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Can I connect a single XWN5001 to an existing Powerline XAV5201/XWN5001 Kit?
I have an existing XAV5201/XWN5001 Kit. Can I connect another XWN5001 remote unit to the pair? Or do I have to use a second XAV5201 (that I have) and connect it to my router with an ethernet cable? Using a second XAV5201 would use up another wall outlet and my last router ethernet connection.
If I can do this, what is the procedure?
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jaybennett wrote:
I have an existing XAV5201/XWN5001 Kit. Can I connect another XWN5001 remote unit to the pair?
Yes.
There is a manual for the device somewhere at the end of this link:
>>>> XWN5001 | Product | Support | NETGEAR <<<<
See page 28 or read this:
>>> Adding a powerline adapter to an existing powerline network <<<
Funny, when I talked to Netgear support yesterday, the tech very clearly told me I have to use another XAV5201 attached to the router by ethernet to connect to a second XWN5001.
The FAQ weblink you provided does indeed show a method, but it specifically calls to connect an "adapter", after labeling in the sketch the XAV as an adapter and the XWN as a WAP. I suspect I could add another XAV through powerline, but I need another WAP, not another ethernet connection.
I downloaded the Manual and the Installation Guide. The Installation manual is more clear about the method using the security button method, but I think I will try the second method in the Manual that uses Genie to set the security key first.
I tried using the security button method a few days ago, and I thought I was successful, but none of my other Wi-Fi devices could connect afterwards. Either than is normal, which means I have to redo the setup on all those devices, or I did something wrong (more likely). I suspect I pressed the security button wrong and it got stuck down in the groove. I noticed that when I was resetting the original pair to factory default. Never try something new late at night!
What are you aiming to achieve?
One plug connected to the router with two separate wifi access point plugs elsewhere?
I suspect I pressed the security button wrong and it got stuck down in the groove.
Been there, done that. The design of those buttons on some older plugs is hopeless.
Using the Powerline genie makes sense.
