XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User M anua l 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA December 2010 202-10808-01 v1.
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Contents Chapter 1 Installation and Basic Configuration How the Powerline Adapter Fits in Your Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Powerline AV 200 Adapter Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 XAV101v2 Label. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 LED and Feature Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Installation and Basic Configuration 1 This chapter describes how to install and configure the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter. It also explains the security features and how to customize the encryption key for added security How the Powerline Adapter Fits in Your Network You can use the Powerline AV 200 Adapter to implement or extend an Ethernet local area network (LAN) anywhere in your house using your existing electrical power line in place of a dedicated LAN wiring infrastructure.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Powerline AV 200 Adapter Features The following illustration (Figure 2, XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter) shows the front and side panels of the Powerline AV 200 Adapter: LEDs Security/Power button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Figure 2. XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter XAV101v2 Label The label on the rear panel of the XAV101v2 contains the following items: • Model number • MAC address • Device password • Serial number 6 | Chapter 1.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual LED and Feature Descriptions The following table describes the status LEDs, buttons, and Ethernet port on the XAV101v2 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Table 1. XAV101v2 Feature Descriptions 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. • Amber. Power saving mode. To enter power saving mode, press and hold the Power button for 5–10 seconds. • Off.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Preparing for installation 1. 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. • An Ethernet port is available on each computer that will use a Powerline AV 200 Adapter and is configured to work on your network. Usually, the default configuration settings (TCP/IP and DHCP) are fine. 2.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router 1. Plug a Powerline AV 200 Adapter into a power outlet near your router. Use the supplied gray Ethernet cable to connect from the adapter to a LAN port on your router so that the Powerline network can gain access to the Internet. The Power and Ethernet LEDs on the Powerline AV 200 Adapter should turn on. Note: It is not necessary to disconnect your router from your computer. Figure 3. 2.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Connect Other Ethernet Powerline Adapters Once the first adapter is installed and connected to your router, you can easily add adapters into your network. Adding other adapters 1. Be sure the first adapter is connected to your router. 2. Plug additional Powerline AV 200 Adapters into power outlets near the other computers and additional peripheral devices to be included in your Powerline network. 3.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Understanding Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of two or more Powerline adapters using the same network encryption key. Securing your network is crucial. By encrypting the information you send over the Powerline AV 200 Adapter, you help to keep it secure from hackers.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Changing the Default Encryption 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. To set a private encryption key: 1. Verify that all the Powerline AV 200 Adapters to be configured are plugged in.
2. Using the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility 2 This chapter explains how to install and use the Powerline Utility. The XAV101v2 Powerline Utility is compatible other XAV101v2 adapters and with the XAV1501 Powerline adapter.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 10. On the pop-up menu, select Save Target As, and save the Powerline utility to the directory of your choice. 11. There are three ways to start the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility: • Click the Run button when prompted. • Click the XAV101v2 Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on your desktop. • Select Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. 14 | Chapter 2.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Device Settings Tab When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to the Device Settings tab. If all devices are not shown, click the Refresh button to detect all Powerline Adapters on your network. Figure 1. Note: You might see a message at the bottom of the screen regarding the power saving feature. If the unit goes into power saving mode, the Powerline Utility will not find it. Keeping a connected Ethernet cable plugged into the device will keep it active.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual The following table describes the features on the Device Settings tab. Table 1. Powerline Utility Device Settings Tab Field or Button Description Device Names 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 can be changed to reflect your specific adapter. For example, “Office” or “Master Bedroom.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 5. From the Device Name column select the device. 6. Type the network encryption key into the Create a New Encryption Key field. 7. Click the Apply Security to Selected Devices button. 8. Select the Device Settings tab to perform a scan. Verify that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the device list. It might take a minute or two for all devices in the network to be detected.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Security From the Advanced Settings tab on the 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. Changing the Network Encryption Key You can specify the network encryption key from the Security tab screen. 1.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual When you click this option, the factory default encryption key is automatically populated in the field. The default network encryption key is HomePlugAV. b. Create your own Encryption Key This option lets you set your own network encryption key. Type your network encryption key in the field provide. 3. Apply the changes by clicking the Apply Security to Selected Devices button.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual • Check that all the devices in the established network are displayed on the Device Settings tab. Note: Before you can reset a remote device, you must enter its password. The password is printed on the product label located on the back of the adapter. 3. From the Advanced Settings tab, click the Security arrow, and from the Device Name column, check the box next to each device you want to set. 4. Click the Use Default Encryption Key button.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Quality of Service (QoS) On the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility, click the QoS (Quality of Service) arrow to help 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. Figure 4.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Setting the priority of data transfers by the type of protocol 1. Start the Powerline Utility and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline adapters connected to the network. 2. On the Advanced Settings tab, click the QoS arrow. 3. To set the traffic prioritization rule into the selected Powerline adapter device, specify the priority in the QoS Setup section of the screen. Figure 5. 4. Click Apply.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Diagnostics On the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility, the Diagnostics option helps you diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues. Using this feature you can delete a device from the device history, save a report, or print a report. Figure 6. Chapter 2.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Factory Reset On the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility, the Factory Reset option returns the network encryption key to its factory default value of HomePlugAV. Only one device at a time can be reset. Resetting to Factory Defaults 1. On the Advanced Settings tab, click the Factory Reset arrow and select one or more Powerline devices to be reset. Figure 7. 2. Click the Perform Factory Reset on Selected Devices button.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Note: If you customized your network encryption key, the local Powerline device will be disconnected from the network when you reset it to the factory defaults. To avoid this problem, reset all remote devices before you reset the local device. Chapter 2.
3. Troubleshooting 3 This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter. Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.netgear.com/register. Registration is required before you can use our telephone support service. Product updates and Web support are always available by going to: http://www.netgear.com/support.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual If the Power LED still does not come on, and you have confirmed the power outlet is live, you have a hardware problem and should contact technical support. Powerline LED Not On If the Power LED is on, but the Powerline LED is not, check the following: • Make sure that power is being provided to more than one Powerline device. Another Powerline device must be installed for successful communication across the Powerline.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Table 1. Problem Recommendation Ethernet light is not blinking. There is no data traffic. Make sure that: • Your router and modem are switched on and that the Ethernet cable that came in the box is connected to the Powerline adapter port and a router LAN port. • The PC connected directly to the router can access the Internet. Problem using the Factory Reset or Security/Power button.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual 4. Click the Use default Encryption Key button, and then click the Apply Security to Selected Devices button. 5. Select the Device Settings tab, and check that the utility detects all the Powerline AV 200 Adapters in your Powerline network. If the utility detects all your Powerline devices, you can specify a new network encryption key as described in Adding a Device to a Powerline Network in Chapter 2.
A. Factory Default Settings and Technical Specifications A This appendix provides factory default configuration settings and technical specifications for the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter. Default Configuration Settings Table 1. Powerline Device Default Configuration Settings Feature Description Encryption Utility Enabled Network Port Speed Auto-negotiation Port Duplex Auto-negotiation Administration Device password See product label.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual Technical Specifications (Continued) Physical Specifications Dimensions: Height: 98 mm Width: 72 mm Depth: 40 mm Weight: 0.375 lbs (0.
B. Notification of Compliance N ETGE A R Powerl i n e P ro d uct s B 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. • The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible • Observe and follow service markings.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter 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 correctly grounded electrical outlets. • Do not use adapter plugs. If you must use an extension cable, use a three-wire cable with correctly grounded plugs. • Observe extension cable and power strip ratings.
XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter User Manual FCC Declaration Of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the XAV101v2 Powerline AV 200 Adapter complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
