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... operation. Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: XAV101 January 2009 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Home English 202-10339-02 iv v2.0, January 2009 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB...
... operation. Product and Publication Details Model Number: Publication Date: Product Family: Product Name: Home or Business Product: Language: Publication Part Number: XAV101 January 2009 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Home English 202-10339-02 iv v2.0, January 2009 Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à la norme NMB...
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... 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 ... to Factory Defaults 2-6 Changing the Network Encryption Key 2-8 Adding a Device to a Powerline Network 2-9 Adding a Device from a Locally Connected Computer 2-10 Adding a Device from a Remotely Connected Computer 2-10 Prioritizing Traffic ...
... 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 ... to Factory Defaults 2-6 Changing the Network Encryption Key 2-8 Adding a Device to a Powerline Network 2-9 Adding a Device from a Locally Connected Computer 2-10 Adding a Device from a Remotely Connected Computer 2-10 Prioritizing Traffic ...
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About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide describes how to the equipment. i v2.0, January 2009 Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest.... CDs User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text URL links • Formats. The information in a malfunction or damage to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions.
About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide describes how to the equipment. i v2.0, January 2009 Conventions, Formats, and Scope The conventions, formats, and scope of importance or special interest.... CDs User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text URL links • Formats. The information in a malfunction or damage to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in this manual are described in the following paragraphs: • Typographical Conventions.
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ii v2.0, January 2009 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. website at http://www.netgear.com/support. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Scope.
ii v2.0, January 2009 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. website at http://www.netgear.com/support. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Scope.
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Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter • Installation Guide • An Ethernet cable • Resource CD, including: - This manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of Service (..., missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to customize the encryption. Chapter 1 Installation and Basic Configuration This chapter describes the XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter and explains how to install it...
Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter • Installation Guide • An Ethernet cable • Resource CD, including: - This manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of Service (..., missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to customize the encryption. Chapter 1 Installation and Basic Configuration This chapter describes the XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter and explains how to install it...
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The following figure shows 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...
The following figure shows 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...
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... an Ethernet port and the Powerline network. • Off. 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 port Figure 1-2 The following table describes the buttons, status lights, and port. Table 1-1. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description Item Power Light Powerline Light Ethernet Light...
... an Ethernet port and the Powerline network. • Off. 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 port Figure 1-2 The following table describes the buttons, status lights, and port. Table 1-1. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description Item Power Light Powerline Light Ethernet Light...
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.... The side panel has a Security button, a Reset button, and an Ethernet port. 3. Reset button To reset, use the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter has an Ethernet port available and is available on your Powerline devices: 1-4 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009 The Label on the... Rear Panel of the XAV101 The label on page 1-7). XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 1-1. Familiarize yourself with resetting the adapter. 10/100 Ethernet port Use this button (for installation: 1. The adapter automatically returns to Change ...
.... The side panel has a Security button, a Reset button, and an Ethernet port. 3. Reset button To reset, use the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter has an Ethernet port available and is available on your Powerline devices: 1-4 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009 The Label on the... Rear Panel of the XAV101 The label on page 1-7). XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 1-1. Familiarize yourself with resetting the adapter. 10/100 Ethernet port Use this button (for installation: 1. The adapter automatically returns to Change ...
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... working correctly, or degrade the network performance. Use the blue Ethernet cable from the XAV101 package to connect each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to disconnect your computer. Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to be included in your router. 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. Use the...
... working correctly, or degrade the network performance. Use the blue Ethernet cable from the XAV101 package to connect each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to disconnect your computer. Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to be included in your router. 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. Use the...
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Make sure that you secure your Resource CD. NETGEAR recommends that each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to be recognized by Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters is similar to automatically generate an encryption keys. Understanding Powerline Network Security Powerline devices on the same network must use the Reset button or the NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility on your Powerline network from a remote computer. Note: If...
Make sure that you secure your Resource CD. NETGEAR recommends that each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to be recognized by Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters is similar to automatically generate an encryption keys. Understanding Powerline Network Security Powerline devices on the same network must use the Reset button or the NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility on your Powerline network from a remote computer. Note: If...
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...reset the unit back to its security button for 2 seconds. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-7 v2.0, January 2009 On the first Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter, press its factory defaults by pressing the reset button for 2 seconds. b. Verify that each other adapters in Your Network ...a. The power LED will produce a new, randomly generated network encryption key that all the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to be configured are plugged in your Powerline network with the same network encryption key. At this utility. This securely configures your existing ...
