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XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA February 2011 202-10711-01 v1.0
XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA February 2011 202-10711-01 v1.0
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XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. No part of this document without the written permission of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of NETGEAR...RAID2, and NeoTV are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or ...
XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. No part of this document without the written permission of Conditions To improve internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the use, or application of NETGEAR, Inc. Statement of NETGEAR...RAID2, and NeoTV are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or ...
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... in Your Network 4 Powerline XAV5501 Adapter Features 5 XAV5501 Product Label 5 LED and Feature Descriptions 5 Installing Your Powerline XAV5501 Adapter 7 Prepare for Installation 7 Connecting a Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter to the Router 8 Adding Adapters to Your Network 9 Understanding Powerline Network Security 10 Set the Encryption Key 10 Chapter 2 Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility Installing the XAV5501 Powerline Utility 12 Powerline Utility Screen 13 Change...
... in Your Network 4 Powerline XAV5501 Adapter Features 5 XAV5501 Product Label 5 LED and Feature Descriptions 5 Installing Your Powerline XAV5501 Adapter 7 Prepare for Installation 7 Connecting a Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter to the Router 8 Adding Adapters to Your Network 9 Understanding Powerline Network Security 10 Set the Encryption Key 10 Chapter 2 Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility Installing the XAV5501 Powerline Utility 12 Powerline Utility Screen 13 Change...
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... Room 2: Room 1 Room 2 Figure 1. Installation and Basic Configuration | 4 Powerline Adapter Connected to install and configure the XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter. following illustration shows an existing Powerline network with one Powerline device Room 1, and second Powerline device added in Your Network You can use one or more Powerline XAV5501 Adapters to customize the encryption key for added security...
... Room 2: Room 1 Room 2 Figure 1. Installation and Basic Configuration | 4 Powerline Adapter Connected to install and configure the XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter. following illustration shows an existing Powerline network with one Powerline device Room 1, and second Powerline device added in Your Network You can use one or more Powerline XAV5501 Adapters to customize the encryption key for added security...
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Installation and Basic Configuration | 5 XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Powerline XAV5501 Adapter Features The following table describes the buttons, status LEDs, and Ethernet port on the XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter XAV5501 Product Label The product label on the rear panel of the XAV5001 contains the items listed below: • Model number •...
Installation and Basic Configuration | 5 XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Powerline XAV5501 Adapter Features The following table describes the buttons, status LEDs, and Ethernet port on the XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter XAV5501 Product Label The product label on the rear panel of the XAV5001 contains the items listed below: • Model number •...
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...Security Button If you set security on any other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. Ethernet Port Plug one end of restarting or setting up security. • Amber. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Table 1. Power saving ... • Off. then press the Security button on your other adapters, after you pick the electrical outlet with the XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter into the wall socket, press its factory default settings. The electrical power is not linked for SD Video (Good...
...Security Button If you set security on any other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. Ethernet Port Plug one end of restarting or setting up security. • Amber. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Table 1. Power saving ... • Off. then press the Security button on your other adapters, after you pick the electrical outlet with the XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter into the wall socket, press its factory default settings. The electrical power is not linked for SD Video (Good...
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...is not controlled by a wall switch to avoid someone unknowingly turning off the power to the outlet. • Do not connect the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as this might prevent it from working . • An Ethernet port... network is set up. • An Ethernet port is available on page 5. 3. The front panel has three lights: Power, Powerline, and Ethernet. Familiarize yourself with the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter. The side panel has a Security button, and a Reset button. Usually, the default configuration settings (TCP/IP and DHCP)...
...is not controlled by a wall switch to avoid someone unknowingly turning off the power to the outlet. • Do not connect the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as this might prevent it from working . • An Ethernet port... network is set up. • An Ethernet port is available on page 5. 3. The front panel has three lights: Power, Powerline, and Ethernet. Familiarize yourself with the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter. The side panel has a Security button, and a Reset button. Usually, the default configuration settings (TCP/IP and DHCP)...
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... Basic Configuration The Power LED is lit. The Power and Ethernet LEDs on the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter should turn on or blinks. 8 | Chapter 1. Once the Powerline adapter is plugged in and power is on . b. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter to a Router 2. Use the supplied gray Ethernet cable to connect...
