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Page 1: Ethernet Adapter
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 March 2011 202-10531-02 v1.0... -
Page 2: Technical Support
NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Technical Specifications ........22 Safety Information: XAV2001 ........23... -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Getting Started This chapter describes your XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter, and how your adapter can fit into a home network. For more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com. Chapter 1. Getting Started... -
Page 5: Hardware Features
Reset button Ethernet port Figure 1. Adapter LEDs, buttons, and Ethernet port LEDs Table 1. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter LEDs Item Description Power LED • Solid green. The electrical power is on. • Blinking green. The adapter is in the process of restarting or setting up security. -
Page 6: Ethernet Port
Powerline adapter to its factory default settings. Ethernet Port Plug one end of the Ethernet cable that comes with the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter into this port and the other end either into your router, or into the computer or other peripheral devices. -
Page 7: Powerline Adapter In A Home Network
This could potentially prevent the adapters from working correctly, or reduce network performance. Different Powerline adapter models can share the network. All Powerline NETGEAR AV products (models XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible. - Page 8 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter To set up your Powerline network: Make sure that your home router is up and running and that Ethernet wired connections are working. Install the first Powerline adapter connected to your router based on the installation instructions that came in the package.
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Page 9: Powerline Network Security
For example, on a computer, use the Internet. Another way to test this is to install the Powerline Utility and use it to view all devices on the Powerline network. NETGEAR recommends that you secure your Powerline network from unauthorized access, especially in settings such as apartment buildings. See... -
Page 10: Use The Security Button To Set The Encryption Key
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Press the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Security button for 2 seconds. • The Power LED starts blinking after you release the button. • The adapter automatically creates a new, randomly generated network encryption key that each Powerline adapter on the network will use. -
Page 11: Chapter 2 Powerline Utility
Powerline Utility This chapter explains how to install and use the Powerline Utility. The Powerline Utility works with all Powerline AV products. NETGEAR Powerline models XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001 are compatible and can share the same Powerline network. - Page 12 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Install the Powerline Utility This utility allows you to set your own unique Powerline network encryption key, and prioritize traffic passing through your Powerline network. All devices on a Powerline network can be managed from one computer. If you add another...
- Page 13 The Powerline Utility shortcut icon displays on your desktop. There are two ways to launch the Powerline Utility: • Click this icon located on your desktop. • Select Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. 12 | Chapter 2. Powerline Utility...
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Page 14: Powerline Utility Screen
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Powerline Utility Screen When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to a screen that shows all the devices in your Powerline network. • Click the image of the device that you want to manage. • If all devices are not shown, click the Refresh button to update the screen. -
Page 15: Change The Name Of A Powerline Device
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Change the Name of a Powerline Device Powerline devices are identified by their model number and name. Any Powerline devices that are plugged in and connected are detected by the Powerline Utility, and are shown on the Powerline Utility main screen. -
Page 16: Set The Powerline Encryption Key
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Set the Powerline Encryption Key Powerline devices that share the same Powerline network have to use the same encryption key. The factory default encryption key is HomePlugAV. In locations such as apartment buildings or office buildings, others might share the same electrical power lines that you use for your Powerline network. -
Page 17: Reset A Device To Factory Settings
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter In Step 2 on your screen, select the option that you want: • Create a new Encryption Key. To set your own network encryption key, type your network encryption key in the field. • Use default Encryption Key. When you click this button, the factory default encryption key automatically displays in the field. -
Page 18: Add A Device To A Powerline Network
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Add 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. - Page 19 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 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)
- Page 20 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter To set the traffic prioritization rule for the selected Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter device, click Priority and specify the priority in the QoS Setup section of the screen. If applicable, select the VLAN tag or TOS field check box.
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Page 21: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Basic Functioning After you plug in the Powerline adapter, the following sequence of events should occur: The Power LED lights up. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that: a. The Power LED is solid green. b. The Powerline LED is lit. c. -
Page 22: If You Do Not See All Your Devices With The Powerline Utility
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter • Amber. Power saving mode occurs when the Ethernet LED is off. This can occur when: The Ethernet cable is unplugged. The device connected through the Ethernet cable is turned off. The adapter is idle for 10 minutes. -
Page 23: Appendix A Supplementary Information
Supplementary Information Technical Specifications Specification Description Data and routing protocols IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-Tx) AC input 100-240V~, 0.2A (Max) Power consumption Dimensions Height: 98 mm Width: 72 mm Depth: 40 mm Weight 0.4 lbs (0.18 kg) Operating temperature 0... -
Page 24: Safety Information: Xav2001
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Safety Information Follow these safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system from potential damage. • Do not service any product except as explained in your system documentation. •... -
Page 25: Appendix B Notification Of Compliance
Notification of Compliance NETGEAR Powerline Products 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 damage to the equipment, observe the following precautions. - Page 26 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 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 properly grounded electrical outlets.
- Page 27 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter FCC Declaration Of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...