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    202-10470-01 v1.1 September 2009 NETGEAR , Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134 USA XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide[...]

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    ii v1.1, September 2009 © 2009 by NETGEAR, Inc. All rights reserved. Technical Support Please refer to the support information card that shipped with your product. By registering your product at http:// www.netgear.com/register , we can provide you with faster expert technical support and timely notices of product and software upgrades. NETGEAR, I[...]

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    v1.1, September 2009 iii • 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 ex[...]

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    v1.1, September 2009 iv 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 r[...]

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    v v1.1, September 2009 Contents XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide About This Manual Conventions, Formats, and Scope ..................................................................................... i How to Print This Manual .................................................................................................. ii Revi[...]

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    vi v1.1, September 2009 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting Product Registration, Support, and Documentation ....................................................... 3-1 Basic Functioning ........................................................................................................... 3-1 Troubleshooting Tips ........................................[...]

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    i v1.1, September 2009 About This Manual The NETGEAR ® XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide describes how to install, configure and troubleshoot the XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. The information in this manual is intended for readers with intermediate computer and Internet skills. Conventions, Formats, and Scope The convention[...]

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    XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide ii v1.1, September 2009 • Scope . This manual is written for the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter according to these specifications: How to Print This Manual To print this manual, your computer must have the free Adobe Acrobat reader installed in order to view and print PDF files. The Acrobat reader i[...]

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    1-1 v1.1, September 2009 Chapter 1 Installation and Basic Configuration This chapter describes the XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter and explains how to install it and use the Security button to customize the encryption. For information about using the XAV1004 configuration utility to configure Powerline security or to prioritize Powerline netw[...]

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    XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Installation and Basic Configuration 1-2 v1.1, September 2009 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 using your existing electrical power line. The following figure shows an example o[...]

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    XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Installation and Basic Configuration 1-3 v1.1, September 2009 XAV1004 Front View The front view of the XAV1004 is shown in the following illustration: The following table describes the status lights (LEDs) on the front of the XAV1004. Figure 1-2 Table 1-1. XAV1004 LEDs Item Description Ethernet LED ?[...]

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    XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Installation and Basic Configuration 1-4 v1.1, September 2009 XAV1004 Rear View The front view of the XAV1004 is shown in the following illustration: Ethernet ports Use these four ports to connect to connect the XAV1004 to peripheral devices, such as gaming consoles, DVD players, internet phones, or [...]

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    XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Installation and Basic Configuration 1-5 v1.1, September 2009 XAV1004 Label The label on the rear panel of the XAV1004 contains the items listed below. • Model number • MAC address • Serial number • Device password (PWD) Table 1-2. XAV1004 Ethernet Ports and Buttons Item Description Ethernet [...]

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    XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Installation and Basic Configuration 1-6 v1.1, September 2009 Installing Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter To prepare for installation: 1. Familiarize yourself with the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. The front panel has three lights: Ethernet, Powerline, and Power. The back panel has four Ethernet p[...]

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    XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Installation and Basic Configuration 1-7 v1.1, September 2009 If you are not using any streaming media devices, you can use Port 1 for gaming, video, or internet telephones, anything where you do not want a delay or interruption. Whatever Port 1 doesn’t use is available for Port 2. • Port 2 (ligh[...]

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    XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Installation and Basic Configuration 1-8 v1.1, September 2009 2. When all peripheral devices are connected, connect the XAV1004 power cord into the unit and into a power outlet. 3. Wait up to 80 seconds for the XAV1004 to be recognized by the Powerline network.[...]

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    2-1 v1.1, September 2009 Chapter 2 Securing and Configuring Your Powerline Network This chapter describes Powerline network security, and describes how to use the XAV1004 Powerline Utility. You can use the Powerline Utility to configure encryption for your Powerline network and to check the link rate of traffic passing through the Powerline network[...]

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    XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Securing and Configuring Your Powerline Network 2-2 v1.1, September 2009 Changing the Default Encryption Key using Push 'N' Secure Push 'N' Secure lets you set the default encryption key on each Powerline device in your Powerline network. To set the encryption key for each device,[...]

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    XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Securing and Configuring Your Powerline Network 2-3 v1.1, September 2009 You should install this utility if you want to do any of the following: • Set your own unique Powerline network encryption key • Check the link rate of traffic passing through the Powerline network. • Enable or disable the[...]

