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XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender

NETGEAR, Inc.
350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA
202-10547-01 v1.0 July 2010
© 2010 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved.
Technical Support
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Go to http://kbserver.netgear.com for product updates and Web support.
Trademarks
NETGEAR, the NETGEAR logo, ReadyNAS, X-RAID, X-RAID2, FrontView, RAIDar, RAIDiator, Network Storage Processor, and NSP are trademarks or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. Microsoft, Windows, Windows NT and Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Other brand and product names are registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective holders.
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.
Certificate of the Manufacturer/Importer
It is hereby certified that the XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender has been suppressed in accordance with the conditions set out in the BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 and Vfg 46/1992. The operation of some equipment (for example, test transmitters) in accordance with the regulations may, however, be subject to certain restrictions. Please refer to the notes in the operating instructions.
The Federal Office for Telecommunications Approvals has been notified of the placing of this equipment on the market and has been granted the right to test the series for compliance with the regulations.
Bestätigung des Herstellers/Importeurs
Es wird hiermit bestätigt, daß dasXAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender gemäß der im BMPT-AmtsblVfg 243/1991 und Vfg 46/1992 aufgeführten Bestimmungen entstört ist. Das vorschriftsmäßige Betreiben einiger Geräte (z.B. Testsender) kann jedoch gewissen Beschränkungen unterliegen. Lesen Sie dazu bitte die Anmerkungen in der Betriebsanleitung.
Das Bundesamt für Zulassungen in der Telekommunikation wurde davon unterrichtet, daß dieses Gerät auf den Markt gebracht wurde und es ist berechtigt, die Serie auf die Erfüllung der Vorschriften hin zu überprüfen.
Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) Statement
This equipment is in the Class A category (business use only) and conforms to the standards set by the Voluntary Control Council for Interference by Data Processing Equipment and Electronic Office Machines aimed at preventing radio interference in such residential areas. When used near a radio or TV receiver, it may become the cause of radio interference. Read instructions for correct handling.
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FCC Statement
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
This equipment has been tested and complies with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. 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:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.
This device complies with 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. For product available in the USA/Canada market, only channel 1~11 can be operated. Selection of
other channels is not possible. This device and its antenna(s) must not be co-located or operated in conjunction with any other
antenna or transmitter. IMPORTANT NOTE: FCC Radiation Exposure Statement: This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled
environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the
radiator and your body.
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Contents

About This Manual
Conventions and Formats ..................................................................................................i
Revision History ................................................................................................................. ii
Installation and Basic Configuration
How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network ......................................1-1
Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Features .......................................................................1-2
XAV2001 Label ........................................................................................................1-2
LED and Feature Descriptions .................................................................................1-3
Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter ..............................................................1-4
Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router ..........................................1-5
Adding Adapters to Your Network ............................................................................1-6
Understanding Powerline Network Security ...................................................................1-7
Changing the Default Encryption .............................................................................1-8
Using the XAV2001 Powerline Utility
Installing the XAV2001 Powerline Utility .........................................................................2-2
Device Settings Tab .......................................................................................................2-5
Adding a Device to a Powerline Network .................................................................2-7
Security ...........................................................................................................................2-9
Changing the Network Encryption Key ..................................................................2-10
Setting Up a Custom Network Encryption Key .......................................................2-11
Returning to the Default Network Encryption Key ..................................................2-12
Quality of Service (QoS) ...............................................................................................2-13
Diagnostics ...................................................................................................................2-15
Factory Reset ...............................................................................................................2-16
Technical Specifications
Safety Information: XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter ..................................... A-2
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Troubleshooting
Product Registration and Support ................................................................................. B-1
Basic Functioning .......................................................................................................... B-1
LED Troubleshooting Tips ............................................................................................. B-2
Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key ....................................................... B-3
Changing the Network Encryption Key for One Unit at a Time ............................... B-4
Index
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About This Manual

The NETGEAR® XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Manual describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV2001 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills.
Conventions and Formats
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, file and server names, extensions
Bold User input, IP addresses, GUI screen text
Fixed Command prompts, CLI text, code
italic URL links
Formats. This manual uses the following formats to highlight special messages:
Note: This note highlights information of importance or special interest.
Tip: This note highlights a procedure that will save time or resources.
Warning: This note warns against a malfunction or damage to the equipment.
Danger: This safety warning warns against personal injury or death.
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Revision History
Part Number
202-10531-01 1.0 July 2010 XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender User
Version Number
Publication Date
Description
Manual First publication.
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Chapter 1
Installation and Basic Configuration
This chapter describes how to install and configure the XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender. It also explains the security features and how to customize the encryption key for added security.

