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frankchandler
Aspirant
Dec 03, 2016

Powerline 1000 ....can't aquire a connection with Netgear WIFI

I use an Aris Router/modem through Time Warner. I recently purchased the Powerline unit to boost my signal to the other side of the house for a smart tv. I connected an ethernet cable to one, from th...
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michaelkenward
Guru - Experienced User
Dec 04, 2016

I assume that the two plugs are communicating with one another, with the correct array of LEDs.

 

Have you set up the wifi on the PLW1000?

 

frankchandler wrote:

When i try to connect to Netgear's WiFi, it shows no internet connection. Any help is appreciated.

 

 

What devices and how are you connecting to the PLW1000's Access Point? WPS button? SSID?

 

By the way, you might find it better to plug the Smart TV into the PLW1000's LAN port, if the TV supports it. That will be more reliable, and probably faster, than using the TV's wifi. That's how I run my system.