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... Formats i Revision History ...ii Installation and Basic Configuration How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network 1-1 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Features 1-2 XAV2501 Label ...1-2 LED and Feature Descriptions 1-3 Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet 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 NETGEAR Powerline Utility Installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-2 Device Settings Tab ...2-5 Adding a Device to...
... Formats i Revision History ...ii Installation and Basic Configuration How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network 1-1 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Features 1-2 XAV2501 Label ...1-2 LED and Feature Descriptions 1-3 Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet 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 NETGEAR Powerline Utility Installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-2 Device Settings Tab ...2-5 Adding a Device to...
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.... There is no activity. • Blinking. The adapter is not linked for 2 seconds on the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter. The adapter has not found any other peripheral devices. There is no electrical power, or has been turned off through the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. The unit enters power saving mode if the Ethernet port is sending or receiving data. •...
.... There is no activity. • Blinking. The adapter is not linked for 2 seconds on the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter. The adapter has not found any other peripheral devices. There is no electrical power, or has been turned off through the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. The unit enters power saving mode if the Ethernet port is sending or receiving data. •...
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..., see "Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router" on . This could take as little as apartment buildings. See "Installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility" on page 1-3. 5. Plug additional Powerline AV+ 200 Adapters into your network. Use the gray Ethernet cable from unauthorized access. See "Understanding Powerline Network Security" on page 1-5. 2. Figure 1-4 Add an adapter You can access the Powerline network. See "Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the...
..., see "Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router" on . This could take as little as apartment buildings. See "Installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility" on page 1-3. 5. Plug additional Powerline AV+ 200 Adapters into your network. Use the gray Ethernet cable from unauthorized access. See "Understanding Powerline Network Security" on page 1-5. 2. Figure 1-4 Add an adapter You can access the Powerline network. See "Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the...
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... hackers. If not already installed, the NETGEAR Powerline Utility is similar to use an identical encryption key. Note: To return the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter to its factory default settings, see Chapter 2, "Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-7 v1.0, December 2009 By encrypting the information you send over the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter, you do not need to the SSID...
... hackers. If not already installed, the NETGEAR Powerline Utility is similar to use an identical encryption key. Note: To return the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter to its factory default settings, see Chapter 2, "Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Installation and Basic Configuration 1-7 v1.0, December 2009 By encrypting the information you send over the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter, you do not need to the SSID...
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All Powerline AV products (XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible and can be installed on the same powerline network. The NETGEAR Powerline Utility is used to: • configure encryption for all Powerline AV products. Chapter 2 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility This chapter explains how to factory default settings 2-1 v1.0, December 2009 The NETGEAR Powerline Utility can be used for your Powerline network • perform diagnostics...
All Powerline AV products (XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible and can be installed on the same powerline network. The NETGEAR Powerline Utility is used to: • configure encryption for all Powerline AV products. Chapter 2 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility This chapter explains how to factory default settings 2-1 v1.0, December 2009 The NETGEAR Powerline Utility can be used for your Powerline network • perform diagnostics...
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... that is connected to a powerline adapter. 2-2 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 Insert the Resource CD into a CD drive on a Powerline network can use any computer to manage the network, but this procedure assumes that you are working from one computer. To install the NETGEAR Powerline Utility: 1. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility This utility allows you to set...
... that is connected to a powerline adapter. 2-2 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 Insert the Resource CD into a CD drive on a Powerline network can use any computer to manage the network, but this procedure assumes that you are working from one computer. To install the NETGEAR Powerline Utility: 1. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Installing the NETGEAR Powerline Utility This utility allows you to set...
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b. Figure 2-2 3. Check for Updates: Click this option to install the NETGEAR Powerline Utility from CD: Click this option to be sure you have the most current software. a. Click Install Software. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 2. Install from the CD. Figure 2-3 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, December 2009 Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts.
b. Figure 2-2 3. Check for Updates: Click this option to install the NETGEAR Powerline Utility from CD: Click this option to be sure you have the most current software. a. Click Install Software. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 2. Install from the CD. Figure 2-3 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-3 v1.0, December 2009 Click Continue, and follow the wizard prompts.
