Chapter 2 Using Netgear Genie - NETGEAR XAVN2001 User Manual

Using NETGEAR genie
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This chapter explains how to install NETGEAR genie and use it to manage your Powerline
network. NETGEAR genie works with all Powerline devices.
You can use NETGEAR genie to manage a local Powerline device that is connected to your
computer with an Ethernet cable and also to manage other Powerline devices on the same
network.
This chapter includes:
• Install NETGEAR genie
• The Powerline Utility Screen
• View the Link Rate between Powerline Devices
• Change the Name of a Powerline Device
• Turn LEDs Off or On
• Set the Powerline Encryption Key
• Reset a Device to Factory Default Settings
• Add a Device to the Powerline Network
• Change the Wireless Settings
• Access NETGEAR Web genie
• Configure Advanced Wireless Settings
• Update the Firmware
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