XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide
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1. 3 If your network has more than 2 adapters push the button on the additional adapter for 2 seconds then push the button on any adapter in your existing network for 2 seconds Both buttons must be pushed within 2 minutes Installation and Basic Configuration 1 7 v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1 8 Installation and Basic Configuration v2 0 January 2009 Chapter 2 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility This chapter explains how to use the XAV101 Configuration Utility You can use this utility to configure encryption for your Powerline network and to use quality of service QoS features to prioritize Powerline network traffic Installing the XAV101 Configuration Utility Recommended This utility provides you with the option of setting your own unique encryption Powerline network encryption key and prioritizing traffic passing through the Powerline network To install the XAV101 Configuration Utility 1 Insert the Resource CD into a CD drive on the computer that is connected to your router The CD automatically starts and displays the following screen C NETGEAR Resource CD Install Software Quick Install Guide Online Reference Manual Online Registration Online Support Figure 2 1 1 All devices on a Powerline network can be managed from one computer If you add another Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a Powerline network you can install the Powerline con2. Normal J High p High Highest hi hest If both VLAN tags and TOS bits are enabled and a frame contains both VLAN will override TOS Apply Advanced QoS Settings Press the Apply button to apply the QoS settings for this device Apply NETGEAR The new FW will support power saving function utility can t find the device if the device goes into power saving mode Please Exit plug R345 cable into power line device to keep power line device active Figure 2 11 gt Note QoS settings are applied to only the device that is selected on the QoS tab 3 Specify the priority in the Configure Advanced QoS Settings section of the screen 4 To set the traffic prioritization rule into the selected Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter device click Apply These options only apply to QoS configured business networks IEEE 802 1p uses prioritization bits in Layer 2 frames Type of Service routing ToS uses prioritization bits in Layer 3 IP packets The deprecated ToS values range from 0 to 7 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2 13 v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Diagnostics Tab The Diagnostics tab shows system information and a device history table OT NETGEAR XAVi01 Configuration Utility Main Security Qos Diagnostics About System Information Local Device MAC Address 00 22 3f 4a 83 a0 Firmware Version INT6300 MAC 3
3. power cable must be rated for the product and for the voltage and current marked on the product s electrical ratings label 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 The peripheral power cables are equipped with three prong plugs to help ensure proper grounding Do not use adapter plugs or remove the grounding prong from a cable If you must use an extension cable use a three wire cable with properly grounded plugs Observe extension cable and power strip ratings Make sure that the total ampere rating of all products plugged into the extension cable or power strip does not exceed 80 percent of the ampere ratings limit for the extension cable or power strip To help protect your system from sudden transient increases and decreases in electrical power use a surge suppressor line conditioner or uninterruptible power supply UPS Position system cables and power cables carefully route cables so that they cannot be stepped on or tripped over Be sure that nothing rests on any cables Do not modify power cables or plugs Consult a licensed electrician or your power company for site modifications Always follow your local and national wiring rules Move products with care ensure that all casters and stabilizers are firmly connected to the system Avoid sudden
4. 003 Cet appareil num rique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB 003 du Canada Europe EU Declaration of Conformity A printed copy of the EU Declaration of Conformity certificate for this product is provided in the XAV101 product package Product and Publication Details Model Number XAV101 Publication Date January 2009 Product Family Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Product Name XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Home or Business Product Home Language English Publication Part Number 202 10339 02 iv v2 0 January 2009 Contents XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide About This Manual Conventions Formats ahd SCOPE sa csniiscsidsmedintdonssiatinometuionsedendaemndaneldasaetextonly i Chapter 1 Installation and Basic Configuration Package CONNES arcsec scale decceg taesgnes ta toe yva an te caus ungbptasao deans uciaadees eereetaneo eavadaneeeascetemenciacts 1 1 How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network c ccceseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 1 2 Powernine AV Ethernet Adapter ccc caccciicssitcseadussdcadencuissacdoauuadssecdensuus aaa aaa a 1 3 The Label on the Rear Panel of the XAV101 suseusssisserrnninsursssssnuusnisenssninnserinninsnnssnssnnaaes 1 4 Preparing to Install Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter cssscssssrsssrrissrrrrrerrrenss 1 4 Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router ceeeseseeeeesteeeeeeees 1 5 Understanding Powerline Net