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There are two ways to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Click Next on your desktop. Figure 2-4 5. The NETGEAR Powerline Utility shortcut icon (Figure 2-5) will appear on your desktop. • Navigate to launch the NETGEAR Powerline Utility: • Click the NETGEAR Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on the Setup Screen, and click Finish when the wizard is done. Desktop Shortcut Icon NETGEAR Powerline Utility Landing Page 4 Figure 2-5 2-4 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 4.
There are two ways to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Click Next on your desktop. Figure 2-4 5. The NETGEAR Powerline Utility shortcut icon (Figure 2-5) will appear on your desktop. • Navigate to launch the NETGEAR Powerline Utility: • Click the NETGEAR Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on the Setup Screen, and click Finish when the wizard is done. Desktop Shortcut Icon NETGEAR Powerline Utility Landing Page 4 Figure 2-5 2-4 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual 4.
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If the unit goes into the device will not find it active. Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-5 v1.0, December 2009 Device Settings Tab XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual When launched, the NETGEAR Powerline Utility opens to perform a scan of your network devices. 4 Figure 2-6 Note: You may see a message at the bottom of the screen regarding the power saving feature. Click the Refresh button to the Device Settings tab. Keeping an Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the NETGEAR Powerline Utility will keep it .
If the unit goes into the device will not find it active. Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-5 v1.0, December 2009 Device Settings Tab XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual When launched, the NETGEAR Powerline Utility opens to perform a scan of your network devices. 4 Figure 2-6 Note: You may see a message at the bottom of the screen regarding the power saving feature. Click the Refresh button to the Device Settings tab. Keeping an Ethernet cable plugged into power saving mode, the NETGEAR Powerline Utility will keep it .
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... plugged in the powerline adapters, so, if you use the Powerline Utility on another computer, you will successfully transmit data. NETGEAR Powerline Utility Device Settings Tab Field or Button Device Names Model MAC Address Quality (Mbps) Description This lists the Powerline devices detected on the Device Settings Tab. The MAC address for the Powerline device. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual The...
... plugged in the powerline adapters, so, if you use the Powerline Utility on another computer, you will successfully transmit data. NETGEAR Powerline Utility Device Settings Tab Field or Button Device Names Model MAC Address Quality (Mbps) Description This lists the Powerline devices detected on the Device Settings Tab. The MAC address for the Powerline device. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual The...
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... NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-7 v1.0, December 2009 If the network encryption key has been customized, there are adding a device to a Powerline network, and the network encryption key has been left at its default setting, all devices in the device list. Wait for the utility to perform a scan. Click the Apply Security to Selected Devices button. 8. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter...
... NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-7 v1.0, December 2009 If the network encryption key has been customized, there are adding a device to a Powerline network, and the network encryption key has been left at its default setting, all devices in the device list. Wait for the utility to perform a scan. Click the Apply Security to Selected Devices button. 8. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter...
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.... 2-8 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 From the Device Name column, select the device. 6. To change the password of HomePlugAV so that you want to use. 1. Click the device name for a remote Powerline device to the network encryption key that the devices in the Powerline network appear in blue. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual To...
.... 2-8 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 From the Device Name column, select the device. 6. To change the password of HomePlugAV so that you want to use. 1. Click the device name for a remote Powerline device to the network encryption key that the devices in the Powerline network appear in blue. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual To...
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Security XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual From the Advanced Settings tab on the NETGEAR 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 Encryption Key • Changing the Network Encryption Key for One Unit at a Time Figure 2-7 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-9 v1.0, December 2009
Security XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual From the Advanced Settings tab on the NETGEAR 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 Encryption Key • Changing the Network Encryption Key for One Unit at a Time Figure 2-7 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility 2-9 v1.0, December 2009
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... your own network encryption key. Click OK. Use the Default Encryption Key option When you set to add encryption. b. Figure 2-8 2-10 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Network Encryption Key You can specify the network encryption key from the Security tab. 1. Check each box next to...
... your own network encryption key. Click OK. Use the Default Encryption Key option When you set to add encryption. b. Figure 2-8 2-10 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Network Encryption Key You can specify the network encryption key from the Security tab. 1. Check each box next to...
