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paulkoan
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Jun 07, 2021

Is it possible to buy just a PLW1000v2?

I have the PLW1000v2 and PL1000v2 and wish to extend with additional PLW1000v2 devices, however I can't see anywhere to buy them without getting the kit that has the non-wifi one included.

Is it possible?

 

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  • michaelkenward's avatar
    michaelkenward
    Guru - Experienced User
    Jun 08, 2021
    paulkoan wrote:

    юююI can't see anywhere to buy them without getting the kit that has the non-wifi one included.

    Is it possible?

     

    No. Netgear, like many suppliers of Powerline systems, does not sell single plugs. You have to buy the bundle. However, one or two brands do sell standalone plugs, including AP plugs. (Check the usual places.) Then there is the second-hand market.

     

    Many routers work in AP mode, so an alternative is to use a standard (non AP) plug as the Ethernet link between a router and a wifi extender in AP mode.

     

    Most recent Powerline devices follow the AV standard, which means that you can mix different makes and different generations. The only issue if that if you add "1000" plugs to a network with "500" plugs, or vice versa, they will talk to each other at the speed of the slowest plugs on the network.

    Remember, you need only one "source" plug connected to the router.

     

    When adding new plugs to an existing network, you need to follow this advice:

     

    >>> Adding a powerline adapter to an existing powerline network <<<

     

    One other thing to consider, in theory you can mix brands but it isn't always easy to get set them up.