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Error message "self-assigned IP address", related to security settings?
Hi, I have the PLW1000 which previously worked, but has stopped working. The two networks as I named them, at both frequencies, appear in the dropdown options of my Mac and both appear to have a ...
Works now!
I tried a moving the adapter closer to the PLW1000, re-pairing by pressing the security button on both devices, but ultimately what worked was restoring the devices to factory settings. But it actually took a few tries to restore them to factory settings, because the various skinny objects I was using weren't actually pressing the button. A ballpoint pen does not work; a thumbtack does.Thanks!
Gabrielle
Thanks! I'll try that, but what does one do to pair them? The quick start guide just says to plug them in and wait for the light to turn on...
http://www.downloads.netgear.com/files/GDC/PLW1000/PLW1000_FullIG_17Sept2015.pdf
Works now!
I tried a moving the adapter closer to the PLW1000, re-pairing by pressing the security button on both devices, but ultimately what worked was restoring the devices to factory settings. But it actually took a few tries to restore them to factory settings, because the various skinny objects I was using weren't actually pressing the button. A ballpoint pen does not work; a thumbtack does.
Thanks!
Gabrielle