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deb_holmes
Jan 02, 2020Follower
What is the part number for just the wifi half of the PLW1010v2 bundle ?
I have purchased the PLW1010v2 bundle which includes a part plugged into my router and a wifi adpater plugged in remotely. As I have a large house, I would like to get additional wifi adpaters to ex...
- Jan 02, 2020
You got it in your signature description. The part number is the plw1010. that has the built in wifi. The part without wifi is pl1010.
usually you need to find the single adapters only from 3rd party sites like ebay. its also why you tend to see the pl1010 sold seperate. People find it easier to just buy the kit and sell the powerline only part of the kit.
plemans
Jan 02, 2020Guru - Experienced User
You got it in your signature description. The part number is the plw1010. that has the built in wifi. The part without wifi is pl1010.
usually you need to find the single adapters only from 3rd party sites like ebay. its also why you tend to see the pl1010 sold seperate. People find it easier to just buy the kit and sell the powerline only part of the kit.
- michaelkenwardJan 03, 2020Guru - Experienced User
While plemans is correct, Powerline devices use an industry standard. You may be able to buy a standalone access point plug from another brand. This should work with your PLW1010v2.
You can also use a "non wifi" Powerline plug as the Ethernet source for a standalone access point.