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rags1
Sep 02, 2020Aspirant
Pick a Plug LED losing connection
Just purchased a set of the powerline 2000 to improve 2nd floor internet. Followed directions for installation. The Power and Powerline LED come on solid green initially when plugging in. After 2-3 m...
michaelkenward
Sep 05, 2020Guru - Experienced User
Does the Powerline network work as expected?
It may be a case of the thing going into hibernation when nothing is happening.
Sadly, Netgear stopped providing software to manage its powerline stuff some time ago. People have used ZyXel's Powerline utility to manage Netgear plugs.
The desktop genie for Windows can also show what is going on in your Powerline network.
genie Landing Page | Apps | Discover | Home | NETGEAR
You may have to dismiss an annoying pop-up that tries to push a mobile app down your throat.
Look for the Powerline icon on the Network Map.