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surfish95747
Novice
Jan 11, 2012

Trouble connecting router to Powerline HELP!

Here is how we currently have our powerlines set up. We have a modem from Comcast with a Frys brand N router hooked into the modem. Next we have a base powerline XAV2501 plugged into the wall and the ...
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SoCalScott
Aspirant
Jun 18, 2012
I tried the second suggestion, and it didn't work. I can plug the second router directly with an Ethernet cable and it works fine, but when I put the Powerline adapters into the mix, I get nothing at the second router.

Here's what I'm trying to do:

Router 1<-->Powerline 1<-->house wiring<-->Powerline 2<-->Router 2

I know the Powerline adapters are working properly because I can connect my laptop directly to Powerline 2 and it works perfectly. When I connect a router to the second Powerline adapter, it doesn't work.

Suggestions? Help?

Thanks!