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    XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10531-01 v1.0 November 2009
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    XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual © 2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support Registration on the website or over the phone is required before you can use our telephone support service. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support centers are on the
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    XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual FCC Statement • The XAV2001 has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used according to the instructions,
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    XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual iv v1.0, November 2009
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    Adapter 1-4 Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router 1-5 Adding Adapters to Your Network 1-6 Understanding Powerline Network Security 1-7 Changing the Default Encryption 1-8 ...1-8 Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility Installing the XAV2001 Powerline Utility 2-2 Device Settings
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    XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Troubleshooting Product Registration and Support B-1 Basic Functioning ...B-1 LED Troubleshooting Tips B-2 Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key B-3 Changing the Network Encryption Key for One Unit at a Time B-4 Index ii v1.0, November
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    About This Manual The NETGEAR® XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions and
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    XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Revision History Part Number Version Publication Number Date Description 202-10531-01 1.0 November 2009 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual First publication. ii v1.0, November 2009
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    how to install and configure the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. It also explains the security features and how to customize the encryption key for added security. How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network You can use one or more Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to extend
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    AV Ethernet Adapter: LEDs Security button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Figure 1-2 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter XAV2001 Label The label on the rear panel of the XAV2001 contains the items listed below. • Model number • MAC address • Device password • Serial number 1-2 Installation
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    turned off through the Powerline utility. Factory Reset Press the Factory Reset button for 1 second, then release to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings. Security Button If you set security on your other adapters, after you plug your new AV adapter into the wall socket
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    configured to work on your network. Usually, the default configuration settings (TCP/IP and DHCP) are fine. 2. Familiarize yourself with the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. The front panel has three lights: Power, Powerline, and Ethernet. The side panel has a Security button, and a Reset button. The
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    XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router 1. Plug a Powerline AV Ethernet 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
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    Add an adapter One way to test this is to install the Powerline utility and use it to view all the computers connected by the Powerline AV Ethernet adapter. Warning: NETGEAR recommends that you secure your Powerline network from unauthorized access. This is especially relevant in settings such as
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    prioritize Powerline network traffic using the Quality of Service (QoS) feature, see Chapter 2, "Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility. Note: To return the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to its factory default settings, see "Resetting to Factory Defaults" on page 2-16. Installation and Basic
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    XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 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
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    AV products (XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible and can be installed on the same powerline network. The NETGEAR Powerline Utility can be used to: • configure encryption for your Powerline network • perform diagnostics and monitor performance • set quality of service
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    XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Installing the XAV2001 Powerline Utility This utility allows you to set your own unique Powerline network encryption key, and prioritize traffic passing through your Powerline network. To install the XAV2001 Powerline Utility: 1. Insert the Resource
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    XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 2. Click Install Software. a. Check for Updates: Click this option to be sure you have the most current software. b. Install from CD: Click this option to install the Powerline Utility from the CD. Figure 2-2 3. Click Continue, and follow the wizard
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    XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 4. Click Next on the Setup Screen, and click Finish when the wizard is done. The XAV2001 Powerline Utility shortcut icon (Figure 2-5) will appear on your desktop. Figure 2-4 5. There are two ways to launch the XAV2001 Powerline Utility: • Click the
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    Device Settings Tab XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 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. By clicking the LED status light you can toggle the
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    XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on the Device Settings Tab. Table 2-1. Powerline Utility Device Settings Tab Field or Button Device Names Model MAC Address Quality (Mbps) LED On/Off button Description This lists the Powerline devices
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    XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Adding a Device to a Powerline Network If you are adding a device to a Powerline network, and the network encryption key has been left at its default setting, all you need to do is plug the new device into a power outlet. If the network encryption
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    XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual To Add a Device from a Remotely Connected Computer If you are using a custom network encryption key, set all the devices to the default network encryption key of HomePlugAV so that they can communicate with each other. Then set all the devices to the
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    Security XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 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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    XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Changing the Network Encryption Key You can specify the network encryption key from the Security tab. 1. From the Advanced Settings tab, click the Security arrow. When all the devices are set to the default network encryption key and are plugged in,
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    XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Setting Up a Custom Network Encryption Key When all the devices are set to the default network encryption key and are plugged in, they are listed on the Device Settings tab. Follow these steps to set up a custom network encryption key for all the
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    XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Returning to the Default Network Encryption Key 1. Plug the new device into an AC power outlet. 2. Start the XAV2001 Powerline Utility • Wait for the utility to detect the devices in your Powerline network. • Check that all the devices in the
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    your network to be responsive to database applications, give priority to this type of application over multimedia applications. The Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter supports the following: • MAC address • IP port • VLAN tags • ToS bits (Type of Service routing) Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility v1
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    Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual To set the priority of data transfers by the type of protocol: 1. Start the XAV2001 Powerline Utility and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters connected to the network. 2. From the Advanced Settings tab, the Advanced Settings
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    Diagnostics XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual From the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility, the Diagnostics link 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.
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    XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Factory Reset From 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.
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    appendix provides technical specifications for the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-Tx) AC Input 100-240V~, 0.2A (Max) Power Consumption: 4W Dimensions: Height: 98 mm
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    AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Safety Information: XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Follow these safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system from potential damage. • AC input: 100-240V~, 0.2A (Max) • Operating temperature: 0C~40C • Maximum Wireless
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    XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual • To help avoid damaging your system, be sure that the voltage selection switch (if provided) on the power supply is set to match the power available at your location: • 110 volts (V), 60 hertz (Hz) in most of North and South America and some Far
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    This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Product Registration and Support Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to register your product
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    . • If you have set up network security, make sure that all Powerline devices are using the same encryption key; see the online User Manual for details. • If the problem occurred after you changed the network encryption key, reset each device to their factory default settings. If this fixes the
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    AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key .If your Powerline devices stop communicating after you have used the NETGEAR XAV2001 Powerline Utility, you'll need to change the network encryption key. To change the network encryption key: 1. Open the XAV2001 NETGEAR
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    XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual Changing the Network Encryption Key for One Unit at a Time If the Powerline Utility does not detect all the devices in your network, you must connect your computer to each Powerline device and set up the network encryption key one adapter at a time,
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    1 EU Declaration of Conformity iii example, Powerline network 1 F factory reset 16 FCC statement iii features 2 frequency band 1 front panel 2 H humidity operating, storage 1 I install Powerline utility 2 installation 1 L LED 6 descriptions 3 LED troubleshooting 2 Index i v1.0, November 2009
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    XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual M MAC address 6 Mbps 6 model 6 modulation type 1 P PoPowerline utility install 2 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter features 2 install 4 Powerline utility launch 4 shortcut icon 4 update 3 using 1 product registration 1 side panel 2 support ii, 1 T
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202-10531-01
v1.0
November 2009
NETGEAR
, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134 USA
XAV2001 Powerline AV
Ethernet Adapter