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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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... Part Number 202-10711-01 Version v1.0 Publish Date February 2011 Comments First publication 2 | XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV are registered trademarks or... your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/984. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of this document without the written permission of...
... Part Number 202-10711-01 Version v1.0 Publish Date February 2011 Comments First publication 2 | XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Trademarks NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, ProSafe, Smart Wizard, Auto Uplink, X-RAID2, and NeoTV are registered trademarks or... your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/984. Phone (US & Canada only): 1-888-NETGEAR Phone (Other Countries): Check the list of this document without the written permission of...
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... Installation and 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... 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 the Name of a Powerline Device 14 Turn LEDs On or...
... Installation and 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... 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 the Name of a Powerline Device 14 Turn LEDs On or...
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... 1. Installation and Basic Configuration | 4 following illustration shows an existing Powerline network with one or more Powerline XAV5501 Adapters to customize the encryption key for added security. 1. Powerline Adapter Connected to install and configure the XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter. Installation and Basic Configuration 1 This chapter describes how to an Ethernet Network Chapter...
... 1. Installation and Basic Configuration | 4 following illustration shows an existing Powerline network with one or more Powerline XAV5501 Adapters to customize the encryption key for added security. 1. Powerline Adapter Connected to install and configure the XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter. Installation and Basic Configuration 1 This chapter describes how to an Ethernet Network Chapter...
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... AV+ 500 Adapter. Installation and Basic Configuration | 5 Chapter 1. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Powerline XAV5501 Adapter Features The following table describes the buttons, status LEDs, and Ethernet port on the rear panel of the XAV5001 contains the items listed below: ... number • MAC address • Device password • Serial number LED and Feature Descriptions The following illustration shows the front and side panels of the XAV5501: LEDs Security button Factory Reset button Figure 2.
... AV+ 500 Adapter. Installation and Basic Configuration | 5 Chapter 1. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Powerline XAV5501 Adapter Features The following table describes the buttons, status LEDs, and Ethernet port on the rear panel of the XAV5001 contains the items listed below: ... number • MAC address • Device password • Serial number LED and Feature Descriptions The following illustration shows the front and side panels of the XAV5501: LEDs Security button Factory Reset button Figure 2.
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...The unit enters power saving mode if the Ethernet port is traffic on your other adapters, after you pick the electrical outlet with the XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter into this port and the other end either into the computer or other compatible Powerline devices using the same ...encryption key, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Table 1. The adapter is no activity. • Blinking. Security Button If you set security on the...
...The unit enters power saving mode if the Ethernet port is traffic on your other adapters, after you pick the electrical outlet with the XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter into this port and the other end either into the computer or other compatible Powerline devices using the same ...encryption key, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Table 1. The adapter is no activity. • Blinking. Security Button If you set security on the...
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... 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 correctly, or reduce the network performance...prevent the adapter from working correctly, or reduce network performance. See Figure 2 on the bottom of your network. Familiarize yourself with the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter. The front panel has three lights: Power, Powerline, and Ethernet. Usually, the default configuration settings (TCP/IP and DHCP) are...
... 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 correctly, or reduce the network performance...prevent the adapter from working correctly, or reduce network performance. See Figure 2 on the bottom of your network. Familiarize yourself with the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter. The front panel has three lights: Power, Powerline, and Ethernet. Usually, the default configuration settings (TCP/IP and DHCP) are...
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... see that the Power LED is first applied, check to a Router 2. The Power and Ethernet LEDs on the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter should turn on or blinks. 8 | Chapter 1. The Power LED is lit. Installation and Basic Configuration Once the Powerline adapter is ... is not necessary to the Router 1. After approximately 10 seconds, check to the Internet. Router XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter Supplied Ethernet cable Laptop PC Desktop PC Figure 3. Note: It is on . XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter to disconnect your router ...
... see that the Power LED is first applied, check to a Router 2. The Power and Ethernet LEDs on the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter should turn on or blinks. 8 | Chapter 1. The Power LED is lit. Installation and Basic Configuration Once the Powerline adapter is ... is not necessary to the Router 1. After approximately 10 seconds, check to the Internet. Router XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter Supplied Ethernet cable Laptop PC Desktop PC Figure 3. Note: It is on . XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter to disconnect your router ...
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...especially relevant in your Powerline network from a remote computer. For details about how the LEDs work, see Table 1 on . Chapter 1. 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 ... for each computer connected to your network. For example, be recognized by the Powerline AV Ethernet adapter. Add an adapter CAUTION: NETGEAR recommends that you secure your Powerline network. 3. Test to make sure that each Powerline adapter to view all the computers connected by...
