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  • Netgear XAV101v2 | User Manual - Page 1
    XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA December 2010 202-10808-01 v1.0
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    XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual ©2010 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means without the written permission of NETGEAR, Inc.
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    8 Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router 9 Connect other Ethernet Powerline Adapters 10 Understanding Powerline Network Security 11 Changing the Default Encryption 12 Chapter 2 Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility Installing the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility 13 Device Settings
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    chapter describes how to install and configure the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter. It also explains the security features and how to customize the encryption key for added security How the Powerline Adapter Fits in Your Network You can use the Powerline AV 200 Adapter to implement or extend an
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    AV 200 Adapter User Manual Powerline AV 200 Adapter Features The following illustration (Figure 2, XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter) shows the front and side panels of the Powerline AV 200 Adapter: LEDs Security/Power button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Figure 2. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200
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    XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual LED and Feature Descriptions The following table describes the status LEDs, buttons, and Ethernet port on the XAV101v2 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Table 1. XAV101v2 Feature Descriptions Item Description Power LED • Solid green. The electrical
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    network. Usually, the default configuration settings (TCP/IP and DHCP) are fine. 2. Familiarize yourself with the Powerline AV 200 Adapter. The front panel has three LEDs: Power, Powerline, and Ethernet. The side panel has a Security/Power button, and a Factory Reset button. The Ethernet port is
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    XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router 1. Plug a Powerline AV 200 Adapter into a power outlet near your router. Use the supplied gray Ethernet cable to connect from the adapter to a LAN port on your router so that the Powerline network
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    XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Connect Other Ethernet Powerline Adapters Once the first adapter is installed and connected to your router, you can easily add adapters into your network. Adding other adapters 1. Be sure the first adapter is connected to your router. 2. Plug additional
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    using the Powerline Utility to configure Powerline security or to prioritize Powerline network traffic using the Quality of Service (QoS) feature, see Chapter 2. Note: For information about how to return the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter to its factory default settings, see Resetting to Factory
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    User Manual Changing the Default Encryption You can use the Security button to change the default encryption key and set a private encryption key instead. The default encryption key is HomePlugAV. To set a private encryption key: 1. Verify that all the Powerline AV 200 Adapters to be configured
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    the Powerline Utility. The XAV101v2 Powerline Utility is compatible other XAV101v2 adapters and with the XAV1501 Powerline adapter. You can use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility to: • configure encryption for your Powerline network • perform diagnostics and monitor performance • set quality of service
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    XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 10. On the pop-up menu, select Save Target As, and save the Powerline utility to the directory of your choice. 11. There are three ways to start the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility: • Click the Run button when prompted. • Click the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility
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    XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Device Settings Tab When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to the Device Settings tab. If all devices are not shown, click the Refresh button to detect all Powerline Adapters on your network. Figure 1. Note: You might see a message at the bottom of
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    XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on the Device Settings tab. Table 1. Powerline Utility Device Settings Tab Field or Button Device Names Model MAC Address Quality (Mbps) LED Status Description This lists the Powerline devices detected on the
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    XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 5. From the Device Name column select the device. 6. Type the network encryption key into the Create a New Encryption Key field. 7. Click the Apply Security to Selected Devices button. 8. Select the Device Settings tab to perform a scan. Verify that the
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    XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Security From the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility you can perform a number of security functions, such as: • Changing the network encryption key • Setting up a custom network encryption key • Returning to the factory default network
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    XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual When you click this option, the factory default encryption key is automatically populated in the field. The default network encryption key is HomePlugAV. b. Create your
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    XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual • Check that all the devices in the established network are displayed on the Device Settings tab. Note: Before you can reset a remote device, you must enter its password. The password is printed on the product label located on the back of the adapter. 3.
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    XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Quality of Service (QoS) On the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility, click the QoS (Quality of Service) arrow to help you prioritize your Powerline network traffic. By default, all types of traffic on the Powerline network are assigned the
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    XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Setting the priority of data transfers by the type of protocol 1. Start the Powerline Utility and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline adapters connected to the network. 2. On the Advanced Settings tab, click the QoS arrow. 3. To set the traffic
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    XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Diagnostics On the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility, the Diagnostics option helps you diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues. Using this feature you can delete a device from the device history, save a report, or print a report. Figure
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    XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Factory Reset On the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility, the Factory Reset option returns the network encryption key to its factory default value of HomePlugAV. Only one device at a time can be reset. Resetting to Factory Defaults 1. On the
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    XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Note: If you customized your network encryption key, the local Powerline device will be disconnected from the network when you reset it to the factory defaults. To avoid this problem, reset all remote devices before you reset the local device. Chapter 2.
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    information about troubleshooting your XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter. Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.netgear.com/register. Registration is required before you can use our telephone support service. Product updates and Web support are always
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    the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility, press the Factory Reset button to return the Powerline AV 200 Adapters to their default settings. If this fixes the problem, see Changing the Network Encryption Key on page 18 for instructions about setting the network encryption key. Chapter 3. Troubleshooting | 27
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    XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Table 1. Problem Ethernet light is not blinking. Problem using the Factory Reset or Security/Power button. Recommendation There is no data traffic. Make sure that: • Your router and modem are switched on and that the Ethernet cable that came
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    XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 4. Click the Use default Encryption Key button, and then click the Apply Security to Selected Devices button. 5. Select the Device Settings tab, and check that the utility detects all the Powerline AV 200 Adapters in your Powerline network. If the
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    appendix provides factory default configuration settings and technical specifications for the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter. Default Configuration Settings Table 1. Powerline Device Default Configuration Settings Feature Encryption Utility Network Port Speed Port Duplex Description Enabled
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    XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Technical Specifications (Continued) Physical 200 Mbps Powerline Performance Compatibility: Not HomePlug v1.0 or HomePlug v1.0 Turbo compatible Powerline Standard HomePlugAV Powerline Security 128-bit AES Data Transfer Rate: Up to 200
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    B. Notification of Compliance NETGEAR Powerline Products B Safety Instructions and Precautions WARNING! Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your product from potential damage. To reduce the risk of bodily injury, electrical shock, fire, and
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    XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual The voltage and current rating of the cable should be greater than the ratings marked on the product. • To help prevent electric shock, plug the system and peripheral power cables into correctly grounded electrical outlets. • Do not use adapter plugs. If
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    XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual FCC Declaration Of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
December 2010
202-10808-01
v1.0
XAV101v2 Powerline AV
200 Adapter
User Manual