May 11, 2009
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LED Descriptions
Security Button and Reset Button
To set the security on your Powerline adapters, see the XAVB1004 Powerline AV Ethernet
Adapter User Manual, located on your Resource CD, and also available at
http://www.NETGEAR.com/support
Warning: Do not press the Security button on the Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter until
installation is complete and the adapters are communicating with each other. Prior to using
the Security button, the Ethernet cable should be plugged in and the conncected device
powered on; otherwise, the adapter will go into power saving mode, and the Security button
will not work. Pressing this button too soon can also temporarily disable Powerline
communication. If this should occur, press the Reset button for 2 seconds to return the
Powerline AV Ethernet Adapter to its factory default settings.
Ethernet • Solid. The Ethernet port is linked, but there is no activity.
•Blinking. There is traffic between an Ethernet port and the Powerline
network.
•Off. There is no Ethernet connection.
Powerline • Solid. The adapter is connected to a Powerline network.
•Blinking. The adapter is sending or receiving data.
•Off. The adapter has not found any other compatible Powerline devices
using the same encryption key.
Green: Link rate > 60
Mbps Orange: Link rate > 40
and < 60 Mbps Red: Link rate < 40
Mbps
Power • Solid. The electrical power is on.
•Blinking. The adapter is in the process of resetting, power saving mode, or
security setup.
•Off. There is no electrical power.
Troubleshooting Tips
Technical Support
Thank you for selecting NETGEAR products. After completing installation, register your
product at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register.
Registration on the website or over the phone is required before you can use our telephone
support service. The phone numbers for worldwide regional customer support centers are on
the Warranty and Support Information card that came with your product.
Go to http://www.NETGEAR.com/support for product updates and Web support.
Power LED is off. Make sure that power is supplied to the electrical outlet, and that the
Powerline devices are not plugged into an extension cord, power strip,
or surge protector.
Powerline LED is
off. • Make sure that the Powerline devices are plugged into outlets with
power.
• Move the Powerline device to a closer location.
• If you have set network security, make sure that all Powerline
devices are using the same encryption key.
• Reset the devices to factory default settings. Refer to the User
Manual for instructions.
Ethernet LED is
not blinking. • Make sure that your router and modem are on and working correctly.
• Make sure that the Ethernet cables are working and securely
plugged into the devices.
• Reset the devices to factory default settings. Refer to the User
Manual for instructions. Warning: Do not plug any Powerline device into a powerstrip.
