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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...
Its on the label on the back of the unit, here's mine (yours will be a different password):
Hope this helps
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.
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.
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.
CAL-TN wrote: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
As you wander around the house, your wifi devices should latch on to the nearest wifi station. After it knows about a wifi station, its SSID and password, you should not need to reconnect to the wifi. That should happen automatically on decent equipment.
There are arguments for using the same SSID and password on your local network, but there are also arguments for using different SSIDs. (The password does not matter.) The best thing to do is to try what suits you best. If it works, great, if not try something else.
I recommend the solution that TheEther posted in this discussion for a clear and detailed explanation of what is going on:
Solved: Re: How to setup EX6200 Range Extender to extend a... - NETGEAR Communities
PS There are no dumb questions, only dumb answers.
