Operation Manual

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v2.0, January 2009
Contents
XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope ..................................................................................... i
Chapter 1
Installation and Basic Configuration
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................1-1
How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network .......................................1-2
Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter ......................................................................................1-3
The Label on the Rear Panel of the XAV101 ..................................................................1-4
Preparing to Install Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter ...............................................1-4
Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router ..........................................1-5
Understanding Powerline Network Security ...................................................................1-6
Using the Security Button to Change the Default Encryption Key in Your Network .1-7
Chapter 2
Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility
Installing the XAV101 Configuration Utility (Recommended) ..........................................2-1
Main Tab .........................................................................................................................2-3
Using the Firmware Upgrade Tool ............................................................................2-4
Resetting to Factory Defaults ...................................................................................2-6
Changing the Network Encryption Key ...........................................................................2-8
Adding a Device to a Powerline Network .......................................................................2-9
Adding a Device from a Locally Connected Computer ..........................................2-10
Adding a Device from a Remotely Connected Computer ......................................2-10
Prioritizing Traffic on the Powerline Network ................................................................2-12
Prioritizing by General Application Type ................................................................2-12
Diagnostics Tab ............................................................................................................2-14