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ayozdob
Aug 02, 2021Aspirant
PL1000 Pick-A-Plug LED off throughout the house
Title. My PC and router are connected to ethernet cables connected to the PL1000. Last night, suddenly, both stopped functioning and the Pick-A-Plug light has gone off on both. What can I do to fix th...
plemans
Aug 02, 2021Guru - Experienced User
do the plugs work in the same room?
Reason I ask is many things interfer with powerline. A device going bad can inject a lot of interference in the powerline system.
If they're in the same room, thats where they'll get the best connection.
ayozdob
Aug 02, 2021Aspirant
No, however they also dont work individually. Because of the setup of the house, they cant be in the same room. They also don't work when one is disconnected.
- plemansAug 02, 2021Guru - Experienced User
ayozdob wrote:
No, however they also dont work individually. Because of the setup of the house, they cant be in the same room.---its for testing to see if they work. having them on the same circuit is an attempt to remove as much interference as possilble. They also don't work when one is disconnected.- ayozdobAug 02, 2021Aspiranttried this and doesnt work. The first two lights are green, and the pick a plug is green for about 10 seconds (still not giving connection) and it turns off again.