[. . . ] Security button: The Security button has three functions: - Secure the Powerline network. Create a WiFi access point on the XAVN2001 that has the same wireless settings as your router or gateway. Automatically connect your wireless client to the XAVN2001 WiFi access point. [. . . ] Within 2 minutes, go to the XAVN2001 extender and press its Security button for 2 seconds, and then release the button. After a few seconds, the security is set and the Power LED turns solid green. 6
The Powerline devices can communicate over the Powerline network in a secure way. 7
If you want to share Internet access across your home, make sure to connect the XAV1601 to your Internet gateway with an Ethernet cable. Plug the WiFi Range Extender (XAVN2001) into a wall outlet where you need WiFi coverage. Note: You can connect an Ethernet-based device (like a game console, set-top box, or Blu-ray player) to the Internet and the home network with the additional Ethernet port on the XAVN2001. You can set up WiFi access on your XAVN2001 extender in one of three ways: ⢠Option 1: Use the WPS button on your wireless router or gateway to clone your existing wireless network. Press and hold the Security button on the XAVN2001 (about 10 seconds) and release it. The WiFi range extender (XAVN2001) re-creates a WiFi access point with the same SSID and password as your router or gateway. If it does not, enter one of the following into the browser address bar: www. When prompted to log in, enter: ⢠User name: admin ⢠Password: password The web browser setup guide helps you configure the wireless settings of the XAVN2001. 16
If you want to clone your existing wireless network, enter the same wireless settings that your router or gateway uses. If you want to create a new wireless network, enter new wireless settings. Creating a new wireless network lets you have a second network in another zone of your house. Record the new wireless settings here: Wireless network name (SSID) Network key (Passphrase)
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6. Connect your wireless client (laptop, tablet, or smartphone) to the XAVN2001 for Internet access. ¢ Option 1: Use the WPS button on your wireless client to automatically connect to the XAVN2001 access point. Press the Security button on the XAVN2001 for 2 seconds and release it. [. . . ] Press the WPS button on your wireless client for 2 seconds and release it. When the Wireless LED stops blinking, your wireless client is automatically connected to the XAVN2001 access point and you can surf the web. Your wireless device is now connected to the XAVN2001 access point and you can surf the web. [. . . ]