NETGEAR XAV5501-100NAS, XAVB5501-100NAS user manual Turn LEDs On or Off, Set Encryption Keys

Page 15

XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual

To name any Powerline device in your Powerline network:

1.From the Powerline Utility main screen, click the device you want to name, and the following pop-up menu appears:.

2.Click Device Name. The utility responds that connectivity will be temporarily lost if you continue.

3.Click OK. The following screen displays:

4.Enter a new name for the Powerline device, and click OK.

Turn LEDs On or Off

For each device in your Powerline network, you can turn LEDs on or off. To do this, follow these steps:

1.Click the Powerline device icon on the Powerline Utility main screen.

2.On the pop-up menu, click Turn LED off.

Note: This function is a toggle. You can turn off LEDs if they are turned on, or turn them on if they are currently turned off.

A message displays advising you that connectivity will be temporarily lost while the LEDs are being reset.

3.Click OK, and the LEDs for the selected Powerline device are turned on or off.

Set Encryption Keys

By encrypting the information you send over the Powerline XAV5501 Adapter, you help to keep it secure from hackers. If you do not set up security on your network, anyone nearby with a Powerline network can potentially use their connection to gain access to your network.

Chapter 2. Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility 15

Image 15
Contents XAV5501 Powerline AV+ Adapter Revision History Technical SupportTrademarks Statement of ConditionsContents How the Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter Fits in Your Network Installation and Basic ConfigurationPowerline XAV5501 Adapter Features LED and Feature DescriptionsXAV5501 Product Label Model Number Feature Descriptions Prepare for Installation Installing Your Powerline XAV5501 AdapterConnecting the XAV5501 to a Router Connecting a Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter to the RouterAdding Adapters to Your Network To add Powerline adaptersSet the Encryption Key Understanding Powerline Network SecurityTo set a private encryption key To install the XAV5501 Powerline Utility Installing the XAV5501 Powerline UtilityNavigate to Start Programs Netgear Netgear Powerline Utility Powerline Utility ScreenPowerline Utility main screen Change the Name of a Powerline DeviceTo name any Powerline device in your Powerline network Turn LEDs On or OffSet Encryption Keys Set Up Quality of Service QoS To set the Encryption Key for the Powerline networkClick Apply Security to Selected Devices To prioritize by general application type QoS Setup screen Using the XAV5501 Powerline UtilityReset a Device to Factory Settings Add a Device to a Powerline NetworkTo reset to factory defaults Security Icon To add a device from a locally connected computerClick the Apply Security to Selected Devices button Click the Use Default Encryption Key button Return to the Default Network Encryption KeyBasic Functioning Product Registration and SupportLED and Feature Troubleshooting LED Troubleshooting TipsProblems after Changing the Network Encryption Key Supplemental Information Technical SpecificationsElectromagnetic Emissions Safety InformationAppendix A. Supplemental Information Notification of Compliance Netgear Powerline ProductsFCC Requirements for Operation in the United States Regulatory Compliance InformationFCC Declaration Of Conformity GPL License Agreement Index Index