Universal WiFi Extender Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) User M anua l 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA January 2013 202-10998-01
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Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Hardware Features. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 LED and Feature Descriptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 How the WiFi Extender Fits into Your Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Set Up the Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Set Up a New Powerline Network . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1. 1 Getting Started This chapter describes your Universal WiFi Extender (XAVN2001) and how your WiFi extender fits into a home network. It also explains the security features and how to secure your Powerline network with a private encryption key.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) Hardware Features The package includes a Universal WiFi Extender (XAVN2001) and an Ethernet cable. Ethernet cable Universal WiFi Extender – Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) Figure 1. Package contents Power LED Powerline LED Wireless LED Security button Ethernet port Factory Reset button On/Off switch Ethernet LED Figure 2.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) LED and Feature Descriptions Table 1. LED descriptions Item Description Power LED • Solid green. The electrical power is on. • Blinking green. The device is in the process of setting up security. • Amber. Power saving mode. If the Ethernet port is inactive for more than 10 minutes, the device enters power saving mode. Power saving mode is disabled by default. • Off. There is no electrical power or the LEDs have been turned off using NETGEAR genie.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) Ethernet Port The WiFi extender uses an Ethernet port to convert a standard electrical wall outlet into a high-speed wired network connection. You can use the wired network connection to bring Internet connectivity to any device with an Ethernet port, such as a computer, game console, Blu-ray™ player, smart TV, HD set-top box, or network DVR. Product Label The product label is on the back of the device.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) The following illustration shows a Powerline network with one Powerline device in Room 1, a second Powerline device in Room 2, and a WiFi extender (XAVN2001) in Room 3. Room 1 Room 2 Room 3 WiFi extender Powerline Reset Reset Powerline Figure 3. WiFi extender (XAVN2001) connected to a Powerline network and wireless network To form a Powerline network, you need at least two compatible Powerline devices (including the WiFi extender).
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) Set Up the Powerline Network You can set up a new Powerline network that includes the WiFi extender or you can add the WiFi extender to an existing Powerline network. Set Up a New Powerline Network Different Powerline models can share the same Powerline network. All NETGEAR Powerline AV products are compatible. First Powerline device To set up a new Powerline network: 1. Make sure that your wired Ethernet connections are working.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) Add the WiFi Extender to an Existing Powerline Network If you have an existing Powerline network, make sure one of the Powerline devices is connected to your router or gateway so that the Powerline network is linked to your local area network (LAN). Your existing Powerline network must have two or more compatible Powerline devices that communicate with each other. To add the WiFi extender to an existing Powerline network: 1.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) Set Up the WiFi Extender Wireless Network You can use either NETGEAR genie or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to setup the WiFi extender (XAVN2001) wireless network. • If your router does not have a WPS button or if you are not sure, use Method A. • If your router has a WPS button, use Method B. Method A: Use NETGEAR genie for Wireless Setup To use NETGEAR genie to manually configure the wireless settings of your WiFi extender: 1.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) 5. Click the Powerline icon on the Network Map screen. The Powerline Utility screen displays. 6. On the Powerline Utility screen, right-click the XAVN2001 icon. 7. On the pop-up menu that displays, select Wireless configuration.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) The following screen displays: 8. Enter the following wireless settings: • Wireless Network Name (SSID) • Wireless Security Type • Passphrase If you want to clone your existing wireless network, enter the same wireless settings that your router or gateway uses. If you want to create a new wireless network, enter new wireless settings. 9. Click Apply to save your changes. 10.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) Method B: Use WPS for Wireless Setup If your wireless router or gateway has a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button, you can use this method for wireless setup. The WPS button might be labeled WPS or it could look similar or . to To use the WPS button on your wireless router or gateway to clone your existing wireless network: 1. Press and hold the Security button on the WiFi extender for about 10 seconds, and then release it.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) Join the WiFi Extender Wireless Network You can connect your wireless devices (such as a laptop or game console) to your WiFi extender wireless network in one of two ways. • If your wireless computer or device does not have a WPS button or if you are not sure, use Method A. • If your wireless computer or device has a WPS button, use Method B. Method A: Join the Wireless Network Manually To join the wireless network manually: 1.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) Powerline Network Security A Powerline network consists of two or more Powerline devices using the same network encryption key. Securing your network is crucial. By encrypting the information that you send over the Powerline network, you help to keep it secure from hackers.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) CAUTION: Do not press the Security button on the Powerline devices until the Power and Powerline LEDs on each Powerline device are lit solid green. Pressing the Security button too soon can temporarily disable Powerline communication. If Powerline communication is disabled, reset the Powerline device to its factory default settings. (Press the Factory Reset button for 2 seconds, then release it). 2.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) Note: This process works for only one pair of Powerline devices at a time. If you have more than two Powerline devices, repeat this process for each additional Powerline device to be configured. The devices retain security settings even if they are unplugged.
