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XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual

You can use the XAV5501 Powerline Utility to add the new device to the network, as described in the following sections.

The procedure for setting the network encryption key depends on whether the computer running the XAV5501 Powerline Utility is connected directly to the new Powerline adapter (local) or is connected to a different device in the Powerline network (remote).

To add a device from a locally connected computer:

1.Plug the new Powerline adapter into an available AC power outlet.

2.Connect the Ethernet cable that came with the adapter to the adapter’s Ethernet port and an Ethernet port on the computer.

3.Start the XAV5501 Powerline Utility, click the Refresh button, and wait for the utility to detect the new device.

4.From the Device Name column select the device.

5.Re-name the device if you wish (see Change the Name of a Powerline Device on page 14).

6.Set the device’s Security option from the drop-down menu.

7.Click the Apply Security to Selected Devices button.

8.Click Close.

Verify that the devices in the Powerline network appear in the device list by clicking the Refresh button on the Powerline Utility main screen. It might take a minute or two for all devices in the network to be detected.

Security Icon

By clicking the Security icon on the Powerline Utility main screen, you can perform a number of security functions, such as:

Setting up the network encryption key

Setting Quality of Service (QoS)

Viewing a list of Powerline devices in your Powerline network

When you click the Security icon , the following menu displays:

Figure 8. Security Icon Menu

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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 ConfigurationLED and Feature Descriptions Powerline XAV5501 Adapter FeaturesXAV5501 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 DeviceTurn 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 To prioritize by general application type QoS Setup screen Using the XAV5501 Powerline UtilityAdd 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 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