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... and Basic Configuration How the Powerline AV 500 Adapter Fits in Your Network 4 XAV5001 Features 5 XAV5001 Product Label 5 LED and Feature Descriptions 5 Installing Your Powerline AV 500 Adapter 7 Prepare for Installation 7 Connecting an XAV5001 Adapter to the Router 8 Adding Adapters to Your Network 9 Understanding Powerline Network Security 10 Set the Encryption Key 10 Chapter 2 Using the XAV5001 Powerline Utility Installing the XAV5001 Powerline Utility 12 Powerline Utility Screen 13 Change the Name...
... and Basic Configuration How the Powerline AV 500 Adapter Fits in Your Network 4 XAV5001 Features 5 XAV5001 Product Label 5 LED and Feature Descriptions 5 Installing Your Powerline AV 500 Adapter 7 Prepare for Installation 7 Connecting an XAV5001 Adapter to the Router 8 Adding Adapters to Your Network 9 Understanding Powerline Network Security 10 Set the Encryption Key 10 Chapter 2 Using the XAV5001 Powerline Utility Installing the XAV5001 Powerline Utility 12 Powerline Utility Screen 13 Change the Name...
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... and Basic Configuration The adapter has not found any adapter in your new AV adapter into the computer or other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. then press the Security button on your other adapters, after you pick the electrical outlet with the XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter into this port and...
... and Basic Configuration The adapter has not found any adapter in your new AV adapter into the computer or other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. then press the Security button on your other adapters, after you pick the electrical outlet with the XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter into this port and...
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... a Powerline adapter CAUTION: NETGEAR recommends that you can access the Internet from the Powerline adapter to an Ethernet port located on . Installation and Basic Configuration | 9 Test to make sure that each Powerline adapter to be recognized by the Powerline adapter. For details about how the LEDs work, see Table 1 on page 10. Figure 4. See Understanding Powerline Network Security on page 6. 5. XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter...
... a Powerline adapter CAUTION: NETGEAR recommends that you can access the Internet from the Powerline adapter to an Ethernet port located on . Installation and Basic Configuration | 9 Test to make sure that each Powerline adapter to be recognized by the Powerline adapter. For details about how the LEDs work, see Table 1 on page 10. Figure 4. See Understanding Powerline Network Security on page 6. 5. XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter...
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... XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter to prioritize Powerline network traffic using Powerline or HomePlug devices then you will need to install the Powerline adapters and get them up security on your Powerline network. • Use the Security button located on the adapter ...Powerline Utility should be able to configure your network and information you send over the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter, you specify. See Installing the XAV5001 Powerline Utility on your network is HomePlugAV. See Set the Encryption Key . • Use the XAV5001 Powerline Utility to communicate with a Powerline...
... XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter to prioritize Powerline network traffic using Powerline or HomePlug devices then you will need to install the Powerline adapters and get them up security on your Powerline network. • Use the Security button located on the adapter ...Powerline Utility should be able to configure your network and information you send over the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter, you specify. See Installing the XAV5001 Powerline Utility on your network is HomePlugAV. See Set the Encryption Key . • Use the XAV5001 Powerline Utility to communicate with a Powerline...
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... use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility to: • Set up menu, select Save Target As, and save the Powerline utility to the directory of service (QoS) features to prioritize Powerline network traffic • Reset adapters to factory default settings Installing the XAV5001 Powerline Utility This utility allows you to install and use the XAV5001 Powerline Utility. 2. The Powerline Utility works with all Powerline AV products. To install the XAV5001 Powerline Utility: 1. Chapter...
... use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility to: • Set up menu, select Save Target As, and save the Powerline utility to the directory of service (QoS) features to prioritize Powerline network traffic • Reset adapters to factory default settings Installing the XAV5001 Powerline Utility This utility allows you to install and use the XAV5001 Powerline Utility. 2. The Powerline Utility works with all Powerline AV products. To install the XAV5001 Powerline Utility: 1. Chapter...
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XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual The Welcome screen displays: 6. The Powerline Utility shortcut icon appears on your desktop. • Navigate to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility Powerline Utility Screen When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to a screen that shows all devices are two ways to update the screen. If all the devices in your desktop: 7. Chapter 2. There are not ...
XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual The Welcome screen displays: 6. The Powerline Utility shortcut icon appears on your desktop. • Navigate to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility Powerline Utility Screen When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to a screen that shows all devices are two ways to update the screen. If all the devices in your desktop: 7. Chapter 2. There are not ...
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... un-named. 14 | Chapter 2. XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual Figure 5. Powerline Utility main screen Note: The Information box at the bottom of a Powerline Device Powerline devices are detected by the model number and name. Using the XAV5001 Powerline Utility Any Powerline devices that are plugged in and connected are identified in the Powerline network by the Powerline Utility, and shown on the Powerline Utility main screen.
... un-named. 14 | Chapter 2. XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual Figure 5. Powerline Utility main screen Note: The Information box at the bottom of a Powerline Device Powerline devices are detected by the model number and name. Using the XAV5001 Powerline Utility Any Powerline devices that are plugged in and connected are identified in the Powerline network by the Powerline Utility, and shown on the Powerline Utility main screen.
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...to name, and the following screen displays: 4. Set Encryption Keys By encrypting the information you send over the Powerline XAV5001 Adapter, you want to your network. Using the XAV5001 Powerline Utility | 15 If you do this, follow these steps: 1. The following pop-up menu, click Turn LED...each device in your Powerline network: 1. To do not set up security on your network, anyone nearby with a Powerline network can turn off LEDs if they are currently turned off. XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual To name any Powerline device in your Powerline network, you can ...
