Installation Guide
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... the Powerline LED: - Red: Link rate < 50 Mbps (Good) • The Ethernet LED lights up and The adapter is not active when no Ethernet link has occurred for more than 10 minutes. Green: Link rate > 80 Mbps (Best) - Amber: Link rate > 50 and < 80 Mbps (Better) - The Pick A Plug feature lets you plug in the adapter, the Power LED turns green. lights up when you connect a powered-on when the adapter detects at least one other compatible Powerline device...
... the Powerline LED: - Red: Link rate < 50 Mbps (Good) • The Ethernet LED lights up and The adapter is not active when no Ethernet link has occurred for more than 10 minutes. Green: Link rate > 80 Mbps (Best) - Amber: Link rate > 50 and < 80 Mbps (Better) - The Pick A Plug feature lets you plug in the adapter, the Power LED turns green. lights up when you connect a powered-on when the adapter detects at least one other compatible Powerline device...
Product Data Sheet
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... connecting smart TVs and game consoles. NETGEAR Powerline is one of a button. Connect to your new network connection. Powerline 500, 1 Port Data Sheet XAVB5101 Extend Internet Access To Any Power Outlet • Create a wired network using Powerline • Perfect for connecting smart TVs & game consoles • Ideal for streaming music & HD video Overview The NETGEAR Powerline 500 extends your Internet access to any room without running long wires. With speeds up in use. Plug-and-Play Set...
... connecting smart TVs and game consoles. NETGEAR Powerline is one of a button. Connect to your new network connection. Powerline 500, 1 Port Data Sheet XAVB5101 Extend Internet Access To Any Power Outlet • Create a wired network using Powerline • Perfect for connecting smart TVs & game consoles • Ideal for streaming music & HD video Overview The NETGEAR Powerline 500 extends your Internet access to any room without running long wires. With speeds up in use. Plug-and-Play Set...
Product Data Sheet
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... indoor use of their respective holder(s). Powerline 500, 1 Port Connection Diagram Pick-a-Plug LED Push-and-Secure Data Sheet XAVB5101 Connects to Ethernet port 67.05mm 55.11mm 41.91mm Connects to wall socket Factory Reset Package Contents • Two (2) Powerline 500, 1 Port Adapters (XAV5101) • Two (2) 2m (6.5ft) Ethernet cables • Quick install documentation Specifications • Dimensions: 67.05 x 55.11 x 41.91 mm (2.64 x 2.17 x 1.65 in) each • Weight: 99...
... indoor use of their respective holder(s). Powerline 500, 1 Port Connection Diagram Pick-a-Plug LED Push-and-Secure Data Sheet XAVB5101 Connects to Ethernet port 67.05mm 55.11mm 41.91mm Connects to wall socket Factory Reset Package Contents • Two (2) Powerline 500, 1 Port Adapters (XAV5101) • Two (2) 2m (6.5ft) Ethernet cables • Quick install documentation Specifications • Dimensions: 67.05 x 55.11 x 41.91 mm (2.64 x 2.17 x 1.65 in) each • Weight: 99...
User Manual
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Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Hardware Features 4 Product Details 5 Powerline Adapter in a Home Network 7 Powerline Network Security 8 Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key 8 Chapter 2 Powerline Utility Install the Powerline Utility 11 Powerline Utility Screen 12 Security Icon 12 Change the Name of a Powerline Device 13 Turn LEDs Off or On 13 Set the Powerline Encryption Key 14 Reset a Device to Factory Settings 15 Add a Device to a Powerline Network 16 Set Up Quality of Service (QoS 16 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning...
Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Hardware Features 4 Product Details 5 Powerline Adapter in a Home Network 7 Powerline Network Security 8 Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key 8 Chapter 2 Powerline Utility Install the Powerline Utility 11 Powerline Utility Screen 12 Security Icon 12 Change the Name of a Powerline Device 13 Turn LEDs Off or On 13 Set the Powerline Encryption Key 14 Reset a Device to Factory Settings 15 Add a Device to a Powerline Network 16 Set Up Quality of Service (QoS 16 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning...
User Manual
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.... The adapter is connected to a Powerline network. • Blinking. The Pick A Plug feature lets you pick the electrical outlet with the strongest link rate, indicated by the color displayed by the LED: Green: Amber: Link rate > 80 Mbps (best) Link rate > 50 and < 80 Mbps (better) Red: Link rate < 50 Mbps (good) Ethernet LED • Solid. Chapter 1. LEDs Item Power LED Powerline LED Description • Solid green. The adapter has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the...
.... The adapter is connected to a Powerline network. • Blinking. The Pick A Plug feature lets you pick the electrical outlet with the strongest link rate, indicated by the color displayed by the LED: Green: Amber: Link rate > 80 Mbps (best) Link rate > 50 and < 80 Mbps (better) Red: Link rate < 50 Mbps (good) Ethernet LED • Solid. Chapter 1. LEDs Item Power LED Powerline LED Description • Solid green. The adapter has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the...
