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... Basic Configuration How the Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter Fits 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...
... Basic Configuration How the Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter Fits 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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... chapter describes how to an Ethernet Network Chapter 1. How the Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter Fits in Your Network You can use one Powerline device Room 1, and second Powerline device added in your house using your Ethernet network anywhere in Room 2: Room 1 Room 2 Figure 1. Powerline Adapter Connected to install and configure the XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter. It also explains the security features...
... chapter describes how to an Ethernet Network Chapter 1. How the Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter Fits in Your Network You can use one Powerline device Room 1, and second Powerline device added in your house using your Ethernet network anywhere in Room 2: Room 1 Room 2 Figure 1. Powerline Adapter Connected to install and configure the XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter. It also explains the security features...
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...security on the Ethernet port. • Off. Good for HD video (Better) - The adapter has not found any adapter in your existing network for 1 second, then release to return the Powerline adapter to a Powerline network. • Blinking. There is on any other peripheral devices. 6 | Chapter 1. There... Link rate >50, < 80 Mbps Red: Link rate < 50 Mbps (Best) - The adapter is in power saving mode. Good for SD Video (Good) - XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Table 1. There is not linked for more than 10 minutes. • Off. Both...
...security on the Ethernet port. • Off. Good for HD video (Better) - The adapter has not found any adapter in your existing network for 1 second, then release to return the Powerline adapter to a Powerline network. • Blinking. There is on any other peripheral devices. 6 | Chapter 1. There... Link rate >50, < 80 Mbps Red: Link rate < 50 Mbps (Best) - The adapter is in power saving mode. Good for SD Video (Good) - XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Table 1. There is not linked for more than 10 minutes. • Off. Both...
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... appliance that uses a lot of your network. Familiarize yourself with the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter. The side panel has a Security button, and a Reset button. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline XAV5501 Adapter Prepare for Installation: 1. This could potentially prevent the adapter from working correctly, or reduce the network performance. • Avoid using the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter in an electrical outlet that is...
... appliance that uses a lot of your network. Familiarize yourself with the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter. The side panel has a Security button, and a Reset button. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline XAV5501 Adapter Prepare for Installation: 1. This could potentially prevent the adapter from working correctly, or reduce the network performance. • Avoid using the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter in an electrical outlet that is...
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... to connect from your router so that the Powerline network can gain access to a LAN port on your computer. c. Plug an XAV5501 into a power outlet near your router. Connecting the XAV5501 to see that the Power LED is on. 3. The Power LED is lit. Once the Powerline adapter is plugged in and power is first applied...
... to connect from your router so that the Powerline network can gain access to a LAN port on your computer. c. Plug an XAV5501 into a power outlet near your router. Connecting the XAV5501 to see that the Power LED is on. 3. The Power LED is lit. Once the Powerline adapter is plugged in and power is first applied...
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... the first Powerline adapter is connected to your network. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Adding Adapters to Your Network Once the first adapter is installed and connected to your router, you can easily add adapters into power outlets near the other computer or peripheral device. 4. Plug additional Powerline adapters into your router. 2. Add an adapter CAUTION: NETGEAR recommends that each Powerline adapter to be...
... the first Powerline adapter is connected to your network. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Adding Adapters to Your Network Once the first adapter is installed and connected to your router, you can easily add adapters into power outlets near the other computer or peripheral device. 4. Plug additional Powerline adapters into your router. 2. Add an adapter CAUTION: NETGEAR recommends that each Powerline adapter to be...
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... Installing the XAV5001 Powerline Utility on your network and information you send over the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter, you need software to configure Powerline XAV5501 Adapters. The default encryption key is similar to the SSID and encryption keys used by Powerline XAV5501 Adapters is HomePlugAV. Otherwise, they might not be installed on page 17. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of...
... Installing the XAV5001 Powerline Utility on your network and information you send over the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter, you need software to configure Powerline XAV5501 Adapters. The default encryption key is similar to the SSID and encryption keys used by Powerline XAV5501 Adapters is HomePlugAV. Otherwise, they might not be installed on page 17. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of...