5. 3 3348 00 2764 20080808 F NA 02 Company Name NETGEAR Product Name XAV101 ANA intnen atin Device History Device Name MAC Address Location LinkRate LED Status LastSeen Firmware Version Device 01 00 22 3f 4a 83 a2 Local 200 Enable Jan 07 21 01 INT6300 MAC 3 3 3348 00 2764 20080808 F NA 01 Device 02 00 22 3f 4a 83 a0 Local 200 Enable Jan 07 21 42 INT6300 MAC 3 3 3348 00 2764 20080808 F NA 02 Device 03 00 22 3f 4a 83 a4 Remote 0 Enable Jan 07 21 42 INT6300 MAC 3 3 3348 00 2764 20080808 F NA 02 Delete a Device from Device History Save Report Print Report NETGEAR The new FW will support power saving function utility can t find the device if the device goes into power saving mode Please plug R345 cable into power line device to keep power line device active Figure 2 12 You can delete a device from the device history save a report or print a report 2 14 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2 0 January 2009 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Product Registration Support and Documentation Register your product at hitp www netgear com register Registration is required before you can use our telephone support service Product updates and Web support are always available by going to http www netgear com support When the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter is connected to the Internet click the K
6. Mbps e Red The link is less than 50 Mbps Ethernet Light Solid green The Ethernet port is linked but there is no activity e Blinking green There is traffic between an Ethernet port and the Powerline network e Off There is no Ethernet connection Installation and Basic Configuration 1 3 v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 1 1 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description continued Item Description continued Security button Configure security see Using the Security Button to Change the Default Encryption Key in Your Network on page 1 7 Reset button To reset use a sharp object such as a pen or a paper clip to briefly press this button for 2 seconds The adapter automatically returns to factory default settings and then restarts Note Pressing the reset button longer than recommended might interfere with resetting the adapter 10 100 Ethernet port Use this port to connect the adapter to a router computer or other peripheral device The Label on the Rear Panel of the XAV101 The label on the rear panel of the XAV101 contains the items listed below e Model number e MAC address e Serial number e Device password PWD Preparing to Install Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter To prepare for installation 1 Before you begin verify the following e Your Ethernet network is set up and an Ethernet port is availa
7. SHEMINI TNS Sern sccrionsi ieee auiteenciual st Vatiua T R 3 2 Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key ccccccceseseeeceeeeeeeneeeteeeeeeeaeeeeee 3 2 Changing the Network Encryption Key for 1 Unit at a Time n se 3 3 Appendix A Technical Specifications vi v2 0 January 2009 About This Manual The NETGEAR XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide describes how to install configure and troubleshoot the XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills Conventions Formats and Scope The conventions formats and scope of this manual are described in the following paragraphs e Typographical Conventions This manual uses the following typographical conventions Italic Emphasis books CDs Bold User input IP addresses GUI screen text italic URL links e Formats This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages gt Note This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest 0 Tip This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources AN Warning Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the equipment v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide e Scope This manual is written for the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter acco
8. stops and uneven surfaces iii v2 0 January 2009 Safety and Regulatory Notices FCC Statement The XAV101 has been tested and complies with the specifications for a Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 This device may not cause harmful interference and 2 This device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used according to the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which is found by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures e Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna e Increase the separation between the equipment or devices e Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver s e Consult a dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for assistance Canadian Department of Communications Industry Canada IC Notice This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES
9. 20080808 F NA 02 C Device 03 00 22 3f 4a 83 a4 Remote INT6300 MAC 3 3 3348 00 2764 20080808 F NA 02 Enter Password Apply the Encryption Key Setting HomePlugAV o Use Default Public Network Each Powerline in the Network must use the same Encryption Key Apply the Encryption Key to all the XAV devices in the Network Set Selected Devices NETGEAR The new FW will support power saving function utility can t find the device if the device goes into power saving mode Please Exit plug R145 cable into power line device to keep power line device active Figure 3 1 Select the local device For each remote device enter its password printed on the product label and then select it Click the Use Default Public Network button and then click the Set Selected Devices button Select the Main tab and check that the utility detects all the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters in your Powerline network If the utility detects all your Powerline devices you can specify a new network encryption key as described in Changing the Network Encryption Key in Chapter 2 If the utility does not detect them all see the following section Changing the Network Encryption Key for 1 Unit at a Time Changing the Network Encryption Key for 1 Unit at a Time If the utility does not detect all the devices you must connect your computer to each Powerline device and set up the network encryption key one at a time as foll
