Tried many things including factory resets, plugging Ethernet into Wireless, but problem persisted. Then able to access the device itself's settings and then wireless settings stuck!!!
Next I plugged the wireless device into the room I needed wireless extended to. Everything connected and then dropped connection still wirelessly connected strong. Spent some time playing with different outlets trying to balance where could still get wireless and keep connection between devices! Overall Review: Your mileage may vary with this kit.
I can see where it would work great in some cases. It was hard to decide on 3 or 4 eggs Pros: Works well in individual rooms and because the XAVN is wireless it obviously avoids cables although one can add an ethernet cable as well to the wireless plug XAVN. Use it for IPad wireless and Blu-ray player with cable. Speed is very good for a wireless and ethernet.
Attached cable works well for Blu-ray Netflix downloads meaning the speed is v. Up to four units can be used around home and WPA2 security is possible and recommended for security. Cons: Range diminishes outside of line of sight or individual rooms but will work 30 feet away in another room if line of sight is not too obstructed.
Installation instructions are very confusing although installation is easy just plug in to your router and wall location, then install "Netgear Powerline Utility". Much simpler than pressing buttons on the router and XAV N s. Note you should have something communicating with XAVN, an ipad or computer, so that it shows up in the utility program.
The XAVN will go to sleep within 2 minutes if not used. Overall Review: Very useful for ipads, etc. The wireless plug can be moved to other rooms and will be recognized immediately. Pros: WOW! Select Device Name. The utility responds that connectivity will be temporarily lost if you continue. Click OK. The following screen displays: 4. Enter a new name for the Powerline device, and click OK.
To do this, follow these steps: 1. Click the Powerline device icon on the Powerline Utility main screen. On the pop-up menu, select Turn LED off. Note: This feature is a toggle. You can turn off LEDs if they are turned on, or turn them on if they are currently turned off. A screen displays advising you that connectivity will be temporarily lost while the LEDs are being reset.
The factory default encryption key is HomePlugAV. In locations such as apartment buildings or office buildings, others might share the same electrical power lines that you use for your Powerline network. To protect your Powerline network from unwanted access, you can customize the encryption key for your Powerline devices. Make sure that you set up exactly the same encryption key for all of your Powerline devices so that they can communicate with each other.
You use the Security screen in the Powerline Utility to set encryption keys. If you customize the encryption key and then forget what it is, you can return your Powerline devices to their factory default Powerline encryption key of HomePlugAV.
To set the encryption key: 1. Click the Powerline device icon or the Security icon screen. This lists the Powerline devices detected on the network after the utility completes a scan for devices.
The device name is initially set by the utility, but you can change it to a descriptive name such as Office or Master Bedroom. This identifies the model number of the Powerline adapter. The MAC address for the Powerline device. This is also on the product label, which might not be visible when the device is plugged in. To change settings for a remote Powerline device you have to enter its password.
The device password is located on the product label. Select the check box for each device for which you want to set the encryption key. To set your own network encryption key, type your network encryption key in the field. When you click this button, the factory default encryption key automatically displays in the field. The default network encryption key is HomePlugAV.
Note: Before you can reset the encryption key for a remote device, you have to enter its password. The password is printed on the product label located on the back of the adapter. Click the Apply Security to Selected Devices button. When you are finished setting the encryption key, the utility displays a message indicating that the operation was successful.
Note: If you customized your network encryption key, the local Powerline device is 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. To reset a device to its factory settings: 1. On the Powerline Utility main screen, click the Powerline device icon. The pop-up menu displays: 2. Select Factory Reset. A message displays asking you to confirm the reset. Click OK to reset the device.
A message indicates whether or not the operation succeeded. The procedure for setting the network encryption key depends on whether you use the Powerline Utility on a computer connected directly to the new Powerline adapter local or a different Powerline adapter remote. To add a Powerline device from a local computer: 1.
Plug the Powerline adapter into an available AC power outlet. Use the provided cable to connect the Powerline device to an Ethernet port on the computer. Start the Powerline Utility, click the Refresh button, and wait for the utility to detect the new device. Click the device, and select Security from the drop-down list. Set the encryption key for the device see Set the Powerline Encryption Key on page Verify that the devices in the Powerline network are in the device list by clicking the Refresh button.
It might take a minute or two for all devices in the network to be detected. By default, all types of traffic on the Powerline network are assigned the same priority.
Table Of Contents. Quick Links Download this manual. Table of Contents. Previous Page. Next Page. Universal wifi range extender - powerline passthru edition 24 pages. Universal wifi range extender - powerline edition 24 pages. Powerline av wireless-n extender kit xavnb 21 pages. Page 4: Chapter 1 Getting Started It also explains the security features and how to customize the encryption key for added security.
Table 1. The electrical power is on. The adapter is in the process of restarting or setting up security. The product label is located on the back of the adapter. The label contains the following information. Use the supplied Ethernet cable to connect the Powerline Extender to an Ethernet port on a computer. We are investigating this as the highest priority and will provide updates at Status. Join Now Log In Help. All forum topics Previous Topic Next Topic.
Wireless network of XAVN doesn't show up. I want to connect a second PC to the extender wirelessly. However, the XAVN's wireless network simply does not show up as an available wireless network on the PC or any smartphone or tablet for that matter. Windows, of course, does not support WPS, so attempting that option is out. Any help would be highly appreciated. Message 1 of Me too. Not applicable. I could be wrong but from what I read I don't think you can connect to this wirelessly.
It's made to extend a wired outlet to save you from running cat 5 You could try an AP at one end which would then give you several lan ports and wireless access. Message 2 of No, it is indeed a wireless-N extender kit -- the XAVNB -- specifically designed to create a wi-fi access point wherever one plugs in the extender unit.
Message 3 of When I searched for info I only saw the xav and didn't see the other model which is as you said. I would think you would have a setup like other netgear routers or Ap's.
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