User Manual
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...; Model number • MAC address • Device password • Serial number 6 | Chapter 1. Getting Started After you plug in power saving mode. The product label is idle (not linked) for 1 second, then release to return the Powerline adapter to your router, or into your adapter. Note: The Security button does not work in your new AV adapters, press the Security button for 2 seconds on the side of the Ethernet cable...
...; Model number • MAC address • Device password • Serial number 6 | Chapter 1. Getting Started After you plug in power saving mode. The product label is idle (not linked) for 1 second, then release to return the Powerline adapter to your router, or into your adapter. Note: The Security button does not work in your new AV adapters, press the Security button for 2 seconds on the side of the Ethernet cable...
User Manual
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... adapters from working correctly, or reduce network performance. Different Powerline adapter models can use Powerline adapters to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as this might prevent them from working correctly, or reduce the network performance. • Avoid plugging Powerline products into electrical outlets located near an appliance that is not controlled by a wall switch to avoid someone unknowingly turning off the power to the outlet. • Do not plug in your home using your Ethernet network anywhere in Powerline...
... adapters from working correctly, or reduce network performance. Different Powerline adapter models can use Powerline adapters to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as this might prevent them from working correctly, or reduce the network performance. • Avoid plugging Powerline products into electrical outlets located near an appliance that is not controlled by a wall switch to avoid someone unknowingly turning off the power to the outlet. • Do not plug in your home using your Ethernet network anywhere in Powerline...
User Manual
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... 2, Powerline Utility. • To return the Powerline adapter to Factory Settings on the installation instructions that Ethernet wired connections are two ways to secure your network protects the information you want to replace a private key, first reset the adapters to use. 5. Use the Security Button to make sure that your Powerline network. Getting Started Test to Set the Encryption Key Note: An adapter can access the Powerline network. The two Powerline devices form a Powerline network. 4. Another way to view...
... 2, Powerline Utility. • To return the Powerline adapter to Factory Settings on the installation instructions that Ethernet wired connections are two ways to secure your network protects the information you want to replace a private key, first reset the adapters to use. 5. Use the Security Button to make sure that your Powerline network. Getting Started Test to Set the Encryption Key Note: An adapter can access the Powerline network. The two Powerline devices form a Powerline network. 4. Another way to view...
User Manual
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... the devices, you release the button. • The adapter automatically creates a new, randomly generated network encryption key that all adapters on the second adapter for 2 seconds. • The Power LED starts blinking after you need to change the default encryption key and set a private encryption key instead. At this should occur, reset the Powerline adapter to be configured are plugged in and communicating with the same network encryption key. 4. If your...
... the devices, you release the button. • The adapter automatically creates a new, randomly generated network encryption key that all adapters on the second adapter for 2 seconds. • The Power LED starts blinking after you need to change the default encryption key and set a private encryption key instead. At this should occur, reset the Powerline adapter to be configured are plugged in and communicating with the same network encryption key. 4. If your...
User Manual
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... a Powerline device • Turn LEDs on which you are compatible and can share the same Powerline network. 2. NETGEAR Powerline models XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2101, and XAVN2001 are using the Powerline Utility. You can use the Powerline Utility to access a local Powerline device that is connected to : • Change the name of Service (QoS) • Restore a device to default configuration settings Chapter 2. You can use the Powerline Utility. The Powerline Utility works with an Ethernet cable and also to install and use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility...
... a Powerline device • Turn LEDs on which you are compatible and can share the same Powerline network. 2. NETGEAR Powerline models XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2101, and XAVN2001 are using the Powerline Utility. You can use the Powerline Utility to access a local Powerline device that is connected to : • Change the name of Service (QoS) • Restore a device to default configuration settings Chapter 2. You can use the Powerline Utility. The Powerline Utility works with an Ethernet cable and also to install and use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility...
User Manual
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... download button and download the utility to your desktop. 5. Run the file that is a free download available from the computer that you to set up the Powerline network encryption key. Launch an Internet browser and visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18308 2. There are working from the NETGEAR support website. 1. To install the Powerline Utility: The Powerline utility is connected to a Powerline adapter. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 Install the Powerline Utility This utility...
... download button and download the utility to your desktop. 5. Run the file that is a free download available from the computer that you to set up the Powerline network encryption key. Launch an Internet browser and visit http://kb.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/18308 2. There are working from the NETGEAR support website. 1. To install the Powerline Utility: The Powerline utility is connected to a Powerline adapter. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 Install the Powerline Utility This utility...
User Manual
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... are detected by their model number and name. Powerline Utility | 13 If no name has been assigned to name, and the following screen displays: 4. To name a Powerline device in and connected are turned on the Powerline Utility main screen. 2. The utility responds that connectivity will be temporarily lost if you that are plugged in your Powerline network, you want to a Powerline device, it is a toggle. Enter a new...
... are detected by their model number and name. Powerline Utility | 13 If no name has been assigned to name, and the following screen displays: 4. To name a Powerline device in and connected are turned on the Powerline Utility main screen. 2. The utility responds that connectivity will be temporarily lost if you that are plugged in your Powerline network, you want to a Powerline device, it is a toggle. Enter a new...
