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- Page 1 XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA 202-10547-01 v1.0 July 2010...
- Page 2 In the interest of improving internal design, operational function, and/or reliability, NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice. NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product(s) or circuit layout(s) described herein.
- Page 3 XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual FCC Statement Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
Contents About This Manual Conventions and Formats ....................i Revision History ......................... ii Installation and Basic Configuration How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network ........1-1 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Features ...............1-2 XAV2001 Label ......................1-2 LED and Feature Descriptions .................1-3 Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter ..............1-4 Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router ..........1-5 Adding Adapters to Your Network ................1-6... - Page 6 XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual Troubleshooting Product Registration and Support ................. B-1 Basic Functioning ......................B-1 LED Troubleshooting Tips ..................... B-2 Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key ............B-3 Changing the Network Encryption Key for One Unit at a Time ....... B-4 Index v1.0, July 2010...
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Page 7: About This Manual
About This Manual The NETGEAR ® XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. -
Page 8: Revision History
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual Revision History Version Publication Part Number Description Number Date 202-10531-01 July 2010 XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual First publication. v1.0, July 2010... -
Page 9: Installation And Basic Configuration
Chapter 1 Installation and Basic Configuration This chapter describes how to install and configure the XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender. It also explains the security features and how to customize the encryption key for added security. How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network You can use one or more Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extenders to extend your Ethernet network anywhere in your house using your existing electrical power lines. - Page 10 XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual (Figure 1-1) shows an example of a Powerline network using a single Powerline device, which is connected to an Ethernet network: Room 1 Room 2 XAVN2001 XAVN2001 Ethernet connection Ethernet connection Desktop PC Internet connection Figure 1-1 Powerline Adapter Connected to an Ethernet Network...
- Page 11 XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender Features The following illustration (Figure 1-2) shows the front and side panels of the Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender: Security button LEDs Factory Reset button Ethernet port Figure 1-2 XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender XAVN2001 Label...
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Page 12: Led And Feature Descriptions
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual LED and Feature Descriptions The following table describes the buttons, status lights, and Ethernet port on the XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender. Table 1-1. XAVN2001 Feature Descriptions Item Description Power • Solid green. The electrical power is on. •... -
Page 13: Installing Your Powerline Av Ethernet Adapter
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Prepare for installation: 1. Before you begin, verify the following: • Your Ethernet network is set up. • An Ethernet port is available on your router. •... -
Page 14: Connecting A Powerline Av Ethernet Adapter To The Router
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router 1. Plug a Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender into a power outlet near your router. Use the supplied gray Ethernet cable to connect from the Adapter to a LAN port on your router so that the Powerline network can gain access to the Internet. -
Page 15: Adding Adapters To Your Network
One way to test this is to install the Powerline utility and use it to view all the computers connected by the Powerline AV Ethernet adapter. Warning: NETGEAR recommends that you secure your Powerline network from unauthorized access. This is especially relevant in settings such as apartment buildings. - Page 16 XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual Installation and Basic Configuration v1.0, July 2010...
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Page 17: Understanding Powerline Network Security
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual Understanding 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 AV 200 Wireless-N Extender, you help to keep it secure from hackers. -
Page 18: Changing The Default Encryption
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual Changing the Default Encryption 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. To set a private encryption key: 1. -
Page 19: Using The Xav2001 Powerline Utility
Utility is used for all Powerline AV products. All Powerline AV products (XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible and can be installed on the same powerline network. The NETGEAR Powerline Utility can be used to: • configure encryption for your Powerline network •... -
Page 20: Installing The Xav2001 Powerline Utility
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual Installing the XAVN2001 Powerline Utility This utility allows you to set your own unique Powerline network encryption key, and prioritize traffic passing through your Powerline network. To install the XAVN2001 Powerline Utility: 1. - Page 21 XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual 2. Click Install Software. a. Check for Updates: Click this option to be sure you have the most current software. b. Install from CD: Click this option to install the Powerline Utility from the CD. Figure 2-2 3.
- Page 22 5. There are two ways to launch the XAVN2001 Powerline Utility: • Click the XAVN2001 Powerline Utility shortcut icon located on your desktop. • Navigate to Start > Programs > NETGEAR > NETGEAR Powerline Utility. Desktop Shortcut Icon Powerline Utility...
