Powerline AV+ 500 Nano XAV5601 User Manual
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1. NETGEAR Powerline AV 500 Nano XAV5601 User Manual Powerline AV 500 Nano XAV5601 2011 NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved No part of this publication may be reproduced transmitted transcribed stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language in any form or by any means without the written permission of 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 htto support netgear com Phone US amp Canada only 1 888 NETGEAR Phone Other Countries See hito support netgear com app answers detail a_id 984 Trademarks NETGEAR the NETGEAR logo and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and or registered trademarks of NETGEAR Inc and or its subsidiaries in the United States and or other countries Information is subject to change without notice Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders 2011 NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Statement of Conditions To improve internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit layout s described herein Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started ee PRUs te cde sen ae nen oe eee bended eoRea2. The Pick A Plug feature lets you pick the electrical outlet with the strongest link rate indicated by the color displayed by the LED Green Amber Red Link rate gt 80 Mbps best Link rate gt 50 and lt 80 Mbps Link rate lt 50 Mbps good better Ethernet e Solid The Ethernet port is linked but there is no activity ae e Blinking There is traffic on the Ethernet port e Off There is no Ethernet connection Gigabit Ethernet Port Plug one end of the Ethernet cable that comes with the Powerline Adapter into this port and the other end either into your router or into the computer or other peripheral device Buttons Two buttons are located on the sides of the adapter e Security After you plug in your new AV adapters press the Security button for 2 seconds on both of the AV adapters Both buttons must be pressed within 2 minutes The Security button does not work in power saving mode The unit enters power saving mode if the Ethernet port is idle not linked for more than 10 minutes e Reset Press the Reset button for 1 second then release to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings Getting Started 6 Powerline AV 500 Nano XAV5601 Product Label The product label shows unique details specific to your adapter The product label is located on the back of the adapter The label contains the following information e Model number e MAC address e Device password e Serial number
3. 20 cm between the radiator and your body This transmitter must not be co located or operating in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter Notification of Compliance 24 Powerline AV 500 Nano XAV5601 FCC Declaration Of Conformity We NETGEAR Inc 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 declare under our sole responsibility that the Product Name amp Model complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions e This device may not cause harmful interference and e This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Radio Frequency Interference Warnings amp Instructions This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the fo
4. 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 a gaming console to the Powerline network Powerline communication The filtered AC socket removes some electrical noise Plugging a nearby device into the filtered AC You can plug a power strip into the filtered outlet but do not plug your Powerline adapter Figure 3 Powerline network with two Powerline adapters Getting Started 7 Powerline AV 500 Nano XAV5601 For best performance plan the location of your Powerline devices to make a Powerline network you need at least two Powerline devices e Use an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch to avoid someone unknowingly turning off the power to the outlet e Do not plug in Powerline products to a power strip extension cord or surge protector as this might prevent them from working correctly or reduce the network performance e Avoid plugging Powerline products into electrical outlets located near an appliance that uses a lot of power such as a washer or dryer or a refrigerator This could potentially prevent the adapters from working correctly or reduce network performance Different Powerline adapter models can sha
5. e Use default Encryption Key When you click this button the factory default encryption key automatically displays in the field The default network encryption key is HomePlugAV Note Before you can reset the encryption key for a remote device you have to enter its password The password is printed on the product label located on the back of the adapter 4 Click the Apply Security to Selected Devices button When you are finished setting the encryption key the utility displays a message indicating that the operation was successful 5 Click OK Reset a Device to Factory Settings This option returns the network encryption key to its factory default of HomePlugAV Note If you customized your network encryption key the local Powerline device is disconnected from the network when you reset it to the factory default To avoid this problem reset all remote devices before you reset the local device gt To reset a device to its factory settings 1 On the Powerline Utility main screen click the Powerline device icon The pop up menu displays Device Name Turn LED off Security QoS Quality of Service Factory Reset 2 Select Factory Reset A message displays asking you to confirm the reset 3 Click OK to reset the device A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded Powerline Utility 15 Powerline AV 500 Nano XAV5601 Add a Device to a Powerline Network If you are adding a device to a Powerli
