Powerline AV+ 500 Nano XAV5601 User Manual 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA July 2011 202-10872-01 v1.
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Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 LEDs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Gigabit Ethernet Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Product Label . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. Getting Started 1 This chapter describes your Powerline AV+ 500 Nano XAV5601, 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+ 500 Nano XAV5601 Hardware Features The Powerline adapter appearance varies depending on here you purchase it. Your adapter might look like one of these: UK France Germany/Europe Australia Figure 1. Adapters for different geographic regions The following figure shows the adapter features in detail. Left view Right view Filtered AC Powe Powerli ne LED Ethernet LED Factory Reset button Security Figure 2.
Powerline AV+ 500 Nano XAV5601 LEDs The LEDs light up when the adapter is plugged in to an electrical outlet. The following table describes the LEDs. Table 1. 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.
Powerline AV+ 500 Nano XAV5601 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 • Device password • Serial number Powerline Adapter in a Home Network You can use Powerline Adapters to extend your Ethernet network anywhere in your home using your existing electrical power lines.
Powerline AV+ 500 Nano XAV5601 For best performance, plan the location of your Powerline devices (to make a Powerline network, you need at least two Powerline devices): • Use an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch to avoid someone unknowingly turning off the power to the outlet. • Do not plug in Powerline products to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as this might prevent them from working correctly, or reduce the network performance.
Powerline AV+ 500 Nano XAV5601 • To return the Powerline Adapter to its factory default settings, press its Factory Reset button for 1 second, then release. Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key Note: An adapter can generate a private key only once. If you want to replace a private key, first reset the adapters to their factory settings.
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+ 500 Nano XAV5601 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+ 500 Nano XAV5601 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+ 500 Nano XAV5601 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+ 500 Nano XAV5601 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+ 500 Nano XAV5601 2. Select the check box for each device for which you want to set the encryption key. 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.
Powerline AV+ 500 Nano XAV5601 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.
Powerline AV+ 500 Nano XAV5601 The Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter supports the following: • MAC address • IP port • VLAN tags • ToS bits (Type of Service routing) QoS settings are applied the Powerline devices on the Powerline network. 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. Either click the device, or click the Security icon . 3.
Powerline AV+ 500 Nano XAV5601 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. Click Apply.
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+ 500 Nano XAV5601 - 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) IEEE 802.3ab (1000BaseTx) AC input 100–125V~, 0.2A max in North America and 200–250V~, 0.2A max in other regions Power consumption Normal: 4.5W, Power saving mode: <0.5W Dimensions 114 x 55 x 32.5 mm (4.5 x 2.2 x 1.28 in.) Weight 0.174 kg (0.
Powerline AV+ 500 Nano XAV5601 Safety Information Follow these safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system from potential damage. • For national approvals (approval schemes other than CB), relevant national standards for plug, socket-outlet, and direct plug-in units (for example, US) shall also be consulted while testing and approving such products according to national standards. • AC input rating (NA): 100–125V, 0.
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+ 500 Nano XAV5601 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+ 500 Nano XAV5601 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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