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PLW1000V2 SETUP - PASSWORD CHANGE
I have a fully functional home network. I use a Motorola Arras cable modem / router which provides my access to the web. I have no problem accessing that device with my Android or laptop. I also have...
The wifi app I have been referring to is my&wifiext.&et. When I first put that in the body of my text it generated an error message that said T"he message body contains my$wifiext.&et, which is not permitted in this community. Please remove this content before sending your post.". I have finally gotten into the configuration. I reset the PLW1000 to factory settings and installed from scratch. I had to use my old xP notebook and cabled from it to the adapter. I looked at a support document from when I first bought the devices and it said to use the ip address of the adapter rather than mywifiext in the browser. Using the ip address gave back "couldn't locate address" but mywifiext did come up and using admin/password finally gave me Genie. I tried that same thing with my Win 10 laptop and it failed. So to recap, I must have changed one of the access point SSID's to Babylon_6 when I set it up originally. The reset deleted Babylon_6 but it looks like I can change the access point names and passwords using Genie . At this point I don't see that is necessary. My two PLW's just connect to one Ring device each and the password for that is good enough for government work.
Just a note, that old XP computer was hardly ever used so any cache's were pretty much empty. It ran Internet Explorer dark ages version and the wireless and network setups were also stone age.
oldbutnotdead wrote:
That d--n wifi app can not connect and no information is provided by NetGear on why it won't connect other than an error message that it either can't find the app or can't connect to it.
I still have no idea what you mean by "wifi app". There is no wifi app that works with powerline devices.
After my last message, I went and recommissioned my powerline wifi device.
I followed the usual instructions using a browser and it worked just fine.
I even maneged to get in with
But that was before I changed the settings. After that I used the IP address. Worked perfectly.
But with minimal details of what you are doing and what the messages are it is impossible to go any further with your setup.
Your latest message merely tout tour impressive credentials, but add no new information. although the lack off formatting makes it hard to read.
The documentation for Powerline is hopeless. Netgear's details are also p[ppr. BUt someone with your experience of networking should be able to work out what to do.
oldbutnotdead wrote:
What I do recognize is you are the type of individual that assumes the problem is always at the other end.
Mostly because that is the case at least 99 per cent of the time. This is especially true when people turn up boasting of many years' experience. They assume that their past experience is foolproof. Er, not always.
Once again, your description of events at your end is poor. You seem to be here mostly to moan and groan. But I will throw in a few more pointers that might get you a bit further on in your quest, if., that is, you are prepared to climb down off your high horse and accept help that may not fit in with your hard earned understanding of powerline networks.
As I said, there is no wifi app for Netgear's powerline devices. You can use the browser on your mobile. But if you have a desktop then the old Netgear Powerline Utility can help.
You can find it here:
XWN5001 | Product | Support | NETGEAR
It wasn't designed for your device but it might help.
You could also search for Powerline apps that support other brands. These can also help. The ZyXel app is useful for disabling power saving on plugs. That can let them go to sleep when you donlt ant them to
Another useful tool is the desktop genie for Windows/Macs.
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.
This genie has a tab to show Powerline networks. Right click on the device and you should be able to get at the properties of your Powerline AP. At least, that's how it works here. Given your reluctance to answer basic questions, I have no idea what you have changed in your system that could get in the way.
The wifi app I have been referring to is my&wifiext.&et. When I first put that in the body of my text it generated an error message that said T"he message body contains my$wifiext.&et, which is not permitted in this community. Please remove this content before sending your post.". I have finally gotten into the configuration. I reset the PLW1000 to factory settings and installed from scratch. I had to use my old xP notebook and cabled from it to the adapter. I looked at a support document from when I first bought the devices and it said to use the ip address of the adapter rather than mywifiext in the browser. Using the ip address gave back "couldn't locate address" but mywifiext did come up and using admin/password finally gave me Genie. I tried that same thing with my Win 10 laptop and it failed. So to recap, I must have changed one of the access point SSID's to Babylon_6 when I set it up originally. The reset deleted Babylon_6 but it looks like I can change the access point names and passwords using Genie . At this point I don't see that is necessary. My two PLW's just connect to one Ring device each and the password for that is good enough for government work.
Just a note, that old XP computer was hardly ever used so any cache's were pretty much empty. It ran Internet Explorer dark ages version and the wireless and network setups were also stone age.
oldbutnotdead wrote:
The wifi app I have been referring to is my&wifiext.&et.
That is not a wifi app.
Not much point in turning up here with questions if you won't follow the answers. But you know best.