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Jeepix
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Oct 28, 2013

XAVNB2001 need second wireless unit

The XAVNB2001 kit comes with two units, the "base" one that you put next to your network (plug into wall and run a network cable from it to a switch) and the remote wireless unit (XAVN2001) that connects to it through the power line that you place somewhere else in the home to extend wireless (or wired) coverage.

I need another remote wireless unit to extend coverage.

Netgear has a XAV2001, but it's not wireless (N). Is the XAVN2001 (wireless N/wired) unit sold separately? Or do I need to buy another XAVNB2001 kit and just rob the XAVN2001 unit out of it and add it to my current kit to get more coverage?

Can I add another XAVN2001 to that same "base" unit or will it only allow me to connect one? Is there any speed issues with having both connected? Both will have minor traffic simultaneously.

Thanks in advance,
-j

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  • steve8459's avatar
    steve8459
    Aspirant
    Nov 05, 2013
    Jeepix wrote:
    The XAVNB2001 kit comes with two units, the "base" one that you put next to your network (plug into wall and run a network cable from it to a switch) and the remote wireless unit (XAVN2001) that connects to it through the power line that you place somewhere else in the home to extend wireless (or wired) coverage.

    I need another remote wireless unit to extend coverage.

    Netgear has a XAV2001, but it's not wireless (N). Is the XAVN2001 (wireless N/wired) unit sold separately? Or do I need to buy another XAVNB2001 kit and just rob the XAVN2001 unit out of it and add it to my current kit to get more coverage?

    Can I add another XAVN2001 to that same "base" unit or will it only allow me to connect one? Is there any speed issues with having both connected? Both will have minor traffic simultaneously.

    Thanks in advance,
    -j
    I have the same issue. I bought an additional unit (XAV2001), thinking it would simply extend the coverage, but cannot get it to pair? The guy at the place i bought it is convinced it is a very simple process to simply add another XAV2001. I think i need an XAVN2001? Help!