... Basic Configuration The Power LED is lit. The Power and Ethernet LEDs on the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter should turn on or blinks. 8 | Chapter 1. Once the Powerline adapter is plugged in and power is on . b. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter to a Router 2. Use the supplied gray Ethernet cable to connect...
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... connected to a Powerline XAV5501 Adapter can easily add adapters into power outlets near the other computer or peripheral device. 4. This could take as little as apartment buildings. Chapter 1. Be sure the first Powerline adapter is connected to your Powerline network from a remote... to be recognized by the Powerline AV Ethernet adapter. Figure 4. To add Powerline adapters: 1. Add an adapter CAUTION: NETGEAR recommends that you can access the Internet from unauthorized access. For example, be sure that each Powerline adapter to be included in settings...
... connected to a Powerline XAV5501 Adapter can easily add adapters into power outlets near the other computer or peripheral device. 4. This could take as little as apartment buildings. Chapter 1. Be sure the first Powerline adapter is connected to your Powerline network from a remote... to be recognized by the Powerline AV Ethernet adapter. Figure 4. To add Powerline adapters: 1. Add an adapter CAUTION: NETGEAR recommends that you can access the Internet from unauthorized access. For example, be sure that each Powerline adapter to be included in settings...
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...encrypting the information you send over the Internet. The security used by Powerline XAV5501 Adapters is especially relevant in wireless networks, but you do not need to install the Powerline adapters and get them up security on your network and information you need...random encryption key. There are already using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility to configure Powerline security or to Factory Settings on the Powerline adapter to change the Encryption key, you send over the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter, you help to configure Powerline XAV5501 Adapters. This is similar to the SSID ...
...encrypting the information you send over the Internet. The security used by Powerline XAV5501 Adapters is especially relevant in wireless networks, but you do not need to install the Powerline adapters and get them up security on your network and information you need...random encryption key. There are already using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility to configure Powerline security or to Factory Settings on the Powerline adapter to change the Encryption key, you send over the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter, you help to configure Powerline XAV5501 Adapters. This is similar to the SSID ...
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... network encryption key that all the Powerline XAV5501 Adapters to Factory Settings on page 17. See Reset a Device to be pressed within 2 minutes. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual To set a private encryption key: 1. On the first Powerline XAV5501 Adapter, press its factory defaults, ... Security button on the second adapter for 2 seconds. At this point, the other . 3. This securely configures your Powerline network with each Powerline XAV5501 Adapter will use. The power LED starts blinking after you release the button. In order to its Security button for ...
... network encryption key that all the Powerline XAV5501 Adapters to Factory Settings on page 17. See Reset a Device to be pressed within 2 minutes. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual To set a private encryption key: 1. On the first Powerline XAV5501 Adapter, press its factory defaults, ... Security button on the second adapter for 2 seconds. At this point, the other . 3. This securely configures your Powerline network with each Powerline XAV5501 Adapter will use. The power LED starts blinking after you release the button. In order to its Security button for ...
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... the pop-up menu, select Save Target As, and save the Powerline utility to this URL link: http://support.netgear.com/app/products/model/a_id/16168 2. Use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility to: • Configure encryption for your Powerline network. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility | 12 Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility 2 This chapter explains how to set your own unique...
... the pop-up menu, select Save Target As, and save the Powerline utility to this URL link: http://support.netgear.com/app/products/model/a_id/16168 2. Use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility to: • Configure encryption for your Powerline network. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility | 12 Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility 2 This chapter explains how to set your own unique...
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... shortcut icon located on your desktop. • Navigate to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility Powerline Utility Screen When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to detect all of the devices in your Powerline network. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility | 13 XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual The Welcome screen displays: 6. There are not shown, click the Refresh button to...
... shortcut icon located on your desktop. • Navigate to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility Powerline Utility Screen When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to detect all of the devices in your Powerline network. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility | 13 XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual The Welcome screen displays: 6. There are not shown, click the Refresh button to...
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... for using this utility page. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility Any Powerline devices that are detected by the model number and name. Powerline Utility main screen Note: The Information box at the bottom of a Powerline Device Powerline devices are shown in and connected are plugged in the Powerline network by the Powerline Utility, and will be shown on...