6. L B Rx 497Mbps Tx 498Mbps Information Transmit Tx 498Mbps Receive Rx 497Mbps Click the device to configure the device e Click the image of the device that you want to manage e Ifall devices are not shown click the Refresh button to update the screen e The Information box at the bottom of the screen provides tips and information for using this utility screen Security Icon You can click the Security icon rY on the Powerline Utility main screen to go to the Security screen or the QoS Quality of Service screen QoS Quality of Service Powerline Utility 12 Powerline AV 500 Nano XAV5601 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 If no name has been assigned to a Powerline device it is shown as un named gt To name a Powerline device in your Powerline network 1 From the Powerline Utility main screen click the device you want to name and the following pop up menu displays Device Name Turn LED off Security QoS Quality of Service Factory Reset 2 Select Device Name The utility responds that connectivity will be temporarily lost if you continue 3 Click OK The following screen displays N Modify device name 2s Device Name OK Cancel 4 Enter a new na
7. Powerline network You can use the Powerline Utility to access a local Powerline device that is connected to your computer with an Ethernet cable and also to access remote Powerline devices Remote devices are on the Powerline network but are not directly cabled to the computer on which you are using the Powerline Utility You can use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility to Change the name of a Powerline device Turn LEDs on or off Set encryption keys Set up Quality of Service QoS Restore a device to default configuration settings This chapter includes the following sections Install the Powerline Utility Powerline Utility Screen Change the Name of a Powerline Device Turn LEDs Off or On Set the Powerline Encryption Key Reset a Device to Factory Settings Add a Device to a Powerline Network Set Up Quality of Service QoS 10 Powerline AV 500 Nano XAV5601 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 Powerline device to a Powerline network you can install the Powerline Utility on the computer connected locally to the new adapter or open the utility on the computer originally used to set up the Powerline network encryption key You can use any computer to manage the network but this procedure assumes th
8. a Rene A oA 5 Noe area are eee ee eee ee ae ee ee eee ee 6 Gigabit Ethernet i ook os RO ranae eos deeds SEER 6 Sa A EEE oo ode oa E ee a eee ees 6 PIOUUC LAE vice avdeeowadse chess teirr 2GS5445e6 ode es bee ees T Powerline Adapter in a Home Network 0 0000 eee eee eee 7 Powerline Network Security 0 00 0 ccc eee eee 8 Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key 9 Chapter 2 Powerline Utility Install the Powerline Utility 0 0 0 0 00 0 ee ee 11 Powerline Utility Screen 2 eens 12 Soet a e hac ba ee oe EEE E 12 Change the Name of a Powerline Device n nnan na anaana anaa 13 TH LEDS OTO h eeaeee RRA E 13 Set the Powerline Encryption Key 0000 ee eee ee ee 14 Reset a Device to Factory Settings 0 0 cece eee eee 15 Add a Device to a Powerline Network 0 000 ce eee eee 16 Set Up Quality of Service QOS o sn sce w eid oe shad eee aiima 16 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting ete P N a eA ee eee eens E eo 19 Troubleshooting TIPS soe r isississcsrerrirarss ossis tisa rtira 19 LEDE eena ra ere re ee ee ee re ee ee 19 If You Do Not See All Your Devices with the Powerline Utility 20 Appendix A Supplementary Information Technical Specifications 2 0 0 ee ee es 21 Sales mE lt a4 4 46450004n6 004e 0644 4408 h bate PETS EES OO 22 Appendix B Notification of Compliance Getting Started This chapter describes your Powerline AV 500 N
9. ano XAV5601 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 htto support netgear com This chapter includes the following sections e Hardware Features e Powerline Adapter in a Home Network e Powerline Network Security e Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key Powerline AV 500 Nano XAV5601 Hardware Features The Powerline adapter appearance varies depending on here you purchase it Your adapter might look like one of these UK France Germany Europe Australia Figure 1 Adapters for different geographic regions The following figure shows the adapter features in detail Left view Right view Filtered AC Powe Powerll ne LED Ethernet LED Security Figure 2 Adapter LEDs buttons and Ethernet ports Getting Started 5 Powerline AV 500 Nano XAV5601 LEDs The LEDs light up when the adapter is plugged in to an electrical outlet The following table describes the LEDs Table 1 e Solid green The electrical power is on e Blinking green The adapter is restarting or setting up security e Amber Power saving mode e Off There is no electrical power Powerline e Solid The adapter is connected to a Powerline network A e Blinking The adapter is sending or receiving data e Off The adapter has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key