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... adapters in your Powerline network with each Powerline XAV5501 Adapter will use. This securely configures your network cannot communicate with the same network encryption key. 4. The adapters retain security settings even if they are plugged in your network has more than 2 adapters, press the Security button on any additional adapters in . 2. The adapter automatically produces a new, randomly generated network encryption key that all the Powerline XAV5501 Adapters...
... adapters in your Powerline network with each Powerline XAV5501 Adapter will use. This securely configures your network cannot communicate with the same network encryption key. 4. The adapters retain security settings even if they are plugged in your network has more than 2 adapters, press the Security button on any additional adapters in . 2. The adapter automatically produces a new, randomly generated network encryption key that all the Powerline XAV5501 Adapters...
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... the NETGEAR Powerline Utility to Download button. 4. Under Product Quick Links, click Powerline Utility Version 2.0.0.8. 3. Scroll down to the bottom of service (QoS) features to prioritize Powerline network traffic • Reset adapters to factory default settings Installing the XAV5501 Powerline Utility This utility allows you to set your own unique Powerline network encryption key, and prioritize traffic passing through your Powerline network...
... the NETGEAR Powerline Utility to Download button. 4. Under Product Quick Links, click Powerline Utility Version 2.0.0.8. 3. Scroll down to the bottom of service (QoS) features to prioritize Powerline network traffic • Reset adapters to factory default settings Installing the XAV5501 Powerline Utility This utility allows you to set your own unique Powerline network encryption key, and prioritize traffic passing through your Powerline network...
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Chapter 2. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility | 13 XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual The Welcome screen displays: 6. The Powerline Utility shortcut icon appears on your desktop. • Navigate to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility Powerline Utility Screen When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to launch the Powerline Utility: • Click the Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on your desktop: 7. There are not...
Chapter 2. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility | 13 XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual The Welcome screen displays: 6. The Powerline Utility shortcut icon appears on your desktop. • Navigate to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility Powerline Utility Screen When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to launch the Powerline Utility: • Click the Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on your desktop: 7. There are not...
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... are shown in and connected are plugged in the Powerline network by the Powerline Utility, and will be shown on the Powerline Utility main screen. Any Powerline devices that are detected by the model number and name. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Figure 5. From the Powerline Utility screen, you can do the following: • Change the Name...
... are shown in and connected are plugged in the Powerline network by the Powerline Utility, and will be shown on the Powerline Utility main screen. Any Powerline devices that are detected by the model number and name. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Figure 5. From the Powerline Utility screen, you can do the following: • Change the Name...
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... it secure from hackers. Chapter 2. Click Device Name. Set Encryption Keys By encrypting the information you send over the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter, you help to your Powerline network, you do this, follow these steps: 1. From the Powerline Utility main screen, click the device you that connectivity will be temporarily lost while the LEDs are currently turned...
... it secure from hackers. Chapter 2. Click Device Name. Set Encryption Keys By encrypting the information you send over the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter, you help to your Powerline network, you do this, follow these steps: 1. From the Powerline Utility main screen, click the device you that connectivity will be temporarily lost while the LEDs are currently turned...
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... successful. 6. b. Click Apply Security to set encryption keys. 4. Click OK. Click the Powerline device icon or the Security icon screen. Type your Powerline network traffic. 16 | Chapter 2. on your own network encryption key. In Step 2 on the Powerline Utility main 2. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual To set your screen, you have two options: a. On the pop...
... successful. 6. b. Click Apply Security to set encryption keys. 4. Click OK. Click the Powerline device icon or the Security icon screen. Type your Powerline network traffic. 16 | Chapter 2. on your own network encryption key. In Step 2 on the Powerline Utility main 2. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual To set your screen, you have two options: a. On the pop...
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... responsive to database applications, give priority to multimedia traffic. To prioritize by the type of protocol: 1. menu or the Powerline 2. 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 a particular traffic type. QoS Setup screen...
... responsive to database applications, give priority to multimedia traffic. To prioritize by the type of protocol: 1. menu or the Powerline 2. 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 a particular traffic type. QoS Setup screen...
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... the QoS Setup section of the screen. 4. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility IEEE 802.1p uses prioritization bits in Layer-3 IP packets. To reset to reset the device. Click OK to factory defaults: 1. Add a Device to a Powerline Network If you reset the local device. See Adding Adapters to 7. Type of HomePlugAV. A message indicates whether or...
