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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 However, there is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna...
.... 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 However, there is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna...
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..., 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...
..., 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...
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... 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 a procedure that will save time or resources. Tip: This format is used to highlight information of note may...
... 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 a procedure that will save time or resources. Tip: This format is used to highlight information of note may...
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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. ii v2.0, January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Scope.
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. ii v2.0, January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Scope.
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... If any of Service (QoS) features, see Chapter 2, "Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility. Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter • Installation Guide • An Ethernet cable • Resource CD, including: - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to prioritize...
... If any of Service (QoS) features, see Chapter 2, "Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility. Package Contents The product package should contain the following items: • NETGEAR XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter • Installation Guide • An Ethernet cable • Resource CD, including: - Keep the carton, including the original packing materials, in case you need to prioritize...
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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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... is traffic between an Ethernet port and the Powerline network. • Off. There is no Ethernet connection. The color indicates the speed of the Powerline link: • 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 port Figure 1-2 The...
... is traffic between an Ethernet port and the Powerline network. • Off. There is no Ethernet connection. The color indicates the speed of the Powerline link: • 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 port Figure 1-2 The...
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... (PWD) Preparing to Change the Default Encryption Key in Your Network" on page 1-7). Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description (continued) Item Description (continued) Security button Configure security (see "Using the Security Button to Install Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter To prepare for 2 seconds). The adapter automatically returns to work on your router. • Your Internet connection is working...
... (PWD) Preparing to Change the Default Encryption Key in Your Network" on page 1-7). Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description (continued) Item Description (continued) Security button Configure security (see "Using the Security Button to Install Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter To prepare for 2 seconds). The adapter automatically returns to work on your router. • Your Internet connection is working...
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... Installation and Basic Configuration 1-5 v2.0, January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Do not connect the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector...Powerline network can gain access to an Ethernet port on . 2. Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to be included in your Powerline network. 3. 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. Plug a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter...
... Installation and Basic Configuration 1-5 v2.0, January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide • Do not connect the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector...Powerline network can gain access to an Ethernet port on . 2. Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to be included in your Powerline network. 3. 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. Plug a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter...
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... seconds for each computer connected to a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter can use the Reset button or the NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility on the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to be recognized by Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters is a problem, see Table 1-1 on the same network must use the Powerline network. NETGEAR recommends that each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to change the Powerline encryption key. Wait up security, anyone...
... seconds for each computer connected to a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter can use the Reset button or the NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility on the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to be recognized by Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters is a problem, see Table 1-1 on the same network must use the Powerline network. NETGEAR recommends that each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to change the Powerline encryption key. Wait up security, anyone...
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... encryption key that you specify. This securely configures your Powerline network with the same network encryption key. Note: An adapter can only generate a private key once. Verify that all the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to configure your Powerline network with a network encryption key that each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter will start blinking after you might need to use a private...
... encryption key that you specify. This securely configures your Powerline network with the same network encryption key. Note: An adapter can only generate a private key once. Verify that all the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to configure your Powerline network with a network encryption key that each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter will start blinking after you might need to use a private...
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XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1-8 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009
XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1-8 Installation and Basic Configuration v2.0, January 2009
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... 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 you with the option of setting...
... 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 you with the option of setting...
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... Computer on your desktop. Click Next, and follow the wizard prompts. 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. To use the XAV101 Configuration Utility, double-click...
... Computer on your desktop. Click Next, and follow the wizard prompts. 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. To use the XAV101 Configuration Utility, double-click...
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...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 Powerline devices detected, after the scan has completed. The device name is Public. This is currently scanning for Powerline... an connected Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the configuration utility will keep it . The MAC address for the local Powerline device. Table 2-1. Configuration Utility Main Tab Field or Button Powerline Devices Network ...
...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 Powerline devices detected, after the scan has completed. The device name is Public. This is currently scanning for Powerline... an connected Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the configuration utility will keep it . The MAC address for the local Powerline device. Table 2-1. Configuration Utility Main Tab Field or Button Powerline Devices Network ...
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... install the configuration utility, it also installs the firmware upgrade tool. Scan the network for a Powerline device. The LEDs are enabled by default. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 2-1. The device can be handled smoothly: HD Video, DVD Video, or Data. • HD Video. The device cannot handle video data smoothly. ...
... install the configuration utility, it also installs the firmware upgrade tool. Scan the network for a Powerline device. The LEDs are enabled by default. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 2-1. The device can be handled smoothly: HD Video, DVD Video, or Data. • HD Video. The device cannot handle video data smoothly. ...
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XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1. Figure 2-6 The Upgrade Tool finds the adapter. 3. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-5 v2.0, January 2009 Click Next to upgrade all the adapters in your network. Repeat this process to proceed. Follow the screen prompts to -date, the Upgrade Tool will notify you accordingly. 4. At the end, click Finish when done. Figure 2-5 2. Note: If the firmware on the attached adapter is already up-to proceed with the upgrade. Go to the XAV101 program group and select the Upgrade Tool.
XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1. Figure 2-6 The Upgrade Tool finds the adapter. 3. Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2-5 v2.0, January 2009 Click Next to upgrade all the adapters in your network. Repeat this process to proceed. Follow the screen prompts to -date, the Upgrade Tool will notify you accordingly. 4. At the end, click Finish when done. Figure 2-5 2. Note: If the firmware on the attached adapter is already up-to proceed with the upgrade. Go to the XAV101 program group and select the Upgrade Tool.
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Note: If you customized your network encryption key, the local Powerline device will be reset. 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 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Resetting to Factory Defaults This option returns the network encryption key to the factory default.
Note: If you customized your network encryption key, the local Powerline device will be reset. 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 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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On the Main tab, click the device name for a remote Powerline device to reset the device. Click Factory Reset, and a confirmation message displays. 3. Figure 2-7 2. A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded. 4. After you have reset each device, check that the Main tab lists all the devices in the network. Click OK to highlight it. 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 the factory defaults: 1.
On the Main tab, click the device name for a remote Powerline device to reset the device. Click Factory Reset, and a confirmation message displays. 3. Figure 2-7 2. A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded. 4. After you have reset each device, check that the Main tab lists all the devices in the network. Click OK to highlight it. 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 the factory defaults: 1.
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... device so that you must enter the password 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 XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 To change the...
... device so that you must enter the password 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 XAV101 Configuration Utility v2.0, January 2009 To change the...