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BarryDavis
Apr 12, 2017Follower
Powerline 500 XWN5001 Access points
Hi I have one access point in my hallway but need to add another in the garden room. Can I just buy another access point (XWN5001) and will it be able to link alongisde the exisitng access point to t...
michaelkenward
Apr 13, 2017Guru - Experienced User
BarryDavis wrote:Do I also have some options on access point models or must it be the 5001.
You can mix and match powerline devices. They work on an industry standard.
If you add new plugs to a network, remember to follow these instructions if you want them all on the same network, using a single source at the router.
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