10. 2764 20080808 F NA 02 Enter Password Apply the Encryption Key Setting HomePlugAV mS Use Default Public Network Each Powerline in the Network must use the same Encryption Key Apply the Encryption Key to all the XAV devices in the Network Set Selected Devices NETGEAR The new FW will support power saving function utility can t find the device if the device goes into power saving mode Please Exit plug R345 cable into power line device to keep power line device active Figure 2 8 1 To change the encryption key for a remote device you must enter the password for the device The password is printed on the product label 2 Click the device name for a remote Powerline device to highlight it in blue Note Be sure to change the password of remote devices before changing it on the local device so that you can maintain connectivity throughout this process Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 3 Click Enter Password and the following message displays Set Device Password Device Name Device01 00 1b 2f ec af e0 Device Password The Device Password typically appears as a number and letter code in groups of four separated by dashes EX AL3C SEGP VWG5 T48 itis printed on the back of each device under PWD OK Cancel Figure 2 9 The device password is on the product
11. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter into an available AC power outlet Connect the Ethernet cable that came with the adapter to the adapter s Ethernet port and an Ethernet port on the computer 2 Start the XAV101 Configuration Utility which displays its Main tab Wait for the utility to detect the new device 3 Click the Security tab NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility Main Security aos Diagnostics About Use this screen to create an Encryption Key that provides added security Device Name MAC Address Location Device Password Firmware Version C Device 02 00 22 3f4a 83 a0 Local INT6300 MAC 3 3 3348 00 2764 20080808 F NA 02 CO Device 03 00 22 3f 4a 83 a4 Remote INT6300 MAC 3 3 3348 00 2764 20080808 F NA 02 Enter Password Apply the Encryption Key Setting HomePiugAV a Use Default Public Network Each Powerline in the Network must use the same Encryption Key Apply the Encryption Key to all the XAV devices in the Network Set Selected Devices NETGEAR The new FW will support power saving function utility can t find the device if the device goes into power saving mode Please Exit plug RJ45 cable into power line device to keep power line device active Figure 2 10 4 Select the check box next to the Device Name column for the device marked as Local in the Location column 5 Type the network encryption key into the Apply the Encryption Key setting field and click Set Selected D
12. XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide EE g gt Daa NETGEAR NETGEAR Inc 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose CA 95134 USA 202 10339 02 January 2009 2009 by NETGEAR Inc All rights reserved Technical Support See the support information card that shipped with your product By registering your product at http Avww netgear com register we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades NETGEAR INC Support Information Phone 1 888 NETGEAR for US amp Canada only For other countries see your Support information card E mail support netgear com website http www netgear com support Trademarks NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are registered trademarks and RangeMax and Smart Wizard are trademarks of NETGEAR Inc in the United States and or other countries Microsoft Windows and Windows NT are registered trademarks and Windows Vista is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders Information is subject to change without notice Statement of Conditions In the interest of improving internal design operational function and or reliability NETGEAR reserves the right to make changes to the products described in this document without notice NETGEAR does not assume any liability that may occur due to the use or application of the product s or circuit l
13. ayout s described herein Maximum Wireless Signal Rate Derived from IEEE Standard 802 11 Specifications Actual data throughput will vary Network conditions and environmental factors including volume of network traffic building materials and construction and network overhead lower actual data throughput rate Safety Instructions Use the following safety guidelines to ensure your own personal safety and to help protect your system from potential damage To reduce the risk of bodily injury electrical shock fire and damage to the equipment observe the following precautions e Observe and follow service markings 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 e If any of the following conditions occur unplug the product from the electrical outlet and replace the part or contact your trained service provider The power cable extension cable or plug is damaged An object has fallen into the product The product has been exposed to water The product has been dropped or damaged The product does not operate correctly when you follow the operating instructions e Keep your system away from radiators and heat sources Also do not block cooling vents v2 0 January 2009 Do not s