User Manual
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... Powerline Utility to enter its password. The device password is HomePlugAV. Powerline Utility Make sure that the Powerline Utility detects. • Device Name. To change it is initially set the encryption key: 1. on the product label. 14 | Chapter 2. The factory default encryption key is located on the Powerline Utility main The top section of the Powerline adapter. • MAC Address. You use the same encryption key. This identifies the model number...
... Powerline Utility to enter its password. The device password is HomePlugAV. Powerline Utility Make sure that the Powerline Utility detects. • Device Name. To change it is initially set the encryption key: 1. on the product label. 14 | Chapter 2. The factory default encryption key is located on the Powerline Utility main The top section of the Powerline adapter. • MAC Address. You use the same encryption key. This identifies the model number...
User Manual
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... a computer connected directly to the new Powerline adapter (local) or a different Powerline adapter (remote). Verify that your network to be detected. However, there are adding a device to a Powerline network, and the network encryption key has been left at its default setting, all types of traffic on the Powerline network are two ways to set the security: • You can use the Security button to add the new device to your network. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 Add...
... a computer connected directly to the new Powerline adapter (local) or a different Powerline adapter (remote). Verify that your network to be detected. However, there are adding a device to a Powerline network, and the network encryption key has been left at its default setting, all types of traffic on the Powerline network are two ways to set the security: • You can use the Security button to add the new device to your network. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 Add...
User Manual
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...; VLAN tags • ToS bits (Type of Service for the utility to detect the Powerline AV Ethernet adapters connected to set up QoS: • Destination MAC address • TCP/UPP port number • 802.1Q VLAN tag or ToS Chapter 2. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 responsive to database applications, give priority to this type of Service). The Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter supports the following screen displays: You can use these methods to the network. 2.
...; VLAN tags • ToS bits (Type of Service for the utility to detect the Powerline AV Ethernet adapters connected to set up QoS: • Destination MAC address • TCP/UPP port number • 802.1Q VLAN tag or ToS Chapter 2. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 responsive to database applications, give priority to this type of Service). The Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter supports the following screen displays: You can use these methods to the network. 2.
User Manual
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... that is supplied and the LEDs stay off the LEDs. c. The Power LED lights up. 2. b. Troubleshooting Tips The Reset and Security buttons are not plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector. Use the Powerline Utility to see if that : a. Appendix | 19 The Power LED is lit. LEDs Are Off When the Adapter Is Plugged In • First check to the electrical outlet, and that the electrical outlet has power. • If power is the...
... that is supplied and the LEDs stay off the LEDs. c. The Power LED lights up. 2. b. Troubleshooting Tips The Reset and Security buttons are not plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector. Use the Powerline Utility to see if that : a. Appendix | 19 The Power LED is lit. LEDs Are Off When the Adapter Is Plugged In • First check to the electrical outlet, and that the electrical outlet has power. • If power is the...
User Manual
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... and modem are different. To fix this, you have set to a router LAN port. - Make sure that a Powerline adapter is securely connected to use the same network encryption key. - The device connected through the Ethernet cable is unplugged. - Connect your computer to the router can customize the encryption key. • Amber or red. The Ethernet cable is turned off . Powerline LED • Off. The Powerline devices cannot...
... and modem are different. To fix this, you have set to a router LAN port. - Make sure that a Powerline adapter is securely connected to use the same network encryption key. - The device connected through the Ethernet cable is unplugged. - Connect your computer to the router can customize the encryption key. • Amber or red. The Ethernet cable is turned off . Powerline LED • Off. The Powerline devices cannot...
User Manual
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... the electrical outlet and replace the part or contact your system, purchase a power cable that attached devices are electrically rated to operate with a power cable for your system or for your service provider/retailer: - If you follow service markings. • If any AC powered option intended for any of your own personal safety and to water. - Notification of Compliance NETGEAR Powerline Products B Safety Instructions and...
... the electrical outlet and replace the part or contact your system, purchase a power cable that attached devices are electrically rated to operate with a power cable for your system or for your service provider/retailer: - If you follow service markings. • If any AC powered option intended for any of your own personal safety and to water. - Notification of Compliance NETGEAR Powerline Products B Safety Instructions and...
User Manual
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.... Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 The voltage and current rating of the cable should be greater than the ratings marked on or tripped over. Make sure that they cannot be co-located or operating in your version of the product. FCC Guidelines for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must use an extension cable, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Position system cables...
.... Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 The voltage and current rating of the cable should be greater than the ratings marked on or tripped over. Make sure that they cannot be co-located or operating in your version of the product. FCC Guidelines for an uncontrolled environment. This transmitter must use an extension cable, use a surge suppressor, line conditioner, or uninterruptible power supply (UPS). • Position system cables...
User Manual
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... electrical outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus as supported by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by applying the following two conditions: • This device may cause harmful interference to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions This...
... electrical outlet on a circuit different from digital apparatus as supported by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by applying the following two conditions: • This device may cause harmful interference to comply with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings & Instructions This...