Netgear XWNB1601 – Universal WiFi Range Extender--Powerline PassThru Edition Data Sheet

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DATA   S H E E T
Range Extender
Universal WiFi Range Extender —
Powerline PassThru Edition
XWNB1601
Room 1
Room 2
Room 1
Room 2
Blu-ray player
Up to 1000 feet between 
rooms via Powerline
Up to 1000 feet between 
rooms via Powerline
OR
OR
OR
DVR
Gaming
console 
Internet TV
Powerline 200 
WiFi Access Point
(XAVN2001)
Powerline 200 
Nano PassThru
(XAV1601)
Broadband 
modem router
Powerline 200 
WiFi Access Point
(XAVN2001)
Powerline 200 
Nano PassThru
(XAV1601)
Broadband 
modem router
USAGE SCENARIOS
Use as a Powerline bridge
Use as a range extender
Extends wireless coverage across walls & floors
No more deadspots at home
Universal compatibility
Connect iPad
®
, smartphones, and more
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
UNIVERSAL WIFI R ANGE EX TENDER
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
Extended Wireless Range 
Router Range
FR ISP 
supplies 
modem 
router