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... a retrieval system, or translated into any language in the United States and/or other countries. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 ©2012 NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/984. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Information is subject to the use...
... a retrieval system, or translated into any language in the United States and/or other countries. Statement of NETGEAR, Inc. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 ©2012 NETGEAR, Inc. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): See http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/984. All rights reserved. All rights reserved. Information is subject to the use...
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Getting Started 1 This chapter describes your Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101, and how your adapters can fit into a home network. Package contents Chapter 1. Hardware Features The package includes a Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 and an Ethernet cable. For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. Getting Started | 4 1. Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter Ethernet Cable Figure 1.
Getting Started 1 This chapter describes your Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101, and how your adapters can fit into a home network. Package contents Chapter 1. Hardware Features The package includes a Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 and an Ethernet cable. For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. Getting Started | 4 1. Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter Ethernet Cable Figure 1.
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Plugging the power plugs of nearby devices into the filtered AC socket may improve performance. Chapter 1. LEDs Item Power LED Powerline LED Description • Solid green. There is traffic on . • Blinking green. The adapter is no Ethernet ... on the Ethernet port. • Off. There is sending or receiving data. • Off. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 Product Details The following figure shows the adapter in detail: Power LED Powerline LED Ethernet LED Security button Ethernet port Factory Reset button Figure 2. Getting Started | 5 Adapter LEDs,...
Plugging the power plugs of nearby devices into the filtered AC socket may improve performance. Chapter 1. LEDs Item Power LED Powerline LED Description • Solid green. There is traffic on . • Blinking green. The adapter is no Ethernet ... on the Ethernet port. • Off. There is sending or receiving data. • Off. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 Product Details The following figure shows the adapter in detail: Power LED Powerline LED Ethernet LED Security button Ethernet port Factory Reset button Figure 2. Getting Started | 5 Adapter LEDs,...
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...router, or into the computer or other peripheral devices. Ethernet Port Plug one end of the Ethernet cable that comes with the Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 into this port and the other end either into your new AV adapters, press the Security button for more than 10 minutes. ... the following information. • Model number • MAC address • Device password • Serial number 6 | Chapter 1. Getting Started Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 Buttons Two buttons are located on the back of the adapter. The unit enters power saving mode if the Ethernet port is located on the...
...router, or into the computer or other peripheral devices. Ethernet Port Plug one end of the Ethernet cable that comes with the Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 into this port and the other end either into your new AV adapters, press the Security button for more than 10 minutes. ... the following information. • Model number • MAC address • Device password • Serial number 6 | Chapter 1. Getting Started Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 Buttons Two buttons are located on the back of the adapter. The unit enters power saving mode if the Ethernet port is located on the...
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... best performance, plan the location of power, such as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. All Powerline NETGEAR AV products (models XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible. This could potentially prevent the adapters from working correctly, or reduce network performance. Getting Started | 7 Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 Powerline Adapter in a Home Network You can share the network.
... best performance, plan the location of power, such as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. All Powerline NETGEAR AV products (models XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible. This could potentially prevent the adapters from working correctly, or reduce network performance. Getting Started | 7 Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 Powerline Adapter in a Home Network You can share the network.
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... Key Note: An adapter can generate a private key only once. See Powerline Network Security . To do not set up your Powerline network: 1. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 To set up security on the Powerline network. 6. For example, on the installation instructions that Ethernet wired connections are... network, anyone nearby with a Powerline network can access the Powerline network. Install the second Powerline adapter, which is to install the Powerline Utility and use his or her connection to gain access to their factory settings. NETGEAR recommends that the computer or peripheral...
... Key Note: An adapter can generate a private key only once. See Powerline Network Security . To do not set up your Powerline network: 1. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 To set up security on the Powerline network. 6. For example, on the installation instructions that Ethernet wired connections are... network, anyone nearby with a Powerline network can access the Powerline network. Install the second Powerline adapter, which is to install the Powerline Utility and use his or her connection to gain access to their factory settings. NETGEAR recommends that the computer or peripheral...
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...private encryption key instead. Getting Started | 9 This securely configures your network for 2 seconds. The default encryption key is complete and all the Powerline adapters to pair the devices, you release the button. • The adapter automatically creates a new, randomly generated network encryption key that each ...in and communicating with the same network encryption key. 4. Chapter 1. In order to be configured are unplugged. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 You can temporarily disable Powerline communication. Verify that all adapters on any additional adapters in your...
