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Sconnelly09
Mar 20, 2024Aspirant
PowerLINE WiFi 1000 - Second PLW1000v2 wifi not working
I set up a PowerLine WiFi 1000 system to extend WiFi to a small office in our backyard. We've had no issues with it. I recently wanted to extend WiFi to our garage, so I purchased a second PowerLine ...
schumaku
Mar 21, 2024Guru - Experienced User
Hi, This almost looks like your new PLW1000v2 does not establish a powerline connection, due to different powerline keys. Probably you have the other new PL1000v2 also plugged to the AC power, and these two new devices are making up a new dedicated PLC network, and the LED make you believe it has a network connection?
- Sconnelly09Mar 21, 2024Aspirant
The second PL1000v2 is not plugged in. There is only one PL1000v2 plugged in.
- schumakuMar 21, 2024Guru - Experienced User
Have configured the Powerline Key or used the process with the [Security] button from the fine manuals?
P.10 from the Quick Start Guide might help:
- Sconnelly09Mar 21, 2024AspirantYes, I configured using the security keys. After doing so, the adapter indicated it was connected, but no internet via the WiFi. I reset the system, still experiencing the same problem.