Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA September 2011 202-10850-01 v1.
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Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Powerline Adapter in a Home Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Powerline Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Chapter 2 Powerline Utility Install the Powerline Utility . . . . . . . . . .
1. Getting Started 1 This chapter describes your Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301, and how your adapters 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.
Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 Hardware Features The package includes a Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 and an Ethernet cable. Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 Ethernet cable Figure 1. Package contents (North America) Depending on where you purchased your adapter, it might look like one of these: United States France Germany Figure 2. Adapters in different regions Powerline LED Ethernet LED Power LED Ethernet port Factory Reset button Security button Figure 3.
Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 LED Description Power • • • • Powerline • Solid. The adapter is connected to a Powerline network. • Blinking. The adapter is sending or receiving data. • Off. The adapter has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same encryption key. Solid green. The electrical power is on. Blinking green. The adapter is restarting or setting up security. Amber. Power saving mode. Off. There is no electrical power.
Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 Powerline Adapter in a Home Network You can use Powerline AV 200 Mini 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. Ethernet Figure 4.
Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 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 based on the installation instructions that came in the package. 3. Install the second Powerline adapter, which finds the adapter you just installed. The two Powerline devices form a Powerline network. 4. Install any additional Powerline adapters that you plan to use. 5.
Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 CAUTION: Do not press the Security button on the Powerline adapter until installation is complete and all adapters on your network are plugged in and communicating with each other. Pressing the Security button too soon can temporarily disable Powerline communication. If this should occur, reset the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings (press the Reset button for 1 second, then release). 2. Press the Security button for 2 seconds.
2. Powerline Utility 2 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.
Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 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.
Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 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.
Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 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.
Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 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.
Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 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.
Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 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 8.
Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 Device List with Column-Type You can display a list of Powerline devices instead of viewing the graphic display. To display the device list: 1. Click the device to display the drop-down menu: 2.
Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 About You can display information about your Powerline Utility. To display Powerline Utility details: 1. Click the device to display the drop-down menu: 2.
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 Reset button longer than 2 seconds does not reset the device.
Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 - 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. Make sure that the Powerline devices are plugged into outlets with power, and that they use the same network encryption key.
A. Supplementary Information A Technical Specifications Feature Specification Data and routing protocols IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-Tx) AC input 100-240V~, 0.1A (Max) Power consumption Normal: 3.5 W, Power saving mode: <1W Dimensions 90 x 53 x 32 mm (3.54 x 2.09 x 1.25 in) Weight 0.119 kg (0.
Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 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.
Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 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.
Powerline AV 200 Mini Adapter XAV1301 FCC Declaration Of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the Product Name™/® & Model 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.
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