NETGEAR XAV101 - Manual (Page 5)

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v1.0, April 2008
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