14. ble on your router e Your Internet connection is working e Each computer that will use the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter has an Ethernet port available and is configured to work on your network Usually the default configuration settings TCP IP and DHCP are fine 2 Familiarize yourself with the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter The front panel has three lights Power Powerline and Ethernet The side panel has a Security button a Reset button and an Ethernet port 3 Plan the location of your Powerline devices 1 4 Installation and Basic Configuration v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide e Do not connect the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to a power strip extension cord or surge protector as this might prevent it from working correctly or degrade the network performance e Use an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch to avoid someone unknowingly turning off the power to the outlet e Using the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter plugged into an electrical outlet that is located near an appliance that uses a lot of power such as a washer or dryer might prevent the adapter from working correctly or degrade the network performance Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router Follow these steps 1 Plug a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter into a power outlet near your router Use the blue Ethernet cable from the XAV101 package to connect it to a LAN port on t
15. bps OFDM symbol modulation Technical Specifications A 1 v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Electromagnetic Emissions Meets requirements of FCC Part 15 Class B CE EMC Class B 3 home FCC Certificate Safety Agency Approvals Meets requirements of UL Listed UL 1950 cUL IEC950 CE LVD TUV CB A 2 Technical Specifications v2 0 January 2009
16. continue Device Name Mac Address Firmware Version Location Device 01 00 22 3f 4a 83 a2 INT6300 MAC 3 3 3348 00 2764 20080808F NA O1 Local lt tack cones Figure 2 6 The Upgrade Tool finds the adapter 3 Follow the screen prompts to proceed with the upgrade Note If the firmware on the attached adapter is already up to date the Upgrade Tool will notify you accordingly _ gt 4 At the end click Finish when done Repeat this process to upgrade all the adapters in your network Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2 5 v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Resetting to Factory Defaults This option returns the network encryption key to its default value of HomePlugAV Only one device at a time can be reset Note If you customized your network encryption key the local Powerline device will be disconnected from the network when you reset it to the factory default To avoid this problem reset all remote devices before you reset the local device 2 6 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide To reset all the devices in your network to the factory defaults 1 On the Main tab click the device name for a remote Powerline device to highlight it 7 NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility Main Security Qos Diagnostics About Powerline Devices 2 Network Typ
17. e Public Device 02 00 22 3f 4a 83 a0 Local HD Video 200 Device 03 00 22 3f 4a 83 a4 Remote HD Video 119 Rename Factory Reset LED ON OFF NETGEAR Device Name MAC Address Location Quality Link Rate Mbps LED Status Firmware Version Enable INT6300 MAC 3 3 3348 00 2764 20080808 F NA 02 Enable INT6300 MAC 3 3 3348 00 2764 20080808 F NA 02 plug RJ45 cable into power line device to keep power line device active The new FW will support power saving function utility can t find the device if the device goes into power saving mode Please Figure 2 7 2 Click Factory Reset and a confirmation message displays Click OK to reset the device A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded 4 After you have reset each device check that the Main tab lists all devices in the network Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Changing the Network Encryption Key You can specify the network encryption key from the Security tab TJ NETGEAR XAVIOL Configuration Utility Se Main Security aos Diagnostics About Use this screen to create an Encryption Key that provides added security Device Name MAC Address Location Device Password Firmware Version CO Device 02 00 22 3f4a 83 a0 Local INT6300 MAC 3 3 3348 00 2764 20080808 F NA 02 CO Device 03 00 22 3f 4a 83 a4 Remote INT6300 MAC 3 3 3348 00
18. erline device Note Use the provided stand alone firmware upgrade tool to update the firmware See Using the Firmware Upgrade Tool Rename button Change a device name Factory Reset button Reset a device to its factory defaults See Resetting to Factory Defaults on page 2 6 LED On Off button Scan button Enable or disable the LEDS for a Powerline device Scan the network for Powerline devices Using the Firmware Upgrade Tool When you install the configuration utility it also installs the firmware upgrade tool Be sure the adapter you will upgrade is plugged in to a power source and connected to your computer with an Ethernet cable before you run the Upgrade Tool Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1 Go to the XAV101 program group and select the Upgrade Tool Welcome to the NETGEAR XAV 101 Upgrade Tool This tool upgrades to XAV 1001 firmware v3 3 4 00 only Please don t unplug the remote unit and the Ethernet cable to prevent from upgrade failure The new FW will support power saving function FW upgrade tool can t find the device if the device goes into power saving mode Please plug R245 cable into power line device before you start the FW upgrade procedure lick Next to continue E Next gt Cancel Figure 2 5 2 Click Next to proceed The devices listed will be upgraded Click Next to
