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caznandy
Sep 15, 2018Tutor
NETGEAR PLP1000-100UKS 1 Port,1000 Mbps, 1 Gigabit Port Powerline Adapter
Please can anyone tell me if I can add a Wi-fi extender to my exiting
netgear plp1000 powerline adapter
StephenB
Sep 15, 2018Guru - Experienced User
You can use a wifi extender the powerline's wifi network.
Or you could add a second powerline AP - that is a second PLW1000v2 (though unfortunately they are often paired with a wired powerline adapter that you don't need).
michaelkenward
Sep 23, 2018Guru - Experienced User
StephenB wrote:
(though unfortunately they are often paired with a wired powerline adapter that you don't need).
That probably should be sold with a wired powerline adapter that you don't need.
You do not need to pair the second PLW1000v2 with its own "base" plug. It can talk to the one you have already.
You just have to follow these instructions to get the added Powerline plug to talk to the existing base plug:
>>> Adding a powerline adapter to an existing powerline network <<<
To use a wifi access point with an existing powerline plug, just connect it to the Ethernet port on the plug. I have an Orbi router turned AP working in just that mode.
- caznandySep 23, 2018Tutor
Got another PLP1000 and put a spare router to it now got Wi-fi outside
thanks for your help
michaelkenward wrote:
StephenB wrote:
(though unfortunately they are often paired with a wired powerline adapter that you don't need).
That probably should be sold with a wired powerline adapter that you don't need.
You do not need to pair the second PLW1000v2 with its own "base" plug. It can talk to the one you have already.
You just have to follow these instructions to get the added Powerline plug to talk to the existing base plug:
>>> Adding a powerline adapter to an existing powerline network <<<
To use a wifi access point with an existing powerline plug, just connect it to the Ethernet port on the plug. I have an Orbi router turned AP working in just that mode.