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Powerline and wifi extender - wifi naming?
Hi, I have an Netgear PL1000 v2 with the additonal adapter to extend my wifi range to a distant plug so I can have internet there.
I have an existing Huawei B315 modem (giving a good wifi signa...
PL1000 Powerline User Manual p.18
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Customize Your Network Settings (PLW Models)
You can use a web browser–based setup guide as a simple way to customize the WiFi settings of your PowerLINE access point.
Before changing your network settings, connect using the default settings. For information see either Connect to the PowerLINE Access Point on page 18, or Use WPS to Connect to Your Network (PLW Models) on page 18.
To change your settings:
1. With your WiFi–enabled computer or WiFi device connected to your WiFi network, open a web browswer
window.
2. Navigate to the following address: www.mywifiext.net.
A login window opens.
3. Enter the router name and password:
User name: admin
Password: password
The user name and password are case-sensitive.
4. Record the new SSID and key.
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- Hi, I have tried to login to mywifiext.net via the safari web browser but to no avail. I get netgears page telling me I am not connected to my extenders wifi. ( even though it’s the wifi I have selected on my Mac comp).
I have also tried the Mac OS address mywifiext.local but all I get is a blank page. The extender has the wifi name and password on it so I know what it is but what do I do to get internet access on the extender? Do I need to change the wifi name to match my existing routers wifi?Hi Acrobat
Let us make sure first that the powerline adapter has Internet access. Please describe the LED status of the powerline adapter.
You mentioned that the computer is connected to the powerline network, kindly check if it has a valid IP address. Please try accessing the IP address.
Regards,
Blanca
Community Team
