote computer. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Adding Adapters to...
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... generate a random encryption key. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of Service (QoS) feature, see "Resetting to configure Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters. Securing your computer. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-7 v1.0, November 2009 If you do not set up security on page 1-8. • Use the XAV2001 Powerline Utility to configure your Powerline network with a Powerline network can potentially use...
... generate a random encryption key. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of Service (QoS) feature, see "Resetting to configure Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters. Securing your computer. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-7 v1.0, November 2009 If you do not set up security on page 1-8. • Use the XAV2001 Powerline Utility to configure your Powerline network with a Powerline network can potentially use...
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The NETGEAR Powerline Utility can be used for your Powerline network • perform diagnostics and monitor performance • set quality of 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...
The NETGEAR Powerline Utility can be used for your Powerline network • perform diagnostics and monitor performance • set quality of 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...
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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 a Powerline network can use any computer to manage the network, but this procedure assumes that is connected to your Powerline network. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing the XAV2001 Powerline Utility This utility allows you are working...
.... 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 a Powerline network can use any computer to manage the network, but this procedure assumes that is connected to your Powerline network. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing the XAV2001 Powerline Utility This utility allows you are working...
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Click Install Software. 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. Install from CD: Click this option to install the Powerline Utility from the CD. Figure 2-2 3. b. Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 2. a.
Click Install Software. 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. Install from CD: Click this option to install the Powerline Utility from the CD. Figure 2-2 3. b. Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 2. a.
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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. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4. Click Next on your desktop. There are two ways to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. The XAV2001 Powerline Utility shortcut icon (Figure 2-5) will appear on your desktop. • Navigate 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 Figure 2-4 5. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4. Click Next on your desktop. There are two ways to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. The XAV2001 Powerline Utility shortcut icon (Figure 2-5) will appear on your desktop. • Navigate 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.
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... the LED between on your network. If the unit goes into the device will not find it active. 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...
... the LED between on your network. If the unit goes into the device will not find it active. 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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...name is initially set by default. 2-6 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 This status will be handled smoothly and the link rate for a Powerline device.The LEDs are enabled by the utility, but can handle high-definition video traffic smoothly. ...Enable or disable the LEDs for each Powerline device: HD Video, SD/DVD Video, or Data. • HD Video. Table 2-1. This is also on the Device Settings Tab. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter...
...name is initially set by default. 2-6 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 This status will be handled smoothly and the link rate for a Powerline device.The LEDs are enabled by the utility, but can handle high-definition video traffic smoothly. ...Enable or disable the LEDs for each Powerline device: HD Video, SD/DVD Video, or Data. • HD Video. Table 2-1. This is also on the Device Settings Tab. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter...
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...XAV2001 Powerline Utility is connected directly to the new Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter (local) or is plug the new device into an available AC power outlet. 2. To Add a Device from a Locally Connected Computer 1. Start the XAV2001 Powerline Utility. Verify that came with the adapter to the adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet port on page 1-6. • You can use the XAV2001 Powerline Utility... take a minute or two for the utility to Selected Devices button. 8. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Adding a Device to a Powerline Network If you are two ways to set...
...XAV2001 Powerline Utility is connected directly to the new Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter (local) or is plug the new device into an available AC power outlet. 2. To Add a Device from a Locally Connected Computer 1. Start the XAV2001 Powerline Utility. Verify that came with the adapter to the adapter's Ethernet port and an Ethernet port on page 1-6. • You can use the XAV2001 Powerline Utility... take a minute or two for the utility to Selected Devices button. 8. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Adding a Device to a Powerline Network If you are two ways to set...
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... devices before changing it in blue. The password is located on the product label. 5. Click the device name for a remote Powerline device to highlight it on the product label. 2. Select the Device Settings tab. To change the password of HomePlugAV so that ...take a minute or two 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, set all devices in the network to be detected. 2-8 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 Then set all the devices...
... devices before changing it in blue. The password is located on the product label. 5. Click the device name for a remote Powerline device to highlight it on the product label. 2. Select the Device Settings tab. To change the password of HomePlugAV so that ...take a minute or two 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, set all devices in the network to be detected. 2-8 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 Then set all the devices...