2. 2 Using NETGEAR genie This chapter explains how to install NETGEAR genie and use it to manage your Powerline network. NETGEAR genie works with all Powerline devices. You can use NETGEAR genie to manage a local Powerline device that is connected to your computer with an Ethernet cable and also to manage other Powerline devices on the same network.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) Install NETGEAR genie NETGEAR genie allows you to set a private encryption key for your Powerline network and manage devices on your Powerline network. You can manage the Powerline network using any computer that is connected to your Powerline network, wirelessly or through an Ethernet cable. All devices on a Powerline network can be managed from one computer.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) The NETGEAR genie shortcut icon displays on your desktop. 7. Launch NETGEAR genie in one of two ways: • Click the NETGEAR genie shortcut icon on your desktop. • Select Start > All Programs > NETGEAR genie. The Powerline Utility Screen The Powerline Utility screen is where you view and manage your Powerline network. To navigate to the Powerline Utility screen: 1. On a computer that is connected to your Powerline network, launch NETGEAR genie. 2.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) 3. On the Network Map screen, click the Powerline icon to view all the devices on your Powerline network. The Powerline Utility screen displays. • For management options, right-click the icon of the device that you want to manage. • If all devices are not shown, click the Refresh icon to update the screen. • Move your mouse over an icon of a device to view more information about the device.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) View the Link Rate between Powerline Devices To view the link rate between your Powerline devices: On the Powerline Utility screen, click the icon of the device whose link rate you want to view. A pop-up screen displays. • Tx. The rate at which the device is transmitting data. • Rx. The rate at which the device is receiving data.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) Change the Name of a Powerline Device Powerline devices are identified by their model number and name. NETGEAR genie detects any Powerline devices that are connected to the Powerline network and displays them on the Powerline Utility screen. If you did not name the device, no name appears below the model number of the device. To name a Powerline device on your Powerline network: 1.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) Turn LEDs Off or On You can turn off or turn on the LEDs of any device on your Powerline network. To turn the LEDs off or on: 1. On the Powerline Utility screen, right-click the icon of the device. 2. On the pop-up menu that displays, select either Turn LED off or Turn LED on. A pop-up screen displays advising you that connectivity will be temporarily lost while the LEDs are being reset. 3. Click OK.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) To set the encryption key: 1. On the Powerline Utility screen, right-click the icon of a Powerline device in your network. 2. On the pop-up menu that displays, select Security. The Security screen displays. The top section of the Security screen shows information about each device that NETGEAR genie detects. • Device Name. The list of Powerline devices that NETGEAR genie detects after completing a device scan.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) Note: If your computer is not connected locally (with an Ethernet cable) to the device that you want to configure, you must enter the device password. The device password is printed on the product label on the back of the device. 5. Click the Apply Security to Selected Devices button. When the encryption key is set, a message displays indicating that the operation was successful. 6. Click OK.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) Add a Device to the Powerline Network If you are adding a device to your Powerline network and your network uses the default encryption key, all you need to do is plug the new device into a power outlet. If your Powerline network uses a private encryption key, 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 17.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) Change the Wireless Settings You can use NETGEAR genie to view the current wireless settings or to change them. To change the wireless settings for your XAVN2001 WiFi extender: 1. On the Powerline Utility screen, right-click the XAVN2001 icon. 2. On the pop-up menu that displays, select Wireless configuration. The Wireless Setting screen displays: 3. Manually enter the wireless settings or automatically copy your router’s wireless settings.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) • Option 2: Automatically copy your router’s wireless settings. a. On the Wireless Setting screen, click the Search my NETGEAR Router button. The WiFi extender automatically detects and copies the wireless settings that your router or gateway uses. b. Scroll down and click Apply to save your changes. Access NETGEAR Web genie You can use NETGEAR genie to manage basic settings on your Powerline devices.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) Note: The web genie password is different from the device password and network key printed on the product label. The default web genie user name and password are admin and password. You can change the default password using the web genie. The web genie for the device displays in your browser window. You can use the web genie to reboot the device, configure advanced wireless settings, update your device firmware, and more.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) Configure Advanced Wireless Settings You can use NETGEAR web genie to configure the advanced wireless settings of your WiFi extender, including the wireless mode and channel. To configure the advanced wireless settings of your WiFi extender: 1. Log in to the web genie for your WiFi extender. See Access NETGEAR Web genie on page 31. 2. From the menu on the left, select Setup > Wireless Settings. The following screen displays: 3.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) Update the Firmware You can use NETGEAR web genie to update the firmware on your WiFi extender. To update your WiFi extender firmware: 1. Log in to the web genie for your WiFi extender. See Access NETGEAR Web genie on page 31. 2. From the menu on the left, select Maintenance > Firmware Update. The following screen displays: Click Check 3. Click the Check button. If new firmware is available, the web genie finds it. 4.
