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gatesco
Nov 08, 2015Tutor
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 ...
- Nov 10, 2015
Is it a LAN printer?
If so, just plug it into the Powerline.
gatesco
Nov 08, 2015Tutor
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?
michaelkenward
Nov 10, 2015Guru - Experienced User
Is it a LAN printer?
If so, just plug it into the Powerline.
- gatescoNov 10, 2015Tutor
Yes, it's a LAN printer. Is it so simple to set up it? That's great!
I'm thinking to plug the printer into the XAV5201 adapter; in this manner I can use the XWN5001 adapter in another room to have a better WiFi coverage: how to set up this adapter?
- michaelkenwardNov 11, 2015Guru - Experienced User
gatesco wrote:
how to set up this adapter?I just followed the instructions.
- gatescoNov 16, 2015Tutor
It works! Fantastic!
Now I've just some problems with the WiFi adapter but I think it's all my router's fault. I'll check it!
Thanks a lot