19. et Adapters to their default settings If this fixes the problem see the User Manual for instructions about setting the network encryption key Ethernet light is not blinking There is no data traffic Make sure that e Your router and modem are switched on and that the Ethernet cable that came in the box is connected to the Powerline adapter port and a router LAN port e The PC connected directly to the router can access the Internet Problem using the reset or Security button The reset and Security buttons are located on the side panel of the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter e Pressing the reset button longer than 2 seconds will not reset the device e Pressing the Security button longer than 2 seconds will not activate security Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key If your Powerline devices stopped communicating after you used the NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility to change the network encryption key proceed as follows Troubleshooting v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 1 Open the XAV101 Configuration Utility and select the Security tab Sn a NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility Main Security QoS Diagnostics About Use this screen to create an Encryption Key that provides added security Device Name MAC Address Location Device Password Firmware Version C Device 02 00 22 3f4a 83 a0 Local INT6300 MAC 3 3 3348 00 2764
20. evices 6 Select the Main tab and click Scan Check that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the device list It may take a minute or two for all devices in the network to be detected Adding a Device from a Remotely Connected Computer If you are using a custom network encryption key first set all the devices to the default network encryption key of HomePlugAV so that they can communicate with each other Then set all the devices to the network encryption key that you want to use 2 10 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Returning to the Default Network Encryption Key Follow these steps 1 2 5 Plug the new device into an AC power outlet Start the XAV101 Configuration Utility and wait for the utility to detect the devices in your Powerline network Check that all the devices in the established network are displayed on the Main tab Es Note Before you can reset a remote device you must enter its password The password is printed on the product label On the Security tab select each check box next to the Device Name column to select every device Click Use Default Public Network The Apply the Encryption Key setting field changes to the default HomePlugAV Click Set Selected Devices Setting Up Your Custom Network Encryption Key When all the devices are set to the default network encryption key and are pl
21. figuration utility on the computer connected locally to the new adapter or open the utility on the computer originally used to set up the Powerline network encryption key You can use any computer to manage the network but this procedure assumes that you are working from the computer that is connected to a powerline adapter 2 1 v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide If the CD does not start automatically e Go to My Computer on the Windows Start menu and double click the drive that represents the location of the Resource CD or e Select the CD drive and click the Autorun exe executable file 2 Click Install Software to display the Welcome screen NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility InstallShield Wizard Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility The InstallShield Wizard will install NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility on your computer To continue click Next Figure 2 2 3 Click Next and follow the wizard prompts When the wizard is done the following screen displays NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility InstallShield Wizard InstallShield Wizard Complete Setup has finished installing NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utiity on your computer Figure 2 3 4 Click Finish The XAV101 Configuration Utility icon appears on your desktop To use the XAV101 Configuration Utility double click the icon 2 2 Using the XAV101 Configuration Ut
22. he router so that the Powerline network can gain access to the Internet It is not necessary to disconnect your router from your computer Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Supplied Ethernet cable Figure 1 3 The Power and Ethernet lights on the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter should turn on Plug your other Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters into power outlets near the computers and peripherals to be included in your Powerline network Use the blue Ethernet cable from the XAV101 package to connect each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to an Ethernet port on a computer or peripheral Installation and Basic Configuration 1 5 v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 4 Wait up to 80 seconds for each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to be recognized by the Powerline network The Power Ethernet and Powerline lights should turn on For details about how the lights work see Table 1 1 on page 1 3 5 Make sure that each computer connected to a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter can use the Powerline network For example access the Internet from a remote computer If there is a problem see Basic Functioning on page 3 1 NETGEAR recommends that you secure your Powerline network from unauthorized access This is especially relevant in settings like apartment buildings See the following section Understanding Powerline Network Security Understanding Powerline Network Security Powerline devices
