NETGEAR Powerline AV 200 - User Manual

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March 2013
Installation Guide
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LED and Button Descriptions
Item Description
Power
LED
• Solid green. The electrical power is on.
• Solid amber. The adapter is in power saving mode.
Power saving mode is disabled by default.
• Blinking green. The adapter is in the process of
setting up security.
• Off. There is no electrical power.
Ethernet
LED
• Solid. The adapter is connected through the
Ethernet port to a powered-on Ethernet device.
• Off. There is no Ethernet connection.
Powerline LED
Power LED
Ethernet LED
Factory Reset button
Security button
Powerline AV 200 Mini Set XAVB1301
Support
Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products.
After installing your device, locate the serial number on the
label of your product and use it to register your product at
https://my.netgear.com.
You must register your product before you can use NETGEAR
telephone support. NETGEAR recommends registering your
product through the NETGEAR website.
For product updates and web support, visit
http://support.netgear.com.
NETGEAR recommends that you use only the official
NETGEAR support resources.
You can get the user manual online at 
http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the
product’s user interface.
For the current EU Declaration of Conformity, visit 
http://support.netgear.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/11621/.
Package Contents
WARNING: Do not press the Security button on the Powerline
adapter until installation is complete and the adapters are
communicating with each other (indicated by the blinking Powerline
LED). Pressing this button too soon can temporarily disable Powerline
communication. If this should occur, use the Factory Reset button to
return the Powerline adapter to its factory default settings.
Powerline
LED
• Solid. The adapter is connected to a Powerline
network.
• Off. The adapter has not found any other
compatible Powerline devices using the same
encryption key.
The Pick A Plug feature lets you pick the electrical
outlet with the fastest link rate, indicated by the color of
the LED.
Green: Link
rate > 80 Mbps
(Fast)
Amber: Link rate >
50 and < 80 Mbps 
(Medium)
Red: Link
rate < 50
Mbps (Slow)
Factory
Reset
Press the Reset button for 1 second, then release it to
return the Powerline adapter to its factory default
settings.
Security
Button
After you plug in your new adapter, press the Security
button for 2 seconds, then press the Security button
on one of the other adapters in your existing network
for 2 seconds. Both buttons must be pressed within 2
minutes.
To enable power saving mode, press and hold the
Security button for 10 seconds or more, then release
it. Pressing the Security button again powers the
adapter back on.
Item Description
Powerline
AV 200 Mini
Adapters
Ethernet
cables

Summary

LED and Button Descriptions

Power LED Status

Describes the Power LED status (on, power saving mode, no power) and its color indications.

Powerline LED Status

Explains Powerline LED states (connected, no devices, link rate colors) for network status.

Ethernet LED Status

Details the Ethernet LED status (connected, no connection) indicating network link.

Security Button Functionality

Covers security setup, power saving activation, and a critical warning about premature use.

Factory Reset Button

Explains how to reset the adapter to its factory default settings by pressing the button.

Support Resources

Product Registration

Instructions for registering your product on the NETGEAR website for support.

Web Support and Updates

Guidance on obtaining product updates and web support from NETGEAR.

User Manual Access

Information on how to access the full user manual online or via the product interface.

EU Declaration of Conformity

Provides a link to the EU Declaration of Conformity for regulatory information.

Safety Information

Electrical and Environmental Specifications

Lists AC input voltage, operating temperature, and socket-outlet installation guidelines.

Troubleshooting Tips

Power LED Troubleshooting

Guides users on resolving Power LED issues like being off or amber.

Powerline LED Troubleshooting

Helps diagnose and fix problems indicated by the Powerline LED status.

Ethernet LED Troubleshooting

Offers solutions for Ethernet connection problems indicated by the Ethernet LED.

NETGEAR Powerline AV 200 Specifications

General

Model	Powerline AV 200
Powerline Technology	HomePlug AV
Speed	Up to 200 Mbps
Ethernet Ports	1
Encryption	128-bit AES
Plug Type	Varies by region (Type A, C, G)
LED Indicators	Power, Ethernet, Powerline
Standards	IEEE 802.3
Operating Range	300 meters