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PL 1000 connectivity issues
I just purchased the PL 1000 as an ugrade so that I can utilize the wireless capabilities and not just plug-in. So I was able to get it working plugged in as well as WPS on my cell phone. However, wh...
There are two different things going on there.
The way to get into http://www.mywifiext.net/ is not the same as the way into the wifi.
As the bit you quote says First you need to be connected to the wifi.
DOC007 wrote:
There is a wifi key on one of the plugs, but what would be the user name if used.The wifi device you are trying to connect to should show and SSID for your network.
The manual says:
The network name is printed on the product label and is similar to Netgear##_EXT or Netgear##-5G_EXT.
DOC007 wrote:
Not very user friendly when instructions tell you to use admin/password initially.Indeed. Can't argue with that. Not at all user friendly.
Correct that is the model that I have: Instructions state:
Customize Your Network Settings The web browser setup guide helps you configure the WiFi settings of the PowerLINE. ¾ To change your settings: 1. With your computer or WiFi device connected to your WiFi network, open a web browser. 2. Navigate to the following address: www.mywifiext.net. 3. Follow the on-screen instructions. 4. When prompted to log in, enter the user name admin and the password password.
There is a wifi key on one of the plugs, but what would be the user name if used. Not very user friendly when instructions tell you to use admin/password initially.
Kevin
There are two different things going on there.
The way to get into http://www.mywifiext.net/ is not the same as the way into the wifi.
As the bit you quote says First you need to be connected to the wifi.
DOC007 wrote:
There is a wifi key on one of the plugs, but what would be the user name if used.The wifi device you are trying to connect to should show and SSID for your network.
The manual says:
The network name is printed on the product label and is similar to Netgear##_EXT or Netgear##-5G_EXT.
DOC007 wrote:
Not very user friendly when instructions tell you to use admin/password initially.Indeed. Can't argue with that. Not at all user friendly.