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Page 1: User Manual
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 July 2011 202-10547-01 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..........5 LED and Feature Descriptions . -
Page 4: Chapter 1 Getting Started
It also explains the security features and how to customize the encryption key for added security. 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
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender Hardware Features The package includes a XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender, a Resource CD, and an Ethernet cable. Powerline AV 200 Extender Resource CD Ethernet cable Figure 1. Package contents The following illustration shows the front and side panels of the XAVN2001: LEDs Reset button... -
Page 6: Led And Feature Descriptions
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender LED and Feature Descriptions The following table describes the status LEDs on the Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender. Table 1. LED descriptions Item Description Power • Solid green. The electrical power is on. • Blinking green.The adapter is in the process of restarting or setting up security. •... -
Page 7: How The Powerline Av 200 Extender Fits In Your Network
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender Product Label The product label shows unique details specific to your adapter. The product label is located on the back of the adapter. The label contains the following information. Model number • MAC address •... -
Page 8: Set Up The Powerline Network
You can set up a Powerline network that includes the Powerline Extender, or you can add the Powerline Extender to an existing Powerline network. Set Up a New Powerline Network Different Powerline adapter models can share the network. All NETGEAR Powerline AV products (models XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001) are compatible. ... -
Page 9: Add The Powerline Extender To An Existing Powerline Network
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender Connect a computer to the Powerline Extender for initial setup. Use the supplied Ethernet cable to connect the Powerline Extender to an Ethernet port on a computer. The Powerline devices attempt to detect each other and form a Powerline network. This could take a few minutes. -
Page 10: Set Up The Extender Wireless Network
If you have a NETGEAR router, the Utility automatically finds the router, retrieves the • wireless settings, and then prompts you to confirm the settings. If the router is not a NETGEAR router, or the NETGEAR router is not detected, • manually enter the wireless settings. -
Page 11: Method B: Use The Wps Button For Wireless Setup
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender Method B: Use the WPS Button for Wireless Setup You can use this method if you have a wireless router, or modem router with a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button. The WPS button might be labeled WPS, or it could look similar to ... -
Page 12: Join The Powerline Extender Wireless Network
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender 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. To join the wireless network using a WPS button: Press the WPS button on your wireless computer or device. -
Page 13: Use The Security Button To Set The Encryption Key
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key An adapter can generate a private key only once. If you want to Note: replace a private key, first reset the adapters to their factory settings. To do this either press the Reset button for 1 second, then release, or use the Powerline Utility factory defaults feature (see Reset a... -
Page 14: Set The Encryption Key
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender Set the Encryption Key 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. Before you change the encryption key, you need to install the Note: Powerline adapters and get them up and running. -
Page 15: 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 16: 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/products/model/a_id/16189. Click the Downloads tab, and then click on the utility that you want to download. -
Page 17: Powerline Utility Screen
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender 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 18: Change The Name Of A Powerline Device
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender 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 19: Turn Leds Off Or On
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender Turn LEDs Off or On For each device in your Powerline network, you can turn the LEDs off or on. This feature is a toggle. You can turn off LEDs if they are on, or turn them on if they are currently turned off. ... -
Page 20: Reset A Device To Factory Settings
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender The top section of the Security screen shows information about each device that the Powerline Utility detects. Device Name. This lists the Powerline devices detected on the network after the • utility completes a scan for devices. The device name is initially set by the utility, but you can change it to a descriptive name such as Office or Master Bedroom. -
Page 21: Add A Device To The Powerline Network
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender To reset a device to its factory settings: On the Powerline Utility main screen, click the Powerline device icon. The pop-up menu displays: Select Factory Reset. A message displays asking you to confirm the reset. Click OK to reset the device. -
Page 22: Set Up Quality Of Service (Qos)
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender Set Up Quality of Service (QoS) The Quality of Service (QoS) feature helps 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 23 XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender The following screen displays: You can use these methods to set up QoS: Destination MAC address • TCP/UPP port number • 802.1Q VLAN tag or ToS • 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.
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Page 24: Wireless Settings
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender Wireless Settings You can use the Powerline Utility to view the current wireless settings, or to change them. On the Powerline Utility main screen, use the mouse to move the pointer over the picture of the XAVN2001. - Page 25 Click Apply so that your changes take effect. To search for your NETGEAR router: Click the Search my NETGEAR Router button. The Powerline Extender detects your wireless network and displays the settings. Confirm that you want to use the same wireless network settings for the Powerline Extender.
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Page 26: Advanced Wireless Settings
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender Advanced Wireless Settings You can use the Advanced Wireless Security screen to change wireless settings including the wireless mode and channel. To change the advanced settings for the Powerline Extender wireless network: From the Wireless Setting screen, click the link for wireless settings. The advanced Wireless Settings screen displays: Change the wireless settings for the network broadcast by the Powerline Extender: Name (SSID). - Page 27 XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender In the Security Options section of the screen, select the type of wireless security that you want to use on your network. None. This is an open wireless network. Any wireless computer or device is allowed •...
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Page 28: 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 29: If You Do Not See All Your Devices With The Powerline Utility
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender 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 30: Appendix A Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information This appendix provides technical specifications and safety information for the XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender. This appendix includes the following sections: • Technical Specifications • Safety Information... -
Page 31: Technical Specifications
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender 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: 4W, Power saving mode: 3W Dimensions 112 x 74 x 45 mm (4.41 x 2.91 x 1.77 in). Weight 0.245 kg (0.54 lb) Socket ratings... -
Page 32: Safety Information
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender Safety Information 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). • Operating temperature: 0C~40 degrees C. • Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. •... -
Page 33: 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 34 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 Extender (XAVN2001) complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules.
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Page 35: Industry Canada
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. • Modifications made to the product, unless expressly approved by NETGEAR, Inc., could void the user's right to operate the equipment. European Union The XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender complies with essential requirements... -
Page 36: Index
Index installing the Powerline Utility AC Input adding devices to Powerline network adding Powerline Extender to network label LEDs descriptions troubleshooting bandwidth turning off and on with the Powerline Utility basic functioning buttons mode, wireless modulation type compatibility compliance name, changing for Powerline devices networks, Powerline data transfer rate networks, wireless... - Page 37 XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender Security icon security, Powerline encryption security, wireless setting encryption keys shortcut icon, Powerline Utility side panel SSID technical specifications technical support temperature trademarks troubleshooting weight wireless mode wireless network name (SSID) wireless networks wireless security wireless settings wireless settings, advanced...