10. at you are working from the computer that is connected to a Powerline adapter To install the Powerline Utility The Powerline Utility is a free download available from the NETGEAR support website 1 2 Launch an Internet browser and visit htto support netgear com app answers detail a_id 19255 Scroll down to display the download instructions Installation Instructions Download using the button below and save the file to a convenient location such as the desktop 11 2 MB Run the file you just downloaded and follow the on screen install instructions Click the Click here to download button and download the utility to your computer Run the file that you downloaded and follow the wizard prompts to install the Powerline Utility Click Finish to complete the wizard The Powerline Utility shortcut icon displays on your desktop m There are two ways to launch the Powerline Utility e Click this icon located on your desktop e Select Start gt Programs gt NETGEAR gt NETGEAR Powerline Utility Powerline Utility 11 Powerline AV 500 Nano XAV5601 Powerline Utility Screen When launched the Powerline Utility opens to a screen that shows all the devices in your Powerline network Auto Auto unnamed b gt Model XAV5601 _ b gt MAC Address 00 06 6 10 00 20 gt LED Status ON vel 7 gt Firmware Version NETGEAR X45601 v0 2 0 1CE amp INT7400 MAC 5 0 5010 02 655 20101105 FINA
11. e Powerline device icon or the Security icon a on the Powerline Utility main screen Secumy Stepi Select Devices Dense Mama Model MAC Adiess Dewice Password e urnamed A20 Et SF BAcFScF 3 WKAR WKK OHAR Password is not required for local device MAVII01 MAC ERS FSBAFSFI Step Select a Encryption Key C Create new Enciyption Key E Use default Encryption Key Step Apply Changes The top section of the Security screen shows information about each device that the Powerline Utility detects e Device Name This lists the Powerline devices detected on the network after the utility completes a scan for devices The device name is initially set by the utility but you can change it to a descriptive name such as Office or Master Bedroom e Model This identifies the model number of the Powerline adapter e MAC Address The MAC address for the Powerline device This is also on the product label which might not be visible when the device is plugged in e Device Password To change settings for a remote Powerline device you have to enter its password The device password is located on the product label Powerline Utility 14 Powerline AV 500 Nano XAV5601 2 Select the check box for each device for which you want to set the encryption key 3 In Step 2 on your screen select the option that you want e Create a new Encryption Key To set your own network encryption key type your network encryption key in the field
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13. ect QoS Quality of Service The following screen displays iN QoS Quality of Service gt QoS Quality of Service Step1 QoS Setup Setting 1 by the destination MAC address Setting 2 by the TCP UDP Port number Destination MAC Address Priority Destination Port Number Priority lt Enter MAC Address gt Select Priority lt Enter Port Number gt Select Priority Setting 3 by the 802 10 VLAN tag or TOS Type of Services field in the IPv4 header J VLAN tag TOS field Step2 Apply Changes Apply e Chose You can use these methods to set up QoS e Destination MAC address e TCP UPP port number e 802 1Q VLAN tag or ToS 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 lf applicable select the VLAN tag or TOS field check box Powerline Utility 17 Powerline AV 500 Nano XAV5601 These options apply only to QoS configured networks IEEE 802 1p uses prioritization bits in Layer 2 frames Type of Service TOS routing uses prioritization bits in Layer 3 IP packets The deprecated ToS values range from 0 to 7 6 Click Apply Powerline Utility 18 Troubleshooting Basic Functioning After you plug in the Powerline adapter the following sequence of events should occur 1 The Power LED lights up 2 After approximately 10 seconds verify that a The Power LED is sol
14. et This is especially relevant in settings such as apartment buildings office buildings dorm rooms and other populated areas There are two ways to secure your Powerline network e Use the Security button to automatically generate a random encryption key e 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 is located on your Resource CD See Chapter 2 Powerline Utility Getting Started 8 Powerline AV 500 Nano XAV5601 e To return the Powerline Adapter to its factory default settings press its Factory Reset button for 1 second then release 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 To do this either press the Reset button for 1 second then release or use the Powerline Utility factory defaults feature see Reset a Device to Factory Settings on page 15 You can use the security button to change the default encryption key and set a private encryption key instead The default encryption key is HomePlugAV gt To set the encryption key with the Security button 1 Verify that all the Powerline adapters to be configured are plugged in A N CAUTION Do not press the Security button on the Powerline adapter until installation is complete and all adapters on
