Netgear XWNB1601 Data Sheet
Extends wireless coverage across walls & floors
No more deadspots at home
Universal compatibility
Connect iPad
UNIVERSAL W IFI R ANGE EXTENDE R
Extend WiFi range by creating a WiFi access point via
Powerline technology
Place adapter in any room where WiFi coverage is needed
Wall plug design for convenient placement
Finds best location for optimal wireless coverage with
dynamic LED indicators
Easy installation—no setup needed with WiFi
modem/router
Push button for easy pairing with laptop (WPS)
Extra Fast Ethernet port for wired connection
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, smartphones, and more
Universal WiFi Range Extender —
Powerline PassThru Edition
XWNB1601
FR ISP
supplies
modem
router
Extended Wireless Range
Router Range
DATA SHEET
USAGE S C EN A RI O S
Use as a range extender
Powerline 200
WiFi Access Point
(XAVN2001)
Up to 1000 feet between
rooms via Powerline
Powerline 200
Nano PassThru
(XAV1601)
Broadband
modem router
Use as a Powerline bridge
Blu-ray playe r
OR
Gaming
console
OR
DVR
OR
Internet TV
Powerline 200
WiFi Access Point
(XAVN2001)
Room 1 Room 2 Room 1 Room 2
Up to 1000 feet between
rooms via Powerline
Powerline 200
Nano PassThru
(XAV1601)
Broadband
modem router
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
The NETGEAR Universal WiFi Range Extender—Powerline PassThru edition creates a WiFi N 300 Mbps access point in any room across
your home where you need an optimum WiFi coverage and conveniently avoids additional need for power cables or device clutter on
your office desk or home theater.
The Powerline 200 WiFi Access Point (XAVN2001) extends your wireless network to include the area outside the range of your existing
wireless router by overcoming obstacles—walls and floors—giving you the freedom to roam anywhere in the house and access the
Internet without worrying about coverage. The product is specifically designed to be plugged in to an electrical outlet, and blends in
nicely with any surroundings. It is compatible with any wireless laptop, tablet, or smartphone.
• Extend Network — Extend Internet access throughout your home for wireless devices like iPads
®
, iPods®, laptops, smartphones,
game consoles and TVs
• Enhance Existing Equipment — Keep your current equipment and improve coverage by eliminating wireless “dead zones”
• Plug-and-play — Sets up in minutes, no need to insert a CD or set up with WiFi modem/router
®
• Push ‘N’ Connect Button — Push ‘N’ Connect using Wi-Fi Protected Setup
(WPS) connects computers to the Extender quickly
and securely
• Pick-a-Plug LED — Indicates Powerline connection strength at any electrical outlet to ensure the the highest possible
Powerline performance
• Compatible — Works with any wireless clients like laptops, tablets or smartphones
• Superior Security — Works with all security standards including WPA-PSK, WPA2-PSK, mixed mode and WEP
• High-speed Connection — Ethernet port allows the Extender to function as a bridge to connect to home theater devices
• NETGEAR Green Features — Power on/off button, 80% recycled packaging
Range Extender
UNIVERSAL WIFI RANGE EXTENDER—POWERLINE PASSTHRU EDITION - XWNB1601
DATA SHEET
Pick-a-Plug LED
Connects to
Ethernet port
Push-and-Secure
button
DYNAMIC LED INDICATORS
Finds best location for optimal wireless coverage and
displays real-time, end-to-end network status.
On/off status of Extender
Pick-a-Plug LED
Secure connection with Wi-Fi Protected
Setup (WPS)
Package Contents
• One (1) Powerline 200 WiFi Access Point
(XAVN2001)
• One (1) Powerline 200 Nano PassThru (XAV1601)
• Two (2) 2 m (6.5 ft) Ethernet cables
• CD and documentation
Warranty
• Localized to country of sale
System Requirements
• 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz wireless adapter or Ethernet
adapter and cable for each computer
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• Microsoft
UNIX
• Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 5.0, Firefox® 2.0 or
Safari
Windows 7, Vista®, XP®, 2000, Mac OS®,
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®
®
, or Linux
1.4 or higher
XAV1601
Connects to
wall socket
Connects to
Ethernet port
CONNECTION
STEP 1 STEP 2 STEP 3
Connect XAV1601
to router
Specifications
• Powerline 200 WiFi Access Point (XAVN2001)
– IEEE 802.11 b/g/n 2.4 GHz 300 Mbps wireless
interface
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– One (1) 200 Mbps
– One (1) 10/100 Mbps
Powerline AV interface
†
Ethernet port
– Dimensions: 86 x 67 x 40 mm
(3.39 x 2.64 x 1.57 in)
– Weight: 0.137 kg (0.30 lb)
• Powerline 200 Nano PassThru (XAV1601)
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– One (1) 200 Mbps
– One (1) 10/100 Mbps
Powerline AV interface
†
Ethernet port
– Dimensions: 105 x 58 x 41 mm
(4.13 x 2.28 x 1.61 in)
– Weight: 0.189 kg (0.416 lb)
• Typical coverage up to 5000 square foot home†
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• HomePlug
• IEEE 802.3
AV1 compliant
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compliant
Warranty
• Warranty localized to country of sale
XAVN2001
Connects to
wall socket
Push-and-Secure
Plug the XAVN2001
where you need
WiFi signal
button
Secure connection
with Wi-Fi Protected
button (WPS)
Advanced Features
• Extend Internet access for wireless devices like iPads®,
®
, laptops, smartphones, game consoles and TVs
iPods
• Create a WiFi N 2.4 GHz signal anywhere
at home
• Dynamic LEDs display real-time network
connection status
• Fast Ethernet port to connect home A/V devices
to the network
NETGEAR Green Features
Power On/Off Button
80% Recycled Packaging
CEC (California Efficiency)
RoHS
WEEE
350 E. Plumeria Drive
San Jose, CA 95134-1911 USA
1-888-NETGEAR (638-4327)
E-mail: info@NETGEAR.com
www.NETGEAR.com
24/7
*Basic technical support free for 90 days only
TECHNICAL
SUPPORT*
© 2012 NETGEAR, Inc. NETGEAR, the NETGEAR Logo, and Connect with Innovation are trademarks and/or registered trademarks of NETGEAR, Inc. and/or
subsidiaries in the United States and/or other countries. Mac and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Other
brand names mentioned herein are for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective holder(s). Information is subject to change without
notice. All rights reserved.
This product is packaged with a limited warranty, the acceptance of which is a condition of sale.
*Basic technical support provided for 90 days from date of purchase.
1
Reqiures use of HomePlug AV compatible Powerline device (one (1) XAVN2001 and one (1) XAV1601 device included). For a complete list of HomePlug AV
certified devices, please check www.homeplug.org/certified_products.
2
Works with devices supporting Wi-Fi Protected Setup® (WPS).
†
Maximum wireless signal rate derived from IEEE standard 802.11 specifications. Actual data throughput and wireless coverage will vary. Network conditions and
environmental factors, including volume of network traffic, building materials and construction, and network overhead, lower actual data throughput rate and
wireless coverage. NETGEAR makes no express or implied representations or warranties about this product’s compatibility with any future standards.
Outlets must be electrically connected in order for Powerline devices to provide a network connection between them.
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