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jimsutt
Jan 28, 2015Follower
Router won't connect to powerline network
Hi I am new here and pretty dumb so be kind to me.
I have an existing Netgear AV500 (XAVB5101-100AU) Powerline network which has been operating very well for about 2 years it was connected to a Belkin N1 Modem/Router... The Belkin failed and I got out a Dual Band Netgear N600 Modem Router (DGN3700v2). which I had lying around... Set up Internet and WiFi which worked fine with my laptop, Phone and Tablet BUT will NOT connect to the Powerline network... All the LEDs on the Powerline and M Router are normal ... You won't beleive it but there is no clue in either the Router or Powerline Manuals about connecting together .. I thought (and I could be completely wrong) that Network devices just plugged into each other using network cables and off you go ..... Very strange ..
Please help ..
Thanks
Jim
3 Replies
- FairytailVirtuosoTo isolate the issue, you have to connect both powerline adapters in one room where the router is located and check if it is still not connecting.
- LisaAHNoviceI have 2 Trendnet Powerline Adapters that were hooked up & working on my ASUS router. The router died so I just bought Netgear Nighthawk R7000. (The router was a piece of cake to set up!) But I am pulling my hair out trying to get the Trendnets back up and working. I have installed the product manual and have read through it completely. I have reset & re-synced both Trendnets in the same room as the router. All lights are green like they are supposed to be. The problem is there is no internet going through that particular ethernet cable from the router. Everything else connected to the router is running perfectly.
Please advise.
Lisa - FairytailVirtuosoCheck with Trendnet if there are settings needs to be adjusted for it to work. Some powerlines are just plug and play.