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Neerjet
Apr 08, 2016Novice
Authentication Problem
I plugged the WXN5201, smaller unit, into the wall socket + into the router.
I plugged the WXN5001, larger unit (WIFI) into the wall.
I secured them with the 2-second reset click button.
I used the WPS function to link the router to the wifi.
1) I pressed the WXN5001 unit for 10 seconds, blue light blinking.
2) I pressed the WPS button on the router.
3) waited for steady blue light, eventually steady.
Still get authentification proble
When I am asked to put the password, I look at the back of the unit: I tried all different options.
I tried using the Genie feature, but the Genie feature requires plugging the WIFI WXN5001 into a computer, and we don't have a spare laptop.
I don't see how to plug the WXN5001 into the main computer, as then I will have to disconnect the computer from the router in order to connect it to an effectively dead wifi WXN5001 box.
What I am trying to achieve is a wifi signal through powerline in the living room.
How to make this thing work, please!!!
Thanks.
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You are not supposed to use the WPS button on the XWN5001 to link the router to the Wi-Fi. The XWN5001 uses Powerline to link to the router by way of the XWNB5201.
The WPS button on the XWN5001 is used to link devices to Wi-Fi.