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... Windows Vista is damaged. - Other brand and product names are trademarks of product and software upgrades. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are marked with the triangular symbol with faster expert technical support and timely notices of NETGEAR. © 2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. The power cable, extension cable, or plug is a trademark of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. NETGEAR, INC. Only a trained service...
... Windows Vista is damaged. - Other brand and product names are trademarks of product and software upgrades. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows NT are marked with the triangular symbol with faster expert technical support and timely notices of NETGEAR. © 2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. The power cable, extension cable, or plug is a trademark of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate. NETGEAR, INC. Only a trained service...
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...; Use the product only with the power available in your troubleshooting guide or contact your trained service provider. • Do not push any cables. • Do not modify power cables or plugs. • Do not spill food or liquids on your system components, and never operate the product in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Position system cables and power cables...
...; Use the product only with the power available in your troubleshooting guide or contact your trained service provider. • Do not push any cables. • Do not modify power cables or plugs. • Do not spill food or liquids on your system components, and never operate the product in electrical power, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Position system cables and power cables...
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... Ethernet Adapter User Guide About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope i Chapter 1 Installation and Basic Configuration Package Contents ...1-1 How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network 1-2 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 1-3 The Label on the Rear Panel of the XAV101 1-4 Preparing to Install Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 1-4 Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router 1-5 Understanding Powerline Network Security 1-6 Using the Security Button to Change the Default Encryption Key in Your Network .1-7 Chapter 2 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility...
... Ethernet Adapter User Guide About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope i Chapter 1 Installation and Basic Configuration Package Contents ...1-1 How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network 1-2 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 1-3 The Label on the Rear Panel of the XAV101 1-4 Preparing to Install Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 1-4 Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router 1-5 Understanding Powerline Network Security 1-6 Using the Security Button to Change the Default Encryption Key in Your Network .1-7 Chapter 2 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility...
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... special messages: Note: This format is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Italic Bold italic Emphasis, books, CDs User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text URL links • Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide describes how to highlight information of this manual is intended for readers with intermediate...
... special messages: Note: This format is used to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. This manual uses the following typographical conventions: Italic Bold italic Emphasis, books, CDs User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text URL links • Formats. About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide describes how to highlight information of this manual is intended for readers with intermediate...
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website at http://www.netgear.com/support. This manual is written for the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter January 2009 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Scope. ii v2.0, January 2009
website at http://www.netgear.com/support. This manual is written for the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter according to these specifications: Product Version Manual Publication Date XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter January 2009 Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Scope. ii v2.0, January 2009
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... to prioritize Powerline network traffic with Quality of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter for repair. 1-1 v2.0, January 2009 Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter • Installation Guide • An Ethernet cable • Resource...
... to prioritize Powerline network traffic with Quality of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to return the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter for repair. 1-1 v2.0, January 2009 Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter • Installation Guide • An Ethernet cable • Resource...
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...The following figure shows an example of a Powerline network with two Powerline devices. The Powerline network connects to extend your Ethernet network anywhere in your house using your existing electrical power line. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network You can use Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to an Ethernet network: Internet XAV101 Powerline network (always encrypted) XAV101 Figure 1-1 Router Ethernet network Notebook PC Ethernet network Desktop PC 1-2 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009
...The following figure shows an example of a Powerline network with two Powerline devices. The Powerline network connects to extend your Ethernet network anywhere in your house using your existing electrical power line. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network You can use Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to an Ethernet network: Internet XAV101 Powerline network (always encrypted) XAV101 Figure 1-1 Router Ethernet network Notebook PC Ethernet network Desktop PC 1-2 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009
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... describes the buttons, status lights, and port. The color indicates the speed of the Powerline link: • Green. Table 1-1. The adapter has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same Powerline network encryption key. The link is 50 Mbps to a Powerline network. • Blinking. There is sending or receiving data. • Off. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description Item Power Light Powerline Light Ethernet Light Description • Solid green. The link is no Ethernet connection. The Ethernet port is linked, but there is...
... describes the buttons, status lights, and port. The color indicates the speed of the Powerline link: • Green. Table 1-1. The adapter has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same Powerline network encryption key. The link is 50 Mbps to a Powerline network. • Blinking. There is sending or receiving data. • Off. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description Item Power Light Powerline Light Ethernet Light Description • Solid green. The link is no Ethernet connection. The Ethernet port is linked, but there is...
