NETGEAR XAVN2001 - Joining the WiFi Network

Getting Started
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Universal WiFi Extender - Powerline Edition (XAVN2001)
Join the WiFi Extender Wireless Network
You can connect your wireless devices (such as a laptop or game console) to your WiFi
extender wireless network in one of two ways.
• If
your wireless computer or device does not have a WPS button or if you are not sure,
use Method A.
• If
your wireless computer or device has a WPS button, use Method B.
Method A: Join the Wireless Network Manually
 To join the wireless network manually:
1. On
your wireless computer or device, launch the software that manages your wireless
network connections. The software scans for all wireless networks in your area.
2. Loo
k for the WiFi extender wireless network and select it. The default wireless network
name (SSID) is printed on the product label. If you changed this setting, look for the
network name that you used.
3. Enter th
e network key (wireless network password). The default network key is printed on
the product label. If you changed this setting, enter the network key that you used.
Method B: Join the Wireless Network Using WPS
If your wireless computer or device has a WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup) button, you can use
this method to join the WiFi extender wireless network. The WPS button might be labeled
WPS or it could look similar to
or .
 To join the wireless network using WPS:
1. Press the WPS butto
n on your wireless computer or device.
2. Press and hold the Security but
ton for about 2 seconds, and then release it. The Wireless
LED starts blinking.
When the Wireless LED stops blinking and lights solid green, the wireless device is
securely connected to
the WiFi extender.