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    XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Securing and Configuring Your Powerline Network 2-4 v1.1, September 2009 • Select the CD drive, and click the Autorun.exe executable file. 2. Click Next , and follow the wizard prompts. When the wizard is done, it informs you that it has finished installing the utility on your computer. 3. Click Fi[...]

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    XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Securing and Configuring Your Powerline Network 2-5 v1.1, September 2009 1. On the Main tab, click the device name for a remote Powerline device to highlight it. 2. Click Factory Reset , and a confirmation message displays. 3. Click OK to reset the device. A message indicates whether or not the opera[...]

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    XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Securing and Configuring Your Powerline Network 2-6 v1.1, September 2009 Running the Powerline Utility You can start the Powerline Utility by clicking the NETGEAR Powerline Utility icon on your desktop, or from the Windows Program menu. The Powerline Utility displays its Main tab: Note the message at[...]

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    XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Securing and Configuring Your Powerline Network 2-7 v1.1, September 2009 Powerline Security Tab Use the Powerline Security tab to do the following: • Changing the Network Encryption Key • Adding a Device to a Powerline Network • Adding a Device from a Locally Connected Computer • Adding a Dev[...]

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    XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Securing and Configuring Your Powerline Network 2-8 v1.1, September 2009 Changing the Network Encryption Key You can change the network encryption key from the Security tab: 1. To change the encryption key for a remote device, you must enter the password for the device. The password is printed on the[...]

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    XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Securing and Configuring Your Powerline Network 2-9 v1.1, September 2009 3. Enter the device password in the Set Device Password window: The device password is on the product label. 4. Click OK . 5. Type the network encryption key into the Apply the Encryption Key Setting field, and click Set Selecte[...]

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    XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Securing and Configuring Your Powerline Network 2-10 v1.1, September 2009 Adding a Device from a Locally Connected Computer Follow these steps: 1. Plug the new Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter into an available AC power outlet. Connect the Ethernet cable that came with the adapter to the adapter’s Eth[...]

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    XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Securing and Configuring Your Powerline Network 2-11 v1.1, September 2009 Returning to the Default Network Encryption Key Follow these steps: 1. Plug the new device into an AC power outlet. 2. Start the XAV1004 Configuration Utility and wait for the utility to detect the devices in your Powerline net[...]

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    XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Securing and Configuring Your Powerline Network 2-12 v1.1, September 2009 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 (QoS) You can prioritize data traffic on your Powerline network b[...]

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    XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Securing and Configuring Your Powerline Network 2-13 v1.1, September 2009 5. (Optional) Select TOS Bits, and select the priorities for each TOS bit from the drop down lists. 6. Click Apply to set the QoS priority for the selected device. Powerline Utility Logs The Log tab shows system information and[...]

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    3-1 v1.1, September 2009 Chapter 3 Troubleshooting This chapter gives information about troubleshooting your XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Product Registration, Support, and Documentation Register your product at http://www.netgear.com/register . Registration is required before you can use our telephone support service. Product updates and[...]

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    XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Troubleshooting 3-2 v1.1, September 2009 Troubleshooting Tips The following table lists problems and recommendations. Problems After Changing Network Encryption Key If your Powerline devices stopped communicating after you used the NETGEAR XAV1004 Configuration Utility to change the network encryptio[...]

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    XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Troubleshooting 3-3 v1.1, September 2009 1. Open the XAV1004 Powerline Utility and select the Security tab. 2. Select the local device. 3. For each remote device, enter its password (printed on the product label), and then select it. 4. Click the Use Default (Public Network) button, and then click th[...]

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    Technical Specifications A-1 v1.1, September 2009 Appendix A Technical Specifications This appendix provides technical specifications for the XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter. Network Protocol and Standards Compatibility Data and Routing Protocols: IEEE 802.3 (10BASE-T), IEEE 802.3u (100BASE-Tx) Power Power Consumption: 110VAC/60Hz, 5W Max. 22[...]

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    XAV1004 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide Technical Specifications A-2 v1.1, September 2009 Modulation type: OFDM symbol modulation 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 60950 /cUL IEC60950; CE LVD; TUV CB[...]