Netgear XAV1004 Quick Start Manual

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Package Contents

XAV2101

XAV1004

Ethernet Cables

Power Cord

(North American OR European)

1

2

3

4

Front and Back Views

Security

button

Factory
Reset

Ethernet

port

Ethernet

LED

Powerline

LED

Power

LED

Ethernet

ports

Security

button

Factory
Reset

Power

Powerline

LED

Ethernet

LED

XAV2101

Power Cord

Ethernet Cables

XAV1004

TV

Gaming Console

Ethernet Cable

1

2

3

Notebook

Router

5

Blu-ray DVD Player

4

Do not plug your Powerline
adapter into a power strip.

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Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (the WEEE Directive). If disposed of within the
European Union, this product should be treated and recycled in accordance with the laws of
your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive.

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August 2011

LED Descriptions

Security Button and Reset Button

Use Push 'N' Secure to set the security on your Powerline adapters by pressing the Security
button. For more information, see the XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual,
available at http://support.netgear.com.

Warning: Do not press the Security button on the XAV1004 until installation is complete and
the adapters have established a connection with each other. Prior to using the Security
button, the Ethernet cable(s) should be plugged in and the connected device(s) powered on
to prevent the adapter from going into power saving mode. When power saving mode is on,
the Security button does not work. Press the Factory Reset button for 2 seconds to return the
XAV1004 to its factory default settings.

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

• Blinking. There is traffic between an Ethernet port and the Powerline
network.

• Off. There is no Ethernet connection.

Powerline • Solid. The adapter is connected to a Powerline network.

• Fast Blinking. The adapter is sending or receiving data.

• Slow Blinking. The adapter is going into power saving mode.

• 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 outlet with the strongest
link rate, indicated by the color displayed by the LED:

Green: Link rate > 80
Mbps

Orange: Link rate > 50
and < 80 Mbps

Red: Link rate < 50
Mbps

The LED should be Green for best performance.

Power • Solid. The electrical power is on.

• Blinking. The adapter is in the process of resetting, power saving mode, or
security setup.

• Off. There is no electrical power.

Ethernet Port Traffic Priority (QoS)

When connecting devices to your Ethernet ports, be aware of the Quality of Service (QoS)
priorities assigned for each port:

• Port 1 (dark green) has HIGH priority, and gives uninterrupted service to the connected
device. Devices you would connect to Port 1 include media servers, storage devices,
gaming consoles, video players, or internet telephones.

• Port 2 (light green) has MEDIUM priority. You can connect devices such as gaming
consoles, video players, or internet telephones to this port.

• Ports 3 and 4 (yellow) have LOW priority, and are best for networking data devices, such
as printers.

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.

Powerline LED is
off.

• Make sure that the Powerline devices are plugged into outlets with
power.

• Move the Powerline device to a closer location.

• If you have set network security, make sure that all Powerline
devices are using the same encryption key.

• Reset the devices to factory default settings. Refer to the User
Manual for instructions.

Powerline LED is
red.

The color of the Powerline LED indicates the speed of the Powerline
link. If the LED is red, the speed is less than 40 Mbps. Switch to
another electrical outlet until the LED displays solid green.

Ethernet LED is
not blinking.

• Make sure that your router and modem are on and working correctly.

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

• Reset the devices to factory default settings. Refer to the User
Manual for instructions.

Compatible Powerline Devices

To create a Powerline network you need at least two compatible Powerline devices.

Your Powerline adapter can share a Powerline network with these compatible NETGEAR
devices: XAV101, XAV1101, XAV2001, XAV1301, XAV1601, XAV2501, XAV5001, XAV5501,
XAV5601, XAV5004, XAV2602, and XAVN2001.

For a complete list of HomePlug AV certified devices, go to

www.homeplug.org/certified_products.

Technical Support

Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products.

After installing your device, locate the serial number on the label of your product and use it to
register your product at https://my.netgear.com.

Registration is required before you can use the telephone support service. Registration
through the NETGEAR website is strongly recommended.

Go to http://support.netgear.com for product updates and web support.

For additional information about setting up, configuring, and using your Powerline AV Ethernet
Adapter, see the User Manual.

For complete DoC please visit the NETGEAR EU Declarations of Conformity website at:

http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/

For GNU General Public License (GPL) related information, please visit the NETGEAR
support site at:

http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/2649