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Dave_60
Mar 29, 2021Follower
Question on instruction for adding additional powerline adapers.
I have a current Poweline Ethernet network with the AV200 and the XAV1004. I want to add two additional adapters, and have purchased the PL1010 adapters.
In reading in the instructions for adding adapters to an existing network, after installing the first new adapter, I read this:
"If you want to add additional Powerline adapters, press the Security button on the next adapter for 2 seconds, and then press the Security button on any additional adapters in your network for 2 seconds. The adapters retain security settings even if they are unplugged."
I am confused about the wording with the "next adapter." Should that be the security button on any of the adapters on the current network, or the new one I just added?
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- plemansGuru - Experienced User
It should be as simple as pushing the sync button on one of the working adapters on the network and then pushing the button on the one you add within 2 minutes.
https://kb.netgear.com/22165/Adding-a-powerline-adapter-to-an-existing-powerline-network
Keep in mind that the system will function at the speed of the slowest device.