NETGEAR XAV101 User Manual
XAV101 Powerline AV
Ethernet Adapter User
Guide
NETGEAR, Inc.
4500 Great America Parkway
Santa Clara, CA 95054 USA
202-10339-01
April 2008
© 2008 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
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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 layout(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.
• 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.
• 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.
• Keep your system away from radiators and heat sources. Also, do not block cooling vents.
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• Do not spill 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 T ai w an
- 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
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 s hock, 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 sta bilizers are firmly connected to the system. Avoid sudden
stops and uneven surfaces.
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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 rea sonabl e pr otecti on ag ai nst harmful int erferen ce in a resi dentia l in stal lation. 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment or devices
• Connect the equipment to an outlet other than the receiver’s
• 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-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B est conforme à
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: April 2008
Product Family: Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter
Product Name: Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter XAV101
Home or Business Product: Home
Language: English
Publication Part Number: 202-10339-01
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Contents
XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide
About This Manual
Conventions, Formats, and Scope ..................................................................................... i
How to Use This Manual ................................................................................................... ii
How to Print This Manual .................................................................................................. ii
Chapter 1
Installation and Basic Configuration
Package Contents ..........................................................................................................1-1
How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network .......................................1-2
Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter ....................................................................... ... .... ... ... ..1-3
The Label on the Rear Panel of the XAV101 ..................................................................1-4
Preparing to Install Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter ...............................................1-4
Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router ..........................................1-5
Understanding Powerline Network Security ...................................................................1-6
Using the Security Button to Change the Encryption Key in Your Network .............1-7
Chapter 2
Using the XAV101 Configuration Utility
Installing the XAV101 Configuration Utility (Recommended) .............................. ....... .....2-1
Main Tab ......................................................................................................................... 2-3
Firmware Upgrade ...................................................................................................2-4
Resetting to Factory Defaults .............................................. ..................................... 2-5
Changing the Network Encryption Key ...........................................................................2-7
Adding a Device to a Powerline Network . .... ... ... ... ... .... ... ...............................................2-8
Adding a Device from a Locally Connected Computer ............................................2-8
Adding a Device from a Remotely Connected Computer ........................................2-9
Prioritizing Traffic on the Powerline Network ................................................................2-11
Prioritizing by General Application Type .......................................................... ... ...2-11
Diagnostics Tab ............................................................................................................2-13
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Uninstalling the XAV101 Configuration Utility ...............................................................2-14
Chapter 3
Troubleshooting
Product Registration, Support, and Documentation .......................................................3-1
Basic Functioning ...........................................................................................................3-1
Troubleshooting Tips ......................................................................................................3-2
Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key ........................................................ 3-2
Changing the Network Encryption Key for 1 Unit at a Time .....................................3-3
Appendix A
Technical Specifications
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About This Manual
The NETGEAR® XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide describes how to install,
configure and troubleshoot the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter XAV101. 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:
• Typographical Conventions. This manual uses the following typographical conventions:
Italic Emphasis, books, CDs
Bold User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text
italic URL links
• Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: This format is used to highlight information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This format is used to highlight a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: Ignoring this type of note may result in a malfunction or damage to the
equipment.
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• Scope. This manual is written for the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter according to these
specifications:
Product Version Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter XAV101
Manual Publication Date April 2008
Note: Product updates are available on the NETGEAR, Inc. website at
http://www.netgear.com/support.
How to Use This Manual
The HTML version of this manual includes the following:
• Buttons, and , for browsing forward or backward through the manual one page
at a time.
• A button that displays the table of contents and a button that displays an index.
Double-click a link in the table of contents or index to navigate directly to where the topic is
described in the manual.
• A button to access the full NETGEAR, Inc. online knowledge base for the product
model.
• Links to PDF versions of the full manual and individual chapters.
How to Print This Manual
To print this manual, you can choose one of the following options, according to your needs.
• Printing a page from HTML. Each page in the HTML version of the manual is dedicated to
a major topic. Select File > Print from the browser menu to print the page contents.
• Printing from PDF. Your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in
order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader is available on the Adobe Web site at
http://www.adobe.com.
– Printing a PDF chapter. Use the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner of any
page.
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• Click the PDF of This Chapter link at the top left corner of any page in the chapter
you want to print. The PDF version of the chapter you were viewing opens in a
browser window.
• Click the print icon in the upper left of your browser window.
– Printing a PDF version of the complete manual. Use the Complete PDF Manual link
at the top left corner of any page.
• Click the Complete PDF Manual link at the top left corner of any page in the manual.
The PDF version of the complete manual opens in a browser window.
• Click the print icon in the upper left corner of your browser window.
Tip: If your printer supports printing two pages on a single sheet of paper, you can
save paper and printer ink by selecting this feature.
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Chapter 1
Installation and Basic Configuration
This chapter describes the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter XAV101 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 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter XAV101
• 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.
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How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network
You can use Powerline AV Ethernet Adapters to extend your Ethern et network anywhere in your
house using 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:
Internet
Router
XAV101
Powerline network
(always encrypted)
XAV101
Ethernet network
Ethernet network
Notebook PC
Desktop PC
Figure 1-1
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