3. 3 Troubleshooting This chapter provides information to help you diagnose and solve problems that you might encounter. If you do not find the solution here, check the NETGEAR support site at http://support.netgear.com for product and contact information.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) Basic Functioning After you plug in the Powerline device, the following sequence of events should occur: 1. The Power LED lights. 2. After approximately 10 seconds, verify the following: • The Power LED is solid green. The device is powered on. • If the device is connected to a Powerline network, the Powerline LED is lit. • If the Powerline device is connected through the Ethernet port to a powered-on Ethernet device, the Ethernet LED is lit.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) The Powerline device returns to normal mode within 2 seconds once the Ethernet link is active. Power saving mode is disabled by default. To enable power saving mode, use NETGEAR web genie. (See Access NETGEAR Web genie on page 31.) Powerline LED • • Off. The Powerline devices cannot find each other. Make sure that the Powerline devices are plugged into wall outlets with power and that they use the same network encryption key.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) If You Do Not See All Your Devices with the NETGEAR genie If you click the Refresh icon on the NETGEAR genie Powerline Utility screen and you do not see all the devices that you expect, some Powerline devices might be using different encryption keys. If the encryption keys are different, do one of the following: • Reset your Powerline devices to their factory default settings. Then set the encryption key for all of your Powerline devices.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) 2. Select Configure Firewall Rules from the menu. The following screen displays: 3. Click Add to add a firewall rule.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) The following screen displays: 4. In the General tab, do the following: a. In the Rule name field, type a name for the firewall rule. b. Select the Allow this traffic radio button. c. Configure the firewall settings as shown or as you prefer.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) 5. Click the Ports and Protocols tab. The following screen displays: a. From the Protocol drop-down menu, select Ethernet. b. In the Ethernet type field, type 0x88E1. c. Click OK to create the firewall rule for your Powerline devices. The rule appears in the firewall rule list. 6. Make sure that the check box next to the rule is selected and click OK. 7. Restart the computer and launch NETGEAR genie.
A. Supplemental Information A This appendix provides technical specifications and safety information for the WiFi extender.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) 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: 2W Dimensions 86 x 67 x 40 mm (3.38 x 2.63 x 1.57 in.) Weight 0.168 kg (0.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) 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, 0.25A (max.) • Operating temperature: 0–40 degrees C. • Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE Standard 802.11 specifications. • Actual data throughput will vary.
B. Notification of Compliance N ETGE A R Wireles s Powerl i n e P ro d uct s 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.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) 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.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) FCC Declaration Of Conformity We, NETGEAR, Inc., 350 East Plumeria Drive, San Jose, CA 95134, declare under our sole responsibility that the Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) 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.
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) préjudiciable, et (2) ce dispositif doit accepter tout brouillage reçu, y compris un brouillage susceptible de provoquer un fonctionnement indésirable. NOTE IMPORTANTE: Déclaration d'exposition aux radiations: Cet équipement est conforme aux limites d'exposition aux rayonnements IC établies pour un environnement non contrôlé.
Index A firewall rule, adding 38 firmware, updating 34 frequency band 43 AC Input 43 adding firewall rule 38 Powerline device to network 11, 29 advanced wireless settings 33 G genie, NETGEAR 21 genie, web 31 B bandwidth 43 basic functioning 36 buttons described 7 troubleshooting 36 H C icons Powerline utility 23 WPS 15 hardware 6 humidity, operating and storage 43 I changing names of Powerline devices 25 compatibility 43 compliance 45 configuring wireless settings 30, 33 L data transfer rate 43
Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001) networks Powerline 8 wireless 12 technical support 2 temperature, operating 43 trademarks 2 troubleshooting 35 LEDs 36 NETGEAR genie 38 Powerline icon 38 Symantec firewall 38 O On/Off switch 7 P U package contents 6 password device 8 NETGEAR web genie 31 Pick A Plug feature 7 power consumption 43 Power LED described 7 troubleshooting 36 Powerline LED described 7 troubleshooting 37 Powerline networks described 8 setting up 10 Powerline Utility 22 p
