Set Up The Access Point Wireless Network; Method A: Use Netgear Genie For Wireless Setup - NETGEAR XWN5001 User Manual

Set Up the Access Point Wireless Network

You need to set up the access point so that it can join your wireless network. To do this, you
can use either NETGEAR genie or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
• If your router does not have WPS, or you are not sure, use Method A.
• If your router does have WPS, use Method B.

Method A: Use NETGEAR genie for Wireless Setup

To use NETGEAR genie to manually configure the wireless settings of your XWN5001:
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1. Download and install NETGEAR genie on your computer. See
on page 20.
2. Temporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the XWN5001.
3. Launch NETGEAR genie in one of two ways:
• Click the NETGEAR genie shortcut icon on your desktop.
• Select Start > All Programs > NETGEAR genie.
4. Click Network Map or select it from the list of menu items on the left.
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001)
Getting Started
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Install NETGEAR genie