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... Internet connection is configured to Change the Default Encryption Key in Your Network" on your Powerline devices: 1-4 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009 The side panel has a Security button, a Reset button, and an Ethernet port. 3. The front panel has three lights: Power, Powerline, and Ethernet. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description (continued) Item Description (continued) Security button Configure security (see "Using the Security Button to work on page 1-7). Usually, the default configuration settings...
... Internet connection is configured to Change the Default Encryption Key in Your Network" on your Powerline devices: 1-4 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009 The side panel has a Security button, a Reset button, and an Ethernet port. 3. The front panel has three lights: Power, Powerline, and Ethernet. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description (continued) Item Description (continued) Security button Configure security (see "Using the Security Button to work on page 1-7). Usually, the default configuration settings...
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... connect each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to an Ethernet port on . 2. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Supplied Ethernet cable Figure 1-3 The Power and Ethernet lights on the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter should turn on a computer or peripheral. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-5 v2.0, January 2009 Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router Follow these steps: 1. Use the blue Ethernet cable from the XAV101 package to connect it from working correctly, or degrade the network performance. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Do not connect...
... connect each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to an Ethernet port on . 2. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Supplied Ethernet cable Figure 1-3 The Power and Ethernet lights on the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter should turn on a computer or peripheral. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-5 v2.0, January 2009 Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router Follow these steps: 1. Use the blue Ethernet cable from the XAV101 package to connect it from working correctly, or degrade the network performance. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Do not connect...
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... lights work, see "Basic Functioning" on . See the following section, "Understanding Powerline Network Security. Make sure that you need software to configure your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters. Encryption of Powerline adapters with a Powerline network can use this to gain access to change the Powerline encryption key. Wait up security, anyone nearby with the same network encryption key. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 4. Understanding Powerline Network Security Powerline devices on page 1-3. 5. The security used by the Powerline network. There...
... lights work, see "Basic Functioning" on . See the following section, "Understanding Powerline Network Security. Make sure that you need software to configure your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters. Encryption of Powerline adapters with a Powerline network can use this to gain access to change the Powerline encryption key. Wait up security, anyone nearby with the same network encryption key. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 4. Understanding Powerline Network Security Powerline devices on page 1-3. 5. The security used by the Powerline network. There...
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... a private key once. To use a private encryption key instead of the second adapter for 2 seconds. The adapters retain security settings even if they are plugged in your network cannot communicate with the same network encryption key. b. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Use the XAV101 Configuration Utility, on any adapter in Your Network Follow these steps: a. The power LED will produce a new, randomly generated network encryption key that all the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to...
... a private key once. To use a private encryption key instead of the second adapter for 2 seconds. The adapters retain security settings even if they are plugged in your network cannot communicate with the same network encryption key. b. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Use the XAV101 Configuration Utility, on any adapter in Your Network Follow these steps: a. The power LED will produce a new, randomly generated network encryption key that all the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to...
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... into a CD drive on the computer originally used to a powerline adapter. 2-1 v2.0, January 2009 Installing the XAV101 Configuration Utility (Recommended) This utility provides you are working from one computer. The CD automatically starts and displays the following screen: Figure 2-1 1. To install the XAV101 Configuration Utility: 1. All devices on a Powerline network can use the XAV101 Configuration Utility. You can install the Powerline configuration utility on the computer connected locally to the new adapter, or open...
... into a CD drive on the computer originally used to a powerline adapter. 2-1 v2.0, January 2009 Installing the XAV101 Configuration Utility (Recommended) This utility provides you are working from one computer. The CD automatically starts and displays the following screen: Figure 2-1 1. To install the XAV101 Configuration Utility: 1. All devices on a Powerline network can use the XAV101 Configuration Utility. You can install the Powerline configuration utility on the computer connected locally to the new adapter, or open...
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.... The MAC address for the local Powerline device. Keeping an connected Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the configuration utility will keep it . This column shows whether the device is Public. The following table describes the features in . Table 2-1. The device name is the one connected with an Ethernet cable to the computer that you are using to run this utility. Main Tab XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide You...
