NETGEAR XAVB5501-100NAS Set Up Quality of Service QoS, Click Apply Security to Selected Devices

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XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual

To set the Encryption Key for the Powerline network:

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

2.On the pop-up menu, click Security. The following screen appears:

Figure 6. Security screen

3.Select the check box for each Device Name for which you want to set encryption keys.

4.In Step 2 on your screen, you have two options:

a.Use the Default Encryption Key option.

When you click this option, the factory default encryption key is automatically populated in the field. The default network encryption key is HomePlugAV.

b.Create a new Encryption Key.

This option lets you set your own network encryption key. Type your network encryption key in the field.

5.Click Apply Security to Selected Devices.

When completed, the utility displays a message indicating that the operation was successful.

6.Click OK.

Set Up Quality of Service (QoS)

The Quality of Service (QoS) function helps you prioritize your Powerline network traffic.

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Contents XAV5501 Powerline AV+ Adapter Technical Support TrademarksStatement of Conditions Revision HistoryContents Installation and Basic Configuration How the Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter Fits in Your NetworkLED and Feature Descriptions Powerline XAV5501 Adapter FeaturesXAV5501 Product Label Model Number Feature Descriptions Installing Your Powerline XAV5501 Adapter Prepare for InstallationConnecting a Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter to the Router Connecting the XAV5501 to a RouterTo add Powerline adapters Adding Adapters to Your NetworkUnderstanding Powerline Network Security Set the Encryption KeyTo set a private encryption key Installing the XAV5501 Powerline Utility To install the XAV5501 Powerline UtilityPowerline Utility Screen Navigate to Start Programs Netgear Netgear Powerline UtilityChange the Name of a Powerline Device Powerline Utility main screenTurn LEDs On or Off To name any Powerline device in your Powerline networkSet Encryption Keys To set the Encryption Key for the Powerline network Set Up Quality of Service QoSClick Apply Security to Selected Devices QoS Setup screen Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility To prioritize by general application typeAdd a Device to a Powerline Network Reset a Device to Factory SettingsTo reset to factory defaults To add a device from a locally connected computer Security IconClick the Apply Security to Selected Devices button Return to the Default Network Encryption Key Click the Use Default Encryption Key buttonProduct Registration and Support Basic FunctioningLED Troubleshooting Tips LED and Feature TroubleshootingProblems after Changing the Network Encryption Key Technical Specifications Supplemental InformationSafety Information Electromagnetic EmissionsAppendix A. Supplemental Information Netgear Powerline Products Notification of ComplianceRegulatory Compliance Information FCC Requirements for Operation in the United StatesFCC Declaration Of Conformity GPL License Agreement Index Index