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.... 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...
.... 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...
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... 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 ...the Firmware Upgrade Tool 2-4 Resetting 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 on the...
... 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 ...the Firmware Upgrade Tool 2-4 Resetting 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 on the...
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..., 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. About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide describes how to the equipment.
..., 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. About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide describes how to the equipment.
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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 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.
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...: - The XAV101 Configuration Utility - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to prioritize Powerline network traffic with Quality of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. This manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of Service (QoS) features, see Chapter 2, "Using...
...: - The XAV101 Configuration Utility - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to prioritize Powerline network traffic with Quality of the parts are incorrect, missing, or damaged, contact your NETGEAR dealer. This manual • Warranty and Support information card If any of Service (QoS) features, see Chapter 2, "Using...
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... existing electrical power line. 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 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...
... existing electrical power line. 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 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...
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.... • Blinking green. The electrical power is sending or receiving data. • Off. There is no activity. • Blinking green. Table 1-1. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description Item Power Light Powerline Light Ethernet Light Description • Solid green. The link is no electrical power. • Solid. The Ethernet port is linked, but there...
.... • Blinking green. The electrical power is sending or receiving data. • Off. There is no activity. • Blinking green. Table 1-1. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description Item Power Light Powerline Light Ethernet Light Description • Solid green. The link is no electrical power. • Solid. The Ethernet port is linked, but there...
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.... 2. Before you begin, verify the following: • Your Ethernet network is set up, and an Ethernet port is available on your Powerline devices: 1-4 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009 Familiarize yourself with resetting the adapter. 10/100 Ethernet port Use this button (for installation... Each computer that will use a sharp object such as a pen or a paper clip to Install Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter To prepare for 2 seconds). XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 1-1. The Label on the Rear Panel of the XAV101 The label on ...
.... 2. Before you begin, verify the following: • Your Ethernet network is set up, and an Ethernet port is available on your Powerline devices: 1-4 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009 Familiarize yourself with resetting the adapter. 10/100 Ethernet port Use this button (for installation... Each computer that will use a sharp object such as a pen or a paper clip to Install Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter To prepare for 2 seconds). XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 1-1. The Label on the Rear Panel of the XAV101 The label on ...
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... 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 the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as a washer or dryer... unknowingly turning off the power to the outlet. • Using the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter plugged into a power outlet near your Powerline network. 3. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-5 v2.0, January 2009 Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to an Ethernet port on . 2. Use the blue...
... 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 the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as a washer or dryer... unknowingly turning off the power to the outlet. • Using the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter plugged into a power outlet near your Powerline network. 3. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-5 v2.0, January 2009 Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to an Ethernet port on . 2. Use the blue...
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... password is especially relevant in Your Network." 1-6 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009 If you secure your Resource CD. Encryption of Powerline adapters with a Powerline network can use the Reset button or the NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility on page 1-3. 5. If there is especially relevant in wireless networks, but you send over the...
... password is especially relevant in Your Network." 1-6 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009 If you secure your Resource CD. Encryption of Powerline adapters with a Powerline network can use the Reset button or the NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility on page 1-3. 5. If there is especially relevant in wireless networks, but you send over the...
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... push the security button of the default key, follow the procedure above. 3. Verify that all the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to configure your Powerline network with each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter will produce a new, randomly generated network encryption key that you specify. To use this.... The adapter will use. To replace a private key, first reset the unit back to Change the Default Encryption Key in your Powerline network with the same network encryption key. At this utility. Both buttons must be configured are unplugged. If your network cannot communicate ...
... push the security button of the default key, follow the procedure above. 3. Verify that all the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to configure your Powerline network with each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter will produce a new, randomly generated network encryption key that you specify. To use this.... The adapter will use. To replace a private key, first reset the unit back to Change the Default Encryption Key in your Powerline network with the same network encryption key. At this utility. Both buttons must be configured are unplugged. If your network cannot communicate ...
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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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... the following screen: Figure 2-1 1. You can be managed from the computer that is connected to a powerline adapter. 2-1 v2.0, January 2009 All devices on a Powerline network can use any computer to manage the network, but this utility to configure encryption for your own unique... originally used to set up the Powerline network encryption key. 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. You can install the Powerline configuration utility on the computer connected ...
... the following screen: Figure 2-1 1. You can be managed from the computer that is connected to a powerline adapter. 2-1 v2.0, January 2009 All devices on a Powerline network can use any computer to manage the network, but this utility to configure encryption for your own unique... originally used to set up the Powerline network encryption key. 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. You can install the Powerline configuration utility on the computer connected ...
