XAVB1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA December 2011 202-10954-01 v1.
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Contents Chapter 1 Installation and Basic Configuration How the XAV1401 Fits in Your Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Powerline XAV1401 Nano Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 XAV1401 Product Label . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 LED and Feature Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Installing Your Powerline XAV1401 Nano . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Installation and Basic Configuration 1 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.
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 LED Ethernet LED Powerline LED Security button Factory Reset button Ethernet port Figure 2.
XAV1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set User Manual Table 1. Model Number Feature Descriptions Table 2. 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. The unit enters power saving mode if the Ethernet port is not linked for more than 10 minutes. • Off. There is no electrical power, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility. Powerline LED • Solid.
XAV1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set User Manual Installing Your XAV1401 Prepare 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 an XAV1401 and is configured to work on your network. Usually, the default configuration settings (TCP/IP and DHCP) are fine. 2.
XAV1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set User Manual Connecting an XAV1401 to the Router 1. Plug an XAV1401 into a power outlet near your router. Use the supplied gray Ethernet cable to connect from the XAV1401 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 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.
XAV1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set User Manual Adding Adapters to Your Network Once the first adapter is installed and connected to your router, you can easily add adapters into your network. To add Powerline adapters: 1. Be sure the first Powerline adapter is connected to your router. 2. Plug additional Powerline adapters into power outlets near the other computers and additional peripheral devices to be included in your Powerline network. 3.
XAV1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set 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 XAV1401 Powerline adapter, you help to keep it secure from hackers.
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. 3. Within 2 minutes of pressing the Security button on the first adapter, press the Security button on the second adapter for 2 seconds.
2. Using the XAV1401 Powerline Utility 2 This chapter explains how to install and use the XAV1401 Powerline Utility. The Powerline Utility works with all Powerline AV products. The models XAV101, XAV101v2, XAV1004, XAV1501, XAV1601, XAV2001, XAV2501, XAVN2001, XAV5001, XAV5004, XAV5501, and XAV5601 are compatible and can share the same powerline network.
XAV1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set User Manual The Powerline Utility shortcut icon appears on your desktop: 5. There are two ways to launch the Powerline Utility: • 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.
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 1. Make sure your XAV1401 Powerline adapter is connected to an AC power outlet. 2.
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: 1. From the Powerline Utility main screen, click the device you want to name, and the following pop-up menu appears:. 2. Click Device Name. The utility responds that connectivity will be temporarily lost if you continue. 3. Click OK.
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. 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.
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. 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.
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: • You can use the Security button to add the new device to your network. See Adding Adapters to Your Network on page 9.
3. Troubleshooting 3 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 http://www.netgear.com/register. Registration is required before you can use our telephone support service. Registration via our website is strongly recommended.
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. The adapter enters power saving mode if the Ethernet port is not linked for more than 10 minutes. It goes back to normal mode when the Ethernet port is linked.
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. To fix this problem: 1. Make sure all Powerline devices are plugged in. 2.
A. Supplemental Information A 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) Power consumption: 3W Dimensions: Height: 105 mm Width: 58 mm Depth: 41 mm Weight: 0.4 lbs (0.
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. • AC input: 100–240V~, 0.1A (Max).
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. • 100 V, 50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V, 60 Hz in western Japan. • 230 V, 50 Hz in most of Europe, the Middle East, and the Far East.
B. Notification of Compliance NETGEAR Powerline Products 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.
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. • Do not use adapter plugs. If you must use an extension cable, use a three-wire cable with properly grounded plugs. • Observe extension cable and power strip ratings.
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. 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.
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 | Appendix B.
Index A F AC Input 26 add a device, local 20 add adapters 11 features 7 frequency band 26 front panel 7 B H basic configuration 5 basic functioning 30 button descriptions 7 humidity operating, storage 26 C change encryption key 32 compatibility 26 compliance 34 customer support 30 I install Powerline adapter 5 Powerline utility 14 L LED D data transfer rate 26 default encryption key 23 dimensions 26 descriptions 7 troubleshooting 31 M modulation type 26 E electromagnetic emissions 26 encryptio
XAV1401 Powerline AV+ 200 Mini Set User Manual S safety agency approvals 27 safety information 28 security 21 understanding 12 set data transfer priority 24 side panel 7 support 30 T technical specifications 26 technical support 2 temperature 26 trademarks 2 troubleshooting 30 U UL listed 27 W weight 26 32 | Index
