Netgear AV 200 User Manual

Installation Guide

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December 2010

LED and Button Descriptions

Item Description

Power LED • 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 LED

• 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.

The Pick A Plug feature lets you pick the electrical out- let with the strongest link rate, indicated by the color displayed by the LED:

Green: Link rate > 80 Mbps (Best)

Amber: Link rate > 50 and < 80 Mbps (Better)

Red: Link rate < 50 Mbps (Good)

Power LED

Powerline LED

Ethernet LED

Security

Reset

Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapter Kit XAVB2101

Troubleshooting Tips

Power LED is off Make sure that power is supplied to the electrical outlet,

and that the Powerline devices are not plugged into an extension cord, power strip, or surge protector.

Power LED is 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.

It returns to normal mode within 2 seconds once the Ethernet link is up.

Powerline LED is off

• If you have set network security, make sure that all Power line devices are using the same encryption key; see the online User Manual for details.

• Press the Reset button on each device for 1 second to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings.

Powerline LED is amber or red

Move the Powerline device to a closer location.

Ethernet LED is not blinking

• Make sure that the Ethernet cables are working and securely plugged into the devices.

• Press the Reset button on each device for 1 second to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings.

Package Contents

Powerline AV 200 Nano Adapters

Ethernet Cables

Warning: Do not press the Security button on the Powerline adapter until installation is complete and the adapters are communicating with each other (indicated by the blinking Powerline LED). Pressing this button too soon can temporarily disable Powerline communication. If this should occur, use the Factory Reset button to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings.

Recording your Passwords

Before you install your XAV2101 adapters into your existing Powerline network, find their passwords, which are shown on the back of the devices, and record them here:

_______________________________

Ethernet LED

• Solid. The Ethernet port is linked, but there is no activity.

• Blinking. There is traffic on the Ethernet port.

• Off. There is no Ethernet connection.

Factory Reset

Press the Factory Reset button for 1 second, then release it to turn the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings.

Security Button

After you plug in your new AV adapter, press the security button for 2 seconds, then press the security button on one of the other AV adapters in your existing network for 2 seconds. Both buttons must be pressed within 2 minutes. Note: The Security button does not work in power saving mode (see “Power LED is amber” in the “Troubleshooting Tips” table below).

Item Description

Compatible Powerline and HomePlug AV certified devices include the NETGEAR XAV101, XAV1004, XAV1501, XAV2001, XAV2501, and XAVN2001. For a complete list of AV certified devices, go to http://www.homeplug.org/certified_products

Existing Powerline Network

Add a

Room 1

Room 2

Room 3

Powerline Adapter

Safety Information

• AC input: 100-240V~, 0.2A (Max).

• Operating temperature: 0C~40C.

• The socket-outlet shall be installed near the equipment and

shall be easily accessible.

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