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... Next, and follow the wizard prompts. To use the XAV101 Configuration Utility, double-click the icon. 2-2 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide If the CD does not start automatically: • Go to display the Welcome screen: Figure 2-2 3. The XAV101 Configuration Utility icon...
... Next, and follow the wizard prompts. To use the XAV101 Configuration Utility, double-click the icon. 2-2 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide If the CD does not start automatically: • Go to display the Welcome screen: Figure 2-2 3. The XAV101 Configuration Utility icon...
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...Table 2-1. The following table describes the features in . The default setting is local or remote. Configuration Utility Main Tab Field or Button Powerline Devices Network Type Device Name MAC Address Location Description This shows whether the utility 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 can start the XAV101 Configuration Utility by the utility. Keeping an connected Ethernet cable plugged into ...
...Table 2-1. The following table describes the features in . The default setting is local or remote. Configuration Utility Main Tab Field or Button Powerline Devices Network Type Device Name MAC Address Location Description This shows whether the utility 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 can start the XAV101 Configuration Utility by the utility. Keeping an connected Ethernet cable plugged into ...
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... provided stand alone firmware upgrade tool to Factory Defaults" on page 2-6. The device cannot handle video data smoothly. The firmware version for a Powerline device. See "Using the Firmware Upgrade Tool." This status will be shown if the transmit or receive link speed is greater than 80 Mbps.... • SD Video. Change a device name. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 2-1. Using the Firmware Upgrade Tool When you run the Upgrade Tool. 2-4 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2...
... provided stand alone firmware upgrade tool to Factory Defaults" on page 2-6. The device cannot handle video data smoothly. The firmware version for a Powerline device. See "Using the Firmware Upgrade Tool." This status will be shown if the transmit or receive link speed is greater than 80 Mbps.... • SD Video. Change a device name. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 2-1. Using the Firmware Upgrade Tool When you run the Upgrade Tool. 2-4 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2...
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Go to -date, the Upgrade Tool will notify you accordingly. 4. Figure 2-5 2. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-5 v2.0, January 2009 At the end, click Finish when done. Note: If the firmware on the attached adapter is already up-to the XAV101 program group and select the Upgrade Tool. Follow the screen prompts to proceed. Click Next to proceed with the upgrade. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1. Figure 2-6 The Upgrade Tool finds the adapter. 3. Repeat this process to upgrade all the adapters in your network.
Go to -date, the Upgrade Tool will notify you accordingly. 4. Figure 2-5 2. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-5 v2.0, January 2009 At the end, click Finish when done. Note: If the firmware on the attached adapter is already up-to the XAV101 program group and select the Upgrade Tool. Follow the screen prompts to proceed. Click Next to proceed with the upgrade. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1. Figure 2-6 The Upgrade Tool finds the adapter. 3. Repeat this process to upgrade all the adapters in your network.
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XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Resetting to Factory Defaults This option returns the network encryption key to the factory default. To avoid this problem, reset all remote devices before you reset it to its default value of HomePlugAV. 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 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. To avoid this problem, reset all remote devices before you reset it to its default value of HomePlugAV. 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 Note: If you customized your network encryption key, the local Powerline device will be reset.
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Click Factory Reset, and a confirmation message displays. 3. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide To reset all devices in your network to the factory defaults: 1. A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded. 4. On the Main tab, click the device name for a remote Powerline device to reset the device. Figure 2-7 2. 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 Click OK to highlight it.
Click Factory Reset, and a confirmation message displays. 3. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide To reset all devices in your network to the factory defaults: 1. A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded. 4. On the Main tab, click the device name for a remote Powerline device to reset the device. Figure 2-7 2. 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 Click OK to highlight it.
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Note: Be sure to highlight it on the product label. 2. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Changing the Network Encryption Key You can maintain connectivity throughout this process. 2-8 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 ... encryption key from the Security tab: Figure 2-8 1. To change the password of remote devices before changing it in blue. Click the device name for a remote Powerline device to change the encryption key for the device.
Note: Be sure to highlight it on the product label. 2. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Changing the Network Encryption Key You can maintain connectivity throughout this process. 2-8 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 ... encryption key from the Security tab: Figure 2-8 1. To change the password of remote devices before changing it in blue. Click the device name for a remote Powerline device to change the encryption key for the device.