15. gerators Additional safety information is included in Appendix B Notification of Compliance Supplementary Information 22 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 e The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible e Observe and follow service markings e If any of the following conditions occur unplug the product from the electrical outlet and replace the part or contact your service provider retailer The power cable extension cable or plug is damaged An object has fallen into the product The product has been exposed to water The product has been dropped or damaged The product does not operate correctly when you follow the operating instructions e Keep your system away from radiators and heat sources Also do not block cooling venis e Do not spill food or liquids on your system components and never operate the product in a wet environment e Do not push any objects into the openings of your system Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components e Operate the product only from the type of external power source indicated o
16. id green b The Powerline LED is lit c The Ethernet LED lights or blinks Troubleshooting Tips The Reset and Security buttons are located on the side panel of the adapter e Pressing the Reset button longer than 2 seconds does not reset the device e Pressing the Security button longer than 2 seconds does not activate security LEDs The LEDs indicate activity and can be used for troubleshooting LEDs Are Off When the Adapter Is Plugged In e First check to make sure that the electrical outlet has power e f power is supplied and the LEDs stay off someone might have used the Powerline Utility to turn off the LEDs Use the Powerline Utility to see if that is the case If so then use the Powerline Utility to turn them back on Power LED e Off Make sure that power is supplied to the electrical outlet and that the Powerline devices are not plugged into an extension cord power strip or Surge protector e Amber Power saving mode occurs when the Ethernet LED Is off This can occur when 19 Powerline AV 500 Nano XAV5601 The Ethernet cable is unplugged The device connected through the Ethernet cable is turned off The adapter is idle for 10 minutes The adapter returns to normal mode within 2 seconds once the Ethernet link is up Powerline LED Off The Powerline devices cannot find each other Make sure that the Powerline devices are plugged into outlets with power and that they use the same network encryption ke
17. ity of Service QoS The Quality of Service QoS feature helps you prioritize your Powerline network traffic By default all types of traffic on the Powerline network are assigned the same priority For most applications this works fine However there are situations where performance improves if you assign a higher priority to certain types of traffic such as multimedia files If your network traffic is a mix of multimedia traffic and document and database traffic you might want to give priority to a particular traffic type If it is important that your multimedia playback is smooth even while document files are being transferred over the network then give priority to multimedia traffic Conversely if it is more important for your network to be responsive to database applications give priority to this type of application over multimedia applications Powerline Utility 16 Powerline AV 500 Nano XAV5601 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 gt To set up Quality of Service for Powerline devices 1 Start the Powerline Utility and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline AV Ethernet adapters connected to the network Either click the device or click the Security icon 7h Device Name Turn LED off Security QoS Quality of Service Factory Reset Sel
18. llowing methods e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver e Connect the equipment into an electrical outlet on a circuit different from that which the radio receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Modifications made to the product unless expressly approved by NETGEAR Inc could void the user s right to operate the equipment Canadian Department of Communications Radio Interference Regulations This digital apparatus the Powerline AV 500 Nano XAV5601 does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the Radio Interference Regulations of the Canadian Department of Communications European Union The Powerline AV 500 Nano XAV5601 complies with essential requirements of EU EMC Directive 2004 108 EC and Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC as supported by applying the following test methods and standards e EN55022 2006 A1 2007 e EN55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 2003 e EN60950 1 2006 2nd Edition e EN 61000 3 2 2006 e EN 61000 3 3 1995 w A1 2001 A2 2005 Notification of Compliance 25 Powerline AV 500 Nano XAV5601 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 htto kbserver netg
19. me for the Powerline device and click OK Turn LEDs Off or On For each device in your Powerline network you can turn the LEDs off or on To do this follow these steps 1 Click the Powerline device icon on the Powerline Utility main screen 2 On the pop up menu select Turn LED off Note This feature is a toggle You can turn off LEDs if they are turned on or turn them on if they are currently turned off A screen displays advising you that connectivity will be temporarily lost while the LEDs are being reset Powerline Utility 13 Powerline AV 500 Nano XAV5601 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 To protect your Powerline network from unwanted access you can customize the encryption key for your Powerline devices Make sure that you set up exactly the same encryption key for all of your Powerline devices so that they can communicate with each other You use the Security screen in the Powerline Utility to set encryption keys If you customize the encryption key and then forget what it is you can return your Powerline devices to their factory default Powerline encryption key of HomePlugAV gt To set the encryption key 1 Click th