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... the Device Name column. 3. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Setting Up a Custom Network Encryption Key When all the devices are set up a custom network encryption key for the new device to perform a scan. Note: If one or more of your network encryption key in Appendix B Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 2-11 For...
... the Device Name column. 3. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Setting Up a Custom Network Encryption Key When all the devices are set up a custom network encryption key for the new device to perform a scan. Note: If one or more of your network encryption key in Appendix B Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 2-11 For...
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...the Default Network Encryption Key 1. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Returning to Selected Devices. The password is printed on the product label located on the Device Settings tab. Click the Use Default Encryption Key button. Figure 2-9 2-12 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 Plug the new... the default encryption key, HomePlugAV, display in the established network are displayed on the back of the powerline adapter. 3. Start the NETGEAR Powerline Utility • Wait for the utility to enter the password again when you must enter its password.
...the Default Network Encryption Key 1. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Returning to Selected Devices. The password is printed on the product label located on the Device Settings tab. Click the Use Default Encryption Key button. Figure 2-9 2-12 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 Plug the new... the default encryption key, HomePlugAV, display in the established network are displayed on the back of the powerline adapter. 3. Start the NETGEAR Powerline Utility • Wait for the utility to enter the password again when you must enter its password.
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...Application Type If your network traffic is a mix of application over the network, then give priority to a particular traffic type. The Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter supports the following: • MAC address • IP port • VLAN tags • ToS bits (Type of traffic, such... Quality of traffic on the NETGEAR Powerline Utility, you can use the QoS tab to help you prioritize your Powerline network traffic. By default, all types of Service (QoS) XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual From the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline network are being transferred over ...
...Application Type If your network traffic is a mix of application over the network, then give priority to a particular traffic type. The Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter supports the following: • MAC address • IP port • VLAN tags • ToS bits (Type of traffic, such... Quality of traffic on the NETGEAR Powerline Utility, you can use the QoS tab to help you prioritize your Powerline network traffic. By default, all types of Service (QoS) XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual From the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline network are being transferred over ...
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XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual To set the traffic prioritization rule into the selected Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter device, specify the priority in Layer-2 frames. Click Apply. Type of protocol: 1. IEEE 802.1p uses prioritization bits... Layer-3 IP packets. These options only apply to 7. 2-14 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 Note: QoS settings are applied only to the network. 2. Start the NETGEAR Powerline Utility and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline AV+ 200 Adapters connected to the device that is selected on the QoS tab.
XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual To set the traffic prioritization rule into the selected Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter device, specify the priority in Layer-2 frames. Click Apply. Type of protocol: 1. IEEE 802.1p uses prioritization bits... Layer-3 IP packets. These options only apply to 7. 2-14 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 Note: QoS settings are applied only to the network. 2. Start the NETGEAR Powerline Utility and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline AV+ 200 Adapters connected to the device that is selected on the QoS tab.
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Figure 2-12 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 2-15 Diagnostics XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual From the Advanced Settings tab on the NETGEAR Powerline Utility, the Diagnostics tab helps you can delete a device from the device history, save a report, or print a report. Using this feature you diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues.
Figure 2-12 Using the NETGEAR Powerline Utility v1.0, December 2009 2-15 Diagnostics XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual From the Advanced Settings tab on the NETGEAR Powerline Utility, the Diagnostics tab helps you can delete a device from the device history, save a report, or print a report. Using this feature you diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues.
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... A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded. 4. From the Advanced Settings tab, click the Factory Reset option and select the Powerline device(s) to be reset. To avoid this problem, reset all remote devices before you have reset each device, check that the Device ... will be disconnected from the network when you reset it to the factory default. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Factory Reset From the Advanced Settings tab on the NETGEAR Powerline Utility, the Factory Reset option returns the network encryption key back to its factory default value of ...
... A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded. 4. From the Advanced Settings tab, click the Factory Reset option and select the Powerline device(s) to be reset. To avoid this problem, reset all remote devices before you have reset each device, check that the Device ... will be disconnected from the network when you reset it to the factory default. XAV2501 Powerline AV+200 Adapter User Manual Factory Reset From the Advanced Settings tab on the NETGEAR Powerline Utility, the Factory Reset option returns the network encryption key back to its factory default value of ...