23. ility v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Main Tab You can start the XAV101 Configuration Utility by clicking the XAV101 icon on your desktop or from the Windows Program menu The XAV101 Configuration Utility displays its Main tab NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility anh Main Security QoS Diagnostics About Powerline Devices 2 Network Type Public Device Name MAC Address Location Quality Link Rate Mbps LED Status Firmware Version Device 02 00 22 3f 4a 83 a0 Local HD Video 200 Enable INT6300 MAC 3 3 3348 00 2764 20080808 F NA 02 Device 03 00 22 3f 4a 83 a4 Remote HD Video 119 Enable INT6300 MAC 3 3 3348 00 2764 20080808 F NA 02 Rename Factory Reset LED ON OFF Scan NETGEAR The new FW will support power saving function utility can t find the device if the device goes into power saving mode Please Exit plug R45 cable into power line device to keep power line device active Figure 2 4 Note the message at the bottom of the screen regarding the power saving feature If the unit goes into power saving mode the configuration utility will not find it Keeping an connected Ethernet cable plugged into the device will keep it active The following table describes the features in the Main Tab Table 2 1 Configuration Utility Main Tab Field or Button Description Powerline Devices This shows whether the utility is currently
24. label Enter the device password and then click OK Select the check box next to the Device Name column Type the network encryption key into the Apply the Encryption Key setting field and click Set Selected Devices Select the Main tab and click Sean Check that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the device list It may take a minute or two for all devices in the network to be detected Adding 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 You can use the Security button to add the new device to your network see Using the Security Button to Change the Default Encryption Key in Your Network on page 1 7 You can use the XAV101 Configuration Utility to add the new device to the network as described in the following sections The procedure for setting the network encryption key depends on whether the computer running the XAV101 Configuration Utility is connected directly to the new Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter local or is connected to a different device in the Powerline network remote Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2 9 v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Adding a Device from a Locally Connected Computer Follow these steps 1 Plug the new
25. ng your existing electrical power line The following figure shows an example of a Powerline network with two Powerline devices The Powerline network connects to an Ethernet network a XAV101 i Ethernet network me Powerline network Notebook PC always encrypted XAV101 Ethernet network Desktop PC Figure 1 1 1 2 Installation and Basic Configuration v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter The following illustration shows the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter front and side panels Security button Power pt light s Reset l 5 button Powerline A light 5 Ethernet Ethernet light port Figure 1 2 The following table describes the buttons status lights and port Table 1 1 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description Item Description Power Light Solid green The electrical power is on Blinking green The adapter is setting itself up after the reset or Security button was pressed e Off There is no electrical power Powerline Light Solid The adapter is connected to a Powerline network e Blinking The adapter is sending or receiving data Off The adapter has not found any other compatible Powerline devices using the same Powerline network encryption key The color indicates the speed of the Powerline link e Green The link is faster than 80 Mbps Orange The link is 50 Mbps to 80
26. nowledge Base or the Documentation link under the Web Support menu to view support information or the documentation for the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Basic Functioning After you turn on power to the XAV101 devices the following sequence of events should occur 1 When power is first applied verify that the Power light is on 2 After approximately 10 seconds verify that a The power light is solid green b The Powerline LED is lit c The Ethernet light on the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter lights or blinks If any of these conditions does not occur refer to the appropriate following section 3 1 v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Troubleshooting Tips The following table lists problems and recommendations Problem Recommendation Power light is off Make sure that power is supplied to the electrical outlet and the Powerline device is not plugged into an extension cord power strip or surge protector Powerline light is off The 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 If you did not change the network encryption key move the Powerline device to a closer location If the problem occurred after you changed the network encryption key using the XAV101 Configuration Utility on the CD press the Reset button to return the Powerline AV Ethern
