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add new powerline adapter to existing powerline network
Greetings all.
We have an existing powerline network of ethernet adapters. We have WiFi but it is not a powerline; it is built-in to the router we got from the ISP. We have a range extender that is not a powerline, and I would mind ditching it. The issue is simple.
I am looking for a new powerline adapter that I can just plug into the wall and have it join the existing network, that also has WiFi connectivity. I bought one once, but it would only work with the adapter that came with it (it would work but only if we no longer used the existing devices). We could either keep the existing Ethernet devices or use the WiFi adapter, but not both (even with a switch between the cable modem and the 2 adapters, it would only work with one or the other, not both). We use the ethernet powerline adapters for several streaming devices throughout the house, so I don't want to have to do away with all those just to get a WiFi access point in the upstairs.
Is there a WiFi access point that I can buy that will work with the existing powerline network? Or am I better off just getting more range extenders?
Many thanks,
Sam
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fluxblocker wrote:
I bought one once, but it would only work with the adapter that came with it (it would work but only if we no longer used the existing devices).You can add plugs to an existing network. Just follow these instructions:
Adding a powerline adapter to an existing powerline network | Answer | NETGEAR Support
This is fine with all types of plugs, wifi and LAN.
I have an existing Powerline1000 kit with the PL1000 Access Point and a PLW 1000 Adapter. I would like to add one additional adapter but cannot find a separate or single PLW 1000 in any store or online. What is the correct model name and number to add to an adapter to an existing system?
In the last post, I inadvertantly described the models incorrectly. The PL 1000 is the Adapter and the PLW 1000 is the Access Point. I am trying to locate and purchase an additional PLW 1000 Access Point.
Netgear, in its wisdom, does not sell individual plugs, especially wifi access points. At least, not in most countries
To get what you want, you will have to buy a twin pack and keep one as a spare, or find somewhere else that ot can be useful.
One thing to consider is that the AV standard is industry wide so you can mix different brands, and even different speeds. So if you can find a manufacturer that sells singleton powerline access points – most are just like Netgear and sell only pairs – you could add that.
