Getting Started
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Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001)
Set Up the WiFi Extender Wireless Network
You can use either NETGEAR genie or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) to setup the WiFi
extender (XAVN2001) wireless network.
• If
your router does not have a WPS button or if you are not sure, use Method A.
• If
your router has a WPS button, use Method B.
Method A: Use NETGEAR genie for Wireless Setup
To use NETGEAR genie to manually configure the wireless settings of your WiFi
extender:
1. On
a computer that has Internet access, download and install NETGEAR genie. See
Install NETGEAR genie on p
age 21.
2. T
emporarily connect the computer to the Ethernet port on the WiFi extender using the
provided Ethernet cable.
3. Lau
nch NETGEAR genie in one of two ways:
• Click the NETGEAR ge
nie shortcut icon on your desktop.
• Select S
tart > All Programs > NETGEAR genie.
4. Click Network M
ap or select it from the list of menu items on the left.