...especially relevant in your Powerline network from a remote computer. For details about how the LEDs work, see Table 1 on . Chapter 1. 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 ... for each computer connected to your network. For example, be recognized by the Powerline AV Ethernet adapter. Add an adapter CAUTION: NETGEAR recommends that you secure your Powerline network. 3. Test to make sure that each Powerline adapter to view all the computers connected by...
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... encryption key and set up and running. See Installing the XAV5001 Powerline Utility on page 12. Note: To return the XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter to its factory default settings, see Chapter 2. Installation and Basic Configuration Powerline devices connected to the... secure your Powerline network. • Use the Security button located on the Powerline adapter to automatically generate a random encryption key. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of Service (QoS) feature, see Reset a Device...
... encryption key and set up and running. See Installing the XAV5001 Powerline Utility on page 12. Note: To return the XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter to its factory default settings, see Chapter 2. Installation and Basic Configuration Powerline devices connected to the... secure your Powerline network. • Use the Security button located on the Powerline adapter to automatically generate a random encryption key. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of Service (QoS) feature, see Reset a Device...
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... At this point, the other . 3. To start over, first reset the adapter back to Factory Settings on the second adapter for 2 seconds. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual To set a private encryption key: 1. The adapter automatically produces a new, randomly generated network encryption key that...on the first adapter, press the Security button on page 17. Both buttons must be pressed within 2 minutes. On the first Powerline XAV5501 Adapter, press its factory defaults, then follow the previous procedure. See Reset a Device to its Security button for 2 seconds, then ...
... At this point, the other . 3. To start over, first reset the adapter back to Factory Settings on the second adapter for 2 seconds. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual To set a private encryption key: 1. The adapter automatically produces a new, randomly generated network encryption key that...on the first adapter, press the Security button on page 17. Both buttons must be pressed within 2 minutes. On the first Powerline XAV5501 Adapter, press its factory defaults, then follow the previous procedure. See Reset a Device to its Security button for 2 seconds, then ...
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...) features to prioritize Powerline network traffic • Reset adapters to factory default settings Installing the XAV5501 Powerline Utility This utility allows you to this URL link: http://support.netgear.com/app/products/model/a_id/16168 2. The models XAV101, XAV101v2, XAV1004, XAV1501, XAV2001, ...browser, go to set your own unique Powerline network encryption key, and prioritize traffic passing through your Powerline network. Use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility to: • Configure encryption for your Powerline network • Perform diagnostics and monitor performance • Set ...
...) features to prioritize Powerline network traffic • Reset adapters to factory default settings Installing the XAV5501 Powerline Utility This utility allows you to this URL link: http://support.netgear.com/app/products/model/a_id/16168 2. The models XAV101, XAV101v2, XAV1004, XAV1501, XAV2001, ...browser, go to set your own unique Powerline network encryption key, and prioritize traffic passing through your Powerline network. Use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility to: • Configure encryption for your Powerline network • Perform diagnostics and monitor performance • Set ...
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...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. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual The Welcome screen displays: 6. There are... not shown, click the Refresh button to a screen that shows all Powerline Adapters on your network. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility | 13 Click Next, follow the wizard prompts, and click Finish when the wizard is done. The Powerline Utility 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. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual The Welcome screen displays: 6. There are... not shown, click the Refresh button to a screen that shows all Powerline Adapters on your network. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility | 13 Click Next, follow the wizard prompts, and click Finish when the wizard is done. The Powerline Utility shortcut ...
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Any Powerline devices that are detected by the model number and name. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility From the Powerline Utility screen, you can do the following: • Change the Name of a Powerline Device • Turn LEDs On or Off ... 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. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Figure 5.
Any Powerline devices that are detected by the model number and name. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility From the Powerline Utility screen, you can do the following: • Change the Name of a Powerline Device • Turn LEDs On or Off ... 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. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual Figure 5.
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...off . Note: This function is a toggle. Set Encryption Keys By encrypting the information you send over the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter, you help to your network. Chapter 2. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility | 15 From the Powerline Utility main screen, click the device you want to name, and the following... screen displays: 4. To do not set up security on if they are being reset. 3. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual To name any Powerline device in your Powerline network, you can potentially use their connection to gain access ...
