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... 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...
... 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...
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... Ethernet Adapter and explains how to install it and to use the Security button to return the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter for repair. 1-1 v2.0, January 2009 For information about using the XAV101 configuration utility to configure Powerline security or to prioritize Powerline network traffic with Quality of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR...
... Ethernet Adapter and explains how to install it and to use the Security button to return the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter for repair. 1-1 v2.0, January 2009 For information about using the XAV101 configuration utility to configure Powerline security or to prioritize Powerline network traffic with Quality of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR...
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... an example of a Powerline network with two Powerline devices. 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 Powerline network connects to extend...
... an example of a Powerline network with two Powerline devices. 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 Powerline network connects to extend...
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.... • Orange. There is 50 Mbps to a Powerline network. • Blinking. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description Item Power Light Powerline Light Ethernet Light Description • Solid green. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter The following illustration shows the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter front and side panels: Power light Powerline light Ethernet light Security button Reset button Ethernet...
.... • Orange. There is 50 Mbps to a Powerline network. • Blinking. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description Item Power Light Powerline Light Ethernet Light Description • Solid green. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter The following illustration shows the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter front and side panels: Power light Powerline light Ethernet light Security button Reset button Ethernet...
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... object such as a pen or a paper clip to Change the Default Encryption Key in Your Network" on your Powerline devices: 1-4 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 1-1. Reset button To reset, use the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter has an Ethernet port available and is available on page 1-7). The...
... object such as a pen or a paper clip to Change the Default Encryption Key in Your Network" on your Powerline devices: 1-4 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 1-1. Reset button To reset, use the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter has an Ethernet port available and is available on page 1-7). The...
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.... Use the blue Ethernet cable from your Powerline network. 3. It is located near an appliance that the Powerline network can gain access to an Ethernet port on . 2. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-5 v2.0, January 2009 Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to be included in your computer. Plug a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter into a power outlet near the computers and peripherals...
.... Use the blue Ethernet cable from your Powerline network. 3. It is located near an appliance that the Powerline network can gain access to an Ethernet port on . 2. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-5 v2.0, January 2009 Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to be included in your computer. Plug a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter into a power outlet near the computers and peripherals...
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... especially relevant in Your Network." 1-6 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009 NETGEAR recommends that each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 4. Wait up security, anyone nearby with the same network encryption key. If you send over the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter helps keep it secure. A Powerline network consists of the information...
... especially relevant in Your Network." 1-6 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009 NETGEAR recommends that each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 4. Wait up security, anyone nearby with the same network encryption key. If you send over the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter helps keep it secure. A Powerline network consists of the information...
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... these steps: a. To use a private encryption key instead of the second adapter for 2 seconds. This securely configures your Powerline network with a network encryption key that each other adapters in your network cannot communicate with each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter will start blinking after you release the button. To replace a private key, first reset the unit back to its...
... these steps: a. To use a private encryption key instead of the second adapter for 2 seconds. This securely configures your Powerline network with a network encryption key that each other adapters in your network cannot communicate with each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter will start blinking after you release the button. To replace a private key, first reset the unit back to its...
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... the XAV101 Configuration Utility: 1. The CD automatically starts and displays the following screen: Figure 2-1 1. If you add another Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Powerline network, you with the option of service (QoS) features to prioritize Powerline network traffic. Chapter 2 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility This chapter explains how to use this procedure assumes that is connected...
... the XAV101 Configuration Utility: 1. The CD automatically starts and displays the following screen: Figure 2-1 1. If you add another Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Powerline network, you with the option of service (QoS) features to prioritize Powerline network traffic. Chapter 2 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility This chapter explains how to use this procedure assumes that is connected...
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... detected, after the scan has completed. Main Tab XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide You can start the XAV101 Configuration Utility by the utility. The XAV101 Configuration Utility displays its Main tab: 4 Figure 2-4 Note the message at the bottom of network for the Powerline device. Table 2-1. The default setting is the one connected...
... detected, after the scan has completed. Main Tab XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide You can start the XAV101 Configuration Utility by the utility. The XAV101 Configuration Utility displays its Main tab: 4 Figure 2-4 Note the message at the bottom of network for the Powerline device. Table 2-1. The default setting is the one connected...
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...the Upgrade Tool. 2-4 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 Enable or disable the LEDS for Powerline devices. Be sure the adapter you install the configuration utility, it also installs the firmware upgrade tool. See "Using the Firmware Upgrade ...can handle high-definition video traffic smoothly. The firmware version for each Powerline device. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 2-1. The device cannot handle video data smoothly. Scan the network for a Powerline device. This status will be handled smoothly: HD Video, DVD Video...
...the Upgrade Tool. 2-4 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 Enable or disable the LEDS for Powerline devices. Be sure the adapter you install the configuration utility, it also installs the firmware upgrade tool. See "Using the Firmware Upgrade ...can handle high-definition video traffic smoothly. The firmware version for each Powerline device. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 2-1. The device cannot handle video data smoothly. Scan the network for a Powerline device. This status will be handled smoothly: HD Video, DVD Video...
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XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1. Figure 2-5 2. Repeat this process to proceed. Click Next to upgrade all the adapters in your network. Follow the screen prompts to the XAV101 program group and select the Upgrade Tool. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-5 v2.0, January 2009 Figure 2-6 The Upgrade Tool finds the adapter. 3. At the end, click Finish when done. Go to proceed with the upgrade. Note: If the firmware on the attached adapter is already up-to-date, the Upgrade Tool will notify you accordingly. 4.
XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1. Figure 2-5 2. Repeat this process to proceed. Click Next to upgrade all the adapters in your network. Follow the screen prompts to the XAV101 program group and select the Upgrade Tool. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-5 v2.0, January 2009 Figure 2-6 The Upgrade Tool finds the adapter. 3. At the end, click Finish when done. Go to proceed with the upgrade. Note: If the firmware on the attached adapter is already up-to-date, the Upgrade Tool will notify you accordingly. 4.
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Only one device at a time can be disconnected from the network when you reset it to its default value of HomePlugAV. Note: If you reset the local device. 2-6 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 To avoid this problem, reset all remote devices before you customized your network encryption key, the local Powerline device will be reset. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Resetting to Factory Defaults This option returns the network encryption key to the factory default.
Only one device at a time can be disconnected from the network when you reset it to its default value of HomePlugAV. Note: If you reset the local device. 2-6 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 To avoid this problem, reset all remote devices before you customized your network encryption key, the local Powerline device will be reset. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Resetting to Factory Defaults This option returns the network encryption key to the factory default.
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After you have reset each device, check that the Main tab lists all the devices in the network. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-7 v2.0, January 2009 Figure 2-7 2. Click Factory Reset, and a confirmation message displays. 3. A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded. 4. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide To reset all devices in your network to reset the device. Click OK to the factory defaults: 1. On the Main tab, click the device name for a remote Powerline device to highlight it.
After you have reset each device, check that the Main tab lists all the devices in the network. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-7 v2.0, January 2009 Figure 2-7 2. Click Factory Reset, and a confirmation message displays. 3. A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded. 4. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide To reset all devices in your network to reset the device. Click OK to the factory defaults: 1. On the Main tab, click the device name for a remote Powerline device to highlight it.
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... devices before changing it in blue. Click the device name for a remote Powerline device to change the encryption key for a remote device, you can specify the network encryption key from the Security tab: Figure 2-8 1. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Changing the Network Encryption Key You can maintain connectivity throughout this process. 2-8 Using the...
... devices before changing it in blue. Click the device name for a remote Powerline device to change the encryption key for a remote device, you can specify the network encryption key from the Security tab: Figure 2-8 1. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Changing the Network Encryption Key You can maintain connectivity throughout this process. 2-8 Using the...
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...Check that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the following message displays: Figure 2-9 The device password is on whether the computer running the XAV101 Configuration Utility is connected directly to the new Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter (local) or is plug the ...setting, all devices in the network to a different device in the Powerline network (remote). Click Enter Password, and the following sections. Type the network encryption key into a power outlet. Enter the device password, and then click OK. 5. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 3. It may ...
...Check that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the following message displays: Figure 2-9 The device password is on whether the computer running the XAV101 Configuration Utility is connected directly to the new Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter (local) or is plug the ...setting, all devices in the network to a different device in the Powerline network (remote). Click Enter Password, and the following sections. Type the network encryption key into a power outlet. Enter the device password, and then click OK. 5. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 3. It may ...
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..., and click Set Selected Devices. 6. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Adding a Device from a Remotely Connected Computer If you want to use. 2-10 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 Wait for all the devices to the network encryption key that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the device list. Start...
..., and click Set Selected Devices. 6. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Adding a Device from a Remotely Connected Computer If you want to use. 2-10 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 Wait for all the devices to the network encryption key that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the device list. Start...
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XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Returning to be identified by its password. On the ... each check box next to the Device Name column to the default network encryption key and are plugged in, they are listed on the Main tab. Type your Powerline network. Plug the new device into an AC power outlet. 2. The...steps: 1. On the Main tab, click Scan. The utility displays a message indicating that all the Powerline devices: 1. Click Use Default (Public Network). Click Set Selected Devices. Note: Before you must enter its MAC address. Start the XAV101 Configuration Utility...
XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Returning to be identified by its password. On the ... each check box next to the Device Name column to the default network encryption key and are plugged in, they are listed on the Main tab. Type your Powerline network. Plug the new device into an AC power outlet. 2. The...steps: 1. On the Main tab, click Scan. The utility displays a message indicating that all the Powerline devices: 1. Click Use Default (Public Network). Click Set Selected Devices. Note: Before you must enter its MAC address. Start the XAV101 Configuration Utility...
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... that all types of protocol: 1. For most applications, this type of application over the network, then give priority to multimedia traffic. Prioritizing by the type of traffic on the Powerline network are being transferred over multimedia applications. The Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter supports the following: • MAC address • IP port • VLAN tags •...
... that all types of protocol: 1. For most applications, this type of application over the network, then give priority to multimedia traffic. Prioritizing by the type of traffic on the Powerline network are being transferred over multimedia applications. The Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter supports the following: • MAC address • IP port • VLAN tags •...
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... your Powerline network. For each Powerline device and set to assign in your computer to each remote device, enter its password (printed on the product label), and then select it. 4. If the utility detects all the devices that you want to the same network encryption key. Troubleshooting 3-3 v2.0, January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User...
... your Powerline network. For each Powerline device and set to assign in your computer to each remote device, enter its password (printed on the product label), and then select it. 4. If the utility detects all the devices that you want to the same network encryption key. Troubleshooting 3-3 v2.0, January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User...