20. n the electrical ratings label e Also be sure that attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the power available in your location e Use only approved power cables If you have not been provided with a power cable for your system or for any AC powered option intended for your system purchase a power cable that is approved for use in your country The power cable must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product s electrical ratings label 23 Powerline AV 500 Nano XAV5601 The voltage and current rating of the cable should be greater than the ratings marked on the product e To help prevent electric shock plug the system and peripheral power cables into properly grounded electrical outlets e Do not use adapter plugs If you must use an extension cable use a three wire cable with properly grounded plugs e Observe extension cable and power strip ratings Make sure that the total ampere rating f all products plugged into the extension cable or power strip does not exceed 80 percent of the ampere ratings limit for the extension cable or power strip e To help protect your system from sudden transient increases and decreases in electrical power use a Surge suppressor line conditioner or uninterruptible power supply UPS e Position system cables and power cables carefully route cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over Be sure that nothing rests on any cables e D
21. ne 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 e You can use the Security button to add the new device to your network See Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key on page 9 e You can use the Powerline Utility to add the new device to the network as described in the following sections The procedure for setting the network encryption key depends on whether you use the Powerline Utility on a computer connected directly to the new Powerline adapter local or a different Powerline adapter remote gt To add a Powerline device from a local computer 1 Plug the Powerline adapter into an available AC power outlet 2 Use the provided cable to connect the Powerline device to an Ethernet port on the computer 3 Start the Powerline Utility click the Refresh button and wait for the utility to detect the new device 4 Click the device and select Security from the drop down list Device Name Turn LED off Security QoS Quality of Service Factory Reset 5 Set the encryption key for the device see Set the Powerline Encryption Key on page 14 Verify that the devices in the Powerline network are in the device list by clicking the Refresh button It might take a minute or two for all devices in the network to be detected Set Up Qual
22. o not modify power cables or plugs e Always follow your local and national wiring rules Regulatory Compliance Information This section includes user requirements for operating this product in accordance with National laws for usage of radio spectrum and operation of radio devices Failure of the end user to comply with the applicable requirements may result in unlawful operation and adverse action against the end user by the applicable National regulatory authority This product s firmware limits operation to only the channels allowed in a particular Region or Country Therefore all options described in this user s guide may not be available in your version of the product FCC Requirements for Operation in the United States FCC Information to User This product does not contain any user serviceable components and is to be used with approved antennas only Any product changes or modifications will invalidate all applicable regulatory certifications and approvals This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation FCC Guidelines for Human Exposure This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance of
23. r Powerline adapters to their factory settings and default encryption key Then set the encryption for all of your Powerline adapters Connect your computer to each Powerline device and set up the network encryption key for one adapter at a time Troubleshooting 20 Supplementary Information Technical Specifications Specification Data and routing protocols IEEE 802 3 10BASE T IEEE 802 3u 100BASE Tx IEEE 802 3ab 1000BaseTx AC input 100 125V 0 2A max in North America and 200 250V 0 2A max in other regions Normal 4 5W Power saving mode lt 0 5W Dimensions 114 x 55 x 32 5 mm 4 5 x 2 2 x 1 28 in Operating humidity 10 90 maximum relative humidity noncondensing Bandwidth Compatibility Not HomePlug v1 0 or HomePlug v1 0 Turbo compatible Frequency band Electromagnetic emissions Safety agency approvals UL Listed UL 60950 1 2nd Ed cUL CSA C22 2 No 60950 1 07 2nd Ed CE LVD TUV CB TUV GS 21 Powerline AV 500 Nano XAV5601 Safety Information Follow these safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system from potential damage For national approvals approval schemes other than CB relevant national standards for plug socket outlet and direct plug in units for example US shall also be consulted while testing and approving such products according to national standards AC input rating NA 100 125V 0 2A Max 50 60Hz excluding socket ou
