NETGEAR XAVB5501-100NAS, XAV5501-100NAS user manual Return to the Default Network Encryption Key

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XAV5501 Powerline AV+ 500 Adapter User Manual

Return to the Default Network Encryption Key

1.Make sure your Powerline XAV5501 adapter is connected to an AC power outlet.

2.Start the XAV5501 Powerline Utility, click the Refresh button, and wait for the utility to detect the devices in your Powerline network.

Note: Before you can reset a remote device, you must enter its password. The password is printed on the product label located on the back of the adapter.

3.Click the Security icon and select Security from the pop-up menu.

4.Check the box next to any Powerline device you want to return to the default Encryption Key.

5.Click the Use Default Encryption Key button.

You will see the default encryption key, HomePlugAV, display in the encryption field.

6.Click Apply Security to Selected Devices.

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

7.Click OK.

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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 NetworkXAV5501 Product Label Powerline XAV5501 Adapter FeaturesLED and Feature Descriptions 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 screenSet Encryption Keys To name any Powerline device in your Powerline networkTurn LEDs On or Off Click Apply Security to Selected Devices Set Up Quality of Service QoSTo set the Encryption Key for the Powerline network QoS Setup screen Using the XAV5501 Powerline Utility To prioritize by general application typeTo reset to factory defaults Reset a Device to Factory SettingsAdd a Device to a Powerline Network Click the Apply Security to Selected Devices button Security IconTo add a device from a locally connected computer 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