How the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Fits in Your Network

You can use one or more Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extenders to extend your Ethernet network anywhere in your house using your existing electrical power lines. The illustration below
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(Figure 1-1) shows an example of a Powerline network using a single Powerline device, which is connected to an Ethernet network:
Room 1 Room 2
XAVN2001
XAVN2001
Ethernet connection
Ethernet connection
Desktop PC
Internet connection
Figure 1-1 Powerline Adapter Connected to an Ethernet Network
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Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender Features

The following illustration (Figure 1-2) shows the front and side panels of the Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender:
Security
LEDs
Ethernet port
button
Factory Reset button
Figure 1-2 XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender

XAVN2001 Label

The label on the rear panel of the XAVN2001 contains the items listed below.
• Model number
• MAC address
• Device password
• Serial number
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LED and Feature Descriptions

The following table describes the buttons, status lights, and Ethernet port on the XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender.
Table 1-1. XAVN2001 Feature Descriptions
Item Description
Power LED
Powerline
LED
Ethernet LED
Factory Reset
Security Button
• Solid green. The electrical power is on.
• Blinking green.The adapter is in the process of restarting or setting up security.
• Amber. Power saving mode. The unit enters power saving mode if the Ethernet port is not linked for more than 10 minutes.
• Off. There is no electrical power, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility.
• 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, or has been turned off through the Powerline utility.
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 (Best) - Good for HD video
• 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, or it has been turned off through the Powerline utility.
Press the Factory Reset button for 1 second, then release to return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings.
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 security button on any adapter 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. The unit enters power saving mode if the Ethernet port is not linked for more than 10 minutes.
Amber: Link rate >50, <80 Mbps (Better) - Good for SD Video
Red: Link rate < 50 Mbps (Good) - Good for data
Ethernet Port Plug one end of the Ethernet cable that comes with the XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-
N Extender into this port and the other end either into your router, or into the computer or other peripheral devices.
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Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter

Prepare for installation:
1. Before you begin, verify the following:
• Your Ethernet network is set up.
• An Ethernet port is available on your router.
• Your Internet connection is working.
• An Ethernet port is available on each computer that will use a Powerline AV 200 Wireless­N Extender 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 200 Wireless-N Extender.
The front panel has three lights: Power, Powerline, and Ethernet. The side panel has a Security button, and a Reset button. The Ethernet port is located on the bottom of the adapter. See
Figure 1-2 on page 1-2.
3. Plan the location of your Powerline devices:
• Use an electrical outlet that is not controlled by a wall switch to avoid someone unknowingly turning off the power to the outlet.
• Do not connect the Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as this might prevent it from working correctly, or reduce the network performance.
• Avoid using the Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender in an electrical outlet that is located near an appliance that uses a lot of power, such as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. This could potentially prevent the adapter from working correctly, or reduce network performance.
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Connecting a Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to the Router

1. Plug a Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender into a power outlet near your router.
Use the supplied gray Ethernet cable to connect from the Adapter to a LAN port on your router so that the Powerline network can gain access to the Internet. The Power and Ethernet lights on the Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N Extender should turn on.
Note: It is not necessary to disconnect your router from your computer.
XAVN2001 Powerline AV 200 Wireless-N
Router
Supplied Ethernet cable
Laptop PC
Desktop PC
Figure 1-3 Connecting the XAV2001 to a Router
2. Once plugged in and power is first applied, check to see that the Power light is on.
3. After approximately 10 seconds, check to see that:
a. The Power light is solid green. b. The Powerline LED is lit. c. The Ethernet light is on or blinks.
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