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Additional adapter for Powerline 500 + WiFi (XWNB5201)
Hi,
A few weeks ago I bought the Powerline 500 + WiFi (model XWNB5201) and it works very well!
Now I need an additional adapter to receive the internet connection (via cable) in another room of my house (the house is very big).
So my question is: what kind of model do I have to buy?
Furthermore, if I buy another Powerline 500 + WiFi (XWNB5201), since I already have the adapter Powerline 500 (XAV5201) linked to the router, could I use both the adapters to receive the internet connection in 2 different rooms (1 via wifi and 1 via cable)?
Thanks in advance for your kindness
Is it a LAN printer?
If so, just plug it into the Powerline.
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Any unit that is HomeplugAV compliant will work with your existing kit.
And yes as you already have one powerline unit connected to your router, if you bought the same pack again both the new units could be used for extra internet connections. However, if you don't need another Wi-fi enabled unit you can generally buy a pack of two extra 'wired' units cheaper.
Hope this helps.
First of all, thank you so much for your reply!
So, although I just need a wired unit for my new multifunction printer, I'm thinking to buy another Powerline 500 + WiFi XWNB5201. Please help me to understand: I could use its XAV5201 adapter as "receiver" to have a wired connection for the new printer, whereas the XWN5001 adapter could be used in another room of my house to extend the WiFi connection even more. Right?
If yes, how to set up the XAV5201 adapter as "receiver" for the printer?
Is it a LAN printer?
If so, just plug it into the Powerline.
