Powerline 1000, can I connect anything to make wifi better

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Hi,&nbsp;I have purchased a Netgear powerline 1000 to get a wired connection to the upstairs of the house, as the wifi doesn't reach too good. Whilst that works great for one computer, I wondered if there is a devise I can connect to the Powerline upstairs to effective extend the wifi, so more than one user can benefit.&nbsp;Thanks for any helpMark

plemans · Answer

The PLW1000 has built in wifi .https://www.netgear.com/home/wired/powerline/plw1000/&nbsp;

plemans · Answer

Or you can simply add a router (in access point mode) or an extender in access point mode to the powerline device.
Many routers/extenders have multiple ethernet ports and support wifi. So you'd be able to hardwire in or use it wireless.

Markneedshelp · Answer

Hi,&nbsp;Thanks for the reply which is really helpful, much appreciated.&nbsp;Kind Regards

michaelkenward · Answer

plemans&nbsp;wrote:Or you can simply add a router (in access point mode) or an extender in access point mode to the powerline device.Many routers/extenders have multiple ethernet ports and support wifi. So you'd be able to hardwire in or use it wireless.
I'd go down that road.
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The powerline plug's built-in wifi&nbsp;won't be the most powerful around. And you&nbsp;can't buy a&nbsp;single plug, so you end up buying a&nbsp;bundle with two plugs. Unless you need the extra wired plug, you can end up&nbsp;shelling out as much as you'd pay for a single wifi extender that you can use as an access point.
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I have an Orbi router at the end of a Powerline network. Way better than any Powerline AP and with a raft of LAN ports that I can use for&nbsp;other things.
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