27. on the same network must use an identical encryption key The Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter default encrypted password is HomePlugAV If you do not set up security anyone nearby with a Powerline network can use this to gain access to your network Use the Security button on the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to change the Powerline encryption key ___ Note If you need to return the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to its factory default settings use the Reset button or the NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility on your Resource CD Encryption of the information you send over the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter helps keep it secure This is especially relevant in settings like apartment buildings A Powerline network consists of Powerline adapters with the same network encryption key The security used by Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters is similar to the SSID and encryption keys used in wireless networks but you do not need software to configure your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters There are two ways to secure your Powerline network e Use the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Security buttons to automatically generate an encryption keys See the following section Using the Security Button to Change the Default Encryption Key in Your Network 1 6 Installation and Basic Configuration v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide e Use the XAV101 Configuration Utility on your Resource CD to configu
28. ows 1 Select the Security tab in the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2 Type the network encryption key that you want to assign in the Apply the Encryption Key setting field and then click Set Selected Devices 3 Select the Main tab and then click Scan Check that the utility detects all the devices that have been individually set to the same network encryption key Troubleshooting 3 3 v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 3 4 Troubleshooting v2 0 January 2009 Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols Power Power Consumption Physical Specifications Dimensions Weight Environmental Specifications Operating temperature Operating humidity Storage humidity Security Encryption type Bridge Performance MAC addresses Bandwidth Powerline Performance Compatibility Data Transfer Rate Frequency band Modulation type IEEE 802 3 10BASE T IEEE 802 3u 100BASE Tx 4W Height 98 mm Width 72 mm Depth 40 mm 0 4 Ibs 0 18 kg 0 to 40 C 32 to 104 F 10 90 maximum relative humidity noncondensing 5 95 maximum relative humidity noncondensing 128 bit AES 64 200 Mbps Not HomePlug v1 0 or HomePlug v1 0 Turbo compatible Up to 200 Mbps with real throughput greater than 80 Mbps 2 30 M
29. pill food or liquids on your system components and never operate the product in a wet environment If the system gets wet see the appropriate section in your troubleshooting guide or contact your trained service provider Do not push any objects into the openings of your system Doing so can cause fire or electric shock by shorting out interior components Use the product only with approved equipment Allow the product to cool before removing covers or touching internal components Operate the product only from the type of external power source indicated on the electrical ratings label If you are not sure of the type of power source required consult your service provider or local power company To help avoid damaging your system be sure that the voltage selection switch if provided on the power supply is set to match the power available at your location 115 volts V 60 hertz Hz in most of North and South America and some Far Eastern countries such as South Korea and Taiwan 100 V 50 Hz in eastern Japan and 100 V 60 Hz in western Japan 230 V 50 Hz in most of Europe the Middle East and the Far East Also be sure that attached devices are electrically rated to operate with the power available in your location Use only approved power cables If you have not been provided with a power cable for your system or for any AC powered option intended for your system purchase a power cable that is approved for use in your country The
30. rding to these specifications Product Version XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Manual Publication Date January 2009 mr Note Product updates are available on the NETGEAR Inc website at 1 http www netgear com support v2 0 January 2009 Chapter 1 Installation and Basic Configuration This chapter describes the XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter and explains how to install it and to use the Security button to customize the encryption For information about using the XAV101 configuration utility to configure Powerline security or to prioritize Powerline network traffic with Quality of Service QoS features see Chapter 2 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility Package Contents The product package should contain the following items NETGEAR XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Installation Guide An Ethernet cable Resource CD including The XAV101 Configuration Utility This manual Warranty and Support information card If any of the parts are incorrect missing or damaged contact your NETGEAR dealer Keep the carton including the original packing materials in case you need to return the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter for repair v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network You can use Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to extend your Ethernet network anywhere in your house usi
