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PLW1010 Factory reset doesn't work
This worked great last night. I changed the main default ip and now I have nothing but trouble.
I have tried (and failed) multiple times to connect to the new settings ip address via wifi. I also can not connect via "http://www.mywifiext.net" even when connected via ethernet cable.
What other options are there to reset this to default? What is the default ip?
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Changed the main default IP of what?
It is usually down to the router/modem to establish IP addresses.
Have you set up the plugs from scratch?
Thanks for the reply.
The main default ip of the PLW1010. I believe I should be able to reach the main page with either the www.mywifiext.net page or a default ip for the device itself.
The router has set up my internal network addresses, yes. 192.168.XXX.01 for itself, etc. I can still access my router with this ip.
The PLW1010 *used* to be on 192.168.XXX.17 and I changed it to 192.168.XXX.44. And now I can not access it's main page. I have tried to reset the device itself, with no success.
As to setting plugs up from scrach, not really. All the other electrical outlet plugin devices are working as before.
I actually removed the device from my electrical outlets and plugged it into a UPS, to isolate. I still can't get inside. It appears to broadcast the default wifi SSID but I can't login via wifi with the default WiFi KEY nor access it by attaching my laptop with an ethernet cable to pull up the main settings page.
CURAVEN wrote:
And now I can not access it's main page.What happens when you try? Remember, a factory reset will restore the old default password.
I leave my plugs to get their IP address from the modem/router.
