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1. Installation and Basic Configuration 1 This chapter describes how to install and configure the XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter. It also explains the security features and how to customize the encryption key for added security. For more information on the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. How the Powerline AV 500 Adapter Fits in Your Network You can use one or more Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to extend your Ethernet network anywhere in your house using your existing electrical power lines. The following illustration shows an existing Powerline network with one Powerline device Room 1, and second Powerline device added in Room 2: Room 1 Room 2 Figure 1. Powerline adapter connected to an Ethernet network Chapter 1. Installation and Basic Configuration | 4

Section	Page
XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter	1
Contents	3
1. Installation and Basic Configuration	4
How the Powerline AV 500 Adapter Fits in Your Network	4
XAV5001 Features	5
XAV5001 Product Label	5
LED and Feature Descriptions	5
Installing Your Powerline AV 500 Adapter	7
Prepare for Installation:	7
Connecting an XAV5001 Adapter to the Router	8
Adding Adapters to Your Network	9
Understanding Powerline Network Security	10
Set the Encryption Key	10
2. Using the XAV5001 Powerline Utility	12
Installing the XAV5001 Powerline Utility	12
Powerline Utility Screen	13
Change the Name of a Powerline Device	14
Turn LEDs On or Off	15
Set Encryption Keys	15
Set Up Quality of Service (QoS)	16
Reset a Device to Factory Settings	18
Add a Device to a Powerline Network	18
Security Icon	19
Return to the Default Network Encryption Key	20
3. Troubleshooting	21
Product Registration and Support	21
Basic Functioning	21
LED Troubleshooting Tips	22
Problems after Changing the Network Encryption Key	23
A. Supplemental Information	24
Technical Specifications	24
Safety Information	25
B. Notification of Compliance	27

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Chapter 1.

Installation and Basic Configuration

This chapter describes how to install and configure the XAV5001 Powerline AV 500 Adapter. It

also explains the security features and how to customize the encryption key for added security.

For more information on the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at

http://support.netgear.com

How the Powerline AV 500 Adapter Fits in Your Network

You can use one or more Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to extend your Ethernet network

anywhere in your house using your existing electrical power lines. The following illustration

shows an existing Powerline network with one Powerline device Room 1, and second

Powerline device added in Room 2:

Room 1

Room 2

Figure 1. Powerline adapter connected to an Ethernet network