XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA March 2011 202-10531-02 v1.
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Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Powerline Adapter in a Home Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Powerline Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Chapter 2 Powerline Utility Install the Powerline Utility . . . . . . . . . .
1. Getting Started 1 This chapter describes your XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter, and how your adapter 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. Chapter 1.
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Hardware Features The following figure shows the adapter in detail: Security button LEDs Factory Reset button Ethernet port Figure 1. Adapter LEDs, buttons, and Ethernet port LEDs Table 1. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 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.
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Buttons Two buttons are located on the side of the adapter: • Security. If you set security on your other adapters, after you plug your new AV adapter into the wall socket, press its security button for 2 seconds; then press the Security button on any adapter in your existing network for 2 seconds. You need to press both buttons within 2 minutes. Note: The Security button does not work in power saving mode.
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Powerline Adapter in a Home Network You can use Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to extend your Ethernet network anywhere in your home using your existing electrical power lines. Here, an Ethernet cable connects the router to the Powerline network. In another room, an Ethernet cable connects a computer to the Powerline network. Powerline communication Ethernet cables Figure 2.
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter To set up your Powerline network: 1. Make sure that your home router is up and running and that Ethernet wired connections are working. 2. Install the first Powerline adapter connected to your router based on the installation instructions that came in the package. Figure 3. Cable the first Powerline adapter to your router 3. Install the second Powerline adapter, which finds the adapter you just installed. Figure 4.
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 6. Test to make sure that the computer or peripheral can access the Powerline network. 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. 7. NETGEAR recommends that you secure your Powerline network from unauthorized access, especially in settings such as apartment buildings. See Powerline Network Security .
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 2. Press the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Security button for 2 seconds. • The Power LED starts blinking after you release the button. • The adapter automatically creates a new, randomly generated network encryption key that each Powerline adapter on the network will use. At this point, the other adapters in your network cannot communicate with each other. 3.
2. Powerline Utility 2 This chapter explains how to install and use the Powerline Utility. The Powerline Utility works with all Powerline AV products. NETGEAR Powerline models XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2501, 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.
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 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.
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter a. Check for Updates. If you are connected to the Internet, click this button to be sure you have the most current software. b. Install from CD. Click this button to install the Powerline Utility from the CD. 3. Click Continue. 4. Click Next on the wizard screen. Follow the wizard prompts, and click Finish when the wizard is done. The Powerline Utility shortcut icon displays on your desktop. 5.
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 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. • The Information box at the bottom of the screen provides tips and information for using this utility screen.
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 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. If no name has been assigned to a Powerline device, it is shown as un-named. To name a Powerline device in your Powerline network: 1.
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 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. To protect your Powerline network from unwanted access, you can customize the encryption key for your Powerline devices.
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 3. 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. When you click this button, the factory default encryption key automatically displays in the field. The default network encryption key is HomePlugAV. Note: Before you can reset the encryption key for a remote device, you have to enter its password.
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 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: • You can use the Security button to add the new device to your network. See Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key on page 9.
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 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) To set up Quality of Service for Powerline devices: 1. Start the Powerline Utility and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline AV Ethernet adapters connected to the network. 2.
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 4. 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. 5. If applicable, select the VLAN tag or TOS field check box. These options apply only to QoS-configured networks. IEEE 802.1p uses prioritization bits in Layer-2 frames. Type of Service (ToS) routing uses prioritization bits in Layer-3 IP packets. The deprecated ToS values range from 0 to 7. 6.
3. Troubleshooting 3 Basic Functioning After you plug in the Powerline adapter, the following sequence of events should occur: 1. The Power LED lights up. 2. After approximately 10 seconds, verify that: a. The Power LED is solid green. b. The Powerline LED is lit. c. The Ethernet LED lights or blinks. Troubleshooting Tips The Reset and Security buttons are located on the side panel of the adapter. • Pressing the Factory Reset button longer than 2 seconds does not reset the device.
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter • 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. Powerline LED • • Off. The Powerline devices cannot find each other.
A. Supplementary Information A Technical Specifications Specification Description Data and routing protocols IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-Tx) AC input 100-240V~, 0.2A (Max) Power consumption 4W Dimensions Height: 98 mm Width: 72 mm Depth: 40 mm Weight 0.4 lbs (0.
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 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 system documentation. • Opening or removing covers that are marked with the triangular symbol with a lightning bolt may expose you to electrical shock. Only a trained service technician should service components inside these compartments.
B. Notification of Compliance NETGEAR Powerline Products B 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. • The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and shall be easily accessible • Observe and follow service markings.
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter 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. • Do not use adapter plugs. If you must use an extension cable, use a three-wire cable with properly grounded plugs. • Observe extension cable and power strip ratings.
XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter FCC Declaration Of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: • This device may not cause harmful interference, and • This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
