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XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual

3.To set the traffic prioritization rule into the selected Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter device, specify the priority in the QoS Setup section of the screen.

4.Click Apply.

Note: QoS settings are applied only to the selected device.

These options only apply to QoS-configured business networks. IEEE 802.1p uses prioritization bits in Layer-2 frames. Type of Service routing (ToS) uses prioritization bits in Layer-3 IP packets. The deprecated ToS values range from 0 to 7.

Reset a Device to Factory Settings

The Factory Reset option returns the network encryption key to its factory default value of HomePlugAV.

To reset to factory defaults:

1.On the Powerline Utility main screen, click the Powerline device icon.

2.From the pop-up menu, click Factory Reset.

3.Click OK to reset the device. A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded.

Note: If you customized your network encryption key, the local Powerline device will be disconnected from the network when you reset it to the factory default. To avoid this problem, reset all remote devices before you reset the local device.

Add a Device to a Powerline Network

If you are adding a device to a Powerline network, and the network encryption key has been left at its default setting, all you need to do is plug the new device into a power outlet.

If the network encryption key has been customized, there are two ways to set the security:

•You can use the Security button to add the new device to your network. See Adding Adapters to Your Network on page 9.

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Contents XAV5501 Powerline AV+ Adapter Statement of Conditions Technical SupportTrademarks Revision HistoryContents Installation and Basic Configuration How the Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter Fits in Your NetworkPowerline XAV5501 Adapter Features LED and Feature DescriptionsXAV5501 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 screenTo 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 QoS Setup screen Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility To prioritize by general application typeReset 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 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