...to name, and the following screen displays: 4. Set Encryption Keys By encrypting the information you send over the Powerline XAV5001 Adapter, you want to your network. Using the XAV5001 Powerline Utility | 15 If you do this, follow these steps: 1. The following pop-up menu, click Turn LED...each device in your Powerline network: 1. To do not set up security on your network, anyone nearby with a Powerline network can turn off LEDs if they are currently turned off. XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual To name any Powerline device in your Powerline network, you can ...
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.... 4. Using the XAV5001 Powerline Utility This option lets you set your Powerline network traffic. 16 | Chapter 2. The following screen displays: Figure 6. Click OK. 7. Click the Powerline device icon or the Security icon screen. Security Screen 3. On the pop-up menu, click Security. Select the check box for each Device Name for the Powerline network: 1. XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual...
.... 4. Using the XAV5001 Powerline Utility This option lets you set your Powerline network traffic. 16 | Chapter 2. The following screen displays: Figure 6. Click OK. 7. Click the Powerline device icon or the Security icon screen. Security Screen 3. On the pop-up menu, click Security. Select the check box for each Device Name for the Powerline network: 1. XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual...
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... multimedia applications. Start the XAV5001 Powerline Utility and wait for your multimedia playback is smooth, even while document files are situations where performance improves if you might want to give priority to this works fine. Figure 7. QoS Setup screen Chapter 2. XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual By default, all types of Service). The Powerline adapter supports the following: •...
... multimedia applications. Start the XAV5001 Powerline Utility and wait for your multimedia playback is smooth, even while document files are situations where performance improves if you might want to give priority to this works fine. Figure 7. QoS Setup screen Chapter 2. XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual By default, all types of Service). The Powerline adapter supports the following: •...
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... you are applied only to QoS-configured business networks. XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual 3. See Adding Adapters to do is disconnected from 0 to the factory default. IEEE 802.1p uses prioritization bits in Layer-3 IP packets. A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded. Using the XAV5001 Powerline Utility Click Apply. Note: QoS settings are adding a device...
... you are applied only to QoS-configured business networks. XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual 3. See Adding Adapters to do is disconnected from 0 to the factory default. IEEE 802.1p uses prioritization bits in Layer-3 IP packets. A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded. Using the XAV5001 Powerline Utility Click Apply. Note: QoS settings are adding a device...
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... computer running the XAV5001 Powerline Utility is connected directly to the new Powerline adapter (local) or is connected to a different device in the following menu displays: Figure 8. Re-name the device if you wish (see Change the Name of a Powerline Device on the computer. 3. Click the Apply Security to detect the new device. 4. XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual •...
... computer running the XAV5001 Powerline Utility is connected directly to the new Powerline adapter (local) or is connected to a different device in the following menu displays: Figure 8. Re-name the device if you wish (see Change the Name of a Powerline Device on the computer. 3. Click the Apply Security to detect the new device. 4. XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual •...
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... key, HomePlugAV, displays in your Powerline XAV5001 adapter is printed on the product label located on the back of the adapter. 3. When completed, the utility displays a message indicating that the operation was successful. 7. The password is connected to any Powerline device you must enter its password. Click OK. 20 | Chapter 2. XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual Return to Selected Devices...
... key, HomePlugAV, displays in your Powerline XAV5001 adapter is printed on the product label located on the back of the adapter. 3. When completed, the utility displays a message indicating that the operation was successful. 7. The password is connected to any Powerline device you must enter its password. Click OK. 20 | Chapter 2. XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual Return to Selected Devices...
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... on . 22 | Appendix Problem Recommendation Power LED is not plugged into outlets with power, and that they use the Powerline utility to its factory default settings. XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual LED Troubleshooting Tips Table 1. The adapter enters power saving mode if the Ethernet port is off . LED and Feature Troubleshooting Table 2. The Reset and Security...
... on . 22 | Appendix Problem Recommendation Power LED is not plugged into outlets with power, and that they use the Powerline utility to its factory default settings. XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual LED Troubleshooting Tips Table 1. The adapter enters power saving mode if the Ethernet port is off . LED and Feature Troubleshooting Table 2. The Reset and Security...
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... that you are using ). 3. To fix this problem: 1. XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual Problems after Changing the Network Encryption Key If your Powerline devices stop communicating after you have used the NETGEAR XAV5001 Powerline Utility, it is probably because the encryption key is not the same for the local Powerline device (the one that is connected to the computer...
... that you are using ). 3. To fix this problem: 1. XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual Problems after Changing the Network Encryption Key If your Powerline devices stop communicating after you have used the NETGEAR XAV5001 Powerline Utility, it is probably because the encryption key is not the same for the local Powerline device (the one that is connected to the computer...
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Index A add a device, local 18 add adapters 9 B bandwidth 24 basic configuration 4 basic functioning 21 button descriptions 5 C compatibility 24 compliance 27 customer support 21 D ... band 24 front panel 5 H humidity operating, storage 24 I install Powerline adapter 7 Powerline utility 12 L LED descriptions 5 troubleshooting 22 M modulation type 24 P Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter install 7 Powerline utility install 12 using 12 product registration 21 R rear panel 5 registration 21 router, connect to adapter 8 S safety agency approvals 25 safety information 25 security 19 understanding 10...
Index A add a device, local 18 add adapters 9 B bandwidth 24 basic configuration 4 basic functioning 21 button descriptions 5 C compatibility 24 compliance 27 customer support 21 D ... band 24 front panel 5 H humidity operating, storage 24 I install Powerline adapter 7 Powerline utility 12 L LED descriptions 5 troubleshooting 22 M modulation type 24 P Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter install 7 Powerline utility install 12 using 12 product registration 21 R rear panel 5 registration 21 router, connect to adapter 8 S safety agency approvals 25 safety information 25 security 19 understanding 10...