.... The MAC address for the local Powerline device. Keeping an connected Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the configuration utility will keep it . This column shows whether the device is Public. The following table describes the features in . Table 2-1. The device name is the one connected with an Ethernet cable to the computer that you are using to run this utility. Main Tab XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide You...
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... Video, or Data. • HD Video. The firmware version for a Powerline device. See "Resetting to your computer with an Ethernet cable before you run the Upgrade Tool. 2-4 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 Be sure the adapter you install the configuration utility, it also installs the firmware upgrade tool. The LEDs are enabled by default. Reset a device to update the firmware. The transmit and receive link speed is plugged in to a power source, and connected to Factory...
... Video, or Data. • HD Video. The firmware version for a Powerline device. See "Resetting to your computer with an Ethernet cable before you run the Upgrade Tool. 2-4 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 Be sure the adapter you install the configuration utility, it also installs the firmware upgrade tool. The LEDs are enabled by default. Reset a device to update the firmware. The transmit and receive link speed is plugged in to a power source, and connected to Factory...
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... sections. If the network encryption key has been customized: • You can use the XAV101 Configuration Utility to add the new device to a different device in the following message displays: Figure 2-9 The device password is connected to the network, as described in the Powerline network (remote). Check that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the network to the Device Name column. 6. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 3. Select the check...
... sections. If the network encryption key has been customized: • You can use the XAV101 Configuration Utility to add the new device to a different device in the following message displays: Figure 2-9 The device password is connected to the network, as described in the Powerline network (remote). Check that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the network to the Device Name column. 6. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 3. Select the check...
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...; MAC address • IP port • VLAN tags • ToS (Type of Service routing) To set the priority of data transfers by General Application Type If your network traffic is more important for the utility to detect the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters connected to this works fine. Start the XAV101 Configuration Utility and wait for your network encryption key. If it is a mix of multimedia and document...
...; MAC address • IP port • VLAN tags • ToS (Type of Service routing) To set the priority of data transfers by General Application Type If your network traffic is more important for the utility to detect the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters connected to this works fine. Start the XAV101 Configuration Utility and wait for your network encryption key. If it is a mix of multimedia and document...
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... Ethernet Adapter lights or blinks. The Powerline LED is solid green. Registration is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to : http://www.netgear.com/support. If any of these conditions does not occur, refer to the XAV101 devices, the following section. 3-1 v2.0, January 2009 Basic Functioning After you can use our telephone support service. The power light...
... Ethernet Adapter lights or blinks. The Powerline LED is solid green. Registration is connected to the Internet, click the Knowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to : http://www.netgear.com/support. If any of these conditions does not occur, refer to the XAV101 devices, the following section. 3-1 v2.0, January 2009 Basic Functioning After you can use our telephone support service. The power light...
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Problem Power light is off . If this fixes the problem, see the User Manual for instructions about setting the network encryption key. Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key If your Powerline devices stopped communicating after you used the NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility to the electrical outlet, and the Powerline device is supplied to change the network encryption key, move the Powerline device to a closer location. • If the problem occurred after you changed the network encryption key using the reset or Security button. Problem using the...
Problem Power light is off . If this fixes the problem, see the User Manual for instructions about setting the network encryption key. Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key If your Powerline devices stopped communicating after you used the NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility to the electrical outlet, and the Powerline device is supplied to change the network encryption key, move the Powerline device to a closer location. • If the problem occurred after you changed the network encryption key using the reset or Security button. Problem using the...
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.... XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1. Figure 3-1 2. Select the local device. 3. If the utility does not detect them all the devices, you can specify a new network encryption key as follows: 1. For each Powerline device and set to assign in Chapter 2. Check that the utility detects all the devices that the utility detects all your Powerline devices, you must connect your Powerline network. Troubleshooting 3-3 v2.0, January 2009 Open the XAV101 Configuration Utility and select...
.... XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1. Figure 3-1 2. Select the local device. 3. If the utility does not detect them all the devices, you can specify a new network encryption key as follows: 1. For each Powerline device and set to assign in Chapter 2. Check that the utility detects all the devices that the utility detects all your Powerline devices, you must connect your Powerline network. Troubleshooting 3-3 v2.0, January 2009 Open the XAV101 Configuration Utility and select...