NETGEAR XAV1601 How the XAV1601 Fits in Your Network

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1. Installation and Basic Configuration

This chapter describes how to install and configure the XAV1601 Powerline AV+ 200 Nano. It

also explains the security features and how to customize the encryption key for added security.

How the XAV1601 Fits in Your Network

You can use one or more Powerline XAV1601 Nano adapters to extend your Ethernet

network anywhere in your house using your existing electrical power lines. following

illustration shows an existing Powerline network with one Powerline device Room 1, and

second Powerline device added in Room 2:

Room 1 Room 2

Figure 1. Powerline Adapter Connected to an Ethernet Network

Contents

Main Page Contents How the XAV1601 Fits in Your Network Powerline XAV1601 Nano Features XAV1601 Product Label LED and Feature Descriptions 6 | Chapter 1. Installation and Basic Configuration XAV1601 Powerline AV+ 200 Nano User Manual Table 1. Model Number Feature Descriptions Table 2. Installing Your Powerline XAV1601 Nano Prepare for Installation: Connecting a Powerline AV+ 200 Nano to the Router Adding Adapters to Your Network Understanding Powerline Network Security Set the Encryption Key Page Installing the Powerline Utility Powerline Utility Screen Security Icon Return to the Default Network Encryption Key Change the Name of a Powerline Device Turn LEDs On or Off Set the Powerline Encryption Key Reset a Device to Factory Settings Add a Device to a Powerline Network Set Up Quality of Service (QoS) Page Page Product Registration and Support Basic Functioning 22 | Appendix XAV1601 Powerline AV+ 200 Nano User Manual LED Troubleshooting Tips Table 1. LED and Feature Troubleshooting Table 2. Problems after Changing the Network Encryption Key A Appendix A. Supplemental Information | 24 Technical Specifications Safety Information Page B NETGEAR Powerline Products Page Page Page Index A B C D S T U W