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Powerline 1000 and 1200 serie
Hi
Is there realy a speed difference between PL1200 and PL1000? Can someboby explain me the difference? accordind to the spec sheet, they are both identical. One more question, Can we buy only the PLW1000 adaptor without buying the pair (PLW1000 and PLP1000)? I already have a PLP1200 pair and only need the wifi AP.
Thanks
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I doubt if there's much 'real world' difference between a 1000 and a 1200. To answer your second point, Netgear don't seem to offer solo units for purchase. You may be able to pick one up second hand on it's own, but thats probably your best option.
Hope this helps
I think I have the same issue as the OP, which is still unanswered:
I have a 1200 set, and I want to add a Wifi+RJ45 remote outlet. If I buy the PLW1010 kit can I use EITHER the 1000 or 1200 base with BOTH the 1200 at one remote device AND the PLW1010 wifi on a separate remote plug.In other words, I want either base/sender unit using just one router connection. On the remote end, I want to use the 1200 ethernet unit on a PC, then use the PLW1000 remote to connect a TV via ethernet, plus provide a wifi hotspot.
Will that work?
RexB wrote:I think I have the same issue as the OP, which is still unanswered:
Which question? clithes answered both.
- No real speed difference
- Netgear doesn't sell singletons
RexB wrote:If I buy the PLW1010 kit can I use EITHER the 1000 or 1200 base with BOTH the 1200 at one remote device AND the PLW1010 wifi on a separate remote plug.
You can use these plugs in any way that you like. The AV standard means that they will all talk to each other, but usually at the speed of the slowest device. You can even mix different brands.
This may be useful:
Adding a powerline adapter to an existing powerline network | Answer | NETGEAR Support
One plug connected to the router, the rest wherever you want them on the same mains circuit.
I have the Powerline WiFi 1000 with one adapter connected to modem and one access point device. Works fine. However, I want to add another access point device in another part of my home. I just left BestBuy and no one there had a clue. I ended up buying a Netgear WiFi Range Extender EX6100 because it "looks like" the access point device that came with my PLW1000 kit. Did I buy the right device? If not, what do I need to buy? Second question: I think the password is associated with the access point device, so I fear my second access point device will come with a different password - can I change the password or will I have to live with two diff passwords? Thanks
CAL-TN wrote:I ended up buying a Netgear WiFi Range Extender EX6100 because it "looks like" the access point device that came with my PLW1000 kit.
The EX6100 is a WiFi Range Extender. It isn't a Powerline device. It "listens" to the wifi from your modem/router and passes it on to other wifi devices.
A Powerline access point listens to the Internet on your mains circuit and acts as a wifi access point for nearby devices.
If you want a Oowerline wifi access point, then you'll have to buy the twin pack that includes one. Another Powerline WiFi 1000 pair would do it, but you then have a spare plug.
You can adjust the settings for SSID and password as you see fit.