... the QoS Setup section of the screen. 4. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility IEEE 802.1p uses prioritization bits in Layer-3 IP packets. To reset to reset the device. Click OK to factory defaults: 1. Add a Device to a Powerline Network If you reset the local device. See Adding Adapters to 7. Type of HomePlugAV. A message indicates whether or...
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... the Apply Security to be detected. It might take a minute or two for the utility to a different device in the Powerline network (remote). Security Icon Menu Chapter 2. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility | 19 XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual • You can perform a number of security functions, such as described in the following menu displays: Figure...
... the Apply Security to be detected. It might take a minute or two for the utility to a different device in the Powerline network (remote). Security Icon Menu Chapter 2. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility | 19 XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual • You can perform a number of security functions, such as described in the following menu displays: Figure...
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... Key 1. When completed, the utility displays a message indicating that the operation was successful. 7. Make sure your Powerline network. Click the Use Default Encryption Key button. Click OK. 20 | Chapter 2. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Return to Selected Devices. Click the Security icon and select Security from the pop-up menu...
... Key 1. When completed, the utility displays a message indicating that the operation was successful. 7. Make sure your Powerline network. Click the Use Default Encryption Key button. Click OK. 20 | Chapter 2. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Return to Selected Devices. Click the Security icon and select Security from the pop-up menu...
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...to the computer or devices. • If you have set up network security, make sure that power is supplied to the electrical outlet, and the Powerline device is no data traffic. Make sure that all Powerline devices are plugged into the AC line. There is not plugged ... • Press the Reset button on . 22 | Appendix XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual LED Troubleshooting Tips Table 1. The adapter enters power saving mode if the Ethernet port is not linked for 1 second to return the Powerline adapter to normal mode when the Ethernet port is off . The Factory...
...to the computer or devices. • If you have set up network security, make sure that power is supplied to the electrical outlet, and the Powerline device is no data traffic. Make sure that all Powerline devices are plugged into the AC line. There is not plugged ... • Press the Reset button on . 22 | Appendix XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual LED Troubleshooting Tips Table 1. The adapter enters power saving mode if the Ethernet port is not linked for 1 second to return the Powerline adapter to normal mode when the Ethernet port is off . The Factory...
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XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Problems after you have used the NETGEAR XAV5501 Powerline Utility, it is probably because the encryption key is connected to the computer you are plugged in. 2. Use the Powerline utility to set the encryption key for the local Powerline device (... Make sure all remote Powerline devices (the ones that are not directly connected to set the encryption key for every Powerline device on your Powerline devices stop communicating after Changing the Network Encryption Key If your Powerline network. Use the Powerline utility to the computer ...
XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Problems after you have used the NETGEAR XAV5501 Powerline Utility, it is probably because the encryption key is connected to the computer you are plugged in. 2. Use the Powerline utility to set the encryption key for the local Powerline device (... Make sure all remote Powerline devices (the ones that are not directly connected to set the encryption key for every Powerline device on your Powerline devices stop communicating after Changing the Network Encryption Key If your Powerline network. Use the Powerline utility to the computer ...
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Technical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and routing protocols: IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-Tx), IEEE 802ab 1000BASE-T AC input ... humidity, noncondensing Security Encryption type: 128-bit AES Bridge Performance MAC addresses: 64 Bandwidth 500 Mbps Powerline Performance Compatibility: HomePlug AV Data Transfer Rate: Up to 240 Mbps Appendix A. A. Supplemental Information | 24 Supplemental Information A This appendix provides technical specifications and safety information for the XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter.
Technical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and routing protocols: IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-Tx), IEEE 802ab 1000BASE-T AC input ... humidity, noncondensing Security Encryption type: 128-bit AES Bridge Performance MAC addresses: 64 Bandwidth 500 Mbps Powerline Performance Compatibility: HomePlug AV Data Transfer Rate: Up to 240 Mbps Appendix A. A. Supplemental Information | 24 Supplemental Information A This appendix provides technical specifications and safety information for the XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter.