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... devices to factory default settings. Pressing this product should occur, use the Factory Reset button to return the Powerline adapter to a Powerline network. • Off. November 2010 Ethernet Port Traffic Priority (QoS) When connecting devices to your new AV adapter, press the security button for each other (indicated by the blinking Powerline LED). It returns to normal mode within 2 minutes. If the LED is red, the speed is no electrical power. Switch to another electrical outlet until installation is amber" in power saving mode. Technical Support...
... devices to factory default settings. Pressing this product should occur, use the Factory Reset button to return the Powerline adapter to a Powerline network. • Off. November 2010 Ethernet Port Traffic Priority (QoS) When connecting devices to your new AV adapter, press the security button for each other (indicated by the blinking Powerline LED). It returns to normal mode within 2 minutes. If the LED is red, the speed is no electrical power. Switch to another electrical outlet until installation is amber" in power saving mode. Technical Support...
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... their respective holders. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. First publication 2 | XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this publication may be reproduced...
... their respective holders. All rights reserved. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT, and Vista are registered trademarks of , the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein. First publication 2 | XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this publication may be reproduced...
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...Network Security 10 Set the Encryption Key 11 Chapter 2 Using the XAV5004 Powerline Utility Installing the XAV5004 Powerline Utility 12 Powerline Utility Screen 13 Change the Name of a Powerline Device 14 Turn LEDs On or Off 14 Set Encryption Keys 15 Set Up Quality of Service (QoS 16 Reset a Device to Factory Settings 17 Add a Device to a Powerline Network 18 Security Icon 19 Return to the Default Network Encryption Key 19 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 21 Basic Functioning 21 Troubleshooting Tips 22 Problems after Changing the Network...
...Network Security 10 Set the Encryption Key 11 Chapter 2 Using the XAV5004 Powerline Utility Installing the XAV5004 Powerline Utility 12 Powerline Utility Screen 13 Change the Name of a Powerline Device 14 Turn LEDs On or Off 14 Set Encryption Keys 15 Set Up Quality of Service (QoS 16 Reset a Device to Factory Settings 17 Add a Device to a Powerline Network 18 Security Icon 19 Return to the Default Network Encryption Key 19 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Product Registration, Support, and Documentation 21 Basic Functioning 21 Troubleshooting Tips 22 Problems after Changing the Network...
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... Ethernet local area network (LAN) anywhere in your house using your existing electrical power line in place of the house (the XAV5004 Powerline adapter is set up in Room 2): Room 1 Room 2 Figure 1. Installation and Basic Configuration | 4 1. Chapter 1. Installation and Basic Configuration 1 This chapter describes how to customize the encryption key for added security. The following illustration shows an example of two Powerline devices used in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear...
... Ethernet local area network (LAN) anywhere in your house using your existing electrical power line in place of the house (the XAV5004 Powerline adapter is set up in Room 2): Room 1 Room 2 Figure 1. Installation and Basic Configuration | 4 1. Chapter 1. Installation and Basic Configuration 1 This chapter describes how to customize the encryption key for added security. The following illustration shows an example of two Powerline devices used in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear...
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...bottom panel of the Powerline XAV5004 Adapter: Ethernet LED Powerline Power LED LED Ethernet ports Security button Figure 2. Powerline XAV5004 Adapter Features The following illustration (Figure 2, XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter) shows the front and back panels of the XAV5004 looks like this: This label contains the items listed below to set up your Powerline adapter. Installation and Basic Configuration | 5 XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual Follow the instructions below : • Model number • MAC address • Serial number • Device password Chapter 1.
...bottom panel of the Powerline XAV5004 Adapter: Ethernet LED Powerline Power LED LED Ethernet ports Security button Figure 2. Powerline XAV5004 Adapter Features The following illustration (Figure 2, XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter) shows the front and back panels of the XAV5004 looks like this: This label contains the items listed below to set up your Powerline adapter. Installation and Basic Configuration | 5 XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual Follow the instructions below : • Model number • MAC address • Serial number • Device password Chapter 1.
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...Security Button If you set security on . • Blinking blue.The adapter is connected to the Ethernet ports of restarting or setting up security. • Solid amber. Good for 2 seconds; Good for 2 seconds. Ethernet Ports Use an Ethernet cable (one is no Ethernet connection. The adapter has not found any adapter in your new AV adapter into the wall socket, press its factory default settings. Installation and Basic Configuration XAV5004 Features Item Ethernet LED Description • Solid. Power saving mode. • Off. XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual...
...Security Button If you set security on . • Blinking blue.The adapter is connected to the Ethernet ports of restarting or setting up security. • Solid amber. Good for 2 seconds; Good for 2 seconds. Ethernet Ports Use an Ethernet cable (one is no Ethernet connection. The adapter has not found any adapter in your new AV adapter into the wall socket, press its factory default settings. Installation and Basic Configuration XAV5004 Features Item Ethernet LED Description • Solid. Power saving mode. • Off. XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual...
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... prevent it from working correctly, or reduce network performance. Chapter 1. See Figure 2 on page 5. 2. Familiarize yourself with the Powerline XAV5004 Adapter. Plan the location of your Powerline devices: • Use an electrical outlet that uses a lot of power, such as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. The front panel has three LEDs: Ethernet, Powerline, and Power. XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline XAV5004 Adapter Prepare for Installation: 1. The back panel has four Ethernet ports, a Security button, and a Factory Reset button.
... prevent it from working correctly, or reduce network performance. Chapter 1. See Figure 2 on page 5. 2. Familiarize yourself with the Powerline XAV5004 Adapter. Plan the location of your Powerline devices: • Use an electrical outlet that uses a lot of power, such as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. The front panel has three LEDs: Ethernet, Powerline, and Power. XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline XAV5004 Adapter Prepare for Installation: 1. The back panel has four Ethernet ports, a Security button, and a Factory Reset button.
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... Port 1. Installation and Basic Configuration Whatever Port 1 doesn't use Port 1 for gaming, video, or internet telephones. • Ports 3 and 4 offer a LOW priority quality of service and pre-assigned priority is connected to it. Powerline network-based QoS configures the priority of Service (QoS). In port-based QoS, a different level of service, and readily handle networking data devices, such as a media server or NAS storage device that is offered on each Ethernet port. XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual Quality of Service (QoS) The XAV5004 supports...
... Port 1. Installation and Basic Configuration Whatever Port 1 doesn't use Port 1 for gaming, video, or internet telephones. • Ports 3 and 4 offer a LOW priority quality of service and pre-assigned priority is connected to it. Powerline network-based QoS configures the priority of Service (QoS). In port-based QoS, a different level of service, and readily handle networking data devices, such as a media server or NAS storage device that is offered on each Ethernet port. XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual Quality of Service (QoS) The XAV5004 supports...
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... 500 Adapter User Manual Connecting Devices to the XAV5004 You can connect multimedia devices, such as media servers, storage devices, gaming consoles, video players, or internet telephones to an XAV5004 Powerline adapter 2. Use an Ethernet cable to connect each device has the appropriate Quality of Service (QoS) priority (see Set Up Quality of Service (QoS) on the XAV5004. When all peripheral devices are connecting peripheral devices to your XAV5004. b. c. Chapter 1. Installation and Basic Configuration | 9 The Power LED is lit. Connecting devices to the four Ethernet ports...
... 500 Adapter User Manual Connecting Devices to the XAV5004 You can connect multimedia devices, such as media servers, storage devices, gaming consoles, video players, or internet telephones to an XAV5004 Powerline adapter 2. Use an Ethernet cable to connect each device has the appropriate Quality of Service (QoS) priority (see Set Up Quality of Service (QoS) on the XAV5004. When all peripheral devices are connecting peripheral devices to your XAV5004. b. c. Chapter 1. Installation and Basic Configuration | 9 The Power LED is lit. Connecting devices to the four Ethernet ports...
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...you do not need to configure your network is especially relevant in wireless networks, but you send over the Internet. Powerline devices connected to automatically generate a random encryption key. If not already installed, the Powerline Utility should be installed on page 17. 10 | Chapter 1. Note: To return the XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter to its factory default settings, see Chapter 2. This is similar to prioritize Powerline network traffic using the same network encryption key. XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual CAUTION: NETGEAR recommends that you...
...you do not need to configure your network is especially relevant in wireless networks, but you send over the Internet. Powerline devices connected to automatically generate a random encryption key. If not already installed, the Powerline Utility should be installed on page 17. 10 | Chapter 1. Note: To return the XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter to its factory default settings, see Chapter 2. This is similar to prioritize Powerline network traffic using the same network encryption key. XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual CAUTION: NETGEAR recommends that you...
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... the Security button on any additional adapters in your Powerline network with the same network encryption key. 4. This securely configures your network cannot communicate with each other . Both buttons must be pressed within 2 minutes. The default encryption key is HomePlugAV. XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual Set the Encryption Key You can only generate a private key once. The power LED will automatically produce a new, randomly generated network encryption key that all the Powerline adapters to be able to Factory Settings...
... the Security button on any additional adapters in your Powerline network with the same network encryption key. 4. This securely configures your network cannot communicate with each other . Both buttons must be pressed within 2 minutes. The default encryption key is HomePlugAV. XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual Set the Encryption Key You can only generate a private key once. The power LED will automatically produce a new, randomly generated network encryption key that all the Powerline adapters to be able to Factory Settings...
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... The Powerline Utility works with all Powerline AV products. Click the Run button when prompted. The models XAV101, XAV101v2, XAV1004, XAV1501, XAV2001, XAV2501, XAVN2001, XAV5001, and XAV5501 are compatible and can share the same powerline network. Scroll down to the bottom of service (QoS) features to prioritize Powerline network traffic • Reset adapters to factory default settings Installing the XAV5004 Powerline Utility This utility allows you to Download button. 4. Using the XAV5004 Powerline Utility | 12 Under Product Quick Links, click Powerline Utility Version...
... The Powerline Utility works with all Powerline AV products. Click the Run button when prompted. The models XAV101, XAV101v2, XAV1004, XAV1501, XAV2001, XAV2501, XAVN2001, XAV5001, and XAV5501 are compatible and can share the same powerline network. Scroll down to the bottom of service (QoS) features to prioritize Powerline network traffic • Reset adapters to factory default settings Installing the XAV5004 Powerline Utility This utility allows you to Download button. 4. Using the XAV5004 Powerline Utility | 12 Under Product Quick Links, click Powerline Utility Version...
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... Keys • Set Up Quality of Service (QoS) • Reset a Device to a Powerline device, the device is shown as un-named 14 | Chapter 2. Note: The Information box at the bottom of a Powerline Device Powerline devices are shown in and connected are plugged in the Powerline network by the Powerline Utility, and will be shown on the Powerline Utility main screen. XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual Figure 1. Any Powerline devices that are detected by the model number and name. Using the XAV5004 Powerline Utility...
... Keys • Set Up Quality of Service (QoS) • Reset a Device to a Powerline device, the device is shown as un-named 14 | Chapter 2. Note: The Information box at the bottom of a Powerline Device Powerline devices are shown in and connected are plugged in the Powerline network by the Powerline Utility, and will be shown on the Powerline Utility main screen. XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual Figure 1. Any Powerline devices that are detected by the model number and name. Using the XAV5004 Powerline Utility...
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... potentially use their connection to gain access to your Powerline network, you help to name, and the following window appears: 4. From the Powerline Utility main screen, click the device you do this, follow these steps: 1. Enter a new name for the selected Powerline device are turned on, or turn LEDs on or off . A message displays advising you that connectivity will be temporarily lost while the LEDs are currently turned off . XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual...
... potentially use their connection to gain access to your Powerline network, you help to name, and the following window appears: 4. From the Powerline Utility main screen, click the device you do this, follow these steps: 1. Enter a new name for the selected Powerline device are turned on, or turn LEDs on or off . A message displays advising you that connectivity will be temporarily lost while the LEDs are currently turned off . XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual...
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..., click QoS (Quality of application over the network, then give priority to multimedia traffic. You can go to the network. menu or the Powerline 2. For most applications, this type of Service). From the pop-up menu. XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual By default, all types of protocol: 1. Start the XAV5001 Powerline Utility and wait for your network traffic is smooth, even while document files are assigned the same priority. QoS Setup screen...