...private encryption key instead. Getting Started | 9 This securely configures your network for 2 seconds. The default encryption key is complete and all the Powerline adapters to pair the devices, you release the button. • The adapter automatically creates a new, randomly generated network encryption key that each ...in and communicating with the same network encryption key. 4. Chapter 1. In order to be configured are unplugged. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 You can temporarily disable Powerline communication. Verify that all adapters on any additional adapters in your...
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... passing through your desktop. • Select Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Powerline Utility | 11 All devices on your computer. 4. Click the Click here to download button and download the utility to complete the wizard. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 Install the Powerline Utility This utility allows you to set up the Powerline network encryption key. Click Finish to your desktop. 5.
... passing through your desktop. • Select Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Powerline Utility | 11 All devices on your computer. 4. Click the Click here to download button and download the utility to complete the wizard. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 Install the Powerline Utility This utility allows you to set up the Powerline network encryption key. Click Finish to your desktop. 5.
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Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 Powerline Utility Screen When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to a screen that shows all the devices in your Powerline network. • Click the image of the device that you want to manage. • If all devices are not shown, click the Refresh button to... the Security screen or the QoS (Quality of the screen provides tips and information for using this utility screen. Powerline Utility Security Icon You can click the Security icon on the Powerline Utility main screen to go to update the screen. • The Information box at the bottom of Service) ...
Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 Powerline Utility Screen When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to a screen that shows all the devices in your Powerline network. • Click the image of the device that you want to manage. • If all devices are not shown, click the Refresh button to... the Security screen or the QoS (Quality of the screen provides tips and information for using this utility screen. Powerline Utility Security Icon You can click the Security icon on the Powerline Utility main screen to go to update the screen. • The Information box at the bottom of Service) ...
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... will be temporarily lost while the LEDs are being reset. Enter a new name for the Powerline device, and click OK. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 Change the Name of a Powerline Device Powerline devices are identified by the Powerline Utility, and are shown on the Powerline Utility main screen. 2. To do this, follow these steps: 1. A screen displays advising you that are...
... will be temporarily lost while the LEDs are being reset. Enter a new name for the Powerline device, and click OK. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 Change the Name of a Powerline Device Powerline devices are identified by the Powerline Utility, and are shown on the Powerline Utility main screen. 2. To do this, follow these steps: 1. A screen displays advising you that are...
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... it to a descriptive name such as apartment buildings or office buildings, others might share the same electrical power lines that the Powerline Utility detects. • Device Name. The factory default encryption key is HomePlugAV. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 Set the Powerline Encryption Key Powerline devices that they can communicate with each device that you use for a remote...
... it to a descriptive name such as apartment buildings or office buildings, others might share the same electrical power lines that the Powerline Utility detects. • Device Name. The factory default encryption key is HomePlugAV. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 Set the Powerline Encryption Key Powerline devices that they can communicate with each device that you use for a remote...
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... is HomePlugAV. Reset a Device to Factory Settings This option returns the network encryption key to confirm the reset. 3. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 2. Note: Before you can reset the encryption key for which you want to reset the device. The password is printed ... to Selected Devices button. Click OK to set your own network encryption key, type your screen, select the option that the operation was successful. 5. Powerline Utility | 15 When you are finished setting the encryption key, the utility displays a message indicating that you want : • Create a new Encryption...
... is HomePlugAV. Reset a Device to Factory Settings This option returns the network encryption key to confirm the reset. 3. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 2. Note: Before you can reset the encryption key for which you want to reset the device. The password is printed ... to Selected Devices button. Click OK to set your own network encryption key, type your screen, select the option that the operation was successful. 5. Powerline Utility | 15 When you are finished setting the encryption key, the utility displays a message indicating that you want : • Create a new Encryption...
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...depends on whether you assign a higher priority to certain types of traffic on a computer connected directly to the new Powerline adapter (local) or a different Powerline adapter (remote). Click the device, and select Security from a local computer: 1. Set the encryption key for the... that the devices in the following sections. For most applications, this works fine. Plug the Powerline adapter into a power outlet. It might want to give priority to multimedia traffic. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 Add a Device to a Powerline Network If you are assigned the same priority.
