NETGEAR XWN5001 User Manual

Getting Started
12
Powerline 500 WiFi Access Point (XWN5001)
Set Up the Access Point Wireless Network
You need to set up the access point so that it can join your wireless network. To do this, you
can use either NETGEAR genie or Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS).
• If
your router does not have WPS, or you are not sure, use Method A.
• If
your router does have WPS, use Method B.
Method A: Use NETGEAR genie for Wireless Setup
 To use NETGEAR genie to manually configure the wireless settings of your XWN5001:
1. Downloa
d and install NETGEAR genie on your computer. See Install NETGEAR genie
on page 20.
2. T
emporarily connect your computer to the Ethernet port on the XWN5001.
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.

NETGEAR XWN5001 Specifications

General

Brand	NETGEAR
Model	XWN5001
Category	Wireless Access Point
Language	English