31. re your Powerline network with a network encryption key that you specify If you are already using HomePlug devices then you might need to use this utility See Chapter 2 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility Using the Security Button to Change the Default Encryption Key in Your Network Follow these steps 1 Verify that all the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to be configured are plugged in The default encryption key is HomePlugAV 2 To use a private encryption key instead of the default key follow these steps a On the first Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter press its security button for 2 seconds The power LED will start blinking after you release the button The adapter will produce a new randomly generated network encryption key that each Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter will use At this point the other adapters in your network cannot communicate with each other b Within 2 minutes of pushing the security button of the first adapter push the security button of the second adapter for 2 seconds Both buttons must be pushed within 2 minutes This securely configures your Powerline network with the same network encryption key The adapters retain security settings even if they are unplugged gt Note An adapter can only generate a private key once To replace a private key first reset the unit back to its factory defaults by pressing the reset button for 10 seconds then follow the procedure above
32. s important that your multimedia playback is smooth even while document files are being transferred over the network then give priority to multimedia traffic Conversely if it is more important for your network to be responsive to database applications give priority to this type of application over multimedia applications The Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter supports the following e MAC address e IP port e VLAN tags e ToS Type of Service routing To set the priority of data transfers by the type of protocol 1 Start the XAV101 Configuration Utility and wait for the utility to detect the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters connected to the network 2 12 Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 2 Select the QoS Quality of Service tab J NETGEAR XAV101 Configuration Utility Sa Main Security QoS Diagnostics About Use this screen to setup QoS to improve the application performance of this XAV network Configure Advanced QoS Settings Destination MAC Address Priority Destination Port Number Priority Dece a Enter MAC Address Select Priority Enter Port Number Select Priority Device02 00 22 3f4a 83 a0 v Select which device you want to configure 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 M VLAN Tags Normal Low bd Low gt Normal x High M High bd Highest bd Highest gt F TOS Bits Normal Lov Low
33. scanning for Powerline devices or the number of Powerline devices detected after the scan has completed Network Type The type of network for the local Powerline device The default setting is Public Device Name The device name is initially set by the utility MAC Address The MAC address for the Powerline device This is also on the product label which might not be visible when the device is plugged in Location This column shows whether the device is local or remote The local device is the one connected with an Ethernet cable to the computer that you are using to run this utility Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2 3 v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Table 2 1 Configuration Utility Main Tab continued Field or Button Description Quality This indicates the type of traffic that can be handled smoothly HD Video DVD Video or Data e HD Video The device can handle high definition video traffic smoothly This status will be shown if the transmit and receive link speed is greater than 80 Mbps SD Video The transmit and receive link speed is greater than 50 Mbps Data The device cannot handle video data smoothly This status will be shown if the transmit or receive link speed is less than 50 Mbps Link Rate Mbps The link rate for each Powerline device LED Status The LEDs are enabled by default Firmware Version The firmware version for each Pow
34. ugged in they are listed on the Main tab Follow these steps to set up a custom network encryption key for all the Powerline devices 1 On the Main tab click Scan Wait for the new device to be listed The new device can be identified by its MAC address Note Before you can change the encryption key for a remote device you must enter its password The password is printed on the product label On the Security tab select each check box next to the Device Name column to select every device Type your network encryption key in the Apply the Encryption Key setting field Click Set Selected Devices The utility displays a message indicating that the operation was successful Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility 2 11 v2 0 January 2009 XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide 5 Select the Main tab and then click Scan Check that all devices are detected with your network encryption key Prioritizing Traffic on the Powerline Network By default all types of traffic on the Powerline network are assigned the same priority For most applications this works fine However there are situations where performance improves if you assign a higher priority to certain types of traffic such as multimedia files Prioritizing by General Application Type If your network traffic is a mix of multimedia and document database traffic you might want to give priority to a particular traffic type If it i
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