Powerline PLW1000v2 "no valid IP address"

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michaelkenward wrote:

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laworder wrote:

I am starting to wonder if this is something to do with the power saving feature kicking in and the router dropping the DHCP to the LAN port as a result and not starting it up again when we go to use it again

 

Good thinking. That has been an issue with Powerline plugs.

 

Unfortunately, Netgear no longer provides management software for its plugs. But the programs from other brands seem to do the job.

 

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Also cant log into the mywifiext page for this, never have been able to, get connection refused.

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How are you going about it? If you can find its IP address, throw a browser at that. Might let you in.

 

Not sure that you will find the power settings in there. I no longer use my WiFi plus. Instead, I use the plugs to connect AP devices to the network.

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Found the IP address off my router and tried it in old Internet Explorer - success!  The Netgear Genie portal loaded up fine. Unfortunately nothing in there that allows me to turn off the power saving feature. I have Firmware Version  V1.0.0.18 dont know if thats going to make any difference

Any suggestions as to some management software that will let me turn that **bleep** off? Cant believe Netgear are still selling product that they no longer provide management software for, these things are still widely available here, I bought mine a week ago and there was plenty more in stock