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Additional Powerline Adapters can't access internet.
Hi, I have recently purchased a new Netgear router (the R7000-100UK), turned my Virgin Media Superhub into modem only mode, and using two fairly old Netgear powerline adapters I already owned (fo...
Hi,
Changed my R7000 to Access Point mode, and took my SuperHub out of Modem only mode (but making sure the SuperHubs wireless stuff was turned off). Then made sure I didn't use any Yellow Ethernet ports when wiring up my home network,
It's all appears to be working so I'm happy that I've fixed my issue.
Thanks for all your efforts.
Mick
Thanks for your prompt response.
Just checked, and the two existing power adapters are XAV5601's.
Ok so they are HomeplugAV compatible. What version have you just purchased?
That cool that they are compatible.
Sorry I didn't add these product numbers in my reply, was sure I'd list this info in the original question.
The adapters I have just brought was the XAVB5221 set that includes two XAV5221 adapters.
Can you connect wirelessly to your R7000 and connect to the internet ?
My guess is your set up between the Virgin Super Hub and your R7000 is the problem. From what you've said it sounds like your powerline adapters are all 'talking' to each other.
Did you run the setup wizard on your R7000 when you connected everything ?
You need to make sure to connect the Lan cable to the WAN port (yellow port) from the powerline adapter to your R7000
http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/R7000/R7000_UM_26Feb2015.pdf
Page 13 onwards for a diagram of what your set up should look like. Only difference you have is a couple of powerline adapters making the yellow lan cable connection in the diagram
Yep, if you turn on the laptops wireless, or use any of the mobile devices that are connected to the R7000, they all can access the internet.
Not sure I did run the setup wizard when I first installed it. Happy to try running it once I get a chance if you think that might help.
Yep, the "to the SuperHub" ethernet cable is connect to the yellow port of the Router (via the two XAV5221's)