NETGEAR XAV101 - Manual (Page 14)

XAV101 Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter User Guide
1-4 Installation and Basic Configuration
v1.0, April 2008
The Label on the Rear Panel of the XAV101
The label on the rear panel of the XAV101 contains the items listed below.
• Model number
• MAC address
• Serial number
• Device password (PWD)
Preparing to Install Your Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter
To prepare for installation:
1. Before you begin, verify the following:
• Your Ethernet network is set up, and an Ethernet port is available on your router.
• Your Internet connection is working.
• Each computer that will use the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter has an Ethernet port
available 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 Ethernet Adapter. The front panel has three lights:
Power, Powerline, and Ethernet. The side panel has a Security button, a Reset button, and an
Ethernet port.
3. Plan the location of your Powerline devices:
Security button Configure security (see “Using the Security Button to Change the Encryption Key in
Your Network” on page 1-7 ).
Reset button To reset, use a sharp object such as a pen or a paper clip to briefly press this button
(for 2 seconds). The adapter automatically returns to factory default settings, and
then restarts.
Note: Pressing the reset button longer than recommended might interfere with
resetting the adapter.
10/100 Ethernet port Use this port to connect the adapter to a router, computer, or other peripheral device.
Table 1-1. Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter Description (continued)
Item Description (continued)