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Summary of Contents for NETGEAR XWNB1601
- Page 1 Universal WiFi Range Extender - Powerline PassThru Edition XWNB1601 Installation Guide...
- Page 2 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Install the Adapters and Surf the Web with WiFi ... . 6 Install NETGEAR genie......19... -
Page 4: Package Contents
Package Contents XAVN2001 Ethernet cables (2) XAV1601 NETGEAR recommends that you do not plug a Powerline device directly into a powerstrip. -
Page 5: Hardware Features
Hardware Features Powerline AV 200 Adapter Powerline 200 WiFi Range Extender (XAV1601) (XAVN2001) Power Powerline Wireless Power Ethernet Powerline Security button Factory Reset button Ethernet Security Ethernet port button port Ethernet On/Off switch... -
Page 6: Led Descriptions
LED Descriptions The LEDs indicate the status of your Powerline devices. • When you plug in the Powerline device, the Power LED lights and turns green. • The Ethernet LED lights and turns green when you connect a powered-on Ethernet device to at least one Ethernet port. If the LED is off, there is no Ethernet connection. -
Page 7: Button Descriptions
Button Descriptions The buttons on your Powerline devices let you do the following: • Factory Reset button: Use the Factory Reset button to return your Powerline device to its default factory settings. Press the Factory Reset button for 2 seconds, and then release it. •... -
Page 8: Install The Adapters And Surf The Web With Wifi
Install the Adapters and Surf the Web with WiFi Secure your Powerline network. a. Make sure that the Power LED is solid green on each Powerline device. b. On the XAV1601 adapter, press its Security button for 2 seconds, and then release the button. The Power LED blinks green while the adapter is setting up security. - Page 9 The Powerline devices can communicate over the Powerline network in a secure way. Plug the XAV1601 into a wall outlet near your router or gateway. Connect the XAV1601 through the LAN port with an Ethernet cable.
- Page 10 If you want to share Internet access across your home, make sure to connect the XAV1601 to your Internet gateway with an Ethernet cable.
- Page 11 Plug the WiFi Range Extender (XAVN2001) into a wall outlet where you need WiFi coverage. Note: You can connect an Ethernet-based device (like a game console, set-top box, or Blu-ray player) to the Internet and the home network with the additional Ethernet port on the XAVN2001.
- Page 12 Set up WiFi access on your XAVN2001 extender. You can set up WiFi access on your XAVN2001 extender in one of three ways: • Option 1: Use the WPS button on your wireless router or gateway to clone your existing wireless network. a.
- Page 13 • Option 2: Use NETGEAR genie to manually configure the wireless settings of your XAVN2001 extender. a. Install NETGEAR genie. (See Install NETGEAR genie page 19.) b. Temporarily connect your computer directly to the XAVN2001 through the Ethernet port. c. Launch NETGEAR genie on your computer and click...
- Page 14 d. Click the Powerline icon on the Network Map screen. The Powerline Utility screen displays: Powerline icon XAVN2001 icon e. On the Powerline Utility screen, right-click the XAVN2001 icon.
- Page 15 From the pop-up menu that displays, select Wireless configuration. g. Enter the following wireless settings: • Wireless Network Name (SSID) • Wireless Security Type • Passphrase...
- Page 16 If you want to clone your existing wireless network, enter the same wireless settings that your router or gateway uses. When you are roaming in your house, your wireless client (laptop, tablet, or smartphone) switches from one network (router or gateway) to the other (XAVN2001), depending on the signal quality.
- Page 17 • Option 3: Use the web browser setup guide to manually configure the wireless settings of your XAVN2001 extender. On your computer or wireless device (tablet, smartphone): a. Open the software that manages your wireless network connections, and connect to the XAVN2001 network.
- Page 18 b. On the same computer or wireless device, open a web browser window. The browser takes you directly to the onscreen setup guide. If it does not, enter one of the following into the browser address bar: www.mywifiext.net www.netgearextender.net c. When prompted to log in, enter: •...
- Page 19 If you want to clone your existing wireless network, enter the same wireless settings that your router or gateway uses. If you want to create a new wireless network, enter new wireless settings. Creating a new wireless network lets you have a second network in another zone of your house.
- Page 20 Connect your wireless client (laptop, tablet, or smartphone) to the XAVN2001 for Internet access. • Option 1: Use the WPS button on your wireless client to automatically connect to the XAVN2001 access point. a. Press the Security button on the XAVN2001 for 2 seconds and release it.
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Page 21: Install Netgear Genie
Install NETGEAR genie Follow these instructions to download and install NETGEAR genie on your computer. Type http://support.netgear.com into your browser address bar. Click the For Home button. In the search box, type xavn2001. Download the NETGEAR genie that corresponds to your OS environment (Windows or Mac). -
Page 22: Compatible Netgear Powerline Devices
Compatible NETGEAR Powerline Devices Your Powerline devices can share a Powerline network with these compatible NETGEAR devices: XAVB1301, XAVB1401, XAVB2101, XAVB2602, XAVNB2001, XAVB5601, XAVB5101, XAVB5201, XAVB5602, XAUB2511, XAVB5004, XAVB1004, XWNB5602, and XWNB5201. For a complete list of HomePlug AV certified devices, visit... -
Page 23: Safety Information
AC input: 100–240V, 250 mA or 0.25A (max.) Operating temperature: 0°C–40°C User Manual You can get the user manual online at http://downloadcenter.netgear.com or through a link in the product’s user interface. Compliance For the complete EU Declaration of Conformity, visit ... - Page 24 NETGEAR, Inc. 350 East Plumeria Drive San Jose, CA 95134, USA October 2012...