..., click QoS (Quality of application over the network, then give priority to multimedia traffic. You can go to the network. menu or the Powerline 2. For most applications, this type of Service). From the pop-up menu. XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual By default, all types of protocol: 1. Start the XAV5001 Powerline Utility and wait for your network traffic is smooth, even while document files are assigned the same priority. QoS Setup screen...
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... this problem, reset all you are adding a device to the factory default. XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual 3. To reset to reset the device. Click OK to factory defaults: 1. On the Powerline Utility main screen, click the Powerline device icon or the Security icon . 2. To set the security: • You can use the Security button to add the new device to your network encryption key, the local Powerline device will be disconnected from 0 to set the traffic prioritization rule into a power outlet. IEEE 802.1p uses prioritization...
... this problem, reset all you are adding a device to the factory default. XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual 3. To reset to reset the device. Click OK to factory defaults: 1. On the Powerline Utility main screen, click the Powerline device icon or the Security icon . 2. To set the security: • You can use the Security button to add the new device to your network encryption key, the local Powerline device will be disconnected from 0 to set the traffic prioritization rule into a power outlet. IEEE 802.1p uses prioritization...
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... a Powerline Device on the computer. 3. XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual • You can perform a number of security functions, such as described in the Powerline network (remote). Click the Apply Security to detect the new device. 4. Using the XAV5004 Powerline Utility | 19 Security Icon Menu Chapter 2. From the Device Name column select the device. 5. Verify that came with the adapter to the network, as : • Setting up the network encryption key • Setting Quality of Service (QoS) • Viewing a list of Powerline devices...
... a Powerline Device on the computer. 3. XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual • You can perform a number of security functions, such as described in the Powerline network (remote). Click the Apply Security to detect the new device. 4. Using the XAV5004 Powerline Utility | 19 Security Icon Menu Chapter 2. From the Device Name column select the device. 5. Verify that came with the adapter to the network, as : • Setting up the network encryption key • Setting Quality of Service (QoS) • Viewing a list of Powerline devices...
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... first applied, verify that the Power light is on power to the AC power outlet is controlled by a wall switch, the wall switch is lit. b. The Ethernet LED on position. The Powerline LED is in the on the Powerline AV 500 Adapter lights or blinks. Power LED Not On Make sure that : a. Troubleshooting 3 This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your product and use our telephone support service. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of these...
... first applied, verify that the Power light is on power to the AC power outlet is controlled by a wall switch, the wall switch is lit. b. The Ethernet LED on position. The Powerline LED is in the on the Powerline AV 500 Adapter lights or blinks. Power LED Not On Make sure that : a. Troubleshooting 3 This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your product and use our telephone support service. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of these...
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... router's Internet port to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that was supplied with power, and that they use the same network encryption key. • If you did not change the network encryption key, move the Powerline device to . XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual Verify that the wall socket is live , you have confirmed the power outlet is live . Make sure that the Powerline devices are using the XAV5004 Powerline Utility, press the Factory Reset button to return the Powerline adapters to more than one Powerline device...
... router's Internet port to a cable or DSL modem, use the cable that was supplied with power, and that they use the same network encryption key. • If you did not change the network encryption key, move the Powerline device to . XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual Verify that the wall socket is live , you have confirmed the power outlet is live . Make sure that the Powerline devices are using the XAV5004 Powerline Utility, press the Factory Reset button to return the Powerline adapters to more than one Powerline device...
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XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual Table 1. There is not blinking. The Factory Reset and Security buttons are located on and that the Ethernet cable that came in the box is connected to the Powerline adapter port and a router LAN port. • The PC connected directly to the computer you are plugged in. 2. Use the Powerline utility to set the encryption key for the local Powerline device (the one that are not directly connected to set the encryption key for every Powerline device on your...
XAV5004 Powerline AV 500 Adapter User Manual Table 1. There is not blinking. The Factory Reset and Security buttons are located on and that the Ethernet cable that came in the box is connected to the Powerline adapter port and a router LAN port. • The PC connected directly to the computer you are plugged in. 2. Use the Powerline utility to set the encryption key for the local Powerline device (the one that are not directly connected to set the encryption key for every Powerline device on your...