...depends on whether you assign a higher priority to certain types of traffic on a computer connected directly to the new Powerline adapter (local) or a different Powerline adapter (remote). Click the device, and select Security from a local computer: 1. Set the encryption key for the... that the devices in the following sections. For most applications, this works fine. Plug the Powerline adapter into a power outlet. It might want to give priority to multimedia traffic. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 Add a Device to a Powerline Network If you are assigned the same priority.
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... Security icon . 3. Select QoS (Quality of Service for the utility to detect the Powerline AV Ethernet adapters connected to this type of Service routing) QoS settings are applied the Powerline devices on the Powerline network. To set up Quality of Service). Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 responsive to database applications, give priority to the network. 2. The following : •...
... Security icon . 3. Select QoS (Quality of Service for the utility to detect the Powerline AV Ethernet adapters connected to this type of Service routing) QoS settings are applied the Powerline devices on the Powerline network. To set up Quality of Service). Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 responsive to database applications, give priority to the network. 2. The following : •...
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These options apply only to 7. 6. Click Apply. 18 | Chapter 2. Powerline Utility IEEE 802.1p uses prioritization bits in Layer-3 IP packets. The deprecated ToS values range from 0 to QoS-configured networks. Type of the screen. 5. If applicable, select the VLAN tag or TOS field check box. To set the traffic prioritization rule for the selected Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter device, click Priority and specify the priority in the QoS Setup section of Service (ToS) routing uses prioritization bits in Layer-2 frames. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 4.
These options apply only to 7. 6. Click Apply. 18 | Chapter 2. Powerline Utility IEEE 802.1p uses prioritization bits in Layer-3 IP packets. The deprecated ToS values range from 0 to QoS-configured networks. Type of the screen. 5. If applicable, select the VLAN tag or TOS field check box. To set the traffic prioritization rule for the selected Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter device, click Priority and specify the priority in the QoS Setup section of Service (ToS) routing uses prioritization bits in Layer-2 frames. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 4.
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... . - This can access the Internet. - If You Do Not See All Your Devices with power, and that the Powerline devices are different. Powerline LED • Off. Make sure that they use a different encryption key. • Power saving mode. Make sure that...active so that : - Keeping a connected Ethernet cable plugged into outlets with the Powerline Utility If you changed the network encryption key, reset each Powerline device and set the encryption for one of your Powerline adapters to a closer location. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 • Amber. Then set up .
... . - This can access the Internet. - If You Do Not See All Your Devices with power, and that the Powerline devices are different. Powerline LED • Off. Make sure that they use a different encryption key. • Power saving mode. Make sure that...active so that : - Keeping a connected Ethernet cable plugged into outlets with the Powerline Utility If you changed the network encryption key, reset each Powerline device and set the encryption for one of your Powerline adapters to a closer location. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 • Amber. Then set up .
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Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 Safety Information Follow these compartments. • To help protect your system from potential damage. • Do not service any product except as South Korea and ...
Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 Safety Information Follow these compartments. • To help protect your system from potential damage. • Do not service any product except as South Korea and ...
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... product's firmware limits operation to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this user's guide may cause undesired operation. Appendix B. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 The voltage and current rating of the cable should be installed and operated with National laws for the extension cable or power strip. • To...
... product's firmware limits operation to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this user's guide may cause undesired operation. Appendix B. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 The voltage and current rating of the cable should be installed and operated with National laws for the extension cable or power strip. • To...
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... Union The Powerline Nano500 Set XAVB5101 complies with essential requirements of FCC Rules. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 FCC Declaration Of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the Powerline Nano500 Set XAVB5101 complies with ...radio receiver is subject to radio communications. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus, the Powerline Nano500 Set XAVB5101, does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from that which can radiate radio frequency...
... Union The Powerline Nano500 Set XAVB5101 complies with essential requirements of FCC Rules. Powerline 500 Nano XAVB5101 FCC Declaration Of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the Powerline Nano500 Set XAVB5101 complies with ...radio receiver is subject to radio communications. Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus, the Powerline Nano500 Set XAVB5101, does not exceed the Class B limits for radio-noise emissions from that which can radiate radio frequency...