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Security XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual From the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility you can perform a number of security functions, such as: • Changing the network encryption key • Setting up a custom network encryption key • Returning to the Factory Default Network Encryption Key • Changing the Network Encryption Key for One Unit at a Time Figure 2-7 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-9 v1.0, November 2009
Security XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual From the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility you can perform a number of security functions, such as: • Changing the network encryption key • Setting up a custom network encryption key • Returning to the Factory Default Network Encryption Key • Changing the Network Encryption Key for One Unit at a Time Figure 2-7 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-9 v1.0, November 2009
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...b. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Changing the Network Encryption Key You can specify the network encryption key from the Security tab. 1. Here you set to Selected Devices button. Type your own Encryption Key This option lets you have two options: a. When completed, the utility displays...encryption key is HomePlugAV. When all the devices are set your own network encryption key. Figure 2-8 2-10 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 The default network encryption key is automatically populated in the field. Check each box next to add ...
...b. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Changing the Network Encryption Key You can specify the network encryption key from the Security tab. 1. Here you set to Selected Devices button. Type your own Encryption Key This option lets you have two options: a. When completed, the utility displays...encryption key is HomePlugAV. When all the devices are set your own network encryption key. Figure 2-8 2-10 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 The default network encryption key is automatically populated in the field. Check each box next to add ...
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... the adapter status. The utility displays a message indicating that all the devices are set up a custom network encryption key for the new device to the default network encryption key and are not listed, see "Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key" in the Device Name column. 3. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User ... steps to set to be identified by its MAC address. 2. Click Apply Security to each device in Appendix B Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 2-11 Note: If one or more of Service (QoS)" on the Device Settings tab. Wait for all the...
... the adapter status. The utility displays a message indicating that all the devices are set up a custom network encryption key for the new device to the default network encryption key and are not listed, see "Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key" in the Device Name column. 3. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User ... steps to set to be identified by its MAC address. 2. Click Apply Security to each device in Appendix B Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 2-11 Note: If one or more of Service (QoS)" on the Device Settings tab. Wait for all the...
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... device into an AC power outlet. 2. Click Apply Security to set. 4. Start the XAV2001 Powerline Utility • Wait for the utility to the Default Network Encryption Key 1. Click the Use Default Encryption Key button. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Returning to detect the devices in your Powerline network. • Check that all the devices in the encryption field. 5.
... device into an AC power outlet. 2. Click Apply Security to set. 4. Start the XAV2001 Powerline Utility • Wait for the utility to the Default Network Encryption Key 1. Click the Use Default Encryption Key button. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Returning to detect the devices in your Powerline network. • Check that all the devices in the encryption field. 5.
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... 2-10 Prioritizing by General Application Type If your Powerline network traffic. Conversely, if it is important that your network to be responsive to database applications, give priority to a particular traffic type. By default, all types of Service routing) Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 2-13 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Quality of Service (QoS) From...
... 2-10 Prioritizing by General Application Type If your Powerline network traffic. Conversely, if it is important that your network to be responsive to database applications, give priority to a particular traffic type. By default, all types of Service routing) Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 2-13 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Quality of Service (QoS) From...
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XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual To set the traffic prioritization rule into the selected Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter device, specify the priority in Layer-2 frames. Start the XAV2001 Powerline Utility and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters connected to the device that is selected on the QoS tab. Note: QoS settings are applied only to the network. 2. Type of... the type of Service routing (ToS) uses prioritization bits in Layer-3 IP packets. These options only apply to 7. 2-14 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual To set the traffic prioritization rule into the selected Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter device, specify the priority in Layer-2 frames. Start the XAV2001 Powerline Utility and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters connected to the device that is selected on the QoS tab. Note: QoS settings are applied only to the network. 2. Type of... the type of Service routing (ToS) uses prioritization bits in Layer-3 IP packets. These options only apply to 7. 2-14 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009
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Using this feature you diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues. Figure 2-12 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 2-15 Diagnostics XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual From the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility, the Diagnostics link helps you can delete a device from the device history, save a report, or print a report.
Using this feature you diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues. Figure 2-12 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1.0, November 2009 2-15 Diagnostics XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual From the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility, the Diagnostics link helps you can delete a device from the device history, save a report, or print a report.
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... or not the operation succeeded. 4. Click the Perform Factory Reset on the Powerline Utility, the Factory Reset option returns the network encryption key to be reset. After you reset it to the factory default. Resetting to reset the device. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Factory Reset From the Advanced Settings tab on Selected Devices button...
... or not the operation succeeded. 4. Click the Perform Factory Reset on the Powerline Utility, the Factory Reset option returns the network encryption key to be reset. After you reset it to the factory default. Resetting to reset the device. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Factory Reset From the Advanced Settings tab on Selected Devices button...