Page 2 - Technical Support
2 | XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter ©2011 NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or translated into any language in any form or by any means without the written permission of NETGEAR, Inc. Techni...
Page 3 - Contents
Contents | 3 Contents Chapter 1 Getting Started Hardware Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Powerline Adapter in a Home Network. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Powerline Network Security . . . . . . . . . . . . ...
Page 4 - Getting Started
Chapter 1. Getting Started | 4 1 1. Getting Started 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.
Page 5 - Hardware Features; LEDs
Chapter 1. Getting Started | 5 XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Hardware Features The following figure shows the adapter in detail: Ethernet port LEDs Security button Factory Reset button Figure 1. Adapter LEDs, buttons, and Ethernet port LEDs Table 1. XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter LEDs...
Page 6 - Buttons; Security; Factory Reset; Ethernet Port
6 | Chapter 1. Getting Started 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 S...
Page 7 - Powerline Adapter in a Home Network
Chapter 1. Getting Started | 7 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. Ethernet cables Powerline communication Here, an Ether...
Page 8 - To set up your Powerline network:
8 | Chapter 1. Getting Started 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 instr...
Page 9 - Powerline Network Security; Use the Security Button to Set the Encryption Key
Chapter 1. Getting Started | 9 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...
Page 11 - Powerline Utility
Chapter 2. Powerline Utility | 10 2 2. Powerline Utility 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 Powe...
Page 12 - Install the Powerline Utility; To install the Powerline Utility:; My Computer; NETGEAR Powerline Utility
Chapter 2. Powerline Utility | 11 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...
Page 13 - Continue
12 | Chapter 2. Powerline Utility 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...
Page 14 - Powerline Utility Screen; Refresh; Security Icon
Chapter 2. Powerline Utility | 13 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...
Page 15 - Change the Name of a Powerline Device; To name a Powerline device in your Powerline network:; Device Name; OK; Turn LEDs Off or On; Turn LED off
14 | Chapter 2. Powerline Utility 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...
Page 16 - Set the Powerline Encryption Key; To set the encryption key:; MAC Address; Device Password
Chapter 2. Powerline Utility | 15 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 b...
Page 17 - Reset a Device to Factory Settings; To reset a device to its factory settings:
16 | Chapter 2. Powerline Utility 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 t...
Page 18 - Add a Device to a Powerline Network; To add a Powerline device from a local computer:
Chapter 2. Powerline Utility | 17 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 ne...
Page 19 - To set up Quality of Service for Powerline devices:
18 | Chapter 2. Powerline Utility 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 Servi...
Page 20 - Priority; VLAN tag; TOS field; Apply
Chapter 2. Powerline Utility | 19 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 ...
Page 21 - Troubleshooting; Basic Functioning; LEDs Are Off When the Adapter Is Plugged In; Off
Appendix | 20 3 3. Troubleshooting 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 l...
Page 22 - Powerline LED
Appendix | 21 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 n...
Page 23 - Supplementary Information; Technical Specifications
Appendix A. Supplementary Information | 22 A A. Supplementary Information 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 mmDepth: 40 m...
Page 24 - Safety Information
Appendix A. Supplementary Information | 23 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. ...
Page 25 - Notification of Compliance; N E T G E A R P o w e r l i n e P r o d u c t s; Safety Instructions and Precautions
Appendix B. Notification of Compliance | 26 B B. Notification of Compliance N E T G E A R P o w e r l i n e P r o d u c t s 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 r...
Page 26 - Regulatory Compliance Information
Appendix B. Notification of Compliance | 27 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 outl...