24. re the network All Powerline NETGEAR AV products models XAV101 XAV1004 XAV2001 XAV2101 XAV2501 XAV2602 XAV5001 XAV5501 and XAVN2001 are compatible gt To set up your Powerline network 1 Make sure that your home router is up and running and that Ethernet wired connections are working 2 Install the first Powerline adapter based on the installation instructions that came in the package 3 Install the second Powerline adapter which finds the adapter you just installed The two Powerline devices form a Powerline network Install any additional Powerline adapters that you plan to use 5 Test to make sure that the computer or peripheral can access the Powerline network 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 6 NETGEAR recommends that you secure your Powerline network from unauthorized access especially in settings such as apartment buildings See Powerline Network Security Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of two or more Powerline adapters using the same network encryption key Securing your network protects the information you send over the Powerline network from unwanted access If you do not set up security on your network anyone nearby with a Powerline network can potentially use his or her connection to gain access to your network and information you send over the Intern
25. tlet rating AC input rating AU UK FR EU 200 250V 0 2A Max 50 60Hz excluding socket outlet rating XAV5601 ratings maximum load EU 16A 250V UK 13A 250V FR 16A 250V NA 15A 125V AU 10A 250V Operating temperature 0 C 40 C Check the electrical current for any device plugged into the filtered AC socket Do not exceed home and product outlet ratings and electrical requirements The socket outlet shall be installed near the equipment and be easily accessible Only power cords are allowed to be inserted into the filtered AC outlet no other equipment with a direct plug in is allowed Power cord needs to be a maximum of 1 m long and a minimum of 0 75 mm square of cross sectional area Do not plug devices into the XAV5601 filtered AC outlet that exceed the product ratings The output voltage of the filtered AC outlet is the same as the power outlet that the XAV5601 is plugged into To help avoid damaging your system be sure that the attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the power available in your location If the input AC voltage is less than 100 Vac the device plugged into the filtered AC socket of the XAV5601 might not perform as well as expected DO NOT PLUG MAJOR HOME APPLIANCES into the filtered AC socket or into an attached power strip The device is not intended to be used with home appliances such as air conditioners power tools space heaters fans hair dryers ovens or refri
26. y Move the Powerline device to a location closer to the computer or devices If you have set up network security make sure that all Powerline devices are using the same encryption key If the problem occurred after you changed the network encryption key reset each device to its factory default settings Then you can customize the encryption key Amber or red Move the Powerline device to a closer location Ethernet LED Does Not Blink There is no data traffic Make sure that Your router and modem are switched on The adapters cable is securely connected to a router LAN port The PC connected directly to the router can access the Internet Press the Reset button on each Powerline device for 1 second to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings If You Do Not See All Your Devices with the Powerline Utility If you click Refresh on the main screen of the Powerline Utility and do not see all the devices you expect it could be that a Powerline adapter is in power saving mode or is set to use a different encryption key Power saving mode You might see a message at the bottom of the screen regarding the power saving feature If a unit goes into power saving mode the Powerline Utility does not find it Keeping a connected Ethernet cable plugged into the device keeps it active so that it does not go in to power saving mode Encryption keys are different To fix this you can do one of the following Reset you
27. your network are plugged in and communicating with each other Pressing the Security button too soon can temporarily disable Powerline communication If this should occur reset the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings press the Reset button for 1 second then release 2 Press the Powerline Adapter Security button for 2 seconds e The Power LED starts blinking after you release the button e The adapter automatically creates a new randomly generated network encryption key that each Powerline adapter on the network will use At this point the other adapters in your network cannot communicate with each other 3 Within 2 minutes of pressing the Security button on the Powerline Adapter press the security button on the second adapter for 2 seconds In order to pair the devices you need to press both buttons within 2 minutes This securely configures your Powerline network with the same network encryption key 4 If your network has more than two adapters press the Security button on the next adapter for 2 seconds then push the Security button on any additional adapters in your network for 2 seconds The adapters retain security settings even if they are unplugged Getting Started 9 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 XAV1004 XAV2001 and XAVN2001 are compatible and can share the same
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