Join The Powerline Extender Wireless Network; Powerline Network Security - NETGEAR Powerline AV 200 XAVN2001 User Manual

Join the Powerline Extender Wireless Network

Use one of these methods to connect other wireless devices (such as a laptop, game
console, and so on), to your network through the Powerline Extender.
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To join the wireless network using a WPS button:
Press the WPS button on your wireless computer or device.
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Press the On/Off button on the Powerline Extender about 2 seconds, until the Wireless LED
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starts flashing, then release it.
When the Wireless LED stops flashing, the wireless device is securely connected to the
XAVN2001 Wireless Extender.
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To join the wireless network without a WPS button:
If your wireless device does not have a WPS button, you need to use the software that
manages your wireless connections for your wireless device and manually enter the wireless
settings to connect to the extender.

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 network, you help to keep it secure from hackers. If you do not set up security
on your network, anyone nearby with a Powerline network can potentially use their
connection to gain access to your network and information you send over the Internet. This is
especially relevant in settings such as apartment buildings, office buildings, dorm rooms, and
other more populated areas.
Powerline devices connected to the same network have to use an identical encryption key in
order to communicate with each other. The security used by Powerline network is similar to
the SSID and encryption keys used in wireless networks.
There are two ways to secure your Powerline network.
Use the Security button located on the adapter to automatically generate a random
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encryption key. See
Use the Powerline Utility to configure your Powerline network with an encryption key that
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you specify. If you are already using Powerline or HomePlug devices, then you will need
to use the Powerline Utility. If not already installed, the Powerline Utility should be
installed on your computer. See
For information about using the Powerline Utility to configure Powerline security or to
prioritize Powerline network traffic using the Quality of Service (QoS) feature, see
Chapter 2.
To return the XAVN2001 to its factory default settings, press its Reset button for 1 second.
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender
Set the Encryption Key.
Install the Powerline Utility
Getting Started
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on page 16.