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Summary of Contents for NETGEAR XAVB1401
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Page 1: User Manual
XAVB1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 December 2011 202-10954-01 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, http://support.netgear.com visit us at Phone (US &... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Installation and Basic Configuration How the XAV1401 Fits in Your Network......4 Powerline XAV1401 Nano Features. -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Installation And Basic Configuration
Installation and Basic Configuration This chapter describes how to install and configure the XAVB1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set. It also explains the security features and how to customize the encryption key for added security. How the XAV1401 Fits in Your Network You can use one or more XAV1401 adapters to extend your Ethernet network anywhere in your house using your existing electrical power lines. -
Page 5: Powerline Xav1401 Nano Features
XAV1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set User Manual Powerline XAV1401 Features The following illustration shows the front and bottom panels of the XAV1401: Filtered AC Socket Power Ethernet Powerline Security button Factory Ethernet Reset port button Figure 2. XAV1401 Powerline Adapter XAV1401 Product Label The product label on the rear panel of the XAV1401 contains the items listed below: •... - Page 6 Ethernet port is not linked for more than 10 minutes. Ethernet Port Plug one end of the Ethernet cable that comes with the XAVB1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set into this port and the other end either into your router, or into the computer or other peripheral devices.
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Page 7: Prepare For Installation
XAV1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set User Manual Installing Your XAV1401 Prepare for Installation: Before you begin, verify the following: • Your Ethernet network is set up. • An Ethernet port is available on your router. • Your Internet connection is working. •... - Page 8 Powerline network can gain access to the Internet. The Power and Ethernet LEDs on the XAV1401 should turn on. Note: It is not necessary to disconnect your router from your computer. XAVB1401 Router Supplied Ethernet cable Laptop PC Figure 3.
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Page 9: Adding Adapters To Your Network
Powerline AV Ethernet adapter. CAUTION: NETGEAR recommends that you secure your Powerline network from unauthorized access. This is especially relevant in settings such as apartment buildings. See Understanding Powerline Network Security page 10. -
Page 10: Understanding Powerline Network Security
Powerline devices connected to the same network must use an identical encryption key. The security used by the XAV1401 is similar to the SSID and encryption keys used in wireless networks, but you do not need software to configure Powerline XAVB1401 Mini Sets. There are two ways to secure your Powerline network. - Page 11 XAV1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set User Manual The power LED starts blinking after you release the button. The adapter automatically produces a new, randomly generated network encryption key that each XAV1401 will use. At this point, the other adapters in your network cannot communicate with each other. Within 2 minutes of pressing the Security button on the first adapter, press the Security button on the second adapter for 2 seconds.
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Page 12: Chapter 2 Using The Xav1401 Powerline Utility
Perform diagnostics and monitor performance • Reset adapters to factory default settings Installing the Powerline Utility The Powerline utility is a free download available from the NETGEAR support website. Launch a browser and visit: http://www.netgear.fr/home/products/powerline-and-coax/simplesharing/XAVB1401.aspx Scroll down to display the download instructions: Click the Click here to download button and download the utility to your computer. -
Page 13: Powerline Utility Screen
Click the Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on your desktop. • Navigate to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility Powerline Utility Screen When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to a screen that shows all of the devices in your Powerline network. -
Page 14: Security Icon
XAV1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set User Manual Security Icon By clicking the Security icon on the Powerline Utility main screen, you can perform a number of security functions, such as: • Setting up the network encryption key • Viewing a list of Powerline devices in your Powerline network When you click the Security icon , the following menu displays: Return to the Default Network Encryption Key... -
Page 15: Turn Leds On Or Off
XAV1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set User Manual and will be shown on the Powerline Utility main screen. If no name has been assigned to a Powerline device, the device is shown as un-named. To name any Powerline device in your Powerline network: From the Powerline Utility main screen, click the device you want to name, and the following pop-up menu appears:. - Page 16 XAV1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set User Manual In locations such as apartment complexes or office buildings, others might share the same electrical power lines that you use for your Powerline network. To protect your Powerline network from unwanted access, you can customize the encryption key for your Powerline devices.
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Page 17: Reset A Device To Factory Settings
XAV1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set User Manual • Create a new Encryption Key. To set your own network encryption key, type your network encryption key in the field. • Use the 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
XAV1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set User Manual 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. If the network encryption key has been customized, there are two ways to set the security: •... -
Page 19: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting This chapter provides information about troubleshooting your XAVB1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set. 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 at . -
Page 20: Led Troubleshooting Tips
XAV1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set User Manual LED Troubleshooting Tips Table 1. LED and Feature Troubleshooting Table 2. Problem Recommendation Power LED is off. Make sure that power is supplied to the electrical outlet, and the Powerline device is not plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector. Power LED is amber. -
Page 21: Problems After Changing The Network Encryption Key
XAV1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set User Manual Problems after Changing the Network Encryption Key If your Powerline devices stop communicating after you have used the NETGEAR XAV1401 Powerline Utility, it is probably because the encryption key is not the same for every Powerline device on your Powerline network. -
Page 22: Appendix A Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information This appendix provides technical specifications and safety information for the XAVB1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set. Technical Specifications Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and routing protocols: IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-Tx) AC input 100–240V~, 0.1A (Max) -
Page 23: Safety Information
XAV1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set User Manual Modulation type: OFDM symbol modulation Electromagnetic Emissions Meets requirements of: FCC Part 15 Class B; CE-EMC Class B; 3-home FCC Certificate; HomePlug AV, IEEE 1901 Safety Agency Approvals Meets requirements of: UL Listed (UL 1950) /cUL IEC950; CE LVD; TUV CB; GS Safety Information Follow these safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system from potential damage. - Page 24 XAV1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set 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 Eastern countries such as South Korea and Taiwan.
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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: Regulatory Compliance Information
XAV1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set 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 properly grounded electrical outlets. - Page 27 XAV1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set User Manual FCC Declaration Of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter (XAV1401) complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
- Page 28 XAV1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set User Manual GPL License Agreement GPL may be included in this product; to view the GPL license agreement go to ftp://downloads.netgear.com/files/GPLnotice.pdf. For GNU General Public License (GPL) related information, please visit http://kbserver.netgear.com/kb_web_files/open_src.asp. 30 |...
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Page 29: Index
Index AC Input features add a device, local frequency band add adapters front panel basic configuration humidity basic functioning operating, storage button descriptions install Powerline adapter change encryption key Powerline utility compatibility compliance customer support descriptions troubleshooting data transfer rate default encryption key dimensions modulation type... - Page 30 XAV1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set User Manual safety agency approvals safety information security understanding set data transfer priority side panel support technical specifications technical support temperature trademarks troubleshooting UL listed weight 32 | Index...