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Getting Started This chapter describes your Powerline AV+ 200 Nano Adapter XAV2602, and how your adapters 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. This chapter includes the following sections: •...
Powerline AV+ 200 Nano Adapter XAV2602 Hardware Features The Powerline adapter appearance varies depending on here you purchase it. Your Powerline 200 Adapter might look like one of these: France Germany/Europe Australia Switzerland Figure 1. Adapters for different geographic regions The following figure shows the adapter features in detail (North American version shown).
You can use the Ethernet ports to connect your router, a computer, or other devices. You do not have to use both ports. CAUTION: Do not use two Ethernet cables connect both ports of the XAV2602 to your router. That will make a network loop between your router and the XAV2602.
Powerline network. NETGEAR recommends that you connect network devices that have outgoing high priority traffic to the video port. For instance, use the video port for a network-attached storage device, multimedia server, or router.
Powerline AV+ 200 Nano Adapter XAV2602 Powerline Adapter in a Home Network You can use Powerline Adapters to extend your Ethernet network anywhere in your home using your existing electrical power lines. Here, an Ethernet cable connects the In another room, an Ethernet cable connects router to the Powerline network.
Use the Powerline Utility to specify an encryption key for your Powerline network. If you already have a Powerline network, you need to use the Powerline Utility, which you can download from the NETGEAR website, or install from your Resource CD if a CD is included in the package for your region. See Chapter 2, Powerline Utility.
Powerline AV+ 200 Nano Adapter XAV2602 Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key Note: An adapter can generate a private key only once. If you want to replace a private key, first reset the adapters to their factory settings.
Powerline Utility This chapter explains how to install and use the Powerline Utility. The Powerline Utility works with many Powerline AV products. NETGEAR Powerline models XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2101, XAV1101, XAV1301, XAV1601, XAV2501, XAV5001, XAV5501, XAV5601, XAV5004, and XAVN2001 are compatible and can share the same Powerline network.
Powerline adapter. To install the Powerline Utility: The Powerline utility is a free download available from the NETGEAR support website. Launch an Internet browser and visit http://support.netgear.com/app/products/model/a_id/19234.
Powerline AV+ 200 Nano Adapter XAV2602 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. •...
Powerline AV+ 200 Nano Adapter XAV2602 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.
Powerline AV+ 200 Nano Adapter XAV2602 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.
Powerline AV+ 200 Nano Adapter XAV2602 Select the check box for each device for which you want to set the encryption key. 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.
Powerline AV+ 200 Nano Adapter XAV2602 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.
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Powerline AV+ 200 Nano Adapter XAV2602 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) QoS settings are applied the Powerline devices on the Powerline network.
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Powerline AV+ 200 Nano Adapter XAV2602 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.
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.
Powerline AV+ 200 Nano Adapter XAV2602 • 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.
Supplementary Information Technical Specifications Feature Specification Data and routing protocols IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-Tx) 100-125V~, 0.2A max in North America and 200-250V~, 0.2A AC input max in other regions Power consumption Normal: 4W, Power saving mode: <1W Dimensions 90 x 53 x 32 mm (3.54 x 2.09 x 1.25 in) Weight 0.190 kg...
Powerline AV+ 200 Nano Adapter XAV2602 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.
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.
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Powerline AV+ 200 Nano Adapter XAV2602 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.
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Powerline AV+ 200 Nano Adapter XAV2602 FCC Declaration Of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the Product Name™/® & Model complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...
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Powerline AV+ 200 Nano Adapter XAV2602 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 . Appendix B. Notification of Compliance...