... for using this utility page. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility Any Powerline devices that are detected by the model number and name. Powerline Utility main screen Note: The Information box at the bottom of a Powerline Device Powerline devices are shown in and connected are plugged in the Powerline network by the Powerline Utility, and will be shown on...
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... up menu, click Turn LED off . You can potentially use their connection to gain access to your Powerline network: 1. Note: This function is a toggle. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility | 15 The utility responds that connectivity will be temporarily lost if you do this, follow these ... pop-up menu appears:. 2. Click the Powerline device icon on your network, anyone nearby with a Powerline network can turn off LEDs if they are currently turned off. Set Encryption Keys By encrypting the information you send over the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter, you want to keep it secure ...
... up menu, click Turn LED off . You can potentially use their connection to gain access to your Powerline network: 1. Note: This function is a toggle. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility | 15 The utility responds that connectivity will be temporarily lost if you do this, follow these ... pop-up menu appears:. 2. Click the Powerline device icon on your network, anyone nearby with a Powerline network can turn off LEDs if they are currently turned off. Set Encryption Keys By encrypting the information you send over the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter, you want to keep it secure ...
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... (QoS) function helps you click this option, the factory default encryption key is HomePlugAV. Click the Powerline device icon or the Security icon screen. Use the Default Encryption Key option. Click OK. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual To set your network encryption key in the field. Click Apply...
... (QoS) function helps you click this option, the factory default encryption key is HomePlugAV. Click the Powerline device icon or the Security icon screen. Use the Default Encryption Key option. Click OK. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual To set your network encryption key in the field. Click Apply...
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... if it is important that your network traffic is smooth, even while document files are being transferred over multimedia applications. Start the XAV5501 Powerline Utility and wait for your network to be responsive to database applications, give priority to this works fine. From the pop-up ...screen from either the Security icon device pop-up menu, click QoS (Quality of Service). XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual By default, all types of traffic on the Powerline network are situations where performance improves if you might want to give priority to multimedia traffic...
... if it is important that your network traffic is smooth, even while document files are being transferred over multimedia applications. Start the XAV5501 Powerline Utility and wait for your network to be responsive to database applications, give priority to this works fine. From the pop-up ...screen from either the Security icon device pop-up menu, click QoS (Quality of Service). XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual By default, all types of traffic on the Powerline network are situations where performance improves if you might want to give priority to multimedia traffic...
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... of HomePlugAV. IEEE 802.1p uses prioritization bits in Layer-3 IP packets. To reset to reset the device. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual 3. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility To avoid this problem, reset all you are adding a device to the selected device. Add a Device ...to a Powerline Network If you need to the factory default. To set the security: • You can use the Security ...
... of HomePlugAV. IEEE 802.1p uses prioritization bits in Layer-3 IP packets. To reset to reset the device. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual 3. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility To avoid this problem, reset all you are adding a device to the selected device. Add a Device ...to a Powerline Network If you need to the factory default. To set the security: • You can use the Security ...
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... displays a message indicating that the operation was successful. 7. Click the Security icon and select Security from the pop-up menu. 4. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Return to Selected Devices. The password is connected to an AC power outlet. 2. Click Apply Security to... the devices in the encryption field. 6. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility Click the Use Default Encryption Key button. Click OK. 20 | Chapter 2. You will see the default encryption key, HomePlugAV, display in your Powerline XAV5501 adapter is printed on the product label located on the...
... displays a message indicating that the operation was successful. 7. Click the Security icon and select Security from the pop-up menu. 4. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Return to Selected Devices. The password is connected to an AC power outlet. 2. Click Apply Security to... the devices in the encryption field. 6. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility Click the Use Default Encryption Key button. Click OK. 20 | Chapter 2. You will see the default encryption key, HomePlugAV, display in your Powerline XAV5501 adapter is printed on the product label located on the...
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... is solid green. The Power LED is on the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter lights or blinks. b. c. Appendix | 21 Troubleshooting 3 This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your product and use our telephone support service. Product updates and Web support are always available at http://www.netgear.com/register. Product Registration and Support Thank you can...
... is solid green. The Power LED is on the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter lights or blinks. b. c. Appendix | 21 Troubleshooting 3 This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your product and use our telephone support service. Product updates and Web support are always available at http://www.netgear.com/register. Product Registration and Support Thank you can...