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Page 1: User Manual
Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 February 2011 202-10641-01 v1.0... -
Page 2: Technical Support
NETGEAR, Inc. Technical Support Thank you for choosing NETGEAR. To register your product, get the latest product updates, or get support online, visit us at http://support.netgear.com. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Hardware Features..........4 Product Details . -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Getting Started
Getting Started This chapter describes your Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501, and how your adapters can fit into a home network. Hardware Features The package includes two adapters and two Ethernet cables. The appearance of your adapter depends on the country in which it was sold. -
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 Power Security/Power Factory Reset 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 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 LEDs 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. The adapter is in power saving mode.
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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 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.
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Page 10: Chapter 2 Powerline Utility
Ethernet cable and also to access remote Powerline devices. Remote devices are on the Powerline network, but are not directly cabled to the computer on which you are using the Powerline Utility. You can use the NETGEAR Powerline Utility to: • Set up encryption for your Powerline network •... -
Page 11: Install The Powerline Utility
Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 Install the Powerline Utility This utility allows you to set your own unique Powerline network encryption key, and prioritize traffic passing through your Powerline network. All devices on a Powerline network can be managed from one computer. If you add another... -
Page 12: Device Settings Tab
Shortcut Icon Powerline Utility Landing Page • Click the XAVB1501 Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on your desktop. • Navigate to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Device Settings Tab When launched, the Powerline Utility opens to the Device Settings tab. If all devices are not shown, click the Refresh button to detect all Powerline adapters on your network. -
Page 13: Add A Device To A Powerline Network
Adapters to Your Network on page 6. • You can use the XAVB1501 Powerline Utility to add the new device to the network, as described in the following sections. The procedure for setting the network encryption key depends on whether the computer running the XAVB1501 Powerline Utility is connected directly to the new adapter (local) or is connected to a different device in the Powerline network (remote). - Page 14 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 Start the Powerline Utility. This displays the Device Settings tab. Wait for the utility to detect the new device. Select the Advanced tab, and click the Security arrow. From the Device Name column select the device.
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Page 15: Security
Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 Security Click the Advanced Settings tab to display the following screen: From this screen you can perform a number of security tasks, such as: • Change the network encryption key • Set up a custom network encryption key •... -
Page 16: Set Up A Custom Network Encryption Key
Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 Apply the changes by clicking the Apply Security to Selected Devices button. When completed, the utility displays a message indicating that the operation was successful. Click OK. Set Up a Custom Network Encryption Key When all the devices are set to the default network encryption key and are plugged in, they are listed on the Device Settings tab. -
Page 17: Return To The Default Network Encryption Key
Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 Return to the Default Network Encryption Key Plug the new device into an AC power outlet. Start the Powerline Utility • Wait for the utility to detect the devices in your Powerline network. •... -
Page 18: Quality Of Service (Qos)
ToS bits (Type of Service routing) To set the priority of data transfers by the type of protocol: Start the XAVB1501 Powerline Utility and wait for the utility to detect the adapters connected to the network. Select Advanced Settings > QoS (Quality of Service). - Page 19 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 To set the traffic prioritization rule into the selected adapter device, specify the priority in the QoS Setup section of the screen. Click Apply. Note: QoS settings are applied only to the device that is selected on the QoS tab.
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Page 20: Diagnostics
Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 Diagnostics Select Advanced Settings > Diagnostics to display the diagnostics to help you diagnose and troubleshoot performance issues. Using this feature you can delete a device from the device history, save a report, or print a report. - Page 21 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 Select the Powerline device(s) to be reset. Click the Perform Factory Reset on Selected Devices button. A confirmation message displays. Click OK to reset the device. A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded.
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Page 22: 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 23: If You Do Not See All Your Devices With The Powerline Utility
Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 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 24: 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 for product only • 00-125V~, 0.1A (Max;NA) • 200-250V~, 0.1A (Max;others), Power consumption Dimensions 138 x 65 x 40 mm (5.43 x 2.56 x 1.57 in.) Weight 0.235 kg (0.518 lb.) each Operating temperature:... -
Page 25: Safety Information
Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 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 product documentation. -
Page 26: 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 27 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 28 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 Powerline AV+ 200 Adapter Kit XAVB1501 complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: •...