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Summary of Contents for NETGEAR XAV2501
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Page 1: User Manual
XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 March 2011 202-10590-02 v1.0... -
Page 2: Technical Support
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 http://support.netgear.com. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Technical Specifications ........22 Safety Information: XAV2501 ........23... -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Getting Started This chapter describes your XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter, 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. Hardware Features The appearance of your adapter depends on the country in which it was sold. Your adapter... -
Page 5: Product Details
Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 Product Details The following figure shows the adapter in detail: Filtered AC Socket Ethernet LED Powerline LED Security button Power LED Factory Reset button Ethernet port Figure 2. Adapter filtered AC socket, LEDs, and buttons Filtered AC Socket The filtered AC socket can remove some electrical noise that can affect powerline performance. -
Page 6: Ethernet Port
Ethernet Port Plug one end of the Ethernet cable that comes with the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter into this port and the other end either into your router, or into the computer or other peripheral devices. -
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: Use The Security Button To Set The Encryption Key
Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 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. Verify that all the Powerline adapters to be configured are plugged in. WARNING! Do not press the Security button on the Powerline adapter until installation is complete and all adapters on your network are... -
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
Select My Computer on the Windows Start menu, and double-click the drive that represents the location of the Resource CD. • Select the CD drive, and click the Autorun.exe executable file. Select NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Chapter 2. Powerline Utility | 11... - Page 12 The Powerline Utility shortcut icon displays on your desktop. There are two ways to launch the Powerline Utility: • Click this icon located on your desktop. • Select Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. 12 | Chapter 2. Powerline Utility...
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Page 13: Powerline Utility Screen
Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 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 14: Change The Name Of A Powerline Device
Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 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 15: Set The Powerline Encryption Key
Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 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 16: Reset A Device To Factory Settings
Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 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 17: Add A Device To A Powerline Network
Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 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 18 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 responsive to database applications, give priority to this type of application over multimedia applications. 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.
- Page 19 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 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. If applicable, select the VLAN tag or TOS field check box. These options apply only to QoS-configured networks.
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Page 20: 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 21: If You Do Not See All Your Devices With The Powerline Utility
Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 • Amber. Power saving mode occurs when the Ethernet LED is off. This can occur when: 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. -
Page 22: 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~, 0.2A (Max) Power consumption Normal: 3W, Power saving mode: 0.8W Dimensions Height: 138 mm Width: 65 mm Depth: 40 mm Weight 0.56 lbs (0.25 kg) Socket ratings EU: 15A 250V~... -
Page 23: Safety Information: Xav2501
1 m long and have a minimum of 0.75 mm square of cross-sectional area. • Do not plug devices into the XAV2501 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 XAV2501 is plugged into. -
Page 24: 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 25 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 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 26 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 FCC Declaration Of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the XAV2501 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...