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dbosley's avatar
dbosley
Follower
Jul 15, 2016

PLW 1000 the computer is asking for a password and I have noi idea on box where that is. Any help?

I just bought a powerline PLW 1000 wifi plug in. I plugged in the unit, attached it to the router and it lit up . My kindle finds it and indicates the signal is excellent. It asks for a password. The...
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michaelkenward's avatar
michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Jul 16, 2016

I assume that it is the wifi password you want to know.

 

Try the manual, page 11.

 

Customize Your Network Settings

When prompted to log in, enter the user name admin and the
password password.

I assume that you have already got your powerline adapters talking to each other. (See page 7.)

 

clithes's avatar
clithes
Prodigy
Jul 17, 2016

Its on the label on the back of the unit, here's mine (yours will be a different password):

 

20160717_142318_2.jpg

 

Hope this helps

  • PBeditor's avatar
    PBeditor
    Aspirant
    Nov 13, 2016

    Thanks for this. It was helpful. I just wish I had found it two hours earlier. Has anyone mentioned to Netgear technical writers that this is exactly the type of image needed in the manual for this device? Nowhere in the manual does it say that the password is labeled as the "key" on the product label on the device.

    • michaelkenward's avatar
      michaelkenward
      Guru - Experienced User
      Nov 14, 2016
      PBeditor wrote:

      Has anyone mentioned to Netgear technical writers that this is exactly the type of image needed in the manual for this device?

       

       

      Oh so true.It would take just one small picture.

       

      The best they do is to bury it on the website:

       

      Where do I find the wireless key for my wireless Powerline? | Answer | NETGEAR Support

       

      I always file away a photo of new kit so that I can get at it without having to unplug everything.

       

       

      • CAL-TN's avatar
        CAL-TN
        Tutor
        Nov 30, 2016

        I'm adding a second "access point" device in another part of my home (had to buy a kit with both devices to get the second access point - go figure).  To keep me sane, shouldn't I try to change the password on the second access point and make it the same as my original passowrd from my original access point - so that when I walk thru the house with my cell phone I won't have to reconnect -or is that totally stupid and perhaps I should just let my phone, I-pad, etc., connect to whichever is stronger - just leave it up to them.  I am low-tech and I apologize if this is a dumb question.

  • Krow89's avatar
    Krow89
    Aspirant
    Dec 31, 2016

    Thanks, Netgear should note this in the documentation, just spent an 120 mins trying to locate and followed misleading advice on other threads.  This was the simple solution, thanks for posting