NETGEAR XAV1301v1/XAVB1301v1 User Manual

NETGEAR XAV1301v1/XAVB1301v1 User Manual

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350 East Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134
USA
September 2011
202-10850-01
v1.0
Powerline AV 200 Mini
Adapter XAV1301

User Manual

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  • Page 1: User Manual

    Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 September 2011 202-10850-01 v1.0...
  • Page 2: Technical Support

    NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, get support online, or for more information about the topics covered in this manual, visit the Support website at http://support.netgear.com .
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Hardware Features..........5 Powerline Adapter in a Home Network.
  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Getting Started

    This chapter describes your Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301, 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: •...
  • Page 5: Hardware Features

    Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 Hardware Features The package includes a Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 and an Ethernet cable. Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 Ethernet cable Figure 1. Package contents (North America) Depending on where you purchased your adapter, it might look like one of these: United States France Germany...
  • Page 6: Ethernet Port

    Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 Description Power • Solid green. The electrical power is on. • Blinking green. The adapter is restarting or setting up security. • Amber. Power saving mode. • Off. There is no electrical power. Powerline •...
  • Page 7: Powerline Adapter In A Home Network

    This could potentially prevent the adapters from working correctly, or reduce network performance. Different Powerline adapter models can share the network. All Powerline NETGEAR AV products (models XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible.
  • Page 8: Powerline Network Security

    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. NETGEAR recommends that you secure your Powerline network from unauthorized access, especially in settings such as apartment buildings. See...
  • Page 9 Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 CAUTION: Do not press the Security button on the Powerline adapter until installation is complete and all adapters on your network are plugged in and communicating with each other. Pressing the Security button too soon can temporarily disable Powerline communication.
  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Powerline Utility

    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 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.
  • Page 11: Install The Powerline Utility

    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/answers/detail/a_id/19401 Scroll down to display the download instructions: Click the Click here to download button and download the utility to your computer.
  • Page 12: Powerline Utility Screen

    Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 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. • If all devices are not shown, click the Refresh button to update the screen.
  • Page 13: Change The Name Of A Powerline Device

    Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 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.
  • Page 14: Set The Powerline Encryption Key

    Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 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.
  • Page 15: Reset A Device To Factory Settings

    Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 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. • Use default Encryption Key.
  • Page 16: Add A Device To A Powerline Network

    Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 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: •...
  • Page 17: Device List With Column-Type

    Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 Device List with Column-Type You can display a list of Powerline devices instead of viewing the graphic display.  To display the device list: Click the device to display the drop-down menu: Select Device list with column-type from the drop-down list, and the following screen displays: Powerline Utility...
  • Page 18: About

    Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 About You can display information about your Powerline Utility.  To display Powerline Utility details: Click the device to display the drop-down menu: Select About from the drop-down list, and the following screen displays Powerline Utility...
  • Page 19: Chapter 3 Troubleshooting

    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.
  • Page 20: If You Do Not See All Your Devices With The Powerline Utility

    Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 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 •...
  • Page 21: Appendix A Supplementary Information

    Supplementary Information Technical Specifications Feature Specification Data and routing protocols IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-Tx) AC input 100-240V~, 0.1A (Max) Power consumption Normal: 3.5 W, Power saving mode: <1W Dimensions 90 x 53 x 32 mm (3.54 x 2.09 x 1.25 in) Weight 0.119 kg (0.26 lb) Operating temperature...
  • Page 22: Safety Information

    Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 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. •...
  • Page 23: Appendix B Notification Of Compliance

    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.
  • Page 24 Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 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. •...
  • Page 25 Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 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: •...
  • Page 26 Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 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 . Notification of Compliance...

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