Chapter 1. Getting Started
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Powerline AV+ 200 Nano Adapter XAV2602
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Do not plug in Powerline products to a power strip, extension cord, or surge protector as
this might prevent them from working correctly, or reduce the network performance.
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Avoid plugging Powerline products into electrical outlets located near an appliance that
uses a lot of power, such as a washer or dryer, or a refrigerator. This could potentially
prevent the adapters from working correctly, or reduce network performance.
Different Powerline adapter models can share the network. All Powerline NETGEAR AV
products (models XAV101, XAV1004, XAV2001, XAV2101, XAV1101, XAV1301, XAV1601,
XAV2501, XAV5001, XAV5501, XAV5601, XAV5004, and XAVN2001) are compatible.
To set up your Powerline network:
1.
Make sure that your home router is up and running and that Ethernet wired connections
are working.
2.
Install the first Powerline adapter based on the installation instructions that came in the
package.
3.
Install the second Powerline adapter, which finds the adapter you just installed. The two
Powerline devices form a Powerline network.
4.
Install any additional Powerline adapters that you plan to use.
5.
Test to make sure that the computer or peripheral can access the Powerline network.
For example, on a computer, use the Internet. Another way to test this is to install the
Powerline Utility and use it to view all devices on the Powerline network.
6.
NETGEAR recommends that you secure your Powerline network from unauthorized access,
especially in settings such as apartment buildings. See
Powerline Network Security
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Powerline Network Security
A Powerline network consists of two or more Powerline adapters using the same network
encryption key. Securing your network protects the information you send over the Powerline
network from unwanted access. If you do not set up security on your network, anyone nearby
with a Powerline network can potentially use his or her connection to gain access to your
network and information you send over the Internet. This is especially relevant in settings
such as apartment buildings, office buildings, dorm rooms, and other populated areas.
There are two ways to secure your Powerline network.
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Use the Security button to automatically generate a random encryption key.
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Use the Powerline Utility to specify an encryption key for your Powerline network. If you
already have a Powerline network, you need to use the Powerline Utility, which you can
download from the NETGEAR website, or install from your
Resource CD
if a CD is
included in the package for your region. See
Chapter 2, Powerline Utility
.
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To return the Powerline Adapter to its factory default settings, press its
Factory Reset
button for 1 second, then release.