...off . Note: This function is a toggle. Set Encryption Keys By encrypting the information you send over the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter, you help to your network. Chapter 2. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility | 15 From the Powerline Utility main screen, click the device you want to name, and the following... screen displays: 4. To do not set up security on if they are being reset. 3. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual To name any Powerline device in your Powerline network, you can potentially use their connection to gain access ...
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...the factory default encryption key is HomePlugAV. Create a new Encryption Key. Select the check box for each Device Name for the Powerline network: 1. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual To set encryption keys. 4. In Step 2 on the Powerline Utility main 2. Security screen 3. Use the ...for which you prioritize your network encryption key in the field. Click the Powerline device icon or the Security icon screen. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility on your own network encryption key. Set Up Quality of Service (QoS) The Quality of Service (QoS) function helps...
...the factory default encryption key is HomePlugAV. Create a new Encryption Key. Select the check box for each Device Name for the Powerline network: 1. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual To set encryption keys. 4. In Step 2 on the Powerline Utility main 2. Security screen 3. Use the ...for which you prioritize your network encryption key in the field. Click the Powerline device icon or the Security icon screen. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility on your own network encryption key. Set Up Quality of Service (QoS) The Quality of Service (QoS) function helps...
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...multimedia and document/database traffic you assign a higher priority to multimedia traffic. From the pop-up menu. Figure 7. Start the XAV5501 Powerline Utility and wait for your network traffic is a mix of application over the network, then give priority to certain types of...transfers by general application type: If your network to be responsive to database applications, give priority to the network. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility | 17 However, there are being transferred over multimedia applications. menu or the Powerline 2. To prioritize by the type...
...multimedia and document/database traffic you assign a higher priority to multimedia traffic. From the pop-up menu. Figure 7. Start the XAV5501 Powerline Utility and wait for your network traffic is a mix of application over the network, then give priority to certain types of...transfers by general application type: If your network to be responsive to database applications, give priority to the network. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility | 17 However, there are being transferred over multimedia applications. menu or the Powerline 2. To prioritize by the type...
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...the factory default. If the network encryption key has been customized, there are two ways to set the traffic prioritization rule into a power outlet. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual 3. Click Apply. These options only apply to Your Network on page 9. 18 | Chapter 2. On the ... of Service routing (ToS) uses prioritization bits in Layer-2 frames. To avoid this problem, reset all you customized your network. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility From the pop-up menu, click Factory Reset. 3. Note: If you need to its default setting, all remote devices before...
...the factory default. If the network encryption key has been customized, there are two ways to set the traffic prioritization rule into a power outlet. XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual 3. Click Apply. These options only apply to Your Network on page 9. 18 | Chapter 2. On the ... of Service routing (ToS) uses prioritization bits in Layer-2 frames. To avoid this problem, reset all you customized your network. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility From the pop-up menu, click Factory Reset. 3. Note: If you need to its default setting, all remote devices before...
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... icon , the following sections. Click Close. The procedure for setting the network encryption key depends on page 14). 6. Start the XAV5501 Powerline Utility, click the Refresh button, and wait for all devices in the following menu displays: Figure 8. Connect the Ethernet cable... that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the Powerline network (remote). Security Icon Menu Chapter 2. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility | 19 Click the Apply Security to Selected Devices button. 8. Security Icon By clicking the Security icon on the computer. ...
... icon , the following sections. Click Close. The procedure for setting the network encryption key depends on page 14). 6. Start the XAV5501 Powerline Utility, click the Refresh button, and wait for all devices in the following menu displays: Figure 8. Connect the Ethernet cable... that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the Powerline network (remote). Security Icon Menu Chapter 2. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility | 19 Click the Apply Security to Selected Devices button. 8. Security Icon By clicking the Security icon on the computer. ...
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... Security to the Default Network Encryption Key 1. When completed, the utility displays a message indicating that the operation was successful. 7. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility Make sure your Powerline network. The password is connected to any Powerline device you must enter its password... and select Security from the pop-up menu. 4. Click the Use Default Encryption Key button. Click OK. 20 | Chapter 2. Start the XAV5501 Powerline Utility, click the Refresh button, and wait for the utility to detect the devices in the encryption field. 6. You will see the default...
... Security to the Default Network Encryption Key 1. When completed, the utility displays a message indicating that the operation was successful. 7. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility Make sure your Powerline network. The password is connected to any Powerline device you must enter its password... and select Security from the pop-up menu. 4. Click the Use Default Encryption Key button. Click OK. 20 | Chapter 2. Start the XAV5501 Powerline Utility, click the Refresh button, and wait for the utility to detect the devices in the encryption field. 6. You will see the default...