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Page 23: Device Settings Tab
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual 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. By clicking the LED status light you can toggle the LED between on and off. - Page 24 XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual The following table describes the features on the Device Settings Tab. Table 2-1. Powerline Utility Device Settings Tab Field or Button Description Device Names This lists the Powerline devices detected on the network after the utility completes a scan for devices.
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Page 25: Adding A Device To A Powerline Network
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual Adding 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 26 XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual To Add a Device from a Remotely Connected Computer If you are using a custom network encryption key, set all the devices to the default network encryption key of HomePlugAV so that they can communicate with each other. Then set all the devices to the network encryption key that you want to use.
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Page 27: Security
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual Security From the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility you can perform a number of security functions, such as: • Changing the network encryption key • Setting up a custom network encryption key •... -
Page 28: Changing The Network Encryption Key
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual Changing the Network Encryption Key You can specify the network encryption key from the Security tab. 1. From the Advanced Settings tab, click the Security arrow. 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 29: Setting Up A Custom Network Encryption Key
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual Setting 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. Follow these steps to set up a custom network encryption key for all the Powerline devices: 1. -
Page 30: Returning To The Default Network Encryption Key
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual Returning to the Default Network Encryption Key 1. Plug the new device into an AC power outlet. 2. Start the XAVN2001 Powerline Utility • Wait for the utility to detect the devices in your Powerline network. •... -
Page 31: Quality Of Service (Qos)
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual Quality of Service (QoS) From the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility, click the QoS link to help you prioritize your Powerline network traffic. By default, all types of traffic on the Powerline network are assigned the same priority. For most applications, this works fine. - Page 32 XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual To set the priority of data transfers by the type of protocol: 1. Start the XAVN2001 Powerline Utility and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extenders connected to the network. 2.
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Page 33: Diagnostics
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual Diagnostics From the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility, the Diagnostics link helps 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. Figure 2-12 Using the XAVN2001 Powerline Utility 2-15... -
Page 34: Factory Reset
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual Factory Reset From the Advanced Settings tab on the Powerline Utility, the Factory Reset option returns the network encryption key to its factory default value of HomePlugAV. Only one device at a time can be reset. -
Page 35: Technical Specifications
Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the XAVN2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-Tx) AC Input 100-240V~, 0.2A (Max) Power Consumption: Dimensions: Height: 98 mm Width: 72 mm Depth: 40 mm Weight:... - Page 36 XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual Safety Agency Approvals Meets requirements of: UL Listed (UL 1950) /cUL IEC950; CE LVD; TUV CB; GS Technical Specifications v1.0, July 2010...
- Page 37 XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual Safety Information: XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender Follow these safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system from potential damage. • AC input: 100-240V~, 0.2A (Max) •...
- Page 38 XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual • Operate the product only from the type of external power source indicated on the electrical ratings label. If you are not sure of the type of power source required, consult your service provider or local power company.
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Page 39: Troubleshooting
Registration is required before you can use our telephone support service. Registration via our website is strongly recommended. Product updates and Web support are always available at: http://www.netgear.com/support. For Warranty and Regional Customer Support information, see the Resource CD that came with your product. -
Page 40: Led Troubleshooting Tips
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual LED Troubleshooting Tips Table B-1. LED and Feature Troubleshooting Problem Recommendation Power light is off. Make sure that power is supplied to the electrical outlet, and the Powerline device is not plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector. Power LED is amber. -
Page 41: Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key
.If your Powerline devices stop communicating after you have used the NETGEAR XAVN2001 Powerline Utility, you’ll need to change the network encryption key. To change the network encryption key: 1. Open the XAVN2001 NETGEAR Powerline Utility and select the Security option on the Advanced tab. 2. Select the device. -
Page 42: Changing The Network Encryption Key For One Unit At A Time
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual Changing the Network Encryption Key for One Unit at a Time If the Powerline Utility does not detect all the devices in your network, you must connect your computer to each Powerline device and set up the network encryption key one adapter at a time, as follows: 1. -
Page 43: Index
Index encryption key change one at a time 4 AC Input 1 changing 10 add a device, local 7 custom 11 default 12 add a device, remote 8 encryption type 1 add adapters 6 ethernet advanced settings 9 network extension 1 EU Declaration of Conformity iii example, Powerline network 1 bandwidth 1... - Page 44 XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual side panel 2 support ii MAC address 6 Mbps 6 model 6 technical specifications 1 modulation type 1 temperature 1 trademarks ii troubleshooting 1 Powerline utility install 2 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter features 2 UL listed 1 install 4...