...reset the unit back to its security button for 2 seconds. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-7 v2.0, January 2009 On the first Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter, press its factory defaults by pressing the reset button for 2 seconds. b. Verify that each other adapters in Your Network ...a. The power LED will produce a new, randomly generated network encryption key that all the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to be configured are plugged in your Powerline network with the same network encryption key. At this utility. This securely configures your existing ...
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XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1-8 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009
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... computer originally used to your router1. To install the XAV101 Configuration Utility: 1. If you add another Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Powerline network, you can install the Powerline configuration utility on the computer connected locally to the new adapter, or open the utility on a Powerline network can be managed from the computer that is connected to...
... computer originally used to your router1. To install the XAV101 Configuration Utility: 1. If you add another Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Powerline network, you can install the Powerline configuration utility on the computer connected locally to the new adapter, or open the utility on a Powerline network can be managed from the computer that is connected to...
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..., double-click the icon. 2-2 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 When the wizard is done, the following screen displays: Figure 2-3 4. Click Finish. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide If the CD does not start automatically: • Go to display the Welcome screen: Figure 2-2 3.
..., double-click the icon. 2-2 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 When the wizard is done, the following screen displays: Figure 2-3 4. Click Finish. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide If the CD does not start automatically: • Go to display the Welcome screen: Figure 2-2 3.
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... the device is initially set by clicking the XAV101 icon on your desktop, or from the Windows Program menu. The type of network for the Powerline device. Main Tab XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide You can start the XAV101 Configuration Utility by the utility. The local device is currently scanning for...
... the device is initially set by clicking the XAV101 icon on your desktop, or from the Windows Program menu. The type of network for the Powerline device. Main Tab XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide You can start the XAV101 Configuration Utility by the utility. The local device is currently scanning for...
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The link rate for each Powerline device. The firmware version for each Powerline device. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 2-1. Change a device name. Scan the network for a Powerline device. This status will be handled smoothly: HD Video, DVD Video, or Data. • HD Video. The transmit and receive link speed is less than ...
The link rate for each Powerline device. The firmware version for each Powerline device. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 2-1. Change a device name. Scan the network for a Powerline device. This status will be handled smoothly: HD Video, DVD Video, or Data. • HD Video. The transmit and receive link speed is less than ...
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XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1. Follow the screen prompts to -date, the Upgrade Tool will notify you accordingly. 4. Note: If the firmware on the attached adapter is already up-to proceed with the upgrade. Click Next to upgrade all the adapters in your network. Figure 2-6 The Upgrade Tool finds the adapter. 3. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-5 v2.0, January 2009 Repeat this process to proceed. At the end, click Finish when done. Figure 2-5 2. Go to the XAV101 program group and select the Upgrade Tool.
XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1. Follow the screen prompts to -date, the Upgrade Tool will notify you accordingly. 4. Note: If the firmware on the attached adapter is already up-to proceed with the upgrade. Click Next to upgrade all the adapters in your network. Figure 2-6 The Upgrade Tool finds the adapter. 3. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-5 v2.0, January 2009 Repeat this process to proceed. At the end, click Finish when done. Figure 2-5 2. Go to the XAV101 program group and select the Upgrade Tool.
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Only one device at a time can be disconnected from the network when 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 reset it to its default value of HomePlugAV. Note: If 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 the local device. 2-6 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 To avoid this problem, reset all remote devices before you reset it to its default value of HomePlugAV. Note: If 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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Click Factory Reset, and a confirmation message displays. 3. After you have reset each device, check that the Main tab lists all the devices in the network. On the Main tab, click the device name for a remote Powerline device to the factory defaults: 1. A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded. 4. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-7 v2.0, January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide To reset all devices in your network to highlight it. Click OK to reset the device. Figure 2-7 2.
Click Factory Reset, and a confirmation message displays. 3. After you have reset each device, check that the Main tab lists all the devices in the network. On the Main tab, click the device name for a remote Powerline device to the factory defaults: 1. A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded. 4. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-7 v2.0, January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide To reset all devices in your network to highlight it. Click OK to reset the device. Figure 2-7 2.
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... printed on the local device so that you must enter the password 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...
... printed on the local device so that you must enter the password 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...